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Chapter 371 - 371 331 Complete Control of Tangshan
Chapter 371 - 371 331 Complete Control of Tangshan
?Chapter 371: Chapter 331 Complete Control of Tangshan Prefecture_2 Chapter 371: Chapter 331 Complete Control of Tangshan Prefecture_2 The more Du Ming listened, the heavier his heart sank. He had not anticipated that Chen Yuan had actually taken over the Tangshan Prefectural Government as well. Such audacity!
“According to my usual practice, the Military Equipment Army must also be taken down. However, I’ve unexpectedly heard of some of Capital Commandant Du’s affairs and know that you are not cut from the same cloth as the likes of Song Jingang and Wu Zhi. Therefore, I’ll give you an opportunity.”
Chen Yuan eyed the other party intently.
He did not speak so much to merely fill space with words but to slowly dismantle Du Ming’s defenses, to make him aware of the consequences. If he did not heed the advice, he could take down the Military Equipment Army just as easily as he did the Heavenly Patrol Bureau and the government.
His words had an effect, and Du Ming’s heart sank. He took a deep breath and forcibly calmed himself before saying,
“Green Envoy Chen truly has enormous courage. Do you not know that the government does not come under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Patrol Bureau? You dare to make a move—are you not afraid of the consequences afterward?”
“Afraid? Chen has never known how to write the word ‘fear,'” Chen Yuan replied, taking the Golden Envoy Jiang He’s waist token from his bosom.
“I have been ordered to purge Tangshan and have the authority to control everything. I believe Capital Commandant Du has also heard of my background and knows that my words hold true.”
“Has Golden Envoy Jiang truly authorized you?” Du Ming’s expression changed.
The court usually has a tripartite balance of power to prevent local authorities from becoming too powerful and disobeying commands. After all, if military, political, and martial power are all in the hands of one person, it’s akin to being a local emperor.
Within the government’s domain, who could restrain him?
Moreover, with a powerful backer like Jiang He, dominating Qingzhou wouldn’t count for much.
“In chaotic times, strict laws are called for. With Lord Jiang’s waist token here, do you think I would dare deceive you?” Chen Yuan’s tone remained calm throughout.
Du Ming dared not claim that Chen Yuan was lying, as the man was far too composed.
Of course, what Chen Yuan said was indeed not a lie.
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