Chapter 153: Can This Imperial Decree... Be Withdrawn?

The forces in various parts of Lingnan received a secret letter.

The content of the letter was very simple, but it made everyone who saw it change their faces.

In Yan'an City, Chu Zhongfeng also received this secret letter.

He opened the secret letter and found that the font on the letter was familiar.

A line of small words read:

"As long as you can kill Qin Ming, I will help you become the new King of Lingnan!"

Looking at the content of the secret letter, Chu Zhongfeng's eyes kept flickering.

It can be seen that he was very tempted.

Chu Zhongfeng naturally knew that the secret letter was sent by someone in the palace. Since he said so, he was sure!

As long as he could kill Qin Ming...

As long as he could kill the Sixth Prince...

He would be the new King of Lingnan!

Chu Zhongfeng's eyes were bright.

He quickly called his men to discuss.

At this time, Zhang Zeduan had already arrived in Jinsha City in Lingnan with the imperial edict.

"You again?"

The guards of Jinsha City still remembered Zhang Zeduan, and immediately said unhappily.

The last time Zhang Zeduan came, the so-called competition made the three brothers of Jinsha City seriously injured and dying.

If it weren't for the old doctor Hua Tuo, I'm afraid that even if they didn't die, they would have a lot of diseases in the future.

What's more, Zhang Zeduan seemed to have a conflict with the Sixth Prince of their Jinsha City.

The guards of Jinsha City naturally didn't have a good attitude towards Zhang Zeduan.

Being treated like this by the guards of Jinsha City, Zhang Zeduan, the governor of Yanzhou, was a little angry.

What is this Jinsha City guard? He dared to stop him!

But he still suppressed the anger in his heart and said in a good voice.

"I came here today not only to give an explanation to the Sixth Prince, but also to bring the imperial edict of His Majesty!"

"Imperial edict?!"

The guards of Jinsha City were stunned.

His Majesty actually issued an imperial edict?

What's wrong? Is it to punish the Sixth Prince?

They looked at each other and quickly winked.

"Sir, may I see this imperial edict?"

During the conversation, one of the guards had already sneaked away to inform Qin Ming.

Zhang Zeduan was neither anxious nor discouraged, and slowly took out a golden imperial edict from his arms.

The guards of Jinsha City were so shocked when they saw Zhang Zeduan actually took out the imperial edict.

That's the imperial edict!

In the entire Jinsha City, except for Meng Fan, the chief clerk, no one else is qualified to see the imperial edict!

After taking out the imperial edict, Zhang Zeduan wiped it carefully and glanced at everyone.

"This is the imperial edict from His Majesty to His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince!"

"Want to see it? Don't be afraid of losing your head!"

Zhang Zeduan held the imperial edict with contempt in his eyes.

The guards of Jinsha City looked solemn and dared not look at it again.

"Open the city gate and welcome the imperial edict!"

Zhang Zeduan shouted again, and many guards of Jinsha City were shaken.

Just when the two sides were in a stalemate.

One person spoke up and broke the stalemate here.

"The Sixth Prince is here!"

The others finally saw him and shouted, "It's the Sixth Prince!"

Qin Ming's figure slowly came over the crowd.

He saw Zhang Zeduan at a glance, and his eyes unconsciously fell on the imperial edict in his hand.

Qin Ming's mind moved, and his eyes were thoughtful.

"Zhang Taishou, this imperial edict?"

Seeing Qin Ming, Zhang Zeduan's face changed slightly, and he became a little flattering.

"Sixth Prince, no, Sixth Prince..."

Sixth Prince?

Qin Ming was confused.

What's going on?

Qin Ming said impatiently, "Don't keep me in suspense, what's going on?"

Zhang Zeduan was speechless and opened the imperial edict aggrievedly.

"Sixth Prince, this is the prince personally appointed by His Majesty!"

He read out the imperial edict word by word.

"...The Sixth Prince Qin Ming is appointed as the 'King of Lingnan', and I hereby..."

The guards of Jinsha City also froze in place.

Meng Fan, who followed Qin Ming, opened his eyes wide.

Even Qin Ming was shocked by the news.

He... was canonized as a prince?

King of Lingnan...

Zhang Zeduan kept holding the imperial edict with both hands, but he couldn't wait for Qin Ming to take it.

His waist was sore from bending.

Finally, the people around Qin Ming were the first to react.

Pei Zhi smiled and clapped excitedly, "Good! Your Highness was actually canonized as a prince by His Majesty!"

Zhuge Liang also smiled and nodded.

Qin Ming finally realized something and took the imperial edict from Zhang Zeduan.

Until this time, he still couldn't believe it.

Is this canonization such a casual thing?

But fortunately, after experiencing so many things, Qin Ming has become much calmer.

Now facing the temptation of being canonized, Qin Ming still remains calm.

Holding the imperial edict in his hand, Qin Ming asked the first sentence.

"Zhang Taishou... Is there any substantial benefit from being the King of Lingnan?"

Zhang Zeduan's body froze, and he looked at Qin Ming with a strange look.

This... This is the King of Lingnan personally appointed by His Majesty!

How many people want to be appointed as king by His Majesty but have no chance!

You... You actually want more benefits?

Although he had already labeled Qin Ming as "greedy" in his heart, he still patiently explained to Qin Ming.

"This 'King of Lingnan' was personally appointed by the current Emperor Yan, representing orthodoxy, do you understand, Your Highness?"

"This Lingnan is your territory, and the people of Lingnan are your subjects!"

"Below one person, above ten thousand people!"

As he spoke, Zhang Zeduan's eyes became extremely hot.

The status of the King of Lingnan is far beyond what he, a small prefect of Yanzhou, can compare with.

Judging from the current situation, his status is second only to Emperor Yan!

One word or one action can make the difference between the lives and deaths of thousands of people!

This is the king, the king of Lingnan!

Qin Ming nodded in understanding.

"In other words... is it just a title to scare people, or is there no reward at all?"

Zhang Zeduan almost spit out blood.

"No, Your Highness, I..."

"What you said...is correct."

Zhang Zeduan's tone weakened.

Emperor Yan's imperial edict was indeed a bit hasty.

He simply gave His Highness the Sixth Prince the title of "King of Lingnan".

But there are no substantial rewards...

What a thousand taels of gold, a thousand acres of fertile land, a thousand good horses...

nothing.

But this is the title of king!

How many people spend their entire lives unable to achieve anything they want!

Officials like Zhang Zeduan, even if they have become local governors, still want to be crowned king.

almost impossible!

Qin Ming curled his lips.

He thought that the reward would be great if his father issued an imperial edict.

Now it seems that it is just a blank check.

In Qin Ming's opinion, the title of King of Lingnan is not as practical as rewarding him with some material supplies.

But then again, the title of King of Lingnan seems to be quite handsome?

Seeing Zhang Zeduan's angry expression, Qin Ming stopped talking.

He wanted to ask Zeduan again.

Can you withdraw this imperial edict and issue some real rewards again?

But looking at everyone's reaction now, it seems unlikely that this imperial edict will be withdrawn.

Qin Ming didn't pay much attention.

He didn't expect that just by wiping out the Black Wind Village, he would be crowned King of Lingnan by Emperor Yan.

But what happened next made Qin Ming even more unexpected.