Chapter 5, Dividing the Spoils on the Spot

Do not be deceived by Yang Ming's youth; his words are not to be taken lightly. Moreover, he is the master, so Xu Jing has no reason to hide anything from him

Xu Jing organized his thoughts in his mind and began to speak slowly

Yang Ming rolled his eyes and said in a low voice, "Any matters that my father entrusts to you must be reported to me in full detail from now on. In case anything unexpected occurs, I will have time to maneuver."

Whether it is true or false, Yang Ming cannot be certain. However, at present, it seems that his father is not the kind of fool who would be so captivated by a beautiful woman that he cannot move.

However, Yang Guang's privately kept portion, as well as those few who held significant power, may not have been known to Yang Jian

In summary, he is a rather imposing man with considerable masculine charm

Nonsense! Do I still need you to explain the role of money to me? Do you really think I am an eleven-year-old child?

The closest servants by Yang Ming's side are Nuan Dong, Liang Xia, and this companion Xu Jing, who has been following him since childhood to clean up after him.

In fact, his memories of his parents are very vague, one could say they are pitifully few

Rest assured! Am I not able to sell my father?" Yang Ming pulled Xu Jing a little closer and urged, "You must tell me the details quickly.

It is evident that Xu Jing was arranged to be by his side, indicating that the old man was also deeply strategic in his planning

As the conversation progressed, Xu Jing's expression grew increasingly reverent, reflecting a deep-seated admiration for Yang Guang

Many of the matters concerning Yang Guang in Daxing were facilitated by Xu Jing, who acted as a go-between.

Yang Ming nodded, "Hmm... this is best, to avoid leaving any grounds for being caught. However, on the other hand, is Yu Wen Shu playing so ruthlessly? Is he so willing to part with his own daughter?"

The historical records evaluate Yang Guang's appearance with six characters: "beautiful posture and demeanor, yet lacking intelligence"

Your Highness, rest assured, as long as it is something that should be said, I would not dare to conceal even the slightest detail" Xu Jing said earnestly

Did you not go as well? Yang Ming chuckled and asked, "How much did you pack into your waist bag?"

Xu Jing continued, "Your Highness, you cannot imagine the scene at that time. Our great Sui Dynasty was just beginning, and the soldiers had just emerged from the chaos of war, so impoverished that they were barely surviving. After we stormed into Jiankang and suddenly encountered such a vast amount of wealth, who would not be envious? If our lord had not distributed the money at that moment, it is likely that a mutiny would have erupted immediately.

Xu Jing is just like this; there are some things that cannot be spoken. No matter how Yang Ming inquires, his lips remain tightly sealed, not revealing a single word.

After Xu Jing left, Yang Ming called in two young maids to warm his bed.

It is quite simple to understand, hehe..." Yang Ming immediately burst into laughter, tapping Xu Jing on the forehead and saying, "My father is quite the pretender; my grandfather, grandmother, and even all the officials in the court think he is a miser.

In this regard, my father has acted very wisely, having three sons and two daughters (legitimate and registered), all born of the Jin Prince's consort, Lady Xiao. There are also three sons and four daughters not registered, born of other women.

Either one can say that our prince is indeed magnanimous, as the confiscated half of the wealth is distributed among everyone, with the capable receiving more, which is exceedingly fair

Xu Jing smiled and said, "Those are just small amounts of money, all granted by the prince and princess. There are indeed a few treasured items, but they are all left in Jiangdu. When this servant returns to Yangzhou with Your Highness in the future, if the young master likes them, he can take them all."

Ah ... ... this damned life of a prince and books ... ...

I have never seen so much money in my life

"What exactly happened to Zhang Lihua?" Regarding this matter, Yang Ming was still very interested.

Uncle Yang Yong's one hundred taels of gold have also been delivered. The companion Xu Jing placed the gold on the table, shining brilliantly under the candlelight

I do not know what the truth is like

Xu Jing said anxiously: "How could this servant dare to deceive Your Highness? At that time, I followed the army into the city and witnessed it with my own eyes"

Xu Jingdao: "Although it is said that the Eastern Army of the prince is the main force attacking Chen, when it comes to the distribution of spoils, both Yang Su and His Highness the King of Qin received their share, and it was a substantial one. The remaining generals, such as He Ruobi and Han Qintian, who also entered Jiankang, received a considerable amount as well. On the other hand, the Left Minister Gao Jiao was initially reluctant to take his share, but since everyone else was taking theirs, if he did not, he would inevitably become the target of criticism. Therefore, he took a little, but not much."

Yang Ming smiled and said, "What would I do with your things? Tell me, how was that money ultimately divided?"

At that time, Yang Guang ordered the vanguard troops attacking Jiankang to spare some lives, intending to keep Zhang Lihua for his own enjoyment. However, Gao Jiang did not give him face and, with a swift stroke, beheaded this renowned beauty of Jiangnan.

Those who are rootless tend to seek out a godfather or adopt a son, as a way to compensate for the regret of not having a family

That night, Yang Ming returned to the Moonlight Palace

"Is that true or not? Don't try to fool me," Yang Ming said淡淡.

Yang Ming knew that if this matter was truly related to his father, Xu Jing would definitely be aware of it, and Xu Jing would not keep it from him

Shh, please keep your voice down

Humble and unassuming, with a gentle disposition and exceptional martial skills

Your Highness, the esteemed figure of the book, is indeed perceptive. To be candid, the prince had previously instructed that if Your Highness can discern any clues, then I shall conceal nothing. However, if you cannot perceive anything, then I am unable to say anything at all

Xu Jing's extensive connections are attributed to his godfather, who serves as a palace eunuch in the Internal Affairs Department, commonly referred to as the third-in-command among the eunuchs of the Grand Xian Palace

Thus, in the end, these treasures and beauties were divided in half by the attacking army of General Chen, while the remaining half was escorted back to Daxing to be deposited into the national treasury

It is a pity that despite such high productivity, the results are all of illegitimate birth

You know nothing! This is a hush money; only after receiving the payment can one keep silent

I can only vaguely remember that Yang Guang and his wife were a rare couple of handsome man and beautiful woman

This act by the old man is tantamount to turning the reward for the three armies into a division of spoils on the spot

Historical records indicate that Zhang Lihua, the favored concubine of Chen Houzhu, was killed by Gao Jiang, the chief of staff of the general who annihilated the Chen army.

By the way, grandfather is going to send someone to kill that Yu Wen Yu Min. Where is that woman now? This matter won't have anything to do with my father, will it?

Yang Ming lay on the table, his small eyes fixed intently on the gold before him

"Your Highness, this money cannot be seen in the light of day. Please be very careful not to let it slip from your lips."

However, he certainly would not dare to speak carelessly about this matter, as Empress Dugu is particularly averse to it

Yang Ming curiously asked, "My father should be the biggest boss, right?"

Xu Jing smiled and said softly: "Your Highness has long been in the palace, with no worries about food, clothing, or expenses, so naturally, you do not need these items. However, when you go out of the palace to enjoy yourself one day, these items will be quite useful."

That woman was captured by the Crown Prince and taken back to the Eastern Palace; dying there would be the best outcome, as anticipated by the prince. Moreover, she is unaware that she has been used.

It may be true, perhaps he has hidden it well, or perhaps he has not yet ascended to the throne and has not yet tasted the flavor of power that comes with being in a high position

Yang Ming no longer asked further questions; blending in with this crowd, one must possess a certain level of sophistication and cunning, or else one would not survive even the first three chapters of an online novel.

Yang Ming felt somewhat speechless, as his companion Xu Jing was completely blindly idolizing his father, to the extent that his usually sharp mind was no longer sufficient.

As soon as he burrowed into the quilt, two delicate little hands reached over, gently massaging his icy little feet.

He sleeps on this side, while Warm Winter and Cool Summer sleep on that side

Only after the bed became warm and cozy did Yang Ming remove his clothes under the service of the warm winter

It is too superficial, the summary is too shallow

Two close maidservants were dismissed by Yang Ming, leaving only him and Xu Jing in the room

Xu Jingdao: "Zhang Lihua was ordered to be executed by the prince; how could such a disaster-bringing demoness be allowed to remain?"

You, back in the day, were also by my father's side. Tell me the truth, is my father wealthy or not

"She is not a biological daughter," Xu Jing said in a lowered voice, "She was given to Yu Wenshu by our prince back in the day and was adopted by Yu Wenshu as a foster daughter. This girl has a significant background, but I cannot disclose this to His Highness just yet"

Xu Ming said proudly: "Of course, the Battle of the Destruction of Chen has unified the divided China, which had been split for over 300 years. This is an extraordinary achievement; who can compare to the merits of our prince?"

Indeed, Xu Jing was not surprised but rather pleased and said:

If it were not for the fact that he had traveled back in time to become his son, Yang Ming would never have thought that Yang Guang had anything to do with humility

Xu Jing hurriedly pressed his ear against the palace door and listened for a while, confirming that there was no one in the courtyard before he returned and smiled

However, the former was arranged by Dugu, while Xu Jing was transferred from the Jiangdu Jin Wangfu, having previously served beside Yang Guang

Prince Yang Yong had quite a few children, with thirteen sons and eight daughters

In the battle to eliminate the Chen dynasty back then, our prince was indeed the Grand Marshal of the army. Your Highness, do you think the prince is wealthy or not?

Although he only stayed in Jiangdu for half a year, this half year completely overturned his impression of Yang Guang

Aside from being extraordinarily handsome, Yang Guang exudes a unique aura that emanates from within.

The couple Yang Jian and his wife were unaware of the existence of their three sons and four daughters born out of wedlock. If it were not for Yang Ming's visit to Jiangdu at the age of six, even he would not have known that he had an additional seven siblings, dressed and adorned like the servants in the royal palace. This is the tragedy of exceeding the birth limit

In the year of the Battle of the Destruction of Chen, our great Sui Dynasty had a total of three main armies: the western army led by the Right Chancellor Yang Su, the central army commanded by Prince Yang Jun, and the eastern army under the command of our lord. All three armies were under the lord's control. At that time, the Chen Dynasty was incredibly wealthy, far richer than our Sui Dynasty. After the governor of Luzhou, Han Qintian, broke through Jiankang, he plundered countless treasures and beautiful women, with the wealth being so abundant that it was beyond counting. The soldiers who fought their way into Jiankang that year all reaped great benefits.

It indeed sounds very reasonable, Yang Ming nodded in agreement. Before the extermination of Chen, the Sui Dynasty had just quelled the rebellions of Yuchi Jiong and two other factions, and had also engaged in several skirmishes with the Turkic tribes that were eyeing them from the grasslands. The entire northern region had truly reached a state of desperation.

Xu Jing chuckled softly, leaning in to whisper in Yang Ming's ear

Dividing the spoils in private is no small matter. Yang Ming believes that his grandfather, Yang Jian, must be aware of it, if not even tacitly approving it.