Shennong Dao Master-Chapter 593 - 76: Three Kings’ Comments, Dispositions, and Transfer Orders (Final - of This Volume)_8

Chapter 593: Chapter 76: Three Kings’ Comments, Dispositions, and Transfer Orders (Final Chapter of This Volume)_8

Two fifth-rank military officers, carrying orders issued by the Military Department of Yingyuan Prefecture, read out Zhao Xing’s crimes:

"Marquis Yuan Rang Zhao Xing, you have incited the leaders in the military, insulted the Prince, confused right and wrong, and refused to amend your ways despite repeated teachings."

"Marquis Yuan Zhen Chen Shijie, Marquis Yunxiao Long Xiao, and Marquis Gui Ying Liao Rulong are viewed as accomplices."

"Effective immediately, you are suspended for investigation!"

Zhao Xing listened as the man read out the orders, feeling elated inside.

Thank you, Prince Liang, for fulfilling my reputation!

But on the surface, his expression was gloomy, "I refuse to accept this, I want to appeal to the Military Realm!"

"If you refuse to accept, you may return to Yang City and await the final judgment of the Military Realm." The military officer clad in silver armor commanded, "Take him away!"

"Yes!"

Long Xiao, Chen Shijie, Zhao Xing, and Liao Rulong were immediately taken by the enforcement team, their vital energy locked, and brought onto the tower ship.

As for Xia Jing?

Xia Jing was in the Xuanjia Army and was not present here.

.....

In the 20th year of Jingxin, on the tenth day of April.

Zhao Xing, Chen Shijie, Long Xiao, and Liao Rulong were all placed under house arrest, staying in Yang City, waiting for further disposition.

At this time, inside the Hundred Soldiers Tower.

The new three kings had now become Prince Xin, Prince Anning, and Luo Hou King.

Prince Xin Liu Yong was the third king to come asking Zhao Xing for the quota of Advanced Investigator.

At this time, he was nominally the chief official, similar in nature to Lingde King, but actually just a figurehead.

The ones really in charge were Prince Anning and Luo Hou King.

With about fifty years of life left, he was placed in this position, unsure whether it was fortune or misfortune.

"Luo Hou King, Prince Anning, how should this matter be dealt with?" Prince Xin looked to both Luo Hou King and Prince Anning.

He was referring to the incident of Zhao Xing insulting the Prince.

Normally, a king like him would not need to handle such a matter, but Zhao Xing was Liu Tianning’s disciple, and Liu Tianning was a capable aide to Luo Hou King.

Back then, it was also Luo Hou King who protected Liu Tianning, with a deep relationship between them.

Prince Anning Ji Anming said, "The decision from Yingyuan Prefecture is a complete loss of military achievements, demotion by one rank, and stripping of the unofficial official titles, but ranks of nobility remain unchanged."

The "unofficial official titles" referred to the title of County Councilor.

Prince Liang’s Party truly despised Zhao Xing’s mouth.

Stripping him of the County Councilor title was effectively telling Zhao Xing to shut up.

Prince Xin glanced at Luo Hou King’s expression and seeing that he had not spoken, took up Ji Anming’s words, "I think this punishment is too severe, what do you think, Prince Anning?"

Prince Anning said, "It is a bit excessive; the ranks of achievement and official status ought not be affected, punishment of military achievements would suffice."

"Young people are spirited; what does it matter if he speaks a bit too much?"

"The bestowal of the official title in the first place is to allow one to speak their mind."

Prince Xin pondered, "If we let him stay in the military, I fear Yingyuan Prefecture would not agree."

When he referred to Yingyuan Prefecture, he was actually pointing at Prince Liang.

Prince Xin Liu Yong wanted to confirm whether Zhao Xing should continue to stay in the military.

However, since Luo Hou King had been noncommittal, he was somewhat helpless.

Ultimately, the decision mainly depended on Luo Hou’s opinion; he was merely a figurehead.

If Luo Hou King were adamant, Zhao Xing could certainly stay.

To put it plainly, this matter wasn’t all that significant; insulting a Prince could lead to a big or small punishment.

Prince Liang’s Party also didn’t dare to frame Zhao Xing with specific crimes.

For example, deliberately giving Zhao Xing a mission to force him into making a mistake.

His background was the Supervision Department; who would dare to play dirty under the eyes of Luo Hou King and Liu Tianning? They’re not experienced enough.

The only thing they could come up with was this broadly applicable charge: insulting the Prince.

On a serious note, there have been cases leading to the death penalty.

On the lighter side, there have been many who insulted a Prince and got away with it in the end.

"Zhao Xing has won too many victories and has become somewhat impetuous," said Ji Anming, "It is excessive for him to repeatedly challenge Prince Liang so openly."

"A punishment is certainly warranted, but he can also be given a chance to remain in the military."

Ji Anming’s words were quite fair.

He felt it wasn’t right for such a talent to be suppressed by Prince Liang’s faction.

If Zhao Xing were here, he would probably have to kneel before Ji Anming.

After all I’ve done, I’ve finally found the best way to get out, and you tell me to stay?

Prince Xin Liu Yong said, "I also feel the punishment is too harsh and he shouldn’t lose all his military achievements."

"However, he is not suitable to stay in the Divine Might Army, perhaps transferring to another army would be better."

Seeing that Luo Hou King was still silent, Prince Xin couldn’t hold back, "Luo Hou, what is your opinion?"

Luo Hou King slightly lifted his eyelids, "Zhao Xing cannot stay in the military."

Upon hearing this, both Prince Xin and Prince Anning were somewhat surprised.

Luo Hou King actually took the initiative to suggest Zhao Xing leave?

"He’s young and hot-headed, too arrogant," Luo Hou King said, "If he continues to stay in the military, he might cause a grave mistake."

This conclusion came after much consideration by Luo Hou King.

He wasn’t afraid of pressure from Prince Liang but felt that keeping Zhao Xing in the military would lead to more significant problems.

Whether it was executin Qian Shougang or this time capturing Yi Zhiwen, his methods were still lawful and proper.

But if this time also passes without issue, who knows what wrong things he might do next time.

What if one day in a fit of anger, he ends up killing Prince Liang’s son?

Such talent would be ruined.

Luo Hou King had developed a bit of a psychological shadow because of this master-disciple pair. freёweɓnovel_com

Back in the day, Liu Tianning challenged thirty-two Daoist Academies in a row, killing many in the process, a truly daring deed.

Now this disciple is the same; like master, like disciple.

"Then let him switch to a civil position?" asked Prince Xin.

"Hmm," Luo Hou King nodded.

"Should his official rank be demoted?"

"Demote what rank?" Luo Hou King scoffed, "He’s just a Prince, not His Majesty, what now, one cannot even reprimand a subordinate when they do wrong?"

Prince Xin and Prince Anning fell silent; Luo Hou King was quite a fiery character himself, criticizing others.

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