Daming: The system rejected my request for salted fish

Chapter 1326

As time passed, Yao Guangxiao felt increasingly suffocated, and the shadow of death gradually enveloped him.

Just when he thought he was really going to die at Wei Wu's hands, a heavenly voice suddenly appeared.

"Xiao Wu, wait!"

Zhu Di's soft shout snapped Wei Wu out of his rage, and Wei Wu loosened his grip slightly.

Actually, it's not surprising that Wei Wu reacted so strongly; it was mainly because Yao Guangxiao's words had really provoked him.

Yao Guangxiao said that he would destroy what Wei Wu cared about most, and what Wei Wu cared about most was Zhu Yuxuan and the child in her womb.

If anything were to happen to Zhu Yuxuan and her son, Wei Wu couldn't even imagine how desperate he would feel.

However, after a brief outburst, coupled with Zhu Di's soft shout, Wei Wu realized something.

That means the person Yao Guangxiao was talking about who cared the most was probably not Zhu Yuxuan, but something else entirely.

Whatever it is, we should at least try to get some information out of Yao Guangxiao first.

Meanwhile, Yao Guangxiao, who had just caught his breath, was now greedily inhaling every breath of air with his mouth wide open.

It wasn't until a dozen seconds later that his breathing finally calmed down, but he didn't speak again.

Seeing this, Wei Wu didn't waste any more time with him and spoke coldly:

"Are you so confident that you have the resources to save your life with me?!"

After Wei Wu finished speaking, Yao Guangxiao remained silent for a moment before responding.

"After several encounters, you should know me to some extent. I'm used to planning three steps ahead for every one step I take, and calculating the potential loss before even considering the outcome."

"Although I have been in the northern desert, I have not been idle in the capital. This matter is related to the fate of the Ming Dynasty."

At this point, Yao Guangxiao suddenly paused, unsure whether he should say what he was about to say.

Given Wei Wu's state just now, if he is provoked again, then his life will truly be in danger next time.

Even if he didn't say it, he was still facing death. After struggling with his decision for a moment, he made a decision.

Since he was going to die anyway, he might as well take a gamble. So he suddenly raised his head and stared directly at Wei Wu.

"As for whether my confidence can save my life, didn't your reaction just now already prove that?"

"You're angry because you care; otherwise, you wouldn't have attacked me!"

Upon hearing Yao Guangxiao's words, Wei Wu's expression and eyes remained unchanged, but he breathed a sigh of relief.

Yao Guangxiao was talking about the fate of the Ming Dynasty, and the child in Zhu Yuxuan's womb was also very important.

But this importance is only for him, and this child shouldn't be able to affect the fate of the Ming Dynasty.

At the same time, Wei Wu was also very curious about what arrangements Yao Guangxiao had made in the capital that were actually related to the fate of the nation.

Of course, he wouldn't let Yao Guangxiao see his thoughts and emotions on his face, so he kept a straight face.

Seeing that Wei Wu did not continue to attack, Yao Guangxiao secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and then continued:

"As an opponent, you understand me, and I understand you. The future of the Ming Dynasty is of utmost importance to you."

“I’m betting that you won’t dare to kill me at the risk of damaging the fate of the Ming Dynasty. If I die, the Ming Dynasty will surely fall into complete chaos.”

"But if I can leave this military camp today, then I will leave the Ming Dynasty and travel overseas to meditate and chant scriptures!"

As Yao Guangxiao finished speaking, he glanced at Wei Wu, but he couldn't glean any information from his face.

To put it bluntly, Yao Guangxiao's current behavior is an admission of defeat. He knows he's doomed, so he's trying his best to save his life.

As for what he said, it was only based on his current situation; in reality, he never intended to live in seclusion in the mountains.

After all, he had heard so much about overseas news from Zhang Hai, and he had some plans of his own.

When he fell into Wei Wu's hands, he only thought that he had made a mistake and should not have acted with the army.

If he survives this time, he will be more careful and cautious from now on, and will not make any more mistakes.

He wouldn't give Wei Wu any chance to catch him, but of course, all of this was contingent on surviving first.

So when he saw Wei Wu remain silent, Yao Guangxiao spoke up again.

"Now, the Northern Yuan is powerless to turn the tide, and the entire grassland will forever be incorporated into the territory of the Ming Dynasty and under its control."

"At the same time, small countries like Goryeo, Annam, and Tibet are no match for the Ming Dynasty and will eventually be eliminated one by one."

"It can be said that the Ming Dynasty is no longer a threat. Even if Zhuge Liang were alive today, he would be powerless to turn the tide, let alone me?"

After Yao Guangxiao finished speaking, Wei Wu, who had been silent all along, suddenly smiled.

"Yao Guangxiao, I always thought you had that detached, otherworldly attitude. I never imagined you could be afraid!"

"Everyone is afraid, and I'm a human being, so of course I'm afraid too!"

Although he was saying things that sounded like he was admitting defeat, the way Yao Guangxiao said them made it sound so confident and self-righteous.

He showed absolutely no shame for admitting defeat, and Wei Wu admired his thick skin.

However, no matter how thick-skinned or eloquent Yao Guangxiao was, Wei Wu had no intention of letting him go.

“Yao Guangxiao, you are familiar with most of the criminal laws in this world, but there is one that you have never seen or heard of.”

"Next, I'm going to make this brand-new mode of transportation appear in the world for the first time. You're very honored, you know that?"

"Because its first appearance was on you, you will surely be remembered by history in the future!"

Upon hearing this, Yao Guangxiao knew that Wei Wu had no intention of letting him go, and he couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

"If you kill me, the Ming Dynasty will be plunged into chaos. Now, the Ming Dynasty is about to usher in an unprecedented period of prosperity."

"If the Ming Dynasty were to fall apart because of your sins, would you really want to see that happen?"

Compared to Yao Guangxiao's somewhat anxious state, Wei Wu appeared very relaxed, even taking the time to pick his ears.

"You've been spouting a bunch of nonsense, and I haven't even mentioned what kind of criminal law it is yet! Can't you show some respect for others?"

At this moment, Yao Guangxiao once again understood what Wei Wu meant when he said that he was a man who did not believe in evil.

However, just as he was about to speak again, Wei Wu didn't give him the chance and spoke first:

"Let me tell you, this brand-new form of punishment is called execution by cannon fire. How about that? Doesn't the name sound pretty fiery?"