I Became the Legendary Emperor Throughout the Ages After I Started Giving Away My Territory Chapter 190.1

Novel: I Became the Legendary Emperor Throughout the Ages After I Started Giving Away My Territory Author: Steamed Updated: Jun 30, 2026

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Now reading: Chapter 190.1 from I Became the Legendary Emperor Throughout the Ages After I Started Giving Away My Territory, a Harem novel by Steamed.

500,000 taels!

And that’s the minimum?

I knew the guy was greedy, but I didn’t expect him to be this greedy!

Xu Dong’s mouth twitched visibly, and he said with a forced smile, “500,000 taels of silver? Lord Qin, isn’t that asking for too much? I think 200,000 taels would be more reasonable!”

“Don’t waste words, it’s 500,000 taels or I won’t do it!” Qin Hui said, brushing off his sleeve in displeasure.

“500,000 taels is really too much just for saying a few words in court!”

“Is it just a few words?”

Qin Hui was very agitated, “You’re asking for my life! Generals Tiangong, Digong, and Rengong are the Grand Generals of the court, manding a million soldiers with distinguished status and immense power! Moreover, the three brothers are also Innate powerhouses with formidable strength!”

“You want me to falsely accuse them in court, and they will hold a grudge against me whether I succeed or fail. How will I continue to serve in court after that? How will I maintain a foothold in the capital city?”

Xu Dong threatened, “Lord Qin, don’t forget, we have evidence against you! If it gets out, your position and your life are still at risk. Please think carefully!”

“Then go ahead and report me!”

Qin Hui declared with a grand gesture, visibly enraged. “You don’t want me to live anyway, so let’s just part ways here!”

Xu Dong was stunned, not expecting such a notoriously corrupt official to be so defiant!

He would rather go down in flames together than miss out on making a single penny more!

Absolutely ruthless!

Xu Dong immediately bowed with clasped hands and said, “Lord Qin, please calm your anger! The amount you ask for is too much; I cannot decide on this matter alone, so I must go back and report. Please grant me some time!”

“Show the guest out!” Qin Hui huffed and walked into the inner hall.

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Soon after, Xu Dong returned to that mysterious pound and met with the Deputy mander of the Shadow Division to report the incident.

The Deputy mander was somewhat dumbfounded after hearing the report: “Did Qin Hui really say that? He wouldn’t do it for a penny less, preferring mutual destruction over working for us?”

“Yes, Deputy mander!” Xu Dong bowed.

“To bee a high official in the court, one must indeed be no ordinary character!”

The Deputy mander nodded and waved his hand, “500,000 taels is indeed a lot, but let’s just give it to him! Once he’s no longer of any use, I will make sure to swallow him whole and spit out everything with interest!”

“Yes, Deputy mander!” Xu Dong responded.

Not long after, Xu Dong, carrying 200,000 taels in banknotes, visited Qin Hui again.

“Lord Qin, here is 200,000 taels as a deposit. Please accept it with a smile! Once the matter is settled, we will present the remaining 300,000 taels with both hands!”

Qin Hui swiftly accepted the banknotes and said, “That’s more like it! But to tell you the truth, as an official, my influence in the court is limited, and my words might not have much effect…”

“Rest assured, Lord Qin!”

Xu Dong said with a bow. “We have made multiple preparations. As long as you lead the way, we guarantee those three generals will have nowhere to be buried!”

Qin Hui nodded, “Alright! Let me know when you take action!”

“Of course!” Xu Dong nodded.

“And don’t forget about the remaining 300,000 taels!”

“I assure you, I won’t!”

After exchanging a few more words, Xu Dong took his leave.

Then, he went to visit Yan Song’s residence.

Under the bined influence of bribes and threats, Yan Song finally gave in.

“600,000 taels, not a penny less!”

Xu Dong thought, “F*ck!”

How could these officials of Great Xia be so greedy, each more corrupt than the last!

Qin Hui had the audacity to ask for 500,000, but Yan Song was now demanding 600,000!

“Lord Yan, you’re asking for too much, 200,000 taels at most!”

Yan Song became agitated, “Is what I’m asking for too much? You’re planning to take my life. Can’t I take a bit more money to pensate for my loss?”

Xu Dong threatened, “Aren’t you afraid that we will…”

Yan Song grew even more agitated, “Go ahead and expose all my embezzlements to the world! Even if I die, I will not let you take the slightest advantage of me!”

Xu Dong returned dejectedly and reported the situation to the Deputy mander of the Shadow Division.

The Deputy mander was also taken aback, “He dares to ask for 600,000 taels?”

Xu Dong bowed and said, “Yes, Deputy mander, no matter how I tried to persuade him, even using threats, he wouldn’t budge! This is a difficult situation, and I am unsure of how to proceed, so I have e to report to you!”

The Deputy mander waved his hand, “Give it to him! Whatever he swallows, he will eventually have to spit out later!”

“But Deputy mander, Qin Hui and Yan Song together have already cost us over a million taels! We still have more than a dozen people to bribe and persuade, and we are far short on funds!”

The Deputy mander’s mouth twitched slightly, “Of course I’m aware of that, but His Majesty’s matters are of utmost importance! Before he left, he told me that we must get our hands on those three people no matter the cost!”

“If that’s not possible, then they cannot be allowed to live! Now that we’ve finally seen a glimmer of hope, we absolutely cannot give up easily! As for the other corrupt officials, continue to persuade them. They shouldn’t be so greedy!”

“I hope so!” Xu Dong already had a bad feeling inside.

Then, Xu Dong, carrying gold and jewels, went to visit Li Linfu and repeated his old trick with great success.

“1 million taels! Just give me 1 million taels, and I’ll work for you!”

Xu Dong: “F*ck!”

1 million taels of silver. why don’t you just rob me right now?

“Lord Li, 1 million taels is too much, how about 300,000 taels…”

Li Linfu waved his hand dismissively, “Don’t haggle with me, it’s 1 million taels! And don’t bother with any threats because I’m not intimidated by them! If it es to it, I’ll just confess to His Majesty and offer up all the gold and jewels I’ve embezzled. Remembering our past, His Majesty will surely be lenient!”

Xu Dong returned, frustrated, and reported the situation to the Deputy mander.

The Deputy mander was dumbfounded!

One wants 500,000 taels!

Another 600,000 taels!

And this one straight-up demands 1 million taels!

The Deputy mander was very angry: “Xu Dong, this Li Linfu is too greedy, shall we find someone else?”

Xu Dong gave a wry smile: “Deputy mander, it’s not easy to replace him! There are only a few people who have a say in the court! And there are only a few people who were both corrupt and have vulnerabilities that we can exploit. If we don’t unite every person we can use, we’ll end up failing and losing even more!”

“You make a very good point, then give him the 1 million!” the Deputy mander said reluctantly.

“But, mander, we only have a little over 2 million taels of silver in our funds. If we give out another million, we’ll be left with almost nothing, what should we do?”

“Don’t worry, I will write to His Majesty right away! Considering our earnest efforts, His Majesty will surely support us generously! Now, continue to lobby others and try to gain more support!”

“Yes, Deputy mander!”

Next, Xu Dong went to visit Cao Cao.

Cao Cao was more polite and easier to talk to: “Those three generals are stubborn and increasingly insubordinate overtime, they indeed need to be taught a lesson! Just give me 1.5 million taels of silver, and I’ll help you out!”

Xu Dong: “F*ck!”

You, Cao Aman! (TLN: Derogatory term used to refer to Cao Cao, which means cunning or deceit.)

Not only is your face dark, but so is your heart!

1.5 million taels of silver, you even dare to ask for that out loud!

Xu Dong threatened, “Lord Cao, don’t forget that we have something on you…”

Cao Cao threatened back, “Xu Dong, don’t you forget my position! I am the Vice Minister of War, in charge of all military affairs, and I have the authority to supervise those generals. What I say carries more weight than anyone else!”

“Before ing to me, you must have secretly visited other officials, right? If you don’t give me the money, I’ll openly oppose you in court, and we’ll see how you succeed then?”

“F*ck!” Xu Dong trembled with anger.

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