At the pinnacle of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, tightening the grip on the throat step by step [Part II]
In that most sacred and solemn place, confronted with the evidence, Jiang Wuyuan finally admitted it.
Even his admission of guilt was utterly unabashed.
Anger shrouded the entire Court Hall.
Jiang Wuyuan slowly rose. First, he knelt before both Imperial Thrones to beg forgiveness, then stood and surveyed the High Ministers before finally fixing his gaze on Jia Huan.
He remained silent for a long while, then suddenly roared like thunder:
"You reckless fool!"
"You had better listen carefully! I am the one temporarily managing this grand chessboard of the Embroidered Uniform Guard on His Majesty's behalf!"
"If we offer a vassal state no benefits, why should Yuezhi willingly work for the Embroidered Uniform Guard?"
"By controlling the Yuezhi Kingdom, the Embroidered Uniform Guard can monitor the movements of the states of the Western Regions and secure advantages for the State and Altars at any time. First, we can intervene in important affairs in the Western Regions; second, we can safeguard our borders; third, we can proclaim the might of our great nation. This is the larger picture!"
"I released Zhu Zuo without authorization precisely for the sake of this game. He has done very well, becoming the lover the queen of Yuezhi trusts most!"
"As for the armor, it was all confiscated by the Embroidered Uniform Guard, and records exist in the Experiences Office Case File Archive! Without generous rewards, would the Yuezhi Kingdom obey?"
"Giving armor to the Yuezhi Kingdom counts as aiding the enemy? When has the Yuezhi Kingdom ever dared provoke Great Qian?"
"Their military strength intimidates foreign states and allows them to infiltrate further, weaving a web of intelligence!"
His furious roars resounded one after another.
Seething with rage, Jiang Wuyuan continued bellowing:
"Jia Huan, do not run wild for the sake of your selfish