My subjects are too rebellious!

Qin Chuan stood up, turned his back to Dianchi Lake, and looked into the distance with deep eyes, as if he was thinking about something, or waiting for something.

He suddenly turned around and faced Oboi. The expression on his face changed several times in an instant, making it difficult to guess his true emotions.

"General Ao, do you know why I chose to meet you by the Dianchi Lake?"

Aobai's heart trembled. He felt an invisible pressure, but he remained calm and replied: "I am stupid, please explain it to me, Your Majesty."

Qin Chuan smiled slightly, but the smile did not reach his eyes. He slowly walked to the front of Oboi and stopped.

"I want to know, in the heart of a veteran general like you, which one is more important?"

Oboi thought about it secretly, and then said: "I think that as a military commander, I should take it as my responsibility to protect the peace of the country. No matter where I am, I should always keep this country and the people in my heart."

Qin Chuan's face suddenly darkened when he heard this, like the calm before a storm: "That sounds nice! But I heard that Wang Fuchen and you have a close personal relationship. I'm afraid you are not completely ignorant of what he did on the border, right?"

Oboi was startled, but he quickly adjusted his mood and replied: "Your Majesty, I know Wang Fuchen, but I know the difference between public and private. If he really violates the law, I will never tolerate it and will report it to the court for your majesty's judgment."

After hearing this, Qin Chuan suddenly smiled again, with both satisfaction and disdain in his smile: "What a clear distinction between public and private! But I want to remind you that as a military commander, loyalty is the foundation of your life. I don't want to see any betrayal or concealment, and I don't want to allow any threat to the foundation of my Great Wu Dynasty."

At this point, Qin Chuan's eyes suddenly became sharp, and he said, "General Ao, do you understand what I mean?"

Aobai bowed quickly and said respectfully: "I understand! I will fulfill my duties conscientiously and live up to your majesty's high expectations!"

Qin Chuan nodded, turned around and sat down again, picked up the fishing rod, and started fishing again.

Zhang Rang quickly picked up a small wooden barrel filled with bait and a sharp fish hook.

He first respectfully asked Qin Chuan if he needed to change the bait. After getting an affirmative answer, he carefully took out a ball of fresh bait from the wooden barrel, placed it in the palm of his hand and rubbed it gently to make it soft and sticky.

Then, Zhang Rang knelt beside Qin Chuan and gently took the fishing rod from Qin Chuan's hand.

He first checked whether the fishing line was taut and the fishhook was secure, and then he carefully hung the kneaded bait on the fishhook.

After hanging the bait, Zhang Rang handed the fishing rod back to Qin Chuan and reminded him softly: "Your Majesty, the bait is already hung, please cast the rod carefully."

Qin Chuan smiled slightly, took the fishing rod, and swung it gently. The fishing line drew a beautiful arc and fell accurately into Dianchi Lake.

At this time, Qin Chuan slowly turned around, looked directly at Aobai, and said: "General Ao, I have something to tell you."

Qin Chuan paused for a moment, as if observing Oboi's reaction.

Then he continued: "Wang Fuchen has been brought to justice."

When Oboi heard this, he felt a little upset, but he remained calm on the surface.

"Although the matter of Wang Fuchen has been settled, I still have worries in my heart."

As Qin Chuan spoke, he picked up the fishing rod and swung it lightly. The fishing line once again broke through the water surface and fell into Dianchi Lake.

"General, you have been stationed at the border for a long time and have made outstanding contributions. I am very pleased. However, things in the world will decline after they reach their peak. This is the law of nature."

At this point, Qin Chuan paused deliberately and chuckled, "General, how do you think you can live the rest of your life peacefully after achieving success?"

Now Abahai completely understood Qin Chuan's meaning.

This is a hint for him to hand over his military power and enjoy his retirement in peace.

He took a deep breath, suppressed the waves in his heart, and replied: "I would like to hear the details."

Qin Chuan smiled slightly and said, "General, you only need to imitate the fish in the water and retreat at the right time to protect yourself and enjoy your old age. I know that you have the country and the people in your heart, but sometimes, letting go is also a kind of wisdom."

As he spoke, Qin Chuan gently lifted the fishing rod, and a fish jumped out of the water, but fell back into the water while struggling.

He took this opportunity to further hint to Oboi: "Fish know how to advance and retreat, and the general should understand the truth. I hope the general can think carefully and make the right choice. Otherwise, the water of Dianchi Lake may no longer be peaceful."

"Your Majesty is right. Although I am a dull subject, I understand the principle that 'water overflows when it is full, and the moon wanes when it waxes'."

As he spoke, he walked over to Qin Chuan, picked up a fishing rod, began to put bait on it, and cast the line with skillful movements.

“Just like the fish in Dianchi Lake, they swim in the vast waters, but they also need to know when to return to the deep pool to avoid the wind and waves.”

Qin Chuan glanced sideways, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

Aobai continued, "Since I followed the late emperor, I have fought in many battles in the south and the north. Although I have made some achievements, I know that all of this is due to your wise leadership and the strong support of the court. Now that I am old and my energy is fading, it is time for me to step back and let the younger generation show their talents."

At this point, Oboi paused deliberately, his eyes swept across the fishing rod in his hand, as if hinting at something: "I would like to follow the example of the fish in the water, retreat at the right time, return the military power in my hands to the court, and live in peace in the capital, enjoying the happiness of family. In this way, I will not only live up to the kindness of the late emperor, but also preserve my own integrity in my later years."

Qin Chuan heard this and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

He patted Aobai's shoulder gently to show his appreciation: "I am very pleased that the general has such a heart. I and the people of the world will never forget the great contributions you have made to the Great Wu Dynasty."

Qin Chuan and Aobai smiled at each other. There was no need for further words, as they knew each other's intentions.

At this moment, Qin Chuan's fishing rod suddenly shook violently.

"Oh? Looks like a big guy has taken the bait!"

A hint of excitement flashed in Qin Chuan's eyes. He quickly stabilized his body, tightly gripped the fishing rod with both hands, and felt the unusual force under the water.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Rang hurriedly stepped forward, ready to assist at any time.

"Your Majesty, please be careful!" Oboi also cast a concerned look.

Although he had decided to hand over his military power, at this critical moment, his instinct as a military general made him want to protect Qin Chuan.

Qin Chuan smiled slightly, indicating that he was fine.

I saw him pulling the rod hard from time to time, trying to pull the fish out of the water.

Sometimes you can slowly let out the line to allow the fish to burn off its energy while getting tired.

The fishing rod swayed from side to side as the fish struggled.

Qin Chuan found the right moment and pulled up the fishing rod suddenly. He saw a huge black carp weighing one hundred pounds jumping out of the water, shining silver in the sun.

"What a big fish!"

Pull the big fish ashore and let it struggle on the beach.

"Your Majesty is truly divine!"

Oboi also exclaimed in admiration.

Qin Chuan smiled and shook his head, saying: "It's just luck."

"However, this big fish is a good omen, indicating that the future of our Great Wu Dynasty will surely be prosperous, just like the water of Dianchi Lake, which has a long history."

.....

I went fishing today and my fishing rod got dragged away... my giant rod.

I couldn't pull the rod up, it was like there was a cow in the water, dragging me into the water, and then the fishing rod was gone.

I felt it, it was a huge thing weighing at least forty or fifty kilograms.