The execution itself in an act of corruption. Yang Yanming know exactly what happened to the money, yet he was afraid to mention names to protect the safety of his family. It is believe that the money was used as a bribe to some high level government officials.
Yes, but the question for the rest of us rogue traders is: Was it really slow or really fast execution?
I don't think he had a chance at living. I think they would of executed him had he told them where the money was.