Helian Jue wrote an order on the spot, folded it, sealed it, and handed it to Huang Yin, instructing him to ride a horse with horseshoes nailed on it directly to Huangzhou.
In addition, Helian Jue also sent someone riding a horse without horseshoes to the same destination along the same route.
As he watched the two men and their horses depart, Helian Jue began to plan how to maximize the profits from horseshoes!
In fact, after seeing the veteran successfully nail the horseshoes, Helian Jue completely believed Xie Yuan.
Sending someone on horseback for a long distance is simply a way to obtain specific numerical values.
The two warhorses galloped back and forth for more than 800 li in total. Did they have horseshoes? What was the exact degree of wear on their hooves?
With clear numerical values, Helian Jue could then properly negotiate terms with others.
"They probably won't be back until tomorrow. Let's come back and check on them again tomorrow."
Helian Jue already had a general idea in mind. He composed himself and smiled as he spoke to Xie Yuan.
"OK!"
Xie Yuan nodded. In fact, she didn't need to come back to see how useful horseshoes were.
This is the crystallization of the wisdom of the ancient people.
However, since it was she who brought this up, Xie Yuan, as the person involved, should indeed have been present to witness it.
Helian Jue's initiative to invite her is also a sign that he does not forget her contributions!
Xie Yuan understood Helian Jue's feelings.
The couple discussed and agreed before leaving the cavalry camp and returning to the palace by oxcart.
It was already afternoon.
As soon as he entered, Helian Chen greeted him, "Your Highness, Your Majesty, Cui Boyong's assets have been inventoried."
"Furthermore, following the clues provided by Your Majesty, I indeed found the secret room in Cui Boyong's study and obtained account books and other evidence."
"Cui Boyong and his family have all been taken back to the Prince's residence to await His Highness and Her Majesty's judgment!"
Helian Jue and Xie Yuan exchanged a glance. Tsk, ever since Helian Jue returned yesterday, he's been helping with the wedding ceremony and running around solving the problem of warhorses.
The young couple were so busy they barely had time to breathe, and had long forgotten about Mr. Cui.
However, Helian Jue still remembered what he had said when he first returned.
He estimated the time, and it was just right!
"Tomorrow is the three-day period I promised. Then, outside the governor's office, I will hold a public trial for Cui Boyong and several corrupt officials who colluded with him!"
Helian Jue still wanted to use Cui Boyong's head to establish his authority.
He wanted everyone in Yuezhou, and even most of Lingnan, to know that from now on, no more "civil unrest" would be allowed in Lingnan.
Yuezhou and Lingnan have always been part of the territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty, under the jurisdiction of the Great Zhou Emperor and the Great Zhou Law.
However, since the emperor was far away in the capital and could not manage the region personally, this vassal king was tasked with upholding the law, strengthening his rule, and stabilizing the southern border!
"By the way, have you taken the Yuezhou camp yet?"
There was also a military camp in Yuezhou, mostly populated by exiled military households.
Xie Yuan's first henchman, Zheng Yurong, and his whole family had worked as laborers in the Yuezhou military camp.
On the very day Helian Jue returned to Yuezhou with his army, he dispatched a portion of his troops directly to the Yuezhou camp.
Now that a day and a night have passed, given the strength and efficiency of Helian Jue's army, the result should already be in sight.
"Your Highness, we have just received a battle report that the Yuezhou camp has been captured!"
At this point, Helian Chen puffed out his chest.
He's proud.
When Helian Jue was deposed, his entourage dispersed, leaving him as the only captain among the six guards of the Eastern Palace.
Outsiders laughed at him for being foolish, and even his own father advised him to sever ties with the deposed crown prince as soon as possible.
Despite all the rumors and gossip, Helian Chen paid no attention.
He had his sights set on Helian Jue.
Now, only a year has passed, and Helian Jue has shown everyone with his overwhelming power—
Even after being crippled and exiled to Lingnan, Helian Jue remained a proud and powerful figure.
As for Helian Chen, he wisely chose the right master.
Right now it's just Lingnan, but in the not-too-distant future... it's not impossible for him to be ennobled and appointed as a high-ranking official.
Thinking of the bright future, Helian Chen felt a surge of pride.
In his entire life, he had only set his sights on Helian Jue.
He will assist His Highness the King of Yue in ascending to the supreme throne!
"good!"
Helian Jue nodded in satisfaction.
Having captured the Yuezhou camp, Yuezhou was now completely under his control.
With Cui Boyong to be publicly tried tomorrow, Helian Jue will be even more confident.
...
In the dungeon of the Yue King's Mansion in Crescent Moon Town, Cui Boyong and Madam Zheng were locked in the same cell.
The couple appeared disheveled and terrified.
They pinned their hopes on Helian Jue not daring to kill them, but their lives were ultimately in someone else's hands.
Whether you live or die is not up to you!
"My lord, is there any news from outside?"
Madam Zheng, accustomed to a life of luxury, truly could not withstand such torment.
He hadn't eaten or drunk anything all day, and slept on a straw mat at night.
In the middle of the night, rats and cockroaches scurried around, frightening Madam Zheng into screaming repeatedly.
After a night of commotion, Madam Zheng seemed to have aged ten years.
She really couldn't take it anymore; she wanted to leave as soon as possible.
Madam Zheng had been married to Cui Boyong for over a decade and had been the mistress of the house for so many years, so she naturally knew that Cui Boyong had some tricks up his sleeve.
The Xie family set a trap, and Helian Jue pretended to be weak while secretly taking advantage of the situation. This cunning couple wiped out all of the Cui family's open armed forces.
Cui Boyong and Madam Zheng also became prisoners.
However, Madam Zheng did not despair, because she knew that the Cui family still had assassins.
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