Li Tuo's face turned cold, and he quickly said, "Nonsense! My lord, there's no need to listen to any more. Just kill this man!"
Ying Zheng looked at the assassin and said, "The tribute grain has been increasing year by year, how could there have been a severe drought for three years?"
The assassin's voice grew colder, "The taxes are getting heavier every year, leaving everyone with no way to survive. Otherwise, how could he afford to pay so much tribute?"
"Guanzhong used to be a prosperous land where every household had plenty to eat and drink. Now everyone has become a beggar because countless people have died from taxes!"
Upon hearing this, Ying Zheng's face turned cold, and Li Si and Wang Jian's expressions were also extremely unpleasant.
If this is true, then the Qin Dynasty will surely be plunged into a bloodbath.
After a moment of silence, Ying Zheng finally spoke, "Let's go and take a look at the places where grain is grown."
Li Tuo's face turned ashen. "Does Your Excellency really intend to believe this fellow's nonsense?"
Ying Zheng ignored him and instead looked at the assassin, "Lead the way!"
Watching the group leave, Li Tuo frowned deeply.
A soldier nearby approached, "Sir, what should we do?"
Li Tuo said coldly, "Get ready."
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Ying Zheng stood in the field, his expression extremely cold and stern.
The fields, which should have been full of water, were now filled with dust, and the millet seedlings looked like they were dying at any moment.
Li Si stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Many fields over there have cracked and the seedlings have all died."
The assassin's face was icy. "Now do you believe me?"
No sooner had he finished speaking than Li Tuo arrived with a group of men.
Ying Zheng turned to look at Li Tuo, "Shouldn't you explain yourself?"
Li Tuo smiled faintly, "You jest, sir. They're just a bunch of ants. Do we really need to care about them?"
With a single glance from him, the soldiers brought up six boxes.
Ying Zheng frowned. "What does this mean?"
Li Tuo waved his hand, and the soldier opened the box, which was filled with glittering gold.
The assassin frowned, his face showing considerable worry.
Such a large box, containing a thousand taels of gold, would undoubtedly be a huge temptation for anyone.
Li Tuo looked at Ying Zheng and the others, "I will prepare the food for you to take back, so that you can complete your mission. Although what happened today is not good, it will not affect you in any way."
“These are gifts of thanks, as long as you act as if they never happened.”
Ying Zheng looked at the gold and said, "So much of it, it certainly shows some sincerity."
Li Tuo's lips curled up.
Who says money isn't everything?
The assassin's face was ashen.
But Ying Zheng's tone shifted, and his gaze sharpened. "However, who do you think you're talking to?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Jian's eyes turned cold, and his spear was already pointed at Li Tuo.
That overwhelming killing intent sent chills down the spines of everyone around.
Li Tuo's gaze turned cold. "It seems you're not smart."
As soon as he finished speaking, the group of soldiers rushed towards Ying Zheng and his men, slashing them with their swords.
Wang Jian stood in front of Ying Zheng, his spear dancing like a dragon, charging in and out seven times, quickly felling dozens of men to the ground.
Seeing this, Li Tuo looked quite panicked, realizing that something was wrong.
With skills like Wang Jian's, he must have a very impressive background.
He looked at Ying Zheng and the others, "Who exactly are you?"
Li Si shouted, "Why aren't you kneeling before His Majesty?!"
Li Tuo was taken aback. "Your Majesty? Hahaha, so it's the dog emperor?!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Jian flew into a rage, sweeping his spear across and striking Li Tuo in the chest. With a muffled thud, Li Tuo was sent flying, spitting out blood.
Li Tuo gritted his teeth, "You damned emperor! So what if you find out? I'm telling you, the Great Qin Dynasty is finished!"
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Consort Shu carried Ying Ziyu to the outside of the palace and saw Feng Quji.
Feng Quji cupped his hands and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Consort Shu nodded, "Prime Minister Feng, there's no need for such formalities."
Feng Quji stood up. "Your Majesty, you've come to see His Majesty, haven't you? I suggest you go back first. His Majesty is currently furious, and it wouldn't be good if it affected you."
No sooner had he finished speaking than Ying Zheng's furious shouts came from inside the hall.
"Feng Quji? He still has the nerve to show his face after doing such a disastrous job? Get him out of here! I'll settle accounts with him later!"
"I've already said I won't see anyone. Tell them all to get lost!"
Feng Quji looked at Consort Shu and said, "See?"
Consort Shu frowned slightly, then prepared to leave with Ying Ziyu in her arms.
Just as she turned around, a eunuch walked in and said, "Your Majesty, please wait."
Consort Shu stopped and turned to look at the eunuch.
The eunuch said amiably, "Your Majesty, please invite the Empress and the young master inside."
After saying this, he led the way.
Seeing this, Feng Quji quickly went to greet him, "What about me?"
The eunuch looked at Feng Quji with a complicated expression.
After hesitating for a moment, he still told the truth: "His Majesty wants you to get out."
"The farther the better."
Feng Quji stood frozen in place, feeling a burning sensation on his face.
After Consort Shu left, Feng Quji murmured to himself, "Didn't you say you wouldn't see anyone?"
"Your Majesty, this makes me very embarrassed."
Consort Shu entered the hall, curtsied, and said, "Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Ying Zheng waved his hand, "No need for formalities."
The little guy also stretched out his hands towards Ying Zheng and babbled.
[Dad, it's been so long since I've seen you.]
【miss.】
Upon seeing Ying Ziyu, Ying Zheng's anger subsided considerably. "Oh, my Yu'er, come here and let Daddy hold you!"
Holding the soft, fragrant little one, Ying Zheng beamed with joy.
My darling, you still remember to miss your dad.
[We meet again. Did Dad bring a gift this time?]
Ying Zheng: ...
Are you sure you're thinking about your dad?
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