As he turned the pages, his brows furrowed more and more.
It turned out that Qi Xi's identity and background were indeed as he said, he was the son of a brave Qin army soldier.
And the son of the powerful and his cronies were indeed suspected of tampering with the military records.
What shocked Prince Fusu even more was that similar cases had occurred frequently in recent years, and the military merits of many soldiers had been usurped by the sons of powerful people or their cronies.
"These people are so bold that they dare to openly challenge the laws and justice of the Qin Dynasty!" Prince Fusu was so angry that he punched the table.
If this behavior is not stopped in time, the morale of the Qin army will be in chaos and the peace of the country will be seriously threatened.
Just as Prince Fusu was lost in thought, Xiao Shitou's hurried voice came from outside the door: "Prince, I am honored to see you."
"Please come in." Prince Fusu quickly adjusted his mood and regained his usual calmness and composure.
Meng Yi strode into the study with a stern look on his face, and it was obvious that he had come here to replace his military merits.
This matter is of great importance. If not handled properly, it may cause unrest in the court and even shake the foundation of the Qin Dynasty.
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The two looked at each other, no words needed.
"Lord Meng, what happened on the street has spread throughout the court and the country, and has had a very bad impact. We must handle it properly." Prince Fusu spoke first, his tone firm and forceful.
Meng Yi nodded in agreement and added: "It's just that the situation in the court is complicated and there may be some changes. I wonder if Qian Xiao, the son of a powerful noble who is trying to steal military merit, has a bigger backer behind him?"
Upon hearing this, Prince Fusu's eyes flashed with determination, and he handed the information he had found to Meng Yi: "These people are all related to one person, that is Zhao Gao who has been cut into pieces!"
"What?"
Meng Yi was shocked when he heard this, and quickly took the information and read it carefully.
Sure enough, he found that these cases were inextricably linked to Zhao Gao, and he couldn't help but frown.
"But Zhao Gao is dead, and many things can no longer be verified." Meng Yi said worriedly.
Prince Fusu nodded, his eyes revealing an unquestionable determination: "Yes, we must take this opportunity to thoroughly investigate the corruption and injustice inside and outside the court."
"However, to prevent someone from taking advantage of this, Lord Meng, I hope you can conduct another in-depth investigation to find out the truth and identify all those involved."
"But, Meng Yi will definitely live up to the mission." Meng Yi promised solemnly, then turned around and left the study.
After leaving Prince Fusu's study, Meng Yi went straight to Qian Xiao's mansion.
To find out the truth, we must start from the source, and Qian Xiao, as the culprit who replaced military merits, is the focus of his investigation.
Qian Xiao and Zhao Gao were from the same hometown, and Qian Xiao had received a lot of protection and instructions from Zhao Gao.
Unexpectedly, he went to Qian Xiao's mansion but found nothing.
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At this time, Qian Xiao was still drunk and lying on the beauty's lap, drinking and having fun with a group of beautiful girls, completely ignoring the impending storm in the outside world.
In the courtyard, the candlelight flickered, the sound of stringed instruments was heard, and the air was filled with intoxicating fragrance. He was wearing a gorgeous brocade robe, his face was flushed, and a smug smile hung on the corners of his mouth.
He sat at a carved pear wood table, which was filled with a variety of fine wines and delicacies, the aroma of which was mouth-watering.
Qian Xiao first took a sip gently, then closed his eyes and savored the mellow taste, as if the whole world was intoxicated by it.
"Good wine! Really good wine!" Qian Xiao couldn't help but exclaimed, then raised his head and drank it all in one gulp, with a look of satisfaction on his face.
The beauties beside him, dressed in light gauze and with graceful figures, were looking at him with affectionate eyes, as if he was the only one in the world.
As he got drunker, Qian Xiao's words became more and more bold and uninhibited. He hugged a beauty beside him and pulled her close to him. The two looked into each other's eyes, with ambiguous light flashing in their eyes.
"Meiji, do you know how many heroes there are in this world? No matter how hard we fight, all the credit goes to me." Qian Xiao said proudly, his fingers gently stroking Meiji's cheek, the touch as delicate as silk.
Meiji smiled slightly, with a look of shyness and admiration in her eyes: "The general is famous and there is no hero who can compare to him. Moreover, among all things in the world, only the tenderness and beauty in front of us are the most real."
Qian Xiao laughed out loud when he heard this, as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world: "Meiji, you are so naive and cute. In the Qin Dynasty, only those with power and influence can have everything. Look at this table full of delicious food and wine, and this courtyard full of bright lights. Which one is not brought by power?"
Meiji shook her head slightly, a barely perceptible worry flashing in her eyes: "General, you may be right, but I only want your sincerity."
Qian Xiao seemed to be touched by the beauty's words. He was silent for a moment, then burst into laughter again: "Haha, Meiji, you are really shocking. I have no regrets to have a beauty like you by my side."
As he spoke, he picked up the wine glass again, clinked glasses with Meiji, and drank it all. Then, he leaned against the beauty with drunken eyes, a satisfied smile on his lips, as if the whole world had been conquered by him.
Suddenly, a burst of noisy footsteps and the sound of metal colliding exploded like thunder, instantly waking him up from his sweet dream.
He suddenly raised his head, his eyes wide open, and the drunkenness was mostly dissipated by the sudden change, replaced by an uncontrollable anger.
He pushed away the beauty beside him, stood up suddenly like an enraged tiger, and pointed at the intruding Qin soldiers.
His voice was a little hoarse and arrogant after drinking: "How dare you, a bunch of bastards, trespass into this general's residence! Are you tired of living?"
The soldiers had expressionless faces, as if they were watching a clown about to die, and no one paid any attention to his threats.
Seeing this, Qian Xiao was furious. He pulled out the long sword hanging on the wall. The tip of the sword flashed coldly in the sun. He pointed it at the leading soldier and said, "Who sent you here? Why don't you retreat?"
His voice echoed in the courtyard, carrying with it an unquestionable dominance and arrogance.
However, at this moment, a steady and powerful voice came from outside the door, like a basin of cold water in winter, instantly extinguishing the fire in his heart.
"It's me."
Meng Yi, wearing iron armor, walked in steadily. His eyes were as cold as a knife, as if they could penetrate all the hypocrisy and lies in people's hearts.
Qian Xiao's hand holding the sword began to tremble unconsciously. He pretended to be calm and tried to save some face: "Meng... Lord Meng, why are you here? And you brought so many people with you."
Although Qian Xiao was the son of a powerful and wealthy family, no son of a powerful and wealthy family could stand in front of Meng Yi.
But Meng Yi ignored his words and just looked at him coldly: "Qian Xiao, you have been exposed for your crimes of pretending to be a military hero and deceiving your superiors and subordinates. Now, come back with me and accept the investigation."
Qian Xiao's face turned pale as paper in an instant. The sword in his hand dropped weakly, and his eyes were full of fear and despair.
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