Chapter 111 Coming to the Door
The next day, he went to court.
Several officials jointly submitted a memorial requesting His Majesty to reclaim Qin Ye's military power.
"Your Majesty, the world is now at peace and there is no more war. Qin Ye is still clinging to his military power. If this continues, he will surely harbor ulterior motives. I urge Your Majesty to reconsider!"
The emperor waved his hand and said, "My dear minister, you are overthinking it. I grew up with the Prince of Zhenbei. During the twenty years of war, the Prince of Zhenbei shielded me from thirteen arrows and saved me from danger several times. I have also raised Jinzhi under my care since she was a child. I absolutely do not believe that he would have any disloyal intentions!"
To repay the debt of saving his life, his granddaughter was offered as a hostage.
From the day Qin Jinzhi entered the palace, it was an open secret among all the officials.
Previously, they relied on Qin's military prowess to fight against Chu, but now the war has ended.
No one knows whether Qin Ye has any disloyal intentions towards His Majesty.
But they knew that as long as Qin Ye held military power, they would be in danger.
These aristocratic families would be hampered for even a day.
"Your Majesty, the people on the frontier recognize Qin, not Xiao. The million-strong Zhenbei Army only obeys Qin Ye's orders. If military power is not taken back, it will eventually lead to disaster!"
The emperor frowned slightly. "The Prince of Zhenbei has fought on the frontier for decades, sparing the people of Chu from the suffering of slaughter. This is only natural. Now that the war is over, the people will not suffer like this again."
“Your Majesty! The Zhenbei Army numbers a million, and although the war has ended, they are still guarding the border and key war sites. Furthermore, the Prince of Zhenbei has led an army of 100,000 into the capital and stationed outside the city. If he harbors any disloyalty, he only needs to raise his arm and call for action, and the capital will fall in an instant.”
His Majesty's expression also turned somewhat grim. "I trust the Prince of Zhenbei. As for the matter of military power, allow me to think it over carefully and we will discuss it again later."
"His Majesty!"
Wei Cha suddenly cleared his throat.
The ministers who were still calling out "Your Majesty" were startled.
The last time Wei Cha made a formal report in the palace, which made many ministers keep their distance from him.
During court sessions, I was afraid he would pull out another memorial from who-knows-where.
Seeing that Wei Cha did not make a move, the minister spoke again.
"His Majesty!"
Wei Cha turned around and asked, "Did you put chicken feathers in your ears?"
The minister was taken aback, then his face flushed red. "Vulgar!"
Wei Cha raised an eyebrow and glanced at him sideways. "Didn't you hear His Majesty say we'd discuss it later? Which word didn't you understand? Why don't you let His Majesty come down and give you that seat?"
The minister immediately knelt down, "Your Majesty! I had absolutely no such intention!"
Doesn't this mean he harbors rebellious intentions?
Wei Cha pressed on, "Then what do you mean? Explain yourself now, or I'll have to report you!"
Wei Cha then took out a blank memorial from his sleeve and said to the Emperor, "Your Majesty, may I borrow your pen?"
The ministers stared wide-eyed, wondering what was going on.
It's happening right there!
The minister was interrupted by Wei Cha and could no longer focus on the matter of military power.
"Your Majesty, Heaven and Earth can bear witness to my heart; I have absolutely no intention what Lord Wei has described!"
Wei Cha glanced at him sideways, "What do you mean by that?"
The minister had the words on the tip of his tongue but dared not utter them.
He dared not speak, but Wei Cha dared to write.
"This man has behaved improperly before the palace. I request that he be punished with ten strokes of the cane!"
What Wei Cha just said is true; if His Majesty does not punish him, it would damage the dignity of the imperial family.
The minister wanted to explain, but ten strokes of the cane were far too lenient compared to his treasonous intentions.
"Your subject accepts the imperial decree and expresses his gratitude!"
Seeing this, Wei Cha asked, "Is there anyone else who wants to stand up for His Majesty?"
The memorials on the dragon's desk requesting the return of military power were piled up in one long stack.
Those in the hall exchanged glances. Since His Majesty had already relented and agreed to discuss it further, they naturally couldn't push too hard.
Moreover, who dares to provoke this King of Hell!
Seeing this, Wei Cha put his hands in his pockets and returned to his position.
The officials behind him unconsciously took two steps back to keep their distance from him.
After the court session, the ministers avoided Wei Cha like the plague.
However, these officials who made the request did not know that Wei Cha was not a real devil.
Qin Jinzhi is the one.
The news of the memorial was immediately disseminated.
Qin Jinzhi then went to their door.
"Help! Murder! Is there no law under the emperor's nose? How dare you, a princess, act so arrogantly! I will definitely report your Zhenbei Prince's Mansion to the authorities!"
Qin Jinzhi sat on the street, and across from her was Zhang Qiang's mansion.
That's the minister who was criticized by Wei Cha for his improper conduct in front of the palace today.
He was lying on the bed recovering from his injuries when suddenly a group of people burst into the room and dragged him out of the mansion.
They even hung him in front of his own mansion.
He looked up and saw Qin Jinzhi sitting in the open space in front of her mansion.
Before anyone could figure out what was going on, Qin Jinzhi shouted, "Yun Que, attack!"
Yun Que drew her whip from her waist and lashed out.
"ah!"
"Qin Jinzhi! What are you doing!"
"ah!"
Zhang Qiang already had a wound on his back, and after Yun Que lashed him a few times, Zhang Qiang's skin was torn and bleeding.
Qin Jinzhi sipped her tea and said in a cold tone, "Was it you who impeached my grandfather in front of His Majesty?"
Zhang Qiang was taken aback. "So what if it is?"
Qin Jinzhi nodded, "Then there was no mistake. Yun Que, just leave her with a breath."
Zhang Qiang screamed in agony as he was beaten, and passersby gathered around.
Before long, Zhang Qiang was knocked unconscious.
Seeing this, Qin Jinzhi got up and left, saying, "Next place!"
Within a single day, all the ministers who had submitted memorials requesting the return of military power were hung at their own doorsteps and beaten to the point of near death.
Qin Jinzhi's arrogant behavior instantly ignited an uproar in the capital.
The Prince of Zhenbei's mansion allowed the raising of its own soldiers, so this princess led her soldiers to attack each household one by one.
Qin Jinzhi listened to the gossip about her as she fiddled with the chessboard.
"This fire should be enough."
Yun Jin walked in and said, "Princess, Miss Cui is looking for you."
Qin Jinzhi was somewhat surprised, "What is she doing out so late?"
When Cui Ying walked in, she had a look on her face as if she had seen a ghost.
"Your Highness! What are you trying to do! How could someone cause such a huge disaster! Do you know that more than a dozen ministers have already jointly petitioned the Emperor!"
Holding a black piece, Qin Jinzhi said matter-of-factly, "I beat them half to death. If they don't complain after that, they're being too nice."
"You did this on purpose?"
Qin Jinzhi placed a piece, "Otherwise what?"
Cui Ying sat down opposite her with an incredulous look on her face. "Can you tell me what you're trying to do? Do you still want to establish the Thousand Birds Guard? Now that the ministers have joined forces to petition the emperor, I think the Thousand Birds Guard is doomed to fail."
Qin Jinzhi picked up another white piece, "Do you know how my grandfather has appeased all these people I've caused trouble in the capital over the years?"
Cui Ying was speechless. "All sorts of rewards, His Majesty won't punish you. He can only give them more gold and silver to make them feel more at ease."
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow. "Yes, and no."
Cui Ying waited patiently for his words.
“The gold and silver are not the most important things; what matters is the meaning they convey.”
Cui Ying pouted, "Isn't this just His Majesty expressing his apology to these people because of you, the tyrant of the capital?"
Qin Jinzhi smiled and said, "Apologize? Thunder and rain are all imperial favors, so why would the emperor feel apologetic?"
Cui Ying frowned. "What else could it be?"
Qin Jinzhi placed her white piece, and the situation on the chessboard instantly became tense.
"What they want is His Majesty's compromise in exchange for what they desire!"
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