Chapter 174 Double-crossing
Qin Jinzhi and Cui Ying went straight back to Qianniao Division.
Cui Ying couldn't believe it. "With so many people around, how could Xiao Zhen be so utterly inhumane!"
No wonder Xiao Zhen kept bandits under the emperor's nose without anyone noticing.
These princes, as expected, all regarded human life as worthless.
In order to hide soldiers, they did not hesitate to kill an entire village.
Qin Jinzhi returned to Qianniaosi and went straight to Hu Aman and Hu Ajiao's room.
How is the injury?
Hu Aman and Hu Ajiao immediately raised their arms to show off their muscles.
"See that? That's what you call strong!"
Qin Jinzhi smiled, then sat down to the side, "Have the people from Baique Temple prepare to go down the mountain."
The two were taken aback. Hu Ajiao asked, "There are too many people on the mountain. Qianniao Temple can't accommodate so many people. Isn't it too early?"
Qin Jinzhi shook her finger. "I've discovered a good place today, but after we go down the mountain, our people still need to do some good deeds to eliminate evil and maintain order."
Hu Aman was taken aback. "I'm quite good at robbing and looting."
Qin Jinzhi laughed out loud, "Then let's put it another way, 'the black eats the black'?"
Hu Aman gave a thumbs up, "That's what I'm best at!"
Qin Jinzhi said, "There is a stronghold a hundred miles outside the capital. The people in the stronghold are all bandits in disguise. I have taken a look and it can accommodate five thousand people without any problem. Let five thousand people go down the mountain, and the rest stay behind to guard Baique Temple as support."
Hu Ajiao thought for a moment, "Then should we just attack and capture the village, or..."
Qin Jinzhi's eyes turned cold. "Tu Shan."
Xiao Zhen dared to brazenly reveal to her that he was keeping bandits.
It's simply because the Zhao family has no powerful connections.
Having money but no power is always very dangerous.
Xiao Zhen is probably still happy that he has discovered so much good stuff.
However, she became even more certain of one thing.
Xiao Zhen was so eager for money because he wanted to support the private army in the stronghold.
If it was Xiao Yin's order, he wouldn't have to worry about money at all.
It seems that Xiao Zhen and Xiao Yin are not on the same page.
As she said before, it's only natural for princes to fight for the throne. Which prince doesn't want that position?
However, Xiao Zhen is not to be underestimated; he is ruthless and has great courage.
He actually managed to cultivate his own power by relying on Xiao Yin's authority.
If she hadn't been so eager to kill Xiao Yin, Qin Jinzhi would have really wanted to see these two allies turn on each other.
However, Qin Jinzhi also found a way to ensure that Xiao Yin and the Zheng family would never have a chance to turn things around.
When Qin Jinzhi entered the palace the next day, she saw the Thousand Birds Bureau at the gate carefully and strictly checking the ministers entering the palace.
Du Zhong was so angry that his face turned red and his neck bulged.
But no matter how angry he gets.
The guards all told him with cold faces that he could not enter the palace without undergoing an inspection.
Qin Jinzhi walked up to Du Zhong and asked, "Minister Du, why aren't you cooperating with the inspection? Are you hiding a concealed weapon? Or are you afraid my Thousand Bird Guard will take advantage of you?"
At that moment, a voice came from behind him that instantly raised Du Zhong's blood pressure.
"I don't know what kind of trouble he's causing every day. I wonder if he's done too many bad things and can't have a grandson. He just acts like a grandson all the time."
The surrounding ministers, barely suppressing their laughter, cooperated fully with the inspection, hoping to leave the area as soon as possible!
When gods fight, mortals suffer. Who knows what Old Wei will say next?
If Minister Du hears their laughter, he'll surely retaliate!
Qin Jinzhi, however, laughed heartily after hearing this without any hesitation.
She said to Wei Cha, "Come on, Old Wei, let me show you some special privileges."
With that, the two of them started walking towards the palace gate.
Chidori Guardian granted them passage directly.
Du Zhong immediately roared, "Why don't they need to be checked?"
The Thousand Bird Guards said quite matter-of-factly, "Commander Qin is our leader. If you were our leader, we wouldn't even bother to check you. Please cooperate, Minister Du!"
As Qin Jinzhi walked, she handed the memorial in her arms to Wei Cha.
"Today, I will trouble Elder Wei to use the power you once had when you debated with the emperor's grandfather."
Wei Cha raised one eyebrow and opened the memorial.
It contains all the things the Zheng family has done over the years.
The witnesses and physical evidence are complete.
All things considered, it would be unreasonable to say that the Zheng family and Consort Zheng had no connection to it.
Wei Cha stroked his mustache. "You're pushing King Ming to the brink of despair."
Qin Jinzhi said with her hands behind her back, "I have to force him. If he's not in a hurry, how can I find fault with him?"
Wei Cha chuckled, "There are Ming Wang's men in the Censorate, and I heard that there are quite a few impeachments against you today."
Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow. "How did you know, sir?"
Wei Cha said with an arrogant expression, "My name has been renowned in officialdom for so many years, and I still have a lot of prestige among the censors. Who doesn't have a couple of admirers?"
Many of the censors in the Censorate have powerful backers, but since they have become officials who speak out, they naturally want to make some contributions to the country.
Wei Lao was a legendary official in the State of Jin.
Censors who genuinely want to be good officials and speak out will all aspire to this position.
With more people moving around, more information naturally circulates.
Qin Jinzhi laughed out loud, "You're absolutely right that being old and not dying is a crime."
Wei Cha was so angry that he slapped him across the face.
Qin Jinzhi jumped forward, "You old thief, you should practice your legs."
Wei Cha watched as Qin Jinzhi backed away, looking at him.
His expression was flamboyant and dazzling.
It's too late to deny getting old; the rising stars have already taken over!
But that old scoundrel isn't ready to retire yet.
Wei Cha put the memorial into his sleeve.
He rolled up his sleeves as he walked.
He even moved his shoulders.
Many ministers behind him began to panic even before Wei Cha entered the hall, seeing his appearance.
Who has this King Yama set his sights on this time?
Qin Jinzhi stood on the platform and glanced at the emperor.
The emperor's eyelids twitched. This little bastard hadn't informed him beforehand again!
I wonder what trouble he's gotten himself into today!
Before Lord Hong could even speak...
Wei Cha stepped forward and said, "I have something to report."
The ministers behind him unconsciously took a step back.
Wei Cha did not wait for His Majesty to speak.
He pulled out today's Book of Life and Death from his sleeve.
With a flick of her wrist, Qin Jinzhi raised an eyebrow at the emperor.
It's not that I didn't want to inform you, it's just that I was afraid you would show favoritism.
The newly enfeoffed King Ming stood at the forefront of the court officials.
However, this place became a cage for Wei Cha to attack him at close range.
Using child prostitutes to engage in power-for-sex transactions to win over officials.
Embezzling state funds.
They seized the people's land, causing them to be displaced and lose their lives.
Bribes used to participate in the selection of imperial merchants.
Every single incident is inextricably linked to the Zheng family.
Wei Cha stepped forward. "King Ming, are you aware of all this?"
The Prince stepped forward, his face filled with panic. "Father, you know my nature. I know nothing about these things."
The emperor's face was as black as ink. "If you are unaware of the situation, what exactly is the Zheng family's intention in doing this? Is it to consolidate their position, or to change the dynasty?"
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