Liu Wei stopped and looked back, only to see a fat, burly man walking towards him.
Big head and thick neck, either a tycoon or a butcher!
Judging from this person's attire, Liu Wei immediately guessed that this person was He Jin!
He pretended not to know her and turned to ask Huang Qiong:
"General Huang, who is this fat-headed, big-eared fellow? How dare he make such a racket at the palace gate?"
He Jin frequently entered and exited the palace, so Huang Qiong recognized him immediately.
"Your Highness, he is the Great General!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Wei immediately turned around and pretended to be very surprised, saying, "Oh dear, I thought it was a butcher delivering pork to the palace, but I didn't expect it to be General He. My apologies for not recognizing you!"
"I wonder what important matter the General has summoned me for?"
He Jin was already furious when he heard Liu Wei say that he was fat and had big ears, and he wanted nothing more than to go up and beat him up.
But Liu Wei went even further, directly calling him a butcher.
This made He Jin so angry that his neck turned red and thick.
Given that this was the entrance to the palace and the other party was a prince, He Jin swallowed hard.
"King Yunzhong came all the way from the Hetao region with only a hundred or so guards. Where did all these coins come from?"
Last night, Empress He's private savings at Baoguo Temple were robbed, and Liu Wei is the prime suspect.
Now, Liu Wei is brazenly bringing more than ten cartloads of money into the palace; its origin is certainly questionable.
These coins might be the ones that were stolen from Baoguo Temple last night.
Thinking of all this, He Jin naturally wanted to investigate.
If Liu Wei finds any evidence or clues that he cannot explain, then detain him, which will be a good opportunity to explain to Empress He!
"Where my money comes from is none of your business."
Liu Wei had already anticipated that He Jin would ask this question, so he answered lazily.
"There was a fire at Baoguo Temple last night, and a lot of property was stolen. You are a prime suspect and must explain where it came from!"
He Jin said with a frown.
The more Liu Wei resists, the more it suggests he's up to no good.
These coins might be the ones that went missing last night!
"Hahaha, why should I explain to you how I acquired my wealth?"
"General He, we agreed last night that you would exchange gold for my men, but instead you sent troops to ambush them!"
"You're so untrustworthy, I haven't even said anything to you, and you're already turning around and accusing me!"
Liu Wei burst into laughter.
He Jin, under the orders of Empress He, repeatedly sent people to harm Liu Wei, and the account book is already quite thick with records!
Liu Wei didn't have time to settle accounts with He Jin right now; he needed to get the money to Liu Hong as soon as possible and obtain the seal of the General of the North.
It's not yet the time when generals are everywhere and lieutenant generals and colonels are as common as dogs; the value of the General Who Guards the North is self-evident.
The ranks are Grand General, General of the Flying Cavalry, General of the Chariots and Cavalry, General of the Guards, and General of the Four Directions. Below them are the Generals of the Four Expeditions and Four Garrisons!
Liu Wei wanted the title of General Who Guards the North in order to make his military campaigns against the foreign tribes in the north more justifiable.
At the same time, it also allowed his three lieutenant generals and strategist to receive rewards from the imperial court.
Zhang Liao, Xue Rengui, and Di Qing are undoubtedly Lieutenant Generals!
As for Yao Guangxiao, he was naturally a military advisor and general!
They were given official government positions, which naturally boosted their work enthusiasm.
Liu Wei's words made He Jin scratch his head and say, "You must explain where it came from, or I'll detain you!"
Seeing that he couldn't win the argument, He Jin immediately resorted to bullying, "He Fang, pass on my order to quickly invite Commandant Yuan to bring his troops!"
One of his tall and imposing guards immediately wanted to send him to relay the order.
Since arguing with Liu Wei won't get us anywhere, let's resort to violence!
Liu Wei naturally wouldn't tolerate him: "These are coins sent to Father Emperor, how dare you stop them? Are you looking for death?"
"Get out of my way! If you block my path, I won't hesitate to give you a braised pork dish!"
After Liu Wei finished speaking, he directed the carriage to move inside.
"Don't leave!"
He Jin's obese body rolled to the front of the first carriage.
That's right, with its round and plump body, it really did roll over like a ball.
Huang Qiong watched from the side, not daring to step forward.
It's best not to get involved when gods are fighting, otherwise you might accidentally hurt someone and have to swallow your pride.
However, having just received Liu Wei's money, his heart was naturally already on Liu Wei's side.
Moreover, these silver and copper coins were intended for Liu Hong, and the imperial guards would have the opportunity to receive some as a reward.
Since it was closely related to his own interests, Huang Qiong certainly couldn't stand by and watch He Jin act arrogantly here, so he hurriedly signaled his subordinates to run to the palace to report.
Liu Wei was surprised that He Jin insisted on arguing with him, and his face immediately darkened: "I will only say this once, get out of my way!"
He Jin saw that Liu Wei's face was already frosty, but he didn't take it seriously.
Would Liu Wei dare to be violent towards him?
Seeing that He Jin remained unmoved and stood in the middle of the road blocking the way, Liu Wei's coachman dared not urge the horse on.
So he quickly walked to the side of the first carriage and quietly punched the horse's rump.
The horse, in pain, lost control and galloped forward.
He Jin stood smugly in the middle of the road.
He assumed Liu Wei must be feeling guilty, and that by blocking the way in the middle of the road, no one would dare to do anything to him.
Even Liu Wei, this prince!
At this moment, He Jin held the position of Grand General, wielding immense power in the court, and all officials, high and low, depended on him.
If Liu Wei dares to disrespect him, he will have an excuse to find people to verbally attack and criticize Liu Wei.
However, the startled horse did not recognize him as the great general and charged at He Jin with its head held high and hooves raised.
"Oh my god!"
By the time He Jin realized it, the startled horse had already pulled the carriage up in front of him.
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