Chapter 33: Heads fall to the ground and blood splatters in the hall!
Xuanwu's tone was deep and powerful. He reported: "Sir, the task of fertilizing the land has been completed. Three thousand kilograms of seeds are about to be sown."

"But, in recent days, we have repeatedly spotted experts in night clothes roaming around the fields. They are extremely skilled in light combat and are difficult to catch. Once driven away, they disappear without a trace in an instant."

"I beg you to show me how to deal with this situation."

After hearing this, Ying Heng fell into deep thought.

These 3,000 kilograms of rice, potatoes and sweet potatoes have different growing environments and different planting densities. For rice alone, nearly 2,000 acres of land are needed.

Adding the arable land required for sweet potatoes and potatoes, the total area is indeed quite large.

Although the five hundred Jinwei can be trusted to ensure that farming is not disturbed, they cannot prevent the snooping of these mysterious masters.

Ying Heng knew very well that these frequently appearing men in black were most likely from the same force as the black-clad masters he had expelled a few days ago.

They may not have obvious hostility, but they are full of curiosity about all the secrets of Ying Heng.

Ying Heng always plans before he acts. At some critical moments when things have not yet come to light, he does not want others to know, even if the other party is not his enemy.

It seems that this matter will ultimately have to be resolved with the help of military force.

Forget it, I'll go talk to that old Wang today and ask him to do his part.

"I have understood the situation and will send someone to handle it later. You just need to cooperate actively."

Afterwards, everyone had breakfast together, and Ying Heng led two young maids into the court for the first time.
Inside the Xianyang Palace and Zhangtai Palace, the sun is now shining brightly on the earth.

However, the morning court session, which should have ended long ago on normal days, was still going on.

Many ministers had never experienced such a "late" morning court.

In desperation, the two prime ministers in charge arrived early and left only one sentence.

"All memorials are put on hold for the time being, and all ministers are waiting here."

"Wait a minute everyone!"

Last night, Ying Heng had informed the two prime ministers in advance that he would be in court today to handle government affairs.

Li Si and Feng Quji issued orders early on that all officials were not allowed to take leave or be absent.

Early that morning, everyone had gathered in the palace before dawn, but the court proceedings had yet to begin, and they were left waiting in agony.

Until the sun rose and the rosy glow filled the eastern sky, Ying Heng and two maids leisurely walked into the court.

Upon seeing this, the two prime ministers took the lead to step forward and salute respectfully.

Yi Meng thought for a moment and performed a slightly awkward scholar's greeting. Wang Ben smiled heartily and greeted him, "Little guy, you're here."

Although the other ministers were already hungry and impatient, no one said anything.

At this moment, seeing Ying Heng walking leisurely to the court with two maids, he was even more secretly angry.

"Mr. Thirteen, according to court rules, the morning court session should be held at 5: a.m. (: p.m.). Why did you arrive only after : p.m.?"

"Since the two prime ministers have decided that you will be the regent, why don't you follow the rules of etiquette?"

"Mr. Thirteen, according to etiquette and rules, maids and other non-official staff are not allowed to participate in court meetings. I beg you to ask the maid to wait outside the palace."

"Mr. Thirteen..."

Ying Heng moved forward all the way, and wherever he went, the ministers who gave him advice followed him.

But he always smiled and did not respond.

After he placed a chair beside the dragon throne and sat down, he nodded slightly to the two prime ministers and announced calmly:

"From today on, I will officially be the regent."

"First, Qinglong, please report on the progress of your investigation into Zhao Gao's treason in the past few days."

Following the sound of footsteps on the ground, Qinglong stepped forward and clasped his fists to report.

"After three days of close scrutiny, it was discovered that Zhao Gao's cousin, the Imperial Court Judge Zhao Qi, had secretly colluded with the remnants of the six kingdoms and privately communicated with Xianyang's confidential intelligence."

"Sima Liu, who was in charge of the Ministry of Finance, was secretly instructed by Zhao Gao to withhold tax grain. In just three years, 10,000 dan of grain was missing, and it is suspected that it went into the pockets of the old nobles of the six countries."

"The Shangdang County Magistrate and the Julu County Magistrate colluded with him, colluding with each other and deceiving their superiors and subordinates..."

"Under the instruction of Zhao Gao, the Deputy Minister of Rites privately devalued the official salt and carried out illegal transactions..." "The Imperial Household Department's Deputy Minister secretly replaced the palace guards with Zhao Gao's personal troops..."

"..."

In one breath, Qinglong listed the names of more than a dozen powerful officials, including the Nine Ministers, local officials, and military commanders, all of whom were important figures in the Qin Dynasty.

After Qinglong finished his statement with an expressionless face, the entire court was instantly thrown into an uproar.

Just a few days ago, Li Si announced the establishment of the Jinyiwei, which aims to supervise all officials. However, many court officials did not take it seriously.

They thought it was just a show, a formality.

Among these officials, which one was not a meritorious official who followed Emperor Qin Shi Huang in his campaigns and expansion of territory?

They are all dignitaries who hold real power in the Qin Dynasty.

Now that the country has been stabilized, it is time to enjoy the fruits of its labor. What does it matter if we gain a little benefit?
How can we allow a newly rising youngster to investigate at will?
However, no one expected that Qinglong from the Jinyiwei was serious about it!
It only took three days to get to the bottom of Zhao Gao's activities!

You must know that Zhao Gao had followed the First Emperor for many years, and his followers had already infiltrated all levels of the Qin Dynasty, and it was not easy to shake them.

In fact, all the ministers were well aware of the bad deeds of those people.

It can even be said that among all the civil and military officials in the court, there is no one who does not have some shameful things to do.

Just when everyone was wondering what kind of punishment these powerful officials would receive after the Jinyiwei found out about these problems,

On the stage, Ying Heng smiled and said, "It's good that we have found out. If that's the case, let's execute these people together."

boom! ! !
Shocked! All the civil and military officials in the court were stunned!

"All executed?!"

The ministers were shocked and couldn't believe it.

Some officials colluded with the remnants of the six kingdoms and deserved their punishment, but others suffered this disaster simply because of a slight arrears in taxes.

Compared with the great contributions they made to establishing the country, the crimes they face today are insignificant.

"Ying Che, how dare you do this!"

"I am the Minister of Justice, one of the Nine Ministers. My correspondence with others is all official business. How can I be accused of treason?"

"Ying Che, we are all important officials appointed by the late emperor. As a prince regent, what right do you have to be so cruel to us?"

"Ying Che, you...you are simply a tyrant!"

In the court, Ying Che's smile remained calm.

Qinglong had already dispatched the Jinyiwei to quietly move a tiger-head guillotine to the center of the hall.

In an instant, several officials whose names were called were tied up and pushed in front of the guillotine.

Seeing that Ying Che was actually going to be executed in court, everyone was terrified!
"Prime Minister Li, please save me! As the Prime Minister of Qin, how can you sit back and watch the Thirteenth Prince do what he wants?"

"Mr. Feng, every New Year, I often go to your house to honor your son! You can't just stand by and watch him die!"

"General Wang Ben, I was a soldier under your command in the past. Please spare my life for our friendship!"

Li Si and Feng Quji both looked as stern as iron, and Feng Quji even cursed in his heart.

You can just die, but why bother bringing up the matter of giving gifts to my son!

However, Wang Ben felt very sorry when he saw his former subordinate was about to be beheaded, and was about to speak up to dissuade him.

however!
Snap! The head fell to the ground, and blood splattered all over the hall.

Then, the sound of clacking followed...

Howling, cursing, shit and urine flowing, blood flowing like a river,
Until the very end, all the civil and military officials in the court were silent.

After dozens of heads rolled down, the main hall of Zhangtai Palace was immersed in a sea of ​​blood, with only the faint sound of flowing blood.

All the ministers turned pale and stood still, fear deeply imprinted on their faces.

(End of this chapter)