Night falls again, and the silence of Xianyang City cannot conceal the undercurrent of power.

Ying Yuan stood in front of the desk, playing with a secret report in his hand, his eyes cold.

This secret report came from Feng Jie, the Jinyiwei commander whom he trusted the most, and its content concerned the remaining aristocratic family forces in the court.

Although Feng Quji is dead, the remnants of these aristocratic families are still making moves in secret.

"The aristocratic family has not yet completely surrendered."

Ying Yuan whispered to himself, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

He knew that, although the purge had weakened the power of the aristocratic families, their roots were still deeply embedded in the power and wealth of the Qin.

Feng Quji is just a symbol of the resistance of the aristocratic families, while those families hiding in the dark are the real hidden dangers that are difficult to eliminate.

"Sir, I have arranged for the Royal Guards to increase surveillance on the remaining members of the aristocratic families in the court."

Chen Ping walked into the study, also holding a report in his hand, with a serious expression.

"Although they dare not rebel openly, they still collude secretly and try to influence local officials and the military."

Ying Yuan nodded slightly and sneered.

"People from aristocratic families never give up their interests easily."

“Feng Quji is dead, but they won’t stop there.”

"They thought they could continue to hide in the court and wait for an opportunity to counterattack."

Chen Ping whispered, "I have already found out that several local officials have close ties with the noble families."

"They still control a lot of wealth and resources in the local area, and even some military generals are influenced by them."

Ying Yuan's eyes suddenly became sharp.

"Sure enough, they have already prepared to secretly accumulate strength."

"As long as the aristocratic families remain strong, the Qin Empire will never be truly stable."

Chen Ping nodded, with a hint of worry on his face.

"Sir, the power of these noble families in the local area is complex and intertwined. It takes great patience and determination to deal with them."

“If we act rashly, it may cause local unrest and even stir up unrest on the border.”

Ying Yuan took a deep breath, his eyes calm and determined.

"It is precisely because their influence is so huge that they must be eradicated completely."

"Otherwise, when they fully recover their strength, they will become the biggest threat to our Great Qin."

“We must eradicate the root of the problem.”

Chen Ping hesitated for a moment, then said, "Sir, can those local officials who are in collusion with the noble families be retained temporarily?"

"We can gradually weaken their power instead of eradicating them all at once."

Ying Yuan shook his head slightly, his tone cold.

"These people have formed a community of interests with the noble families, so it is impossible for them to be used by me easily."

"If we don't deal with it immediately, they will take advantage of the opportunity to grow stronger, or even strike back at a critical moment."

"I must not leave them any chance."

After hearing this, although Chen Ping admired Ying Yuan's decisiveness, he was still worried.

"I understand your determination, but such a large-scale purge may cause unrest in the court, and may even make the neutral faction begin to doubt our motives."

Ying Yuan smiled coldly, his eyes filled with endless coldness.

"Neutral?"

"These people are wavering and have long become a cancer in the court."

"Although they did not openly support Feng Quji, their hesitation and wait-and-see attitude were in themselves a betrayal."

"I will not allow them to continue to influence the decisions of the court."

Chen Ping nodded slightly, and then said: "I have arranged personnel to gradually control the movements of these neutral parties."

"If there is any unusual movement, we will take immediate action."

Ying Yuan's eyes fixed, and he said coldly: "Once they show their true colors, don't give them any more chances."

"I will make it clear to everyone that there can only be one voice in the court, and that is my voice."

“Anyone who wavers will not end well.”

Chen Ping sighed secretly, and he deeply admired Ying Yuan's decision. He knew that Ying Yuan would never allow any forces that threatened him to exist in the court, whether they were opposition forces or seemingly neutral officials.

"My lord is wise, I will definitely cooperate with you fully."

"If the neutrals still hesitate, they will be courting death."

Ying Yuan smiled coldly, his tone revealing endless determination.

"The remnants of the aristocratic families, the neutral faction, the local forces... these are all potential threats."

"I will not let go of any force that dares to hinder my progress."

"Feng Quji's fall is just the beginning."

"Next, I will completely transform the court of the Qin Dynasty, reshuffle the cards, and establish my own power structure."

Chen Ping nodded slightly, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

He knew that Ying Yuan was no longer just maintaining the stability of the court, he was planning for the future of the entire Qin Dynasty.

"You are right, sir. Only by thoroughly eliminating these stubborn forces can the Qin Dynasty become truly powerful."

"I am willing to serve you at my utmost and help you complete this great reform."

Ying Yuan nodded slightly, and then said: "The power struggle in the court has entered a new stage."

"We can't let our guard down any longer."

"Any slight relaxation will be exploited by the enemy and become an opportunity for them to counterattack."

"We must speed up the pace of reform and not give these forces any breathing space."

Chen Ping agreed with this and said, "Sir, I suggest that you select a group of loyal officials and rearrange the key positions in the court."

"Especially those officials in charge of local affairs must be replaced with people we trust."

"In this way, we can not only control the court, but also control the power in the local areas."

Ying Yuan nodded, his eyes revealing a hint of calm thought.

“Indeed, it’s time to clean up the local officials.”

"Especially in those areas controlled by aristocratic families, we must send reliable officials to take over as soon as possible."

"This is the only way to ensure local stability and not leave any chance for the noble families to counterattack."

Chen Ping nodded and said, "I have drawn up a list of local officials. These people are all officials who are loyal to the Qin Dynasty, have outstanding abilities, and have not been corrupted by the power of the aristocratic families."

"They can definitely become your right-hand men and help us control the place."

Ying Yuan smiled slightly, with a gleam of satisfaction in his eyes.

"very good."

"Pass the order down and immediately transfer these people to key local official positions to ensure the stability of local affairs."

"I want to make the aristocratic families understand that their time is over."

Chen Ping immediately took the order and left, and the entire hall returned to peace for a moment.

Ying Yuan stood in front of the desk, looking down at the contents of the secret report, with endless coldness flashing in his eyes.

Feng Quji's fall marked the end of an old era, but he knew that the struggle was far from over.

The power of the aristocratic families still exists, and the hesitation of the neutral faction is still a hidden danger.

However, some generals in the local armies still have connections with aristocratic families.

These problems must be resolved as soon as possible.

"Only by completely eradicating these threats can the Qin Dynasty be truly stable."

Ying Yuan whispered to himself, a cold light flashing in his eyes.

"Next, it will be the beginning of a new era for the Qin Dynasty."

He gently put down the secret report in his hand, his eyes calm and firm.

After the storm, Daqin will usher in a new situation.

And he, Ying Yuan, will be the master of all this.

No one can stop him, and no one can challenge his authority.

This reshuffle of power has just begun. (End of this chapter)