"What the young master said is absolutely true."

"Although the aristocratic families appear to have submitted on the surface, in fact, they have been secretly expanding their power and trying to compete with the imperial court."

“This time, we must completely eradicate their roots.”

Ying Yuan sneered: "They thought that as long as they hid deep enough, they could escape this disaster."

"But they were wrong. I gave them enough time."

"Now, the time has come. Any force that attempts to challenge the imperial power will be completely eradicated."

Chen Ping nodded, and then said, "Sir, I have something else to report."

"The neutral faction in the court has been in frequent private contact recently and seems to be planning new actions."

Ying Yuan frowned slightly, and a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes.

"These fence-sitters always choose to wait and see when the situation is unclear."

“They thought they could stay out of it as long as they didn’t take a stand.”

"But I won't give them any more chances."

Chen Ping said softly, "Sir, I have arranged for the Royal Guards to closely monitor the actions of these neutral parties."

"If they make any unusual moves, I suggest taking immediate action to catch them all."

Ying Yuan pondered for a moment, then said, "Don't act rashly."

"Let them wait and see, and then take action after they reveal more flaws."

“At the same time, we should increase the pressure on them and let them know the consequences of not taking a stand.”

"I'll give them one last chance, but if they still waver, then make them pay for it."

Chen Ping nodded and said, "I understand. The Jinyiwei are ready. As long as you give the order, we can act immediately."

Ying Yuan smiled coldly.

“These people have been looking out for their interests all along.”

"They don't really owe allegiance to anyone, they just look at who has more power."

"But this time, I want to let them know that only by standing firm can they survive. The end of wavering will only lead to self-destruction."

After hearing this, Chen Ping felt deep admiration for Ying Yuan's decisive decision.

He knew that Ying Yuan was not only clearing the obstacles before him, but also planning for the future of the entire Qin Dynasty.

"My Lord is wise. I will continue to carry out the order."

"If these neutrals continue to waver, they will be courting their own doom."

Ying Yuan nodded slightly, and then said: "Although the situation in the court is temporarily calm, there are undercurrents."

"Both the neutral faction and the remnants of the aristocratic families are potential threats and should not be taken lightly."

"Speed ​​up the cleansing of these forces and don't give them any chance to breathe."

Chen Ping agreed with this and said, "I will continue to speed up the process to ensure that these forces will not have any chance of counterattack."

Ying Yuan stood in front of the desk, pondered for a moment, and said coldly: "The storm is gradually gathering."

"Whether it's the Huns, the noble families, or the neutrals, they can't stop me."

"I'm ready for this storm."

Chen Ping looked at Ying Yuan's determined back, his heart filled with admiration and trust.

He knew that Ying Yuan's decision was not only for the immediate power struggle, but also for the future of Daqin.

"Sir, this storm will surely sweep across the entire Qin."

"But I believe that you will be able to control the overall situation."

Ying Yuan turned around, his eyes were deep, and his tone was full of endless determination.

"I, Ying Yuan, am never afraid of storms."

"Whether it is the opposition forces in the court or the Xiongnu on the border, they cannot shake the foundation of the Qin Dynasty."

"I will lead Daqin to true glory."

Chen Ping bowed slightly, agreeing deeply in his heart.

He knew that Ying Yuan's ambitions went far beyond this.

He not only had to clear the obstacles in the Qing Dynasty, but also had to thoroughly consolidate the imperial power of the Qin Dynasty.

And all of this will be realized in his hands. The night is deep, and the lights in the East Palace study are still bright. Ying Yuan's determination and plan have quietly unfolded in this night.

The storm is coming, but Ying Yuan is ready to face all challenges.

"This Great Qin is destined to move towards new glory under my control."

As his voice echoed in the study, Ying Yuan had already drawn up a blueprint for the future in his mind.

In late autumn in Xianyang, the weather is gradually getting colder.

Outside the palace, the north wind was blowing, bringing with it a murderous atmosphere.

In the East Palace study, the candlelight flickered, illuminating Ying Yuan's stern face.

He was holding an urgent message in his hand, his brows were furrowed, and his eyes were as deep as a pool, as if he was thinking deeply about something.

"The Huns have assembled a hundred thousand cavalry."

"They intend to attack before early winter."

Ying Yuan whispered to himself, his voice low and solemn.

Chen Ping stood aside with a serious expression, holding several detailed battle reports from the border in his hands.

"Sir, the border commanders have already begun mobilizing their defense forces, but the Xiongnu's attack this time is so fierce that I'm afraid it will be difficult to deal with it easily."

Ying Yuan turned around, his eyes were cold, and his tone revealed a strong sense of oppression.

"The Huns chose to attack at this time, obviously because they believed that we were internally unstable."

“They thought this was the best time, but they were wrong.”

"I will let them see that the iron-blooded army of the Qin Dynasty is not something they can underestimate."

Chen Ping nodded and said, "Young Master is wise."

"However, the Xiongnu's actions are not just an external threat."

"According to my investigation, the neutral faction in the court and the remnants of the local aristocratic families seem to be secretly colluding with the Xiongnu, trying to attack from both inside and outside to disrupt the situation in Daqin."

A cold light flashed in Ying Yuan's eyes, and the fingers holding the urgent newspaper tightened slightly.

"It's exactly what I expected."

"These neutral parties and the remnants of the aristocratic families have been looking for opportunities all along."

"They now want to use the power of the Huns to fight against me."

“But they were naive to think that the Xiongnu could help them win this game.”

Chen Ping bowed slightly, with a look of awe on his face.

"I have arranged for the Royal Guards to secretly investigate these forces that are connected with the Xiongnu."

"If you are willing, we can take action at the appropriate time and catch them all in one fell swoop."

Ying Yuan smiled coldly, his eyes as cold as ice.

"They thought they could threaten the Qin Dynasty through the Xiongnu, but they didn't know that this was the beginning of their own destruction."

"Let the Royal Guards continue to monitor them and don't alert them."

"I'm going to wait until they reveal all their cards."

"When they think they have won, I will wipe them out completely."

After hearing this, Chen Ping couldn't help but admire Ying Yuan's strategy.

He knew that every step Ying Yuan took was full of wisdom and decisiveness.

"What the young master said is absolutely true."

"I will continue to intensify my efforts to ensure that every move of these forces is under our control."

Ying Yuan nodded slightly, and then said: "In addition to the external threat from the Xiongnu and the undercurrent of the neutral faction, we cannot ignore the remnants of the local aristocratic families."

"Although they haven't shown any obvious signs of rebellion yet, I know they are always waiting for an opportunity."

"These people have long been the cancer of the Qin Dynasty."

Chen Ping's expression was stern, and then he said, "Young Master is wise."

"I have arranged for local officials to conduct a thorough investigation of the power of the aristocratic families in various places."

"But the remnants of the aristocratic families are hiding very deeply, especially in some remote areas. Their power cannot be underestimated."

Ying Yuan pondered for a moment, a cold light flashed in his eyes. (End of this chapter)