freenovelworld Chapter 82 Returning to the Capital, Murder by Drawing Lots (3rd update, thank you for your support.
Chapter 82 Returning to the Capital, Murder by Drawing Lots (3rd update, thank you for your support.
Two days passed quickly.
Qin Wu led his men directly to the capital.
half a month later.
Qin Wu and the others returned to the capital.
Qin Wu had just arrived when he received a message from Jubei City.
He never expected that the things he had instructed when he left would take an unexpected turn.
"Qi Ye, what's going on?"
Qin Wu summoned Qi Ye.
He slammed the intelligence report onto the desk.
Qi Ye stepped forward, took the intelligence report, and couldn't suppress his anger.
He had already submitted the memorial, but there had been no response yet.
"Your Highness, I have already submitted the memorial, but I do not know why there has been no response."
"This humble general will inquire about the reason."
Qi Ye said with an icy expression.
"Take my token and bring 100 dragon riders with you. Give them a day. If they don't give me a result, starting tomorrow, I will kill every family of officials involved each day."
Qin Wu's tone was filled with murderous intent.
These people dare to delay even the soldiers' pensions; they're courting death.
He didn't know about the other armies, and there was nothing he could do about it.
But who dares to delay his soldiers' pensions? He'll take their lives.
"Yes, I will do it right away."
Qi Ye accepted the order.
Before long, he led 100 dragon riders directly to the Ministry of Revenue.
The news spread as soon as the army departed from the Divine Martial King's Palace.
The Emperor of Eastern Qin received the news immediately.
"What happened? Didn't Xiao Jiu just get back? Why are his men at the Ministry of Revenue?"
The Emperor of Eastern Qin inquired.
"We don't know yet; our people are investigating."
"That's what Grandpa Yongfu said."
After all, their people can't enter the Divine Martial King's Palace.
We can only find out what happened by waiting for news from the Ministry of Revenue.
"Send someone to investigate immediately."
The Emperor of Eastern Qin immediately issued an order, as he needed to know the situation as soon as possible.
Otherwise, if something serious happens, it won't be able to be dealt with immediately, leading to irreparable consequences.
Especially now that we are in the midst of a major war with the Southern Qi, the Ministry of Revenue absolutely cannot afford any problems.
"Yes, old slave, go right away."
After finishing his sentence, Yongfu left quickly.
He was also worried that the Divine Martial King's men might attack without warning.
The people of the Divine Martial Prince's Mansion are absolutely capable of doing such a thing.
When Eunuch Yongfu arrived at the Ministry of Revenue, all the officials there had been arrested.
Shivering in the front yard.
"General Qi, what's going on?"
Grandpa Yongfu stepped forward to inquire.
“These good-for-nothings dare to withhold the Zhenbei Army’s pension. The Prince has sent me here to demand an explanation.”
Qi Ye explained.
After all, he was someone close to the emperor, so he would still give him that much face.
Upon hearing this, Yongfu Gonggong...
I knew this was going to be troublesome.
Daring to withhold the pension from the army of the Divine Martial King is like an old man hanging himself.
These people have absolutely no sense of propriety.
"What's going on? Why is the compensation owed?"
Yongfu looked at the officials from the Ministry of Revenue.
“Father-in-law, we haven’t defaulted on any payments! We’re still going through the process.”
The Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue gave a trembling explanation.
They originally intended to take it slow and delay things for a while.
Unexpectedly, the Divine Martial King returned and even sent troops to confront them.
Now they all have some regrets.
"Going through the proper procedures? I sent the memorial ten days ago, what procedure is taking so long?"
"Even if we're following procedures, why don't you give us a reply? Are you looking down on our Zhenbei Army, or on our Shenwu Royal Palace?"
Qi Ye went up and kicked him.
They showed absolutely no respect.
"General Qi, please show mercy."
Yongfu immediately stepped forward to stop him.
He knew that the people of the Divine Martial Prince's Mansion had bad tempers and would resort to violence at the slightest disagreement.
But this was also the first time he had ever seen it.
Then look at the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue who was kicked away; they really didn't hold back at all!
"Humph."
Qi Ye snorted coldly.
Although dissatisfied, they did not take further action.
"The prince said that an explanation must be given today, otherwise starting tomorrow, the Ministry of Revenue will draw lots and eliminate one family at a time until the matter is resolved."
Qi Ye then relayed Qin Wu's orders.
Upon hearing Qin Wu's order, some of the Ministry of Revenue officials were so frightened that they fainted.
Some were even so scared that they wet themselves.
They truly never expected that simply delaying the payment of compensation would lead to the Divine Martial King wanting to kill someone.
Most importantly, the killings were not based on whether they were critical or not; instead, the selection was done by randomly drawing lots.
That means some of them, who are not directly involved, are still on the elimination list.
That's a bit absurd.
The most speechless one was Yongfu.
He knew Qin Wu was absurd in his actions, but killing someone by drawing lots was even more absurd.
"Someone, have all the adults write down their family information. Anyone taller than a cartwheel must be registered."
"If we can't give an answer today, we'll find a commoner on the street and have them draw lots tomorrow."
"Whoever is caught, their entire clan will be wiped out tomorrow."
Qi Ye finished speaking.
Then soldiers brought paper and pens, and carried over a desk.
"General Qi, could you perhaps grant me some more time?"
Grandpa Yongfu stepped forward to persuade him.
He truly hadn't expected Qi Ye to be so ruthless.
No, it's probably because they didn't expect the Divine Martial King to be so ruthless.
After all, it's really too difficult to give an answer today.
Even after the Ministry of Revenue completes the procedures, it still needs to be submitted to the Cabinet for review.
Finally, it must be reported to His Majesty.
"Eunuch Yongfu, this is the Prince's order. Why don't you go and talk to the Prince?"
Qi Ye glanced sideways at Eunuch Yongfu and said indifferently.
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Yongfu told him to go and speak with King Shenwu.
He was startled.
Are you kidding me? Go talk to the Divine Warrior King?
He's courting death.
In the end, he could only give an awkward smile and stop talking.
"Hurry up, who wants to go first? If no one comes, don't blame me for starting the killing spree."
Seeing that no one was making a move, Qi Ye glanced at the officials present again.
In the end, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue had no choice but to bite the bullet and go forward to register.
Two hours later.
After everyone had registered, Qi Ye took the list and led his men to block the entrance.
We're just waiting for the results.
Eunuch Yongfu returned to the palace immediately to report to Emperor Dong Qin.
Upon hearing this, the Emperor of Eastern Qin's forehead was covered in black lines.
Sure enough, he knew that his youngest son was truly absurd in his actions.
They even came up with the idea of killing someone by drawing lots.
"Yongfu, go to the Divine Martial King's Mansion in person and tell Xiao Jiu that he needs to give him an explanation within three days."
"Let him hold the person back."
The Emperor of Eastern Qin had no choice but to issue the order.
The Ministry of Revenue cannot afford any chaos now.
We can't let Qin Wu do anything reckless.
When Eunuch Yongfu heard that he was to be sent to deliver the imperial decree, his heart was filled with anxiety.
He dared to deliver imperial decrees anywhere, but he truly had no confidence in the Divine Martial Prince's Palace.
He was afraid that if the Divine Martial King became unhappy, he would get rid of him.
"Go ahead, don't worry, nothing will happen."
The Emperor of Dongqin knew that Yongfu was afraid when he saw that Yongfu was standing still.
He directly gave his jade pendant to Yongfu.
Yongfu, the eunuch, accepted the jade pendant and left with no other choice.