kvmb Chapter 1164
Chapter 1164
Before coming, Xu Shan visited Zhu Youwei, who was 'excessively sleepy,' and only came to the Imperial Study after confirming that she was alright.
There are some things he won't feel at ease unless he confirms them with his own eyes.
After all, Zhu Youwei was carrying Xu Shan's child.
The first child born from two lifetimes!
"I've already entrusted Xu Jiu with the affairs of the harem. Next, I will deal with them..."
Before Yuan Tiangang could finish speaking, Xu Shan interrupted him, saying, "Those concubines in the harem, each knowing their own grave sins, either hanged themselves, committed suicide, or took poison... they are all dead."
‘Wow! ’
Upon hearing Xu Shan's casual remark, a commotion erupted in the vast imperial study.
Concubines in the harem?
It was clearly left behind by Emperor Qiming.
Although Xu Shan claimed that they all committed suicide, even a fool would know that it was all done by Xu Shan.
How could a court official force these concubines to commit suicide without an imperial edict?
Regardless of the purpose, they will be condemned by the public.
"Ok?"
Upon hearing this, Yuan Tiangang frowned and glared at Xu Shan, who slowly rose and walked towards him step by step.
"After you have asked the questions you want to know, don't forget to hand the person over to the Inspectorate."
After Xu Shan finished speaking to Zhou Ge, Jia Ke, and others, not only the parties involved, but even the ministers who had business dealings with the Zhou and Jia families were somewhat panicked.
With the methods of the Inspectorate and the Embroidered Uniform Guard, what can't they find out or get clear answers to?
At that time, pulling up a radish will bring out the mud along with it. All their shady dealings will be exposed…
On a smaller scale, it's abuse of power for personal gain and corruption. But on a larger scale, the Zhou and Jia families are committing treason. And wouldn't I be considered aiding the enemy, an accomplice?
If the Embroidered Uniform Guard uncovers these things, given Xu Shan's ruthless and decisive nature, even if he and his family manage to escape unscathed, who among them wouldn't be skinned alive?
Therefore, as soon as Xu Shanxiang said this, some ministers who couldn't hold back immediately stood up and said, "Isn't this unreasonable?"
“Zhou Ge and Jia Ke are both high-ranking officials in the court. Even if they are guilty, they will be tried jointly by three courts.”
"If the Inspectorate takes on everything, what use are we?"
'Snapped. '
When this minister, who had deep ties with the Zhou and Jia families but was not involved in the 'rebellion,' uttered these words in a fit of emotion…
Xu, who showed no mercy to the other party, turned around and slapped him.
"Pfft."
"Ow."
Although Xu Shan did not exert his full strength, this slap still knocked the third-rank minister to the ground.
In an instant, his pig-like screams echoed throughout the entire imperial study.
'Hiss.'
This sudden turn of events caused a chorus of gasps of surprise from the crowd.
Looking at Xu Shan as he made his move, and feeling his extremely oppressive aura, they all stood rooted to the spot, not daring to breathe too loudly.
Even Lai Mingcheng was stunned and his mind went blank at this moment.
"Over the years, the Zhou and Jia families have made huge profits from maritime smuggling and have secretly linked your interests together. As a result, they have opened doors for them in certain matters."
"Especially the Jiangnan Navy..."
"The quota granted by the imperial court was only fifty or sixty thousand. But what about now?"
"With you turning a blind eye, the army has already expanded to more than 100,000."
"Weapons, equipment, warships, and even provisions. You are doing everything you can to protect the rebels."
"What? Now that the truth has come out, you're starting to jump out and talk to me about some kind of joint trial?"
"Where's the face?"
Faced with Xu Shan's blunt and blatant rebuke, the guilty ministers present trembled with fear.
They were well aware that they had made an indispensable contribution to the development of the Jiangnan Navy to its current state.
The reason is simple: the Zhou and Jia families gave too much.
Furthermore, the ruling class changes frequently. They have their families as guarantors and influence in the court. No matter who becomes emperor, they remain secure.