Zhangtai Palace.
Meng Tian and Meng Yi entered the palace overnight!
The loss of a hundred cows in the clan's territory was a big deal!
An unprecedented event!
Even without the need for internal historian Zhi Su to investigate, Meng Tian and Meng Yi were already panicking.
A hundred bulls!
In this era where every cattle was extremely precious, what did a hundred cows mean?
This meant that some lands might miss farming season!!
This meant that the grain production of the territory would decrease drastically!!
This meant that…their Meng tribe would suffer unimaginable losses!!
" Criminals Meng Tian…"
"Sinful subject Meng Yi…"
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
The two of them bowed together and began to call themselves sinners.
Ying Zheng was still dealing with government affairs. He put down the bamboo slips in his hands, looked at the two of them, and asked,"
"You came to the palace so late at night and are so anxious. Did something big happen?”
"Also, why did the two of you call yourselves sinners?”
Meng Yi took a step forward and said," The sinners 'family lost 100 oxen today!”
"It was the servant of the guilty minister who failed to protect him and betrayed His Majesty's trust.”
"Therefore, the two of us have come to beg Your Majesty for forgiveness!”
Hearing this, Ying Zheng's eyes widened in anger.
He turned around and looked at Zhao Gao, who was serving him at the side!!
Meng tribe's territory lost a hundred cows, if it wasn't Zhao Gao, who else could it be?
Ying Zheng had thought that Zhao Gao had killed his own cattle.
He didn't expect that he would be so bold!!
Relying on his orders, he ran to the Meng brothers 'territory and acted violently!
"And then? Who did this!"
Seeing that Meng Tian, who was even more steady, had yet to speak, Ying Zheng asked.
Meng Tian turned her head and looked at Zhao Gao. She cupped her hands and replied,""Zhao Gao, the commander of the Zhongche Prefecture!"
"How dare you!" Ying Zheng was furious.
Zhao Gao fell to his knees with a thud.
"I know my sins, I know my sins. Your Majesty, please calm down!”Zhao Gao shouted.
"Calm down? You killed a hundred cattle, how can you appease me?”
"Zhao Gao, explain the matter clearly to me now!”
"Otherwise…I'll definitely kill you!"
Ying Zheng was full of dignity, and his tone was sonorous.
"I…I…I am a cow in Meng tribe's territory. I suddenly got mad cow disease and ran into my fief!”
"I was afraid that this mad cow disease would spread and affect my own cattle, so…so I ordered people to kill it!”
Although Zhao Gao sounded anxious, he had already thought of a reason.
Last time, he didn't think of a good reason and suffered a lot in Xianyang Prison.
This time, Zhao Gao didn't want to repeat the same mistake…
Regardless of whether the other party believed it or not, since he had done such a big thing, he had to have a valid reason!
"Nonsense! It was clearly you who led your subordinates to drive the cattle from my Meng tribe's territory to your own land.”
"This is revenge, revenge for not showing you any compassion earlier!”
"Your Majesty, I request that Zhao Gao be severely punished!”
"According to the laws of Great Qin, killing a hundred cows is equivalent to rebelling and should exterminate the three races!!”
Senior Meng Yi berated.
At this moment, Zhao Gao really wanted to give Meng Yi a "slightly" expression.
I'll take revenge on you and kill your cattle. What are you going to do?
It was all His Majesty's orders and Qin Yu's instigation!
If you have the ability, go and settle the score with them!
Meng Tian, what do you think?"
Ying Zheng did not listen to Meng Yi's words, but looked at Meng Tian again.
"A whole hundred cows were slaughtered, and not a single piece of fur or meat was left behind!”
"This subject suspects that Zhao Gao, the commander of the Zhongche Prefecture, not only harmed the cattle, but he also ignored the laws of Great Qin and ate beef!”
"Your Majesty, please make a decision!"
Meng Tian cupped her hands and stated the facts clearly, then handed the decision to Ying Zheng.
For some reason, he suddenly felt that there was something else going on.
He and Ying Zheng had grown up together.
He knew Ying Zheng very well!
At this moment, although Ying Zheng was angry and dignified, he was slightly exaggerating.
It was as if he…had known about this long ago!!
However, he did not punish Zhao Gao even though he knew about this…
There was a huge secret behind this!
"Even if there are cattle with mad cow disease, Zhao Gao, you have no right to kill them!”
"Today, I order you to return a hundred cattle!!”
"Also, give half of the beef to Meng tribe!”
"I will personally take the brambles and beg for forgiveness. I will leave it to High Official Meng Yi to deal with!”
"Minister Meng, as long as you don't kill him, you can do whatever you want!”
" Is this possible?" Ying Zheng asked Meng Tian and Meng Yi slowly.”
"Your Majesty, Great Qin's laws state that no one is allowed to eat beef!”
"Zhao Gao killing 100 bulls is not only a loss for the Meng family, but also a loss for the entire Great Qin!”
"So careless…"
Meng Yi spoke, not wanting to play favoritism.
Although the First Emperor Ying Zheng had dealt with them in such a way, the Meng Clan had not suffered any loss at all, and had even gained the beef of fifty cattle for nothing!
In addition, Meng Yi could also beat Zhao Gao up to vent his anger.
But…this was loyalty!
He would rather give up his own interests than protect Great Qin's interests!
Killing cows and eating beef…this opening…could not be opened!!
Even First Emperor Ying Zheng could not set such a precedent!
"Hmm?"
Ying Zheng grunted softly and gave Meng Tian a look, letting her experience it herself.
Meng Tian reached out and pulled Meng Yi's sleeve. She cupped her hands and said,""I…obey Your Majesty's orders!"
Meng Yi was furious. He wanted to say something more, but in the end, he didn't say anything.
Meng Tian and Meng Yi were silent, but Zhao Gao was unhappy.
Punishing me is fine, but I'm willing to take the blame for His Majesty.
But at the very least, you have to let me achieve my goal of disgusting Meng tribe, right?
Otherwise, wouldn't he have suffered a huge loss this time?
Zhao Gao thought about it and said,"
"Your Majesty, although I have killed a hundred cows, I have committed a great crime!”
"But the Meng brothers didn't protect the cattle well and even caused them to get mad cow disease.”
"Your Majesty, please…deal with it impartially!”
When Meng Yi heard this, the anger that he had just suppressed rose again with a whoosh.
"You…you still dare to slander me!”
"I also ask Your Majesty to deal with it impartially!”
Meng Yi could not wait for First Emperor Ying Zheng to deal with this matter impartially.
If Meng tribe lost their cattle, they would lose their title and some territory.
However, the Meng family had been working for Great Qin since Meng Ao.
He had made countless contributions!
Meng Tian and Meng Yi also had titles.
No matter how he punished her, it wouldn't hurt her at all.
However, you, Zhao Gao, killed a hundred cows and wanted to eat the beef. This crime must be executed!
"Alright, stop arguing!"
"Meng tribe is indeed not good at protecting the cattle. Coincidentally, I recently came across a new farming tool that only requires one cattle to farm.”
"Try it out in your Meng tribe territory.”
Ying Zheng's final verdict had given the Meng brothers great benefits.
However, Zhao Gao didn't realize it!
He really thought that Ying Zheng was punishing the Meng brothers. After all, no one knew whether the new farming tools were useful or not.
"It would be best if we can make Meng tribe go bankrupt!!”
Zhao Gao thought viciously and excitedly.
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