The next day at noon.
On the high platform in the center of Xianyang City, Zhao Si, who was still high and mighty yesterday, was now kneeling on the wooden platform. There were not many pieces of flesh on his body.
His head rested weakly on the wooden block, panting with difficulty.
Wang Wan, the chief justice of the Supreme Court, opened his mouth coldly behind the wooden platform.
"Xianyang County Magistrate Zhao Si and Zuo Ge Qiu Jie sent men of sacrifice to kill Third Young Master Ying Qian last night.”
"You Duan killed someone, and his crime should be punished!"
"Instant Slash!"
Following Wang Wan's shout, the executioner spat a mouthful of wine onto the long saber and spoke coldly in Zhao Si's ear.
"When the Yellow River burst its banks, Third Young Master first sent a caravan to transport grain to relieve the disaster. If not for Third Young Master's kindness, my daughter would have starved to death in Lang Meng County!”
"How can you kill such a good person?”
"Today, I will use the general wine brewed by the third young master to send you, a dog thief, on your last journey.”
"I heard that when this strong wine touches a wound, the wound will feel a bone-piercing pain. This dog thief can personally verify if it's true or not later!”
As soon as he finished speaking, the executioner raised his long saber and slashed down!
With a slash, his head was severed!
Zhao Si's head rolled around on the high platform. There was no unwillingness in his eyes. Instead, there was a sense of relief that he no longer had to suffer torture.
The onlookers all cursed, and there were even some extravagant ones who directly threw rotten vegetables and leaves at Zhao Si's corpse.
In a carriage not far away, Lu Buwei was not pleased at all.
"The five Qin crossbows and ninety death warriors failed to kill Ying Qian.”
Lu Buwei tapped his fingers lightly on the table.""Meng Tian's martial strength is indeed not bad, but even if he has five Qin crossbows, it's impossible for him to block so many death warriors.”
"Ying Qian must have soldiers protecting him in the dark.”
"It's a soldier who I don't even know of!”
Lu Buwei laughed at himself." I've been observing the palace every day, but I didn't realize that there was such a hidden young master in the palace."”
"If it was a coincidence that the Yellow River burst its banks, then the night attack last night was definitely not a coincidence.”
"Ying Qian, Ying Qian, this name is quite appropriate.”
"However, since you can't hide anymore, it's time for you to die.”
" Patriarch," the steward advised in a low voice," Lao Ai has just assassinated this man once. If we try to assassinate him again, we might be able to pin the blame on Lao Ai."”
"Not only can we get rid of Ying Qian, but we can also weaken Lao Ai's forces!”
Lu Buwei glanced at the butler in dissatisfaction.""It is precisely because Lao Ai has tried to assassinate Ying Qian just now that I cannot kill him with assassination, poison, or other means.”
"Otherwise, it will definitely make the officials think that the Prime Minister's ability is declining and advocate for the King to take over the government as soon as possible!”
After scolding the butler, Lu Buwei felt a headache coming on.
Ying Qian now has no official position.
He had no power and no responsibility at the same time, so he could not be charged with dereliction of duty.
Other than managing the business, he never left the palace and never provoked the people.
Even if they found Ying Qian guilty of tax evasion, those crimes could be paid by paying a fine. It was impossible to get rid of Ying Qian.
At this moment, Lu Buwei was like a tiger meeting a turtle, unable to attack!
"Does Ying Qian not have any weaknesses?”
On the third floor of the Jiaozhi Yard, Ying Qian looked down at Lu Buwei's carriage and smiled.
"Assistant Minister Meng, do you think Minister Lyu is thinking about how to deal with me?”
" Yes." Meng Tian nodded solemnly." Young Master, you've been making a lot of moves recently. I think you can't hide your talent anymore."”
"This humble servant advise Young Master to return to the palace as soon as possible. Right now, only Xianyang Palace is safe!”
The smile on Ying Qian's face became even brighter."I have nothing to use against you now.”
"To prevent Minister Lyu from thinking too long and becoming bald, it's better for this young master to personally give you some evidence.”
"Follow me!"
When Meng Tian heard this, the image of Lu Buwei losing all his hair and becoming bald appeared in her mind. She almost laughed out loud.
Seeing that Ying Qian had made up his mind, he didn't persuade him anymore.
Meng Tian changed into casual clothes with Ying Qian. The other bodyguards scattered and set up defenses everywhere.
The group of people walked around the East City several times before finally entering a small shop.
"Young Master!"
Inside the shop, a young scholar wearing a plain robe saw Ying Qian and his eyes lit up. He quickly walked forward.
"Meng Nan greets Young Master!"
Glancing at Meng Tian, Meng Nan bowed again.""I've long heard of Vice Minister Meng's great name. I, Meng Nan, pay my respects to Vice Minister Meng.”
Ying Qian smiled and nodded.”
Yao Yingyuan took his seat and Meng Nan asked with a smile,""Young Master, do you still have a draft of the 'Records of Monsters in the Mountains and Seas'?”
"In recent days, many storytellers have been blocked at their homes because the common people are urging them to listen to 'Records of Monsters in the Mountains and Sea'.”
Meng Tian turned to look at Ying Qian in shock." Young Master, the 'Strange Records of Mountains and Seas' that records the beginning of the world was actually written by you?"”
Not only was he good at craftsmanship, business, and fighting, he could even write articles now?
The Third Young Master was a little too all-rounded!
"Of course!" Meng Nan smiled proudly.”
"Not only that, the storytellers in Xianyang City are also Young Master's men.”
Meng Tian gasped.
Four months ago, some of the fallen Confucian scholars claimed to be storytellers, telling stories about various kinds of strange stories on the streets to earn a meager income.
However, in just four months, the storyteller had attracted many down-and-out scholars and novelists to join him because of his generous income. Now, there were at least 3,000 people!
Previously, Meng Tian was still wondering which noble family had nurtured this person.
He didn't expect it to be Ying Qian's!
More importantly, the top nobles knew that the person behind businesses such as corner shops and soap shops was Ying Qian.
However, none of the nobles knew that the storyteller was Ying Qian's faction!
Meng Tian cupped her hands.”
"Young Master's talent, this subordinate admires!"
Ying Qian smiled and waved his hand.”
"I don't deserve such praise from the assistant minister.”
Storytellers earned money through hard work, unlike brushes and soaps, which allowed storytellers to secretly expand.
After all, not everyone could see the power of a fishing vessel these days!
Ying Qian turned to Meng Nan and spoke in a low voice.
"Order all storytellers to spread a message.”
Under Meng Nan's solemn gaze, Ying Qian spoke in a low voice.
"Great Qin's Third Young Master has rendered meritorious service in the disaster relief and personally killed the traitor to eliminate the evil for Great Qin.”
" Marquis?" Meng Tian was shocked." Wait, Young Master, you're talking about Marquis?" Not a Lord?"
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