Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 504: Marquis Qingyang went to the Dali Temple!
Centurion Zhai Yun of the Huben Battalion was involved in a patrol and wounding case in Yutaofang, Jiucheng, half a year ago. He was captured by the Dali Temple along with five other Huben Battalion soldiers.

Half a year ago, there was an armed conflict in Yutaofang. The Huben Camp was on patrol to suppress the incident. Centurion Zhai Yun led his soldiers to attack and injure dozens of people, including sons of officials, scholars from the Imperial Academy, and even children of imperial families.

After the incident, the Censorate accused the Huben Camp of exceeding its authority, acting recklessly, and disturbing the people.

The case is at the Dali Temple and has not yet been determined.

In the past, such matters would generally drag on for a year or two. The Censorate would not pursue the matter, and the victims would not dare to continue to pursue it, so the matter would be left unresolved.

Not to mention the Dali Temple, even in the Jingzhao Prefecture government office, there are countless cases like this.

But this time, the Dali Temple suddenly solved the case, and the Six Gates detectives arrested people on the street, with many people in the imperial city watching.

Many students from the Imperial City Academy chased the prison van all the way to the Dali Temple, and they all shouted that the Dali Temple was fair and strict, and did not fear power.

Not only that, many violations of the Qin laws in related government offices such as the Heibingtai, Zhentiansi, and Wuyusi were exposed on the streets.

For a while, the streets were full of discussions about Zhentiansi.

Many people were filled with righteous indignation, and their words were full of contempt.

Imperial City Supervisory Office.

Marquis of Changning Su Jing sat upright, listening quietly to the report from the secret agent in the hall.

On the side, several officials from the Supervisory Department had frowns on their faces and gloomy expressions.

After the spies finished reporting the information, Su Jing waved his hand and asked them to leave.

"My Lord, this is obviously aimed at Wu Yusi." Someone spoke in the lobby.

"It's not just Wu Yusi, they're directly targeting Marquis Qingyang." On the other side, the old man in a black robe shook his head, his face solemn. "Marquis Qingyang has no foundation in the imperial city and rarely comes into contact with such court infighting. If he reacts rashly..."

His words made everyone else nod slightly.

"My Lord, Qingyang Marquis is the new head of the Military and Imperial Guards. Can you please come forward—"

"No, this matter depends on the methods of the Marquis of Qingyang, and His Majesty must also have this idea. The Marquis must not interfere."

There was a chaotic mix of voices in the lobby, and several Black Ice officials had different opinions.

To be honest, for most officials in the Black Ice Platform of the Imperial City, Marquis Qingyang did not have a close relationship with them, and they were not willing to see Marquis Changning causing trouble for the Black Ice Platform because of this matter.

Anyone who dares to plot against Qingyang Hou behind his back is definitely not an ordinary person.

Even if Zhentiansi is quiet, it is still the gathering place of the strongest martial arts in the Qin Dynasty.

"Marquis Qingyang is still in seclusion?"

Su Jing's voice rang out in the lobby.

Everyone paused.

"My Lord, Marquis Qingyang has been in seclusion and has not come out." Someone spoke from the hall.

Su Jing nodded and said calmly, "Even Marquis Qingyang is not anxious, so why should I be anxious?"

"Marquis Qingyang hasn't made a move yet, but others have already done so," he said with a slight smile, "It seems someone is getting impatient..."

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The Ministry of Official Affairs Shangshu Mansion.

In the back hall, Sima Qingguang, the Minister of Personnel, who was dressed in casual clothes, sat opposite Xiao Lou, who was also dressed in a Confucian robe.

"Father-in-law, I'm curious why someone would stir up trouble right now?" Xiao Lou whispered, teacup in hand. "Marquis Qingyang clearly has the Emperor's favor. To deal with him now would be to Your Majesty..."

When Marquis Qingyang first took charge of the Wuyusi, someone used the Dali Temple case to involve the Wuyusi. If this was not done to deal with Marquis Qingyang, no one would believe it if it were told to others.

How could Xiao Lou and his ilk, who had been immersed in officialdom for decades, not see clearly what was happening?
Hearing Xiao Lou's words, Sima Qingguang shook his head and chuckled, "Perhaps Your Majesty would also be happy to see this happen?"

"The Heavenly Guardian is the sword in your majesty's hand. Whether this sword is sharp or not can only be known after it is unsheathed."

"As for the person who pushed this matter forward," Sima Qingguang narrowed his eyes and looked at Xiao Lou, "Your Jingzhao Prefecture is not involved in these matters, right?"

Xiao Lou nodded solemnly, saying, "Although I have some personal connections with Marquis Qingyang, I wouldn't intervene in such matters."

"I probably understand the thoughts of the person behind this. I am using this incident to test and see how many people are standing on the opposite side." These words made Sima Qingguang smile.

"Given your temperament and calm demeanor, you're almost ready to take another step forward."

"Your Majesty intends to establish the Secretariat. When the position of Grand Secretary of the Cabinet and the Minister of Personnel conflict, I will have to make a decision."

Sima Qingguang's eyes were filled with depth as he spoke softly, "To be granted a title of nobility and appointed as prime minister, the position of prime minister in the Great Qin has been vacant for nearly a thousand years, right? Who among us Confucian and Taoist civil servants wouldn't want to be appointed as prime minister?"

Being a cabinet minister is the beginning of becoming a prime minister!
Xiao Lou showed surprise on his face and was about to speak when he heard footsteps outside the door. Sima Qingguang shook his head at him and Xiao Lou stopped talking.

"Your Excellency, the Captain of the Tiger Guards, Cao Shuang, has led over a hundred soldiers to block the Dali Temple. The chancellor requests that you return to the palace to manage the situation."

A voice was heard outside the hall.

……

Qianyang Palace.

Emperor Yuankang sat upright, while Yu Kuizhen summarized the information from all sides and reported it to him.

"Currently, no strong men from the Zhentian Division have come forward. Only soldiers from the Huben Camp are blocking the Dali Temple."

"Several censors from the Censorate have submitted a memorial, requesting Your Majesty to investigate the military censors for laxity in their duties."

"There are some rumors in the streets of the Imperial City."

"As for the Marquis of Qingyang..."

Yu Kuizhen looked up at Emperor Yuankang, who had a calm expression.

"Marquis Qingyang has not left the palace."

After Yu Kuizhen finished speaking, he bowed and did not move.

Emperor Yuan Kang nodded and said calmly, "He is quite patient."

Looking outside the hall, Emperor Yuankang narrowed his eyes slightly.

Outside the hall, Yuan Tong turned into a stream of light and rushed over.

"Your Majesty, the Dali Temple has requested that the Ministry of Justice dispatch patrol officers to clear the way. Both the Imperial Guards and the Imperial Guards are sending troops to the Dali Temple."

"Students from the Imperial Censorate and the Imperial City Academy have jointly filed a petition to the Emperor, forbidding the Tiger Guards from stationing in the Imperial City and carrying out patrol missions."

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When Zhang Yuan came out of seclusion, Tie Xing, wearing black armor, and Luo Hongxiu, wearing a red martial arts robe, were waiting at the Qingyang Marquis' Mansion.

"My Lord, Deputy Chief Qin Wuya's intention is that the Military Protection Division doesn't need to respond to this matter for the time being. Zhai Yun and those soldiers will suffer a little, but their lives will not be in danger."

"As for Cao Shuang and the others, they will be suspended for now and transferred out of the imperial city after some time."

"My Lord, what the heads of the departments mean is that since you are the new head of the Military and Imperial Department, you don't need to let outsiders disrupt your pace of operation."

"There's no need to rush into anything..."

Tie Xing's voice gradually faded away.

Because he saw that Zhang Yuan had already hung the Qiuhan Sword on his waist and covered himself with a black iron mask.

"Tell Yin Jiuyou and Zhan Wuji to wait for me outside the Dali Temple."

Zhang Yuan pressed the hilt of the knife with one hand and stepped out of Qingyang Marquis' Mansion. Tie Xing hurriedly followed him with several soldiers from the Wuyu Division, while Luo Hongxiu flew to the Zhentian Division to deliver the message.

"Marquis Qingyang has emerged from seclusion!"

"Marquis Qingyang has gone to the Dali Temple!"

For a moment, countless messages, flying pigeons, and paper cranes merged into one.

In the imperial city, everyone from the emperor to the common people turned their attention to the Dali Temple.

(End of this chapter)