Fish swimming around the world

Jiang Fan was furious on the surface, but he knew it well in his heart.

This is a secret move.

They were cruel enough to commit suicide decisively and throw dirty water on themselves in this way. And this sewage is really not easy to clean. It will at least cause doubts in many people's minds. As the situation spreads, this doubt will naturally trigger a series of chain reactions.

Cruel enough and absolutely cruel enough. Using people's lives to fill in this kind of momentum is extremely terrifying. The people don't know why. Seeing that Jiang Fan is willing to die to express his will, they will really suspect that Jiang Fan is up to no good. Going further, it is treason.

Fengchen... is indeed not an easy person.

"Officials are dying one after another, and rumors are getting worse. If no intervention is taken, it may lead to endless troubles."

Li Xiu reported in a deep voice.

Jiang Fan snapped the case: "What does the Prime Minister think?"

Li Xiudao: "I believe that on the one hand, His Majesty's edict should be made public to the world to stop the public from talking. On the other hand, the courtiers should be appeased, and the affairs of the secret court should be temporarily relaxed and dealt with slowly."

Jiang Fan made a sound, and suddenly leaned over and looked at him: "Xiangguo's method is good, but does this mean that there is indeed a problem with this king and that he is indeed wrong?"

Li Xiu cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, rumors are as powerful as tigers and the common people don't know why. If we don't deal with them, once they spread throughout the world, I'm afraid it will be detrimental to Your Highness."

Jiang Fan smiled softly, and his expression became more relaxed: "Really? Why do I think the best way to put an end to rumors is to intensify the rumors?"

Li Xiudao: "Excuse me, I must be frank. The Dark Dynasty has a long history and far-reaching layout. I don't know how many officials in Da Qin are subordinate to it. Your Highness needs to prevent it from inciting the officials, stirring up the emotions of the people, and attacking them in groups."

Jiang Fan seemed to think for a while: "The Prime Minister has a long-term plan. But..."

He suddenly laughed: "Didn't they die just right? I was embarrassed to kill people at first, but they died themselves, so it has nothing to do with me. Let them die more."

Li Xiu and the other ministers were stunned: "I'm afraid this is inappropriate. Your Highness also has to consider himself."

Jiang Fan suddenly laughed and waved his hands: "It's nothing to think about. I didn't want to ask the political supervisory government in the first place. When the commotion starts, His Majesty will come back. It will be an excuse to remove me and go home to eat hot pot. Hahaha... …”

The officials were immediately confused. This... logic was bizarre. But it seems that as a person, there is really nothing wrong with him.

"So..." There was a hint of weirdness in the corner of Jiang Fan's mouth, but there was a hint of cruelty in his eyes: "Force them to death, I want to see how many of them can die!"

All the ministers felt that the regent was too unreliable. Only Li Xiu and Meng Laoshuai looked at each other, and each noticed the unusual meaning in the other's eyes.

The ministers dispersed, talking amongst themselves.

Meng Laoshuai chuckled, turned around and was about to leave, but was stopped by Li Xiu.

"Old Duke, stay."

Commander Meng was startled: "Is there something wrong with Mr. Li?"

Li Xiu approached, pondered for a while and slowly said, "Commander...don't you think something is wrong?"

The old commander brushed his beard: "I don't understand what the prime minister means."

Li Xiudao: "Why should the Duke pretend to be confused? What the Regent did is quite strange."

The old commander said: "Dare you ask Prime Minister Li to speak clearly."

Li Xiudao: "Laziness, procrastination, but some things are extremely radical, contradictory and abnormal."

The old marshal said: "I'm just bothered to deal with you civil servants who talk in a vague way. Don't you just want to say that the regent is lazy in politics, but he treats Baiqu and Anchao extremely harshly?"

Li Xiugong cupped his hands: "It seems that the Duke still understands."

The old handsome chuckled: "On the contrary... the prime minister doesn't understand."

Li Xiu's eyes moved: "I wonder...why the Duke said this."

The old commander asked: "Xiangguo, are you also doubting the regent?"

Li Xiu hurriedly said: "This is absolutely not the case."

The old commander looked at him deeply: "In that case, Prime Minister Li has been a little... cautious in his recent actions."

Li Xiu frowned, seemingly puzzled.

The old commander said: "Since I ordered my senior brother to enter the summer, hasn't Prime Minister Li noticed that he is different from before?"

Li Xiu's expression moved slightly, but he remained silent.

The old commander looked at him meaningfully: "In recent days, I have been particularly cautious in handling state affairs. Is it because I am afraid of secretly attending the imperial court? This...is not in line with the behavior of Li Xiu, the left prime minister of the Qin Dynasty."

The old commander particularly emphasized the four words "Zuo Xiang of Great Qin", and Li Xiu was shocked: "What the Duke means, your Majesty and the Regent also feel..."

The old commander said calmly: "I don't know anything else, but I understand that your Majesty never doubts anyone. As long as you, Li Xiuzhi, have a clear conscience towards Da Qin, you can act freely."

Li Xiu solemnly said: "I swear to be loyal to the Qin Dynasty and to your Majesty to the death."

The old commander was noncommittal: "This is useless for me to say. People don't know the heart, but it can be seen in the traces. The great talents of the country should have some understanding."

Li Xiudao: "What the old commander means is that the regent is also trying to figure out the truth?"

The old commander shook his head: "I don't know so much, but I know one thing..."

He stared at Li Xiu: "In terms of ruthlessness alone, Xiangguo is not inferior to your senior brother..."

After the old commander finished speaking, he walked away alone.

In the main hall, only Li Xiu was left in deep thought.

——

On this day, two more officials set themselves on fire and left behind blood letters, all of which pointed out that the regent had ulterior motives. It was obvious that he was plotting to usurp the throne, and Yangdu was in an uproar.

The regent turned a blind eye and didn't even give an explanation.

The doubts aroused were getting deeper and deeper. The Regent King was determined to send troops to clean up the court, but His Majesty had not returned for some reason. Was there something wrong? This speculation disturbed everyone for a while.

However, just at night, the left prime minister Li Xiu suddenly announced in a high-profile manner that a group of problematic officials in Yangdu who had been arrested recently would be executed.

The execution ground was set up at Caishikou. With a single order, 31 heads rolled to the ground. There were countless people implicated. 2,000 related people were exiled to the border, and more than 300 people were sold to the Jiaofangsi.

The charges were different, ranging from corruption to dereliction of duty.

However, those who were interested found that these 31 officials were all imprisoned after the Regent King ordered the expulsion of the Dark Court.

Afterwards, Li Xiu issued an order at the execution ground, and the officialdom cleanup action spread from Yangdu to the entire territory of Daqin to thoroughly rectify the administration of officials.

This news was like a heavy bomb, which stunned many people.

What is Li Xiu doing? Respond and support the regent?

Could it be that the regent had no intention of rebellion, or was Li Xiu also his accomplice?

Two voices burst out at the same time in secret.

If the regent had no intention of usurping the throne, it would be fine. If Li Xiu was also his accomplice, this would be a big problem.

All officials were alert, and even the people found that the situation was unusual, so every household closed their doors, and the once prosperous Yangdu suddenly became quiet.

The atmosphere in Yangdu suddenly became tense, as if there were dark clouds covering the sun and undercurrents surging.