Chapter 168

The reason he dared to say this is because he is the Commandery Governor and has grasped some intelligence about the Xiang family.

And seeing the Ninth Prince bring so many soldiers over, and General Wang asking about the Xiang family in a subtle way, he guessed a clue.

This explains what the Ninth Prince and the others came here for.

However, this is all speculation; Yin Tong is just guessing boldly.

But now it seems that his guess is correct.

Ying Ying Zi Ye looked at Yin Tong with some surprise.

Originally, according to the turning of the wheels of history, shortly after Brother Zheng died.

Yin Tong started a rebellion to protect himself, but he was a civil official, so he pulled Xiang Liang and Huan Chu to be the main generals.

Unfortunately, Xiang Liang was afraid that Yin Tong's existence would make the military power unstable, so he let Huan Chu kill Yin Tong.

Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu and the others also raised an army in Kuaiji Commandery to rebel against Qin.

But Brother Zheng has not died yet, and Yin Tong may not have rebelled yet, who knows.

"Oh, I wonder how Commandery Governor Yin guessed that we were going to take action against the Xiang family?"

Ying Ying Zi Ye was also a bit curious.

"This official dares to guess that the Xiang family might have the intention to rebel!"

Yin Tong looked around, saw no one, and spoke softly.

Wu Tian heard this, and a strange look flashed in his eyes, but it quickly recovered.

"Do you have any proof?"

Wang Li stared at Yin Tong, not letting go.

He was a bit unhappy; were their intentions really that obvious?

A Commandery Governor guessed their intentions.

If the Xiang family knew, wouldn't they run away?

Yin Tong and the other were scared by the murderous aura emitted by Wang Li, their bodies trembling, and they knelt down directly.

"This official... this official once saw the Commandery Lieutenant (responsible for military garrison and public security) and the Supervisory Censor (supervising officials in the commandery) both receive gifts from Xiang Liang; I don't know if those two have been bought."

"They also wanted to buy this official, but this official has no intention of rebelling, but I couldn't refuse the gifts."

"The Xiang family has a relatively high reputation in Kuaiji Commandery, already surpassing this official, the Commandery Governor."

"The Commandery Lieutenant and the Supervisory Censor might have been bought, and this official could only accept the gifts, but I didn't dare to use them; those gifts have been kept in the mansion."

"It is indeed so; they also sent gifts to this official." Wu Tian interjected from the side.

Yin Tong reported truthfully; he had no intention of rebelling, but was helplessly suppressed by the Xiang family.

Fortunately, Wu Tian is his confidant and is of one mind with him, otherwise these days would be even harder.

He knew that as long as the First Emperor did not die, he would not dare to have the intention of rebelling, otherwise his whole family would die.

Now that so many things have happened in Great Qin recently, which are all good things for the commoners of the world, he became even more determined not to rebel.

But in Kuaiji Commandery, even the Commandery Lieutenant who holds military power seems to have been bought.

He could only temporarily pretend to comply and survive, otherwise he would have been killed by someone long ago.

This time, seeing the Ninth Prince and General Wang Li bring so many soldiers here.

He boldly guessed that he wanted the Ninth Prince to bring people to flatten the Xiang family.

If the Xiang family was flattened, he wouldn't have to suffer this humiliation.

It's just... if they couldn't find the Xiang family's base, this matter would be difficult to accomplish.

The Xiang family has been managing Kuaiji Commandery for many years, and he doesn't know how many private soldiers they have.

"Don't kneel; get up and speak."

"Thank you, Ninth Prince."

Yin Tong and the other then stood up and sat down again.

"The Xiang family is suspected of buying the Commandery Lieutenant and the Supervisory Censor; why didn't you report this to Xianyang?"

"If you had reported it earlier, it is estimated that you two would have been promoted because of this."

Wang Li looked at Yin Tong and the other with some ill intent.

"They might not trust this official and often have people monitoring this official's mansion."

"This official didn't dare to report to Xianyang City, otherwise the lives of this official's whole family would be wiped out."

"And today the Commandery Lieutenant and the Supervisory Censor had things to do and couldn't get away, otherwise this official wouldn't have the qualifications to go out of the city to meet you."

Yin Tong shook his head, showing a smile that was uglier than crying.

"Then do you know any news about the Xiang family?"

"For example, where is their base?"

Ying Ying Zi Ye asked, not saying that he wanted to take action against the Xiang family.

He doesn't trust Yin Tong and the other one hundred percent now.

As a Commandery Governor, Yin Tong should know some news.

"This official doesn't know..."

"As nobles of the former six states, they have a mansion in the city, but very few people live there usually."

"Their base should be outside the city, but this official really doesn't know the exact location."

"And they act closely and have little contact with the outside world; ordinary people really can't find any clues."

Yin Tong was a bit discouraged; this is his territory, but he doesn't know this news.

This made him feel a bit guilty and ashamed to see the Ninth Prince.

"This matter is not your fault; as long as you have no intention of rebelling, you can survive, otherwise being wiped out is unavoidable."

Ying Ying Zi Ye glanced at Yin Tong, scaring Yin Tong and the other into trembling and kneeling down again.

This matter has some twists and turns; originally, he thought that Xiang Yu had not rebelled yet, and he could just crush them with strength when he came here.

But now it seems that things have exceeded his expectations, but it is also within reason.

Thinking about it, it is correct; the Xiang family has been managing Kuaiji Commandery for so long.

Even if their power spreads throughout Kuaiji Commandery, it is not an exaggeration.

Even if the Commandery Governor Yin Tong was bought, it is not surprising.

Now that the Commandery Lieutenant is suspected of being bought, this is somewhat unfavorable for them.

But since things have come to this, they can only take one step at a time.

I hope the Commandery Lieutenant has not been bought, otherwise he will not be able to escape being wiped out.

Ying Ying Zi Ye thought for a while and made some arrangements.

"Yin Tong, after you two go out, spread a message saying that we are passing through here, resting for one night, and will not stay here for too long."

"Wang Li, you are responsible for finding the Xiang family's base."

"By the way, monitor that Commandery Lieutenant and the Supervisory Censor (supervising officials in the commandery) to see what movements they have."

"Understood!"

Yin Tong didn't dare to say much and just did as he was told.

He had been in contact with the Ninth Prince, and the Xiang family side probably suspected him even more.

Now only the Ninth Prince can save his life and the lives of his family.

Ying Ying Zi Ye glanced at Wang Li and unintentionally glanced at Wu Tian.

Wang Li was stunned for a while; could this Wu Tian have a problem?

But soon he nodded knowingly.

"Leave this matter to this general; I will definitely give the Ninth Prince an answer soon!"

Wang Li stood up to take his leave and walked out of the tavern with Yin Tong and the other.