Chapter 122

Thinking of the pressure coming from Ying Zheng, a trace of irritability flashed in Li Si's eyes.

If it weren't for the people in the Ministry of War refusing to hand over the men,

he would not still be without a single clue now.

"Damn Wang Jian, damn Ministry of War."

A flash of viciousness crossed Li Si's eyes.

Since they did not want to let him have an easy time, then they should not think about having an easy time either.

"Someone come."

A subordinate soon arrived inside Li Si's study.

"Get rid of Liu Qizhong for me."

A flash of ruthlessness crossed Li Si's eyes.

Since he refused to open a door of convenience for him, then let him never live to see tomorrow morning.

The subordinate soon left Li Si's study.

Li Si was able to attain his current supreme status.

Beyond his strategies in the imperial court, it was more due to his control over his subordinates.

Under his own command, he kept a group of assassins.

However, the number of these assassins was not large, only a dozen or so.

After all, what he cared about was not the quantity, but the strength of their skills.

As long as they were his enemies in officialdom, Li Si had not let a single one go.

At this moment, Liu Qizhong had no idea that Li Si had already reached out toward him.

Just after finishing his shift, Liu Qizhong did not bring his servants along.

He only wanted to go to a restaurant alone to have a drink.

The restaurant's business was good.

Liu Qizhong was considered a high official, so naturally, he occupied a private room alone.

And this gave the people behind the scenes the opportunity to strike.

By the time Liu Qizhong was drunk and muddled, the person hiding in the shadows appeared directly beside him.

The blade in his hand was incomparably sharp, flashing a dark gleam in the air.

Hearing a scream, Liu Qizhong's entire head was directly severed.

The head rolled directly onto the ground, and then one could see its terrified eyes.

After the assassin completed the task, he quickly left the place.

……

Rumors began to spread in Xianyang City once again.

"Have you heard? A major event happened at the restaurant next door."

"Look at you, how could I not have heard of such a major event? I heard that the person who died was a big shot from the Ministry of War."

"Yes, yes, I heard that the one who died was the Prefect, his entire head was cut off by someone."

"I wonder who had a grudge against him to use such a ruthless hand."

………

The news of Liu Qizhong's death was soon known to everyone.

Wang Jian naturally also learned the news of Liu Qizhong's death.

"What exactly is going on?"

Wang Jian's eyes were filled with anger.

Although he was at home claiming illness, the power in his hands had not diminished by half.

Who dared to disregard his face so much and strike at his subordinates?

"Subordinate found a slight trace at the scene."

"However, there is one thing that must be reported to the General first."

The subordinate glanced at Wang Jian and said, looking up.

"Oh, what specific matter? Speak freely."

Wang Jian waved his hand, signaling him to speak.

"After investigation, I discovered that the Young General had once been in contact with Prefect Liu."

"Afterwards, Prefect Liu directly refused Li Si's request, refusing to hand over those personnel who participated in the tax silver case."

"Subordinate suspects that this matter should have some connection with Li Si."

The subordinate recounted the cause and effect of the previous matter.

Wang Jian did not expect that his own son was also involved in this matter.

"Go and call him over for me."

Wang Ben, in his own courtyard, was somewhat confused when he heard his father calling him over.

When he arrived at Wang Jian's study, he saw his father with a stern face and an angry expression.

"I don't know why Father called me here?"

Wang Ben was somewhat puzzled.

"You went to contact Liu Qizhong back then?"

Wang Jian looked at his son with a stern face.

Wang Ben's heart skipped a beat; he did not expect his father to know about this matter.

"Prefect Liu was personally promoted by Father, so when I was free, I gathered with Prefect Liu."

Wang Ben knew that since his father asked like this, he clearly knew something, so he did not dare to hide this matter at all.

"And it was you who made Liu Qizhong refuse Li Si's request to borrow personnel?"

When asking this question, Wang Jian's voice became a bit more gloomy.

He did not expect that despite all his calculations, he had not calculated that his own son would intervene in this matter.

"Father, because of this matter, Li Si is about to be loathed by His Majesty. Isn't this our best opportunity?"

"As long as Li Si falls, perhaps it is an opportunity for our Wang family to rise."

Wang Ben immediately knew that his father already knew what he had done.

He did not defend himself, but instead stated his own thoughts.

"Foolish."

"Do you know that after we came down from the battlefield, the military power in our hands already threatened His Majesty's position?"

"Why do you think I handed over the military power in my hands so easily?"

"If I hadn't done so, I don't know where your life and mine would be now."

Wang Jian's hand slammed heavily onto the table.

The pear-wood table, suffering such a huge blow, directly developed cracks in the middle.

And Wang Ben, after hearing Wang Jian's words, his complexion suddenly changed.

"Are you saying that His Majesty intends to discard the bow once the birds are gone?"

When Wang Ben said this, he only felt a chill on his body.

He had never perceived that Ying Zheng had such an intention.

This showed that Ying Zheng had not revealed it at all.

And this was the most dangerous part.

If Ying Zheng had shown even a little bit, they would have had time to take precautions.

But precisely because Ying Zheng had not shown anything, they had no time to take any precautions.

"This matter has already passed."

"Since you have intervened in this matter, Li Si will absolutely not let our Wang family off easily."

When Wang Jian said this, he sighed heavily.

He also didn't quite know what to say.

He now hoped that the power group behind Li Si would not be dismantled.

He also hoped to get rid of Li Si as soon as possible.

After all, Li Si being able to strike at Liu Qizhong

already represented a provocation toward their Wang family.

Although Wang Jian did not approve of his son's unauthorized actions,

he would also absolutely not allow Li Si's provocation toward his Wang family.

"Since Li Si has sent our Wang family a big gift, then let's return a gift to him."

Wang Jian's gaze looked toward the subordinate at the side.

The subordinate soon understood Wang Jian's meaning.

Until the subordinate left, Wang Ben's complexion remained as ugly as before.

"Father, you said His Majesty, does he really toward our Wang family..."

Wang Ben did not finish the rest of his words.

But Wang Jian clearly already understood his son's meaning.

……

……

……Ding.

— Author's Notes —

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