Chapter 273

Thinking of the pressure coming from Ying Zheng, a flash of irritation crossed Li Si's eyes.

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

He wouldn't have known that even now, he still didn't have a single clue.

"Damn Wang Jian, damn Ministry of War."

A flash of viciousness crossed Li Si's eyes.

Since they didn't want to let him have an easy time, then they shouldn't expect to have an easy time either.

"Come here."

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 even more due to his control over his subordinates.

He kept a group of assassins under his own command.

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 someone was his enemy in officialdom, Li Si never let a single one go.

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

Just off duty, Liu Qizhong had not brought 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-ranking official, so naturally, he occupied a private room alone.

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

When 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 glint in the air.

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

The head rolled 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? Something big happened at the restaurant next door."

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

"That's right, that's right, I heard the one who died was the Prefect, his entire head was cut off directly."

"I wonder who had a grudge against him to commit such a ruthless act."

………

The news of Liu Qizhong's death reached everyone very quickly.

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

"What on earth 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 in the slightest.

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

"Subordinate found a slight trace at the scene."

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

The subordinate glanced at Wang Jian and looked up to speak.

"Oh, what exactly is it? Speak freely."

Wang Jian waved his hand, signaling him to tell the matter.

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

"Subsequently, 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 to Li Si."

The subordinate recounted the entire 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 old man 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.