Chapter 1001

Being strictly interrogated by Yu Huatian for one night was not exactly wronging him.

If it weren't for Qi Jiguang writing to the imperial court about that fortune-telling Daoist, Qin Mu would have wanted to punish him!

"This Daoist actually has such great influence; does he already have many followers among the common people?"

"Your Majesty is godlike in your foresight!"

Yu Huatian exclaimed again.

The development of events could not escape Your Majesty's eyes.

Just through a few tiny clues, one could see the hidden tricks behind them.

Unfortunately, his ability was far from being comparable to Your Majesty's, which caused him to spend much more time investigating before learning this result.

"That Daoist used temple fairs and some magic tricks to trick many people into believing him.

He even claimed to be the reincarnation of the Old Man of the South Pole and already had some influence locally.

I arrested that evil person and used strict torture to force out some information.

It turns out he was a spy sent by the Wang aristocratic family, and his purpose was to incite Qi Jiguang to rebel!"

The last sentence revealed the answer to the mystery.

Qin Mu's reaction, however, was very calm; he just nodded slightly.

He had always guessed that there was a hostile force manipulating this large-scale bribery.

The result being the Wang family was not surprising.

"Since it is a conspiracy of the Great Tang aristocratic families, it shouldn't just be targeting Qi Jiguang alone.

Are the other places the same?"

Yu Huatian replied.

"Yes. I rode fast to the Western Regions and discovered several forces in the Western Regions Protectorate and the Persian Ctesiphon.

The masterminds behind them are all the four great aristocratic families!"

"The four great aristocratic families are truly bold!"

Qin Mu sighed in a light tone.

But it was just a casual remark.

While saying this, Qin Mu's mind was actually already considering other things.

No shadow of the Zhangsun family found?

This shouldn't be!

And there is the land of Tianzhu; the aristocratic families shouldn't let this place go.

But this investigation did not go to Tianzhu.

Linking it to the content Yue Lin reported earlier.

In Tianzhu, some people claiming to be Great Qin merchants were inciting Yue Yun to rebel.

Presumably, those people were also planted by the aristocratic families, or it could also be Zhangsun Wuji...

"If the aristocratic families dare to use dirty tricks against Great Qin, they must have the awareness to accept punishment!"

Yu Huatian immediately put his feet together and stood solemnly with his hands cupped.

"Please give your orders, Your Majesty, how should we deal with the four great aristocratic families? I will go and arrange it right away!"

For Yu Huatian, as long as he faithfully executes the Emperor's orders, that is enough.

He doesn't need to think too much for himself.

Based on the Emperor's personality, he had long expected that the Emperor would inevitably strike back.

Qin Mu thought for a moment.

For the Wang clan, it was no longer needed.

The order was issued, and it is estimated that the Wang clan members exiled to the Sea Heart Sandbar have all been captured alive by Shi Lang. Next, Shi Lang will escort these people to Chang'an.

Qin Mu did not execute all the Wang clan members as Li Er understood.

These captives are still useful.

The other three families, even if they don't completely fall out with the Great Tang imperial court this time, will still harbor resentment and become an unstable factor for Great Tang.

Let them fight among themselves.

What Great Qin needs to deal with are the dark chess pieces the four great aristocratic families have planted in Great Qin.

"Yu Huatian, don't clean up these aristocratic family forces too cleanly.

Leave a few and send people to monitor them in secret.

I guess that since the four great aristocratic families have had a rift with the Tang Emperor, they will definitely look for opportunities to transfer their family assets.

Lure them into transferring their assets into Great Qin territory, and then swallow them in one bite!"

"I obey the decree!"

A sinister smile appeared on Yu Huatian's face.

Having been the Commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard for a long time, no matter how he smiled, it felt like it carried a sinister intent.

"Your Majesty, how can we lure them so that the aristocratic families transfer more assets to Great Qin?"

"Smooth channels, understand?

Let those who receive them within Great Qin territory feel safe, thinking that their assets can escape Great Qin at any time, and that there is a smooth channel; then they will feel at ease." Qin Mu actually didn't expect Yu Huatian to fully understand his meaning.

But as long as it is roughly the same, harvesting a wave from the four great aristocratic families will achieve the goal.

Great Qin doesn't rely on this to get rich.

It's just taking this opportunity to teach the four great aristocratic families a lesson.

"Yu Huatian, you can also arrange for some old hands to help them out."

"Understood!"

Yu Huatian smiled knowingly.