All Hail Cousin Brother

Chapter 472: Great Victory in Shandong

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

The emperor would support King You’s innocence. He would even think of ways to extend Yin Huaixi’s life and put him in an important position.

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The emperor no longer believed in the court officials regarding King You. He only believed in the court officials who could bring him benefits, and Yin Huaixi was the one who could bring him benefits.

As soon as these words were spoken, there were some old ministers present who were not involved. Some gloated and watched the commotion, while others’ expressions changed when they heard this and they trembled on the

Yu Zongshen pointed out of the window. “Recently, I’m sure you’ve all heard the rumors about Yin Huaixi in the capital. The direction of the wind in the capital often represents the direction of the world. Yin Huaixi is as powerful as the sky, and he has the protection of the commoners. The three divisions will definitely be investigated and they will get to the bottom of it. At that time, the emperor will follow the will of the public. It’s an act of benevolence and righteousness. If you obstruct him in every way, you’ll be disloyal and unrighteous. Those who have lost their morals are not worthy of taking power.”

Rumors were like a sharp knife. The funny thing was that this knife was already at their throats, but these people still did not notice. Years of power struggle had already corroded their conscience and brains.

How could they take a mere commoner seriously?

Little did they know that water could carry a boat, but it could also overturn it.

Now, it was too late.

Some people were uninvolved, while others’ expressions changed drastically.

They finally understood that the reason why Elder Xia invited them over today was not for a real meeting, but for their heads.

Xia Yansheng narrowed his eyes slightly. After a while, he said, “What needs to be abandoned, we should have done it long ago and dealt with all the people in the north back then. If King You wants to be rehabilitated, he has to be dealt with quickly. Only when this matter is over can our heads be preserved.” At this point, he sighed slightly. “Those who have sinned, think of a way yourself.

If you can’t think of a way, you have to offer your heads. I’ll think of a way to protect the lives of your nine families.”

These indifferent words only meant one thing. Those who could live would live, and those who couldn’t would die.

Those who were unwilling to die would die.

Only one person was willing to die.

However, who else in this world would be willing to die?

Yu Zongshen picked up his teacup and lowered his head to drink his tea. “Look at the Marquis of Ningyuan’s current situation. Do you really think that all of this isn’t within Yin Huaixi’s plan? Do you really think that Yin Huaixi will be so stupid as to not know who his enemy is and only deal with the Marquis of Changxing?

“Back then, he was only 12 years old, but he was already able to make all of you lose your composure and think of the move of persecuting the royal family. Now that he’s been stable for a few years, do you think you can rest easy?

The scene was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop!

Yu Zongshen said calmly, ‘You have to think carefully. Previously, you borrowed Yin Huaixi’s saber to eliminate dissidents. You were on the chopping block, but this saber was borrowed. Yin Huaixi is the owner of this saber. In other words, from the day Yin Huaixi entered the capital, he will be on the chopping block, and you will be human flesh. This is an indisputable fact.”

There was still dead silence—

Before death, who in this world would be willing to die?

Yu Zongshen continued, “The best hunters often appear in the eyes of the hunters as prey. From the moment Yin Huaixi entered the capital, he was the perfect hunter who disguised himself as prey. Who was killing or being killed had already been decided.”

Not only did Yin Huaixi have a knife, but he was also a hunter who was proficient in hunting.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door. “Old Master, someone from the palace has come. They said that the emperor has invited you into the palace.”

Xia Yansheng opened his eyes. “The war in Shandong hasn’t ended yet, but the emperor can’t wait to reward Yin Huaixi. I think it’s time for the three divisions to come to a conclusion.”

With that, he stood up with a trembling body.

These words reminded some people that they were about to die.

It was time to die even if they didn’t want to.

As Xia Yansheng trembled and walked out of the door, he sighed. “I’m old. I’m not as powerful as young people after all. Just a note can clearly determine the life and death of the court officials and control the overall situation of the court. How is this a vicious wolf? It’s clearly a…” He took a deep breath and exhaled slowly. “An evil dragon!’

He said the last words softly and heavily.

Everyone present understood.

They were all terrified.

Xia Yansheng added, “Just wait and see. The show has just begun.”

Someone from the cabinet participated in King You’s case.

In order to avoid implicating themselves, some important ministers in the cabinet would definitely join forces with the other court officials to obstruct them.

The emperor might not be able to win against the court officials.

In order to completely clear King You’s name, Yin Huaixi borrowed a knife from him to eliminate the Marquis of Ningyuan’s subordinates. However, this was a double-edged Imife.

He had hurt the Marquis of Ningyuan and him.

Unfortunately, he had lived for so long but had unknowingly fallen into Yin Huaixi’s trap.

Just as Yu Zongshen had said, the best hunters often looked like prey. Who would have thought that a sickly young man who was only 15 or 16 years old was actually a true hunter with a butcher’s knife?

Since he was already in the game, he could only be a chess piece.

He only hoped that he could survive until the day he retired and not lose his integrity.

The Great Zhou Dynasty was in turmoil, and the royal court was also in turmoil.

At the end of September, there was another report from Shandong—

Head General Yin captured Li Qiguang alive, and many clans who had allied with him surrendered.

Head General Yin would join forces with the local court officials to capture the traitors under Li Qiguang and resolve the accumulated ills left behind by the clan in Shandong. He would also preside over the related matters such as opening warehouses and boosting food after the battle in Shandong.

From Li Qiguang’s rebellion to Yin Huaixi capturing him alive

Yin Huaixi only took three months to resolve the Shandong issue, which had given the Great Zhou Dynasty a headache for hundreds of years.

When the news reached the capital, the emperor was overjoyed. “Good, good, good. What a smart man this Yin Huaixi is. As expected of a descendant of the royal family. He has the aura of a great ancestor.”

Her words made all the court officials in the royal court tremble in fear.

Xia Yansheng sat calmly on a chair. “King You and his father are both loyal and dedicated people. They have contributed greatly to our Great Zhou Dynasty. They indeed have continued the legacy of our ancestors.”

Since he had the resemblance of a noble ancestor, how could he be tainted for no reason? Xia Yansheng’s indifferent words indicated that he supported the emperor to interrogate King You’s case and restore his clean reputation.

No one in the court dared to refute.

The emperor’s meaning was very obvious. Yin Huaixi had the legacy of a great ancestor, so it was inevitable that he would be placed in an important position. Prince You naturally could not have a bad reputation.

Xia Yansheng’s words were nothing more than following the emperor’s wishes.

The words of the emperor and minister had already decided the life and death of a group of powerful officials.

The emperor smiled and looked at Xia Yansheng. He said meaningfully, “In that case, I’ll have to trouble you with King You’s case.” He emphasized the word “troubled” with a hint of coldness..