Chapter 127: Is the Most Bastard in the Royal Family Part 1
A large number of black-armored men came forward, two of them fought with each other, and strode towards the back of the lobby. Not long after, cries could be heard.
"My lord, things are in trouble!"
Tian Gan walked out in a hurry, with a thin layer of sweat dripping from his forehead.
"Trouble, what trouble?"
Chaitino asked in a calm tone, "We have experienced many strong winds and waves, and the so-called trouble cannot cause much disturbance in our hearts."
"During the interrogation process, seventeen people committed suicide by biting their venomous fangs. Afterwards, we checked and found that all of them had venomous fangs in their mouths. They have all been removed."
"It's just seventeen people. It's nothing. It doesn't matter if they're all dead. They're just a bunch of rats."
Chai Tiannuo waved his hands indifferently, and Tian Gan’s voice was still soft:
"The whereabouts of the food have been found out, and it was all transported to the Third Prince's territory. From beginning to end, the Third Prince controlled everything."
After saying this, Tian Qian couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. It was really unbearable for him to be involved in such a big event on his first trip with his lord.
"...It's the Third Prince again, good, very good!"
Chai Tiannuo narrowed his eyes slightly. The Huanyang Pill involves the third prince, and the third prince is behind the disaster relief food corruption. What is this going to do?
Is it possible that the imperial power of Great China will be in turmoil again?
After thinking about it, Chaitino already had a plan in mind.
"How do you feel about the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches going out with the army this time?"
Chai Tiannuo asked suddenly. Tian Qian was stunned for a moment, then said with a wry smile:
"Just a thought, and what was originally done is not worth mentioning."
Nodding, Chaitino continued:
"Although it is very risky to lead you in the front line, there are some benefits in dealing with the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches. The battle report will be sent to Luoyang tonight. As long as you are recognized by the imperial court, you will be truly transformed."
"Having an identity of half citizen and half public, even if one day I am no longer in Luoyang, you can still have a place to survive."
"Thank you, Lord!"
Tiangan knelt down on one knee, and Chaitino waved his hand to let him get up. This time, he took out all the experts of Tiangan and Earthly Branches at once.
They may not be much better at fighting in a battle formation than the guards at the left and right gates, but they are still quite good at engaging in special operations and the like.
When he went out to meet with Chen Shilang and others, Chai Tiannuo spoke frankly and told the results of the interrogation. The expressions of a group of officials immediately changed. They never thought that the matter involved in Dongshan Province was even more terrifying than they thought before.
"Taimo, Cang Tiandao, now the prince has come to join in the fun, Dongshan Province is a trap!"
Chen Shilang sighed, the thing he feared the most had happened. It involved the heirs of the royal family, and he was also a prince who had established his own family. This was the most troublesome thing.
"Don't think so much, take care of the matter at hand first."
The corners of Chai Tiannuo's mouth were slightly raised, and his eyes were full of coldness.
The sky was completely dark, and the people in Huer City had trouble sleeping and eating. In the afternoon, the imperial army broke into the city. Although they did not disturb the people, they imposed a curfew. No one was allowed to go to the streets. Anyone who disobeyed the order would be executed!
Not long after the ban was issued, there were cries one after another in the city, and there was also the faint sound of something falling to the ground, but it disappeared after a short time.
On the second day, the people who got up early began to work as usual. No matter how the world changed, it meant nothing to them. Being able to have a full meal at the next meal was their current pursuit.
"Everyone, listen up. The imperial court is placing grain in the market in the city. Each person has two liters of rice. Bring your own utensils. It will end when the sun sets!"
Along with the flying horseshoes, the streets and alleys resounded with calls for food. The people who were hiding at home and afraid to go out immediately became excited. Compared with the danger, the feeling of hunger was more uncomfortable!
The chief envoy took out all the grain from the granary, and the white rice kept falling into the rice bags. As the people lined up to receive relief, more than ten loud voices pointed at the densely packed corpses hanging around and shouted:
"Three hundred and seven corrupt food officials are here. Don't worry, everyone, the court's disaster relief food is being shipped in a steady stream. Don't be impatient, don't be bewitched by monsters, and go astray!"
With the food in hand, the originally floating public sentiment in Hu'er City immediately stabilized. Emperor Tianqi received Chai Tiannuo in the afternoon of the same day.
When I write the letter myself, I feel a mixture of joy and sorrow in my heart. I don’t know what it feels like.
At night, the important officials of the court entered the imperial study. Emperor Tianqi asked his servant Jia to read the battle report. General Li Chenglan laughed loudly:
"I know that Chai Xiaozi will not disappoint anyone!"
Everyone grinned, this was not disappointing, but shocking!
After receiving the battle report from Jia Gao, the two elders, Shangshu Ling and Zhongshu Ling, looked back and forth several times before finally sighing and saying:
"Master Chai is worthy of being the most powerful general in the army. One hundred thousand soldiers penetrated three lines of defense in one day, wiped out a million enemies, and also invaded the rebellious city of Hu'er. Such achievements are unheard of!"
"Two gentlemen, what suggestions do you have for the request in Chaitino's letter?"
The two elders looked at each other, discussed softly, and reached an agreement.
"Your Majesty, Chai Ziyun, the general is out and the military orders are not being followed. It is really rare for Lord Chai to think of asking the imperial court for instructions before making a decision."
"I think it's better to agree to all of his suggestions."
Zhongshu Ling spoke softly, and Shangshu Ling nodded and added:
"To elaborate, the soldiers of Zuoweiwei are not wrong."
"The troops stationed in Dongshan are naturally under the control of Dongshan's chief envoy. How can they distinguish between good and bad under military orders?"
"Master Chai ordered them to serve as flankers and participate in the follow-up campaign. It does not count military merit and lack of pay, but it is quite a punishment. I can't think of a better way than this."
Emperor Tianqi couldn't help but grin, thinking that you guys are really keeping up with the times. You are very skillful in using the sentences in Chai Zi's Art of War. You must have read that book of war every day!
After pondering for a moment, Emperor Tianqi turned to look at the silent Zuo Weiwei General Qiao Rong:
"General Qiao, what do you think?"
Qiao Rong knelt down on one knee, cupped his fists and said in a deep voice:
"The troops stationed in Hu'er City are all my subordinates. I know their character very well and will never do anything treasonous!"
"I beg you, Your Majesty, to give them a chance and let them serve their crimes. It is better than killing them and wasting your troops."
"...Then this one is correct."
Emperor Tianqi nodded, frowned and said:
"As for bringing the entire Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches into the left and right prison guards as an expansion of the craftsmanship camp, I really didn't expect Chaitino to be able to do such a trick."
After saying that, he looked at the booklet in his hand. It was specially presented to him by Chaitino. There was a name with a big red circle drawn in it, which was clearly marked:
"Your Majesty, this is a maid from a certain family. She is in the Cao camp and her heart is in the Han Dynasty, so she won't be with you anymore. She stays at home serving tea and washing her feet."
Damn it, what are you talking about?
"Your Majesty, I think you can do it!"
The general looked at the people whispering below and said with a sneer:
"Since the firewood boy suddenly changed his profession of heavenly stems and earthly branches, there have been a lot fewer corpses in the sewers of Luoyang."
"Even people from the Ministry of Punishment say that there are far fewer cases that cause headaches."
Emperor Tianqi raised his eyebrows and looked at the ministers below. Many of them looked stiff and couldn't help but snorted, they are not good birds!
"It's good or bad to be able to drag this group of reincarnated heavenly beings under Mi, just like Chai Xiaozi did. There are many masters among them, and they are very useful in certain places."
"Chai Xiaozi is an extraterrestrial demon, and the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches are heavenly beings descended from the earth. Both of them serve in our dynasty, which further demonstrates the talent of the Great China. Looking around China, where else can there be other than me, Great China?!"