Chapter 26 Officials Ask for Medicine
The people outside the yamen made a fuss for another day.
However, the government's attitude was firm.
There are only 100 doses of antidote every day, isn't that enough?
Sorry, configuring the antidote.
Anyway, some greedy people were poisoned relatively late and no one died.
The capital is in a state of panic right now, and the people in the government offices have spies everywhere. It will be extremely difficult for those people behind the scenes to make any moves.
Soon, the "distinguished guest" arrived in front of the yamen.
"Oh my, I have a grandson who unfortunately bought poisoned gold from the market without my knowledge..."
An octogenarian walked down from the carriage, with a kind smile and a large sum of gold.
This man is smart and knows that the government is determined to find the person behind the thief this time. Instead of going against the authorities, it is better to show goodwill early and gain some face.
Zhao Wanjun quickly ordered people to check the deeds of this person from the people.
Now that some people among the people have been poisoned, they may hope to leave a good impression in the government and be detoxified as soon as possible.
After asking quietly, someone secretly reported this person's evil deeds.
Although this old man had a kind face, he had done many evil things in his life. Relying on the prestige of his official position, he committed countless beheading crimes.
Normally, people are afraid and dare not speak out.
But now the government is determined to do its job, and Lao Deng has been fatally poisoned. It is obvious that he is related to the thief, so he must be involved, right?
Who knows, the government may get rid of him. Who knows, the next high-ranking official may be less oppressed!
Life will be better for a while!
While the investigation was going on, more officials came one after another with gold to collect the antidote.
Since you have chosen to compromise, do it quickly.
Take all the gold with you, and confiscate what should be confiscated. Consider it as the money to save your life.
In order to avoid being found out, the government would hold him captive and not allow him to detoxify.
One, two, ten...
Zhao Wanjun became more and more frightened.
There were people ranging from second-rank officials to seventh- and eighth-rank minor officials.
There may be innocent officials among these officials, but not many, only one or two out of ten.
Zhao Wanjun arranged more people to investigate.
As the disturbance escalated, the city government was alarmed again, and he personally sat in the lobby of the government office.
Zhao Wanjun's father, Zhao Tianya, put on his official uniform after a long absence and quietly entered the palace.
When he came out, the imperial edict had already been issued to the yamen.
【Do your best】
This is the only instruction in the imperial edict.
After some investigation, the bald Liu brothers who had secretly deployed spies brought back a lot of information.
In addition, the poisoned people secretly reported the situation, and the investigation results came out soon.
After learning about many corrupt and evil secrets, Zhao Wanjun wanted to act according to the law.
But Li Yuan stopped her.
"Corruption in the Qian Kingdom did not happen overnight."
"If we can find out the identity of the person behind this, find the main culprit, and make an example of him, it will be a great success."
"We can't offend all of them, otherwise, when these officials go against the government, the people will suffer."
"The Emperor of Qian also understands this, so he said he would do his best."
Zhao Wanjun was silent for a long time.
She has always adhered to the principle of eradicating all evil and acting with swift and resolute action.
These high-ranking officials and nobles eat and drink the hard work of the people and enjoy a superior life, but they are still not satisfied and commit many evil deeds.
They even thought of monopolizing gold.
By then, these colluding officials will make some manipulations, causing the price of gold in the capital to soar, and silver to depreciate, and the money in the hands of ordinary people will become worthless!
Maybe even the Qian Kingdom will experience major turmoil because of this!
Those corrupt officials don’t care about the people’s livelihood at all, nor do they care who the emperor is. They just want to have both power and wealth!
Let Zhao Wanjun see, these people all deserve to be beheaded!
Li Yuan advised again: "I know you hate evil, but these officials have long been tied to the Qian Kingdom court."
"It will take time to eradicate all evil."
Zhao Wanjun sat there for a long time without saying a word.
But when she came to her senses, there was only determination in her eyes.
"Do as you say."
"I understand what you mean. These guys can't be killed all at once. Otherwise, the official system of Qianguo will suffer a huge impact."
"But I will remember these people. I will keep an eye on them until they are all replaced!"
The yamen was full of people, all of whom were high-ranking officials in the Qian Kingdom.
They all exchanged glances, and on the high hall sat the government office of the capital city.
The officials in the city government didn't dare to make a sound at this moment.
Many of these officials held higher positions than him.
I don’t know how this girl Zhao Wanjun dared to provoke them all here!
The inner room was opened, and Zhao Wanjun came out with a cold face, carrying a large bag of medicine.
The total amount of gold handed over by officials far exceeded the batch of drug-contaminated gold.
Zhao Wanjun knew in his heart that these guys wanted to return the gold that was recently stolen and put an end to the matter in the government office.
The imperial edict implies support.
After all, they are officials in the court, and these guys don't want to be targeted by the emperor if they do something wrong.
If there is any more trouble, what if the Emperor of Qian Kingdom is determined to investigate...
That’s all the total gold reserves in the capital city. The palace can find out by sending someone to check.
A doctor walked out of the yamen.
He prepared the poison and the antidote as well.
From the day the plan started, the doctor was promised a high price and stayed in an unknown place without ever showing up.
After the doctor examined many officials, he distributed the large bag of antidote to them in the amount required according to the degree of poisoning.
Zhao Wanjun had a frosty look on his face.
"Everyone, we all know the cause and effect of this matter."
"No one can claim victory in this contest."
"I, Zhao Wanjun, admit that I won't be able to catch all of you this time."
"But..." Zhao Siya's momentum was very fierce.
"As long as I am still in the government, you will never disturb the peace of Qian Kingdom!"
Many officials were all smiling and said that they had no idea what the thief or gold was and that they had just touched it accidentally.
The city government also tried to be perfunctory and keep the situation as harmonious as possible.
But Zhao Wanjun was young and energetic and didn't want to think about the twists and turns.
She has come this far relying on her youthful vigor and her unyielding sense of justice.
Zhao Wanjun's eyes were wide open, and her heroic and beautiful face was full of determination.
"Don't even think about plotting against me behind my back. I have already written a sealed envelope and placed it in the hands of someone I trust."
"The sealed contents contain your many crimes, and the evidence is all over the capital."
"If you disturb the people's livelihood again, or cause me to die suddenly, that person will present the seal to the emperor!"
"If I can't catch you all, the palace will take action!"
"Let me see how you fight against the Qian Kingdom!"
Zhao Wanjun held a fourth-rank official position, which was considered a high-ranking official in the government.
If she were killed, it would be a serious matter.
Although this warning was meant to be a fight to the death, it did slightly deter some people with ill intentions.
For many things, no one talks about them, but just cares about them in their hearts.
But if it is made clear, it will be difficult to implement.
The expressions of the many officials sitting in the yamen changed several times, and finally returned to their smiling looks.
"Mr. Zhao, you are too kind. We just like gold and collect it a little bit..."
"Speaking of which master planned Zhao Si Ya's plan this time, Zhao Si Ya has never been so bold in the past..."
"Hey, look at us, we really asked too much... If you don't know, you would think we are interrogating Zhao Siya! Hahahaha..."
The officials smiled but their eyes were looking towards the city government.
The city government was sweating profusely.
This puts pressure on him!
These officials acknowledged that Zhao Si Ya had won this time, but they also wanted to find a scapegoat to dampen the yamen's enthusiasm!
Both sides suffered losses, and there will be a contest in the future.
If they were the only ones to suffer, they would probably turn the table over!
If the government doesn't give someone, I'm afraid these cunning guys behind will secretly fight against the government!
"This..." The city government was in a dilemma.
How dare he give a random name?
This is the King of Hell's order. Whoever he says will die!
Zhao Wanjun raised her eyebrows, her face was filled with anger: "Why, you still want to..."
"It was my idea."
Li Yuan walked in from outside the yamen.