On the wedding day, my wife was abnormal

Huanbi seemed to understand something and bowed to ask, "My Lord, are you saying that everything the bald-headed monk said was a lie?"

"It's not completely fake, but most of it is fake." Lin Zhen took a sip of tea and handed his hand to Huanbi.

When Huanbi saw that the palm was red, she felt very distressed. She took out a handkerchief, dipped it in tea, and wiped it gently.

Lin Zhen continued, "The Zoroastrianism headquarters is the Zoroastrianism Tower in Hejian County. It's not difficult to find out. But the monk actually thought I didn't know and deliberately came to remind me. Later, he used the matter of Liu Hanyang's family to provoke me and asked me to order the troops to clear out the sect. I deliberately didn't say the time, and he reminded me again. It seems that he really wants to know when I will send troops."

Hou Chun finally reacted.

"Yes, he was too proactive, and he didn't ask for any benefits."

"That's what I find strange. If he was wholeheartedly devoted to serving the people and wanted to become a true Buddha, then that would be fine. But he also indulges in alcohol and meat, which shows he doesn't believe in ghosts or gods at all. So I'm very suspicious of his intentions."

Lin Zhen looked at Hou Chun.

"Has there been any news from the three generals?"

"Not yet."

"Then there's even less of a rush. We can wait until Zhou Ze has monitored all the Persians hiding in the villages before we take action."

"Yes... But, Your Majesty, I would like to ask, is Liu Hanyang's family... really as the monk said?"

Lin Zhen sighed.

"Well, it's probably true." Lin Zhen applied a little dejectedly.

Although he did not feel sympathy for Liu Hanyang's experience, he felt that his family was implicated, which was something Lin Zhen did not want to see. What's more, the people who persecuted them were a group of foreigners, which was even more intolerable.

Even though he was acting just now, it was still a true expression of his feelings.

These foreigners must die.

And he cannot die so easily, he must die through torture.

Only in this way can we comfort the thousands of innocent lives that died tragically.

After the incident with the chess and card Buddha, Lin Zhen no longer had the heart to continue researching distilled liquor, so he gave instructions to Huanbi.

"Bi'er, have someone you trust fill a jar of wine each and send it to Zhang Li and Yue Wu. Let them promote it and test the waters. If the response is good, we can expand production."

"The slaves obey."

......

Lin Zhenxian finally came back.

With thirty-six heads.

He loaded a carriage with human heads and paraded it through the streets back to the capital, stinking to high heaven.

Lin Zhen came to the city gate to greet him.

Today, the old man was wearing silver armor, riding on a tall horse, holding a long axe in his hand. He looked energetic and strong despite his old age.

Seeing Lin Zhen kneeling on one knee in front of the city gate, he threw the weapon in his hand to his follower and said to Lin Zhen.

"Zhen'er."

"My grandson is here."

"Come on, follow me into the palace."

"Yes."

Lin Zhen knew.

Lin Zhenxian dared to kill people in such a high-profile manner and returned to the capital in such a glorious manner, so he must have the secrets of corrupt officials in his hands.

A bloody storm will once again sweep across the imperial city.

In the political hall.

Ever since Gu Beichen stopped whispering to her about various things, Murong Yan's mood has been getting better day by day.

I am particularly satisfied with Lin Zhen’s performance in the past few days.

Not only did he serve the concubines on behalf of Murong Yan and shut up the officials, he also settled Sima Chunlei and made her accept the fact that the emperor was a woman.

Now the two women can often sit together for dinner, discuss matters in the harem, major national affairs, and chat about love and little secrets that can only be shared between best friends.

Murong Yan was happy that she had found a friend in Sima Chunlei, and she also cheered for the growing prosperity of Daqian.

At this moment, Lin Zhenxian gave her a heavy blow.

At noon, Murong Yan was about to have lunch when she saw Murong Wushe hurried back to report.

"Your Majesty, the Regent has returned, and is heading to the palace with Lin Zhen. He also... brought thirty-six heads with him."

"Human heads?" Murong Yan suddenly felt unhappy. "What is he going to do?"

"I don't know, but the prince looks very unhappy. I'm afraid something happened in Liaodong."

Not long after he finished speaking, Lin Zhenxian and Lin Zhen arrived at the door of the Council Hall one after another.

When he saw Murong Wushe, Lin Zhen's face lost its usual playfulness and was filled with seriousness.

He looked like he was going to handle the matter in a businesslike manner.

"This old servant greets the prince and the prince."

"Well, I beg to see your majesty."

"Your Majesty has ordered that Your Majesty may go in directly."

A horse-drawn carriage filled with the stench of blood and decay stopped at the entrance of the hall, and Lin Zhenxian and Lin Zhen walked into the hall.

"Your humble servant, Lin Zhenxian, pays homage to Your Majesty."

"Your humble servant, Lin Zhen, pays respects to Your Majesty."

"My two beloved ministers, there's no need to be so polite." Murong Yan also remained on high alert. "Your Highness, thank you for your hard work on this trip to Liaodong."

"It is my humble duty to share your majesty's worries and punish the wicked for the sake of the Great Qian."

"Is there any progress?"

"Your Majesty." Lin Zhenxian took out a file from his sleeve and handed it to Murong Wushe with both hands. The latter took it and spread it on the dragon table for Murong Yan.

Just the first sentence made Murong Yan frown and become furious!

"What? Liaodong is full of starving people and countless casualties?"

"That's right," Lin Zhenxian replied. "Your Majesty, the devastation in Liaodong is absolutely as reported by local officials. According to my investigations, this flood has killed at least 5,000 people instantly. The floods have destroyed the crops in the fields, destroying all stored grain. The people have been displaced, and tens of thousands have starved to death."

Murong Yan simply stopped reading and asked directly, "Didn't I send food for disaster relief? Why did so many people starve to death?"

"My investigation revealed that the Gu family purchased grain from merchants in the capital at a price of 20 wen per dou. These merchants then gave the Gu family kickbacks of 17 wen per dou. The grain had to pass through the Changchang Pass before it could reach Liaodong, and by the time it reached Liaodong, only a fraction of it was left. Furthermore, local officials like Liu Tu and Jiang Buwei even replaced the grain with animal bran, mixing it with sand, Guanyin clay, and other ingredients to make a thin porridge for the people. They then sold all of the grain for cash."

Murong Yan slammed her hand on the dragon table. "Bang! These officials are so bold! They even dare to lie to me!"

"Your Majesty, not only that, I have discovered that these officials are all so bold and presumptuous under Gu Yunting's protection. I even have evidence that Gu Yunting is selling official positions."

"Selling an official position? Gu Yunting dares to sell an official position?"

Murong Yan was stunned.

As an emperor, she never mentioned selling official positions even when she was at her most impoverished. How could he, a prime minister, dare to do so?

Humph, this is also because you are dead.

Otherwise I will tear you into pieces!

"Your Majesty, many of the lower-level officials in the six ministries of the capital were transferred from the countryside. All of these need to be approved by Gu Yunting. Also, during the annual major examinations, Gu Yunting accepts money to arrange students and discloses the examination subjects."

"Crimes like these are too numerous to list! I suggest that Gu Yunting be executed immediately, and his entire clan be punished!"