147. Conspiracy.
Governor Djehutihotep's legs softened, and he almost fell back into his chair. Amon was truly ruthless this time. He had actually accused him of being the mastermind behind the assassination, and even accused all the lords who had complained in the hall. Everyone was shocked and angry, but they all looked at the Holy Lady with pleading eyes. How would she respond?
Maria stood up with a sullen expression and took out her staff. "The city's security will be handled by the governor and will be handled according to the laws of the empire! Isis's blessing ceremony is imminent, so we cannot slack off. Everyone, hurry up and handle your duties. The Temple of Isis also has the responsibility of supervision. Gabriel, Burke, you two will represent the Temple and go to the governor's office to listen in. There is no need to interfere with the case, just make sure it is handled according to the law! "
After saying this, the Holy Lady retreated to the back of the hall with her staff. The meaning behind her words was clear. This matter was not under her jurisdiction, but she would send someone to keep an eye on it. Governor Djehutihotep should hurry up and handle this matter. It would be a grave sin if he disturbed Isis's blessing ceremony.
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Governor Djehutihotep rushed back to the governor's office with a group of people. Amon was sitting in the hall with a sword in his hand. In front of him was a broken table that had been kicked, and its contents were scattered all over the floor. Governor Djehutihotep didn't dare to step forward. Instead, High Priest Burke frowned and asked, "Amon, as a Supreme General of the empire, you should know the rules of etiquette. Why did you rush into the governor's office with a weapon in your hand?"
Among the three High Priests of the Temple of Isis, George had the best relationship with Amon. Burke, who did not participate in the war on the frontlines, was the representative of the clergy group before the Holy Lady ascended the throne. He was the most hostile to Amon. Maria had sent Burke and Gabriel this time to show that she had no intentions of favoritism.
Amon coldly replied, "It is His Majesty Pharaoh's permission to carry a sword. Even in His Majesty's carriage, I carry a sword with me, let alone in the governor's office."
Everyone was stunned. The general was telling the truth. In order to commend Amon's meritorious service, Lasith Ii allowed the general to accompany him with his sword. He could even carry a sword by Pharaoh's side, let alone in the city state's magistrate's office. Burke's questioning was unreasonable. John held back his laughter and reminded him, "Great General, you're here to complain. You should at least give up the seat of the City Lord, right?"
Amon stood up and returned his sword to its sheath. He nodded and said, "Thank you for the reminder. I was impolite! Just because of a moment of anger, I even broke the City Lord's table. I will definitely compensate you later. Please take a seat, City Lord. "
After everyone sat down, they began to deal with Amon's accusations. Things had already gotten so out of hand that everyone wanted to back down, especially City Lord Djehutihotep, who wanted to keep the peace. In fact, the truth of the matter was very clear. Everyone's testimony was there, and there were no contradictions or doubts.
City Lord Djehutihotep implored, "Great General, this is just a misunderstanding caused by jealousy in a brothel. It can't be any clearer. You've already caused such a huge ruckus, you can teach anyone you want a lesson and vent your anger. The ceremony of blessing Goddess Isis is just around the corner, so I think we should just forget about it. You did not suffer any losses anyway, I will get the other lords to apologize to you later. "
Amon shook his head. "We can't do this, it won't be good if word of this gets out. I fought over a girl in a brothel, arrested so many people, and even tore down the magistrate's office. This is too outrageous. How can we keep the peace? I will not use my authority to oppress others, I only request that we deal with them according to the laws of the Empire. Let's first convict them! "
City Lord Djehutihotep asked with a bitter face: "How are we going to convict them?"
Gabriel snorted coldly: "How should we convict them? If the Supreme General is guilty, then convict him, the same goes for Sabaf and the others!"
City Lord Djehutihotep turned to Gabriel and asked: "Do you think the Supreme General is guilty?"
Gabriel replied with a straight face: "City Lord Djehutihotep should not be asking me, I am only a supervisor, not a judge."
Amon took over the conversation and said, "Since that's the case, let's start with me. Lord Djehutihotep, can I go to the brothel to drink and enjoy the music and dance? "
City Lord Djehutihotep: "Yes."
Amon: "If I sit there, I will only give out more money, did I offend anyone?"
City Lord Djehutihotep: "No."
Amon: "If I am not on official business and without permission, should I carry a weapon when I go out at night? Although I have the special permission of the Pharaoh, I did not carry a sword in the brothel. "
City Lord Djehutihotep: "You should not."
Amon: "I was drinking, and someone with a sharp weapon broke into my room. Is that what happened?"
City Lord Djehutihotep: "It is like this. This is all a misunderstanding and has nothing to do with you, it was Sabaf who offended you because of a girl! "
Amon: "I don't want to talk about any misunderstanding with you. If you were sitting there drinking and someone broke in with a sharp weapon, would you say that he was not an assassin? John attacked and Ankh caught him, is there anything wrong with that? "
City Lord Djehutihotep: "Of course there is nothing wrong with that. Lord Sabaf should not have done this, but you can't be so sure that he intentionally tried to assassinate me. "
Amon: "You can't say that, I was not the one who invited him in. Everyone's testimony is clear, did he point his sword at me and say that I am courting death? I believe that City Lord Djehutihotep should understand what death means! If this is not an assassination, what else can be considered an assassination? Do you want me to be killed by him before the verdict can be reached? "
City Lord Djehutihotep: "Supreme General, please calm down, I have already asked clearly, that bastard Sabaf does not know you, this is all a misunderstanding!"
Amon snorted coldly: "I have publicly attended various official ceremonies in Montefiore, and as the deputy head of the city, he actually said that he does not know me, do you believe that? Even if he does not know me, is it not my fault that he tried to assassinate me? "
City Lord Djehutihotep: "But why would Sabaf want to assassinate you? That doesn't make sense. "
Amon laughed: "Lord Djehutihotep has already investigated the matter, it was all because of a girl in the brothel who was jealous."
Djehutihotep, who was wiping his sweat, finally heaved a sigh of relief: "It was just a small matter of a girl in the brothel, why did Supreme General make such a big deal out of it?"
Amon's face turned stern again: "Small matter? It's true that he was jealous, but the evidence of him trying to assassinate me is irrefutable! How can I not punish him for something as serious as trying to assassinate the Supreme General just because of a small matter of a girl in the brothel? If the matter gets any bigger, who knows what kind of disaster this person will bring! "
John, who was standing at the side, finally spoke up: "Lord Djehutihotep, I have asked all the questions that need to be asked, and the evidence is conclusive. The deputy head of the finance department of Montefiore, Sabaf, dared to assassinate the Supreme General just because of a girl in the brothel. He is the main culprit, and the other armed assailants are his accomplices. What is your motive for refusing to convict him? Could it be that Sabaf had planned this from the start, or could it be that one of the lords here is the mastermind? "
Djehutihotep finally could not hold on any longer and looked around for help. Even though the lords present were all furious when they complained in the morning, they did not say anything now. If Amon were to insist on pursuing the matter according to the law, this would be the result, and it would depend on whether the Supreme General was willing to relent.
Djehutihotep cursed them in his heart before standing up helplessly and walking to Amon's side, he whispered into his ear: "Supreme General, if you insist on doing this, things will not be easy. Actually, we all know that this is a misunderstanding, and it is right for you to teach them a lesson, but you have to know when to stop. Not to mention, Lord Sabaf is the nephew of the prime minister … "
Amon suddenly raised his voice: "What? Prime Minister Joseph?! Does this matter have anything to do with the prime minister? Please speak louder, I can't hear you clearly! "
Djehutihotep was shocked, and his face turned red as he quickly stepped back and waved his hands: "Supreme General, please don't say anything, I did not say that the prime minister is related to this matter, but everyone here knows that Sabaf is the prime minister's nephew, I am just reminding you out of goodwill."
Amon stood up and pointed at John: "Thank you for your kind intentions, Lord Djehutihotep! But does this have anything to do with Sabaf's assassination? Look at this general, he risked his life on the battlefield and was punished for his carelessness. With his uncle as the prime minister, do you think he can match up to Lord John's achievements? "
For example, Sabaf was the prime minister's nephew, and it was indeed difficult to deal with him. However, this was a private discussion and could not be brought out in the open. Amon might as well make it clear. Who would dare to say that they could not deal with Sabaf? Even Prime Minister Joseph could not make such a declaration.
Unless Djehutihotep openly declared that he wanted to bend the law, there was no room for negotiation. Amon could tell that Djehutihotep was in a difficult position, and he smiled at everyone: "So all of you know that Sabaf is the prime minister's nephew. In that case, I shall not make things difficult for all of you. Regarding this matter, please send an official letter to the Pharaoh, the prime minister, and the military to ask for instructions on how to deal with it."
After saying that, Amon took out a scroll of documents and handed it to Djehutihotep. He had already written it before coming here, and the contents were as follows:
Blessed by the great god Horus, the protector of Upper and Lower Ejypt, the defender of the Empire, the successor of the glory of An-Ra, the Supreme General Allahasu Messiah Hovah-Anra-Ye Montmon, whose name is spread far and wide, has recently left his territory for the city of Memphis to participate in the Blessing of the Goddess Isis. During the banquet in the city, an assassin broke into the city with a sword.
After investigation, the main culprit was Sabaf, the Deputy Head of the City's Finance Department, and there were dozens of accomplices. The facts of the matter and the records of the interrogation were clear and the evidence was conclusive. Sabaf was the nephew of Prime Minister Joseph, and there were rumors that the prime minister was involved in this matter. The prime minister is a role model for the officials, so how could he be involved in this matter? I asked my nephew how to deal with this matter.
Ever since I returned to the Empire with my army, I have rarely been able to enjoy the pleasures of the countryside. However, there are people who are jealous of the rewards I received from the Empire and His Majesty Pharaoh. Someone tried to assassinate me during the banquet, should I not pursue this matter? I sent my personal guards to apprehend the assassin, but a group of nobles took the opportunity to accuse me of allowing people to commit murder. What is the reason for this? Please advise His Majesty Pharaoh.
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From Montefiore to Thebes, the capital of the Eygut, it would take nearly a month to sail upstream along the Nile River. If one rode a horse along the river bank, it would take at least five to six days. This was only done for urgent documents. Of course, the fastest speed would be by flying shuttle, which would take two days. If one disregarded fatigue and used a flying scroll, the fastest speed would be more than a day.
The Supreme General was very anxious. The ceremony of Isis's blessing would be held in five days, and this matter had to be settled before the ceremony. This was also an order from the Holy Lady. Thus, Amon's request for instructions was sent to Thebes at the fastest speed possible. Along with the letter was a sword with the family emblem, a detailed record of the investigation of this matter, and another document. Not only did it contain the names of the main culprit and the accomplices, it also included the names of the nobles who had gone to the governor's residence to accuse Amon.
The sword belonged to Sabaf, and it was left in the hall where Amon was drinking. The family emblem was on the hilt, and it was the most important piece of evidence. Amon purposely asked the messenger to bring the sword to Prime Minister Yusuf of the Empire.
Amon's request was not a secret letter, but a public document, which shocked everyone. As soon as the messenger left, everyone knew the result. No one would protect Sabaf anymore, and this deputy director of the Finance Department would definitely be severely punished, and the people involved would not be able to escape responsibility. The severity of the punishment would depend on Amon, because the Supreme General had already made this matter public, and Pharaoh would definitely give him face.
This document was sent to the Pharaohs Of Eygut, Lasith Ii, Prime Minister Joseph, and the military, which was equivalent to making it public among the ministers of Eygut. The Prime Minister was furious, but he could not say anything to Amon, and could only scold his nephew for publicly declaring that Sabaf's actions were a disgrace to the family.
Before Pharaoh could say anything, the Prime Minister took the initiative to request Pharaoh to severely punish Sabaf and the people related to him. Such actions did not match their noble status, and it was unforgivable. No matter how many schemes the Prime Minister had done in the dark, this matter had already been laid out on the table, and he had no choice but to do so.
Some of the ministers of Eygut were on good terms with Amon, while others did not know Amon and were just bystanders. Many of them could not help but admire the Prime Minister, and thought that he had offended the wrong person. Amon was a Supreme General who had fought with real swords and spears, and he would not play tricks with the Prime Minister. This was a slap to the face from Montefiore all the way back to Thebes.
Many people thought that the Supreme General Amon wanted to punish Sabaf because the Prime Minister had secretly encouraged his henchmen to impeach John, which was actually a slap to Amon's face. Since the Prime Minister wanted to punish John, Amon wanted to punish his nephew, Sabaf.
While Prime Minister Joseph put on a pained expression in front of the ministers, Pharaoh Lasith Ii laughed when he saw Amon's document. He smiled and said: "Don't be sad, Prime Minister. It's normal for there to be a few scum in such a large family. I'm very pleased with your attitude, and this matter must be pursued strictly. Sabaf is the main culprit, and according to the law, he should be punished severely. As for the others, I think it's a misunderstanding, and no one is targeting the Supreme General. It's understandable that the Supreme General is angry. This document has impeached all of them, and they have to be dealt with.
Sabaf will be demoted to a commoner, and will no longer be a member of the Prime Minister's noble family. If Supreme General Amon wants to punish them further, as long as it doesn't violate the law, he will do as he pleases. As for the others involved, those who had weapons in their hands will be demoted by one rank or fined. Those who gathered to falsely accuse the Supreme General will have to pay a fine to apologize to the Supreme General. As for the exact amount, it will depend on whether the Supreme General is satisfied with it. The city of Montefiore will be responsible for it. "
Pharaoh's order was to punish Sabaf severely, and the rest of the accomplices would be given a lighter sentence. Lasith Ii could see that Sabaf's accomplices did not know anything at the time, and it was just a common case of brawling and carrying weapons in the middle of the night, which was against the law of the city. But due to Ankh's timely handling of the matter, there were no serious consequences. If they were to be treated as assassinations, it would implicate too many people.
As for those who went to the governor's office and the Shrine to complain, Pharaoh reprimanded them, and the punishment was very interesting. They were asked to pay a large sum of money to the Supreme General as an apology. Anyway, it was a generous reward, and Pharaoh did not have to pay out of his own pocket, which was enough to give Amon face.
Pharaoh also praised John and Ankh in the order, praising them for their loyalty. Although it was only a verbal praise, and there was no actual reward, it meant that not only did they break Sabaf's legs for nothing, but they also did a good job and deserved it!
As the Supreme General of the Empire, Amon had contributed greatly to the empire, and the more they feared him, the more they had to give him face on the surface. Pharaoh heaved a sigh of relief when the Supreme General went to a brothel to cause trouble, and even ordered his personal guards to injure the officials of the city. If Amon knew how to endure at such a young age and never made any mistakes or mistakes, then that would be truly terrifying.
The messenger was extremely fast, and the city of Montefiore received Pharaoh's order three days later, as well as a message from the prime minister demanding that the culprits be punished. All the "culprits" were already in prison, and Djehutihotep did not dare to delay any further. He immediately invited Amon to the governor's office and brought all the relevant personnel over to be dealt with on the spot.
According to the Eygut Decrees, if a noble committed a crime, unless it was treason, they could be punished with their titles depending on the severity of the crime. Sabaf was dismissed, stripped of all his titles, stripped of his noble status, and demoted to a commoner. This was a rather heavy punishment. Speaking of which, it was just a case of drawing a sword in a fit of anger, but the poor bastard did not expect to cause such a huge commotion.
Pharaoh's order also specifically mentioned that if Amon felt that he was not satisfied, as long as he did not violate the Empire's decrees, he could add to the punishment. Governor Djehutihotep immediately asked: "Supreme General, do you want to add to the punishment?"
Amon replied in a deep voice: "Since he has been demoted to a commoner, I just want to give him a chance to redeem himself by sending Sabaf to the An-Ra Legion to guard the borders. Then, I will assign him to the unit that corresponds to his birthplace. Governor, does this violate the Empire's decrees? "
Governor Djehutihotep nodded: "Of course not, I think he should be thanking Supreme General!"
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