"Whoosh!"
Lin Muyu shook her hand, and a golden scroll appeared in front of everyone. She said, "Her Highness the Empress has issued an edict yesterday to abolish the concubine system in the imperial barracks. Forcible human trafficking is prohibited in the empire. The Copper Dagger Gang is suspected of trafficking and abducting the citizens of the empire. All of them will be arrested. Anyone who dares to disobey will be killed on the spot!"
Liu Jun's face was ashen. He hurriedly looked at Xue Ling and Tang Xiao.
The Copper Dagger Gang's business network in Lanyan City was too big. It involved almost all fields. If the Ziyin Flower Chamber of Commerce and the Dragon Chamber of Commerce controlled the economic lifeline of Lanyan City, then the Copper Dagger Gang controlled the entire black market. The Copper Dagger Gang paid nearly ten million Jinyin to the Seven Seas Palace every month and bribed the Minister of War, Xue Ling, with millions of Jinyin. They couldn't just sit back and do nothing.
Tang Xiao slowly walked forward and put his hand on the hilt of the sword at his waist. He smiled and said, "Commander Yu, let's talk it over. We have always been observing the Copper Dagger Gang's business. They are honest businessmen. All the slaves have contracts signed by the Ministry of Revenue and the local government. It is in line with the empire's laws. They are not human trafficking. I hope Commander Yu can understand."
"Is that so?"
Lin Muyu raised her eyebrows and pointed at Tang Xiaoxi behind her. She said, "Two nights ago, Princess Xi passed by the old district of Lanyan City alone. She was almost drugged and taken away by the Copper Dagger Gang. The evidence is conclusive. Is General Weiyuan trying to defend the Copper Dagger Gang?"
"I …"
Tang Xiao looked at Tang Xiaoxi in shock. After all, Tang Xiaoxi was his niece, so he couldn't say much.
Seeing that Tang Xiao was silent, Xue Ling stood up and said, "The Bronze Dagger Gang is such a big gang, so it's inevitable that there will be some scums … Commander Yu, don't forget that the businesses of the Bronze Dagger Gang are approved by the government, including the Mansion of the Seven Seas and the Mansion of the Cloud King. If you arrest the Bronze Dagger Gang, it's equal to arrest the two kings. Lin Muyu, you're just a person whose title and military rank have been taken away. What right do you have to touch the two kings' people?"
Su Long from the Su family also walked over, cupped his fists, and said, "Commander Yu, this matter is of great importance. I hope that you can give face to the Tang family, the Su family, and the Ministry of War. The empress's imperial edict is very clear. As long as there is a contract of sale, it is not illegal. The Copper Dagger Gang's business has always had a contract of sale as proof."
"Really?"
Lin Muyu folded her arms and said, "The department that signed the indenture in Lanyan City seems to be the Population Department of the Ministry of Revenue. Someone, help me find out who the assistant minister of the Population Department is."
"There's no need to find out." Wei Chou said respectfully, "It's Wang Bie."
Lin Muyu nodded and said, "Immediately send a letter to Xiao Han and the Fire Sparrow Department to arrest Wang Bie. Find out how he personally approved these indentures."
"Yes!"
Xue Ling's face became more and more livid. He said in a low voice, "Lin Muyu, don't go too far. Lanyan City is the capital. Do you think you can cover the sky with one hand? Wang Bie is an assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue. Do you think you can arrest him just because you say so? "
Lin Muyu laughed and said, "Is that so? Then, what if she wants to arrest him? "
He gently stepped aside. Behind him in a loose white robe, Qin Yin, wearing the empress's golden crown, stood there quietly. Her beautiful eyes were like water as she looked at the group of rebels. She faintly said, "Do I have this qualification?"
"Your … Your Highness …"
Xue Ling, Su Long, Tang Xiao, and the others' faces instantly turned ashen. They knew that Lin Muyu's arrival was already a big trouble, but when they found out that Qin Yin was also here, they knew that this matter was irreversible and Liu Jun was beyond redemption!
"It's actually you …" Liu Jun stared at Qin Yin, dumbfounded. He had picked countless flowers in his life and had an outstanding memory for women's appearances. With just one look, he could recognize that Qin Yin was the girl that he failed to get his hands on that night a few years ago.
At this moment, Xue Ling, Su Long, Tang Xiao, and the other imperial officials all knelt on the ground and shouted, "Your subject greets Your Highness!"
In an instant, Liu Jun's face almost cracked. How could he have imagined that the girl he tried to take advantage of that night was actually the empress of the empire? If he had known, he would never have done such a thing!
Qin Yin looked at the crowd and said indifferently, "The Copper Dagger Gang violated the law by forcibly selling people. Now that the investigation has been carried out, everyone in the Copper Dagger Gang will be executed. I want to see how many people in Great Qin still dare to break the law knowingly! Minister of Population, don't use your power for personal gain. After the investigation, you will be executed immediately. The Minister of War, Xue Ling, colluded with the Copper Dagger Gang. Men, immediately remove his gold insignia and remove his position. Let Feng Jixing hold the position of Minister of War. "
Wei Chou walked forward and removed all the military insignia from Xue Ling's collar and shoulders. Before leaving, he didn't forget to pat Xue Ling's shoulder and smiled faintly without saying anything.
Xue Ling was scared out of his wits. He knelt on the ground and trembled. Tang Xiao and Su Long were so scared that their faces turned pale. They didn't even raise their heads as they knelt on the ground.
However, Qin Yin didn't punish them in any way. It was as if she didn't see them at all. She only smiled at Lin Muyu and said, "Yu, I will return to Ze Tian Palace Hall first. You will be in charge of this place. Remember to come to Ze Tian Palace Hall and accompany me for dinner."
"Yes, Your Highness!"
Qin Yin was protected by a group of Imperial Guards and Longdan Army Camp's elite soldiers as she walked out of the hall. Meanwhile, Lin Muyu had to face a group of trembling guests and the Copper Dagger Gang members.
"Men, arrest everyone in the Copper Dagger Gang. If anyone dares to resist, kill them without mercy!"
This time, Lin Muyu mobilized more than 30,000 soldiers from the Longdan Army Camp. It was more than enough to take down a motley crew like the Copper Dagger Gang. The Copper Dagger Gang members didn't dare to resist and all of them surrendered.
"Lord Commander!"
Fengxi walked out from the inner hall. Behind him was a group of soldiers carrying boxes. After opening the boxes, it was impressively stacks of indentures. Fengxi said, "We found these in the back hall."
"Indentures?"
Lin Muyu smiled and said, "Burn them all!"
"Yes!"
The fire was ignited. This time, the indentures of indentures were burned to ashes. The faces of Liu Jun and the others were full of heartache. These indentures were basically women, and these women could be sold for a high price. In their eyes, these indentures were worth a lot of money!
Situ Sen cupped his fist and said, "Commander, we have captured a total of 5472 members of the Copper Dagger Gang and nearly 3000 private soldiers of the Copper Dagger Gang. How should we deal with these people?"
"What does General Sen think is the best way to deal with them?"
"Needless to say, kill them all. This daddy hates these kind of human traffickers the most. If you think that killing them will wear out your sword, then dig a big hole and bury them alive."
Hearing this, Liu Jun and the others hurriedly knelt on the ground and begged for mercy.
At the side, Situ Xue pursed her red lips and said, "Lord, I think … … these few thousand people should be directly banished into the army and trained into pawns. At least they can block a few attacks from the Demon Race and the Yihe Kingdom. "
"No."
Lin Muyu looked deeply at Situ Xue and said with a smile, "This group of heartless beasts will not block the enemy's swords for us. They will only bite back at us at the critical moment. Not everyone is worthy of forgiveness and tolerance. Someone, push all the members of the Copper Dagger Gang out of the manor and execute them. Those who came to celebrate Liu Jun's birthday must be present to see the execution. "
"Yes!"
Xue Ling, Tang Xiao, Su Long, and the others were even more shocked. No one would have thought that Lin Muyu would be so ruthless.
On the other hand, Situ Sen cupped his fists and said, "Commander, there is no need for you to be the executioner. I, Situ Sen, have also done many bad things in my previous life. Just leave the killing to me."
"En, go."
Lin Muyu turned around and mounted her horse. She rode out of the manor to watch the execution.
Wei Chou followed closely behind. The cold wind outside blew their cloaks. Wei Chou narrowed his eyes and said in a low voice, "Lord, this subordinate has something to say, but I don't know if I should say it."
"Speak."
"When the former Emperor conferred Lord as one of the Four Heroes of Lanyan, he praised Lord for being a benevolent general. But … … if Lord is a benevolent general, why did you order the execution of nearly ten thousand captives? We … … the imperial army will not kill captives. "
"Wei Chou, do you think I have changed?" Lin Muyu lowered her head. The cold wind was like a knife blowing on her face. It was a little painful.
Wei Chou said, "This subordinate just … … just don't understand why Lord is doing this."
"Okay, then I will tell you."
Lin Muyu looked at the Bronze Dagger Gang members who were lined up in the distance to be executed and said, "These people are willing to do anything for money. The humanity in their hearts has long been extinguished. If I spare their lives, the seeds of revenge in their hearts will continue to grow and grow. They will dream of revenge and will collude with our enemies to take revenge on us and Longdan Army Camp. I would rather see all their heads fall to the ground than see any of our brothers in Longdan Army Camp die under the swords of these despicable people."
Wei Chou was relieved and said, "Lord doesn't need to say more. Wei Chou understands you."
Lin Muyu couldn't help but smile. She reached out and patted Wei Chou's shoulder and said, "The most terrible kind of people in the world are those who are too kind. Being kind to the enemy is being cruel to yourself. This sentence is never wrong. Moreover, I hate human traffickers the most in my life. The Bronze Dagger Gang has made many fathers lose their daughters. Many children lose their mothers. Many husbands lose their wives. They deserve to die. "
"Yes!"
… …
"Ka ka ka … …"
Blood splattered everywhere. More than eight thousand heads piled up on the ground outside the manor in the blink of an eye.
Su Long and Tang Xiao were both people who had experienced the battle of the steel wall, but they still felt a chill in their hearts when they saw this kind of massacre. Lin Muyu, who was one of the Four Greats of Lan Yan, had unknowingly grown into a famous general who was as brave and courageous as Feng Jixing. If they were to become their enemies, it would be their misfortune!
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