going to burn down the inn, and Li Chen had already known about it from Xu Wei.But even after such a big incident happened during the day, Li Yinhu still asked Xu Wei to light the fire at night. That'...Chapter 281: Zhao Heshan's Methods

Political struggles are inherently brutal, and even more so for a heretical sect like the White Lotus Cult that threatens the very foundation of the nation. How could Li Chen possibly be merciful towards such an organization

"How is the situation in Xishan Province" Li Chen asked.

Saba replied, "It's pretty chaotic."

These four words caused Li Chen's eyebrows to raise. These four words were completely different from the reports that Zhao He Shan and Zhou Ping An had given him.

Before Li Chen could ask, Sabao continued, "After Zhao He Shan arrived in Xishan Province, he immediately summoned officials from all counties, prefectures, and states to discuss matters. However, most of the officials who received the notice did not attend."

"This Zhao He Shan is quite formidable. When they didn't come, he went one by one to the places under their jurisdiction to inspect. To every place he visited, he would chop off a batch of officials' heads."

Therefore, the current assessment of Zhao Heshan by Xishan Province is polarized.

"The common people say that Zhao Heshan is a good official who works for the people, but in the officialdom, they say he is an executioner, that...that he was sent by Your Highness to kill people specifically."

Li Chen heard this and let out a cold laugh, saying, "Send someone to kill them They don't even know who they are. This palace has no time to waste on them."

"What's Zhao Heshan like now He came here and immediately used such bloody and ruthless methods to forcefully suppress things. Haven't his petitions already flown all over the place"

"Indeed," Sanzhao smiled bitterly. "Judging by the time it takes, those memorials should still be on their way. After all, with the rebellion in Xishan Province now, official roads are impassable, making it difficult for memorials to arrive. However, they should reach us within the next two days at most."

“Make Zhao He Shan take care of himself. The current situation in Xishan Province is chaotic. Who knows if there are any desperate people out there who would want to get rid of Zhao He Shan. If they do it in Xishan Province, they could easily label him as a rebel and get away with it.”

Although Li Chen has never worked at the grassroots level, he is very familiar with this kind of trickery.

The ruthlessness and terror of local officials were no less than those in the capital. In fact, because they were far from the emperor's eyes, they often dared to be even more bold.

Driven to desperation, they took a dangerous gamble and it wasn't surprising that they ended up killing Zhao Heshan on the spot.

"As for this matter, Chen Tong, the commander, has already gone to handle it personally." Sanbao said.

Now Chen Tong is no longer the deputy commander of the Jinyi Guard, but a legitimate Commander of the Jinyi Guard, holding the rank of Fourth Rank.

Low in rank, but terrifyingly powerful.

It can be said that he was the most powerful official in the Qin Empire, even among those of the fourth rank.

This power was forcefully taken from San Bao by Li Chen.

"What about Zhou Ping'an" Li Chen asked again.

Sabaodao: "Zhou Ping'an went straight to the rebel stronghold after arriving in Xishan Province. We followed him, and he didn't refuse. However, since we need to be wary of the rebels, news is difficult to come by. All we know is that Zhou Ping'an is currently a guest of honor at the rebel leader's side, highly valued. And the rebels have been subdued these days and haven't made any trouble."

"Find a way to tell Zhou Ping'an that this palace has little patience left."

Li Chen said indifferently, "No matter what method he has, it had better work as soon as possible. The hundred thousand rebels in Xishan Province must be dealt with. Otherwise, this palace will not be able to sleep or eat well. If there is no effect within half a month, then this palace will nullify the deal with him."

"Even if this palace and the court have to tighten our belts and endure two more years of hardship, we must order the Shenwu Guards and the Yulin Guards to set out immediately and resolutely quell the rebellion."s will produce an enlightened ruler with exceptional ability and cunning, who will save the country from ruin.But that seemed impossible, at least when the Emperor himself made the arrangements; there...