Looking at the panicked courtiers, Yan Lichu's eyes became even colder.
Last night, if Su Ye hadn't been well-prepared.
Perhaps the person sitting on the dragon throne at this time is the new puppet supported by Chen Mu!
However, this is not over yet.
Yan Lichu knew very well that just one victory could not completely eliminate Chen Mu's power.
Above the court, there are still many minions hidden behind the scenes.
At this moment, they are eyeing a comeback.
Thinking of this, Yan Lichu knew that she must take Su Ye's suggestion and kill the chicken to scare the monkey!
"I summoned all the ministers today just for one thing -"
"Reckoning!"
Yan Lichu's tone was cold and every word was heartbreaking.
Hearing this, the courtiers could not help but tremble in their hearts.
They know that this reckoning is destined to cost many people a heavy price.
However, this is also something that has to be done for the future of Dayan Kingdom.
Some people are glad that they did not participate in the rebellion.
Some people are so guilty that they are sweating profusely.
Yan Lichu's gaze was like a torch, sweeping over the ministers, and his sharp eyes seemed to be able to see through everything:
"Yesterday's incident made me deeply aware of the failure of the court. The failure was due to the failure to discover the spies in time, and the failure to take precautions in advance. Today, I will liquidate these crimes one by one!"
After saying that, Yan Lichu raised his hand and said:
"Prime Minister Su, read out the list of guilty officials."
Su Ye walked forward with firm steps, holding in both hands the treason list that Chen Mu had searched last night.
He cleared his throat and began reading the list aloud.
"Chen Wenwen, a member of the Household Department, colluded with Chen Mu and intended to rebel. He will be arrested and brought to justice immediately, and the whole family will be executed!"
"Zhao Qi, a member of the Ministry of War, leaked military information and liaised with the enemy. He will be arrested and brought to justice immediately, and his entire family will be executed!"
"Wang Shouyi, the Minister of Rites, has committed corruption and corrupted the imperial court. He will be arrested and brought to justice immediately, and his entire family will be executed!"
The sound of Su Ye's reading echoed in the court.
Names were called out and charges listed.
Many courtiers turned pale, knowing that they would inevitably die.
They knew that this liquidation was not only about yesterday's incident, but also a purge of the entire court.
Yan Lichu's eyes were as bright as a torch, staring closely at the ministers below:
"For those other courtiers who have evil intentions in their minds, you might as well stand up and I can spare your lives."
However, no one dared to respond. Above the court, it was so quiet that only the sound of breathing remained.
Yan Lichu sneered and said:
"In that case, let me find you one by one!"
After that, she said sharply:
"Where is the Criminal Department?"
Upon hearing this, the Minister of Punishment immediately led a group of officials from the Punishment Department out of the procession, cupped his hands and said:
"Your Majesty, the Criminal Department is here."
Yan Lichu's gaze was like a torch, sweeping over the ministers, and his tone was cold:
"According to my decree, the Ministry of Punishment will continue to hunt down the remnants of Chen Mu from now on. The crimes must be discovered and I will bring them to justice one by one!"
The Minister of Punishment accepted the order and solemnly said:
"Your Majesty, you can rest assured that the Ministry of Punishment will definitely bring the criminals to justice and clean up the court for the Yan Kingdom."
Yan Lichu turned his gaze to the other side:
"Where is the Ministry of Rites?"
The Minister of Rites came out and said respectfully:
"Your Majesty, the Ministry of Rites is here."
Yan Lichu said firmly:
"Order the Ministry of Rites to rectify the rules of the court, strictly investigate corrupt ministers, and not tolerate adultery. Register the property of officials who have rebelled, and all of it will be transferred to the national treasury!"
The Minister of Rites accepted the order and solemnly said:
"Your Majesty, please rest assured that the Ministry of Etiquette will strictly enforce it and keep the court clean and honest."
Afterwards, Yan Lichu asked other departments one after another and made arrangements and deployments one by one.
Finally, Yan Lichu turned his eyes of trust and gratitude to Su Ye:
"Prime Minister Su, you personally go to Chen Mu's home to search and arrest him. You must find all the evidence of rebellion in Chen Mu's home without leaving anything behind."
Su Ye accepted the order with a firm tone:
"Your Majesty, don't worry."
After this battle, no one dared to question Su Ye's sincerity towards the Yan Kingdom.
Yan Lichu nodded and glanced at the ministers again.
Above the court, a chilling atmosphere filled the air.
Only Su Ye, still dressed in white and covered with snow, stood straight at the front.
After resigning from the court, Su Ye immediately came to Chen Mu's mansion.
Jin Yiwei had already conducted a comprehensive search that night, but Su Ye was still meticulous.
Sure enough, Su Ye saw a piece of charred paper among the charred paper remains in the secret room.
The vaguely legible writing on it made Su Ye's eyes tighten.
He carefully took off the piece of paper, and after confirming that it was correct, a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
This was a letter that Chen Mu didn't have time to burn.
Su Ye pieced together this remaining letter and various evidences previously found.
Every year, Chen Mu would give away a huge amount of property.
Even if he did not hesitate to use public funds from the national treasury, he dedicated it at the same time without reservation.
After in-depth investigation, Su Ye discovered that Chen Mu's cronies had not received this mysterious property.
This is no accident.
Could it be said that there is a more powerful force behind Chen Mu?
Su Ye's eyes flashed, and he ordered Wentianlou to continue the investigation.
Just when Su Ye was busy searching Chen Mu's mansion.
All over the Yan Kingdom, in the streets and alleys, after tea and dinner.
Storytellers, theater troupes, and even common people all spread various mysterious stories.
Everyone is discussing the failed rebellion of the assistant minister, and everyone is aware that Su Ye is the master of Wentian Tower!
"By the way, the auxiliary minister led the imperial army into the palace, but was defeated by Su Ye and the Wentian Tower killers. It's really amazing!"
The storyteller spoke with great passion and passion about the major events that had happened in Yan State recently.
"Isn't that right? I heard that Su Ye was so skilled that he could stop Chen Mu's thousands of troops by himself."
The people talked one after another.
"Do you know why Master Su Ye was able to defeat Chen Mu so easily?"
The other storyteller gave up and glanced at everyone.
"Why?" Everyone looked at him curiously.
"That's because Wentianlou has been secretly investigating Chen Mu for many years and has obtained evidence of Chen Mu's rebellion!"
The storyteller said mysteriously.
"I see!"
Everyone suddenly understood and sighed at Su Ye's resourcefulness.
"The Seven Kingdoms have long predicted that a man in white will come to the world to help unify the Seven Kingdoms!"
"Now it seems that it is clearly Su Ye in white!"
In this turbulent discussion.
Su Ye's image becomes more and more mysterious and powerful.
In the increasingly bizarre stories, he has become a mythical figure with three heads and six arms.
Naturally, these rumors also reached the ears of interested people.
Li Shouchang, the Grand Tutor of the Yan Kingdom, had a deep gaze, and his face was reflected in the gently swaying teacup.
He was sitting in a teahouse, listening to the storyteller's vivid narration.
Suddenly, he stood up and hurried into the palace to see him.
Yan Lichu had no doubt that he was there and met him immediately.
But Li Shouchang got straight to the point:
"Your Majesty, please be careful that Su Ye, a master of great skill, may have rebellious intentions."
