inspire-indiana Chapter 377 Want it all
Chapter 377 Want it all
Some officials looked puzzled, but were deeply shocked.
Some officials were terrified, clearly feeling guilty.
Some people simply accept it calmly, but this group is very small.
A very small minority, however, were filled with excitement.
This panorama of humanity caught the attention of Ying Zheng and Tang Yu, who both found it quite fascinating.
Different officials reacting differently indicates their different stances.
At this point, it became clear that the officials were starting to fall into internal strife and even showing signs of unrest.
Tang Yu smiled. He knew that quite a few people with dirty hands were starting to get scared.
However, this time, his decision to make a show of force also meant that he was letting these people off the hook.
Based on the charges he uncovered, these people were considered to have committed relatively minor offenses compared to other officials.
He still has some conscience, after all, being a little greedy can be beneficial.
As long as you can be a good official, I don't mind if you become a corrupt one.
But you must do what you are supposed to do and fulfill your responsibilities.
This is the most basic requirement.
At this point, he was prepared to give a big stick and a sweet treat.
The big stick is what we need to completely crush these greedy bastards!
The sweet dates were given to those who were capable but somewhat greedy.
This is to tell them.
"I can pretend I don't care about you, but you have to get things done for me."
"If you don't do your job well, then the information I've seen might become your death warrant."
They will not complain at that time.
Instead, they will work even harder and strive to govern the local people better.
After all, for them.
This is no longer just their duty, but also their talisman and lifeline.
If they lose this thing, they'll be gone too.
Looking at the silent court, Tang Yu began his performance.
He volunteered to sing in today's grand performance.
The purpose, then, is to sing for these greedy people to enjoy.
They do nothing but exploit the people, taking advantage of their hard-earned money.
Almost every penny they spend is stained with the blood and tears of ordinary people.
This filthy money was all obtained through their oppression, and they ultimately pocketed it.
They actually dared to try to gain the reputation of a great philanthropist by using this kind of money?
How could such an outrageous and absurd thing happen in the world?
Tang Yu would naturally not allow these things to happen.
"Don't you all think you're so smart that you can buy a good title with money?"
"Will they even exploit the people more ruthlessly because they paid money to buy this title?"
"In that case, I have no choice but to make you lose both your wife and your army."
The officials who had come to Xianyang Palace to cause trouble for Tang Yu were now in a panic.
They all saw their names on the list.
But no matter how they opened their mouths, they couldn't utter a word of rebuttal.
Because Ying Zheng has already said that.
The person who discovered this information was one of his subordinates, a member of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
The department they had previously taken for a joke had actually been keeping a close eye on them all along.
Perhaps it was a month ago, perhaps two months ago, or perhaps even earlier.
It's terrifying, absolutely terrifying.
"Li Chengjia, it seems that among the nearly one hundred million taels of silver you donated to me..."
"A considerable amount of it is the blood and sweat money that you squeezed out of the people in the areas you governed."
"They want to exchange the wealth they've squeezed from the people for the title of a great philanthropist? That's truly outrageous!"
Tang Yu's words seemed to be a compliment.
In fact, Li Chengjia immediately sensed the intense killing intent within it.
At this moment, he spoke to Tang Yu.
"Your Excellency, I... I am only doing this to help you acquire enough money."
"It was only out of necessity to help the people of Qin that I did this. I beg Your Excellency, Grand Preceptor, to investigate thoroughly."
He was flustered and speechless at this moment, having thought that everything was going perfectly today.
They even felt that they had a sure victory today because they didn't do what Tang Yu had promised.
I never imagined that I would be beaten so badly.
But he now knows that he has to keep going no matter what.
Otherwise, I'm doomed.
"Grand Preceptor, I was blinded by greed before and failed to explain myself clearly to you."
"That's why the Grand Preceptor was deceived by me."
"In that case, Your Excellency, Grand Preceptor."
"Let's just leave the matter of engraving names on the statue and the amount of money donated behind."
"After all, I'd be too embarrassed to accept it."
Looking at his self-righteousness, believing that he could get Tang Yu to spare his life by backing down, I could see how he was doing.
Tang Yu found it somewhat amusing.
His face darkened, and he said coldly.
"What I want is the money that you officials have donated to me."
"It was money that you officials gave to those people."
"But what about you? What about all of you?"
"The money given is not their own; it's all the hard-earned money of the people!"
How much of your wealth truly belongs to you?
"Based on your official rank and social standing."
"Of the one hundred million taels of silver you donated, can you even spare one-tenth of it?"
"According to my estimate, the portion of this one or two ounces that you actually donated comes from your own money."
"I'm afraid it's less than a few hundred thousand!"
In the end, Tang Yu looked at him as if he were a dead man.
"The rest of the money is all the hard-earned money you've plundered from the people; it's all the money that ordinary people have to give them."
"What does it matter to you how much money you donate in the end?"
"These are donations from ordinary people, and you have the audacity to claim them as your own?"
Tang Yu's words were extremely impolite, showing no mercy whatsoever.
However, Li Chengjia not only dared not refute, but could only force a smile.
Because he knew that if Tang Yu really took it to heart, he would be finished.
"The Imperial Advisor is right, the Imperial Advisor is right."
"That was indeed something I didn't explain clearly at the time. I hope the Grand Preceptor will investigate further."
It seemed as if they were trying to gloss over the matter, with both sides taking a step back.
However, Tang Yu's purpose in coming here today was neither to back down nor to teach him a lesson.
Rather, it was to obtain the centuries-old wealth accumulated by the Li family behind him.
There are very few decent people in the Li family.
It's better to squander and waste these centuries of savings on entertainment.
It would be better to let Tang Yu actually get something useful.
Immediately, Tang Yu raised his neck and looked at him, saying...
"However, the way you obtained this money is actually contrary to the laws of my Qin state."
Once these words were spoken, everyone knew.
Tang Yu wants this money!
Tang Yu wants to kill this man!