EBE Chapter 90 Gold Mine
Chapter 90 Gold Mine
Time flies, and half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.
Liu Feng entered the study.
"Your Majesty."
Liu Feng called out softly.
"Hmm, how's the investigation going?"
Qin Wu asked casually.
Half a month ago, he sent Liu Feng to investigate why Liu Yun Wang was arresting young men.
Now that Liu Feng is back, he should have found out.
"Your Highness, we have found out that the young men captured by Prince Liuyun were for gold mining."
"This is where the gold mine is located."
Liu Feng placed a map on the table in front of Qin Wu.
Qin Wu took the map and glanced at it indifferently.
"What's the situation with that gold mine?"
Qin Wu inquired.
This was the first time he had heard that the King of Liuyun owned a gold mine.
This is no small matter. The fact that the Flowing Cloud King has not reported that he owns a gold mine suggests he may have ulterior motives.
"My investigation suggests that this gold mine has been in operation for some years. Moreover, according to the investigation, King Liuyun may own more than just this one gold mine, and there may be other veins as well. However, it has been too short to investigate thoroughly."
Liu Feng continued.
His investigation only had time to find the nearest gold mine; as for the others, due to the limited time, he had not yet found them.
I can only return and report to Qin Wu first.
"Can we send someone to continue the investigation?"
Qin Wu inquired.
Since there is more than one mineral vein, all of them must be thoroughly investigated.
"By the way, has the matter of the private soldiers been investigated thoroughly?"
Qin Wu continued to ask questions.
"We have already sent people to investigate. As for the private army, it will take time, as the Prince of Liuyun's fiefdom is quite far from the capital."
The explanation of "流风" (liúfēng).
He had everything arranged.
However, time is too tight, and he needs more time to investigate.
"Okay, continue the investigation. Tell them to speed things up. The longer it takes, the bigger the changes will be."
Qin Wu gave the order.
This time, he intends to emulate how he crushed the King of Jiangnan, and crush the King of Liuyun in one fell swoop.
"By the way, find a way to involve Prince Liuyun and Prince Qi, and take care of Prince Qi while we're at it."
Qin Wu continued to give instructions.
Since we're going to deal with Prince Liuyun, let's also deal with the deposed Prince Qi.
To avoid upsetting her, and to force Consort Xian to take action, he could then eliminate Consort Xian and the Spirit Sword Manor behind her.
The reason why Consort Xian dared to attack her mother so recklessly in the palace was because Lingjian Manor gave her the confidence.
He wanted to kill all those who had killed his mother, and all those connected to her, and make them die for her.
"Yes, I understand. This matter is a conspiracy between the King of Qi and the King of Liuyun to rebel."
Liu Yun instantly understood Qin Wu's meaning.
"Go!"
Qin Wu smiled and waved.
These people have been with him for so long, they really have a great understanding with each other.
"Yes, I am resigning."
The gust of wind receded.
Qin Wu got up and went to the map of Eastern Qin.
He picked up the map that Liu Feng had given him and examined it repeatedly.
They soon found the location of the gold mine.
It was only two days' journey from the capital, practically right under their noses.
For so many years, no one has noticed.
"Looks like he has someone in the capital covering for him!"
Qin Wu sneered and muttered to himself.
This time, the number of people who will die in the capital will likely be even greater than the number who died last time when the King of Jiangnan died.
"Go and summon Qi Ye to see me."
Qin Wu gave instructions to those outside the door.
Upon receiving the order, the guards outside the door immediately went to find Qi Ye.
An hour later, Qi Ye arrived at the Prince's residence.
"Your Majesty."
"No need for formalities, come and take a look at this."
Qin Wu pointed to the gold mine map placed to the side.
Qi Ye was puzzled and went forward to check.
I don’t know, I’m scared.
He recognized the markings; they were markings for the ore veins. He recognized them immediately—they were markings for gold mines.
"Your Highness, have you found a gold mine?"
Then Qi Ye looked at Qin Wu excitedly.
"It's not ours, it belongs to King Liuyun."
Qin Wu said calmly.
"The Prince of Liuyun? He actually has a gold mine, and it's so close to the capital. Isn't he afraid of being discovered?"
Qi Ye never expected that the gold mine actually belonged to King Liuyun.
He knew that King Liuyun was plotting something, but he never expected that he would even dare to hide the gold mine.
If this matter is discovered, it will be a serious crime, a crime punishable by death.
"Afraid? With such benefits, do you think King Liuyun would be afraid? This is the foundation of his future confidence."
Qin Wu sneered.
That's a gold mine; it would be fine if there were no ulterior motives.
But how could someone with ulterior motives not take it for themselves?
"Your Highness has summoned me here. Is there some arrangement you wish to make?"
Qi Ye asked, knowing that Qin Wu wouldn't have summoned him without a reason.
"Yes, make good arrangements for the Imperial Guards recently, and be ready to lead troops to take over this gold mine at any time."
Qin Wu confessed.
He definitely needs to lead troops to this matter, and the only troops he can mobilize now are the Imperial Guards.
However, the Imperial Guards are responsible for the safety of the capital and must make preparations in advance.
Otherwise, it will be troublesome if something goes wrong.
"Yes, I understand. I'll make the arrangements right away."
Qi Ye accepted the order.
In recent days, he has taken complete control of the Imperial Guard, and all the important positions have been transferred from the Zhenbei Army.
Mobilizing the Imperial Guard is no small matter and must be prepared in advance.
They must not be discovered, otherwise the Imperial Guard's unusual movements will be easily detected.
"Yes, go! Await my command at any time."
Qin Wu gave a few instructions and then told Qi Ye to go and make preparations.