Chapter 103: Numerous crimes! Too numerous to list!
Zhang Han gnashed his teeth and said, "These clans are so rampant! They are so unscrupulous in evading taxes. Where do they put the laws of the court? Where do they put the people of the world? Lord Ye, this matter must be thoroughly investigated and must not be tolerated!"

Ye Chi took a deep breath and slowly put down the account book: "You are right, these clans have become the parasites of the country. If we don't get rid of them, we will not be able to calm the public anger and revive the government!"

"You are to keep an eye on their every move right now, and report any abnormalities to me immediately."

Zhang Han nodded solemnly: "Don't worry, Lord Ye, I will definitely get this done!"

After saying this, he turned and left, disappearing into the night.

Ye Chi immediately changed into his official uniform and rushed into the palace to meet His Majesty!
He knew that the battle with the clan had reached a critical moment, and he had to inform the First Emperor of all this as soon as possible and ask him for the decision.

In the night, Ye Chi's figure gradually walked away, but his heart was full of determination and resolution.

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Ye Chi, dressed in court robes, walked towards Zhangtai Palace solemnly and steadily.

Seeing this, the eunuch outside the hall did not dare to be negligent and immediately turned around and went in to report.

Soon, the eunuch hurried out and bowed respectfully, saying, "Lord Ye, His Majesty invites you."

Ye Chi nodded slightly and stepped into the magnificent palace.

Inside the hall, the air was filled with fragrance and the pearl curtains were hanging low, creating a royal atmosphere.

He glanced around and saw Li Si was also here, and Ying Zheng was smiling and very happy.

"Ye Qing, you are here!" When Ying Zheng saw Ye Chi, he immediately laughed out loud, his voice revealing indescribable joy, "I was discussing you with Prime Minister Li."

"Today, you were in the court, and the scene of you subduing all the clans with your own strength was truly inspiring!"

"I am very happy!!"

Li Si also stroked his beard and smiled: "Master Ye's actions today are really pleasing to the people!"

"His Majesty has been praising you, saying that you are a pillar of the country and a minister of the state!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Chi smiled slightly, but there was no sign of complacency on his face.

He knows very well that today's achievements are just a small step in a long journey.

The clans are powerful and deeply entrenched, and it will take more effort to completely eradicate them.

"Your Majesty, you are too kind." Ye Chi bowed humbly, "I am just doing my duty and sharing your worries. The affairs of the clan are related to the safety of the country and the welfare of the people. I will do my best and die for it!"

After hearing what Ye Chi said, Ying Zheng's smile became even more pronounced.

He knew Ye Chi's character and talents very well, and believed that he would be able to handle the matter well.

So, he said solemnly: "Ye Qing, I will give you full authority to handle this matter. You must do a good job of it, relieve my worries, and eliminate harm for the people!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Chi looked solemn and presented a thick memorial with both hands.

"Your Majesty, this is the direct evidence that I ordered General Zhang Han to find out about the clan's crimes and their actions!"

"Your Majesty, please read it!"

Ying Zheng took it doubtfully, unfolded it, and saw that the crimes of all the clans were densely listed on it!

They accepted bribes, suppressed the people, embezzled the national treasury, and even colluded with foreign barbarians!!!

One by one, one by one! As Ying Zheng read deeper, his face gradually darkened, and his eyes flickered with anger!

"How dare these clans deceive me like this!" Ying Zheng slammed the table in anger, and the memorials made a dull sound on the table. "What do they think of the court laws? Do they still take me seriously?!!"

Ye Chi said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, these clans are so powerful that they think they can do whatever they want. However, the law is long and nothing can escape it. We have already investigated their actions clearly."

As he spoke, he presented another memorial: "Your Majesty, this is the tax situation of ordinary people."

"Look, for example, this person has five people in his family and only has three acres of good farmland, but he paid three shi of tax last year!"

"These people work hard but can barely make ends meet, but what about those clans? They own thousands of acres of fertile land and hundreds of people, but they evade taxes through various means. It's really outrageous!!"

The more Ying Zheng looked at it, the angrier he became. His face was as gloomy as the sky before a storm!

He slammed the memorial shut and glared at the front: "These clans really...deserve to be killed!!!"

His voice was filled with anger and majesty, as if it was going to shake the entire palace to the ground.

Ying Zheng was so furious that the entire Zhangtai Palace seemed to be shrouded in a murderous atmosphere.

"If the clans are not eliminated, how can the Qin Dynasty prosper?!"

"Deserves to be killed!!!"

This is not only Ying Zheng's roar, but also a concern for the future of the entire Qin Dynasty!
Just at this moment, Zhang Han came hurriedly to report, with an anxious look on his face.

The eunuch led him into the hall, and he immediately knelt on one knee in front of Ying Zheng, his voice trembling: "Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! The Gan family, the Meng family and other powerful families have gathered a lot of private soldiers and are heading to Lord Ye's house! They are coming with great momentum and murderous intent!!"

When Ying Zheng heard this, his eyes turned cold and an imperial aura suddenly emanated from him.

He stood up suddenly and glared at the front: "These clans are so bold! They dared to openly gather private soldiers in Xianyang City and attack the officials of the court! What on earth do they want to do?"

Li Si was also shocked. He looked at Ye Chi and asked anxiously, "Master Ye, why did they do this to you?!"

Ye Chi looked calm, but a cold light flashed in his eyes: "Could it be because I found out that they were evading taxes and oppressing the people? They want to kill me just to cover up their crimes and protect their own interests..."

Ying Zheng sneered, his voice revealing endless murderous intent: "Do these clans really think I am blind and deaf?"

"They think they can do whatever they want by gathering private soldiers in Xianyang? Humph! I want to see if they have the guts to do that!"

However, Ye Chi fell into deep thought, his brows furrowed, as if he was thinking about something.

He murmured to himself, "This matter seems a little strange. Those clans are all smart people. They should know that openly gathering private soldiers in Xianyang City to kill me is tantamount to digging their own graves! They are not stupid enough to do this."

Zhang Han nodded and agreed, "Master Ye is right. The clan did secretly send people to harm you before!"

"But fortunately, we discovered them in time and solved them one by one."

"It's a pity that those assassins were all deadly. Once they failed, they immediately committed suicide by taking poison. We didn't get any useful evidence from them!"

Speaking of this, Zhang Han couldn't help but reveal a trace of regret.

After hearing what Zhang Han said, Ye Chi hurriedly shook his head, with a sharp light flashing in his eyes:

"That's impossible! Because no matter whether it succeeds or not, this move will put them at the center of public attention. It's tantamount to handing His Majesty a sharp blade to use against them!"

(End of this chapter)