20demayo Chapter 110 Political Turmoil Rises in the Court, Jin Xin Fights Corrupt Officials
Chapter 110 Political Turmoil Rises in the Court, Jin Xin Fights Corrupt Officials
"Corrupt official Li?!" Su Jinxin's almond-shaped eyes widened, her anger blazing. "What is he doing blocking the road?!" This old bastard must be asking for trouble!
Having just escaped the enemy's pursuit, Su Jinxin immediately encountered this roadblock, and she felt her blood pressure was about to skyrocket.
The soldier, with a mournful face, said, "He said... he said you were smuggling goods, and he's going to... he's going to confiscate all the supplies!"
What a classic case of the thief crying "stop thief!"
Su Jinxin sneered; this move was textbook-perfect "extortion."
She took a deep breath, struggling to suppress her anger: "Lead the way!"
Before they even got close, they could hear Li's shrill voice coming from afar: "Su Jinxin, you are incredibly audacious! You dare to smuggle goods and disrupt military supplies! Surrender at once!"
Su Jinxin led the group to the corrupt official Li, forcing a smile: "Lord Li, you've really hit a nerve with this accusation. Smuggling? I, Su Jinxin, have done nothing wrong, how could I be accused of smuggling?"
The corrupt official, Li, with his fat head and greasy face, glanced at her contemptuously: "Hmph! The quantity of supplies you sent to the border doesn't match the accounts. What else could it be but smuggling? Men, seize him!"
Su Jinxin sneered, "Lord Li, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. My accounts are crystal clear, and I remember every single item. How dare you slander me like this?" She had long anticipated that this old man would try to trip her up, so she had brought all the accounts with her.
"Hmph, you think you can just say I'm innocent? I'm the one who decides!" The corrupt official Li said arrogantly, as if he had her cornered.
"Then let's go to the imperial court and have a word with them!" Su Jinxin said sternly, a cold glint flashing in her eyes.
A few days later, in the Golden Palace.
Holding the ledger, Su Jinxin spoke eloquently: "Your Majesty, Su Jinxin, there are accounts to prove everything regarding the transport of supplies to the border this time. Every batch of goods, from where it was purchased to where it was transported, is recorded. If Lord Li has any questions, please feel free to review them in court!"
The corrupt official Li sneered, pulled out an account book from his sleeve, and said sarcastically, "Boss Su, is this the account book you're talking about?" He opened the account book, pointed to a page, and said sternly, "Take a look for yourself. The quantity of supplies recorded here is far from the actual quantity sent to the border!"
Su Jinxin's expression remained unchanged. She took the account book, glanced at it, and then sneered, "Lord Li, are you sure you've taken my account book?" She pointed to a seal on the account book and said sharply, "This is clearly a forgery! How could the seal of my Su family be such a crudely made thing?!"
The corrupt official Li's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his composure: "Nonsense! This is clearly the seal of your Su family!"
"Is that so?" Su Jinxin's lips curled into a cold smile. "Since Lord Li is so certain, then perhaps..." She paused, her gaze sweeping over the crowd in the hall, "...please, Your Majesty, investigate thoroughly!"
As soon as Su Jinxin finished speaking, she pulled a thick stack of account books from her sleeve and slammed them onto the table with a loud thud, her voice booming: "Your Majesty, please be aware! These are all my accounts, from procurement to transportation, every single detail is recorded! These are the real account books, written by my own hand, every single entry is clear and transparent!" She glanced around, her eyes sharp as knives, "Unlike some people who only know how to engage in underhanded tactics, forging account books, and framing others!"
Fine beads of sweat appeared on the forehead of the corrupt official Li, and his face turned pale and then flushed.
He never expected that Su Jinxin would have a backup plan!
This woman is even more slippery than an eel!
The emperor gestured to the eunuch beside him to bring over Su Jinxin's account books. After carefully reviewing them, his expression gradually became serious.
The ledger was indeed very detailed, with every expenditure recorded clearly, and even the names of the drivers who transported the goods were recorded.
Compared to the crudely made fake account book that the corrupt official Li produced, it was like heaven and earth.
"Lord Li, do you have anything else to say?" The emperor's voice was deep and authoritative, carrying a hint of suppressed anger.
The corrupt official Li fell to his knees with a thud, trembling all over: "Your Majesty, spare my life! Your Majesty, spare my life! I...I was confused for a moment..."
"Foolish?" The emperor sneered. "You embezzled military supplies and disregarded the lives of soldiers on the border. You call that a moment of foolishness?!" He slammed his fist on the table and roared, "Guards! Throw this corrupt official Li into prison and thoroughly investigate this case! Confiscate his property and replenish the national treasury!"
The corrupt official Li was dragged away by the guards, his cries echoing throughout the Golden Palace.
Su Jinxin stood to the side, a cold smile playing on her lips.
This is just the beginning!
She won't let anyone who dares to touch her get away with it!
The Emperor looked at Su Jinxin, his eyes full of praise: "Boss Su, you have made a great contribution this time, and I am very pleased. I have decided to use a portion of the confiscated property of the corrupt official Li for border material support to alleviate the urgent crisis."
Su Jinxin quickly knelt down to express her gratitude: "Your Majesty, I thank you for your great kindness!" But in her heart, she thought: This was a good deal. Not only did she get rid of the stumbling block, the corrupt official Li, but she also made a profit along the way.
Very good!
After the court session ended, Su Jinxin walked out of the Golden Palace, looked up at the azure sky, and took a deep breath.
Suddenly, she remembered... Su Jinxin remembered the scene of Yan Chengan fighting bloody battles on the battlefield.
"My husband is still eating sand at the border. If this mess keeps getting delayed, I'm afraid he'll have to eat tree bark!" she muttered to herself, but this only strengthened her resolve to deliver the supplies to the border.
This is not just a business deal, but also a loving support for her "frail husband"!
The emperor was very satisfied with Su Jinxin's performance. This woman not only had courage but also resourcefulness; she was a rare talent!
"Boss Su, I see you have quite a talent for business. How about this, I'll approve a few more trade routes for you, so you can go all out!" The emperor was overjoyed, as excited as if he had discovered a new continent.
Upon hearing this, Su Jinxin almost jumped up!
This is like a windfall!
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" She appeared respectful on the surface, but inside she was overjoyed: Hehe, this not only helps my husband, but also makes a fortune, it's a win-win situation!
Very good!
My business empire is about to expand again!
When the news spread, many officials in the court felt envious, jealous, and resentful of Su Jinxin.
This woman is incredibly lucky!
Li's cronies were even more furious, wishing they could tear her apart alive.
Su Jinxin didn't care about any of that; all she could think about was how to get the supplies to the border as quickly as possible.
Upon returning to her residence, she immediately summoned her subordinates and began to devise a plan.
"This transportation route must be replanned to ensure absolute safety!" Her gaze was sharp, and her tone firm. "Anyone who dares to obstruct us will face my wrath!" The crowd responded in unison, "Yes!"
Just as Su Jinxin was making her preparations, the enemy general on the border also received the news… “Su Jinxin? Heh, interesting.” A cold smile curled at the corner of his lips, a ruthless glint in his eyes. “Looks like I’ll have to prepare a ‘big gift’ for her!” He picked up the map on the table and drew a line on the border with his finger. “Right here, set up an ambush!”
Su Jinxin had arranged everything and was about to rest when suddenly a carrier pigeon flew in… She opened it and her expression changed drastically. “Oh no!” Su Jinxin clutched the information brought by the carrier pigeon, her face darker than the bottom of a pot.
Good heavens, the enemy general actually set up an ambush beforehand, just waiting for her to walk right into his trap!
"You're really asking for trouble!" Su Jinxin sneered, a sly glint in her eyes. "Since you want to play, I'll play along!"
She immediately summoned her subordinates and informed them of the intelligence.
"The enemy has set up an ambush in the canyon, hoping to trap us like turtles in a jar?" she said with a hint of sarcasm. "Don't they even know who I am!"
"Madam, what do we do now?" one of the subordinates asked.
"What to do? Let's play along!" Su Jinxin's lips curled into a wicked smile. "The canyon, right? Let's go to the canyon!"
The group exchanged puzzled glances. "Madam, isn't this too risky?"
"Adventure?" Su Jinxin raised an eyebrow. "Fortune favors the bold, you know? Besides, I'm a woman with cheat codes!" She patted her chest confidently. "Don't worry, I have a plan!"
Su Jinxin immediately began to redeploy her plans.
She divided the supplies into several batches, each taking a different route, and deliberately spread false information to confuse the enemy.
She herself led an elite squad and quietly headed towards the canyon.
"Madam, the canyon is just ahead," a subordinate whispered a reminder.
Su Jinxin nodded, her sharp eyes scanning the surrounding terrain.
"Hmm, indeed a well-defended and difficult-to-attack place." A cold smile curled at the corner of her lips. "Too bad, she ran into me!"
She waved her hand and shouted, "Let's do it!"
The group immediately acted according to plan, silently sneaking into the canyon.
As expected, the enemy had set up an ambush in the canyon, waiting for Su Jinxin's transport team to walk right into their trap.
"They're here! They're here!" an enemy soldier shouted excitedly.
"Prepare for battle!" At the enemy general's command, the soldiers raised their weapons and stood ready for battle.
However, instead of Su Jinxin's transport team, they were met with a deafening explosion!
"Boom boom boom!" Flames shot into the sky and thick smoke billowed from the canyon.
"What's going on?!" The enemy general exclaimed in shock. "This...how is this possible?!"
Suddenly, countless soldiers appeared on the mountain peaks on both sides of the canyon, launching a fierce attack on the enemy forces inside the canyon from their high vantage points.
"We've fallen into a trap! We've fallen into a trap!" The enemy soldiers were thrown into chaos and scattered in all directions.
Su Jinxin stood atop the mountain peak, looking down at the chaotic scene below, a smug smile playing on her lips.
"You think you can mess with me? You're still too green!"
Suddenly, one of his men pointed into the distance and exclaimed, "Madam, look!"
Su Jinxin looked in the direction her subordinate was pointing, and her expression changed drastically.
"Oh no!" she hissed, "...Corrupt official Li!"