Catching Monsters

Chapter 738 Yes, it was my order.

Jiang Yun immediately perked up her ears.

Fang Tianzong smiled and held up three fingers: "The fact that the six of us saints were able to survive the chaotic battle with dozens of saints back then is not as simple as you think."

"To kill any one person, at the very least, it would take the combined efforts of three sages to completely eliminate them."

"At least that's how it is for me. If I wanted to escape from a saint of the same level, two people wouldn't be able to stop me. At the very least, it would take three people working together to kill me."

Jiang Yun gave a wry smile and said, "Sage Fang... what you're saying is as good as saying nothing at all. Where am I supposed to find three sages to deal with him?"

This is practically a fantasy.

He does recognize a lot of people.

Fang Tianzong, Dongfang Yao, Long Sheng...

However, getting all three of them to act simultaneously and kill Chu Qinghe is probably not that simple.

Seeing Jiang Yun's eyes darting around as if deep in thought, Fang Tianzong said, "You don't need to try anything with me. I can spare your life for now, but if you want me to kill Chu Qinghe, I won't do it."

"Humanity only has six saints. Facing four demon saints, we can barely gain the upper hand. If we continue to kill each other, the demon race will probably launch a large-scale attack. I can't bear the guilt, and neither can you, kid."

Jiang Yun nodded slightly. For now, all she could do was take it one step at a time.

Before leaving, Jiang Yun also saw Dongfang Yao drinking tea with Xu Xiaogang on the street in the distance.

He gave Xu Xiaogang a look, indicating that he was alright for the time being.

……

Outside the Imperial Study Room.

Jiang Xing hurried to the door of the Imperial Study, knocked, and then pushed it open. His voice was filled with anxiety: "Your Majesty, something terrible has happened!"

Xiao Jingzhi, seated on the dragon throne, was reviewing reports on livelihood issues in the southwest region. Upon hearing this, he looked over and asked, "What happened? Why are you so flustered and anxious?"

"Regarding Lord Jiang's matter," Jiang Xing swallowed hard and then reported, "Lord Jiang suddenly led a large number of Imperial Guards to Qinghe Academy and arrested everyone there, taking them back to the Imperial Prison."

"That's one of the five great academies... The other four academies probably won't sit idly by either. Besides, most of the civil officials in the court are graduates of these academies. Lord Jiang is stirring up a hornet's nest."

Jiang Xing's words were not empty talk; there were many ministers in the court who came from the Qinghe Academy.

Moreover, Confucianism has always been relatively united on such matters.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingzhi frowned slightly, then said in a deep voice, "Has Qinghe Academy gone mad? Why would they provoke Brother Jiang for no reason?"

"what."

Jiang Xing was slightly taken aback when he heard Xiao Jingzhi's words. He knew that Xiao Jingzhi had a close relationship with the civil officials and had always maintained a good relationship with the academy.

Now that something has happened at the academy, Jiang Xing originally thought that Xiao Jingzhi would at least reprimand Jiang Yun, or at the very least, order Jiang Yun to release the person immediately.

Xiao Jingzhi's attitude surprised him, leaving him somewhat bewildered.

"Why are you making such a fuss here? Send someone to ask Brother Jiang what Qinghe Academy did to anger him." Xiao Jingzhi frowned slightly and said slowly, "Brother Jiang is a reasonable person. He couldn't have arrested so many people from Qinghe Academy for no reason."

"Go quickly."

"Ah, yes, yes."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xing quickly turned and left.

Not long after Jiang Xing left, other palace eunuchs hurried over.

"Your Majesty, the ministers of the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Works, the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Justice, the five ministries, and the Left Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate are all outside the palace gates, claiming that they have urgent matters to discuss and wish to see Your Majesty."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingzhi's expression darkened slightly. He couldn't refuse to see these ministers.

"Let them in."

Soon, a group of high-ranking officials, led by Yan Hua, the Minister of Personnel, gathered in the Imperial Study. Since Xiao Jingzhi came to power, it had been rare for so many ministers to gather in the Imperial Study.

Upon entering the room, the ministers first bowed to Xiao Jingzhi. Then Yan Hua, with a serious expression, said in a deep voice, "Does Your Majesty know that Jiang Yun recently led the Embroidered Uniform Guard to arrest all the Confucian scholars of Qinghe Academy and imprison them?"

"Is this His Majesty's decree?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingzhi was slightly taken aback, and his eyebrows furrowed. He knew that, according to normal procedures, such a large-scale arrest of Qinghe Academy required his own decree.

If they were unaware of the situation and Jiang Yun acted impulsively, these civil officials would berate him mercilessly, and they could also seize upon this issue to directly accuse him of abusing his power...

If so many civil officials were to unite, their power would not be underestimated.

After pondering for a moment, Xiao Jingzhi gritted his teeth slightly and nodded: "Yes, I do know."

Yan Hua was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, and hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, did you order the arrest of the people from Qinghe Academy?"

"Hiss." Xiao Jingzhi took another deep breath and said through gritted teeth, "Yes, it was my order."

Yan Hua frowned, somewhat incredulous.

After all, if Qinghe Academy really angered His Majesty, given His Majesty's personality, he would definitely give them a good scolding, and at most arrest one or two people.

They will absolutely not arrest everyone in the entire Qinghe Academy.

This will have a significant impact and will cause the reputation of Qinghe Academy to plummet.

Your Majesty has studied Confucianism since childhood, how could this be?

This method seems somewhat like Jiang Yun acting on his own initiative; after all, it's not the first time that guy has done something like this.

Yan Hua said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, may I ask what heinous crime Qinghe Academy has committed that warrants Your Majesty's order to arrest everyone involved?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Jingzhi was at a loss for words.

To put it mildly, the crime is far too serious.

To make such exaggerated claims would be to smear Qinghe Academy.

Xiao Jingzhi covered his forehead: "Ouch, my old headache has flared up again. Someone, someone, please invite all the ministers to rest for a while. I need to rest for a bit. Also, please summon Jiang Yun to the palace immediately and tell all the ministers what exactly Qinghe Academy did."

"Yes."

Seeing this, Yan Hua and the others exchanged glances. Although they knew that Xiao Jingzhi was faking it, they didn't want to expose him. Well, when Jiang Yun arrived, they would question him about why he had captured the people from Qinghe Academy.

Inside the Northern Garrison Command, the imperial prison was once again overflowing with people.

Many of Jiang Yun's subordinates couldn't help but sigh, before Lord Jiang arrived, the imperial prison was mostly empty, and it was rare to see such a crowded scene.

After Lord Jiang arrived, he liked to arrest large numbers of people.

Soon, Jiang Yun was notified that he needed to go to the palace immediately. He knew that it was probably related to his capture of the people from Qinghe Academy.

Together with Fang Tianzong, he quickly headed towards the palace.

There was no other way; Jiang Yun dared not leave Fang Tianzong's side easily now. The capital city was only so big, and if Chu Qinghe launched a sneak attack, he wouldn't be able to resist.

During this time, Fang Tianzong did not complain at all and almost became Jiang Yun's personal bodyguard.

Jiang Yun couldn't help but wonder what kind of treasure Fang Tianzong wanted him to help retrieve.

It's astonishing that someone like Fang Tianzong, a Saint Realm expert, would willingly act as his bodyguard.

Pushing open the door to the Imperial Study, Jiang Yun saw the ministers inside.

When Yan Hua and other ministers saw Jiang Yun arrive, their eyes burned with desire, as if they wished they could devour Jiang Yun whole.

(End of this chapter)