After a period of careful investigation, Zhao Xinmin discovered that nearly all the temples around Chang'an had annexed vast amounts of land, and their wealth was immense!
Having finally obtained solid evidence, Zhao Xinmin immediately reported all this important information to Li Chengqian!
As Li Chengqian looked over the evidence Zhao Xinmin had found, his expression remained blank, his eyes cold to the extreme!
"Old Zhao! You've done well in this matter!"
"I'll find you a position in the Eastern Palace. From now on, you'll be one of mine!"
"Work hard! I won't treat you unfairly!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Xinmin instantly dropped to his knees before Li Chengqian in excitement!
"Many thanks for Your Highness's appreciation! This subject will go through fire and water, serving Your Highness like a hound or a horse!"
Finally!
He, Zhao Xinmin, had finally made it ashore!
With Li Chengqian's status, and with him now being an official of the Eastern Palace!
Zhao Xinmin's current standing now surpassed ninety-five percent of the entire Tang Dynasty!
Seeing Zhao Xinmin's excited expression, Li Chengqian casually waved a hand, signaling for him to rise. A flash of killing intent directed at Buddhism flickered through his eyes!
"These temples truly dared to annex land and amass wealth on such a grand scale. They are a scourge upon the state and court!"
"Now that I have this solid evidence, I will not be as gentle as that old geezer!"
"Zhao Xinmin, receive the decree!"
At once, Zhao Xinmin knelt again, lowered his head, and shouted, "This subject is here!"
"In my capacity as Crown Prince Regent, I order you to immediately lead the Eastern Palace's elite to seal every temple around Chang'an. Reclaim all the land they have illegally annexed, and register every piece of gold, silver, and treasure