"The taxes paid by the Qin Family have shrunk drastically over the years. Compared to three years ago, barely twenty percent remains. There are serious problems with the Qin Family. Their holdings and talent have both grown, yet their taxes have fallen. They disregard imperial authority. Confiscate their property. If they resist, kill without mercy!"
"The Zheng Family is similar to the Qin Family, though their actions haven't been quite so excessive. According to our intelligence analysis, the Zheng Family likely only truly pledged allegiance to the Left Chancellor late last year. And the driving force behind this wasn't the Zheng Family's head, but their guest retainer, Zheng Cai.
"This man's origins are unknown. He isn't from Tingxiang at all. Behind the Zheng Family's back, he committed plenty of utterly unconscionable acts, thereby winning their family head's favor and trust. Substantiate these charges and confiscate these three Zheng Family properties as punishment! As for Zheng Cai, kill him."
"The Jiang Family's Second Elder and Third Elder have gradually slipped out of the family's control. Their contributions to the Jiang Family have clearly dwindled over the years. Yet the businesses they manage show no signs of shrinking and are even more prosperous. These two no longer have the Jiang Family or the Imperial Family in their hearts. We might as well help the Jiang Family clean house. Kill them."
"The Zhou Family's head has completely gone over to the Left Chancellor, and has been with him for quite some time. Zhou Jingong, the Zhou Family's head, holds a post in the Ministry of Personnel and wields real power. He must be eliminated. Kill him."
"The Three Seas Association is an underground organization. Though those at the top think little of it, it is a force of considerable strength. Over the years,