That's incredibly brutal.
Wang Yunze felt a chill run down his spine. He looked at Li Ke and whispered, "Prefect, you are so knowledgeable, do you know what this is? This is far too exaggerated!"
He had assumed that the people from Net would rely on their numbers and storm the prison, but he never expected that they would even destroy the prison. This was far too ruthless.
"This..."
Hearing the tremor in Wang Yunze's voice, Li Ke frowned slightly. If he knew what was going on, he wouldn't be so worried.
Net were serious criminals, so he had increased the number of troops guarding them, and the Great Ning Guard had also sent men. Now that they had been destroyed like this, he really couldn't accept it.
He disregarded Wang Yunze and said in a deep voice to the guards on either side, "Go quickly and see if there are any survivors. We must find those prisoners, or the consequences will be unimaginable!"
These criminals include many vicious individuals; if they were released like this, the consequences would be unimaginable.
The two men didn't dare to delay and immediately led their men inside.
[My lord, many jailers have been killed, and men from the Great Ning Guard have also perished!]
[The prisoners were released; only the death row inmates were killed on the spot. There was no one left inside.]
[A wounded soldier has been discovered; the Commandant is injured!]
Was the Commandant injured?
Upon hearing this, Li Ke's expression changed, and he quickly moved closer.
This prefectural commandant is no ordinary person; he is the emperor's confidant. If something happens to him, I will be the one to take the blame.
He went inside and saw that the man was still able to struggle to get up, and he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
" Songshan, are you alright?"
"Don't worry, sir, I'm fine. I just took a knife wound." Li Songshan glanced at the two men and said with a wry smile.
As the county commandant in charge of maintaining order, I had no choice but to come out. What damn bad luck! I should have known better than to come.
Forehead!
Wang Yunze chuckled awkwardly and said, "Brother Songshan, did you see who the enemy was? I'm not feeling well today and am bedridden. I thought it was an earthquake!"
"They were all strangers. They attacked those Great Ning Guard directly, claiming they were there to represent justice, and then our prison was gone." Li Songshan scratched his head, completely bewildered.
Represents justice?
Everyone frowned. What kind of justice was this? This guy had killed at least fifty of their people.
Li Ke glanced thoughtfully at Wang Yunze. The guy's surprise earlier was genuine; he probably didn't know about this matter. However, the fact that this guy sent a ship to Brocade Sail Battalion last night was definitely suspicious.
"Sir, someone saw someone coming from Ningchuan Port this morning. Could this person be part of the Net'?" someone reported.
The Net!
A sharp glint flashed in Li Ke's eyes. He then looked at Wang Yunze and said in a deep voice, "I will report this matter to the Emperor. I believe the truth will come out soon. Now, go and bring the prisoners back, otherwise they will ruin everything."
He knew in his heart that this must have been the work of the Net organization; otherwise, no one else would have the power to do it.
But Lin Yi is too audacious; does he really think the Emperor doesn't exist?
They just broke into the prison like that?
Inside the palace!
Li Anlan was completely unaware of the prison explosion at the moment; instead, he learned about ocean fishing, which immediately energized him.
This series of expenditures has left him penniless, and if things continue like this, he won't be able to hold on much longer.
Upon hearing this good news, even someone as shrewd as him couldn't help but show a joyful expression. He solemnly asked, "Minister Liu, are you sure Lin Yi caught over 100,000 catties of fish in one go? Is that an exaggeration?"
He found it hard to believe; although the Great Ning River had plenty of fish, it couldn't possibly have such an exaggerated number.
Is the ocean really that powerful?
"Your Majesty, I would never dare to speak nonsense. Many people in Wuning Commandery know about this matter, and I also investigated it afterward. It is indeed true. By the way, Eunuch Ran should have seen it as well." Liu Ziyi said calmly.
Li Anlan's eyes lit up, and he said in a deep voice, "Send the eunuch who escorted the princess yesterday!"
Soon, Eunuch Ran was summoned, and he dared not hide anything, so he began to speak directly.
"Your Majesty, we saw it from afar; Lin Yi's warships were loaded with fish, piled up like mountains."
"Not only were Lin Yi's boats completely filled with fish, but even some of the smaller fishing boats that followed returned with full loads. I dare to guarantee it with my life!"
What Liu Ziyi said is true!
After verification, everyone was stunned and couldn't believe it.
How can there be so many fish? Are these fish all stupid, desperately jumping into Lin Yi's fishing net?
One hundred thousand catties of fish—this figure is truly astonishing.
Even Liu Ziyi himself was tempted. He knew that if this news got out, all the powerful families in the All Under Heaven would be restless. If it weren't for the need to gain merit, he wouldn't have told Li Anlan the news.
A single catch yielded 100,000 jin (50,000 kg), and the fishermen also had their fill, representing an astonishing fish harvest.
This is a risk-free business; a single haul could yield a fortune, and no one would refuse such a huge profit.
really!
Li Anlan slammed his hand on the table and stood up, sneering, "What a brilliant idea for ocean fishing! Lin Yi has come up with a lucrative business. It seems I can't just sit idly by!"
If all such huge profits were given to Lin Yi, that guy would probably be rolling in money, which is something he absolutely cannot accept.
The royal family must get a share!
He looked at the guards and ordered, "Go and summon Zhan Shunyu and Zhang Zinong!"
Zhan Shunyu!
Upon hearing this name, Liu Ziyi instantly understood. The Emperor had indeed set his sights on Zhan Shunyu, for Zhan Shunyu was the naval commander of Great Ning, specifically in charge of naval warfare.
Their sudden summons must mean they're after fishing.
"Your subject Zhan Shunyu pays his respects to Your Majesty!"
Zhan Shunyu was called over in a daze, still a trace of sleepiness on his face, clearly having been pulled out of bed.
Behind him stood Zhang Zinong, the head of the Privy Treasury, one of the Nine Ministers, who was also looking at the Emperor with a bewildered expression.
Li Anlan glanced at him, a hint of anticipation in his eyes, and asked, "Minister Zhan, how is the navy now? Is it able to conduct ocean fishing operations?"
ah?
Zhan Shunyu was dumbfounded. He had thought the navy would finally have a use for its skills, which was why he had come dressed in armor. Now, he was being asked to go fishing?
What does Your Majesty mean by this? Is this an insult to me?
Zhan Shunyu suddenly erupted, removing his armor and kneeling, saying, "Your Majesty, although I have had no opportunity to use my skills these past years, I have always been training. You want me to go fishing? I cannot accept! I beg to retire!"
This is clearly an insult!
Sending one of my generals to fish? If word got out, I'd be laughed at and my reputation would be ruined!
"Presumptuous!"
Zhang Zinong frowned. This guy has gone mad. He actually dared to throw a tantrum in front of the Emperor. He quickly reprimanded him.
He was puzzled. Why did the Emperor suddenly want Zhan Shunyu to go fishing? It was rather strange. It wasn't a big deal; did he really need to bring it up in the middle of the night?