ebookland Chapter 382 My Today, Your Tomorrow
Chapter 382 My Today, Your Tomorrow
After Tang Yu finished reading the following regulations, he sat down as if nothing had happened.
He raised his eyes and looked at the corrupt officials who were staring at him with resentment.
After thinking it over, I decided to give them a good beating.
Finally, he stood up and said leisurely:
"The previous donation drive will proceed as scheduled."
Upon hearing Tang Yu's words, several people in the crowd had their eyes light up!
They never expected that, after seemingly reaching a dead end, a new path would open up before them.
Just when we thought all our plans were going to come to naught, we were surprised to see such an outcome.
That's just... amazing!
Although they feel they are doomed, it seems they can still make a name for themselves in history.
They can even become great people admired by future generations! Everyone praises them!
Even in the future, when others see how much money they have donated, they will all sing praises of their merits.
Thinking about this, they felt a deep joy.
Even the faintest hints of sadness overshadowed their impending imprisonment.
However, at this moment, looking at their vivid facial expressions, Tang Yu felt an overwhelming sense of anticipation.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Tang Yu spoke with utmost seriousness:
"However, at the same time, the officials on this list are those whose money comes from the people's hard-earned money."
"Their names will be removed, and others will be replaced in turn."
"Once the statistics are completed, the inscriptions on the sculptures will be made according to this new list."
"The names of these people are meant to be revered and worshipped by the descendants and people of the Qin state for generations to come."
Two very simple sentences, yet they directly shattered the hearts of that group of corrupt officials.
They worked so hard for so long, and they managed to raise so much money. What was their purpose?
Isn't the goal simply to leave a good reputation?
Although they oppress the people and do inhuman things, they think they are good people!
I'm so cold and shivering!
But now Tang Yu's actions have completely shattered their last glimmer of hope!
Many people became anxious and completely lost their composure.
"Tang Yu, you broke your promise. You just take the money and don't do anything."
"You call yourself the Imperial Advisor? Shameful, truly shameful."
"You are a complete scoundrel, a dishonest scoundrel."
Seeing these people's exasperated and defensive state, Tang Yu was not angry at all; on the contrary, he listened with great interest.
Because he knew these people were his rivals.
The more anxious and upset they are, the more they prove they are right.
"In that case," Tang Yu said slowly, looking at them.
"I know you're in a bit of a hurry, but don't rush, the main event is yet to come."
There was another major event, and the officials were all on edge.
Ying Zheng looked at Tang Yu with a complicated expression.
He discovered that it seemed that Mr. Fang's only concern was for the common people and the lower classes of the Qin state.
As for the interests of these nobles, and the interests of the officials.
He can guarantee the basics, but he doesn't care about anything else.
As long as I don't infringe on your interests, then nothing else matters to me.
This is Tang Yu's attitude.
But the last person to do this was Gongsun Yang.
However, Gongsun Yang was protecting the interests of the entire Qin state and the Qin royal family.
He sacrificed the interests of all the common people, as well as the interests of the nobility, to establish this new rule.
This turned the Qin state into a war machine, and the people lived an extremely miserable and exhausting life.
However, while the Qin state did indeed sweep away the six states, Tang Yu's arrival was the opposite.
He awakened and roused the apathetic Qin people who had been influenced by Gongsun Yang.
The two people seem so similar, yet completely different.
This time, Tang Yu chose to firmly safeguard the interests of the people.
Ying Zheng couldn't help but feel a little worried.
"If Mr. Fang were to meet the same fate as Gongsun Yang..."
Ying Zheng thought for a moment, then a murderous intent flashed through his eyes. He sat on the dragon throne and snorted coldly.
He vowed that no matter what, he would ensure Mr. Fang's safety.
Moreover, according to Ying Zheng's understanding, no one in the entire Qin state could harm Mr. Fang anymore.
……
Tang Yu thoroughly enjoyed being watched by so many eyes, and finally he spoke earnestly:
"In addition to the list of donors, a new area will be set up beneath this statue to record your names,"
After Tang Yu finished speaking, he raised his chin and gestured directly to the group of corrupt officials.
Li Chengjia and the others were somewhat puzzled when they heard this.
???
Our names?
Didn't you just exclude us?
Why did we choose our names?
Could it be that Tang Yu has changed his mind?
Before they could even finish celebrating, they heard Tang Yu say calmly:
"Naturally, we should include the names of those who prey on the people, run rampant in the countryside, and do nothing in their official positions but instead plunder the people's wealth."
“His detailed deeds will be thoroughly engraved on that sculpture, and everyone who visits the sculpture and knows its story will curse this scum.”
"These scumbags will surely be cursed by the Qin state for thousands of years to come."
"After death, one will fall into an endless hell, suffer eternal torment, never be able to be reborn, and be tormented day and night."
Tang Yu's voice turned icy as he finished speaking, which immediately made the group of corrupt officials tremble.
They felt terrified just thinking about the scene.
"Your Excellency, we were wrong!"
"We were wrong, I...we dare not do it again."
"My esteemed advisor, I'll give you all my money, please don't write about me."
"My Lord, I don't want to go to hell!"
The Imperial Advisor looked at the group pleading for mercy, while Tang Yu gave them a puzzled expression.
"What? Didn't those people you harmed before, those villagers you plundered, beg for mercy?"
"Are they wrong?"
"Now that it's really your turn, you're afraid. It's too late for me to tell you."
Tang Yu uttered the words "too late" through gritted teeth, and then he did indeed look at the group of people in front of him as he spoke.
"Besides, didn't we already say that?"
"They might confiscate your property and even exterminate your entire clan. Even if you die, you'll still have to hand over all your money."
"What's the point of you paying or not paying?"
These words struck the heads of these nobles like a bolt from the blue.
They never expected to hear such terrible news.
The situation had reached a dead end, and Li Chengjia couldn't care less about anything else.
Since he was going to die anyway, he immediately started yelling at the top of his lungs:
"Gentlemen, with the Embroidered Uniform Guard and Tang Yu present!"
"Our present is your future, be careful, everyone!"