When Dai Zhou came to Zhao Chen, he really didn't come to him to reminisce about old times.
The emperor had previously said that Zhao Chen would have full authority to handle Qizhou's affairs, but Dai Zhou was unable to handle many matters by himself.
For example, the conviction of those officials in Qizhou had to be made by Zhao Chen after he reviewed a number of files.
Although Dai Zhou didn't like the emperor's behavior, orders were orders after all. As long as Zhao Chen didn't do anything inappropriate according to the law, Dai Zhou could accept it.
"Dai Siqing invites you, you must have time." Zhao Chen smiled and nodded.
Dai Zhou also said a lot of good things for him, and Zhao Chen also wanted to settle all the affairs in Qizhou, so of course he agreed to Dai Zhou's invitation.
Dai Zhou also breathed a sigh of relief when Zhao Chen agreed.
He was also worried that Zhao Chen would not go to the Dali Temple Yamen with him because he would not be able to get in.
"Your Highness the King of Han, please." Dai Zhou extended his hand to invite Zhao Chen to leave.
Zhao Chen nodded, and the two of them headed in the direction of Dali Temple.
The two of them left Zhao's Mansion and walked straight to the Yamen of Dali Temple.
"Dai Siqing, how are the trials in Qizhou going?" Zhao Chen suddenly turned around and asked Dai Zhou.
Dai Zhou hesitated for a moment, and then said to Zhao Chen: "The interrogation is almost complete, but we still haven't found out who the murderer behind them is."
"Furthermore, His Majesty the Emperor issued an oral order a few days ago, saying that as long as the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment review the affairs of Qizhou, we do not need to give an explanation as to who is behind them."
"Your Highness, King of Han, do you think this is particularly strange?"
After Dai Zhou finished explaining, he asked Zhao Chen again.
This is not the first person to say this.
Anyway, Zhao Chen is used to it now.
Seeing Dai Zhou looking at him, Zhao Chen smiled and said: "Since the emperor said that, he must have his own ideas. It is enough for Dai Siqing to take care of his own affairs."
"You can't say that. As the minister of Dali Temple, many things need to be explained, but His Majesty the Emperor..."
Having said this, Dai Zhou let out a long sigh.
"His Royal Highness the King of Han, do you think the mastermind behind this might be someone close to the emperor? He is so powerful and the emperor cannot bear to do anything to him, so..."
Dai Zhou's guess was pretty accurate, but Zhao Chen wouldn't tell him about it openly.
"Well, maybe!" Zhao Chen nodded, but did not answer Dai Zhou's doubts truthfully.
Dai Zhou saw that Zhao Chen didn't want to answer him. Although he was confused, he never asked more questions.
"There were hundreds of officials involved in the case in Qizhou, and two-thirds of them were involved in the case. However, most of them were forced to follow Ma Zhiyuan, and they were able to save their lives."
"The principal culprits, Ma Zhiyuan and Lu Yifa, have committed extremely heinous crimes. His Majesty the Emperor once said that they would be punished. What is your opinion, His Highness the King of Han?" Dai Zhou asked Zhao Chen tentatively.
Dai Zhou knew in his heart that since the emperor had full authority to let Zhao Chen handle Qizhou's affairs.
That must be based on his opinion.
Dai Zhou was worried that if Zhao Chen would use any means to deal with all Qizhou officials.
Wouldn't it be trampling on the laws of the Tang Dynasty?
So he hoped to explain the pros and cons before Zhao Chen opened his mouth.
"Dispose of it as you want. Everything will be done according to the laws of the Tang Dynasty." Zhao Chen simply replied.
Dai Zhou felt extremely comfortable in his heart.
He was really worried that Zhao Chen would handle everything according to his character as before.
Fortunately, the Zhao Chen of today is different from that of that day.
"His Royal Highness the King of Han, please come forward, Your Highness the King of Han." Dai Zhou and Zhao Chen cupped their hands, and then invited again.
Zhao Chen knew what he was thinking, so he just smiled and walked ahead with his hands behind his back.
The journey to benefit Dali Temple Yamen is not too short.
The two of them walked for half an hour before arriving at the Yamen of Dali Temple.
The yamen servant at the door saluted the two of them. When they walked into the yamen of Dali Temple, they saw a group of Dali Temple officials busy with their own affairs.
"We pay homage to His Highness the King of Han!" A group of people suddenly walked over from the side and held hands with Zhao Chen deeply.
Zhao Chen was stunned for a moment. All the people in front of him looked young.
Then he reacted.
These people should all be the businessmen's children who had obtained admission places to the Imperial College.
Not long after, they continued to learn from the officials of Dali Temple.
"You don't have to be like this, everyone, get up!" Zhao Chen and a group of businessmen held their hands.
"If it hadn't been for His Highness the King of Han's protection, how could we be here?"
"My father once said that His Highness the King of Han is the patron saint of our merchants in the Tang Dynasty. Please accept His Highness the King of Han and pay my respects to you!" One of them said to Zhao Chen, and then he bowed his hands deeply again.
"Had it not been for His Highness the King of Han, who had single-handedly fulfilled the promise he made to my father, we would not be able to stand here today."
"His Royal Highness the King of Han is like a reborn parent to us."
The other merchants here also bowed to Zhao Chen again.
"These guys performed very well at Dali Temple. Colleagues at Dali Temple also said that they are serious and hardworking and are talents worth cultivating." Dai Zhou explained to Zhao Chen on the side.
What Dai Zhou said was not a scene.
He was also very satisfied with the students in front of him.
Perhaps it is precisely because of their status as businessmen's children that they have never been welcomed by others before.
That’s why I work extra hard and conscientiously when I come here.
For some cases in Dali Temple, they all studied hard the theory.
He was infinitely better than the students they had met in the Imperial College before.
"It seems Dai Siqing is also very satisfied with them." Zhao Chen smiled.
Dai Zhou nodded, acquiescing to Zhao Chen's statement.
"I came here to Dali Temple today to handle the case in Qizhou. If you are interested, you can come together." Zhao Chen said to a group of businessmen and students.
"Please also ask His Highness the King of Han to take me with you!"
"It is an honor for us to follow His Highness the King of Han to experience it!" A group of students also spoke one after another, their faces full of excitement.
Dai Zhou smiled, and then led the way with Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen came to Dali Temple many times.
But he is also very familiar with the neighborhood.
After passing through a number of houses and walking along several paths, we arrived at the government office of Dali Temple.
"Your Highness the King of Han, here are the results of an interrogation of Qizhou officials. Please take a look at them." Dai Zhou asked someone to bring in a lot of documents, and then piled them in front of Zhao Chen.
Looking at the pile of documents in front of him, Zhao Chen couldn't help but frown.
If I had to wait for him to finish all of this, I really don’t know how long it would take.
"Dai Siqing, this is indeed a bit much." Zhao Chen and Dai Zhou said.
I am here to review the interrogation results, not to act like a fool.
With so much paperwork, you have to figure out when to go.
However, Dai Zhou obviously did not change at all because of Zhao Chen's words.
"Your Highness the King of Han, there is nothing we can do. There are too many people involved in the Qizhou officialdom, and everyone needs to be dealt with individually."
"Therefore, this document is quite large, so I would like to ask His Highness the King of Han to interpret it."