Although the people in the Ministry of Punishment have been convicting others of their crimes, this group of officials who exude a gloomy atmosphere have shit under their butts.
It's just that for many years, no one has dared to question anyone from the Ministry of Punishment.
The Three Law Departments in Kyoto and the Kyoto Prefecture are the lackeys of the Punishment Department, and officials of all sizes in Dali Temple are also afraid of the Punishment Department. Being able to stay safe and sound under the Punishment Department is the blessing of Bodhisattva, so how can they dare to investigate the Punishment Department.
It is precisely because of this that no one dares to single out the officials of the Ministry of Punishment even if they are sitting on the cesspit.
For more than ten years, as the most ferocious hunting dog under the saint's feet, with no supervision but with great power, it is naturally impossible for officials of all sizes in the Ministry of Punishment to be innocent.
No one is investigating, and everyone seems to be innocent. However, if someone really comes forward to keep an eye on the Ministry of Punishment, or even conduct an in-depth investigation, it may not be difficult to find evidence of the crimes of the officials of the Ministry of Punishment.
Now, the man who dared to reach out to the Criminal Department finally appeared.
"Dali Temple has the right to review." Qin Xiao raised his finger and pointed at the two clerks holding files beside Han Xitong and said: "I believe that the Ministry of Punishment will try these files as soon as possible. Every case you try must be sent to
Go to Dali Temple, Dali Temple will check and review the review very seriously. If there is an error in the trial by the Ministry of Punishments, Dali Temple will help you correct it and will never let an unjust, false or wrong case happen." He turned to look at Su Yu and cupped his hands.
: "Master Su, I wonder if what the official said is correct?"
For the existence of Dali Temple, a very important duty is to review various cases to avoid unjust, false and wrongful convictions. However, after the Ministry of Punishment gained power, Dali Temple did not dare to confront the Ministry of Punishment. Even if Dali Temple felt that there were problems with the cases decided by the Ministry of Punishment,
I don’t dare to say more. In the end, whenever the Ministry of Punishment finalizes the case, it will become the final verdict.
What Qin Xiao said now was just the normal duties of Dali Temple. Su Yu sighed in his heart and felt that this young man was too impetuous. Some words did not need to be said in public, but he had to nod slightly.
Lu Junzhong snorted coldly, said nothing, turned around and left. Everyone in the Criminal Department was angry, but they had no choice but to follow Lu Junzhong, and they walked cleanly in a moment.
Everyone in Dali Temple finally breathed a sigh of relief at this time, but the four officials who were named still looked frightened. They knew in their hearts that since they were named and questioned in public, the matter would definitely not end like this.
Qin Xiao waited until the people from the Punishment Department left, then turned his attention to Yuwen Huaiqian who was standing not far away and was being held by two Dali Temple executioners. Seeing Yuwen Huaiqian calm and indifferent, he thought to himself that he had seen a big man before.
A person from the world came up and asked, "Are you Mr. Lang Yuwen, a member of the Ministry of Civil Affairs?"
Yuwen Huaiqian nodded slightly and said: "I don't dare to take this responsibility, I am Yuwen Huaiqian."
"Your case will be transferred to Dali Temple for trial." Qin Xiao smiled and said: "I will take you to Dali Temple now...!" He looked back, then walked to Su Yu, cupped his hands and said: "Sir,
Since it was Yun Shaoqing who brought Yuwen Huaiqian into custody from the Kyoto Prefecture, I wonder if we can let Yun Shaoqing hear the case?"
Su Yu thought to herself that this matter was planned by you from beginning to end, so that's okay. She just sighed, nodded slightly, and said to Yun Lu: "Master Yun, Qin Shaoqing recommended that you try Yu Wen Huaiqian's case. You
how about?"
Yun Lu's eyes were red and swollen, and they would definitely not go away within three or two days, but since Qin Xiao had already decided to let him hear the case, he naturally did not dare to refuse and said hurriedly: "I am willing to hear the case."
"Go back to the Yamen first." Su Yu saw a large group of people from Dali Temple on the street. She felt mixed and turned around to go to Dali Temple.
After Lu Junzhong returned to the Criminal Department, his face was still livid.
Zhu Dongshan's injury was not serious, and he and the beaten cadre of the Ministry of Justice were taken to see a doctor. More than 20 officials from the Ministry of Justice, starting from Han Xi and others, were standing in the yard, each with a gloomy face and a cold and stern look in his eyes.
Ever since Lu Junzhong became the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Justice has never suffered such a humiliation as today.
The dignified Minister of Punishment was beaten in the street and was covered with bruises, but the Punishment Department could not find a way out and had to swallow this huge loss in silence.
I think back then, the civil and military officials in the DPRK trembled all over when they saw the people of the Punishment Department, and even the Li family shed blood under the butcher's knife of the Punishment Department.
People avoid him on the street.
"Snapped!"
"choke!"
There was a continuous sound of things being thrown in the house of Lord Budo. The officials in the courtyard were frightened, lowered their heads, and did not dare to express their anger.
It’s been many years since I’ve seen Lord Budo so angry.
Han Xitong hesitated for a moment. Although he knew that it was best not to get close to the minister when he was angry, he also knew that only by stepping forward to persuade him at this time could he show his loyalty to the minister. He raised his hand to signal to the officials of the Ministry of Justice in the courtyard to stay quiet.
Then he walked into the house cautiously.
Lu Junzhong sat on a chair, still angry, breathing heavily, clenching his hands into fists, and showing all the veins on the backs of his hands.
"We have a long way to go, Ministry of Finance." Han Xitong poured a cup of tea for Lu Junzhong and handed it to Lu Junzhong: "We will have many opportunities to deal with him in the future."
Lu Junzhong raised his eyes and looked at Han Xitong with a sinister look: "Why do you want me to question the people of Dali Temple in public?"
A chill ran down Han Xitong's spine, and he knelt down on the ground. He said in a trembling voice: "Mindang, I want to accuse the officials of Dali Temple. Others are afraid in their hearts, so they don't dare to act rashly, let alone follow Qin Xiao and others."
The Ministry of Punishment is against me, so I will send you an official... I have absolutely no other intentions, and I would like to ask the Ministry of Justice to give me a clear warning."
"You know, now we didn't catch Qin Xiao, but let Qin Xiao catch us." Lu Junzhong said coldly: "Qin Xiao is very cunning. Today's incident will inevitably spread everywhere, and it will soon spread.
Everyone in the yamen knows that our Criminal Department has archived the criminal evidence of many officials and has not released it. Although they are frightened in their hearts, they are more angry." He clenched his fists and twitched slightly at the corners of his eyes: "Although we have already offended us.
Many people, even if the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty hate us, we don’t have to be afraid, but... what will happen if the palace knows this?"
Of course Han Xitong already understood the pros and cons, and felt a chill running down his spine.
"Those courtiers are already dissatisfied with us. If we secretly report to the Ministry of Punishment and store evidence of the crimes of hundreds of officials and have evil intentions, what do you think the saint will think?" Lu Junzhong's snake-like eyes were extremely cold and stern: "The most taboo thing for saints is courtiers.
To form a party, if you know that we have stored evidence of the crimes of hundreds of officials, you will naturally think that we will use these evidence to blackmail the courtiers into forming a party. Then our good days will be over. If we kill people and set fire, the saint may turn a blind eye, but
If we form cliques and seek selfish interests, the saint will never spare us."
Han Xitong said angrily: "The lower official is stupid.
, I will never forgive you if I die."
Lu Junzhong stood up and helped Han Xitong up with both hands, and sighed: "Xitong, you have been working under me for more than ten years. You have always been cautious about your career and loyal to me. Over the years, I have always regarded you as my brother.
, you should know very well."
"I will never be able to repay you for your kindness in cultivating and rebuilding the ministry." Han Xitong said respectfully.
"Sit down and talk." Lu Junzhong motioned to Han Xitong to sit down on the chair next to him. He walked outside the door, glanced at the officials in the courtyard, and waved, "Go down and do your errands."
All the officials looked at each other, then bowed and left the courtyard.
After the officials retreated, Lu Junzhong returned to the house, sat down and said, "Xitong, the Dali Temple couldn't wait for such an opportunity and will never let it go easily. Qin Xiao has murderous intentions, Su Yu
Even if he wants to settle the matter, Qin Xiao will definitely use this matter to stir up trouble." Touching his mustache, his eyes were sharp, and he said slowly: "Today's punishment department was built by me. To be blunt, if I fall
, the Ministry of Punishment collapsed, and no one, including you and Dongshan, had a good ending."
Han Xitong nodded slightly and said: "Bu Tang, we are loyal to the saint. We have eradicated dissidents for the saint for many years. Although we have made great contributions to the saint, we have also offended too many people. As long as they find the opportunity, they will definitely bite the punishment department.
But as long as the Lord of the Ministry is here, the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty will not dare to act rashly, and no one will dare to openly antagonize the Ministry of Punishment."
"But this time the Ministry of Punishment is storing evidence of a crime. When the saint knows about it, he will definitely become suspicious of me." Lu Junzhong said with a wry smile: "Accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger. In fact, over the years, I have been cautious, lest I violate the saint's wishes.
If you walk too much at night, you will encounter ghosts sooner or later."
"It's the lower official who is stupid." Han Xitong blamed himself: "If the lower official hadn't been impulsive and admonished the Ministry of Public Affairs to investigate the crime in the street, Qin Xiao would not have been caught."
"Over the years, you have been responsible for searching for evidence of crimes against officials in the DPRK and China. You have worked very hard, and I understand it in my heart." Lu Junzhong said: "If you hadn't searched for evidence of crimes, many cases would not have been handled so smoothly. Xitong, you must keep your
There are many brothers in the Criminal Department, including you, so I cannot fall, do you understand what I mean?"
Han Xitong is such a smart man. As soon as Lu Junzhong said this, he already understood a little bit. His color changed slightly and cold sweat broke out on his forehead: "Bu Tang, what do you mean...?"
"Don't wait for the saint to ask questions. You should take the initiative to explain clearly to the saint before the saint asks questions." Lu Junzhong stared into Han Xitong's eyes: "How many criminal evidences of officials do the Ministry of Punishments have? Why are they not released? All this must be reported to the palace.
Explain clearly. Xitong, I mean, this matter can only be taken up by you first. You have always been responsible for the criminal evidence in the files of the Criminal Department. The sage also knows that you have always been collecting criminal evidence by the Criminal Department, so if you take the initiative to submit a letter,
If you take on this responsibility, the saint will believe you."
"Budang...!" Han Xitong's body was shaken and his face turned pale.
Lu Junzhong comforted: "Don't worry, after you write a letter, I will also write a letter to exonerate you. I can assure you that no matter what, I will save your life. Even if you are really imprisoned, your family will be protected."
Take good care of them so that they can have food and clothing without worries." He reached out and patted Han Xitong's arm, and said earnestly: "There are hundreds of people in the Ministry of Punishments, whether they can survive this or not depends on you. Sacrifice the individual to preserve the greater self.
This is what a gentleman does, and everyone will be grateful to you then."