Qin Xiao looked into Lu Junzhong's eyes and said with a smile: "Lu Butang, Mr. Zhu, I came here today to say goodbye to you. I may leave Beijing in two days."
“Oh?” Lu Junzhong picked up the tea cup and said calmly: “Sage, is there something errands do?”
“Yes.” Qin Xiao looked very polite: “Going to the Northeast to train troops.”
Zhu Dongshan smiled and said: "This is a good job. I wish General Qin success." There was a smile on his face, but his tone was clearly full of ridicule.
Qin Xiao smiled and said: "Thank you, Mr. Zhu. Before I leave, come here to say goodbye and do some small things."
"What does it mean to go to the Ministry of Punishment?" Lu Junzhong said calmly: "Did General Qin get involved in some case?"
Qin Xiao shook his head and said with a smile: "It's not me, it's Dali Temple. Many officials in Dali Temple were involved in the case."
Lu Junzhong and Zhu Dongshan looked at each other in surprise. Zhu Dongshan couldn't help but ask: "General Qin, are the officials of Dali Temple involved in the case? We don't understand what you are saying. You mean that Dali Temple is under investigation?"
What kind of case are you handling, or are there officials involved?"
“There are officials involved in the case!”
Zhu Dongshan was even more surprised and frowned. Lu Junzhong was also a little confused and asked: "Where is the case file?"
"What I mean is that they will soon be involved in various cases." Qin Xiao said with a smile: "So far, they have not been directly involved in the case, but it won't be long before they are involved in corruption, malfeasance, or bullying.
A man dominating a woman, or colluding with the party to betray the party, these are cases in which lives may be lost anyway. Lu Butang, what case do you think is most suitable for them?"
Lu Junzhong was holding the tea cup, still calm and sneered: "General Qin, if you have something to say, say it directly. What do you mean by beating around the bush?"
"Then I'll tell you straight." Qin Xiao sat upright: "A few days ago, the saint summoned me and sent me to the northeast to train troops. He asked me what worries I had. The minister knew that I was a very honest person. The saint asked, and I naturally
I told the truth. I reported to the sage that after leaving Beijing, I did have some worries. For example, my family, some friends. It was just my family, the sage would send someone to take care of me, but some of my friends in Beijing...
.. Those people in Dali Temple, Lu Butang knows very well that I promoted many people during the rectification of Dali Temple. These people are all capable in criminal matters and can handle their assigned errands very well."
"What are you rambling on about?" Lu Junzhong put down his tea cup and said impatiently: "I have official duties to attend to, so I don't have time to listen to you rambling on here." He stood up and said: "Dongshan, see the guests off.
!”
“How many Dali Temple officials are Lu Butang going to charge with Luo Zhi after I leave the capital?” Qin Xiao also picked up the teacup and asked calmly.
Lu Junzhong and Zhu Dongshan both changed their expressions. Zhu Dongshan said in a deep voice: "General Qin, you are also an official of the imperial court. This is the Ministry of Punishment. You must be careful what you say. How dare you say such unethical words that frame Zhongliang?"
"There is a conflict between Dali Temple and the Ministry of Punishment." Qin Xiao said calmly: "I know you two don't have a good impression of me and Dali Temple. If my guess is correct, you two have even started to prepare for the crime, right?"
Lu Junzhong said coldly: "I don't want to talk nonsense with you. Now go with me to meet the saint. I want to see how the saint will punish you if you talk nonsense here and slander important ministers."
"Okay." Qin Xiao stood up and raised his hand and said: "Lu Budang, let's leave now. Anyway, I have made it clear to the saint before. I said I am worried that someone in the court will go to war against Dali Temple because of personal hatred, and I am most uneasy.
They are the pillars of the country in Dali Temple. The sage told me that since he allowed me to train in the army, he would not let me have any worries. Although he didn’t say anything else, I already understood what the sage meant. Let’s put it this way, I came here today.
The fox is pretending to be the tiger's power, come here and give the Ministry of Punishments a piece of advice."
Lu Junzhong and Zhu Dongshan both found it incredible.
Officials from various factions in the court competed and deceived you to the death, but they always drank from the golden cup and refused to exchange mercy. Even if there was a big quarrel before, they would definitely put on a show to save face in the future, so as not to make both parties look too ugly.
But Qin Xiao's current behavior does not look like a person in the officialdom at all, but more like a member of a gang in the market.
However, this person was originally from a lower-class background and was young and energetic. Although these straightforward words were a bit surprising, when he thought about it, it was not surprising that these words came from Qin Xiao.
“As long as the officials of Dali Temple abide by the law, they have nothing to worry about.” Lu Junzhong sneered.
Qin Xiao shook his head and said: "That's not certain. There are many unjust, false and wrong cases in the world, and there are also many innocent people who have been wronged."
Zhu Dongshan couldn't help it, and said in a deep voice: "General Qin, are you saying that our Ministry of Punishment is going to create an unjust case against the officials of Dali Temple? Such slander is unprecedented. Now we can punish you."
"Have you two adults been to Xiling?" Qin Xiao said with a smile: "Xiling has a vast land and many mountains. It relies on mountains and water to eat, so there are many hunters in Xiling. They make a living by hunting. If they encounter tigers and leopards, that's the case.
They try their best to hunt them. But a real hunter rarely takes action against one of his preys. Unless he has to, he will try his best to ignore them."
Lu Junzhong knew that Qin Xiao could not say this for no reason, so he asked patiently: "What do you mean?"
"Wolf!" Qin Xiao said: "Hunters will usually let go of wild wolves if they are not forced to do so. The reason is also very simple. Wild wolves have the strongest desire for revenge. Once they form a grudge, they will always find ways to retaliate."
After a pause, he finally said: "Whoever your punishment department wants to touch has nothing to do with me, but if you touch Dali Temple one day, as long as you hurt the people I promoted, our hatred will be forged."
Lu Junzhong and Zhu Dongshan both looked extremely ugly.
"I know that the Ministry of Justice must have some complaints against me because of what happened before, but it was just a conflict on official business. I still respect the two of you." Qin Xiao stared at Lu Junzhong and said slowly: "But if we really get married in the future,
If you have a personal vendetta, it will be a matter of life and death."
"boom!"
Lu Junzhong slapped the table, and the table shook. The tea cup on it flipped over with a clang, and the tea splashed everywhere. Zhu Dongshan hurriedly stepped forward to clean it up.
"Qin, did you come to the Ministry of Punishment to look for trouble?" Lu Junzhong looked fierce and sneered: "How many people have fallen to the ground under my command? I advise you to go and find out. You actually came to threaten me, hehe.
, there is nothing to talk about between us, and I am not afraid to tell you that many people in Dali Temple are involved in the case, and the Ministry of Punishment is indeed ready to investigate and deal with it. By the way, I heard that Old Man Su gave the saint a trick and wanted to retire and return to his hometown. He wanted to escape intact.
, I’m afraid it’s not that easy.”
Qin Xiao looked at Lu Junzhong with a strange look in his eyes, with a slight smile on his lips.
Lu Junzhong's back felt a little hairy when he was looked at by Qin Xiao's sharp gaze. Then he saw Qin Xiao standing up and walking towards him slowly. Lu Junzhong showed a hint of panic and said anxiously: "What do you want to do?
"He was about to call someone in for protection, but Qin Xiao had already stopped, one step away from Lu Junzhong, bent down slightly, and said softly: "The saint told me that she will make me worry-free. I will naturally follow the saint's words.
I have no doubt about it. But one day Lu Butang really wants to attack Dali Temple, I don’t care whether the saint will interfere with it or not. As long as one person in Dali Temple is framed, Lu Butang’s life will definitely be lost.”
Lu Junzhong clenched his fists, looked sternly, and said in a cold voice: "Do you think I will be threatened by you?"
"It's not a threat, it's a fact." Qin Xiao said softly with a smile on his lips: "Last time Lu Butang said in court that I had no intention of killing Yuan Gai Wushuang, which was actually wrong. I had already decided before going on stage.
I want to take the life of the Prince of Bohai and gamble his life with my life."
Lu Junzhong changed color slightly, and Zhu Dongshan could hear it clearly. There was actually a trace of cold sweat on his forehead.
"If the Ministry of Punishment really wants to take revenge on Dali Temple, you can just take action." Qin Xiao said softly: "I dare to kill Mrs. Cheng Guo's guards, I dare to kill the prince of Bohai, I dare to kill the people of Shence Army, guess what I dare to do
Don’t dare to kill you?”
Lu Junzhong clenched his fists, and Qin Xiao said coldly: "I dare to kill you, but you dare not kill me. I can kill you, but you can't kill me. It's that simple." Turning to look at Zhu Dongshan, Zhu Dongshan felt uncomfortable.
Jin shuddered, but Qin Xiao had already taken two steps back, handed over to Lu Junzhong, smiled again on his face, said no more, turned around and left.
Only when Qin Xiao's figure disappeared, Lu Junzhong said angrily: "How unreasonable, he... He dared to go to the Ministry of Punishment to threaten me, I will definitely...!" At this point, the following words
But he didn't say any more. Seeing Zhu Dongshan looking at him and the cold sweat on Zhu Dongshan's forehead, he sneered: "Are you really afraid of him?"
"Budang, what he...said may be true." Zhu Dongshan raised his arms and wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeves, and whispered: "The look in his eyes just now didn't look like he was joking, it was murderous.
I mean...that's a look that wants to kill someone."
"So what?" Lu Junzhong said angrily: "Are we still afraid of him? I am the Minister of Punishment and an important minister of the imperial court. If he dares...!"
“Behind Yuan Gai Wushuang is the entire Bohai Kingdom.” Before Lu Junzhong could finish speaking, Zhu Dongshan interrupted for the first time: “Behind Mrs. Chengguo is the saint, and behind Qingyi Hall is the princess!”
Lu Junzhong was silent for a moment.
"The saint also guaranteed that he would have no worries about his future." Zhu Dongshan sighed: "If the saint had not given him the confidence, he might not have dared to go to the Ministry of Punishment to show off his power. This person is a very courageous person, and with the support of the saint, the ministry,
Over there at Dali Temple...!"
Lu Junzhong actually had some doubts about Qin Xiao's words. He had been in charge of the Ministry of Justice for many years and was once a highly valued favorite of the sage. When the sage spoke to his ministers, he never gave any direct promises, but only said some ambiguous words for the ministers to understand on their own.
In a small Dali Temple, would a saint really make a promise to Qin Xiao?
But he can't go and ask the sage whether he gave Qin Xiao a promise.
Zhu Dongshan lowered his voice and said: "If the saint promised Qin Xiao that he would not make things difficult for Dali Temple, but we go to find trouble with Dali Temple at this time, wouldn't it be a direct hit? If the saint is dissatisfied, we will definitely
Affect the future of the ministry."
"Do you think what Qin Xiao said is true?" Lu Junzhong pondered for a moment and asked softly: "Did he make up the saint's words himself? If so, it is a false transmission of the saint's will. He doesn't even have enough heads to chop off.
of."
Zhu Dongshan thought for a moment and then whispered: "The saint wants him to train in the Northeast. He has high hopes. In order to allow him to serve with peace of mind, it is reasonable to agree to let him have no worries. Bu Tang, this boy is a
If the desperado really...if he really takes revenge, he must kill him with one blow so that he has no chance to fight back, otherwise there will be endless troubles. But now the saint has been protecting him, and it is not easy to eradicate him.
The official thought that before getting rid of him, Dali Temple should try not to move as much as possible, just in case...!"
Lu Junzhong's small eyes were like poisonous snakes, and he said angrily: "The majestic criminal department, do you want to be frightened by his few words?" Thinking of how many years he has been intimidating others, how many people have shit and pissed in front of him, he never expected that today he would be frightened by a young boy.
The boy threatened me, and I felt really ashamed and annoyed.
"Why do you need to be impatient?" Zhu Dongshan comforted him: "Have you forgotten that he is going to the Northeast or training under the nose of the Liaodong Army? Isn't this asking for death? He has the protection of saints in Kyoto.
, is bold and daring, but in the Northeast, far away from Kyoto, even the will of a saint may not be useful there. The mountains are high and the emperor is far away. If he thinks that the Northeast is still Kyoto, with his temperament, he will definitely be incompatible with the Liaodong Army there. Once
In this way, it is simply wishful thinking to want to come back alive after provoking the Liaodong Army."
Lu Junzhong understood and said: "You mean, wait until he dies in the northeast?"
“This is exactly what I mean.” Zhu Dongshan smiled coldly: “If he dies in the northeast, the incompetent people in Dali Temple will have no backing, and they will be at our mercy.”
“So what if he comes back alive?”
"Come back alive?" Zhu Dongshan said with a disdainful smile: "There is only one possibility for him to come back alive, and that is to be cornered by the Liaodong Army and return defeated. If this is the case, does the ministry think that the saint will still value him? Can't train troops in the Northeast?
, Where will the saint’s face be put? By then, this kid will be the scapegoat. Even if he is still alive, the saint will no longer be able to protect him." A cold light flashed across his eyes, and he sneered: "Not only will it be Dali Temple, but also this kid, we will
Get rid of them too."
When Lu Junzhong heard this, he was thoughtful. Soon, a smile appeared on his lips and he said: "Dongshan, you should take a long-term view. Yes, we don't have to rush to take action. Let's see how long he can last in the Northeast."
His small eyes showed a ferocious look, and he said: "One day, I will let him understand what the sixteen sects of the Punishment Department are, and let those in the court understand that being an enemy of the Punishment Department will never lead to good things in the end.
End."
Qin Xiao actually didn’t know whether his threats were effective, but he could only do this.
No matter when, the fighting will never stop. What Su Yu worried about most before returning home was that Dali Temple would be retaliated by the Ministry of Punishment. Qin Xiao was grateful to Su Yu. In addition, many officials in Dali Temple were promoted by themselves.
So I took this trip.
He knew that if such behavior happened to other officials, it would be childish, and Lu Junzhong would definitely not be moved.
But given his young age, Lu Junzhong may not be afraid of doing such a thing.
In the eyes of many officials in the court, he is a bold young man. Because of this, some people will be wary. If he plays conspiracies with the people from the Ministry of Justice, they may not care. After all, these people are best at what they do.
This is the way, but if you communicate with them in the most direct way, you will often have some unexpected results.
No matter what the outcome is, this is the last thing I can do for Su Yu and Dali Temple before leaving Beijing.