Li Luo was happy to have a free time. No one was watching the inspection department so he could do his work. He secretly reminded Li Xuanxu and Li Xuanci that Emperor Wanlong also did not want to investigate anymore. "Δ
The thunder was loud, and although the raindrops were not small, they were far behind the sound of wind and thunder.
After implicating several important officials of the imperial court and nine clans, the case of Shangzheng Yamen was gradually settled. Only less than 40% of the dirty money was recovered, but this was already very considerable.
Emperor Wanlong was overjoyed and rewarded Li Xuanxu generously. In addition, Li Xuanxu still had many important officials who were lucky enough not to be held accountable. This time he gained a lot, and there was a faint feeling that Li Luo was no longer the only one.
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Li Xuanci was very good at sizing up the situation, and did not show off his merits. He kept quiet about getting both power and wealth. Li Xuanxu looked at it and it was hard to say anything.
Li Xuanci should have had his fair share. No matter how hot-tempered he was, he could not take away love with a sword.
However, Li Luo didn't seem to pay much attention to these. He just asked Li Xuanxu to be lenient when he was investigating the imperial officials and saved a few people, including several officials from the Zhong Zaifu.
Li Xuanxu was happy to be a favor and ordered the Dali Division to withdraw the official documents on the sea arrests of the seven bandits.
After the case was settled, the names of the seven bandits did not appear in the official documents of the government. This relieved Li Luo's worries, but he could not hide the sadness in his heart.
If things go on like this, the laws of the country will almost become ineffective, and he is one of the chief culprits.
Seeing that Li Luo was not interested, Li Xuanxu seemed unwilling to take another look at these courtiers' manipulations and the money from Shangzheng Yamen. He reported to Emperor Wanlong that Shangzheng Yamen was placed under the jurisdiction of the Tomb Zaifu and recovered the money from Ming Dynasty.
All of it was transferred to the expenses of the Tomb Zaifu, which was a secret thank you to Li Luo for his help.
But just such a seemingly reasonable move made many palace nobles in Zhuocheng smell something fishy.
The affairs of Shangzheng Yamen may have something to do with the Inspection Department, and Li Luo's actions will inevitably make people suspicious.
In addition, the relationship between Queen Yi Ruoyouruowu and Concubine Yun has eased. Could it be that Li Luo and Li Xuanxu have an alliance.
If this is true, it should be even more frightening than the waves caused by Shangzheng Yamen.
During this battle, two more princes were missing from Zhuo City. On the surface, they were ill and returned to their fields, but in fact they were placed under house arrest by Emperor Wanlong and were being raised to die. Among them was Li Chengze, Prince of Liang.
After hearing this, Li Luo was secretly surprised. The King of Liang was a man of great power in the city, and he had every right and wrong in the court.
After Emperor Wanlong was assassinated during a hunting trip, Li Luo became suspicious of Prince Liang. Over the years, he had been secretly monitoring Prince Liang's palace. He never expected that he would be involved in the matter of Shangzheng Yamen this time.
If Li Xuanxu hadn't done it intentionally, there might be other unknown secrets behind it. If King Liang was an abandoned soldier, then the identity of the commander behind it would be terrifying.
Li Luo was deeply worried, so he had no choice but to find Li Xuanxu to spy on the matter.
Li Xuanxu didn't know much about it either. It didn't look like he was forging. The evidence he collected was not too much or too little, so he was able to convict King Liang. In addition, King Liang didn't have a close relationship with Li Xuanxu, so he used this name to get the job. On the contrary,
It was strange to be suspicious of Li Luodong.
However, Li Luo didn't say much, so Li Xuanxu couldn't help but ask further questions. At this time, the two of them had the intention of joining forces, so it was better not to break the promise early.
Inspection Department.
Li Luo was playing with a few secret letters when Zhai Liaoyu walked in, cupped his fists and saluted, "Your Majesty, are you looking for me?"
"Well, Brother Zhai, please accompany me to the west of the city."
"West of the city?" Zhai Liaoyu was slightly startled.
At present, Zhuocheng City is abuzz with strife among dissidents, and several powerful yamen are busy, but the Inspection Department has done nothing.
It was strange to see Li Luo running to the west of the city at this time, which was even more puzzling.
"Your Majesty, are you going to visit Shangzheng Yamen?"
Li Luo shook his head and said: "Shang Zheng Yamen's affairs are under the care of Mr. Zhang. He knows the importance and nothing will happen."
"Then where is the prince going?"
Li Luo took a deep breath, handed the secret letter in his hand to Zhai Liaoyu, and said, "I want to see someone."
Zhai Liaoyu took the secret letter in his hand, glanced at it for a few moments, and then said with a condensed expression: "Your Majesty, are you saying that there is a suspicion of collusion with the enemy?"
"This place is full of suspicions. I had my suspicions a few years ago, but so far I haven't found any evidence.
No matter how much the Privy Council investigates, there is nothing suspicious, which is already very unusual.
The trends in the DPRK and the power struggle in the harem in recent years seem to have traces of this place, including the story of Mu Tianlang's eastward expedition, I always feel that there is something hidden here."
"Your Majesty, you mean that this is the place where Xizuo outside Zhuo City delivers messages?"
"Well, I have this suspicion. In fact, it's okay to just leak the news. I'm worried that there will be an appointment here."
"The agreement to take over the platform!" Zhai Liaoyu's eyes tightened and he lowered his voice, "What does the prince mean, is there someone in the palace who is collaborating with the enemy and trying to usurp the throne?"
Li Luo looked coldly and said lightly: "It's possible."
Zhai Liaoyu took a breath of cold air, his expression changed several times, he raised the secret letter in his hand and asked: "Your Majesty, these secret letters?"
"Just ruin it after you've seen it."
Zhai Liao gathered his power with his palms, crushed the secret letter into a ball of ash, and slowly exhaled, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for trusting me."
Li Luo looked at Zhai Liaoyu quietly and said slowly: "Brother Zhai, I don't want to seek power, I just want to do something for Dagan Sheji."
"I understand that, thanks to Your Majesty's persistence, I am willing to work hard for Your Majesty. However," Zhai Liaoyu paused and whispered, "Should I secretly remind His Majesty about this matter?"
Li Luo shook his head and said calmly: "It's not time yet. It's just my guess at the moment. There is no proof yet. Saying it may disturb your heart."
"Then the prince is going this time?"
"If you cast stones to ask for directions, since you can't find out anything secretly, it's better to go out and find out something openly.
If I guess wrong, it doesn't matter. If I guess right, it will make them wary and don't stir up trouble behind the scenes like this again."
"I understand, my subordinate. When will you go?"
"Brother Zhai, go get ready. We'll be out in half an hour. Remember not to let others notice."
"I obey," Zhai Liao replied and left to prepare.
Li Luo looked at the secret letter that had turned into ashes, and was lost in thought. After a while, a person walked in from outside the house, and it was Li Yuanxi.
Li Yuanxi looked at Li Luo and said coldly: "Do you believe him?"
Li Luo smiled slightly and said, "Why, you don't believe him?"
"Hmph, how many people here can trust you?"
"Haha, what about me?"
"You are the exception."
Li Luo felt warm in his heart and said with a warm smile: "The way to employ people is to put trust first, but not only trust. As long as it has the same purpose as me, it can be of great use." (To be continued.)