If the Zhou Empire was like a chessboard, then the emperor Li Chengji was the one who laid out the chessboard.
All civil and military officials, traders and pawns are all chess pieces, and their fates depend on the emperor's whims.
Since the defeat of Jianzuo, Li Chengji has worked hard day and night for seventeen years, worked diligently and loved the people, and established the Xianlong rule.
Everyone in the world said that Emperor Xianlong was an unparalleled wise king, and Emperor Xianlong always flaunted himself as a wise king.
But I don’t know that Mingjun can also get angry, and Mingjun can also kill people. When someone touched Emperor Xianlong's bottom line, he didn't mind wielding the emperor's sword, and he didn't hesitate to lay down millions of corpses and bleed into rivers.
When Emperor Xianlong listened to the report of bad handsome man Feng Hao, the cold light in his eyes made everyone in the palace hold their breath.
"Feng Hao, do you still remember the responsibilities of a bad person?"
"Reporting to Your Majesty, the bad guys are the minions of the Emperor, and they are all for the benefit of the royal family."
Feng Hao lowered his head, like a defeated rooster, not daring to look directly at Emperor Xianlong.
"So, how did you get the job, and what did you do? There is a mole among the bad guys, but you don't know it! At best, you are just a corpse, but at worst, you are deceiving me!"
The word "deceiving the emperor" was like the straw that broke the camel's back. Feng Hao could not bear the power of God and fell to his knees with a plop, kowtowing like garlic.
"I deserve death for my crime."
The bad handsome man who used to be arrogant and unruly in front of the officials was now like a child who made mistakes.
He didn't dare to argue, because he knew very well that everything he got was because of the emperor's appreciation.
The emperor can hold him up high or throw him down hard.
What he has to do is absolute loyalty and absolute humility. Only in this way can we ensure that we can remain standing in the court.
"You are indeed guilty, but the crime is not worthy of death. You have a good subordinate. That Zhao Xun is really something."
Emperor Xianlong clasped his fingers lightly and exhaled a long breath.
"I ordered him to join the bad guys so that he could serve his crime and make meritorious service. Now it seems that he has indeed not let me down. If we continue to investigate this case, I want to find out who is doing whatever he wants under the emperor's feet!"
"As for Zhao Xun... I am very optimistic about him and will issue a decree to pardon his crime of deceiving the emperor. The previous things will be wiped out. He is a talent. You have to train him well for me and don't let me down."
Xianlong said meaningfully.
"I respectfully obey His Majesty's will."
Feng Hao felt like he was sweating and replied very respectfully.
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Bad people's office.
Zhao Xun and Jia Xingwen were brought to the bad guy Feng Hao and saluted very respectfully.
To be honest, Zhao Xun felt a little guilty.
What he discovered was indeed surprising, and it was a risky move for Feng Hao to report this matter to the emperor.
The king's heart is unpredictable. Who knows what Emperor Xianlong was thinking?
If he were to be blamed, Feng Hao and even the entire criminal yamen might not be able to bear the burden.
But judging from Feng Hao's face, it seemed that the situation was not bad, at least not to the point of catastrophe.
About thirty breaths later, Feng Haofang spoke.
"Zhao Xun, after I met you, Your Majesty specifically mentioned you. He expressed great appreciation for you in his words and said that he would issue a decree to wipe out your previous deception. Then you can continue in the Bad Man's Yamen with peace of mind. Keep going. But this case is not over yet. You have to work harder to continue the investigation and strive to get to the bottom of it as soon as possible."
Um?
Zhao Xun was stunned for a moment.
What does it mean?
Give him a slap in the face and give him a sweet date.
His Majesty, the Emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty, was really proficient in the art of controlling his subordinates.
But anyway, this is a good thing, at least he doesn't have to worry all day long.
"Master Feng, there is something I don't know whether to say or not."
"you say."
"Does this mean that my subordinates can appear in public?"
"This is natural. Your Majesty has decreed that you can appear in public. However, bad people are special after all. Even if you are not a hidden target, you should not be too high-profile."
After hearing this, the stone hanging in Zhao Xun's heart finally fell to the ground.
These days, he has been thinking about how to explain to his family. If you can hide this kind of thing for a while, you can't live in the dark forever, right?
Although being a shadow is better than death, people seek advantages and avoid disadvantages...
It seemed that His Majesty the Emperor kept his word, Zhao Xun showed his value, and Emperor Xianlong also provided corresponding resources.
Freedom is now the resource Zhao Xun needs most.
"My subordinate understands."
Zhao Xun cupped his fists and responded: "It's just that this matter involves many things. I hope Master Feng can support me."
Feng Hao nodded: "It's natural. Even if His Majesty doesn't say anything, I still have to clean up the family. Just go ahead and do it. If you don't understand anything, just ask Lao Jia. He has been in the Bad Man's Yamen for a long time. Basically, you know everything you need to know. If anyone dares to embarrass you, come to me and I will support you."
This was what Zhao Xun was waiting for, and he quickly clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, sir."
The water in the Bad Man's Yamen is deep, and if Zhao Xun blindly flows in, he will probably drown.
It is best to use the tiger's skin as a banner.
With Feng Hao's support behind him, Zhao Xun has more confidence to handle the case.
As for Jia Xingwen, he cast an envious look at Zhao Xun.
Zhao Xun is really young and promising. He just joined the bad guys and handled a case and was appreciated by His Majesty and Lord Feng.
There will definitely be a bright future from now on.
But this is also good for Jia Xingwen.
After all, Jia Xingwen has been "leading" Zhao Xun since he joined the bad guys. Jia Xingwen is considered half of his master.
Zhao Xun's scenery will be followed by Jia Xingwen's.
As long as Jia Xingwen completely ties Zhao Xun to death, will he still worry about being promoted to Fei Pao and honoring his ancestors in the future?
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"Brother Jia, I want to go back to Duke Cheng's Mansion first. It's really unreasonable that I haven't been home for so long. Just wait for me for a day, and I will return to the government office to investigate the case with you the next day."
Zhao Xun returned home eagerly and said eagerly.
"That's fine. Now that His Majesty has wiped out your sins, you don't have to worry about anything anymore. If you don't go back quickly, you can't be lazy. It's not your holiday yet."
"Don't worry. I've been pushed to this position. Even if I want to, I can't retreat."
Zhao Xun said half-jokingly.
"Brother Jia, you have to be careful yourself. I'm afraid there are many people waiting for us to suffer misfortune. Protect yourself."
Having lived in two lifetimes, Zhao Xun thinks he has a clear understanding of people's hearts.
People's hearts are sinister, especially in dangerous environments like bad people's yamen, so it's always good to be more prepared.
I wanted to be a playboy for the rest of my life, but I was helplessly involved in the whirlpool.
Whatever, let's make peace with it as it comes.
Now that bad people have been added, he should take advantage of the situation. After cleansing his marrow, Zhao Xun really wanted to see where his limit was.
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