Chapter 1704: He is not insidious, nor is he wretched

"Want others to die, how to do it?"

Sun Daoning was like a floating duckweed caught in a flood, clutching it tightly and not letting go, asking eagerly.

"Deeply investigate Zhang Yushi Wang, flip out his resume, and if there are any unreasonable places, any places worth suspecting, investigate them deeply. You also said, Zhang Yushi Wang was assassinated, it is very likely related to officialdom strife. I think you are right; this is the line of investigation that can find useful things. Try to drag Zhang Yushi Wang into a relationship with the pro-Emperor party, especially the Jixia Academy. Do you know how to do it?"

Sun Daoning frowned deeply; this matter is a bit difficult.

"Zhang Yushi Wang entered the officialdom through the imperial examination and has no relationship with the Jixia Academy."

"Wrong! Whether there is a relationship, Zhang Yushi Wang doesn't count, the Wang family doesn't count, the Ministry of Justice counts. That is, you, the Minister of Justice, Sun, count."

Chen Guanlou's words were like a drop of water falling into hot oil, stimulating Sun Daoning until his whole body was smoking and his whole body was hot and dry.

Not irritable, but excited, eager.

There is a sense of excitement of holding the power of life and death over others and manipulating the court situation. Like Xie Changling, who can play with the world's situation in a few words, he is the well-deserved Prime Minister Xie, the leader of the world's civil officials.

Even the difficult Marquis Pingjiang was settled by Prime Minister Xie.

"Can this work?"

He didn't have much confidence.

Having lived for decades, he hadn't done such a big job. His specialty is investigating cases, really not playing with court politics. Playing with court politics, he is a little brother! Not even worthy of carrying shoes for others.

The reason he was able to enter the Government Affairs Hall was, first, he is the Minister of Justice and has this qualification. Second, Xie Changling needed a loyal person to help him handle things, and he was the best candidate. After all, in the court, one who is as honest as him and holds a high position really can't find a second one.

His shortcoming actually became an advantage, and thus he was able to enter the Government Affairs Hall, bringing honor to his ancestors.

"Why not! This move of ours, it looks like investigating a case, wanting to investigate Zhang Yushi Wang. In reality, it is fishing in troubled waters. I ask you, does Prime Minister Xie need you? If there is a chance to protect you, will he protect you, or will he decisively abandon you? Prime Minister Xie certainly doesn't hope that after you step down, the Jixia Academy will occupy two seats in the Government Affairs Hall. As long as you have value, you can stay! The key is, you have to create an opportunity for Prime Minister Xie, leaving enough time for him to compete with the Emperor. In one sentence, you cannot drag your hind legs!"

Chen Guanlou was like a poisonous snake spitting out its tongue, seducing Sun Daoning to take risks.

It's already this time, and he can't sit and wait for death.

He doesn't hope that the Minister of Justice will be replaced.

He could imagine that the new official taking office would have three fires. The first fire, it's not certain, would be aimed at the Heavenly Prison.

Old Sun is still good!

Don't look at Old Sun often having two faces, stingy, but he is not insidious, not wretched. Although there are flaws, overall he is a qualified official.

Sun Daoning thought left and right, frowning enough to pinch a mosquito to death.

"Could it be that you are overthinking, and the Emperor has no intention of replacing me?"

Chen Guanlou laughed upon hearing this, laughing at the other party's naivety.

It's already this time, and he is still lucky, still having unrealistic dreams.

As expected of the Minister of Justice.

One has to be a bit "naive," has to be a bit "pure," so as not to be polluted by the big dye vat of officialdom.

These years, the Ministry of Justice hasn't had any unjust, false, or wrong cases that shocked the world; Sun Daoning has contributed a lot, and can be considered to have held the bottom line.

"Old Sun, listen to these words yourself, do you believe them? That is the Emperor; even if he is mediocre, he is an Emperor who has been tempered for three or four years. He doesn't fight for power and profit, do you believe it? The godsend opportunity is right in front of him, he watches it give up, do you believe it? Sitting on the dragon chair, it is destined that he will seize every possible opportunity.

If he fails, it doesn't matter; he will continue to be a frustrated Emperor, it won't be worse than now. But, what if he succeeds? Think about how big the harvest is. Two seats in the Government Affairs Hall, his say instantly doubles! Plus the support of the clan, you say, can he wrestle with Prime Minister Xie then?"

Sun Daoning rubbed his eyebrows, unable to refute Chen Guanlou's words.

Because, if he were in the Emperor's position, this time's opportunity, he wouldn't let go either. No matter what, he would have to fight for it; if he succeeds, it's a big profit! The pro-Emperor party will be proud from now on, and stand on equal footing with the Government Affairs Hall.

How important is the right to speak!

"So, to break the situation, must investigate Zhang Yushi Wang, investigate the Wang family, investigate the pro-Emperor party?"

"Must be so! Those people in the pro-Emperor party are all lunatics, investigate them and you will find one. Investigating cases is your specialty, you must know where to start without attracting others' attention. Old Sun, if the heart is not ruthless, the person is not stable! If you don't want to become cannon fodder and roll out of the capital in disgrace, you must be ruthless. Privately, you can communicate with Xie Changling, hinting that he should protect you! If he protects you, you act like a mad dog and bite, cooperating with him. If he doesn't protect you, at worst, the fish dies and the net breaks!"

Chen Guanlou gave the other party ideas that were all desperate and ruthless means.

Based on Sun Daoning's usual way of doing things, it is a bit difficult to start doing these things.

After all, he has been steady for decades and decent for decades. Tearing his face off is something he rarely participates in personally.

He hesitated.

Chen Guanlou was angry at his lack of ambition, "It's already this time, what are you still hesitating about? I am worrying and working hard for you, you better stand up."

Sun Daoning took a deep breath, "Fine, I will listen to you, I will investigate Zhang Yushi Wang, investigate the Wang family. However, the criminal Qu Yuan, I also have to interrogate him. Medical Official Mu is your person; you tell him clearly that I want to interrogate Qu Yuan privately, and no matter what, I must wake him up."

"Why interrogate Qu Yuan, he is already useless."

"No, he is useful. Handling cases pays attention to evidence; I must get his confession. Even if this confession is fake, it must be dug out from his mouth. I know the measure of this better than you. You have a big picture, but your details are too rough and easily seen through by others."

Sun Daoning said earnestly.

In fact, deep in his heart, his intuition for handling cases told him that Qu Yuan's illness had something to do with Chen Guanlou. This intuition had no evidence, but it had answered questions and cracked cases for him time and time again.

He never doubted his intuition.

However, Chen Guanlou refused to admit it, and he was too lazy to force the other party to admit it. He simply stated the matter directly; it must be done.

Chen Guanlou pondered for a while; Qu Yuan didn't have much time left, and Medical Official Mu said he could only live for two days; this was the truth, not lying.

He thought about the risks involved.

In the end, he nodded in agreement, "I will go find Medical Official Mu in a while, hoping he has a way to wake Qu Yuan up. If in the end, you still can't get a confession, don't blame me. I am worrying and working hard for you, you better have some conscience." At the end, Chen Guanlou didn't forget to point at the other party.

Sun Daoning was dissatisfied; he also had to point at the other party, "As long as I am the Minister of Justice for one day, your days can be carefree for one day. The two of us are mutually beneficial. I dare not say prosperity and loss are shared, at least it is prosperity and loss are shared. How can I not have a conscience toward you. You also underestimate my pattern and capacity!" ===== CHAPTER 1705 =====

Sun Daoning was dissatisfied, and he also had to lecture the other party, "As long as I am the Minister of Justice for one day, you can live your life in ease for one day. The two of us are mutually dependent in our interests. I wouldn't dare say that we prosper together, but at the very least, we suffer together. How could I have no conscience toward you? You underestimate my stature and magnanimity too much!"