Chapter 1728

Xu Fugui's matter was simple, but the explosion case was difficult!

A few days later, Chen Guanlou learned a piece of news from Sun Daoning.

"What kind of thing is the God-Worshiping Sect?"

He had never even heard of it before.

Chen Guanlou looked at Sun Daoning, who had come uninvited, with a bewildered expression.

Sun Daoning had a face as dark as iron and occupied the seat in Chen Guanlou's office.

"I am also hearing of it for the first time. The explosion at the Ministry of Works this time, investigated by the Three Judicial Offices, has peeled back the layers, and it turns out that this case was, without a doubt, the work of the God-Worshiping Sect members."

Chen Guanlou shook his head, "Wait a minute. Is the God-Worshiping Sect related to the Bai Lian Sect?"

"According to the information currently grasped, the two sides are hostile to each other. The founder of the God-Worshiping Sect is said to have been born from the Bai Lian Sect. Because he was dissatisfied with the Bai Lian Sect changing its doctrines, pursuing a low profile, and repeatedly giving up on opposing the government, he angrily broke away from the Bai Lian Sect. He took a group of confidants and created the God-Worshiping Sect, specifically to oppose the imperial court."

As soon as Chen Guanlou heard this, he knew this matter was a scapegoat for Zhang Daohe.

Zhang Daohe was single-mindedly seeking immortality and the Dao, pondering every day how to live forever and how to enter the cultivation world. A person's energy is limited, and the resources within the sect are also limited.

The limited resources and energy were all used in seeking the path to immortality, so naturally, there were no extra resources to rebel or fight against the government.

It was perfectly normal for some people in the sect to be dissatisfied.

It was just unexpected that someone actually had the guts to break away from the Bai Lian Sect, and not only were they not liquidated, but they properly created a God-Worshiping Sect, and the first time they made waves, they caused such a huge commotion.

A bit impressive!

"Since you know the mastermind is the God-Worshiping Sect, why are you, an old man, not busy catching people, but running to the Heavenly Prison instead?" Chen Guanlou was very puzzled.

"The God-Worshiping Sect is being investigated by the Brocade Uniform Guard. The Heavenly Prison's Bing-rank prison holds all the monsters and demons of the world. It is highly likely that there are God-Worshiping Sect members in here, and we must find a way to find them."

"Are you sure? Where did you get this hearsay?"

"It's not hearsay. We caught a live one and confirmed that there are God-Worshiping Sect members inside the prison. This matter hasn't been publicized yet; you must keep it confidential."

Chen Guanlou frowned, "Old Sun, God-Worshiping Sect members might be mediocre at other skills, but when it comes to the skill of disguise, if they claim second place, no one dares to say they are first."

The most important mission of the cult members is to disguise themselves and preach! Disguise comes first, and preaching comes after. Making waves is done when the timing is ripe, under unified command and dispatch from above.

Many times, many members don't need to disguise themselves; they just need to act naturally.

He is a porter, a laborer, a housewife, a teacher at an academy, a young wife... where does the disguise come in? At the same time, they possess the identity of cult members. It's impossible to distinguish!

Sun Daoning frowned, "No matter how difficult, we must investigate. Look at the things the God-Worshiping Sect has done; nearly a thousand people have died. That's a thousand people, and it was at the feet of the Son of Heaven. Their destructive power is far higher than that of the Bai Lian Sect, and their methods are extremely cruel. When the Bai Lian Sect opposes the government, they at least have some bottom line. Look at the actions of the God-Worshiping Sect; they are clearly a group of lunatics. Explosions and arson, heavy casualties—what can they gain?"

"Hmm, it should be to strike at the majesty of the imperial court, strike at the legitimacy of the Song family's empire, and strike at the majesty of the Emperor!"

Chen Guanlou summarized it slightly; it was quite accurate.

They cannot destroy the Great Gan empire through material wealth.

Then they will destroy it through spirit, reputation, and faith.

Sun Daoning was so angry he blew his beard and stared, "It's already this time; I'm not joking with you."

"I'm not joking with you either; just tell me, has the explosion case spreading across the world damaged the majesty of the imperial court and the majesty of the Emperor? Have some ambitious careerists in the local areas developed any other thoughts? To guess further, has anyone secretly contacted the God-Worshiping Sect to cooperate and cause another big wave?"

"You..."

Sun Daoning subconsciously wanted to refute.

But the words died on his lips.

Because the things Chen Guanlou said were highly likely to be happening right now.

As the Minister of Justice, his instinct was to suspect everyone.

Do not overestimate the bottom line of others, and do not overestimate human nature.

He sighed, "According to your meaning, we don't need to manage anything?"

"Not at all! We must manage it, but we cannot manage it with great fanfare. I will personally screen the prisoners in the three prisons."

"Do you suspect that there are also God-Worshiping Sect members in the Jia-rank and Yi-rank prisons?"

"If I were the leader of the God-Worshiping Sect, I would definitely spend a lot of effort developing members with status. A hundred mobs are not worth the benefits brought by one official."

Sun Daoning frowned and thought deeply, "They are all scholars; how can they collude?"

"Because there is profit to be made!" Chen Guanlou despised Old Sun's pedantry; having been in a high position for so long, he had forgotten how hard it was to mix in the officialdom in his early years. Especially when one was insignificant, how much obstruction and hardship one had to suffer. If there is a chance to turn things around, one must seize the opportunity.

"Old Sun, don't be anxious and angry yet. Investigate the case slowly. This is not a case that the Ministry of Justice is solely responsible for; it is jointly responsible by the Three Judicial Offices. What you need to do is to control the rhythm well and not be led astray by others. Also, ask Xie Changling more about what level this case should be controlled at. Is it to be handled on an expanded scale, or handled lightly? Xie Changling protected you; you must know how to return the favor and not let him regret it."

Sun Daoning was very irritable, walking back and forth in the office with his hands behind his back, his thoughts profound. His brows never relaxed, and he looked bitter and deep, having aged ten years out of thin air.

"Can you get in touch with people from the Bai Lian Sect?"

"Old Sun, food can be eaten indiscriminately, but words cannot be spoken indiscriminately. I am a very good citizen; how could I mingle with cult members? This is slander!"

Chen Guanlou shouted his grievances loudly.

Some things are fine to know in your heart, but don't say them out loud. You can do it, but you can't say it!

Old Sun is confused!

Sun Daoning gave a light cough to cover his embarrassment, "Find a way to make a deal. Since the government's clues are broken, I believe the Bai Lian Sect must know everything clearly. The two sides are hostile, and the one who knows you best must be your enemy. If the Bai Lian Sect is willing to cooperate with the government to destroy the God-Worshiping Sect, I can promise them one condition. The premise is that they must not commit any crimes!"

"Old Sun, your conditions are worthless!"

Sect leader Zhang Daohe had already changed his course eight hundred years ago and changed the goals of the Bai Lian Sect. It was no longer to rebel and overthrow the imperial court, but to pursue immortality and lead the members to the cultivation world to show off their power.

Only the God-Worshiping Sect is the original, authentic predecessor of the Bai Lian Sect. With rebellion as the goal, they have fought against the government and the imperial court for over a hundred years. Regardless of whether the government and the imperial court are dark or bright, rebellion is the right thing to do!

"Then what do you say we should do?" Sun Daoning was dissatisfied, his eyes widening, which was quite intimidating.

Chen Guanlou gave a light cough, "If we want to cooperate, the Bai Lian Sect will most likely provide a release list, at least dozens of people. Can you issue a release document? If you can't do it, then don't cooperate; it's quite embarrassing. And the tallest tree catches the wind, which easily causes criticism. The case belongs to everyone, and the credit also belongs to everyone. You don't need to take risks!"

Chen Guanlou did not approve of Sun Daoning's method of seeking success too quickly.

If the Ministry of Justice were solely responsible for this case, he could consider cooperating with the Bai Lian Sect and covering it up secretly.

But the case is jointly responsible by the Three Judicial Offices, and the Brocade Uniform Guard is also involved; there is no need to gamble his own future for a credit that doesn't count as credit.