Xiaoyao Xiaojunhou

Chapter 391 391. Timing
In the entire hall, two-thirds of the officials immediately came out to kneel down and admonish.

Because the more than a thousand people arrested by the prison department were deeply involved with them. They were not nephews, disciples, and some were their own sons...

If they were all crafted from other countries, that would be fine!

Among the generals, most of them knelt down to remonstrate, and only a few remained standing.

Zhu Xiuyuan is one of them.

However, Zhu Xiuyuan glanced from side to side, ran over to follow the crowd, and knelt down to admonish.

Because he feels guilty!
Unexpectedly, this matter has become so big, far bigger than what Yan Dashan said in the mansion just now!
This young Sikou was also a ruthless man, and he actually accused those more than a thousand people of "working on other countries' secrets"!

Enough!

"Shut up!"

Emperor Chen shouted loudly and glared at the officials who were admonishing him.

"The important land of Shenleifang is related to the lifeblood of our Chen country. It is an important weapon of the country and cannot be lost! Regarding Shenleifang, I would rather kill a hundred by mistake than let go of one!"

Chen Huang said coldly.

"Your Majesty! Please think twice..."

"His Majesty……"

……

The ministers were excited.

"Shut up, whoever dares to speak to persuade me again will get out immediately!"

Emperor Chen was really angry.

Because as soon as he finished speaking, dozens of Jinwu Guards had already broken into the hall and stared at the officials.

If anyone dares to give advice again, Jin Wuwei will come for real.

The effect of this move was very good. No one tried to persuade them anymore and they all returned to their positions.

Zhu Xiuyuan was the first to run back.

That anxious movement made Concubine You on the phoenix chair cover her mouth and chuckle.

"Young Sikou, please continue."

Emperor Chen shocked the officials and gave instructions to Shao Si Kou.

"I obey my orders!"

Shao Sikou took a breath and simply straightened his clothes. His face was radiant and he was particularly energetic.

"Your Majesty, it's a pity that I'm one step too late. Most of the evidence has already been burned by those men in black, burned to ashes, and buried under the ruins of the county government."

"I only found a little evidence. For this reason, the Prison Department also lost dozens of policemen. Even I was almost killed by the sword of the man in black..."

As soon as Shao Sikou said these words, the slightly frowned brows of Li Zhong, the Prime Minister who was standing in front of the civil officials, suddenly relaxed...

If there is only a small amount of incriminating evidence, it should be fine...

"Thank you for your hard work, dear. I will definitely reward you greatly when this case is settled!"

Chen Huang is also very generous.

"I thank you, Your Majesty!"

Shao Sikou's scarred face could not conceal his excitement, and he bowed hurriedly.

"Your Majesty, after I obtained that small piece of evidence, I immediately followed the map and searched the whole city. I arrested more than a thousand people from every yamen, every temple, and every prison. They all had colluded with the Jiangning County magistrate."

"But Your Majesty, although the Jiangning County Magistrate and his son are agents from another country, the people who colluded with them should not be entirely agents from other countries. Judging from the evidence obtained..."

As soon as Shao Sikou said these words, the eyes of the civil and military officials who had just come out to advise him all lit up in the entire palace.

These people are all human beings, how come they can't hear the hidden meaning of Shao Sikou's words?
I'm afraid if they send gifts or compliments to Shao Sikou, their nephews or disciples will no longer be from other countries...

Zhu Xiuyuan naturally saw this clearly and couldn't help but glance at the young Sikou, his eyes twitching.

He learned this trick!

"That's all. It's up to you, the Prison Department, to decide how the trial will be carried out, but you have to remember that anyone who might be a spy from another country will not be let go!" Emperor Chen waved his hand, unwilling to listen carefully.

"Sir, take orders!"

Shao Si Kou bowed and then returned to the rank of civil servants.

"now that……"

Emperor Chen sat back on the throne and waved his hand. He was preparing to announce his resignation.

Concubine Nayou, who was always by the king's side, naturally knew what Emperor Chen's next move would be.

When Chen Huang only said two words, she quickly spoke and said: "Your Majesty, during the turmoil in Beijing, those men in black burned down the Jiangning County government office, and the Jiangning County magistrate was also imprisoned for crimes... …”

"Oh, what do you want to say, concubine?"

Emperor Chen turned his head to look at Concubine You, and his expression became gentle.

Moreover, as soon as Concubine You said these words, His Highness and the ministers all looked confused.

It's just that they are not surprised that Concubine You can influence the government, because it is obvious.

What they were wondering was, what did Concubine You do when she mentioned this matter?
Among the ministers, one person immediately guessed what Concubine You meant.

That person is Prime Minister Li Zhong.

He and Concubine You are old enemies.

The Prime Minister Li Zhong's brows moved, his eyes rolled, he slightly raised his head, and glanced at Emperor Chen and Concubine You above.

He thought to himself: "This witch must have set her sights on the position of Jiangning County Magistrate! No, the position of Jingxian County Magistrate is of great importance and must not fall into the hands of this witch!"

However, he also stayed put for the time being and waited to see what the witch would say next.

"Your Majesty, Jiangning County is Jing County. We cannot live without a county magistrate for a day. The burned county government is also in urgent need of a new county magistrate to take up the responsibility of rebuilding!"

Concubine You Gui looked at Chen Huang, and said in a word, that bright red lips were like cherries, very gratifying.

"Well, what my concubine said makes sense!"

Emperor Chen nodded, then faced the ministers and said loudly: "The position of magistrate of Jiangning County is vacant. Do you have any worthy people to recommend?"

"Your Majesty, I recommend..."

"I recommend you..."

……

As soon as Chen Huang finished speaking, a large number of people suddenly appeared in the civil service queue, and they all recommended their favorite people.

Needless to say, the person they recommend must be related to them personally or have an interest relationship.

The position of magistrate of Jingxian County is an important position!
Although he seems to be a little tied up, he is a very fat man, and his status is far higher than that of the governor of a foreign state...

Who wouldn’t want this kind of position?
Therefore, those civil servants came out to recommend people one after another, and even "fighted" among themselves, arguing with each other, boasting about the people they recommended, and disparaging the people recommended by others...

On the military general side, only a few people came forward to recommend them.

Because the magistrate of Jiangning County is a civilian position after all, and has nothing to do with the generals.

Zhu Xiuyuan was not included in the list of recommended generals.

Because he subconsciously believed that he had nothing to recommend.

However, at a certain moment, when he accidentally looked up at Emperor Chen and Concubine You, he found that Concubine You... seemed to be giving him a wink...

Zhu Xiuyuan was startled and thought in his mind: "No, no, that's not a wink, that should be a wink!"

After thinking about it for a moment, Zhu Xiuyuan suddenly understood.

For the position of magistrate of Jiangning County, he has someone to recommend.

Who?
His father-in-law, Dong Cheng!

A few days ago, when sending Dong Shuyu off, Zhu Xiuyuan had promised Dong Shuzhen at Shili Pavilion outside the city that he would bring his father-in-law and Shuyu to the capital...

It seems the time has come.

(End of this chapter)