I just reached the maximum level, and you want me to be a puppet emperor?

Chapter 53 Why do you ask me to beg His Majesty? I owe you?

Guo Zhenwei ate a big turtle at the palace gate and was booed by many military generals.

Thinking that it was no use continuing to wait here, he returned to the general's residence.

When Guo Poyun heard the news, he was very upset.

As the head of the military generals, he is indeed qualified to ask for an audience with Li Chen, but the problem is that he is under house arrest. If he goes out at this time, given Li Chen's temper, he will definitely extend the house arrest period.

The emperor didn't like him because he disregarded the emperor's orders, so how could he give him a chance?

If the emperor really gave it to him, what would other ministers think in the future?
After pacing back and forth in the yard for a long time, Guo Poyun said to Guo Zhenwei: "Go to the Prime Minister's Mansion quickly."

Guo Zhenwei asked in confusion: "Why go to the Prime Minister's residence? We are not familiar with the Prime Minister."

"Ah, you don't understand. At this stage, he is the only one who can see His Majesty and whom His Majesty can listen to."

"I understand father, I'll go right away."

Guo Zhenwei is like a tool, running around everywhere.

At this moment, in the imperial study of the palace.

Pang Jin, the head of the Ministry of Justice, and Zhang Ancang, the Chief Censor, were kneeling in front of Li Chen.

Both of them were summoned by Li Chen and were qualified to appear in the imperial study.

Among the two of them, the one who was most frightened was Pang Jin, the head of the Ministry of Justice, and now he can be said to be the Minister of Justice.

Pang Jin has a tall and straight figure, a capable temperament, a face as firm as iron, and an indomitable heroic spirit between his brows.

His aura was steady and powerful, as immovable as a mountain. One could tell at a glance that this man was no ordinary person, but must be a master with unique skills.

Since he came to the imperial study, he didn't say much, but he answered Li Chen's questions fluently.

He answered whatever Li Chen asked, and his answers were very specific, which made Li Chen very satisfied.

In his opinion, such talents can work steadily.

Feng Huai, who was beaten to death by him, was absolutely a tumor in the officialdom.

Every time he opens his mouth he speaks a lot of official language, which sounds very high-end and impressive, but in fact it is nothing, not a single useful word.

"You two should cooperate well and try to get to the bottom of this matter. If you encounter any obstacles, come to me."

Li Chen didn't have much affection for the prince, but he still had to investigate what needed to be investigated.

It's also a chance to test Pang Jin's abilities.

"Your Majesty, I, Zhang Ancang, accept your order and thank you for your grace."

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty. Regarding the death of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, I, your humble servant Pang Jin, will do my utmost to uncover the truth and live up to Your Majesty's trust."

After the two ministers finished speaking, Li Chen waved his hand and told them to leave quickly.

They were also the ministers who were able to leave Li Chenyu's study normally.

You know, many ministers were afraid of this place, and some were even carried out by the imperial guards.

On the way back, Pang Jin and Zhang Ancang exchanged pleasantries for a while and discussed their future cooperation.

Zhang Ancang was a court official and had experienced what happened this morning. He didn't have many thoughts in his mind and just wanted to know how the prince died.

Pang Jin was different. He was working in the Ministry of Justice this morning. When he saw the eunuchs coming from the palace, he thought something happened.

As a result, he heard from the eunuchs in the palace that Feng Huai, the head of his own Ministry of Justice, had repeatedly contradicted the emperor and was slapped to death on the spot by the emperor, and he was recommended by Prime Minister Zhao Wenyuan as the new Minister of Justice.

It was indeed so sudden that Pang Jin almost didn't react.

After so many years, Pang Jin never thought that he would become a Shangshu so soon.

This is how it is to be an official. If you don't choose to stand on the side and don't have outstanding achievements, it will be difficult to get ahead.

Pang Jin was very happy about the promotion, but this case was really complicated.

When the prince died, the late emperor was furious, and the then Minister of Justice Feng Huai personally led people to investigate.

Pang Jin is very good at solving cases and was also investigating at the scene. But when he arrived at the scene, it had been cleaned up by "professionals" and he could not find any clues.

At that time, Pang Jin suspected that this method was probably done by a spy within the Ministry of Justice.

Because only those who have worked in the Ministry of Justice for many years can accurately know the direction and methods of the Ministry's investigations.

Then, after committing the crime, he could clear out all the things that the Ministry of Justice wanted to investigate, leaving the people in the Ministry of Justice with no clues to investigate.

Here Pang Jin began to judge that it should not be Feng Huai and those senior officials. They followed the late emperor when they were young and were the late emperor's confidants. There was no need for them to harm the prince. It would not benefit them at all.

Then the traitor is most likely one of those middle-level officials in the Ministry of Justice who are at the same level as himself and have strong abilities.

More than half a year has passed since the prince's case, and there must be no clues at the scene.

As long as we find out who the traitor is, the truth will naturally come to light.

Pang Jin didn't have the ability to investigate before, and he was not a fool. If he said this to Feng Huai and other middle-level managers teamed up to bite him back, it would be difficult for him to deal with it.

But now it’s different. I’m the head of the Ministry of Justice, and my power has increased instantly.

And with the support of the new emperor, isn't this an opportunity given by the new emperor to give himself a chance to show his abilities?

Pang Jin also knew that investigating such a case would definitely offend people, but he had to offend people anyway.

How many officials in the Ministry of Justice have not offended anyone?

If you are afraid of death, who would dare to come to work here?

Furthermore, the Ministry of Justice has great power.

Pang Jin felt that the matter of the crown prince concerned the fate of the country, and that more than one person would have to be arrested.

The day I find out the truth, the entire imperial capital will be a river of blood!
But before that, Pang Jin had to meet someone else, that was Prime Minister Zhao Wenyuan.

In order for him to become the Minister of Justice, in addition to his own ability, the recommendation of the Prime Minister was also very important.

At this moment, in the Prime Minister's Mansion.

Zhao Wenyuan was tasting his ordinary tea. Even though it was ordinary, he felt it was very delicious and refreshing.

In front of him stood a young general.

Although she is young, she is already over 30.

There were very few generals in their 20s in the Tian Ce Dynasty, so he was considered young at this age.

Guo Zhenwei expressed his father's request and earnestly requested Zhao Wenyuan to meet His Majesty and allow his father to go to the war.

Some even said things like 'I have no regrets in death' and 'My father never asked anyone for help in his life'.

Zhao Wenyuan put down his teacup and murmured, "Go back and tell your father to think about why he was grounded."

Zhao Wenyuan is very polite and is too lazy to curse at others.

Why do you ask me to beg His Majesty? I owe you something.

Just with your mouth?
Or do we know each other well?
His Majesty can let whoever he wants to go, why do you think my words will be useful?

Whether it was the Northern Expedition or the appointment of the Minister of Justice, I only spoke because His Majesty asked me to. If he didn't allow me to speak, would I dare to speak on my own? Do you think I have the guts?
Your father was confined by His Majesty because he was self-righteous.

Moreover, the preparations for the Northern Expedition cannot be completed in a day or two. By the time the preparations are almost done, your father's house arrest would have been lifted. If he is not afraid of death, he can plead for it in the court himself.

Guo Poyun was the leader among the military generals. At that time, few generals dared to compete with him.

I really don't know what you warriors are thinking. You get excited when you hear about war.

There were many outrageous things in these words, and Zhao Wenyuan didn't have the patience to talk about them, so he just mentioned this. As for whether Guo Poyun could understand it or not, he didn't care.

In a sense, Prime Minister Zhao Wenyuan has begun to understand Li Chen's habits and ideas.

In Zhao Wenyuan's opinion, Li Chen likes the kind of ministers who can do their job well, don't talk too much nonsense, and can offer advice or even help solve problems when encountering problems.

Zhao Wenyuan thought: Isn’t this me!

(End of this chapter)