Like the settings of many novels, the Daning Dynasty has always maintained a "zero tolerance" attitude towards monsters.
Ever since a yellow man almost ascended the throne and became the emperor a hundred years ago, the living environment of monsters in Daning has become increasingly difficult. Not only was "monsters unforgivable" written into the Daning Code, but the Xuanjing Department was also established for the first time.
The official demon elimination agency - "Willow Leaf Division".
For 99% of demons, once they are discovered, what awaits them is an endless pursuit.
The remaining small part will be imprisoned in the special "Demon Suppression Prison" of the Xuanjing Division and become a "production machine" for certain precious materials.
A giant spider that spins silk day and night, a giant fish whose scales can be used as a breastplate, a nine-foot-long white snake that can secrete the most poisonous things in the world... One after another, the big demons who have not yet transformed are captured from all over the country and sent to Demon Suppression.
Prison until the last bit of value is squeezed out.
The Demon Suppression Prison is the only legal place to raise monsters. If a private individual dares to raise any monster, no matter what the reason, it will be regarded as "treason."
There is absolutely no possibility of opening up the Internet.
So now that Wei Changtian said that Zhang Hongwen was "feeding demons," he was undoubtedly sentenced to a heinous crime that would implicate the nine clans.
…
The air in the hall was almost solid.
The clear and translucent tea had cooled down. Li Can stared at Wei Changtian with wide eyes, his Adam's apple squirming slightly.
He had no way of judging whether this was true or false.
But Wei Changtian's expression was serious and he didn't seem to be joking.
"..."
After a long while, Li Qian finally calmed down and asked, "Master Wei, do you know what you just said?"
"Know."
Wei Changtian nodded: "It means that the entire Zhang family will lose their heads."
"..."
Li Gan took a deep breath and asked again: "Do you know that there must be no lies in this matter?"
"Of course, since I dare to say it in front of Mr. Li, I naturally have sufficient evidence."
Wei Changtian's words are conclusive.
In the novel, Xiao Feng relied on Zhang Hongwen's "monster feeding" to threaten the Zhang family for his own use, and eventually became a powerful weapon against the Wei family.
No matter how much Heaven fights against him now, it is absolutely impossible to change the fact that it has happened.
"good……"
Seeing that Wei Changtian was so sure, Li Qian finally believed half of it.
After being silent for a long time, some other thoughts slowly began to come to mind.
If Zhang Hongwen died because of his crime, then he could indeed go one step further.
Of course, the Wei family must have some agenda, but they just don't know what they want from themselves...
You can talk to Wei Xianzhi!
"Master Wei, this matter is too important. I'd better wait until I see Mr. Wei at his residence tomorrow..."
Li Qian made up his mind and prepared to negotiate terms directly with Wei Xianzhi, but he was interrupted by Wei Changtian directly:
"Master Li, only I know about this matter now."
"Wha, what?"
Li Gan was stunned for a moment, and his tone was full of disbelief: "Didn't this matter be discovered by the Xuanjing Division?"
"no."
Wei Changtian shook his head: "My people found out, and I personally confirmed it. It's absolutely true."
"How can I trust you?"
Li Qian asked almost subconsciously.
In his mind, the "credit ratings" of Wei Changtian and Wei Xianzhi were completely different.
In the face of doubts, Wei Changtian didn't explain much, and just said calmly: "Master Li, it doesn't matter whether you believe it or not, but I can tell you this..."
"As long as I think about it, within three days, Na Zhang Hongwen will be a prisoner."
"..."
As long as I want.
Li Gan caught the key words keenly and knew that Wei Changtian was going to make a request.
After thinking for a moment, he gritted his teeth and decided to speak directly.
"Mr. Wei, since we have already said this, let's get straight to the point."
"How can you be willing to take action against Zhang Hongwen? What do you need me to do?"
"Hahaha! Mr. Li is so happy!"
Wei Changtian laughed twice, knowing that half of what he had done today was already done.
"To be honest, I want Mr. Li to do me a small favor."
"A few days ago, I heard that the Liu family instigated many evil people to accuse me of several crimes. It seems that there will be a trial by three judges... Mr. Li, do you know whether this is true or not?"
"Well……"
Li Qian was stunned. He didn't expect that Wei Changtian came here for this matter, let alone that Wei Changtian could find out about it.
You must know that the Liu family is the mastermind behind this joint trial of the three departments. From the Criminal Ministry to the Procuratorate to the Dali Temple, only a few people know the inside story, and the confidentiality is very strict, in order to catch the Wei family off guard.
This is also the reason why he hasn't contacted it just now.
But who would have expected that a group of them had been secretive for a long time, but Wei Changtian had already known about it!
Could it be that this person really controls an intelligence organization that is more cunning than the Xuanjing Division?
Li Qian's eyes changed when he looked at Wei Changtian.
It's just that he probably never imagined that the culprit of this leak was actually Li Yang.
Guard against day and night, it is difficult to guard against house thieves!
"It's true."
Now that Wei Changtian has spoken out, Li Qian also knows that there is no point in hiding it now, so he simply admits it openly: "Prime Minister Liu personally intervened in the case, and there are very few people who know about it. It has been promoted in secret before."
"Yes, I know."
Wei Changtian nodded and said directly: "Master Li, I only need you to tell me one thing."
"What's up?"
"The list of witnesses in this case, and where are they being held now?"
"..."
Li Qian's expression suddenly changed: "Are you going to... kill them?!"
"Master Li, I didn't say that."
Wei Changtian smiled: "You only need to tell me the list and address, and I will take care of the rest."
"this……"
Li Jian fell into a long exam.
He knew very well that this choice was not as simple as exchanging information for a promotion opportunity.
This was a stand-in that was related to his official career and even his life.
The Liu family or the Wei family?
If what Wei Changtian said is true, then it seems more reliable to choose the Wei family.
After all, even if you hand over the witness list, the Liu family may not be able to find out that it was you who did it. At least there will be no trouble in a short time.
And if you don't, you will undoubtedly become enemies with the Wei family from now on.
But... is what Wei Changtian said true? Did Zhang Hongwen feed demons?
Li Qian was extremely torn, but he had to choose.
Just when he hesitated for a long time and still couldn't make up his mind, Wei Changtian suddenly turned his head and looked at the landscape painting behind him, and asked seemingly casually: "Master Li, this painting has a far-reaching artistic conception. I don't know who painted it."
?”
Li Qian was stunned for a moment, but he still answered truthfully: "...Ye Yi'an."
"Sage Ye Hua!"
Wei Changtian smacked his lips: "Tsk, tsk, then why should such a big painting be worth thousands of gold?"
"Master Wei, this painting was a gift from a good friend of mine."
Li Kan said seriously: "I didn't know its value at the time, otherwise I would never have accepted it!"
"Pah, pah, pah!"
The sound of stroking hands suddenly echoed in the quiet hall, full of mockery.
Looking at Li Qian whose face turned red, Wei Changtian applauded and said with a smile: "Mr. Li's words are a bit modest. It's just a thousand pieces of gold. It shouldn't be anything to you."
"Master Wei! What do you mean by this?"
"What's the meaning?"
Wei Changtian stood up, walked to the landscape painting, stood in front of it, reached out and touched the small boat painted on it.
"The treasures hidden behind this wall alone are enough to buy dozens of Ye Yian's paintings."
"..."
"Clang! Plop!"
The sound of tables and chairs overturning came from behind, and the young Li Gan was so frightened by these words that he collapsed on the ground.
This time, he had no choice at all.
"Wei, Mr. Wei, from now on I will be at your disposal. Please show me your noble hand, your noble hand..."
Wei Changtian didn't look back or answer, he just asked the question again: "Where are those people hidden by the Liu family?"