Because he was unfamiliar with the history of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, Xia Shang did not realize the helplessness in Feng Qi's sigh at this moment. The State Education Department is a relatively stable branch among the twelve departments, and the mission is nothing more than conveying some information that is conducive to the consolidation of imperial power.
It is a branch that rarely has real power because of its spiritual beliefs and monitoring of some remarks outside the palace that are not conducive to imperial power.
Just like Feng Qi, he served in the State Education Department in his early years and had a low reputation. However, as he grew older, he became one of the rare representatives of the old school in the Metropolitan Procuratorate and gradually gained respect from the younger generation. Like Xia Shang, he did not know martial arts and was only good at preaching.
He doesn't seem to have any ability.
However, Feng Qi has been in the Metropolitan Procuratorate for many years and has seen a lot of the darkness under the imperial power and the suffering of the people all over the world. The heads of the twelve departments have changed one after another, but only Feng Qi, the head of the State Education Department, has remained unchanged for decades. This includes
According to Feng Qi's words: "Living is a skill."
He said this to Chang Feng, not just once. As an elder, he admired Chang Feng.
It's a pity that he still can't escape the fate of being a member of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
After being silent for a long time, Feng Qi put his head on the table and muttered listlessly: "What a good horse. Oh, what a pity! What a pity."
Xia Shang felt guilty about Chang Feng's death, but he cared more about Feng Qi's previous words.
"The Metropolitan Procuratorate has ceased to exist in name only?"
This was Xia Shang's concern, so Xia Shang asked again.
"It has long existed in name only."
"How many of the twelve divisions are still taking orders from the imperial court?"
"Almost among the twelve divisions, some people still obey the orders of the imperial court, and some people have their own affiliations. The only ones who obey the imperial court are the State Education Department and Baili Si, and of course the Tianlong Guards who are under the direct control of the emperor. Now Baili Si
It was destroyed in one fell swoop, and the only person left who still obeys the imperial court's orders is me, an old guy, who oversees the State Education Department."
"Now that things have happened, what do you think the most important thing to do now, Master Fengqi?"
"I found Bailisi's first waist plate. This thing should be in the hands of the second prince, but he refused to give it to me."
"Why?"
"Because holding the first seat is equivalent to having the right to rebuild Bailis. He can re-establish the first seat of Bailis and reorganize a new Bailis."
"It's just a brand and a name. How important is it?" Xia Shang didn't understand why everyone in the Metropolitan Procuratorate valued their badges so much.
Feng Qi's expression became serious: "This is not a formality, but the belief of every official in the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Just like the number 1 tiger symbol in the hand of the first master, it is the common belief of everyone in the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
In addition to the independent faction and the old faction, there are also a large number of people who are drifting between the two. They may not agree with the imperial court, but they agree with every sign. To rebuild Bailisi, there must be a sign for the first place of Bailisi.
The reorganization of the Metropolitan Procuratorate must also have the title of the First Lord. Without a badge, the name is not legitimate, and there will be no support for those who still have faith in the Metropolitan Procuratorate.
The same goes for all the princes. Each one of them wants to get the support of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. They control various forces, and they also have the power to form a Baili Division or even a Metropolitan Procuratorate, but they cannot get the most out of all the Metropolitan Procurators.
The core strength is condensed together. Therefore, the second prince needs that waist card."
"What do you mean by telling me this?"
"Previously, I wanted to get Bailisi's waistband through other means. Now that I think about it, I can personally come forward, and it would be more appropriate for you to ask for Bailisi's waistband."
"Me?" Xia Shang was slightly surprised when he first heard this.
"I don't know much about you, but I can only believe in Master Lu Xunlu's vision at this time. You are the youngest chief minister since the establishment of the Metropolitan Procuratorate. You have a lot of time. Perhaps Master Lu's wish is what you can do because of your youth.
There are endless possibilities for creation. Maybe you can reunite the Metropolitan Procuratorate, so I dare to affirm that the First Lord will not shirk his responsibilities, get back his belt, and give the Metropolitan Procuratorate a brand new Bailisi."
Feng Qi's words were affirmative, but his old eyes, which were already dim, tried their best to remain focused and stared at Xia Shang.
Looking at Feng Qi, Xia Shang was at a loss for words. He knew his character. He didn't like to take responsibility and liked to be a hands-off shopkeeper. However, the increasingly complicated situation now made people uneasy. What Xia Shang had always longed for was to have a share of his family.
own strength.
Then Chang Feng’s waist card may be able to...
Thinking of this possibility, Xia Shang finally made a decision.
"Since Master Fengqi has made such a request, then I should do something that the Chief of the Metropolitan Procuratorate should really do."
Feng Qi was overjoyed when he heard this. He believed that if he didn't want something, the young chief minister would definitely come. Even if the second prince had great courage, he would not dare to stop the chief minister of the Metropolitan Procuratorate from doing what he should do.
"That's very good! The subordinate immediately wrote to the second prince and made an appointment with him to meet with you."
…
Half a day later, there was another letter in the courtyard of Suzhou Mansion.
Today, Li Xiangyang is busier than usual. He has many things to understand, especially what Feng Qi, the only representative of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, has to say to the court.
The Suzhou magistrate waited on the prince day and night, but he never tired of it.
He first read the letter for His Highness the Prince, and then said with a flattering smile: "Master Fengqi said in his heart that the murder last night was probably done by Fairy Shuiyue. The lower official also thought it was possible, given the name of Fairy Shuiyue.
He is well known in Suzhou and is known as the best master in the south of the Yangtze River. He is the only one who can kill all the lords of the Metropolitan Procuratorate in one night."
Li Xiangyang took the letter, read it, smiled with satisfaction, and said casually: "He doesn't understand, and Ye Liuyun is also very suspicious."
"The lower official Ye Liuyun has also heard that he is no match for Fairy Shuiyue."
"That's all in the past. I just received the news yesterday that Ye Liuyun fought Fairy Shuiyue again. The two fought for three days and three nights without a winner?"
"Ah? His Royal Highness is also concerned about the affairs in the world..."
"This is absolutely true, indicating that Ye Liuyun has recently become a grandmaster, and he also has strength."
"Then what your Highness means...either to add a sentence to the excerpt mentioned above and add Ye Liuyun as a suspect?"
"No need. My father doesn't want to hear such news. Regarding what happened last night, we will say that it was caused by the demons from the Red Flower Society and the White Clothes Sect fighting each other, trying to attract people's attention as much as possible."
"Yes, I understand."
"If there is nothing else, then you can go back."
The prefect was about to leave when he saw another letter: "His Royal Highness, here is another letter from Lord Fengqi. The letter states that at noon the next day, the chief minister of the Metropolitan Procuratorate will personally visit His Royal Highness."
When Li Xiangyang heard this: "Are you going to change again?"
The prefect repeated what he said, but Li Xiangyang's expression changed after hearing it: "The Metropolitan Procuratorate...the first seat!" (To be continued)