In the past three days, Li Mu had a feeling that there was nothing better than this in life.
He even thought about simply resigning and going into seclusion. Wouldn't it be nice to go back to Baiyun Mountain to focus on practicing and enjoy the blessings of others?
Later, he gave up the idea because he thought of the Queen.
Even if he had to leave, it would be to help the Queen eliminate all obstacles and repay his kindness.
Of course, he also wants to avenge his father-in-law.
Some time ago, although this case was aroused and the whole country was aware of it, the result was not satisfactory.
Several principal criminals were exempted from death by gold medals, but only one received the punishment he deserved.
For the rest of the accomplices, in order to maintain the stability of the court, the three provinces only lightly fined them a few months' salary. It seems that the price for falsely accusing a fourth-rank official in the court was only a few months' salary.
For them, the matter is over.
But for Li Mu, this is just the beginning.
He stretched out his hand, the ring on his hand flashed with light, and a booklet appeared in his hand.
This is the criminal evidence of some officials of the old party that Zhou Zhong has collected over the years. Most of these people were the people who jointly framed Li Yi. As the Minister of Punishment, he was deeply trusted by the old party. He took advantage of his position to collect these criminal evidence.
It couldn't be simpler.
The crimes of these people ranged from big to small. Li Mu took out a piece of paper and wrote a series of names on the paper. After thinking about it, he circled one of them.
Wang Lun, who was a doctor in the Ministry of Civil Affairs at the time, was the one who made many appeals to Li Qing for severe punishment.
Li Mu didn't hold grudges, it was just that with so many people, he had to find someone to perform surgery first.
He left Zhongshu Province, walked out of the palace gate, and walked towards the Ministry of Punishment.
In the Ministry of Punishment and the Assistant Minister's Office, Yang Lin leaned back comfortably on his chair, sighing inwardly.
He originally thought that he would have to wait for many more years before he could reach the position of minister before taking up his official position, but who would have thought that such a drastic change had taken place in the Ministry of Justice, and that this position was being watched by countless people? In the end, he took advantage.
Yang Lin looked out the window inadvertently, and a figure flashed past the window.
Yang Lin immediately stood up from his chair, walked to the door, and said, "Master Li, come to the Criminal Department. What orders do you have?"
Although his rank was higher than that of Li Mu, rank did not mean everything in the court. He still maintained respect and humility in front of Li Mu.
Li Mu handed him an official document and said, "There is a case here. The Criminal Department will handle it as soon as possible."
Some resolutions of the Zhongshu Province related to national policies or major matters need to be reviewed by the Ministry of Menxia, and the Shangshu Province guides the implementation of the six ministries. For such small matters, the Zhongshu Shenzhen has the right to directly order the Ministry of Punishment.
Yang Lin took the official document, read it, and said in shock: "This is Mr. Wang Lun, the doctor in the Ministry of Personnel..."
Li Mu looked at him and asked, "Why, the Ministry of Punishment handles cases differently depending on the person?"
Yang Lin quickly said: "Of course not."
Li Mudao said: "I believe Mr. Yang will be a good official. Otherwise, I would not have remonstrated in front of His Majesty to let you serve as Minister of Justice."
Yang Lin was startled. He originally thought that he could become the minister of the Ministry of Justice because of the efforts of the old party. He was still wondering why the old party did not get any official positions in the Ministry of Personnel, but he succeeded in getting the position in the Ministry of Punishment...
Only now did he know that he was promoted not because of the old party, but because of Li Mu.
He immediately cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Mr. Li..."
Li Mu waved his hand and said, "No need to thank me. Your Majesty feels that Mr. Yang is not too lost and wants to give you a chance."
Yang Lin stood there, his eyes gradually becoming hesitant. He knew that at this moment, he was facing a major choice in his life.
Should he continue to work for the old party, or completely fall over to Li Mu?
The old party is controlled by the Xiao family, and the Xiao family is the orthodox royal family of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Even though the Zhou family is extremely powerful, it is not the royal family's orthodoxy. Many officials in the court, as well as the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty, are all in favor of the Queen returning the throne to the Zhou family.
, Therefore, although the old party has been suppressed by the new party in recent years, it is still strong and has no shortage of supporters.
He worked for the old party because he believed that Xiao would regain power sooner or later.
But what reason does he have for working for Li Mu?
Your Majesty cannot pass the throne to Li Mu or Li Mu's heirs...
When it comes to his own future, or even his family and life, Yang Lin dare not make a decision easily. He looked at Li Mu and asked tentatively: "May I ask Mr. Li, will your Majesty pass the throne to the Zhou family in the future?"
Li Mu glanced at him and asked, "Is this something that you and I, as ministers, can have an unreasonable discussion about?"
Yang Lin looked troubled. Li Mu knew what he was worried about and said, "Are you afraid that His Majesty will pass the throne to the Xiao family in the future, and the Xiao family will settle the score with you?"
Yang Lin said: "Master Li, there are senior officials and junior officials, so I can't afford to gamble. If the bet is wrong, the lives of the official and his family will be lost..."
Li Mu asked: "When do you think His Majesty will pass the throne?"
Yang Lin shook his head and said, "I don't know."
Li Mu said slowly: "Your Majesty is a strong person in the seventh realm. She can live for at least three decades. She is now in her prime. Even if she wants to pass on the throne, it will be decades or even hundreds of years later.
Do you think you can survive until that time?"
Yang Lin thought about it and felt that what Li Mu said seemed to make sense. By then, he would have retired and returned to his hometown to take care of his old age. Whoever the throne was passed to would have nothing to do with him.
But he still didn't dare to bet, and asked Li Mudao anxiously: "Your Majesty won't pass the throne in advance, right?"
Li Mu glanced at him and said, "Do you think His Majesty will suddenly pass the throne?"
Yang Lin looked at Li Mu blankly, as if he had some realization.
He would not be surprised if His Majesty had such thoughts before, because His Majesty used to not care about the court, the old and new parties, and just let everything take its course.
But now, the appointment results of officials in the Ministry of Personnel and the Ministry of Justice show that His Majesty has deliberately suppressed the new and old parties and taken power back into his own hands. Could it be said that Your Majesty has other ideas?
Li Mu looked at him and said: "I know that it is difficult for Mr. Yang to make a decision. I will give you three days to think carefully... After three days, whether we are friends or enemies depends on your choice.
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Yang Lin had a bitter look on his face. Now that he has said this, does he have any other choice?
Although Li Mu didn't have many friends in the court, he was really good to his friends.
In just half a year, Zhang Chun has been promoted several levels from the Shendu Lieutenant to the Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. The real powerful minister has also lived in a house with two advancements, three advancements, and now four advancements.
I want to live in a five-level mansion.
For Yang Lin, whose family has three generations and lives in a house with two entrances, a house with five entrances is an unattainable dream.
On the other hand, Li Mu's enemies, some of them died, some were demoted, some were lucky enough to survive, and they also lost their official positions and reputations. Yang Lin had no doubt that after he became Li Mu's enemy, within a month, he would probably
We can't even live in a small house with two entrances.
The prison sentence in the punishment department may have been a good result, but if it were worse, he might only have a few coffin boards to retain the soil.
After some careful consideration, Yang Lin let out a long sigh, and then his face gradually became solemn. He looked at Li Mu and said seriously: "From now on, I will only follow Mr. Li's lead..."
As expected, Li Mu was right. The person he supported did not disappoint him.
Not long after, several detectives from the Criminal Department hurried out from the main gate of the Criminal Department, went to a certain entertainment market, and captured a certain noble young man from a brothel.
"Which yamen do you belong to?"
"If you dare to arrest me, do you know who I am and who my father is?"
"The Ministry of Punishment..., the current minister of the Ministry of Punishment is my father's friend. Please let me go quickly. When I get to the Ministry of Punishment, you will have a good harvest!"
…
The noble son kept making noises all the way, and the officers of the Ministry of Punishment couldn't bear it, so they blocked his mouth with rags. After asking people along the way, they learned that this man was summoned by the Ministry of Punishment because of an old case.
"This is the son of Mr. Wang, the doctor in the Ministry of Personnel. Why did the Ministry of Punishment arrest them?"
"Don't the officials and the criminal department wear the same pair of pants?"
"That was in the past. Now the ministers and ministers of the Ministry of Civil Affairs have all been replaced."
"The Minister of the Ministry of Personnel has not changed. He has some friendship with the current Minister of the Ministry of Justice. Could it be that the relationship between the two has broken down..."
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The common people always like to watch the excitement of powerful officials and follow them all the way.
Ministry of official affairs.
It was lunch time, and several officials from the Ministry of Civil Affairs walked out together, preparing to go to a restaurant for dinner.
When passing by the Ministry of Justice, I saw a large group of people gathered outside the Ministry of Justice, talking and pointing inside.
An official from the Ministry of Civil Affairs said with emotion: "The Ministry of Punishment is really busy and can't even take a break during lunch time."
Another official from the Ministry of Personnel said: "When I came here just now, I heard from the people that a certain official's son seemed to have been arrested. The Ministry of Punishments took the person directly out of the brothel. It seems that the crime was not small."
As soon as they heard which official's son had made a mistake, several officials from the Ministry of Personnel suddenly became interested in watching the excitement.
Wang Lun, a doctor in the Ministry of Personnel, laughed and said: "I don't know which family this kid is from. He is causing trouble for his elders. He should be disciplined and disciplined..."
He looked towards the lobby of the Criminal Department and saw a figure kneeling in the hall, his back looked so familiar.
An official said in surprise: "Master Wang, this is not you..."
Wang Lun was stunned for a moment, then his face gradually darkened.
He never expected that he would actually see it coming to him while watching the excitement...
