Rebirth of the eldest daughter

Chapter 1320: Can’t distinguish priorities? !
Facing Liu Yao's question, Bai Mingwei was silent for a long time.

Such silence made Liu Yao's heart slowly calm down.

Just when he was about to give up the idea, Bai Mingwei said: "Your Highness, this is feasible."

Liu Yao's frown slowly relaxed: "Oh? Tell me."

Bai Mingwei leaned back, his eyes reflecting the light reflected from the window lattice.

This made her look a little more wise: "Shilang Zhang is famous for his 'absolute justice', and his fairness and harshness are recognized by everyone."

"Once this person is involved in the trial, he will become an emotionless machine. In his eyes, there is only the so-called right and wrong. For this position, he will even deny his relatives."

"Just a few years ago, he personally sentenced his son-in-law to be beheaded. Even though his daughter and grandson begged and even threatened death, he did not compromise."

"Many people think he is unkind, and some people think he is ruthless. His reputation as someone who is not easy to deal with resounds throughout the government and the public."

After a pause, Bai Ming raised the corners of his lips slightly: "But Chen believes that this is not a manifestation of his character, but the position he chose."

"In other words, he is not as rigid and strict as we see on the surface. Some of it is true, and some of it is an illusion he deliberately created."

"It is precisely because of his reputation that officials from all camps disdain to form a party with him; while His Majesty is suspicious by nature, he especially appreciates this temperament that offends people everywhere."

"This has also created his current status - he is deeply trusted and used by His Majesty, but he does not have to compromise with any force."

"What we can be sure of is that he is His Majesty's eyes and mouth in Jiangbei. If we don't take any measures, we will be hampered by him everywhere."

"But his harsh temperament is not only what he relies on to achieve success, but it can also become a handle for us to take advantage of him at this time."

Liu Yao was very interested: "Tell me in detail."

Bai Ming lowered his voice slightly and told Liu Yao the plan.

"What a great idea!" Liu Yao was impressed at first, but soon became worried, "Is this too risky?"

Bai Ming shook his head slightly: "There is an element of adventure in it, but it can also be regarded as an opportunity. Let him lay the foundation first, and then we can step on it."

Liu Yao nodded with a smile: "Then, just do as the general said."

As soon as the two reached an agreement, an announcement sounded outside: "Your Highness, General, something happened."

Liu Yao said quietly: "Come in."

A subordinate officer hurriedly walked in, looking flustered:

"Fan Zhizhou committed suicide in prison. Fortunately, he was rescued in time and there is no danger to his life. However, he was seriously injured. Please give His Majesty's instructions whether to ask a doctor for treatment."

Liu Yao's eyes were slightly startled when he heard this, and then he ordered without hesitation: "Take my king's imperial doctor to treat him. You should take care of it yourself. Don't let him take advantage of it and pass on the news to the outside world."

The subordinate officer quickly accepted the order: "Yes, Your Highness!"

After the subordinate officer left, Liu Yao looked at Bai Mingwei: "The general doesn't seem surprised?"

Bai Mingwei replied: "Fan Zhizhou did not commit suicide. It was an illusion created by his ministers."

Liu Yao immediately understood: "So, this king feels something is strange. Even if other officials commit suicide, it will not be Fan Zhizhou's turn. Otherwise, how can he be trusted by Qin Fengye?"

Bai Ming smiled slightly: "Your Highness, we can take this opportunity to implement the plan we just discussed."

Liu Yao stood up with a slight smile on his face: "What the general said makes sense, let's get started!"

Bai Ming slightly cupped his hands: "Your Highness, please."

Liu Yao shook his sleeves and walked out with his hands behind his back.

Bai Mingwei pulled away the ink-stained paper, then picked up the pen at hand, dipped it in ink, and began to write seriously.

……

As soon as Zhang Jingkun handed over the disaster relief funds, the news of Fan Zhizhou's attempted suicide in prison reached him.

Faced with this news, all the officials were caught off guard. After accepting the truth, they assumed an indifferent attitude.

When Zhang Jingkun saw this, he couldn't help but feel angry: "The suspect attempted suicide. There was either a grievance or a hidden secret. How did you react like this?" All the officials showed incomprehensible expressions, feeling that he was making a fuss and no one paid attention to him. .

He was furious and asked the guard who came to report: "Where is Your Highness? How did His Highness react? How should he respond?"

The guard held up his hands and said, "Go back to your Majesty, Your Highness, you are digging for earthworms and peeling tree bark in the backyard."

Zhang Jingkun was shocked and angry: "At this critical moment, why are you digging for earthworms and peeling off tree bark?"

The guard responded: "Even the little ones don't know."

Zhang Jingkun flicked his sleeves: "Nonsense! What a nonsense! What about Bai Mingwei? What is Bai Mingwei doing?"

The guard replied: "The general has other important official duties."

Hearing this, Zhang Jingkun's endless anger turned into speechlessness at this moment: "It's unbelievable that such a big thing happened, and His Highness and Bai Mingwei handled it like this!"

All the officials dared not speak.

The guard who reported the message handed over his hand: "I have brought the news to you. Please forgive me for resigning."

After saying that, the guard retreated.

No one here cares about Zhang Jingkun's anger, and no one understands why he is angry.

This made him feel deeply powerless and uncomprehended.
Just at this moment, an official came up and said, "Sir, the matter has not been handed over clearly yet, please continue to cooperate..."

Zhang Jingkun cursed angrily: "You bastard!"

The subordinate officer felt even more baffled when he was suddenly scolded.

However, the others spoke softly and did not dare to contradict him, but they had to complete the task ordered by Liu Yao, so they had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue to speak: "Sir, please don't embarrass me."

Faced with the attitude of subordinate officials, Zhang Jingkun felt more and more that he hated iron but could not make steel.

He finally understood Fan Zhizhou's attempted suicide.

Perhaps His Highness Ninth Prince and Bai Mingwei do have some talents in disaster relief and flood control, but when it comes to torture and trial, they are like newborn calves, they don’t understand anything!

If they are allowed to handle the corruption case in Jiangbei, it will take years and months to get results.

It’s simply unsightly!
Although he thought so, Zhang Jingkun did not show it immediately.

No matter how rigid he is, he still understands that he has just had a bad encounter with His Highness Ninth Prince, and if he immediately intervenes in the trial, he will inevitably get into trouble.

So he suppressed his overwhelming anger and asked his subordinates: "Tell me the situation in Jiangbei."

The subordinate officials did not delay. After handling the official duties that were to be handed over, they explained the situation in Jiangbei to Zhang Jingkun.

What they mentioned covered all aspects, and within a short period of time, Zhang Jingkun had a detailed understanding of the situation in Jiangbei.

However, the officials did not deliberately explain the problem of merchants cultivating epidemic diseases. They only said that some merchants had problems.

"A large amount of food, medicine and other materials of unknown origin were found in the imperial court's warehouse. Even some of the linens that were supposed to be distributed to the people were found in the warehouse. Fan Zhizhou therefore..."

The subordinate officer continued to explain the situation.

Faced with the chattering of subordinate officials, Zhang Jingkun finally stood up and walked out of the meeting hall.

The subordinate officer immediately caught up with him: "My lord, where are you going?"

Zhang Jingkun said in a deep voice: "Things have to be prioritized. Such a big thing happened in prison, and you still talked so much nonsense to me!"

"In order not to waste time, I will now go to His Highness Ninth Prince to advise him on what is the most urgent matter!"

……

Just as Zhang Jingkun hurried to find Liu Yao, the person Bai Mingwei was waiting for also came to the door.

(End of this chapter)