The Famous Detective of the Red Mansion

Chapter 256: Knowing the Advancement and Retreatment

Chapter 256: Knowing the Advancement and Retreatment

Seeing Sun Shaozong reading the memorial and looking up at himself thoughtfully, Zhou Ruqing calmly asked, "What do you think this memorial is, Lord Sun?"

"It's bullshit!"

Xiang Yi once again rushed to scold and said, "It's clear that you intended to kidnap the Korean envoy to escape with the stolen funds that were embezzled. It was only because Brother Sun sacrificed his life to stop you!"

"As for Vice Governor Lin, he turned a blind eye to your various actions. When we went to ask for help, he repeatedly delayed sending troops, so it was clearly a case of futility!"

"All these things show that you all are truly unworthy of being a Governor and a son of man!"

"But you still have the audacity to say sneaky information and command us like that. Spat!"

This perseverance, despite its long, quiet, and delicate appearance, has a strong foundation, with a thick stream of phlegm spraying out of it, which fell on Zhou Ruqing's official hat!

Zhou Ruqing was not upset either. He calmly took off the black gauze hat and placed it on the side of the tea table. He sighed and said, Lord Xiang, you have passed your thirties, but why are you so irritable?"

Xiang Yi was waiting to answer back, but he heard him saying, "If we follow what you said and report today's events truthfully, how many officials in Lin and this Zhili Province can be left alone?"

"There is a saying that we should forgive others. Since I am ready to confess my guilt and Chief Provincial Judge Hu has already died with a vengeance, why do you two have to hold onto a small offense and insist on offending the officials of this province?"

Xiang Yi was even more annoyed at his insincere argument. However, Zhou Ruqing insisted on killing himself, seemingly pleading with other officials in the province. Therefore, although he wanted to refute it, he didn't know where to start at the moment.

While pondering hard to find a breakthrough point, Zhou Ruqing said again, "Moreover, according to Lord Xiang, is it necessary to report the fact that someone intends to hijack the North Korean envoy so that everyone knows about it?"

Xiang Yi said angrily, "What intention? It's you..."

"Lord Xiang!"

Zhou Ruqing once interrupted him and asked sharply, "Do you know that the North Korean State, because of the repeated invasions of Heishui, and the Imperial Court was unable to prevent it, had started to hold a grudge against the Great Zhou Dynasty?"

"If this matter is learned by the North Korean envoy, the North Korean State will definitely become even more estranged!"

"At the moment, the North Korean envoy is not aware of it, and the Great Zhou Dynasty is already condemned to death. Why does Lord Xiang have to make this matter big?"

"Is it not for the sake of merit, fame, and profit that Lord Xiang must fall into a dilemma between the Court and the people?"

This glib and eloquent succession of blows really spooked Xiang Yi. He was not a person fishing for fame and reputation and naturally didnt want to put the Zhou Dynasty at a disadvantage for any credit.

Therefore, after hesitating, he was shaken by what Zhou Ruqing said.

"Hehe."

At this moment, Sun Shaozong shook his head and said with a sneer, "Governor Zhou is indeed good at speech. It seems like we are making trouble out of nothing after hearing your statement that inverts black and white."

"After all, I am still greedy, but what I am greedy for is not money, but power!"

"Are you not greedy for money?"

Xiang Yi couldn't bear it when he heard this and said crossly, "If you weren't greedy for money and just ran away overnight, how could you still have today?"

Zhou Ruqing knew that he was referring to his actions in sending people around to hunt down the powerful gentry. He couldn't help but spread out his hand with a bitter smile and said, "Without official status, I can't get any more generous rewards. What can I do to secure my trusted ones? If the hearts of the people below are dispersed, my future fate at sea may not be better than pleading guilty and being punished."

As he spoke, he said to Sun Shaozong, "Your Honor Sun, I have no more extravagant hopes now. If you have anything else to ask, just cross-examine me."

Sun Shaozong and his sincere gaze met for a while, but he shook his head decisively and said, I have nothing to ask."

Xiang Yi hurriedly said, "Brother Sun! You..."

Sun Shaozong raised his hand to interrupt his speech, flipping the memorial in his hand and saying, "In addition, I will also return this memorial to the Vice Governor, who will submit it to His Majesty."

"Brother Sun! This..."

"But!"

Sun Shaozong interrupted Xiang Yi's words again and continued, "I will also draft another secret note, inviting Lord Lin, who is well instructed, to sign it together and then report the matter to the Northern Town of the Dragon Guards in its original form."

After all, he compromised a bit and didnt prepare to fight with the officials of this entire government anymore.

Sigh~

After hearing this, Zhou Ruqing was silent for a while and then shook his head and sighed. "It's a pity that you are indeed a person who knows how to advance and retreat timely. Unfortunately, I have no luck, and I won't get to see the day that you become a top minister, Lord Sun.

As he spoke, he staggered as he walked out.

Sun Shaozong watched as he walked out of the gate of the East Cross courtyard, surrounded by officers and soldiers. Only then did he withdraw his gaze and smile at Xiang Yi, who was full of frustration, saying, "Brother Xiang, do you have something to ask just now?"

"Of course, I have something to ask!"

Xiang Yi angrily said, "Zhou Ruqing had just confessed and used the greedy money for disaster relief to bribe this Governor's position. Brother Sun should have worked hard to straighten out the situation, why should you be merciful?"

"Straighten out the situation?"

Sun Shaozong laughed, shook his head, and said, "Brother Xiang, don't look up to me. I also have one head and two shoulders, and I have more wives and children to support at home. I can't afford to learn from Hai Rui!"

As he spoke, he leaned back lazily and said, "It's just a coincidence that we can beat Zhou Ruqing this time. As for those Masters who even have to be careful to ingratiate themselves with Senior Officials of the second grade, it's better to wait for me to achieve the rank of a second grade or above before fighting against them."

Xiang Yi couldn't help feeling discouraged after hearing this. He sat down sullenly beside him, but suddenly asked, "Who is Hai Rui? Why don't you dare to learn from him?"