Lei Chongxiao followed the flow of people out of the court, frowning slightly. He knew that the longer this case was delayed, the more difficult the situation for the refugees in Yuezhou would be.
But once he takes over the imperial envoy's job, Southern Commandery Investigation Department is afraid that he will be involved in the factional disputes in the court, which makes him a little embarrassed.
After Lei Chongxiao returned to the Southern Commandery Investigation Department, he immediately convened a meeting with Thousand Households Commander Hong, Thousand Households Commander Zeng, Thousand Households Commander Cheng, Thousand Households Commander Qiu, Thousand Households Commander Shi, Earl of Martial Peace Su Fei and others.
Pacification Office In the meeting hall.
The curls of sandalwood could not suppress the solemnity in the room. Lei Chongxiao sat on the main seat, tapping the Yuezhou report on the table with his fingers, scanning the six thousand households standing below, and said straight to the point.
"You should have heard about what happened in the morning today. Kuaiji Commandery The embankment burst, tens of thousands of people drowned, and hundreds of thousands of refugees had no food or shelter. Your Majesty wanted to send an imperial envoy to thoroughly investigate the matter of destroying the embankment and flooding the fields, but no one in the civil or military officials in the court dared to take it."
"Then His Majesty asked us to come back and ask our disciples if anyone is willing to be the imperial envoy to investigate the case."
After saying this, Lei Chongxiao picked up the tea cup and blew the hot air away from the tea cup, giving these thousands of households time to think.
After waiting for a while.
Lei Chongxiao looked at the oldest Thousand Households Commander Hong first, with a somewhat inquiring tone.
"Lao Hong, you have been in the position of the Southern Commandery Investigation Department for more than ten years. You have solved countless cases and have rich experience in investigating crimes."
"What do you think of this case?"
Facing the first inquiry from his boss, Thousand Households Commander Hong didn't behave as coolly as he did when he was checking the fence. He lowered his head, touched his token with both hands, and said with a confused expression.
"Lord Lei, it's not that my subordinates are timid. That Yuezhou Governor Zhou Bo'an is a disciple of the Crown Prince and Tutor, Principal Second Rank's official in the border area. If we investigate further and find something, if we offend the Crown Prince and his family, let alone me, even Pacification Office's brothers may be implicated."
Lei Chongxiao turned to Thousand Households Commander Zeng.
"Old Zeng, you have stayed in the local area long enough and you have investigated a lot of local cases. You are very courageous and have always dared to attack. How about you become the imperial envoy?"
Thousand Households Commander Zeng waved his hands quickly and said with a grimace.
"Don't, don't, don't, Lord Lei, I dare to charge and fight locally, but this Yuezhou is fighting for the backstage. My subordinate has always been a rough man and I am not afraid of those Yuezhou's Japanese pirates, I'm afraid of the twists and turns in the court. If I can't find something and someone bites me back, my subordinates won't care, but it will be bad if it affects my brothers."
Next, I asked Thousand Households Commander Cheng, Thousand Households Commander Qiu, and Thousand Households Commander Shi. They either bowed their heads and coughed, or claimed that they were "not competent enough" or "do not understand local government affairs." No one was willing to take this hot potato.
Lei Chongxiao looked at the scene in front of him, his brows furrowed tighter and tighter, and his fingers tapped the table a little harder.
He had expected this to happen, but when he saw everyone passing the blame, he couldn't help but feel heavy.
Just when Lei Chongxiao's mood fluctuated.
A clear voice broke the silence.
"Lord Lei, this subordinate is willing to go to Yuezhou Kuaiji Commandery to thoroughly investigate the case of the dam being destroyed."
Several people turned their heads and saw Su Fei standing up forward, with firm eyes and no hesitation.
Thousand Households Commander Hong next to him pulled his sleeve and whispered.
"Su Fei, you are crazy. Zhou Bo'an is a member of the Crown Prince and Tutor. You have just been banned. Earl of Martial Peace, there is no need to wade into this muddy water. This is an offending job. If you really find out, you will tie him up or not."
Faced with the dissuasion from Thousand Households Commander Hong, a good friend of "Goulan".
Su Fei patted his hand gently.
Gently pushing it away, his eyes still fell on Lei Chongxiao, his tone was calm.
"Lord Lei, my subordinates feel that this case is not muddy water. Tens of thousands of people died in the floods and hundreds of thousands of refugees were waiting for food. If no one investigates the destruction of the dam, the truth will be covered up and the culprits will not be punished.
"My subordinate is Earl of Martial Peace, who has been entrusted by His Majesty. He is going to investigate the case. In terms of his title, he can restrain the local magistrate Yuezhou. In terms of his ability to investigate cases, you must already know about my ability to investigate cases."
"As for the so-called backstage, my subordinates only investigate cases for the people and the court, and are not afraid of offending anyone."
As soon as he finished speaking, a system prompt sounded in his mind.
Ding! Trigger mission: Yuezhou Kuaiji Commandery Thoroughly investigate the dam destruction case!
Mission requirements: Please assist Yuezhou Kuaiji Commandery in disaster relief, investigate the case of Yuezhou Kuaiji Commandery dam destruction, and arrest all related murderers.
Mission reward: Martial Arts Sacred Heart Formula, two hundred and forty years of cultivation.
Sure enough, you came and I was not disappointed. I knew you would definitely come this time.
Su Fei felt happy.
Sacred Heart Formula! But Di Shitian's unique internal strength is also the top internal strength among Wind and Cloud.
As long as you start practicing this martial art, your lifespan can be greatly extended until your body is impermeable and you live forever.
Immortality is a dream for every warrior.
Including Su Fei.
If he can learn this internal skill, his strength will definitely make a qualitative leap.
Su Fei remained calm on the face, but his heart was full of surprise.
Lei Chongxiao looked at Su Fei. He was stunned for a moment, and then he began to ponder, making quick calculations in his mind.
Su Fei is Imperial Guard Thousand Households Officer, although it is only Principal Fifth Rank.
But he also has the title of Earl of Martial Peace, which is almost equivalent to the Second Rank officer, and not much different from the Principal Second Rank governor of Yuezhou.
Moreover, Su Fei is extremely capable in solving crimes. Since he joined Southern Commandery Investigation Department, he has never failed to solve a case.
More importantly, Su Fei is not involved in any court faction, does not belong to the prince's line, nor does it belong to other princes, so there will be no concerns when investigating the case.
After a moment, Lei Chongxiao nodded slowly, paying attention in his heart, and his tone was somewhat solemn.
"Okay, since you are willing to accept it, you will be the imperial envoy. I will immediately report to Your Majesty and request an order for you. In addition to Imperial Decree, I will also assign twenty elite Imperial Guard to your call."
"These Imperial Guard are my personal guards. They are all Mortal Transformation Realm martial artist. They will not be dispatched easily. They are veterans trained by me to know how to investigate cases. I will give you a map of Yuezhou and a list of officials."
After saying that Lei Chongxiao changed the topic and his expression became serious.
"But Su Fei, you have to remember that Yuezhou's situation is more complicated than you think. In addition to Zhou Bo'an, there is another troublesome thing."
He stood up and walked to the huge map beside the wall of the meeting hall, pointing to the area along the eastern coast of Yuezhou, and lowered his voice a bit.
"Yuezhou relies on the Eastern Sea. There is a small island called Fusang Island across the sea. The land on that island is barren and the food is not enough for them to eat."
"The ronin warriors there took speedboats to the Yuezhou coast to work as bandits. We call these ronin warriors Japanese pirates."
"There are many warriors among these Japanese pirates. They are ruthless with swordsmanship and can use poison. They often rob villages in groups and even dare to attack fishing boats on the coast. Yuezhou Army people hate them with all their heart.""
"But you should also pay attention to these Japanese pirates when you go to investigate the case to prevent them from taking the opportunity to rob the refugees. You have to be prepared in advance."