This Time, I'll Kill to My Heart's Content! (Happy National Day! Today's Tasks Completed)
Su Fei walked to the map and his eyes fell on the small red dots marking the Japanese pirates looting areas. He looked ugly and made up his mind. In his previous life, he had never met Japanese pirates and the chance of resisting Japan.
If I really have a chance to meet Japanese pirates this time in my life, I will definitely kill him!
"Thank you Lord Lei for reminding me. I have written it down. No matter what obstacles I encounter, I will definitely find out the truth and give an explanation to the Yuezhou people and the court."
Lei Chongxiao patted his shoulder, his eyes full of trust.
"Okay! I'm waiting for your good news. When His Majesty's Imperial Decree comes tomorrow, you can set off immediately. Don't waste time on disaster relief and investigation."
The other thousands of households in the meeting hall looked at Su Fei with both surprise and admiration in their eyes.
It was a hot potato that they didn't dare to take, but Su Fei took it without hesitation.
As expected of Earl of Martial Peace.
It was just getting dark the next day, and by early morning time, the hall was already filled with civil and military officials.
The atmosphere today is more depressing than yesterday.
Emperor Xuan sat on the dragon chair and glanced at everyone in the hall.
The tone was slightly anxious.
"Yesterday I asked you to go back and find a capable person to take over the post of imperial envoy and go to Yuezhou to investigate the case. Will there be any results today?"
As soon as he finished speaking, there was dead silence in the hall.
Ministry of Revenue Shang Shu Zhang Xiongfei lowered his head and stared at the boots, Ministry of Justice Shang Shu Tang Baolun paused while stroking his beard.
Even the most eloquent censors kept their mouths shut.
In fact, last night they secretly found many disciples and subordinates, but no one was willing to take this job. After all, the deterrent power of the Crown Prince and Tutor was there, and no one wanted to risk their career.
Emperor Xuan looked at everyone's excuses, and his face darkened little by little. The disappointment in his eyes became more and more intense, and there was even a hint of lividness in his eyes. He patted the armrest of the dragon chair hard, his voice filled with anger.
"Tens of thousands of people died in the floods, and hundreds of thousands of refugees were crying for food. As important officials of the imperial court, you can't even find anyone who dares to investigate the case?"
"I raise you officials so that you can share my worries and serve the people, not just to hide away when trouble comes."
Just when the entire palace was silent and even breathing became cautious, a loud voice came from the queue of military commanders.
"Your Majesty, Southern Commandery Investigation Department Imperial Guard Thousand Households Officer, Earl of Martial Peace Su Fei, are willing to go to Yuezhou Kuaiji Commandery to thoroughly investigate the case of the dam collapse."
It's loud and clear.
Everyone turned their heads and saw Lei Chongxiao holding an ivory sign and striding out of the queue, with a tall and straight posture and a firm tone.
The hall instantly exploded.
"Su Fei? He is the 18-year-old Feng Bo who cultivated himself as a ninth-level Grandmaster and defeated the Martial Saint Qianhu of Jinyiwei."
"He dares to take this case? He is not afraid of offending the Crown Prince and Tutor. These tasks in the court are not fights between warriors."
"I heard that he just wiped out Heavenly Origin Pavilion, and now he wants to investigate the case of Yuezhou. He is too courageous."
Ministry of Personnel Shang Shu Zhang Xiongfei stood up directly.
"Your Majesty, I think Earl of Martial Peace Su Fei is a god in solving crimes. Guangling Tax Silver Case was solved by him, making him a suitable candidate."
Emperor Xuan Hearing the words Earl of Martial Peace Su Fei, his face instantly relaxed, his eyes burst with surprise, and he stood up from the dragon chair suddenly.
"What Zhang Aiqing said is reasonable, and this Earl of Martial Peace did not disappoint me."
"Earl of Martial Peace Su Fei just led Imperial Guard to annihilate the rebel bandit Heavenly Origin Pavilion, protect the peace of the imperial city, accumulate merit and award Earl of Martial Peace, and become famous Great Xuan."
"Now he has taken the initiative to ask Ying to go to Yuezhou to investigate the case. This kind of loyalty and courage should be an example for all officials. All ministers should learn from Su Fei. Don't just be wise and protect yourself and forget your duty as an official."
As soon as these words came out, many officials lowered their heads in shame, especially those ministers who made excuses yesterday, their faces were even more burning.
Emperor Xuan was in a good mood at this time, and did not care about these people, and continued to announce in high spirits.
"Seal Earl of Martial Peace Su Fei as the special imperial envoy, hold Imperial Sword of Authority, and act on the convenience. Any officials involved in the case in Yuezhou, regardless of their official position, Su Fei can take it first and report later."
"Yuezhou needs disaster relief supplies, troops and horses to mobilize, and local governments must fully cooperate without delay. Order Earl of Martial Peace to prepare immediately and let him set off to Yuezhou to investigate the case as soon as possible."
"On behalf of Earl of Martial Peace, I accept the decree and express my gratitude."
Lei Chongxiao bowed to accept the order, and the stone hanging in his heart finally fell to the ground.
His Majesty not only approved Su Fei's request, but also granted Imperial Sword of Authority, which undoubtedly gave Su Fei the greatest confidence and made Yuezhou's local officials dare not easily make things difficult for Su Fei.
Emperor Xuan looked at Lei Chongxiao and added.
"Su Fei is young and has talent, but Yuezhou's situation is complicated. If you give him more helpers, you must ensure his safety and allow him to investigate the case with peace of mind."
"In addition, let Ministry of Revenue freely allocate 200,000 taels to Silver Notes for disaster relief, and let Su Fei take it to Yuezhou for him to use as appropriate."
"I thank Your Majesty for your consideration. I understand."
Lei Chongxiao bowed again.
After the morning court ended, the officials walked out of Hall of Supreme Harmony in twos and threes, and the topic of conversation all became Earl of Martial Peace Su Fei.
Some people admire his courage, some are worried that he will fail Yuezhou, and some are waiting to see his jokes.
But no one denies that in just half a year, this eighteen-year-old Earl of Martial Peace went from being a member of the Qingzhou family to becoming the brightest rising star in the Great Xuan Dynasty class.
Lei Chongxiao hurried back to the Southern Commandery Investigation Department, found Su Fei immediately, handed Imperial Decree and Imperial Sword of Authority to him, and said with a smile.
"His Majesty has high hopes for you. He not only made you an imperial envoy, but also granted you Imperial Sword of Authority. Now you go to Yuezhou and no one will dare to stop you from investigating the case."
Su Fei took over Imperial Sword of Authority. The scabbard was engraved with dragon patterns. It was heavy. The sword body was made by Dark Iron.
Similar to my own Nation-Guarding Sword, the symbolic meaning is greater than the actual effect, and it is far less effective than my own Crimson Firmament Sword.
Like Nation-Guarding Sword, the bottom of the box can only be pressed in the storage space.
Su Fei looked firm.
"With His Majesty's trust and Lord Lei's support, I will live up to my trust, find out the truth, and bring justice to the Yuezhou people."
In the next three days, Su Fei prepared his luggage, received disaster relief Silver Notes, became familiar with Yuezhou's official roster and map, and specially brought Crimson Firmament Sword and Nation-Guarding Sword Imperial Sword of Authority with him.
After everything was ready, in the early morning of the next day, Su Fei led twenty elite Imperial Guard on horseback out of the imperial city and galloped towards the south in the direction of Yuezhou.
They had just left the imperial city, no more than thirty miles away, when a pavilion stood beside the road ahead.
Pewter gray Ten-Mile Pavilion.
An old but energetic voice came out.
"The rider in charge, who is Imperial Guard Earl of Martial Peace Thousand Households Commander Su? I have been waiting here for a long time, and I would like to ask Lord Su to come to the pavilion to talk to me."
Su Fei reined in the horse and looked at the pavilion.
Sitting on the stone table in the pavilion was an old man wearing a green brocade robe, with white beard and hair, and a rosy complexion. He was holding a purple clay teapot in his hand and slowly making tea.