Film and Television: The Great Feng Sword Immortal, starting with Lingyue's updo hairstyle

What does Nangong Jinluo's smile mean?

Could it be that she also thinks the official appointed by His Majesty is not up to par?

"In that case, I shall say a few words."

"So that your Ministry of Justice won't waste your time."

Su Nan said calmly.

Chapter 56 Su Nan's analysis: Turns out we're really bad at this...

These words caused an uproar in the council chamber.

"How dare you speak so arrogantly as to say that we are all wasting our time!"

"What a scoundrel! He threatened the Minister of Justice first, and then spouted nonsense. Once this matter is over, I will definitely impeach him!"

"Our analysis is reasonable and well-founded, and you're saying we're wasting our time?!"

"..."

The officials of the Ministry of Justice could no longer contain themselves.

It must be said that southern Jiangsu was very brave before.

They just tolerated it.

After all, it is a fact that the Ministry of Justice interfered with the handling of the case by the presiding official.

The gold medal that Su Nan is holding is also real.

They had no choice but to bow their heads.

But now Su Nan dares to say they're all wasting their time?!

This is something that even an uncle can tolerate, but an aunt can't.

You can cut off our heads, but you can't call us weak!

The officials of the Ministry of Justice were indignant, seemingly eager to write ten thousand memorials on the spot to impeach Su Nan.

Lü Qing also frowned slightly.

This immortal was arrogant not only in his actions but also in his speech.

Everything they just analyzed was correct.

It was all based on the clues we have right now!

The Ministry of Justice and the Kyoto Prefecture are both very skilled at handling cases and would not make wild guesses in such matters!

Su Nan's words... were a bit too arrogant.

Even Eunuch Liu, who had previously spoken up for Su Nan, couldn't help but look grim at this moment.

What's the deal with this banished immortal?

It's one thing to flaunt one's gold medal earlier.

Is this how you throw your weight around when discussing cases?!

This is not something that can be done with just words!

If you can't give a clear and convincing explanation, you're just humiliating yourself.

Looking at the room full of officials, Su Nan said calmly, "Gentlemen, there's no need to rush. Let me explain."

"What Constable Lü Qing just analyzed is indeed reasonable."

"However, I have a few questions."

As Su Nan spoke, the council chamber gradually quieted down.

Many officials stared at Su Nan with grim expressions.

They wanted to see what kind of logic this kid could come up with!

“I have already reviewed the case files. To blow up the entire Yongzhen Shanhe Temple and the high platform, the amount of gunpowder required is extremely large.”

"Yes, what's the problem?"

Lü Qing nodded.

She also went to Sangbo to survey the site.

To blow up Yongzhen Shanhe Temple like that, an enormous amount of gunpowder would have been needed.

Su Nanxuan then looked at Lü Qing and said:

"Then here's the problem."

"You just said that gunpowder is a strategic material that the imperial court attaches great importance to. Various security and anti-theft measures are very strict and complete. It is very difficult to smuggle these gunpowder out in itself, let alone erase the corresponding traces?"

"And such a large amount of gunpowder."

"If there is such an inside agent within the Ministry of Works, who would be capable of doing such a thing?"

Lü Qing only needed to think for a moment before arriving at the answer.

She hesitated for a moment before saying, "The Minister of Works... or one of the two Vice Ministers!"

Everyone was taken aback, even the young eunuch who was taking notes paused.

Be nice.

Does it involve the Minister and the Vice Minister right from the start?

Isn't this water... a bit too deep?

Su Nan nodded slightly: "If it is the Minister of Works and the two Vice Ministers, then everything makes sense."

"Given their skills and abilities, it's not impossible for them to bribe palace officials or clerks in the Court of Judicial Review or the Ministry of Rites."

"But don't you think this is stupid?"

Lü Qing frowned, as if she had thought of something.

"you mean..."

Su Nan remained calm and slowly said, "Smuggling such a large quantity of gunpowder, no matter how clean the methods are, will not stand up to scrutiny."

"I believe that those who can become ministers and vice ministers are not that stupid."

Lü Qing nodded: "If it wasn't them, then besides the Ministry of Works, where else could they provide so much gunpowder?"

Nangong Qianrou nodded slightly.

This is actually one of the two threads that Su Nan analyzed in Haoqilou.

How did gunpowder come about?!

At the time, the suggestion from southern Jiangsu was that the gunpowder might have been stolen from the Ministry of Works.

This is just one possibility.

Nangong Qianrou has already arranged for people to investigate.

However, judging from Su Nan's current tone, he doesn't seem to think that the gunpowder came from the Ministry of Works.

The other officials in the council chamber, Minister Sun and Prefect Chen, all nodded slightly.

What Su Nan said makes sense.

The Minister of Works is no fool.

They would never use such a crude method to steal gunpowder.

No matter how carefully it's hidden, it can't withstand scrutiny afterward.

Minister Sun asked himself honestly, if he were planning to blow up the Yongzhen Mountain and River Temple, he would never have used gunpowder from his own Ministry of Works.

The marks were far too obvious.

While everyone was pondering, Su Nan asked, "Is it possible that it was brought in from outside the city?"

Lü Qing immediately shook her head, denying the question.

"impossible."

"Leaving aside the outer city, the inner city requires an entry tax, and the soldiers guarding the city will inspect the goods."

"It's even more impossible to transport it into the capital!"

"How could they smuggle something as conspicuous as gunpowder?"

Su Nan smiled.

"What if what was brought in wasn't gunpowder, but..."

Before he could finish speaking, Lü Qing blurted it out!

"Raw materials!"

"The thieves didn't transport gunpowder directly; instead, they brought in the raw materials for gunpowder!"

Su Nan nodded.

The two reasoned away oblivious to everyone else, with no one else daring to interrupt.

Eunuch Liu was not in a hurry and listened patiently.

The eunuch in charge of taking notes wrote with lightning speed, faster and faster.

What was being transported in as spare parts wasn't gunpowder, but raw materials!

Everyone's eyes lit up.

That's an idea!

Su Nan glanced at the officials and said calmly:

"Among the raw materials for gunpowder, sulfur and charcoal are not precious, especially in winter, the consumption of charcoal in the capital is extremely high."

"But saltpeter is something that the Great Feng strictly controls."

Su Nan paused for a moment after saying this.

Su Nan then suddenly looked at Lü Qing and said, "Today I reviewed the case files of the night watchmen, if I remember correctly."