The Killer's Cleansing Manual

Qi Yili snorted coldly. He was already used to this kind of situation. As long as he said something to blame someone, the person concerned would immediately come running out and shout "Your humble servant is innocent", which really annoyed him.

"I don't want to investigate anymore, and I don't blame you guys."

Seeing such a lenient sentence, several people looked at each other in confusion, and Ji Shihan was also a little confused.

Normally, the emperor would have been furious and accusing, but today he seemed to be indifferent. Did he have other plans?

Qi Yili looked at these people with a smile: "You are all veteran ministers of this dynasty. I cannot bear to scold you. It is also my inconsiderateness that has made you, the ministers, tired and exhausted despite your advanced age, still have to take the trouble to support us."

Ji Shihan heard the implication of dismissal and was shocked. Qi Yili really did what he thought:

"I have decided that, effective immediately, the Supervisory Office will be reorganized into a new Office of Purification. The Chief Officer will be a Third-Rank Imperial Inspector. All officials, both high and low, from the six ministries will be under his command. What do you think, my dear ministers?"

Everyone below knew that the emperor was using the "rampant banditry in the capital" as an excuse, and actually wanted to dismiss the Supervisory Office and establish his own power.

This is not something you can agree to lightly.

Ji Shihan signaled with his eyes to someone, it was Qin Wenxiang, the Grand Secretary of the Palace. After receiving the signal, he took a step forward and advised:

"I think it's inappropriate. The Supervisory Office has existed since ancient times. Reorganizing the six ministries at this time is unreasonable."

Qi Yili had long known that these people would use words like "it has existed since ancient times" to evade him, so he raised his eyebrows and did not hide the sharpness in his words:

"Master Qin, have you forgotten? Even your current position as Grand Secretary was recommended by the Grand Tutor. This has never happened before. Why can the Grand Tutor recommend someone, but I can't?"

If one understood this sentence more deeply, one could not help but feel that Ji Shihan intended to override Qi Yili. Qin Wen was speechless and could only say "I am ignorant" and retreat with his head lowered.

Another person said stubbornly, "Your Majesty, I believe that the six ministries each have their own clear functions. If they were to be reorganized into one place, responsibilities would inevitably become unclear, leading to chaos."

Upon hearing this, Grand Tutor Li Zheng retorted, "If the six ministries had truly fulfilled their responsibilities and maintained clear and organized functions, bandits wouldn't have been so rampant. Your Majesty is merciful and doesn't want to blame the six gentlemen, but this matter must be resolved."

The implication is nothing more than either dealing with the matter or dealing with the six ministers.

Now no one dared to comment from this perspective, and everyone remained silent.

Ji Shihan secretly glared at Li Zheng, thinking that he was cunning and sharp-tongued, and he shut everyone up with just one sentence.

It seems that the Qingzhengsi has to rise. In this case, he does have a backup plan.

"The Qingzhengsi is in charge of the six ministries. The position of Imperial Inspector is of great importance and cannot be filled by anyone but the capable. I am willing to share the emperor's worries and recommend virtuous people to take on this important task!"

Qi Yili cursed in his heart, but pretended to be relieved on the surface: "It is indeed the Grand Tutor who cares about me and knows how to share my worries. However, I already have a choice, so I won't bother the Grand Tutor anymore."

Ji Shihan's face darkened, thinking that the emperor was young after all, and he was giving him something to hold against him.

He has never left the palace, so how could he know any virtuous people?

No matter what he said, he had hundreds of reasons to refute it. Coupled with the pressure from the ministers, wasn't the final choice still under his control?

He sneered secretly and said in a serious tone, "I wonder who your majesty is recommending?"

Qi Yili's eyebrows immediately danced with joy when he mentioned Lin Shanjuan. "He's the eldest princess's consort, Lin Shanjuan."

As soon as these words were spoken, all the civil and military officials in the court began to whisper to each other.

The eldest princess's wedding was not a rare event, but this time the prince consort was an ordinary commoner woman, so no one took her seriously.

When Ji Shihan heard that it was such an unknown person, he almost laughed out loud and sneered.

"She's a woman, and even recruiting her as a consort would cause discussion among the people. Giving her such an important position now is probably inappropriate."

Qi Yili shook his head. "The Prince Consort has been summoned by me. It would be good for the Grand Tutor to see whether it will work out or not."

Seeing this, Xiaodunzi screamed, "Announce, the eldest princess's husband, Lin Shanjuan, enter the palace!"

Ji Shihan's eyes showed ferocity, and he looked towards the entrance of the hall with the eyes of an eagle and a wolf.

Lin Shan was tired from waiting, and when her name was called, she jumped up with a start. She gathered herself, stood up, straightened her clothes, and walked into the hall.

All the officials looked over and saw that the woman was of top-notch appearance and figure, with a heroic look between her eyebrows, and her every move was free and unrestrained. She was no longer as timid as she had been on the wedding day.

Qi Yili showed a look of joy on his face and his tone became much kinder.

"Your Highness, there's no need to bow. I'm sure you've heard what I just said. Do you have any objections to my appointment?"

The fact that there was no need to perform formalities pleased Lin Shanjuan deeply, so she softened her attitude.

"Your Majesty, I have no objection."

Ji Shihan snorted coldly, "Your Majesty, I see this woman as frail and ignorant, lacking any real talent. I'm afraid she's not up to the task. I hope Your Majesty will revoke your decision and choose someone more capable."

Lin Shanjuan looked over when he heard this. This fat, rat-eyed man was probably the Grand Tutor. He was quite rude in his words. How could he be so sarcastic when they first met?

Then you can't blame me for being a little mean.

"Although I'm still a novice, I know you can't judge a person by their appearance. As this gentleman said, one can tell a person's talent by their body shape. With my skinny arms and legs, I naturally can't compare to this talented person."

Ji Shihan's face turned red and white at this sentence, and even a fool could hear that Lin Shanjuan was mocking his fat shoulders and thick waist.

"You are so sharp-tongued! You are so eloquent! This Grand Tutor doesn't have the time to compete with you in verbal skills!" As he said this, he was about to attack Qi Yili again.

Lin Shanjuan sneered, "Since you are the Grand Master, I have a question for you."

Ji Shihan was stopped by her and responded coldly, "Ask!"

Lin Shanjuan: "Whose world is this?"

Ji Shihan: "Of course it's your Majesty's world!"

Lin Shanjuan: "Does the emperor have the final say on all world affairs?"

Ji Shihan thought that Lin Shanjuan was planning to use the emperor to pressure him, and thought to himself that she was too naive. Did she think that she could do whatever she wanted with the emperor's support?

He snorted coldly, "Of course, the ministers assist. If the emperor makes an inappropriate decision, the ministers must correct it."

The implication is "It's useless even if you have the emperor's support. I say you can't be the Imperial Inspector if you don't have the talent."

Seeing that he had taken the bait, Lin Shanjuan smiled slightly.

"The position of Grand Tutor was also bestowed by the Emperor. If the Emperor can't judge people, then wouldn't the Grand Tutor be incompetent?"

"you!"

Ji Shihan was speechless. He thought she was going to use the emperor to pressure him, but he didn't expect she was waiting here!

Qin Wenxiang stepped forward again, his face filled with righteous indignation. "You are just an ordinary citizen! How dare you speak disrespectfully to the Grand Tutor?"

Lin Shanjuan glanced at him. He didn't care about the little dog who jumped out to defend his master without permission. He asked, "How is that disrespectful?"

Qin Wenxiang said righteously: "It is disrespectful to disturb the Grand Master without waiting for his permission!"