Ji Xiaolan: Kill Qianlong at the beginning

Mo Li continued, "Unlike him, when I asked about this matter, the Zhejiang officials who participated in the investigation and seizure were all hesitant and protected each other, and it was obvious that they gained a lot of benefits. According to my investigation, there were 31 Zhejiang officials involved in this case, from the Zhejiang Provincial Surveillance Commissioner and below. This is the list." After saying this, he presented the list with both hands.

The eunuch took it and presented it to the Emperor. The Emperor took a look at it.

He Shen immediately said, "Your Majesty, in my humble opinion, these people may not be deliberately deceiving, but are simply afraid of Chen Huizu's power. Please make a wise decision."

After a pause, he continued, "That Chen Huizu is extremely arrogant. Yesterday, he was searching everywhere for Wang Zhanzhu, intending to silence him. When Xiaoyue Mochou went to Feilai Peak to retrieve the official records, Chen Huizu actually sent his standard bearers to disguise themselves and rob and kill her. It was I who captured them in one fell swoop. If the official records are lost, then there will be no solid evidence."

Emperor Gai Zhang breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

Mo Li whispered to He Shen, "Master He, should we sacrifice the pawns to save the chariot?"

He Shen said, "What do you mean by sacrificing pawns to save the chariot? That's sacrificing the chariot to save the pawns. The chariot cannot be saved, and there are still many pawns. If you can save one, save it."

The Emperor Gai Zhang said angrily, "Another bunch of bastards! Except for the Qiantang County officials, all the people on this list are officials of the fifth rank or above. They have been eating salaries for so many years, but they are not as conscientious as a legal advisor. What is the character and knowledge of Wang Zhanzhu?"

Mo Li said, "To answer your Majesty's question, firstly, he has a righteous heart, and secondly, he is intelligent. As for his talent, I have had a few conversations with him, and I think he is quite good."

The Emperor said, "He's much better than those useless officials. I hereby decree that Wang Zhanzhu has made outstanding contributions in solving the case. I hereby decree that he be promoted to the rank of sixth... fifth... fourth rank candidate governor. He will be promoted to the rank of deputy governor in any province, regardless of the province. If he performs further meritorious service, he will be promoted immediately to the rank of third rank provincial governor."

He Shen smiled and said, "Your Majesty, isn't this a little too fast?"

Emperor Gai Zhang said, "I want everyone in the world to know that anyone who doesn't go along with his superiors will be given a high position by me."

Mo Li smiled with satisfaction, "I stand here on your behalf and thank the Emperor. The facts of this case are clear. From the principal offender down, only Chen Huizu's brother-in-law is missing. I suspect he must be hiding in Chen Huizu's home. As long as we apprehend him and bring him to justice, with all the evidence and witnesses, we can close the case."

Emperor Gai Zhang waved his folding fan and said, "He Shen."

Heshen said, "Your servant is here."

Emperor Gai Zhang said: "Seal off Chen Huizu's house and arrest his wife's uncle first."

He Shen said, "I obey your order."

The Emperor Gai Zhang angrily said, "They just impeached the governor, and now they impeached the governor-general. What's going on in Zhejiang Province?"

He slammed the table with his fan and asked, "What happened?"

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Mo Li walked through the archway and took just a few steps when He Shen, who was following behind him, said, "Master Mo, please stay."

Mo Li stopped, turned around, and said, "Is there anything wrong, sir?"

He Shen said, "I have something to tell you."

Mo Li said, "Speak."

He Shen smiled and said, "Great, Mo Li. With just a few words, he's become a fourth-rank Taoist."

Mo Li also smiled.

He Shen continued, "If this continues, Wang Zhanzhu will be able to become a governor in a few days. You will have a new best friend."

Mo Li smiled and said, "That was a reward from the Emperor. What does it have to do with me? Besides, as the ancients said, a gentleman does not form a party, and the king's way is unimpeded."

After saying this, he sat down and continued, "I, Mo Li, have friends among the court officials but no factions. Unlike you and the adults, you form cliques and gangs for personal gain, and rush to attack whenever there is something going on. I don't have any of that."

He Shen smiled and said, "Okay, I've got you to talk about this again."