Internal office of the Ministry of Industry.
After receiving the report from the Baigong Division, Shangshu Chen Li immediately summoned the two ministers and set up a three-chamber trial.
The two ministers' opinions were quite unanimous, and they both agreed to order the Baigong Division to immediately investigate the case thoroughly.
However, in addition to this, Su Youlin, the right servant, also asked Zhao Yi, the chief doctor, to come to the front line to take command and provide Shen Chengzhuo with the investigation and supervision.
But when Zhao Yi and Hou Yun took the order, they left.
Su Youlin immediately backed away, took out the confessions, and said seriously: "Master Shangshu, Brother Xin Nong, I have several confessions here. Please take a look at them."
After handing over the confession, Chen Li glanced at it and frowned. While passing the confession to Jiang Chengfang, the left minister, for review, he turned to look at Su Youlin: "Brother Yuting, these confessions are..."
"Jiao Shun personally delivered it to my home last night."
Su Youlin recounted the incident, and then said: "Since we escaped from Mr. Chen, Jiao Shun and I had no choice but to sit back and wait. Fortunately, those treacherous villains were not aware of it. Now we only need to wait for what happened in the inner room to follow the clues and find out." The person in charge behind the scenes!"
Speaking of this, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.
"I see."
Chen Li nodded calmly, but secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, Jiao Shun was Jian's master in the emperor's heart. If he was really accused of corruption, the emperor, who was already dissatisfied with the Ministry of Works, might suspect that he was the instigator.
But if Jiao Shun is really guilty of corruption, it will be difficult for him to convince the public if he does not impose severe punishment.
Fortunately, the matter was completely untrue, and Jiao Shun even turned his back on the other party and grabbed the opponent's advantage. In this way, he naturally no longer had to be in a dilemma.
Jiang Chengfang, the left minister opposite, also smiled and said: "In that case, we are all sitting on the Diaoyutai, just waiting for those young people to show their flaws."
The three of them put the matter behind them for the time being and began to discuss the government affairs of the Ministry of Industry.
However……
"All the bills are there?!"
At noon, Su Youlin was shocked when he got the latest progress, and asked again in disbelief: "Are you sure?"
"Indeed."
Seeing Shi Lang Su's excited reaction, Zhao Yi couldn't help but secretly wonder, could he be the one behind the scenes?
He is indeed an old fox!
It's obvious that in the past few months, he has shown more respect for Jiao Shun than anyone else.
Cursing in his heart, Zhao Yi further added: "After the official obtained the confessions of the two craftsmen, he immediately sealed up the inner workshop. Unexpectedly, all the bills and accounts were there, proving that those things did come from the inner workshop. Most of the two craftsmen were hired by others..."
At this point, he paused and changed his words: "Of course, we can't rule out that others actually bribed Jiao Shun. The subordinate has already ordered people to rush forward to summon the managers of various workshops."
Naturally, he was afraid that Su Youlin would be angry at himself if he failed to achieve his goal.
"No need."
Su Youlin waved his hand and ordered: "Stop investigating the case for now. Go find Jiao Shun."
"this……"
Zhao Yi looked at Chen Shangshu hesitantly.
Chen Li also waved his hand and said, "Go ahead and do what Mr. Su wants."
After Zhao Yi left in confusion, Su Youlin sat back in his chair blankly. After a while, he suddenly turned his head to look at Chen Li and Jiang Chengfang, only to find that Chen Li and Jiang Chengfang were also sizing each other up.
That posture didn't look like communicating, but looking at the other person.
Su Youlin opened his mouth when he saw this, but in the end he didn't say anything.
Since those who intended to frame Jiao Shun had already taken action, the Neifang side should have been prepared, but now the chain was dropped midway.
This was either because the other party's IQ suddenly dropped and caused an own incident; or, someone leaked the news during this period, making the people in the inner circle realize that nothing could be done and hurriedly stopped the plan.
The former is obviously not very reliable.
And if it's the latter, then the leakers must be Chen Li and Jiang Chengfang!
This is also something Su Youlin wanted to clarify just now.
but……
After all, it is inappropriate to publicly question a minister and a minister based on speculation.
But it can’t just end like this, right?
Su Youlin couldn't help but said: "This matter is obviously inseparable from Neifang, and Hou Yun's behavior is even more inconsistent with his usual behavior. Can we strictly investigate..."
"inappropriate."
Before Chen Li could finish speaking, he shook his head and said, "The entire Ministry of Industry is still conflicted about Jiao Shunduo. If there is no real evidence, they will punish Hou Yun and others who came forward to investigate the case. I'm afraid it will attract criticism."
Jiang Chengfang also echoed: "Although Hou Yun's behavior is not what he used to be, it is not incomprehensible that he acted more violently as the person in charge after receiving the report: and the items sold in the inner shop are consistent with what the two old craftsmen said.
, but their confessions did not mention the Neifang, so it would be difficult to convince the public if they use this method of questioning."
In fact, why doesn’t Su Youlin understand these principles?
There were no words at that moment.
Not long after, Jiao Shun was brought over. In addition to Zhao Yi, the head doctor, he was also accompanied by Shen Chengzhuo, who was in charge of the matter, and Hou Yun, who was in charge.
Chen Li ordered the three of them to wait outside for the time being. He first called Jiao Shun in alone, explained the current situation, and then asked: "Jiao Shun is right, the matter has come to this, do you have any countermeasures?"
Jiao Shunzheng was wondering where the news leaked out. Hearing Chen Li's words, he could only smile bitterly and said: "My lord also said that the matter has come to an end. I only see it in my humble position. It is better to clarify the matter as soon as possible, so as not to spread rumors and make my humble position unable to defend myself."
Chen Li was completely relieved after hearing this.
He was afraid that Jiao Shun would not let him go and would make things worse.
Now it seems that this boy is indeed a man of general knowledge.
"Don't worry, I will urge Shuntian Mansion to step up the investigation of Mr. Chen and never let go of anyone involved in this matter!"
After casually comforting Jiao Shun, Chen Li invited Zhao Yi and the others in, presented the confessions of Zhang Hua and others, and briefly recounted the story of Su Youlin and Jiao Shun's plan to wait and see.
Only then did Zhao Yi understand what was going on, and couldn't help but regret it. He had mistakenly stood in the wrong team.
"Lord Budo!"
At this time, Hou Yun suddenly stepped out of the queue, took off the elytra official hat on his head, held it in his arms and said with a guilty look: "I fell into the trap of a villain due to my humble position, acted recklessly, and almost harmed my loyal and loyal people. Although it was out of public intention,
But he had no shame in staying in the department, so he asked himself to be transferred from the Ministry of Works, even if he was demoted, he was willing to do so."
this……
Everyone looked at each other in confusion, and some didn't understand which song he was singing.
After all, although there is no evidence, everyone has already concluded that Hou Yun must be one of the masterminds behind the scenes.
When Jiao Shun heard this, his heart suddenly trembled, and he felt that something even more unexpected was about to happen.
"Master Hou."
Chen Li frowned and said insincerely: "Although you have been deceived by an adulterer, you have never..."
"Lord Budo!"
Hou Yun suddenly made a puff sound and fell to his knees: "Hou Yun has made up his mind, and I ask the Lord to make it happen!"
After a pause, he knelt on the ground again and said solemnly: "In addition, I have recommended that Jiao Suozheng take over the post of supervisor!"
Coming, coming!
Chapter completed!