"Cut it down? How to cut it down? Don't you want to learn from Cheng De and collude with those Wang Yang thieves?" Luo Min said with a smile as a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes.
"If Cheng De can be defeated, then it's okay to collude with that Wang Yang thief." Lin Wanrong smiled and glanced at Luo Min: "Lord Luo, this Cheng De has done many evil things, why do you keep joining him? According to reason Said, even if there is someone behind Cheng De, but the emperor is standing behind you, no matter how powerful that person is, he is not as powerful as the emperor. On the day of the old lady's birthday, the emperor personally gave a plaque and arranged many palace guards to protect your safety. As far as I can see, the emperor thinks highly of you. But why is the emperor indifferent to the corrupt officials who are constantly participating in the performances of those whom he respects?"
Luo Min's eyes flashed brightly, and he said: "Young master Lin really has extraordinary insights. To tell you the truth, Mr. Xu also mentioned the reason to me, but he was vague. Later, he also specifically mentioned the name of the young master. It seems that Wen Mr. Chang has long known that Mr. Lin can relieve my worries. Please continue to talk, Mr. Lin."
Damn, why did Luo Min, an old fox, call me in such a hurry? It turned out that Xu Wei gave the opportunity face-to-face. Xu Wei must have something he couldn't say clearly, so he asked me to answer it. This old man is also quite cunning.
Lin Wanrong said: "Since this is the case, has Mr. Luo thought about the reason for this?"
Luo Min sighed: "As officials, how can we not ponder the holy will? Cheng De corrupted the law, the evidence is solid, but the emperor pretended to turn a blind eye, not only me, but also many other colleagues were surprised. If the previous For a few years, the emperor's foundation has not been firmly established, and the time has not yet come, so he does not move Cheng De. Not moving. What's more, Cheng De colluded with the White Lotus Sect to shake the foundation of my Dahua, and it is really unreasonable to let him go."
Lin Wanrong took a few steps, then turned around suddenly and said, "Lord Luo, I don't think the emperor is in a hurry. This country belongs to him, and he cares more about it than anyone else. How could it be possible to keep such a scourge as Cheng De? There are monsters in the room right now. , there are enemies outside, in my opinion, the emperor is not in a hurry, but more anxious than you."
Luo Min frowned in surprise and said, "More anxious than me?" He took two steps hastily, thought for a while, his face suddenly brightened, and he turned around and said, "I see. Mr. Lin, as you said, the emperor It's not that I don't want to do this, but I want to do Cheng De more than anyone else. It's just that it's not a day's work to defeat Cheng De. I use the method of participation, but the effect is very slow. If it continues like this, It is harmful to the court, but not beneficial. That's why the emperor procrastinated—" Luo Min's eyes flashed with excitement: "—he wants me to strike and accomplish all my achievements."
"So he didn't do Cheng De, but he rewarded you. The purpose is to let you continue to work." Lin Wanrong said with a smile: "If I predict well, the more ruthless you are, the more the emperor will like it. Best After solving Cheng De once and for all, the emperor would probably laugh secretly in his dreams."
"The fiercer you are, the more you like it? The emperor wants me to kill—" Luo Min patted his forehead and said, "I understand, no wonder Mr. Xu refuses to tell me clearly."
Luo Min made a bow to Lin Wanrong and said, "Young master Lin really awakened the man in my dream with one word, and I admire him so much. If the young master enters the court, he will surely become a great success, and he will be crowned king and minister, just around the corner."
Lin Wanrong laughed and said, "I'm not interested in being an official. As long as I have money to spend my whole life, I'll be content with a peaceful life."
Luo Min nodded and said: "Mr. Lin has lofty ambitions, and I am too old to match, but I ask Mr. Lin to teach me the method of Chengde."
Lin Wanrong smiled and said, "Master Xu Wei, what did you bring with you when you came to Jinling this time?"
"Imperial decree, gold medal and soldier talisman." Luo Min said.
"Master Xu has some things that are inconvenient to say. In fact, these things are enough for Cheng De." Lin Wanrong said with a chuckle: "Master Xu mobilized troops from Zhejiang and Shandong, and he has heavy soldiers and gold medals In hand, as long as Master Luo provides evidence of the crime, Master Xu will go directly to get Cheng De. Even if Cheng De is in charge of the Jiangsu Buqiying Battalion? He dared to resist, just happened to be wiped out without an excuse."
"What if he resists?" Luo Min asked hastily.
"Don't resist?" Lin Wanrong said with a sinister smile: "Master Luo, wouldn't you think of a way to make him resist? Tell me, what is the emperor's most taboo thing?"
Luo Min said: "Of course someone conspired."
"That's right." Lin Wanrong clapped his hands and said, "Cheng De is the commander of the Jiangsu capital, so the yard at home should not be small. I see that Mr. Luo has countless strange people, maybe you can find more in his backyard. I can find some interesting things like gold knives and jade seals. This general, who holds the military power in his hand, will be somewhat suspicious. If something like this really happens, do you think Cheng De will sit and let you take it? Desperate resistance?"
Luo Min gasped, this Mr. Lin, who has not entered the officialdom, is even more vicious than me.
"Cheng De has few soldiers and horses, and his troops are weak. If he is said to be rebellious, no one in the court will believe him." Luo Min frowned and said, "What's more, if he is really beheaded, how will the Ministry of Justice and the court explain it?"
This official can do anything when he wants to be insidious, and when he hesitates, he is more timid than anyone else. Even if Lao Luo is an old fox, he can't escape this fame and wealth officialdom.
Lin Wanrong said: "Master Luo, believe it or not, it's a matter of one thing, but what should be done must be done. Now you understand why Master Xu can't tell you the truth. I think he has another sentence that should be passed on to you at the same time." —”
"What?" Luo Min asked hastily.
Lin Wanrong said: "I think when he took Cheng De, he definitely wanted to die and not live—" He glanced at Luo Min, turned his tongue, and said with a smile: "My lord, I can say this casually Say, just listen to it, don’t take it to heart.”
Luo Min narrowed his eyes, and said with a smile: "Of course I can save this, but if Cheng De is really executed on the spot, how can I explain it to the Ministry of Criminal Justice?"
Lin Wanrong sighed: "Once a person dies, everything is lost. As for whether he rebelled or whether anyone would believe it, these are not important. Besides, didn't you 'search' something in his house? There is still evidence of his corruption and breaking the law.”
Luo Min shook his head and said: "Mr. Lin, you don't have a deep understanding of his master's ability. Once Cheng De dies, his master will never let it go."
Lin Wanrong suddenly said: "Lord Luo, what do you think of the emperor treating you so favorably?"
This sentence seemed to have no beginning and no end, Luo Min was stunned for a moment, but after a long experience in the officialdom, he immediately understood the meaning of his words. Beads of sweat rolled down his forehead immediately, and his face turned pale for a while. He was silent for a long time, finally nodded and said: "My lord, I understand."
Lin Wanrong sighed: "Master Luo, it may not be as pessimistic as you imagined. You have evidence of Cheng De's corruption and perverting the law, and there is also 'evidence' for Cheng De's rebellion. Even if you cross the line a little, it's no big deal. Sin does not lead to death, at most it loses the black yarn. But, think about it, you have done this, apart from benefiting the people, who is the happiest? Of course it is the one behind you. Even if you are forced by the situation, you must Temporarily deposing you for a few years, but your position in his heart is absolutely extraordinary."
He sighed slightly and said: "Of course, these things are all random guesses by me, and they are very naive. You have been in court for a long time, and your judgments are much clearer than mine. You can use these words as a reference , don’t take it to heart.”
These remarks are of course Lin Wanrong's guess, but such stories have been played out countless times in novels and on TV, and it is not too difficult for Lin Wanrong to guess some clues. Luo Min is an old official, so she naturally has a deep understanding of this kind of thing, the more she thinks about it, the more reasonable it becomes.
"Young Master Xie Lin give advice." Luo Min sighed, and said with a firm expression, "I know what to do."
Seeing Lao Luo being so impassioned, Lin Wanrong also felt a little ashamed. What he said just now was more or less selfish, but the collusion between Cheng De and the White Lotus Sect was indeed true. Solving him can be regarded as doing it for the people of Jiangsu. good thing.
"Master Luo, maybe you should ask Mr. Xu again." Lin Wanrong said seriously.
Luo Minlang smiled and said: "I have already asked Mr. Wen Chang, although he didn't say it clearly, the old man can guess the meaning of what he said. The emperor treats me with great kindness, grants me golden food, shades my clan, Even if I lose my life, I will definitely complete what he told me to do. What's more, apart from Cheng De, it is for the benefit of the people. Although I, Luo Min, are somewhat tactful, I also have a degree of loyalty. Gotta do it."
Lin Wanrong saw that his eyes were clear and his words were upright, and he thought to himself, he really underestimated Lao Luo before, this old man still has a bit of backbone. He smiled and said: "Master Luo, although you are a bit cunning as an official, you are still a good official."
Luo Min laughed loudly and said: "Mr. Lin, I love to hear you say this. How can you not be an official? The better an official is, the more you have to learn how to be a traitor. On the contrary, Mr. Lin, you are so knowledgeable and have a strong mind. Meticulous, if you enter the officialdom, it will definitely impress you."
Lin Wanrong smiled and said: "What am I doing as an official? Do I want to be a traitor? I am already a traitor. However, like Master Luo, I am a traitor, but I am also a good person."
The two looked at each other, feeling a sense of confidant, and immediately burst out laughing.