Chapter 117
Zhu Li saw the Supreme King, but although the Supreme King looked like an old man in the evening, the Supreme King was reckless and decisive in his handling of affairs back then. Zhu Li did not seem restrained, but was neither humble nor arrogant.
No matter what the Supreme King was, it was not his world now. When I first met Zhu Li, I could only politely win over "Right Superintendent is a talent, and Yan Wei did not see the wrong person."
This is very empty, but it can outline many aspects. Since Zhu Li has done several major things for the right magistrate, he can only be promoted.
The Supreme King had never paid much attention to Zhu Li before, but he knew that there was such a person in the Criminal Department. He didn't know how capable Zhu Li was, but he was not an ordinary mediocre person who could serve as the Right Supervisor.
What kind of person Zhu Li is? The Supreme King doesn’t need to send anyone to inquire. The Supreme King has seen countless people in the past. As long as you listen to Zhu Li’s reply, you can know his character. By observing Zhu Li’s expression, you can know his heart. How to look at people and employ people, the Supreme King is naturally one of the experts.
The Supreme King praised Zhu Li, and did not secretly be happy, nor did he seem enthusiastic and close. Zhu Li knew the clear difference between the king and ministers, "I have met the Supreme King"
Zhu Lichu was very good at seeing the Supreme King, and the Supreme King seemed very satisfied. He was able to face the Supreme King without being humble or arrogant. People like this often mean that they are calm enough. Of course, it is not a good word, but this is very important for officials.
Being able to trust is the first evaluation of Zhu Li in the heart of the Supreme King.
The Supreme King spoke out like a threat or a temptation. The Supreme King said, "The Right Superintendent is very brave and dares to investigate Sikong secretly!"
Zhu Li did not seem timid, but instead raised his head in front of the Supreme King and said, "The duty of the Criminal Department is to hear major cases. Although some things have not happened yet, as the saying goes, a spark can start a prairie fire. If a fire breaks out, it will be useless to try it out. The best way is to extinguish it before the fire burns."
Although the Supreme King was paralyzed from all limbs, he was very confident. The Supreme King said loudly, "It's good! The right magistrate of the Criminal Department is here, and I am very relieved."
Zhu Li did not reply and waited for the Supreme King to start the conversation this time.
The Supreme King did not seem to be in a hurry to explain the intention of summoning people. When people get older, they seem to like nagging. The Supreme King is also old and is complaining to Zhu Li.
The Supreme King said helplessly, "I don't know where I am now."
This is the North Palace. The Supreme King is a little older, but it is not as soon as he forgets. Zhu Li wanted the Supreme King to support him behind his back, and it would be better to think twice about answering some words. This sounds like gossip, but the Supreme King summoned him to come to talk about gossip.
Such ordinary people must not be able to understand the profound meaning of the Supreme King, so they would ask, "What do you say about the Supreme King?"
Zhu Li would not ask this question. Zhu Li is not a mediocre person. He carefully pondered the profound meaning of the Supreme King for a moment. Zhu Li repeated the Supreme King's question, but changed two words.
Zhu Li asked back, "Where is the Supreme King who thinks he is?"
The Supreme King grinned and actually smiled. He had been paralyzed for twenty years. The Supreme King no longer remembered when the last time he smiled. The Supreme King could laugh meant that Zhu Li's rhetoric was exactly what the Supreme King wanted to hear.
It is harder than climbing to the sky to make the current Supreme King smile, but Zhu Li did it.
The Supreme King looked at Zhu Li very seriously, and his eyes looked like he met a close friend. Since he met a close friend, he should say what he said in his heart.
The Supreme King sincerely said his heart, "The things that people said about me back then were fake, and I had no intention of poisoning and assassinating the Eastern King."
At that time, all officials in the court, whether they were the Northern and Eastern Dynasties, thought that poison was his subordinate. The Supreme King was ruthless in his work back then. He wanted to put aside the suspicion and should have been poisoned. Others may not dare to abuse themselves so much. According to the Supreme King's character, such things can be done.
Zhu Li did not hesitate at all, because once hesitated, it proved that he did not believe in the Supreme King. Zhu Li said on the spot, "I know that the poison is not under the Supreme King."
Zhu Li's reply without hesitation really comforted the Supreme King's thoughts at this moment. Whether Zhu Li's words were perfunctory or not, this was indeed the sentence that the Supreme King wanted to hear the most in the past twenty years.
The Supreme King’s Way “So who is the right magistrate who thinks this poison is caused by?”
Zhu Li replied according to what he knew, "If General Gao is not dead, Wei is not suspicious, but once General Gao dies, this person is equivalent to not asking for help."
The Supreme King asked, “Who is not asking for advice?”
Zhu Li said, "Sikong!"
The Supreme King did not seem shocked or surprised, and asked quietly, "Is there any evidence?"
Zhu Li also quietly replied, "There is no evidence, but there is a motivation."
The Supreme King didn't say anything, and waited for Zhu Li to continue speaking.
Of course, Zhu Li had to continue, "General Gao has been away from the dynasty for twenty years. In other words, Sikong killed people not for new grievances, but for old things. Twenty years ago, when General Gao was at its peak, Sikong was still a small official at sesame and mung beans. At that time, Sikong might not even see the face of General Gao, let alone any old grievances. Since there is no old grievances and no new grievances, then why did Sikong let Lu Qi kill people? This is a bit strange."
The Supreme King suddenly felt emotional and said, "How do you know that the person was killed by Lu Qi?"
Of course, Zhu Li would not say such words without any slightest statement. Zhu Li said, "Although the empress is not present, some things can be understood by thinking about it. At that time, only Commander Fang and Lu Qi left the city with the hungry people. Lu Qi took a light path, and Commander Fang happened to be the opposite of him. If Lu Qi had not suddenly had the intention to kill and caught Commander Fang off guard, how could those hungry people have the ability to kill and silence them in the face of the two of them?"
The Supreme King was not ashamed of emotions, but his chest was fluctuating. "No wonder Commander Fang hasn't seen anyone yet. It turns out that he knew who the real murderer was long ago."
Zhu Li said, "The reason why Commander Fang did not come is not that he was afraid of offending Sikong. It was just that telling the Supreme King such a thing would only make the Supreme King more troubled."
The four words "Pu Growing Troubles" are equivalent to saying that the Supreme King is incompetent. Of course, the Supreme King can hear this. The Supreme King gritted his teeth and smiled hard, "Yes, what is the difference between the old man from the Lone and the widow? Even if I say "Lu, I dare not take anyone. Sikong is a popular man in the North King and the previous person. What can I do if I know it?"
Zhu Li said, "The real murderer who killed General Manager Gao is found, but there is no evidence to arrest people. Don't worry, as long as you catch Sikong's handle, Lu Qi will be punished!"
The Supreme King’s Way “Why did Sikong kill General Manager Gao?”
Zhu Li said, "I was puzzled at first. After someone mentioned it, I thought that the person who poisoned me back then must be General Manager Gao!"
The Supreme King's eyes were shocked, "The one who poisoned it is Gao Sheng!"
Zhu Li said, "The Supreme King imagined that the court banquet was accompanied by General Gao, and only he had such a chance."
The Supreme King's eyes dimmed, "Has he been coerced?"
From this sentence, we can hear that the Supreme King absolutely believes that Gao Sheng will not sincerely hold him to death.
Chapter completed!