Liu Hong chuckled, "The two of them have clearly identified the suspect, yet they haven't made a move. Zhi Cai, what do you think is the reason?"
After a moment's thought, Xi Zhicai said, "Commander Yang follows the law. If he arrests people arbitrarily without evidence, it will only damage the law and His Majesty's image of fairness."
As for Attendant Lü, since those palace maids served the Empress Dowager in Chang Le Palace, he feared that rashly taking control of them might cause discord between His Majesty and the Empress Dowager, and could be detrimental to His Majesty!
"Zhi Cai is right! Their progress is slow because they are considering my interests, and I am quite pleased with that, but I am still dissatisfied with them!"
"this...."
Xi Zhicai was speechless. When did His Majesty become so unreasonable?
Looking at Xi Zhicai's expression, Liu Hong shook his head helplessly. He hadn't expected that even Xi Zhicai couldn't understand his thoughts.
Liu Hong said softly, "That was an order I personally gave them. I can bear all the consequences. They just need to give me a satisfactory result. They are dragging their feet because they are afraid of making mistakes. If all future officials use this as an excuse, how can I manage and appoint them?"
What I need are shrewd and capable people. If they get into trouble or offend someone while carrying out my orders, I can certainly protect them.
"Your Majesty is right; I was foolish!"
Liu Hong's words made Xi Zhicai realize that the emperor was the master of the Han Dynasty, and the emperor's orders, whether right or wrong, had to be carried out unconditionally.
Have any objections? Sure, but you must do so after the order is completed.
After leaving Deyang Palace, Zhao Zhong sent two quick-footed eunuchs to inform Yang Qiu and Shi A, while he himself rushed to Lü Qiang's place.
"Lord Lü, something terrible has happened!"
"What is it?"
Seeing Zhao Zhong's anxious appearance, Lü Qiang felt a little uneasy.
Zhao Zhong took a breath and then said, "His Majesty was very angry when he learned that things had not progressed, and he is already quite impatient!"
Zhao Zhong then repeated Liu Hong's words. Lü Qiang also realized that the emperor might really be angry, because in everyone's eyes, he and Yang Qiu were the emperor's confidants, and this was the first time they had said such harsh words.
Despite his usual kindness and leniency in punishing those who make mistakes, the emperor was also someone who could not tolerate any wrongdoing.
Based on his understanding of the emperor, if he couldn't find out the truth quickly, he and Yang Qiu would likely face scorn and blame.
Thinking of this, Lü Qiang gritted his teeth and looked at Zhao Zhong, "It was indeed my fault for not handling things well this time. You should go back and report to His Majesty. I will definitely give His Majesty a satisfactory answer tomorrow."
Meanwhile, Yang Qiu learned from Xiao Huangmen that the emperor was dissatisfied with his handling of the matter.
Yang Qiu also realized that although he admired Legalism, he was first and foremost the emperor's man, carrying out the emperor's will, and did not need evidence.
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