Although Kim Jong-min's attitude was not very good, the King of North Korea had no choice. After all, the evidence was there and he could not protect Zhang Fu.
The King of Joseon said, "Master Jin, the matter has not been thoroughly investigated. You cannot convict the court minister based solely on these things. What if they are wrongly accused? You must be cautious and investigate thoroughly until the matter is clear."
"Your Majesty, what you said makes sense." After hearing this, Kim Jong-min nodded and his expression calmed down, as if the person who had just said those words was not him at all.
The people around breathed a sigh of relief, it seemed there was something to talk about.
Jin Zhengmin sneered, took a step forward and said, "Since the king wants to investigate, then I will investigate with Lord Zheng. This matter not only involves my students, but also concerns the people of Korea! Although I am old, for the sake of Korea, I have no choice but to do it! Please allow me, Your Majesty!"
After saying that, Kim Jong-min knelt directly on the ground, looking like he would not get up unless you agree.
The King of Korea was so angry that he wanted to bite him to death.
The old guy is forcing the emperor to abdicate!
If the news of his disagreement spread, the rumor that he was intentionally favoring Zhang Fu would definitely spread everywhere and cause a sensation in the city.
"Okay." The King of Korea nodded and said, "Then I'll leave this matter to you, my dear minister."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Jin Zhengmin agreed, turned to look at Zhang Fu and said, "Your Majesty, I think it is better for Master Zhang to stay behind closed doors during the investigation, and doing so will help him prove his innocence."
Prove that your grandmother is a grandson!
Zhang Fu cursed in his heart.
Kim Jong-min is no stranger to this trick. He usually does this when he wants to investigate an official. He confines you at home, cuts off your contacts, and prevents you from finding people or causing trouble.
Of course, this is just superficial. The more important thing is to tell everyone outside: You're under investigation, and will soon fall. Now's the time to avenge your grievances and your grudges. If anyone has a grudge against you, they can impeach you and provide all sorts of evidence. Even if there's nothing wrong, they can still dig up something.
At the same time, those who wanted to help were afraid to do so. Because once they were locked up, the charges against them were different from those against officials walking around outside. As long as the crime they had committed was made public, no one would get into trouble at this time.
What a sinister act!
At the same time, I can't help but agree. Why don't I agree? Is there something wrong?
The King of Joseon turned to look at Zhang Fu and asked, "Zhang Aiqing, what do you think?"
A bunch of old foxes!
Zhang Fu snorted in his heart.
The King of Joseon was unwilling to take responsibility and asked him to take the initiative to say that he was willing to stay at home. Then he would not have to bear the reputation of being harsh on his subjects.
Now that things have come to this, there is really no other way.
Zhang Fu nodded and agreed, "I am willing to surrender myself behind closed doors at home. After all, I have a clear conscience and have never done anything like this, so I am not afraid."
"That's good." The King of Korea nodded and said with admiration, "Then let's do it."
Jin Zhengmin glanced at Zhang Fu, sneered, and said nothing.
In Jin Zhengmin's view, Zhang Fu must be overthrown. Zhang Fu is currently in charge of the Criminal Department. After overthrowing him, his people will be able to take advantage of the situation and rise to the top.
And this is just the beginning. As long as enough people are implicated, everyone will be brought down. This is a great opportunity for people on their side to launch a full-scale counterattack and seize power. As long as they can take it down, power will return to their hands.
Jin Zhengmin looked at Zheng Xuhong beside him and said with a smile on his face: "Master Zheng, I wonder where we are going?"
"I wonder where Lord Jin wants to go?" Zheng Xuhong said with a smile.
"Let's go to the Criminal Department first." Jin Zhengmin thought for a moment and said, "The evidence implicates many people, including officials of all ranks in the Criminal Department, as well as Zhang Fu's brother-in-law and his son. Let's bring them back and question them together."
Zheng Xuhong frowned.
This Jin Zhengmin is really ruthless. He is going to make this matter bigger! Once more people get involved, those who make random accusations will come out, and then more than just Zhang Fu will be implicated.
"I think we should start with the outside investigation," Zheng Xuhong said after a moment's thought. "After all, we don't have any other substantial evidence besides these things. Let's first check their account books and the locations of their inventories to see if there's anything. If these things can confirm it, then it won't be too late to go to the Criminal Investigation Department. Anyway, the people are already there, they can't escape, and these things are enough as evidence. What do you think, Lord Jin?"
In Zheng Xuhong's opinion, Kim Jong-min would probably object.
But something he didn't expect happened. Jin Zhengmin thought about it and nodded and said, "Let's do as you say. I also think this is a good idea."
Although he nodded in agreement with a smile, there was disdain and sarcasm in his eyes.
This made Zheng Xuhong suspicious.
Logically, Kim Jong-min should have objected. He hadn't spoken up first because he was afraid he'd just agree. Now that he'd proposed a different idea, he hoped he'd object, and then he'd seize the opportunity to start an argument. A conflict arose between the two investigating officials, and the matter would escalate.
Once this matter becomes a hot topic, they will attack each other and the case itself will no longer be a problem. They can even use the conflict between the two to manipulate the case.
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