C1406 Buying the Hearts of the People!
C1406 Buying the Hearts of the People!
"Since Lin Feng has become the Minister of Punishment Ministry, then there is no need for Lu Zhan to exist, kill him!" Grand Ancestor's gaze fell on Lu Zhan. His tone was extremely strict, and there was a lot of killing intent in his tone. An expert who had no value to be used was no different from a dead man. He was prepared to cripple Lu Zhan.
Lu Zhan knelt on the ground, drenched in cold sweat. He kept wiping his sweat. At this moment, he really hoped that someone would say something to save his life. He did not look forward to Dongfang Yuqing anymore. If it wasn't for Dongfang Yuqing, he wouldn't have been able to reach such a level. Therefore, he hated Dongfang Yuqing and wished that he could turn him into ashes.
"Grand Ancestor, I have a request." Lin Feng couldn't help but laugh out loud in his heart. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win people's hearts, so he interrupted the Grand Ancestor.
Grand Ancestor was not angry. He admired Lin Feng very much, and he was someone that Nian Lingjiao had brought along. He had some expectations in his heart. His daughter had never had a husband in-law. If she could marry Lin Feng, it would be a joyous occasion.
Although Lin Feng was not a member of the Genuine Martial Dynasty, he was still a capable subordinate of Ni Huang. He had unified the Bajiao Domain and became the Alliance Master. He could be considered the master of the land and was worthy of Nian Lingjiao.
Moreover, Lin Feng's talent and strength were terrifying, and he would definitely become the overlord in the future. It was only natural for him to marry Lin Feng, so at this moment, the Grand Ancestor treated Lin Feng as a prospective son-in-law, and not as a simple Minister of Punishment Ministry.
However, Lin Feng did not know what the old man was thinking. If he knew clearly, he would have fled the Genuine Martial Dynasty in the middle of the night.
"Speak. If it is reasonable, I will accept it." The Grand Ancestor nodded and looked at Lin Feng with a smile, waiting for Lin Feng's request.
Nian Lingjiao guessed what Lin Feng was going to do, and could not help but laugh in her heart. He was indeed a smart person. He was really good at doing things, and Dongfang Yuqing's face turned a little pale. He had been in the officialdom for a long time and knew what Lin Feng was going to do.
"Grand Ancestor, I have just become a Minister of Punishment Ministry and have no experience at all. Senior Lu Zhan is an indispensable talent of the Genuine Martial Dynasty, and he is more experienced than me in the aspect of criminal law, so can you hand Senior Lu Zhan over to me? I appoint him as the Assistant Minister of the Board of Punishments and assist me."
Lin Feng glanced provocatively at Dongfang Yuqing and then openly made his request.
At this moment, Lu Zhan cried. He had never thought that the person who saved him would be the person he wanted to kill, and the person he was assisting was the person who wanted to kill him. This was how cruel the officialdom was.
At this moment, the officials sighed with emotion. Lin Feng was probably not a simple character, he was not even a noob in the officia. Once Lin Feng took over the position, they really could not treat this new Minister of Justice coldly.
Grand Ancestor was also stunned, but he quickly smiled. Sure enough, Lin Feng did not disappoint him. The reason why he openly said that he would kill Lu Zhan was because he wanted Lin Feng to save him. How could he, the Grand Ancestor, kill an Earth-grade Divine Ancestor so easily?
Now that Lin Feng had killed two birds with one stone, there would not be any obstructions on the side of the criminal law in the future. After all, all the officials in the criminal law department were promoted by Lu Zhan. Since Lin Feng had helped Lu Zhan, Lu Zhan would definitely not have any ulterior motives and try to make use of Lin Feng.
"Hmph, you're just a Minister of Punishment Ministry, what right do you have to make this request of me?"
Grand Ancestor's expression changed abruptly, his face was filled with coldness, and his tone was filled with unprecedented killing intent as he glared at Lin Feng.
The atmosphere suddenly changed, and Nian Lingjiao was stunned. What was wrong with Royal Father? Why did he suddenly change his expression?
Lu Zhan's heart trembled. Could it be that the Grand Ancestor did not want him to live?
"Grand Ancestor, I am not qualified, but I hope that you will let me go." Lin Feng nodded slightly and insisted.
At this moment, Lu Zhan was touched. He was satisfied. Even if he could not live, he would thank Lin Feng for the rest of his life without any regrets.
"Humph, if you say another word and plead on his behalf, I will kill you!"
Boom! A loud sound exploded beside Lin Feng. He was only half an inch away from taking Lin Feng's life. The Grand Ancestor's fist was sharp and overbearing, scaring the officials into kneeling on the ground. Dongfang Yuqing also moved away from Lin Feng with a smile on his face.
You want to be a good person? Hehe, Grand Ancestor will not agree. Dongfang Yuqing's heart calmed down a lot.
"Lin Minister, I, Lu Zhan, thank you, but you don't have to risk your life for me. It was my fault in the past, and it was also my fault for choosing the wrong person. It has nothing to do with you." Lu Zhan raised his head and roared. He didn't want Lin Feng to continue speaking on his behalf.
Lin Feng retracted his gaze and continued to look at the Grand Ancestor as he shouted in a deep voice: "If you kill me today, you will lose face, but my request is real. If you agree, you are a wise man. If you refuse, I'm afraid I won't be able to serve as the Minister of Punishment Ministry!"
"Bastard, a mere Minister like you dares to speak to His Majesty like that? Are you courting death?" Dongfang Yuqing roared. Before Lin Feng finished speaking, he was already glaring at Lin Feng. He was worried that he wouldn't be able to find an outlet to vent his anger, but now Lin Feng gave him a good chance.
Lin Feng's bold words shocked everyone even more. Nian Lingjiao's back was covered in cold sweat. She could never imagine what was going on. The two of them were originally very harmonious, but they turned hostile just like that?
Lin Feng's words were too harsh for any monarch to listen to, but the Grand Ancestor in front of him smiled, and his smile was extremely bright as he slowly nodded and said: "Alright, this is the Minister of Punishment Ministry I was looking for."
"The law requires integrity. You even dare to scold me, Grand Ancestor. Haha, what's there to be afraid of?"
"Lu Zhan, take him away. You have the final say in what position you appoint him. In addition, I am conferring you the title of King of Law, and you will be ranked as one of the four dukes!"
In her happiness, the Grand Ancestor raised Lin Feng's position by a lot. Not to mention the title of King, he was directly promoted to the Fourth Duke. It should be known that there had always been only three dukes in the Genuine Martial Dynasty, which was the Prime Minister, the Grand Commandant, and the Imperial Censor, and now, Lin Feng was the Fourth Duke, the King of Law!
Dongfang Yuqing smelled a hint of danger. Although it was Grand Ancestor's unintentional action, it had truly added an invisible pressure to him, a Minister.
Lin Feng's current status in the Genuine Martial Dynasty was not lower than his, but he did not have any connections.
Lu Zhan's face was filled with joy. The heavens did not kill him. In the future, not only would he have a new master to continue assisting him, but this new master would also be ranked fourth, and he would not be afraid of the Prime Minister's King of Law.
Lin Feng could be said to be the fastest to be promoted. He was directly promoted to a prince and promoted to the Fourth Duke.
In the afternoon, after the court session, Nian Lingjiao stayed in the Imperial Palace to accompany Grand Ancestor for a few days. Grand Ancestor also bestowed a new residence to Lin Feng, so Lin Feng could directly stay in it after he left the palace.
Inside the great hall, the Grand Ancestor and Nian Lingjiao had already left, leaving behind only the hundred officials. The hundred officials did not dare to congratulate Lin Feng because Dongfang Yuqing was here, so they all silently left.
Lu Zhan was helped up by Lin Feng himself. The former was so grateful that he almost knelt down.
"Senior, please help me more in the future. I'm still a newcomer, hehe." Lin Feng patted Lu Zhan's shoulder. Although the latter was an Earth-grade Divine Ancestor, since he had already been corrupted by the secular hierarchy, he could still treat Lu Zhan the same way he treated officials.
His Genuine Martial Dynasty did not have any helper. After roping in Lu Zhan, he would at least have the ability to protect himself. Only then would he be able to fight with Dongfang Yuqing. This life and death enemy must be killed. Lin Feng would seek revenge for the smallest grievance, and he would not dare to forget the things that Dongfang Yuqing had done to him.
"You're too polite. In the future, even if Lu Zhan is smashed to pieces, I will repay you for your great kindness." Lu Zhan lowered his head humbly, but his body had a humble heart.
"Hmph, you are just a dog. Whoever treats you well will be with you. Lin Feng, you have to be careful. This dog will bite." Dongfang Yuqing walked past Lin Feng with an extremely ugly expression on his face. He coldly rebuked him and then walked out of the hall.
"Prime Minister Dongfang, in my eyes, there is no such concept. Those who are good to me are all my brothers. It seems that our attitudes towards people are really different. Hehe." Lin Feng retorted loudly. At the same time, he also told Lu Zhan that as long as he didn't betray him, he would be his brother.
Lu Zhan's heart was filled with warmth. He was indeed a dog in Dongfang Yuqing's eyes, but Lin Feng treated him as one of his own people. This kind of difference was immediately reflected.
"Pretending, hehe." Dongfang Yuqing let out a cold and angry snort. He waved his long sleeves and left the great hall. He sat in the carriage and left the palace, not wanting to see Lin Feng.