NOVEL NEXT Chapter 8: War! War! (Part 2)
Nolan Zhi also took advantage of this opportunity to successfully master his second divine skill, further advancing his cultivation.
In the past two years, he had almost regarded Hongyi University as his personal property.
It wasn't until this sudden investigation that he realized Hongyi University was not his; he was merely a manager, not the owner.
The true owner was the court!
Previously, the Lu Family had been in the way, so the court's investigations never uncovered any issues.
This time, will the Lu Family be able to block it?
Nolan Zhi's expression flickered between light and dark as he picked up the phone on the desk and immediately called the Lu Mansion.
A few minutes after Nolan Zhi put down the phone, several officials in blue robes barged into his office.
"Vice President Nolan, you are suspected of embezzling public resources, abusing your position, and repeatedly violating relevant laws. Please come with us!"
The visitors handed a document to Nolan Zhi.
Nolan Zhi's expression changed.
He didn't expect they would even go after him, the vice president!
....
On this day, a total of thirty-seven officials were investigated in the provincial city of Feng Province!
This included the Inspector General of the Inspection Department and the Chief of the Zhi Ge Department, both of them cabinet officials!
Additionally, seven professors and twenty-one lecturers from Hongyi University were taken away for investigation.
Although Vice President Nolan Zhi was ultimately not taken away, he had to submit a defense to the Central Government.
For a time, the entire political scene in Feng Province was like a stormy sea!
Those taken away for investigation more or less had evidence of wrongdoing that Datong Prefecture had secretly uncovered.
Previously, Datong Prefecture seemed to have bombs but lacked the range to reach the provincial city.
Now, with Li Fei, a Blue Patrol Envoy ranked as a cabinet official, authorizing them, Datong Prefecture's "range" suddenly increased, allowing them to directly bombard the provincial city!
Thus, the accumulated "bombs" of over two years were unleashed all at once upon the provincial city!
In the provincial city, the Lu Family and Hongyi University were initially caught off guard and somewhat confused.
But they quickly reacted, beginning to "defend" and simultaneously launching a counterattack.
If you can investigate me, I can certainly investigate you!
Previously, they relied on the advantage of "a higher rank can crush people," suppressing Datong Prefecture.
Had it not been for Wu'an University in Datong Prefecture, they would have long been "crippled" by the provincial city.
Now, with "Li Ge Lao" the Blue Patrol Envoy backing Datong Prefecture, it became the more powerful side, holding the upper hand in this smoke-free battle.
Some imperial officials and university lecturers were jailed!
However, it was mainly limited to the level of imperial officials and university lecturers; further up, court officials and university professors remained well-protected by the Lu Family and Hongyi University.
Even with some evidence in hand, Datong Prefecture couldn't completely pin down their crimes.
Ultimately, the political scene isn't just about the Inspection Department.
The central government has the Six Ministries, and locally there are the Six Departments and Six Institutes. Everyone cooperates with and checks each other.
No one can rule with unchecked power.
In terms of foundation and influence in the political arena, Datong Prefecture still could not compete with the Lu Family, relying only on Li Fei's authorization for a temporary advantage.
This was why Bian Jingru initially disagreed with Li Fei retaliating at this time.
Since a single strike couldn't destroy the opponent, it might be better to continue accumulating "bombs" and strike when certainty was assured!
However, Li Fei insisted on retaliating, and Bian Jingru could only cooperate.
Suffice it to say, this was indeed quite satisfying!
...
May 27th, Lanling City.
The smoke-free war between Datong Prefecture and the provincial city had already lasted for over two months.
During these over two months, Li Fei spent most of his time cultivating in his residence.
Thousands of miles away, both sides were on the edge, with two cabinet ministers and a vice president at the Martial Arts Master realm forced by Li Fei to write their defenses, while Li Fei himself paid little attention to it all.
He insisted on retaliating to express an attitude.
He wanted to let the Lu Family and Xu Jing know—
Your turn is about to end, and now it's my turn!
Therefore, this sudden investigation targeting the provincial city of Feng Province was not the end, but merely the beginning!
Following that, Li Fei would occasionally send people to investigate the other side.
He wanted to make all officials who stood by the Lu Family understand clearly—
As long as you continue to work for the Lu Family, your official hat could be removed at any time!
The Blue Patrol Envoy had that kind of deterrent power, especially Li Fei, an unprecedented Level 16 Blue Patrol Envoy!
Of course, Li Fei's actions inevitably led to accusations of abusing public power for personal gain.
In fact, over the past two months, the charges against him had never stopped!
In the Central Cabinet and the imperial court, ministers stood up to accuse him and denounce his actions.
Some suggested demoting Li Fei to a 15-level Blue Patrol Envoy.
Others suggested directly removing Li Fei from his position as Blue Patrol Envoy!
Yet to this day, neither Grand Secretary Ye Ze'an nor the Emperor has responded to this matter.
They didn't remove Li Fei's position, didn't demote him, and didn't even rebuke him once.
Regarding this, Li Fei was well aware, as he was soon going to "roll out," so the Emperor and Ye Ze'an had a relatively high tolerance for him during this period.
He was going to fight for the country in the Northern Territory, thus he wouldn't be able to continue authorizing Datong Prefecture to investigate the Lu Family and Hongyi University.