sjar Chapter 743 Shi Wu Arrives
Chapter 743 Shi Wu Arrives
"After the incident in Xilin State, I requested an imperial decree to eliminate the black market, but the emperor has been hesitant and has not given a definite answer. I submitted a memorial again a few days ago, but..."
Pei Zhaozhi paused.
"But the emperor still hasn't agreed to the petition to eliminate the black market." Jiang Suining took over Pei Zhaozhi's words.
Pei Zhaozhi nodded, "Yes."
Shen Yanxi said: "It is also within expectations."
"Do you really think that there should be a place like a black market in a country?" Pei Zhaozhi asked.
"Of course I don't think so, but the prerequisite for solving this problem should be that the court and the country first provide a place for those who have nowhere to go to stay and a way to make a living."
“Having said that, the prison contains not only homeless people, but also fugitives and thieves. These people should be brought back to face justice instead of roaming around in the black market.” Pei Zhaozhi frowned.
He proposed to eliminate the black market, not because he wanted to arrest everyone in the black market, but because he did not want those who should not be at large to continue using the black market as a shelter.
Originally, after the death of Cheng Du and others, it should have been the best time to wipe out the black market, but at that time, the situation in the court was not completely stable, and the emperor was still hesitant, so it was missed.
Now, the black market has gradually stabilized again. If we continue to delay, it will be even more difficult to eliminate the black market in the future.
Jiang Suining looked at Pei Zhaozhi and said, "Those who have made mistakes should be brought back to face the law, but even if there is no black market, there may be other places for them to hide. The real problem is not the black market, but the criminals. If we wipe out the black market without providing a place for those innocent people to stay, it will only leave more people without a place to live, which will lead to more crimes."
"Ningning is right. After what happened before, it seems that there was no impact on the Imperial City, but people's hearts are not at peace. Now the people have just put their minds at ease. If we destroy the black market at this time and cause those people to roam around in the Imperial City, it will only make the people panic again."
Pei Zhaozhi pondered for a moment after hearing what Jiang Suining and Shen Yanxi said, and finally he sighed.
"You're right, but the existence of the black market has always been a concern for me."
"Don't worry." Shen Yanxi raised his hand and patted Pei Zhaozhi's shoulder. "You have to believe that this mental illness will be eliminated. It's just a matter of time. Not many people are willing to stay underground without seeing the sun for their entire lives. When they see hope for a living, they will naturally take the initiative to come out and stand upright in the sun."
Pei Zhaozhi was silent for a long time before he spoke again: "Then I hope that day can come sooner."
As the words fell, runners from the Ministry of Justice came hurriedly onto the street.
"Sir, there are a few new cases coming to the Dali Temple. They are said to be quite special, so I would like to ask you to help take a look at them."
Pei Zhaozhi came from the Dali Temple. Although he is now the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, if the Dali Temple encounters a difficult case, they will still consult him, or the Dali Temple and the Ministry of Justice will work together to handle the case.
After Pei Zhaozhi said goodbye to Jiang Suining and Shen Yanxi, he left the Jiang Mansion.
At the gate of the mansion, red silk fluttered in the wind, and the atmosphere was filled with joy. Jiang Suining and Shen Yanxi were about to return home, and just as they turned around, they heard a voice calling them.
"Miss Jiang!"
Jiang Suining turned his head and looked back, only to see that the person who was speaking had a full beard, was very burly, and looked quite familiar.
"Shi Wu?"
"General Shi."
Jiang Suining and Shen Yanxi's voices sounded at the same time.
Half an incense stick later, in the lobby of the Jiang family.
Jiang Suining smiled and said, "I didn't expect that the General Shi who made great contributions at the border this time was you."
Shi Wu's face looked more weathered than when he first came to the Jiang family to apply for the job of guard, but his temperament was more fierce and his eyes were more determined.
"I also want to thank Miss Jiang for giving me the silver that year, which enabled me to pay off my debts and join the army with an honest heart."
As he spoke, Shi Wu stood up and bowed to Jiang Suining again.
"Miss Jiang, I should have thanked you in person earlier, but I was really worried about my brother's parents, so I hurried back after meeting the emperor. In addition, I was delayed on the way back, so I came to thank you now. I hope you don't blame me."
"General Shi, you are too polite. What happened back then was just a piece of cake. Moreover, General Shi is now of a higher rank than me, so there is no need to do this."
"No, that money may not mean much to Miss Jiang, but it changed my life. If I didn't have that money, I probably wouldn't have been able to join the army, let alone make such contributions as I have now. Anyway..."
Shi Wu clenched his fists, looking serious.
"I have received great kindness from Miss Jiang. If there is anything I can do for you in the future, please let me know. Even if it means risking my life, I will never refuse!"
Seeing Shi Wu so serious, Jiang Suining agreed with a smile.
"General Shi, please sit down. There's really no need to be so polite."
Shi Wu sat down again and looked at Shen Yanxi beside him. After thinking for a while, he said, "Please forgive me, Prime Minister. Was my address to you a little inappropriate?"
"It's okay. Although Ningning and I are married, she is still herself. She doesn't need to take her husband's surname or change her name." Shen Yanxi said with a smile, "I just didn't expect that General Shi and Ningning knew each other before."
"I didn't expect that Miss Jiang would marry Prime Minister Shen. The Prime Minister is so lucky!" Shi Wu said whatever he thought in his heart. After he finished speaking, he realized that what he said seemed a little inappropriate, and added, "I mean that the Prime Minister and Miss Jiang are both very lucky."
"General Shi is right. I am indeed lucky to be able to marry Ningning." The smile on Shen Yanxi's face became even more intense.
Jiang Suining also smiled and changed the subject, "General Shi returned to the village to visit his elders. I wonder if they are okay?"
"They are doing very well. They are in good health now. The old couple is accompanying each other and their life is going smoothly."
"That's good." Jiang Suining nodded.
Shen Yanxi looked at Shi Wu and said, "If I remember correctly, the time allowed by the emperor for General Shi to visit his family seems to have passed. Could it be that something happened and he was late in returning to the imperial city?"
The smile on Shi Wu's face faded, and he frowned and said, "Indeed, something happened. When I came back, I passed by the villages and towns near the imperial city and found that there were many murders in those villages and towns, and it seemed like a serial crime!"
"Serial murders?" Jiang Suining and Shen Yanxi looked at each other, both of them were a little surprised.
"Who is the deceased?" Shen Yanxi asked.
"They are all young women who have not yet married."