807 – Blood Is Eternal – 4
The Ministry of Inspector General is a monstrous department that wielded omnipotent power even when it was just a department. As time passed, it was a department that was born as a monster rather than gaining greater authority.
‘Because it wasn’t a department that was created as a department in the first place.’
The history of the establishment of the Inspection Department is somewhat complicated. The emperor at the time, who promoted the establishment of the Ministry of Inspection, proudly attempted to create his own sword, but due to checks and opposition from the nobles of the time, he had to establish it under the guise of the Ministry of Finance .
However, even if it was established under false pretenses, an inspection is an inspection. It was a department that was established through the active promotion of the emperor of the time, and even later emperors who were considered to be evil forces held the inspection department in one hand and danced with their swords. Thanks to this, it was not even a secret that the inspection department was a ‘deputy’ in name only, but in reality it was no different from a ‘castle’.
‘It was probably a more disturbing department than the castle.’
The Inspection Department had the power to overthrow any noble or department if it had the right to do so. This insane authority was enough to make the Inspection Department the terror of the empire, a department stained with blood and tears.
Of course, if a move made out of curiosity turns out to be in vain, the head of the inspection department has to return the head, but it is usually difficult for the public to move carelessly even if they have physical evidence. Considering that, it is correct to have authority outside the standard.
And today, the Ministry of Inspection has evolved from a single department into a province. The founding chairman and first minister of the Ministry of Supervision was the real power of the empire, and even secured physical evidence to legally seize control of the judicial world.
Even the inspection received face-to-face approval rather than verbal approval from the emperor. Since there is an official record of approval, the emperor cannot evade responsibility by turning a blind eye.
“I feel ashamed to see the minister in this situation.”
Thanks to this, the Minister of Justice bowed his head with a pale complexion.
The real power of the empire, who was enjoying a vacation, suddenly comes to work at the government office, and he said to be carrying out a large-scale inspection in the field he is in charge of. And that includes the family to which the person in power belongs.
From the Minister of Justice’s perspective, there will never be a lightning strike like this in a dry sky. Towards the end of the year, I was going about my business as usual and then a big event happened.
“I should have handled it on my own before the Ministry of Inspector General stepped in. I was lacking and was unable to look into judicial affairs and corruption in the courts.”
“Don’t say things like that. If corruption occurred, the sins of those who committed it would be greater, but how could the sins of those who failed to stop it be greater?”
I looked at the Minister of Justice lowering his head so that his forehead touched the desk, and then gently shook his head.
In terms of administrative department hierarchy, the judicial office is higher than the supervisory office. Therefore, the Minister of Justice is higher in rank than me, the Minister of Inspection, but because the variable of inspection was triggered, the ranking was reversed.
However, rather than forcefully shouting at the Minister of Justice’s low attitude, he gently comforted him. The Minister of Justice said it would have nothing to do with this inspection.
“Leave the Minister of Justice alone. He is a talent that would be a waste to dismiss for something like this.”
Because the emperor wants it.
I just want to get rid of things related to corruption and leave everything else intact.
‘If you kill the minister with something like this, there will be no minister who can withstand it.’
In fact, the judicial corruption uncovered this time is a common suspicion that occurs secretly elsewhere. It’s just that the ordinary corruption charges piled up and piled up until they passed the critical point. This is a situation where dust was collected and the Great Mountain was created with a bad meaning.
So, the minister is excluded. It is a waste of talent to throw away a minister who still has a lot of work left to do because of this kind of dust.
‘It’s a problem to conduct an inspection because of dust.’
I sighed inwardly. Just as the Minister of Justice was embarrassed, I was also dumbfounded and would burst out laughing.
“What I would like to ask the Minister is to console the judiciary and the courts, which may be shaken by this inspection. If the Minister firmly maintains his focus, innocent people will not be shaken.”
“I will do so. However, I am truly embarrassed and sorry for upsetting His Majesty and the Minister through my shortcomings. Is there anything else I can help you with?”
I shook my head again at the minister who declared unconditional surrender and unconditional cooperation.
“Minister, please protect the innocent. That is enough.”
At my repeated emphasis, venom briefly passed through the eyes of the Minister of Justice.
“Innocent ones. Yes, I will keep that in mind.”
“Thank you very much. Shouldn’t the work be completed before the New Year’s wedding? It would be difficult to have an unpleasant commotion while welcoming the New Year. I and the Minister will have to work hard to quickly process and resolve the matter. .”
They say that this inspection will be conducted at speed. It means that those who are even slightly involved will be blown away for sure.
Since he didn’t say anything, the minister will work hard to prepare a list of candidates for promotion. If the people who don’t know the line disappear, it’s an opportunity to replace them with talented people who know how to do it properly and who are moderately obedient. An inexperienced person who misses this opportunity cannot become a minister.
‘Is the phone a blessing in disguise?’
This is an opportunity for a large number of those who were called judicial experts to be kicked out of their current positions, and for Minister of Justice Line to be promoted in large numbers. In a way, there is no such thing as a phone call or a phone call.
However, even after such changes, if a corruption case occurs, it is the responsibility of the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, who cannot be removed or removed, but if he cannot even manage his own line, which is not a famous family with Hundreds of years of history, he is no longer qualified to be the minister.
In the first place, if you were such a sloppy person, there would be no reason for the emperor to keep you in office. There won’t be a single noise from the Ministry of Justice for the next 10 years.
***
It’s been a while since I personally took charge of the scene.
One of the few advantages of being a manager is that it is rare to be on site, but in this case, even I, the manager, had to step up.
The reason is that I am anxious to leave it to someone else, but it is because the Minister himself gave the order.
“You will take care of the Count Narzen family. It will take at least some time for you to follow the rules without worrying about what I think.”
“What are you saying that makes me so sad? How much do I care about your Excellency?”
“If that’s what you noticed, wouldn’t it be better to just pull out your eyes?”
Because His Excellency trusted me with this task.
Count Narzen. The family to which His Excellency’s blood relatives belong. It would be better if it were His Excellency’s younger brother. The family that His Excellency’s aunt is part of.
Still, should we consider this a good thing? I don’t think we’ll see any bloodshed in the Narzen Count family. Each and every charge is too minor to show blood. Swinging an ax like this is enough to cut off the head of even a pickpocket or a drunkard.
Instead, the problem is that they are crazy people who have been pickpocketing and stealing for decades or even hundreds of years.
“From what I can see, this is a bureaucratic noble family.”
As I moved to a place in the islands where the mansions of high-ranking nobles were concentrated, the splendid mansion of the Count Narzen family caught my eye.
Even if a family is a count and has held high-ranking positions for generations, it is only a family without fiefdom. With such a theme, it is hard to believe that the system maintains a mansion like this. How much do you want me to eat?
“I’ll jump right in.”
Anyway, I nodded at the words of Section 1, who was about to start execution─
“Oh, wait. Check before you go in.”
I quickly took out several portraits that were in my arms.
“These are His Excellency the Minister’s aunt and her children. They are His Excellency’s blood relatives and have nothing to do with this inspection, so please treat them respectfully.”
“Is it really irrelevant?”
“The aunt is not the wife of the head of the family but the daughter-in-law, so she cannot actively participate in household affairs, and the children are not even in a position to touch money yet.”
“Well, I guess that’s true.”
Section 1, who quickly looked at the portrait as if convinced, started walking again.
And he followed him leisurely into the mansion. He approached the mansion, deliberately making a fuss as if to show or listen. If they had the slightest sense, they would all come out alone to greet us.
“What is this? This is the mansion of His Excellency Count Milkian, the judge of the empire!”
“The Count Narzen family is an honorable family that has produced generations of Vice Ministers of the Ministry of Justice and Supreme Court Justices of the Empire! He has never done anything to suffer a visit from the Ministry of Inspector General ─”
“If you are treated unfairly, please appeal according to the law. We are only following the orders of His Excellency the Minister of Inspection.”
“What?”
When I actually entered the mansion, I was able to see the Narzen people who warmly welcomed me.
Of course, the name of the famous judicial house was probably earned through poker, so they did not protest beyond talking. Sometimes there are idiots who struggle using employees or private soldiers as shields. Considering that situation, Narzen is in good condition.
“Well, it looks like Your Excellency has misunderstood something. Please see Your Excellency—”
“There is no misunderstanding. Are you saying that there is an error in the Minister’s judgment?”
When Narzen Sogaju opened her mouth, Section 1 Chief cut her off firmly.
After all, it is convenient if the subordinate is competent. If you cut it like that, you can’t beg for more. If you open your mouth again after hearing something like that, it would be like insulting the Minister, saying he made a mistake.
“We are already in the process of inspecting 14 families, including Narzen. The head of the family is a judge, and the head of the family is the head of the Ministry of Justice. Don’t you know that there is no benefit in dragging it on for too long?”
“That thing.”
“Just in case, don’t you dare mention your connection with His Excellency the Minister. Your Excellency took that into account and made a decision for the greater good, and we are treating you as nobles in consideration of that connection.”
A threat that if you do not cooperate, you will be treated as a criminal and all kinds of threats and force will be used. Thanks to this, the Narzen family had to choose between walking on their own feet or crawling on all fours.
“…I will follow.”
“Thank you for your wise judgment.”
While looking at the head of the family obediently holding out his hand and the head of the family sighing, I could see the noble lady remaining silent in the corner.
‘It’s him.’
He has black hair and dark eyes like the Minister. The atmosphere is strangely similar to the previous head of the Crasius family that I saw at each of the Minister’s weddings. Young children huddled together next to a noble lady.
It is certainly. That is His Excellency’s aunt.
…
‘What now?’
It’s extremely difficult to see someone so precious. To the person who is watching their father-in-law, husband, etc. Being taken away right in front of their eyes… What on earth should I say to them? What if I say I won’t go and get angry and ask how dare I touch Crasius’s blood?
Mr. Minister, I told you to follow the principles, but is there really anyone who can follow the principles? Unless your Excellency and my aunt are completely separated, they are ultimately blood related.
“Excuse me, ma’am. Are you Elin Narzen?”
Still, we cannot leave His Excellency’s relatives in such an ugly place. I headed towards my aunt, receiving the attention of the executive members who secretly wanted me to step forward.
“Yes. I am Elin Narzen.”
As I approached, my aunt, who had hidden her children behind her, calmly opened her mouth.
“I will take care of your wife and children.”
“Is it by any chance a master from above?”
“Oh, yes.”
Then, my aunt gently closed her eyes, passed me, and headed towards the first manager.
“Boo, ma’am?”
“This is someone I never saw born. I can’t even be called an aunt, so it’s shameless to receive help now. I will also be treated and dealt with as a member of Narzen.”
The words were so firm that I broke into a cold sweat.