Chapter 1367: Half an Answer
Chapter 1367: Half an Answer
Danxiu Mountain was the Jade Capital of the Western Daoist Order, and it was not located in New Paititi. Just as Jade Capital was not located in the Imperial Capital. This was to demonstrate its transcendent status. If both were in the same capital, regardless of who led or followed, outsiders might think the Daoist Order was subordinate to the Imperial Court.The Western Daoist Order held the same view. It was they who had supported the rise of Tawantin, not the other way around. They were not sycophants flattering the royals but a divine authority that stood above them.
Though the matter would be reported upward, Tantai Zhenxiao would not personally intervene. Once approved, it would still be left to the two of them to handle.
Qi Xuansu and Huangfu Ji took the lead in this matter, and the overall tone was set through their joint deliberation.
As for how the case would be tried and what sentence would be passed, it would be based on this established tone.
Minor cases could rely on the law, while major cases had to follow politics.
Law had always been a tool to maintain rule, not an ultimate principle or end in itself.
From interrogation to sentencing, there was still a process to follow, which required time. Meanwhile, other measures could be implemented in advance.
Qi Xuansu, representing Beichen Hall, and Huangfu Ji, representing Juesheng Hall, jointly issued an internal announcement in the name of the Western Daoist Order.
They confirmed Hun Chowen’s crimes with conclusive and sufficient evidence. The Western Fengxian Hall and Military Law Division had commenced a thorough interrogation and investigation.