Chapter 17 Counterattack(1/2)
() After returning from Xiangrui Trading Company, the Procuratorate ordered people to come to Bai Mansion to harass him.
Now, Liu Xia is protecting Bai Rongxuan. If the Metropolitan Procuratorate wants to take Bai Rongxuan, they must alert the emperor.
At the earliest, they would have to wait until tomorrow morning to get the emperor's handwriting.
So, they have plenty of time.
The Metropolitan Procuratorate did this because they saw that Liu Xia had no foundation in Longdu and wanted to threaten Liu Xia.
However, it was obvious that the Protector had touched Liu Xia's bottom line.
What Liu Xia hates most in his life is when others use his friends and relatives to threaten him.
In the early morning, Liu Xia and Dabao took a car and headed towards Shuntian Mansion.
Shuntian Prefecture is the county government of Longdu Zhili.
Although it is just a county government, its status is different from ordinary county governments.
The general county government is only a minor official of the eighth rank, while the prefect of Shuntian Prefecture is a high official of the third rank. It is usually concurrently held by the imperial minister and manages Longdu City and the surrounding areas.
If the Metropolitan Procuratorate now dares to deal with Bai Rongxuan, then Liu Xia will have to deal with the young prince.
This is counterattack.
When we arrived at the Shuntian government office, it was already morning, and the government office was on duty. When the officer on duty saw Liu Xia, he greeted him with a smile on his face.
Last time Liu Xia injured Zhang Guozhang's son, they got to know Liu Xia.
I heard a few days ago that this man splashed feces all over Zhang Guozhang in the palace, and Liu Xia became famous in one battle.
"For your humble job, please see Prince Weiyuan. Your Majesty is a thousand years old."
At that moment, the officer on duty hurriedly asked An Dao.
"stand up."
"Your Majesty, are you meeting my lord? I am humble enough to go and pass the news."
"No need. I'm here today to complain."
Having said this, Liu Xia headed towards the grievance drum.
When the officials saw it, they were stunned.
It is common for people to beat drums to cry out grievances, but this is the first time that the prince beats drums to cry out grievances.
"Dong dong dong dong!"
A drumbeat sounded immediately.
At this moment, the gate of Shuntian Mansion slowly opened.
Liu Xia stepped towards the door and entered.
As soon as you enter through the gate of Shuntian Mansion, you will find the Yamen lobby.
At this moment, a group of government officials were already on both sides, and Zhang Cunshan, the governor of Shuntian Prefecture, was already wearing official uniform and sitting upright in the court hall.
"Zhang Captou, who is out there complaining?"
Zhang Cunshan asked calmly with a hint of impatience on his face.
Usually when it comes to litigation, it's just a trivial matter.
If a major case is committed in Longdu, most of them are in charge of the Ministry of Punishment and the Dali Temple, and it is not his turn.
"Sir, this is Prince Weiyuan."
Zhang Captou said with his fists clasped.
When Zhang Cunshan heard this, his eyes almost popped out.
In the past few days, the news that Zhang was cheated by him during the Warring States Period has been widely circulated.
I thought to myself: "It would be fine if this man didn't bully others. Why did he come to complain today?"
Thinking of this, he got up personally and walked outside the lobby to greet him.
After some pleasantries, Liu Xia entered the lobby. Zhang Cunshan was really curious, so he smiled respectfully and said: "My lord, don't worry, no matter what grievances you have, I will definitely handle them for you."
"Haha, you are not a big deal. Today, I am here to complain."
Liu Xia smiled lightly.
"My lord, you are really humorous. May I ask who offended you?"
Shuntian Fuyin asked curiously.
At this moment, Liu Xia took out the complaint and handed it to Shuntian Prefecture Yin.
Zhang Cunshan finally complained. After just reading it once, he started to tremble all over and the smile on his face gradually froze.
Because Liu Xia was not accusing anyone else, but the son of the Protector of the Country. It listed more than 30 charges against him, and every one of them was undoubtedly a capital offense.
"this……!"
Zhang Cunshan couldn't help but break into a cold sweat when he saw this, even though he had been an official for many years.
The Duke Protector's son, the young prince, was usually arrogant and domineering, and he knew it very well.
However, the Protector is the commander of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, responsible for supervising all officials, and he cannot afford to offend him.
The more important reason is that the Protector of the Country, Tuoba Lingyun, is one of the most trusted ministers of the Holy Emperor today, otherwise he would not be allowed to hold such an important position.
If you offend him, you will only die.
Not to mention a little Shuntian governor like him, he is also a royal relative of the whole city. Who dares to mess with him?
Liu Xia's complaint is clearly a reminder.
If anyone else had come to sue him, he would have been arrested and sent to prison long ago.
However, Liu Xia's status was something he couldn't afford to offend.
Now, Zhang Cunshan is at a loss. If he does not accept the case, Liu Xia will not spare him. If he accepts the case, his official career will be completely ended.
"Why, I often hear from the people of Longdu that Mr. Zhang is an upright official and a man of integrity. Are you also afraid of Lord Protector?"
Liu Xia smiled lightly.
"Your Majesty, this matter is no small matter. We cannot arrest people just based on your complaint."
Zhang Cunshan excused himself.
"I understand. I have a witness here. Dabao, bring him up."
Liu Xi smiled slightly and said.
At this moment, Dabao came up carrying Zhao Liansheng and threw Zhao Liansheng to the ground.
"This person is a personal follower of Mr. Xiaoyuan. These crimes were discovered by his conscience and confessed by himself. If Mr. Zhang doesn't believe it, you can check it according to the complaint. It will be clear at a glance."
Liu Xia smiled lightly.
Zhang Cunshan is now riding a tiger with difficulty.
"Uh, Your Majesty, please take a moment to speak."
Zhang Cunshan hurriedly pulled Liu Xia to the side hall behind the lobby.
"Your Majesty, it's not that I don't want to make the decision for you, it's just that I really can't do anything about this matter. Otherwise, you can take him to Dali Temple, where they may dare to take over your case."
Zhang Cunshan said with a smile.
Liu Xia realized at this moment that the Protector of the Country was really covering the sky with one hand in Longdu.
Even if the governor of Shuntian Prefecture offends him, he will not offend the Protector of the Country.
Liu Xia was slightly annoyed at this.
"Well, I'll just take my leave."
After saying this, Liu Xia turned around and left.
Zhang Cunshan was stunned, he really didn't expect Liu Xia to be so cheerful.
He hurriedly sent Liu Xia out of the house.
After getting in the car, Dabao frowned and asked, "Why are you leaving like this?"
"The imperial court is not like the rivers and lakes. In the rivers and lakes, if you don't like whoever you like, you can compete with force. When you are in the imperial court, you fight for power. When I first came to Longdu, I had no foundation. This protector has been operating in Longdu for many years, and he has
Being in a high position. These things are a bit tricky."
Liu Xia frowned and said.
At this moment, either to the Ministry of Punishment or to Dali Temple, it is estimated that even if they accept the case, they will not dare to do anything to this young man.
Now, we can only think about it in the long term.
When the car arrived at Baifu, there was a crowd of people surrounding the gate of Baifu.
Liu Xia's heart skipped a beat and she hurriedly got out of the car. At this moment, the old butler of the Bai Mansion hurried over and said, "My lord, you are finally back. Something happened."
To be continued...