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Chapter 2399 Governing the People but Not Governing the Power

In the next half month, Yangqu County accepted a large number of cases every day, most of which were civil cases.

Seeing Chen Hui's various judgments, the people gradually realized that the court did not seek trial through the slander, but paid great attention to the law and evidence.

Like the Yangqu County Government Office arrested a thief earlier, but because the constable did not provide evidence or stolen items, Chen Hui released the thief in court.

Although this approach seems inappropriate, it also reflects an unprecedented spirit of rule of law and is more friendly to people like them who are powerless and powerless.

This is why many people are keen to attend the court and start to learn the laws of the Ming Dynasty. More and more scholars have decided to get the qualification certificate for lawyers.

In early September, Shanxi's rule of law construction seemed to be progressing in an orderly manner.

After summarizing the experience of Yangqu County Court, Hai Rui then promoted the establishment of county-level courts throughout Taiyuan Prefecture, and then decided to lead a team to Pingyang Prefecture in person.

With the success of Taiyuan Prefecture, he seemed more confident. Combined with the experience of Taiyuan Prefecture, he could promote the court system throughout Shanxi, and then promote the court system to all parts of the country.

He yearns for a society ruled by law than anyone else, and he truly feels that the court system is a good policy that will last forever, and its role is no less than that of national policies such as unruly bookings and placing people into a mu.

It has to be admitted that the emergence of Lin Junran, a genius talent in China, is not only a blessing for the contemporary people, but also a blessing for future generations.

But nothing will be done overnight, and the construction of the rule of law is destined to be obstacles or even terminated. After Hai Rui brought a group of people to Pingyang Mansion, some problems were exposed.

Chen Hui had not noticed something strange at first, but he still accepted the case submitted by the people or the inspectors as before, but he slowly realized something was wrong.

In the past, when the court summoned the defendant, the county government would always quickly bring people to the court, but now there is a delay, which can often be delayed for more than half an hour.

Especially the arson of Liu Banshan in Qingxi Village, the court notified Yangqu County Government to arrest Liu Yuanwai for public trial, but the county government government did not respond for a long time.

It was thought that Mr. Liu had already learned that the matter was exposed and fled or hid, but Yangqu County Government did not send anyone to arrest him at all, and Mr. Liu even appeared in restaurants and other public places in a swagger.

Chen Hui knew that judicial work was inseparable from the cooperation of the county government, so he took time to go to the county government to communicate with the county government, but the magistrate did not see him at all.

At this moment, he realized that the construction of the rule of law in the Ming Dynasty was a long way to go.

The reason why the sea was able to be smooth sailing earlier was because the Sea Master was here, and now that Sea Master left, the true colors of these people in the officialdom were revealed.

Although this matter can be told to the Minister of Hai and put pressure on the county government through Hai Rui. However, he knew very well that this was an inevitable problem in the future, and the Minister of Hai would not be able to stay in Shanxi forever.

That's why he could not ask the Minister of the Sea to help, but to solve this problem through communication.

Before Chen Hui could take action, Taiyuan Prefecture Chief Judge Li Zhiming and Quyang County Magistrate Chu Yunye took the initiative to invite him to drink at Yuezhonglou, which allowed him to take the opportunity to find out the situation.

Yuezhonglou, this is a very famous restaurant in Taiyuan City, and the consumption here is not low.

The current officialdom is no longer as hard-working and hard-working in the early Ming Dynasty. If the court had not been able to manage its hard work over the years, many local officials would still live a luxurious life.

When Chen Hui saw the table full of delicious food, he immediately determined that these two officials were no longer good birds.

"President Chen, I heard you are from Gaozhou, Guangdong?" Li Zhiming, the magistrate of Taiyuan Prefecture, took the initiative to pour a glass of wine for Chen Hui and asked enthusiastically.

Chen Hui did not shy away from this, but nodded solemnly and said, "Not bad! Xiaguan is from Dianbai County, Gaozhou Prefecture!"

"Don't respect, you and Xiangye, are you from Xiangye Lin, but are you from the same hometown?" Quyang County Magistrate Chu Yunye immediately answered, but he whispered indirectly.

Chen Hui first toasted the two adults, and then said bitterly: "Secretary Lin is from Shicheng. My family is in Dianbai County and is from a poor family. How dare I get along with Mr. Lin!"

The essence is the same. His family background is very average. Not to mention being related to Lin Qinran, even Lin Qinran has never had the honor to meet him at first.

Fortunately, the joint business group created by Lin Weiran set up a joint academy, allowing him to study, and relying on the assistance of the joint business group to come to the Imperial College to study.

If you have to say what Lin Xuran has to do with him, then Lin Xuran is the bell of life and a great benefactor who can have his current status.

"Haha... So that's it!" Li Zhiming, the magistrate of Taiyuan Prefecture, learned that Chen Hui had nothing to do with Lin Xuran, and his enthusiasm couldn't help but fade away most of his authenticity.

Quyang County Magistrate Chu Yunye was also disappointed, but asked seriously: "President Chen, I wonder what your fame is?"

"It's shameful! Although I passed the college entrance examination in Gaozhou Prefecture, I failed the provincial examination twice in Guangdong, and then went to Beijing to study at the Imperial College. However, I have not participated in the Shuntian provincial examination, so I am still a student!" Chen Hui did not hide it, but told him very frankly.

With the economic boom in Guangdong, the United Academy under the Special United Business Group has almost free teaching, so more and more people have received education, resulting in a surge in the number of people participating in the imperial examination every year.

It is not entirely because he didn't learn enough, but because the competition in the provincial examination in Guangdong is not weaker than that in the southeastern region. However, he relied on such a little luck and ended in the second place both times.

Of course, the matter of the provincial examination has become less important. He intends to devote himself to the construction of the judicial department, but he does not intend to participate in the imperial examination again.

"Student?"

The magistrate of Taiyuan Prefecture, Li Zhiming, and Chu Yunye, the magistrate of Quyang County, were stunned. They first looked at each other, and then looked at the young man in front of them strangely.

They all passed through the journey and finally got the beginning of their career.

However, the young man in front of him was just a student's fame, so he was able to enter the official career as a ninth-rank official, and even took charge of the justice of Yangqu County.

Although the court chief is only a ninth rank, the court chief belongs to the Ministry of Justice, and his official salary can reach the level of a third rank official, which is a real fatal flaw.

But who would have thought that such a fat man would fall on the head of such a student, causing them to even feel a little angry. This world is too unfair.

"If you didn't have any ties with Prince Lin, why can you..." Quyang County Magistrate Chu Yunye was full of resentment and jealousy, but he asked in confusion.

Chen Hui knew what he meant, so he asked seriously: "Mr. Chu, do you think Haibutang is a person who can open the back door?"

Huh?

The magistrate of Taiyuan Prefecture, Li Zhiming, and Chu Yunye, the magistrate of Quyang County, were stunned. Then, even though he shook his head with certainty, he believed that Hai Rui would not open a door for convenience.

Chen Hui saw their reaction and explained seriously: "I will not hide it from my grandfather. The lower officials have loved studying the laws of the Ming Dynasty since childhood, so they were appointed by the Haibutang, that's all!"

Li Zhiming, the magistrate of Taiyuan Prefecture, and Chu Yunye, the magistrate of Quyang County, listened to Chen Hui's explanation, so he ruled out the possibility that Chen Hui would go through the back door, but he silently exchanged a wink.

A student was able to take the position of judge of Quyang County Court. If it weren't for the back door, it would be that this person would have really had a fortune.

However, it also reflects another situation. Chen Hui is just a student with fame and fortune, and has no backing. He is resolutely a trivial character in the officialdom.

After the three of them drank for a while, Li Zhiming and Chu Yunye exchanged glances.

Chu Yunye took out a stack of 100 taels of silver bills from his sleeve, and then handed them to Chen Hui with a smile and said, "President Chen, this is a little respect, please accept it with a smile!"

Quyang County Magistrate Chu Yunye saw that the magistrate Li Zhiming did not give 1,000 taels as planned, but only gave 500 taels. He thought that Chen Hui was only worth 500 taels.

"Chi County Magistrate, I will not receive any rewards without any merits. Please take back the silver bill!" Liu Hui realized that the magistrate wanted to bribe him, so he immediately refused.

When Quyang County Magistrate Chu Yunye saw Chen Hui refuse so simply, he immediately explained: "President Chen, this is the wish of Lord Tongzong, and Lord Tongzong has one more thing to bother you!"

"But I don't know what?" Chen Hui picked up the teacup and took a sip, and said calmly.

Quyang County Magistrate Chu Yunye turned his head and looked at the magistrate Li Zhiming, and kept a smile and said, "President Chen, please let me know about Liu Banshan's conspiracy. Liu Banshan is not an outsider!"

"Isn't an outsider?" Chen Hui frowned, but he said in confusion.

Quyang County Magistrate Chu Yunye had a bright smile on his face and pointed at Li Zhiming beside him and explained: "You don't know anything! The wedding date was set yesterday, and Liu Banshan will be the father-in-law of the Lord Tongzong!"

"President Chen, I will send you an invitation at that time and invite you to have a drink of my wedding wine!" Li Zhiming thought of the beautiful little lady, and immediately said proudly.

"Mr. Tongzong, there is no need to invite me! Liu Banshan's scepter is of bad nature, and now there is sufficient evidence. I can be sentenced to him just by arresting him!" Chen Hui did not intend to join the crowd with these people, but was just showing his authentic position.

Li Zhiming's face suddenly changed, and he threatened with a smile without a smile: "Chen Hui, are you going to toast and not drink and punish the wine?"

Since he learned at the beginning of the year that his wife who was serving his parents in his hometown passed away, he has looked for a good woman in Taiyuan City, so he has long fallen in love with Liu Banshan's daughter.

But Liu Banshan was considered a well-known wealthy family and did not agree to marry his daughter to him. After the arson and injuring others, Liu Banshan let go and agreed to marry his daughter to him.

The same is true. He was so hard to wipe Liu Banshan's butt tonight. Who would have thought that Chen Hui was so incomparable?

"Governing the country according to law is a policy set by the court. Now, presiding over the judicial justice of Quyang County is entrusted by the Haibu Hall. The subordinates dare not do anything to neglect their duties! Thank you for the hospitality, say goodbye!" Chen Hui stood up very calmly in line with Li Zhiming's threatening gaze.

Although 500 taels are very attractive, he has his own pursuit and knows that once he accepts these 500 taels, he may not be able to spend them. Now, only by keeping himself in peace is the best way out.

As he said that, he looked at Chu Yunye, the chief of Quyang County who was in vain, and knew that he could not rely on Quyang County to arrest people, so he turned around and left directly.

It has to be said that the laws of the Ming Dynasty have always been "governing the people but not the power". Once the case involves the powerful and powerful, it is often difficult to implement smoothly.

Quyang County Magistrate Chu Yunye spit a mouthful of thick phlegm at Chen Hui's back, but said coldly: "I don't know how to lift up! Then you can wait for our county government to help you arrest Liu Banshan!"

"This guy doesn't understand the officialdom. After hitting a few times, he knew what to turn a blind eye! Liu Jin sent Dali Shaoqing Zhou Dong to the local area to settle military fields. People knew what he could do and what he could not do. As a result, Zhou Dong gave people convenience, and he also made a lot of money. This is the way to be an official!" Li Zhiming was not too worried, but he preached coldly.

Although he failed to bribe Chen Hui, if Quyang Court wants to open a trial, it needs Quyang County Government to help arrest people. However, Quyang County Government is his own, and Chen Hui is simply bored.

Quyang County Magistrate Chu Yunye wanted to hold Li Zhiming, and immediately said yes. At the same time, he guaranteed that Quyang County Office would not arrest Chen Hui, so he would be relieved.

The next morning, the Yangqu County Government failed to arrest Liu Banshan for trial.

Chen Hui decided not to wait for Yangqu County Government to arrest people. After lunch, he immediately called more than 20 staff members of Qiyangqu Court to personally arrest Liu Banshan and go to court for trial.

Liu's mansion was only separated from the court by a street, and their actions seemed to be known in advance by Liu Banshan. When they arrived, the door was already closed.

Chen Hui first ordered his subordinates to call the door, but after a long time, he went up and knocked on the door.

Wang!

It was at this moment that the door was suddenly opened and several black vicious dogs rushed out viciously.

Chen Hui was startled, but fortunately, these vicious dogs rushed towards the others. But it was not over yet. A group of guards walked out of the courtyard and smashed them with sticks in their hands.

"Blow me hard, beat me hard, the court is nothing!" Liu Banshan followed him out and ordered with a proud look.

Bang!

Chen Hui did not expect Liu Banshan to be so lawless, but he was hit hard, and immediately his head was bleeding, which made him feel dizzy.

"President Chen, are you okay?" A clerk saw Chen Hui about to fall down, hurried forward and helped Chen Hui and asked worriedly.

Although they had more than twenty people, most of them were civil servants, and Liu Banshan's more than a dozen guards were all strong and healthy, and they were no match for others at all.

When everyone saw Chen Hui fainting due to injury, and was unable to complete the task of arresting Liu Banshan, they immediately sent Chen Hui to the clinic.

When the onlookers saw this situation, they sighed helplessly. They thought that the newly established court could declare justice for the people, but in the end they still ruled the people but not the power.
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