Ambassador Fang Yingwu and Ambassador Sun, one was a scholar and the other was a low-ranking official. If they had been placed in the provinces and counties, they would never have been taken away for interrogation so casually. It would have taken ten and a half months just to go through the procedures.
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But this is a border town, a military-controlled area where everything can be controlled. Many things cannot be treated as normal, so the two of them are struggling.
When a scholar met a soldier, he could not explain why. The second son of Peng, who was supposed to have no position and no power, said a word, and the two of them were taken to the Zhenfu Division by several sergeants. It was simply unimaginable to put them in the mainland.
It was too simple and crude, and it had no sense of beauty. Fang Yingwu sighed all the way.
From Ambassador Sun's hesitant words, he had already guessed that it was probably Mr. Peng who wanted to get some money from the warehouse, so he wanted to remove Ambassador Sun's stumbling block. But the appearance was too ugly, so Emperor Tiangao
That's why far away places are so careless.
But he said that the sergeant took Fang Yingwu and Ambassador Sun to the lobby of the Zhenfu Division. There happened to be a governor in the hall to decide the matter. The governor shouted and asked, "Who is there?"
The sergeant on Fang Yingwu's left took a step forward and reported: "Master Xue, I'm here. Guangyou Treasury Secretary Ren reported that the Treasury Ambassador was embezzling. Now the Treasury Ambassador and related personnel have been escorted."
When Xue Zhenfu heard this, he understood what was going on. Mr. Peng, who had greeted him before, shouted again: "Send your name!"
Ambassador Sun had a look of fear on his face and gave his name. Fang Yingwu also reported: "I am Yingwu below. He was sent from Beijing to serve in Yansui Town. He has been serving in Guangyouku for one month."
Xue Zhenfu frowned slightly when he heard this. Ambassador Sun was brought up for questioning. This was expected. However, it was unexpected to bring Fang Yingwu along with him. He only heard that a clerk was also convicted, but he
I didn’t expect that this bookstore was Fang Yingwu.
The Zhenfu Division is in charge of criminal matters. People sent from other places are registered. How could Xue Zhenfu not be impressed by such a special person like Fang Yingwu. He is also one of the few people who knows the identity of Fang Yingwu as a scholar. But it is estimated that
Second Young Master Peng didn't know, so he took Fang Yingwu along with him.
Xue Zhenfu thought for a while, special is special, but it cannot be regarded as a privilege. This is Yulin Guard, not the mainland, and the Hanlin Academy is far away.
The county magistrate is not as good as the current manager. In comparison, the immediate superior commander who can use military law is more terrifying.
Besides, military attachés and literati were not in the same circle, and Fang Yingwu was still an "imperial prisoner". He was already working as a clerk in a warehouse, so there was no face to speak of. If this face was not sold, it would not be sold.
Having made up his mind, Xue Zhenfu no longer cared about Fang Yingwu's identity and said, "Here is the witness. Do you two know the crime?"
Since Fang Yingwu entered the lobby of the Town Governor, his main goal was achieved. He watched the play leisurely, as if it had nothing to do with him. When he heard the Town Governor's question, he did not answer and turned around.
Went to see Ambassador Sun.
But I heard Ambassador Sun say with a bitter face: "Master Xue! Let me consider it for a moment!"
He wanted to plead guilty? Fang Yingwu vaguely thought of this. This was indeed a compromise.
Nowadays, instead of the Hongwu period when many people were killed because of corruption, the legal punishment for corruption has become much easier. Under normal circumstances, if an official commits corruption but does not violate the law, the punishment is dismissal from office and fines.
Ambassador Sun's willingness to plead guilty is equivalent to admitting defeat and giving up his official position. If the matter is settled quickly, people will just think that he is blocking the way. Other than that, there will be no future troubles.
If Ambassador Sun still insists on not pleading guilty, he may encounter some disaster when facing the commander of the Yulin Guards, the Young Master, who is far more powerful than him.
After all, in the town of Yulin City, big fists are the truth. In the final analysis, Ambassador Sun's official position is too unpopular, and he is never regarded as an official. There is not enough protection.
Therefore, in many cases, compared with suffering an unjust injustice and plead guilty happily, or working hard to seek the truth and clear oneself, the former is a more appropriate choice in many cases.
Thinking of this, Fang Yingwu no longer wanted to watch the show. He took a step forward and imitated Ambassador Sun's accent and shouted: "Master Xue! Please let me consider it carefully!"
With Xue Zhenfu's eyesight, he could also see Ambassador Sun's struggle. He was happy to see the outcome and just waited quietly. Although Fang Yingwu was absent-minded just now, since he wanted to think about it, he could wait.
However, Xue Zhenfu then heard Fang Yingwu shout: "I will give you the results later tomorrow!"
Bang! Xue Zhen was so angry that he slapped the case. Did Fang Yingwu deliberately play tricks on him? There was no reason to think about it for two days!
"Where are the left and right? Pull this man named Fang down and put him in jail!" Xue Zhenfu shouted.
This person was really black-hearted and unprofessional. Fang Yingwu didn't care much, so he quickly shouted: "Wait a minute! I still have an errand to do!"
Xue Zhenfu sneered at Fang Yingwu's ignorance, "Do you regard me as a three-year-old child? Just stay in jail for a few days, and you won't have to do any errands!"
Fang Yingwu sighed and said helplessly: "When I was working in Mizhi County the day before yesterday, I was lucky enough to fall into the eyes of Xin Futai, and was accepted as a teacher's staff. I returned to Yulin today with the intention of making a front stop, but I didn't have time to send the tickets to him.
To the Governor's Office.
Now Futai is about a hundred miles away from Yulin. If Master Xue doesn't let me leave, how can I get you to complete the errand of welcoming Futai to take office? According to Master Xue, I don't have to do it?"
Xue Zhenfu's sneer stopped abruptly. Governor? Fang Yingwu claimed to be the governor's chief? Is this true or false?
Fang Yingwu took out an official document from his arms and placed it on the official case in front of Xue Zhenfu. Then he cupped his hands and said, "Since Mr. Xue won't let me do this, please let Mr. Xue handle it."
Xue Zhenfu looked at the official document under his nose. He couldn't see clearly what was on it, but his eyes couldn't help but wander to the end. The inscription was "Right Deputy Governor of the Capital, Governor Yansui and Other Departments, and also praised and managed military affairs Yang", and it was stamped
Blood-red Imperial Guards.
This is not wrong. Fang Yingwu didn't dare to forge it so blatantly even if he had ten nerves. Does that mean that his claim to be a governor's staff is also true? Otherwise, why would Mr. Futai let Fang Yingwu stand in front of him?
After confirming the facts, Xue Zhenfu broke down in cold sweat, soaking his blue official robe.
The governor is the highest official on the ground in Yansui Town. Although he is not a local emperor like Wei Suo, he is still an imperial envoy who represents the imperial court.
The governor is a sole official, and there are no assistants in the governor's court. Therefore, the staff hired by the governor are equivalent to his right-hand man, and they must all be regarded as confidants.
Capturing a scholar assigned to serve and capturing a close aide of his superior, the governor, are two completely different things. The former is a legal issue, while the latter is a political issue, which can easily escalate into a provocation against the governor!
No wonder Fang Yingwu was very calm from the beginning. It turned out that he was so confident that Mr. Peng was really going to kill people this time!
Ambassador Sun, who stood side by side with Fang Yingwu as the criminal, was also shocked. He also knew the approximate purpose of Fang Yingwu's trip to Mizhi County, but he always felt that Fang Yingwu's idea was unreliable and a bit whimsical.
So what is the status of the governor, and did he send Fang Yingwu to fawn over him? But Ambassador Sun never expected that Fang Yingwu would come back and become a staff member of the governor.
Ambassador Sun suddenly understood. It was no wonder that when Fang Yingwu faced Mr. Peng just now, he kept saying that he wanted to go to Zhenfusi. This was actually digging a hole.
As long as it doesn't go to court, everything can be kept private or covered up. But once it goes to court, even if the arrest of the governor's staff is accomplished, no one can erase it.
There was silence in the lobby. Fang Yingwu smiled and said to the sergeant beside him: "Didn't you hear the command just now from Master Zhenfu? Why don't you lead me down to the prison quickly? What are you doing here in a daze?"
The sergeant looked at Xue Zhenfu, then took a few steps back and pretended to be deaf and dumb.
Xue Zhenfu finally woke up from his surprise. This matter was beyond what he could handle. Let Commander Peng make the decision for the matter caused by the Second Young Master Peng!
Thinking of this, Xue Zhenfu whispered a few instructions to the calligrapher next to him, asking the calligrapher to quickly report to the commander of the guards. Then he seemed to be an old monk in meditation, closing his eyes and saying nothing.
When Fang Yingwu saw this, he also stopped moving and waited quietly. I don't know how much time passed. He saw the calligrapher hurrying back and whispered a few words to Xue Zhenfu.
Xue Zhenfu stood up from his seat. He walked down the steps and came to Fang Yingwu. He solemnly clasped his fists and saluted, "I have been entrusted by the commander to apologize to Mr. Fang."
Xue Zhenfu apologized while observing Fang Yingwu's attitude. However, he saw that he accepted his gift without saying a word.
Then Xue Zhenfu continued to test: "What happened today is all a misunderstanding. You can leave now."
Fang Yingwu remained motionless, but he spoke: "You and I know it very well, and the commander must also know that what happened today was not a misunderstanding, but a deliberate frame-up. If you can't find out the truth, what will happen next time?" Do you want to explain?"
Xue Zhenfu seemed to have heard nothing and allowed Fang Yingwu to sarcastically say nothing. His words and actions just now were all based on the orders of the commander to test Fang Yingwu's bottom line.
If the situation can be easily resolved without commanding the Lord to lower his status, then everyone will naturally be happy. It doesn't matter if Xue Zhenfu is ridiculed in person.
Fang Yingwu laughed a few times and then said: "If the truth is unknown, then I don't want to leave. I'll just stay here in the Zhenfu Division for a few days. What do you think, Mr. Xue?"
A few drops of sweat appeared on Xue Zhenfu's forehead. He knew very well that the most difficult thing at the moment was the matter of "the governor's staff being arrested in the Zhenfu Department".
As long as Fang Yingwu refuses to leave, this situation will continue. As long as this state continues, it will be like a sword hanging above his head.
Seeing Xue Zhenfu's helpless look, Fang Yingwu changed his mind and said, "I'm just joking, I'm leaving now, so Mr. Xue doesn't have to worry!"
Fang Yingwu kept his word, winked at Ambassador Sun, took back the tickets from the public case, turned around and walked out.
Fang Yingwu and Ambassador Sun left, but Secretary Ren and others who served as witnesses to accuse the two of embezzlement looked pale and at a loss. Things had turned to such a point that they could neither leave nor stay. Both sides were worried. I can't be a human anymore.
After leaving the Weisuo office, Ambassador Sun was very excited after the disaster, and babbled to Fang Yingwu: "Since they have found Futai as their backer, and they are so arrogant, how can they give in and leave so easily? A little compensation.
Didn’t get it either.”
Fang Yingwu said disdainfully: "Who gave in? I was worried that Commander Peng would show up in person, so I had to leave quickly and not give him this chance."
"What do you mean?" Ambassador Sun was confused, but as soon as he asked, he suddenly understood.
Fang Yingwu was a member of the governor's staff, but he was caught in the subjugation department, which was equivalent to a slap in the governor's face. If Commander Peng did not come forward to apologize in person, his attitude was obviously a bit inappropriate and arrogant.
That's why Fang Yingwu said that he wanted to leave as soon as possible because he was worried that Commander Peng would appear in person. He did not give Commander Peng a chance to correct his attitude after testing, and characterized his attitude as "arrogant and arrogant" until the governor knew about it.
Attitude determines everything, even if it is a small matter, but if you encounter this kind of attitude, it must be taken seriously.
"You are cruel enough." Ambassador Sun extended his thumb in sincere praise. Asking for compensation is childish, and Fang Yingwu's approach is official skill.