When a new official, especially a new chief official, takes office, the first thing he has to consider is how to establish a foothold. If he cannot stand, all his ambitions will be out of the question. That is why there is a theory of the three things a new official should do when he takes office.
But there is no fixed answer to this question. It completely varies from person to person, from place to place, and the burning methods of the three fires are also different.
Tonight, a hall in the Governor's Office is brightly lit, and a banquet is held here. This banquet is also a formal meeting between Governor Yang and the officials of the city. The commander of the guard station, the commander of the colleagues, the commander, the governor, the experience
, as well as the deputy commander-in-chief and staff general of the battalion all participated. Only the commander-in-chief Mr. Xu was on patrol outside and could not attend the meeting.
Governor Yang looked around the guests in the hall, and all the people he saw were military attachés, and none of the civilian officials were seen. This made him sigh with emotion for a moment, and he had the most intuitive feeling about the situation in the border town. No wonder Fang Yingwu said that the essence of Yulin City
It was still a large military camp. After taking office, the top priority was to run schools, promote education, and correct customs.
Serving as chief companions to Governor Yang were his two aides, one was the old man Cui who was used to it, and the other was Fang Yingwu, who was new to the local area.
If we say that when he first met Fang Yingwu in Mizhi County, Governor Yang mostly gave him face because of his background.
But when he arrived in Yulin City, Governor Yang found that he really couldn't find anyone with higher academic qualifications than Fang Yingwu. It couldn't be said that there was no one available, but it was difficult to find someone better.
Commander Peng and Xue Zhenfu of the guard station looked at each other. They originally guessed that Fang Yingwu's claim to be the governor's staff might be bragging, or that the governor was just looking after him out of favor. After all, Fang Yingwu was too old.
It's too light, and it doesn't look like a curtain seat for understanding the world.
But judging from the situation tonight, Fang Yingwu was serious and present with Master Cui, which shows that he is not a pretense.
Commander Peng sent a few more glances to Xue Zhenfu. Xue Zhenfu understood and picked up the wine cup. The other party replied: "There were many misunderstandings the day before yesterday. I borrowed this glass of wine to apologize to Mr. Fang."
This was also what they had agreed upon in advance. I don't know if the governor knew about this matter, so they should take the initiative to find someone under the stairs first. It would be best if they could resolve it completely.
Some things can be done in private, but not in front of others. Fang Yingwu probably also has to pay attention to a certain amount of dignity. He can't be too mean in front of the governor and leave a bad impression.
Sure enough, Governor Yang interrupted and asked, "What is the misunderstanding?"
Xue Zhenfu turned around and replied: "The lower official investigated a warehouse embezzlement case and accidentally captured Mr. Fang to the Zhenfu Department. He almost missed the important event in Futai. This is all our fault."
Fang Yingwu frowned secretly. He didn't like what he heard. It seemed that Fang Yingwu had really committed corruption, and then stopped investigating because he was close to the governor.
After answering the governor, Xue Zhenfu drank the wine in the cup and said to Fang Yingwu: "So, I would like to apologize to Mr. Fang here."
Fang Yingwu stopped his cup and said sarcastically: "Isn't it just a misunderstanding? You, Mr. Xue, can't do anything in the guard. What's the point of doing it at this time? Such a big injustice happened in Yulin Guard. Please take charge of it."
Why didn't he express anything from beginning to end?"
Fang Yingwu means that you are not qualified to make the decision from beginning to end, so don’t jump out and be a puppet, let the real owner come forward. Xue Zhenfu waited again. Seeing that Fang Yingwu just lowered his head to eat and drink, and stopped talking to
He spoke and had no choice but to turn his head and look at Commander Peng.
Commander Peng thought for a while, then put on the air of an elder and said: "Mr. Fang, listen to my advice, don't be too narrow-minded. Don't be too fussy about life. The right way is to be more generous."
Fang Yingwu sneered and said, "What's the meaning of this?"
"Just let it go if there is a little misunderstanding. Why bother holding on to it," Peng commanded.
Fang Yingwu sneered, "Master Peng has misunderstood and misunderstood again and again, and he kept saying these two words. What do you want to explain? Do you want to explain that this is a private matter, big or small? Wrong! In my eyes, this is definitely not a private matter, but
This is a public matter, I advise Mr. Peng not to abandon public service for personal reasons!"
Governor Yang repeatedly persuaded the deputy commander to drink. Master Cui bowed his head and ate and drank. Others also toasted. No one intervened to stop the fight. It was as if nothing happened in the hall. Fang Yingwu and Mr. Peng seemed to be chatting and laughing.
No one tried to dissuade him, so Fang Yingwu naturally continued happily, "Master Peng is not convinced by what I said? How dare I ask Master Peng? Ambassador Sun is an official, and I am a student. Your office arrests officials and students without permission. Xue Zhenfu even wants to
Who gave your government the power to send us to prison? I am very unclear about this, and I hope Commander Peng can enlighten me."
Commander Peng retorted: "The border areas are no better than the hinterland, and the military towns are no better than the prefectures and counties. Naturally, there is a reason to act expediently!"
Fang Yingwu slapped the table and yelled: "Only in the imperial edict given to the governor-general does it contain the words "acting for convenience". How can you, Peng Qing, be so virtuous and capable as to dare to claim the power of "acting for convenience" on your own? Do you want to rebel?"
The reason why governors or commanders-in-chief of war zones have authority is because the edicts granted to them by the imperial court often contain words such as "acting on expediency" and "engaging in military law." Without these words, the authority will be reduced by more than half.
However, Commander Peng knew that what he said about acting expediently was a customary colloquial expression, and Fang Yingwu misinterpreted it as a term used to confer authority, accusing him of expanding his authority without authorization.
What is the difference between this and slander? How could he, a dignified third-grade commander, tolerate Fang Yingwu’s reprimand by naming him? He immediately became furious, stood up, pointed at Fang Yingwu and cursed: "You bastard! You were assigned here in the first place.
At that time, I refused to take you in, so you were resentful and slandered me for revenge!"
Fang Yingwu turned a deaf ear to Commander Peng's insults and continued to ask: "I still have a second point that I don't understand. The person the commanding sergeant has repeatedly arrested is none other than the second young master of your mansion. May I ask what the official title of the second young master Peng is?
What position does he hold now? Why can he command the sergeant to handle cases? "
This left Commander Peng speechless. It was not unusual for a son to use his father's subordinates, but it was not appropriate to say so publicly, especially in front of the governor.
After thinking about it, I could only say: "I am a hereditary military attaché in the Peng family. It is true that the younger generation learns how to do things in advance and is familiar with the situation."
Fang Yingwu smiled and did not dwell on this issue, and asked: "The third point that I don't understand even more is that although Guangyouku is located in Yulinwei, its boss is the Shaanxi Chief Executive Branch.
There is also the governor's palace at the top, which is by no means a matter of the Yulinwei family.
The second young master of your house was so upset that he arrogantly arrested Ambassador Ku and imprisoned him. This is really arrogant, domineering and unscrupulous! You, Commander Peng, can't even do such a thing, but you let your son do it anyway. The official business of your Yulin Guards,
Is this how it’s done?”
Without waiting for Commander Peng to answer, Fang Yingwu concluded: "Your office has made so many mistakes and yet you don't want to regret it. Instead, you use the word misunderstanding again and again!"
The three unclear points mentioned below are all business matters. You knew it with intent, but which point did you and I misunderstand? You dare to say that others are not broad-minded because you are so ignorant of public and private matters. Could it be that you are in cahoots with you, Peng Qing?
Are you broad-minded? Thank you very much!"
After going around here, Fang Yingwu could be said to have cleaned up the sewage that Xue Zhenfu deliberately poured on himself.
Commander Peng was a rough guy, and his talk was nowhere near as good as Fang Yingwu. He was provoked again and again, and suddenly he became arrogant. He shouted sternly: "This is how I, the Yulin Guard, do things, so what?"
"I don't have the final say on what to do. I need to ask Futai for instructions." Fang Yingwu said calmly, then turned around and saluted Governor Yang.
Governor Yang glanced at Commander Peng coldly and ordered without any doubt: "Master Peng, sit down and talk, let's see what you look like!"
He also criticized: "What do you think of doing things like this? Those who know think you are lax in controlling your subordinates and teaching your children poorly; those who don't know think you are separatist in border towns and claiming to be king!"
Not to mention Commander Peng, even Fang Yingwu broke out in a few drops of cold sweat. As expected of Mr. Futai, he stood tall when he saw the problem, and he buckled his hat even more loudly. He couldn't refuse, he couldn't refuse.
Commander Peng said angrily: "If I know my crime, please ask Fu Tai to impeach the court!" He didn't believe it. As soon as Governor Yang took office, he dared to go to the court to impeach local senior officials without any scruples. This was obviously a deliberate exclusion.
alien.
Governor Yang suddenly smiled, like a spring breeze, and said, "You say you are guilty? In fact, it is not a crime, at most it is just some faults. Since you say you know your mistakes, what faults do you say you have?"
Commander Peng was at a loss for words. Do you want to list his faults one by one in person? How is this possible?
At this time, Fang Yingwu suddenly interjected: "Who has no fault? Futai cannot be impeached by the court. Since Mr. Peng knows his mistake, he can just write a letter of repentance to Futai."
"Okay, get some paper and pen!" Governor Yang ordered the servant next to him.
Commander Peng watched helplessly as the food and wine on the table were removed and replaced with pens, ink, paper and inkstones. He felt so depressed that he wanted to overturn the table in one breath.
There was silence in the hall. The other military attachés looked at Commander Peng and felt as if a rabbit had died and a fox had died. The atmosphere was very depressing for a while.
Governor Yang slowly looked around, taking in everyone's expressions, coughed a few times, and said loudly: "There is something else I want to know first.
We would like to petition the imperial court to establish Confucianism, Social Studies, and Military Disciples Associations in Yulin City. All students studying in the military can enroll and seek literary fame."
What? Fame? All the military attachés in the hall suddenly heard this. How could they care about Commander Peng's depression? They all looked at Governor Yang with intense eyes.
There are no parents in the world who don’t want their children to become successful. If they have the opportunity to let their children and grandchildren gain fame and become scholars, they dare not say that they will pay the price, but it is acceptable to pay half of their entire wealth!
Although the military attachés were eager to know more, Governor Yang remained silent and only said: "This court has discussed it carefully with Fang Yingwu before announcing the details. You just have to wait patiently."
Smart people have guessed that this Fang Yingwu must be a key figure in running the school. After all, this person has the second highest academic qualification in Yulin City (the first is already the governor), so he is qualified to preside over things.
Fang Yingwu had completed tonight's task, and he began to think wildly in his mind. The governor used this trick with kindness and power at the same time, and he knew how to handle it very skillfully.