The arrest of the mastermind behind the scenes is the core of this entire case, so we must be careful and make sure there is no room for error.
In addition, we must race against time to avoid wasting the opportunity.
Yes, in a surprise search like this, you have to try to catch the opponent off guard. If you give them enough time to react, it is likely to cause more trouble, and even the duck you get will fly away.
In view of this, the group did not bother to rest on the way, and all hurried on in a hurry. Finally, they arrived at their destination before noon.
Without further ado, let’s get down to business.
However, after a careful search, everyone present looked disappointed.
Are you going to work in vain today?
As far as the current villa is concerned, except for the occasional chirping of birds, there is no one around.
Could it be that the big fish ran away?
It is possible.
Zhang Li still refused to give up and ordered again: "As the saying goes: A cunning rabbit has three burrows. I suspect that there may be hidden places with hidden caves near this Zhuangzi. Let's search a few more times!"
"Yes!" all the officials replied in unison.
As a result, a carpet-like manhunt was launched again.
The officials searched very carefully and carefully, without any carelessness.
However, until the sun kissed the western mountains, nothing was found.
Xiaotong couldn't hide her disappointment and thought to herself: Could it be that the big fish really ran away?
They look very similar!
Yes, facts speak louder than words, and they are still in front of us. The place right now is indeed empty.
"well!"
Almost at the same time, everyone shook their heads and sighed.
Since there is no progress, there is no point in continuing the search. It is better to return home as soon as possible.
However, just when everyone was about to retreat angrily, a woman's faint laughter suddenly came to their ears.
Who is this?
Xiaotong followed the sound and saw that the person coming was Leng Qing.
Huh?
It's really strange. Didn't she follow her father to Ganfen County to help handle the case? Why did she suddenly appear here?
Leng Qing, however, had no intention of clearing up her doubts. She pointed directly at the man behind her and said, "Miss Xiaotong, Master Zhang, the person behind me is the big fish you want to search for..."
Um?
Hearing the word big fish, everyone stared at it.
Just him?
This is a man in his fifties. He has gray hair on his temples and an elegant air. He looks like the kind of person with a serious mind. However, his legs and feet don't seem to be very agile and he needs the help of a crutch to walk.
Looking again, although this person has been arrested, there is no fear on her face. On the contrary, there is a bit of fearless calmness. On the other hand, Leng Qing, she actually showed a slightly bowed posture, looking quite
For respect.
What's going on?
Everyone knows that the internal guards only take orders from the emperor. Except for a few nobles and noble court officials, almost no one of them looks down on them, let alone respects them.
But now, she bowed to that man.
Could it be that this captured man had some expensive background?
It can be established logically!
Xiaotong frowned slightly and looked at the man curiously.
Who is he?
…
As a daughter, Xiaotong collected nets for fishing around Fucheng, and as a father, Qi Yu did not lag behind in Ganfen County.
Previously, he issued an official document in his dual capacity as prefect and part-time county magistrate, ordering all county magistrates within Qiongzhou's jurisdiction to rush to Ganfen County as soon as possible after receiving the order to discuss matters.
As for what kind of things are to be discussed, some mentions were deliberately made in the official document.
It is said that Xie Jiong, the magistrate of Ganfen County, is suspected of colluding with officials from other districts to fabricate false cases and use them to tease Shangguan. Because of his bad nature and bad intentions, he must be severely punished to serve as a warning to others.
The implication is that in this case, officials from other places deliberately colluded with him. That's why they were asked to come and defend themselves to prove their innocence.
Therefore, Qi Yu made a request, ordering all county officials to rush to Ganfen County as quickly as possible after receiving the official document to discuss matters. If they are late or refuse to come, they will bear the consequences.
Haha, I summoned the prefect, why don’t you come and give it a try?
Will the officials believe his claims of innocence?
The answer is, basically I don’t believe it!
Because, during this period of time, various rumors about rectifying the official system suddenly spread in the official circles. Although they were just gossips, they also made the officials feel excited. So.
, Qi Yu's original plan only played a role in confusing the public and was not widely believed, but it was enough.
So, will officials be afraid?
Don't be afraid!
Because they chose to fight as a team.
After private deliberation, all the county officials decided that if Qi Yu really dared to fall out, they would unite and launch an attack to force him to make concessions.
Haha, no matter how cruel you are, Mr. Qi, you can't possibly punish us all, right?
This is the old saying that the law does not punish everyone. Once a gang appears, it will be difficult for the superiors to make a choice.
In addition, that place is in Ganfen County, not your Qiongzhou capital. Without your subordinates who support you, how can you support yourself?
After deliberation, all the county officials chose to work together and even chose to enter Thanksgiving County on the same day.
…
Qi Yu was not surprised at all by the confrontation between the county officials. He just smiled softly and said: "It seems that these individuals are dominating their positions and do not want to get down!"
Yin Junze said: "Of course, if you remove me from my official position, I will have no choice but to make a living and wait for my turn. No one would be happy with it."
Well, that's true.
However, you can’t not do it because of scruples and soft-heartedness.
For now, Qiongzhou's development is on the right track. If the problem of the official system is not resolved for a long time, it will become an obstacle to development.
As the saying goes, too many chickens cannot lay eggs. In the same way, too many officials will only increase chaos and be useless.
Therefore, it is imperative to streamline the bureaucracy. This is a major event that is beneficial to the people, and we must not be merciful to women.
Yin Jun thought for a while and said: "Back to business, what should we do next?"
Qi Yu replied almost without thinking: "Didn't I tell you before that I plan to hold a tea party, during which a cup of tea will release the power."
"Huh? Do you really want to throw a grand Hongmen Banquet?" Yin Jun was amused and said.
"Yes, I have thought about it carefully. This is the gentlest and most efficient method. If you go to them one by one for interviews, it will take half a year to complete, and you may even encounter unpredictable dangers."
Yin Jun replied: "As the saying goes, a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall, so what you do is considered safe."
"..."
Shaoqing, Qi Yu took out a thin piece of paper and said: "This is a brief letter from Leng Qing. It says that the magistrate of Changhua County is not very cooperative with her and has been 'rectified on the spot' by her.
In addition, she also claimed that she successfully caught the big fish behind the scenes, and she would make a decision only after I return to Fucheng to find out more about it."
Big fish?
Who is that person?
Faced with this question, Qi Yu also shook his head and said: "She didn't mention this in her letter, but she did make a reminder that the rumors about rectifying the official system were probably related to this big fish.
It was released on purpose."
Yin Jun was startled when he heard this, and said: "According to common sense, there is almost no 'very likely' situation for anyone who falls into the hands of the internal guards. Could it be that... this person has a special background, so that Leng Qing did not
Dare you use force to force a confession?"
"It's very possible!" Qi Yu nodded without comment.
In addition, the letter did not mention the real name of the fish at all, probably because of some considerations.
So here comes the problem. In this land of Qiongzhou, you are the king here, and there is no one who is bigger than you.