The eighth day of February, Gaohui County, Longying Prefecture.
Inside the county government office, the county magistrate Hu Lizhen was dressed in official uniform, with an awe-inspiring look on her face.
After the head-on conflict with Gao Wenbo, he has been completely sidelined these days, and it can be said that he is hampered in everything he does.
But even so, he still used various means to deal with several big players within his own capabilities.
Today, he originally planned to go out for a walk, but a messenger came from the government office, telling him that the prefect would be arriving soon.
So now, Hu Lizhen can only stay in the county government office and wait for Gao Wenbai to come over and fight with each other.
About half an hour later, there was movement outside the county government office.
The county chief registrar and others went out to greet him, but Hu Lizhen was still sitting in her seat without moving at all.
After a while, the prefect Gao Wenbai walked in, his expression full of gloom.
Entering the lobby, Gao Wenbai asked sternly: "Hu Lizhen, you are so presumptuous. Why don't you welcome the superior when he arrives?"
Standing up from the chair, Hu Lizhen replied calmly: "Gaofutai, the law of Jin Dynasty said that Shangguan must welcome him personally when he arrives?"
"you……"
Gao Wenbo really didn't know what to say about this, because this was indeed not a legal requirement.
Gao Wenbai sneered twice to cover up his embarrassment. Gao Wenbai took the official document from his entourage and said: "This is an official document from the Ministry of Personnel. Because you plundered people's wealth and were domineering, after I reported to the court, the Ministry of Official Affairs exempted you from your duties."
The position of county magistrate!”
There have been a lot of changes recently. As long as the reasons are sufficient and the officials are not personally appointed by Zhao Yanxun, it is not difficult to remove a county magistrate.
Of course, this requires the joint efforts of many people.
Hearing Gao Wenbai's words, Hu Lizhen was in disbelief.
"Show him!"
The county magistrate took the official document from Gao Wenbai and put it on Hu Lizhen's desk.
Looking carefully, Hu Lizhen clenched her hands with anger burning in her eyes.
Seeing Hu Lizhen's expression, Gao Wenbai felt very happy. Today he came in person just for the scene before him.
Immediately afterwards, Gao Wenbai said coldly: "This person is no longer the magistrate of the county. It seems that he should no longer be sitting in the hall!"
The people next to him were happy to understand, and they were about to step forward to chase the person away.
"I can leave by myself!" Hu Lizhen yelled angrily.
Although he has been removed from the post of county magistrate, he still has a strong and upright spirit. At this moment, he roared with anger and directly silenced everyone present.
After saying that, Hu Lizhen flicked her sleeves, stood up and left the lobby.
Looking at Hu Lizhen's back, Gao Wenbai sneered and said: "Go back with me in a moment, the people from the Yamen are waiting for you!"
The people from the Procuratorate and Envoys Department were waiting, which meant that Hu Lizhen's crimes were still being investigated. It was obvious that Gao Wenbo had committed a murderous attack.
Everyone in the county government had a clearer understanding of Gao Wenbai's ruthlessness.
After a while, Hu Lizhen packed her things and left the county government office with Gao Wenbai.
In order to deliberately humiliate him, Gao Wenbo acted coyly and forced him to ride in the carriage in the name of pity for his difficulty in walking.
"You are in your thirties and have served as county magistrate for five years. Why are you still so ignorant?"
"It's your own fault that you're in this situation now!"
In the face of ridicule, even though she had lost her official position and would become a prisoner, Hu Lizhen had no idea of admitting defeat.
"The sky is clear, you guys won't be arrogant for long!" Hu Lizhen scolded angrily.
With a sneer, Gao Wenbai said: "You are really simple-minded. You have ended up in this situation. Do you think it is just me?"
Now that Hu Lizhen was about to be questioned, Gao Wenbai was in a good mood, so he came up with the idea of teaching Hu Lizhen a lesson.
Just listen to what he went on to say: "In the past, when you were an official, you had to cling to your superiors, win over local sages, form an alliance, and have the same interests..."
"Only when you are in office can you feel like a fish in water, and when you govern can you be proud of your reputation. Only in this way can you have the opportunity to go further!"
Speaking of this, Gao Wenbai's tone turned cold and said: "As an official, not only did you fail to build good relationships, but you also offended everyone. Naturally, everyone will deal with you!"
"So you are wrong. It's not that I want to suppress you, but that the officialdom cannot tolerate you!"
Gao Wenbai originally thought that his words would hit Hu Lizhen, but the latter was completely indifferent at the moment.
"Gaofutai, do you think you are right if you say too much?"
"The sun will shine brightly, and you will receive retribution at some point!"
Seeing Hu Lizhen being so stubborn, Gao Wenbo wanted to laugh at him for being pedantic, but seeing the other party's calm and composed look, Gao Wenbo couldn't laugh at all.
"Take him down!" Gao Wenbai said coldly.
Continuing to let Hu Lizhen sit in the car will only make him feel uncomfortable, so of course he is out of sight and out of mind.
"Hahaha……"
Listening to Hu Lizhen's cheerful laughter, Gao Wenbo felt extremely harsh.
It took half a day to get from the county seat to the government office, and the sun had already set when we arrived.
But when Gao Wenbai stepped into the government office, he found that in addition to the inspectors, the governor of the capital, Chen Yushan, was also here.
In addition, there was a strange official in the Yamen, whom Gao Wenbo had no impression of.
Gao Wenbai quickly greeted Chen Yushan and asked, "Sir, what are you doing?"
Unexpectedly, Chen Yushan didn't look at him at all. Instead, he turned to the strange official and said, "Master Liu, this person is Gao Wenbai!"
Chen Yushan's introduction made Gao Wenbai feel bad.
Normally when you introduce someone, you first address your official position and then your name. But when Chen Yushan addressed you by name, it was like... a relationship.
"Sir, may I ask who this is?"
Turning around, the smile on Chen Yushan's face disappeared and he said: "This is the Censor of the Imperial Procuratorate, Mr. Liu Jinghui, who is here to investigate your matter!"
Such a young censor of Qiandu? It is very likely that he is the group of people who came from Longyou... Gao Wenbai thought to himself.
Not to mention, this guy's mind is really fast and he captures information very keenly.
Come to investigate your own affairs? What have you committed?
"Are you Gao Wenbo?"
No matter how young the other party is, they are not only of higher rank than me, but also have a close relationship with the emperor, which is definitely not something that I can despise.
Thinking of this, Gao Wenbai responded humbly: "Yes!"
"That one outside is Hu Lizhen, the magistrate of Gaohui County?"
"This person is Hu Lizhen, but he has been dismissed!"
Liu Jinghui glanced at Gao Wenbai and then said: "Yes, he is indeed no longer the magistrate of Gaohui County, but the censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate!"
Hearing this, not only Gao Wenbai was shocked, but Hu Lizhen outside the lobby was also shocked.
What is going on here? Sometimes he is dismissed from office, and sometimes he is put under supervision as a censor.
Seeing that Chen Yushan and others were silent, Gao Wenbai waited until he got into trouble, but at this moment he still tried his best to remain calm and asked: "Sir, are you kidding? How can this person be dismissed from his post for a crime? How can he go to the Metropolitan Procuratorate?
Taking office?"
"Crime? What crime? What evidence is there?"
After asking three questions in a row, Liu Jinghui took out the official document and said, "This is the latest appointment from the Ministry of Personnel. Do you want to take a look?"
Gao Wenbai just wanted to pick him up, but was glared at by Chen Yushan. The next moment, he was covered in cold sweat. Why did the real owner even look at him?
With a cold snort, Liu Jinghui said loudly: "Hu Lizhen, hurry up and take over the appointment!"
At this moment, Hu Lizhen felt like a dream, because everything seemed unreal.
From a county magistrate to a censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, instead of being dismissed from office, he was promoted.
Walking into the lobby, taking the official letter from Liu Jinghui, and looking at the familiar official seal, Hu Lizhen burst into tears.
After all, the imperial court is still upright, and there is hope for the world after all!
Everyone in the lobby had their own thoughts, but they heard Liu Jinghui say solemnly: "Imposed additional taxes in the spring, and some people took the opportunity to plunder people's wealth. The Emperor Long Yan was furious and ordered the Third Division and the Ministry of Household Affairs to conduct a strict investigation!"
"The supervisory censor Hu Lizhen is responsible for this matter in Longying Mansion!"
Looking at Hu Lizhen, Liu Jinghui showed a rare smile on his face and said: "Master Hu, from now on, you will be investigating the case under orders!"
Hearing Liu Jinghui's last words, Gao Wenbai froze, and then endless fear lingered in his heart.
When Hu Lizhen was the county magistrate, he would be in trouble. Now that he has become an imperial envoy, does he still have a way to survive?
At this moment, Gao Wenbai finally understood why Chen Yushan had a cold attitude. It turned out that the old guy had received wind of the news and wanted to do the cutting in advance.
Thinking of this, Gao Wenbai heard Hu Lizhen's voice in his ears.
"Master Gao, are you okay?"
The next moment, Gao Wenbai was so furious that he fainted.
