Seeing that Yang Fan was so disrespectful to him, Duan Zhixuan was both angry and surprised.
He holds an imperial edict in his hands!
Does this guy really dare to arrest someone by force?
Seeing the soldiers approaching step by step, it was obvious that they would not give up.
Duan Zhixuan really didn't know if Yang Fan was just trying to give him a blow, or if he really wanted to break up with him completely!
But he knew he couldn't back down and could only bite the bullet.
Thinking of this, Duan Zhixuan raised the imperial edict and shouted: "Yang Fan, this is the edict. Do you really want to disobey the emperor's order?"
Although he knew that Yang Fan did not take the imperial edict seriously, he knew that he could not give in at this time.
If you are a coward and let your own people be arrested, then who will hang out with you in the future?
So Duan Zhixuan decided to make a final struggle and did not want to retreat.
Yang Fan certainly had no reason to retreat.
How could you give up so easily when you finally caught such a good opportunity?
This is a good time to cut off the opponent's wings.
Just take down all these tough soldiers.
From now on, no matter how much Duan Zhixuan jumps around in Jiangnan, he will never be able to escape from the palm of his hand.
Therefore, Yang Fan took a few steps forward and said without giving in: "Mr. Bao Guo, this is Huating County. Who are you trying to scare with the imperial edict?"
"Besides, the imperial edict is not for you to do anything wrong with."
"Since you have come to Huating County to serve as the governor-general, you should abide by the rules here."
"He refused to be examined for no reason and dared to beat officials. The circumstances are extremely bad. If he is not treated, he will not be indignant among the people."
"If the duke blocks it again, then don't blame me, the governor, for reporting to the emperor that you are misusing the imperial edict and doing whatever you want."
Duan Zhixuan's nose was almost crooked with anger, he glared and yelled: "Yang Fan, you are just messing around. I was appointed by the emperor to take up the post, but you let people search deliberately, obviously to target the prince of my country."
"If you dare to arrest my people casually, I will report it to Your Majesty and punish you for falsely accusing a colleague."
In fact, it makes sense for Duan Zhixuan to think so.
Even in Chang'an City, the city guards did not dare to search the Duke's motorcade.
But Huating County, a small county, wanted to conduct a forcible search.
In his opinion, Yang Fan just wanted to give him a blow.
That's why I deliberately made things difficult for him!
Yang Fan did not back down and asked loudly to the people on the side: "Tell me, will the caravan entering the city be searched? Or are you saying that I am deliberately making things difficult for the new Chang Shi?"
As soon as this statement came out, the people present immediately started talking.
"Since the Grand Governor took office, large motorcades entering and leaving the city have been inspected. How can we target them?"
"Yeah, it seems like this guy is just messing around and trying to find a reason to beat someone. It's so abominable!"
"Yes, this person must be used to being domineering in the capital, so he thought he would make an exception when he came to our Huating County. He didn't even think about whose territory this was!"
Duan Zhixuan suddenly changed his face when he heard everyone's discussion.
Do all convoys passing through the city gate really need to be searched?
If this is the case, then they not only refused to search, but also beat the soldiers guarding the city, which is indeed a violation of the rules.
At this time, Zhixuan felt a little weak in his heart.
I originally wanted to insist that Yang Fan was deliberately looking for trouble.
Now public opinion is overwhelmingly in favor of Yang Fan, and the pressure is on his own side again.
If Yang Fan directly accuses him of acting recklessly based on his status, and even deliberately beating officials, he will be in big trouble.
When the time comes, let alone holding office, the best outcome would be to not be punished.
More importantly, once his reputation is ruined, it will be impossible to compete with Yang Fan in Jiangnan.
However, he was fortunate that no one was killed.
Although his subordinates may be punished, the most they can do is lose money.
As long as money can solve it, it's not a big deal.
But once you lose money, it is equivalent to admitting your mistake.
Do you still want your own face?
Wouldn’t it be a joke to argue with one’s own reasoning just now?
Such a contradictory mentality made Duan Zhixuan's face uncertain, and he didn't know what to do.
Seeing that Duan Zhixuan was silent, Yang Fan asked calmly: "Does the Duke still want to stop the governor from taking people?"
"Isn't it just to hurt people? We just need to pay for it, so there's no need to arrest them, right?" Duan Zhixuan bit back and finally made a compromise.
As long as you don't arrest your own people.
Yang Fan chuckled: "Praise to the Lord, the rules are the rules. Do you want to pay for it and end the matter? That will only happen after the crime is determined."
"Master Bao, I think you'd better not stop me from taking someone else. Otherwise, why don't you blame me for taking you down and punishing you with obstructing law enforcement?"
Hearing this, Duan Zhixuan was so angry that he glared at Yang Fan and said, "Are you really going to fight me to the death?"
Yang Fan's face became solemn and he said seriously: "What did you say, Duke? Did I make a mistake in enforcing the law impartially?"
"In the laws of the Tang Dynasty, princes who break the law are as guilty as the common people, and the Duke's subordinates are tyrannical and overbearing, beating officials in public. This is lawlessness."
"Does the Duke really want to use the imperial edict to practice favoritism and malpractice, and deliberately protect his subordinates from committing crimes?"
Zhai Changsun and his party's mouths twitched when they heard this.
In the past, I just knew that most of my governors acted boldly and did not follow the rules, but I didn't want to be so shameless.
It stands to reason that there is no need for Yang Fan to come forward to resolve a fight like this.
It was obvious that he deliberately neglected the newly appointed chief to anger them.
Although Duan Zhixuan and others' beating of the city defenders was not deliberately set by Yang Fan, there were still countless holes for the Duke to exploit.
Nowadays, Yang Fan deliberately refuses to give up, and even speaks such a righteous and awe-inspiring truth, which is simply unheard of.
However, everyone supports Yang Fan's approach.
After all, Duan Zhixuan is obviously here to fight for power, how can everyone let him get what he wants?
Seeing that Yang Fan showed no intention of giving in, Duan Zhixuan finally understood.
This guy was obviously trying to trick him, deliberately not coming to greet him in an attempt to provoke him.
As long as he is irritated and behaves wrongly, he will cling to it, and he will fall into the trap.
The situation in front of him is extremely unfavorable to him. If he is killed, who knows whether this kid will really take him down?
Duan Zhixuan took a deep breath and said: "Yang Fan, although you and I have old grudges, they are only personal grudges."
"Now that we are all officials of the Tang Dynasty and we all work for His Majesty, why should we hold on to our past personal grudges?"
"Now that Jiangnan has opened up, it is time to work together to develop Jiangnan. Why don't we give up our old grudges and jointly manage Jiangnan to repay His Majesty's kindness?"
He also wanted to make one last effort, hoping that by showing weakness, Yang Fan would be able to stop.
Yang Fan pretended to be shocked and asked: "What did the Duke say? I enforce the law and do it impartially. How can I have any personal grudges?"
"Besides, I am a broad-minded person, how can I remember the grudges from the past until now?"
"You have really wronged me, but the Duke has always remembered our grudges. From this point of view, the Duke is not very broad-minded."
"You came here to serve with emotions, so how can we cooperate sincerely? Doesn't this live up to His Majesty's expectations?"
You want me to let you go just by showing weakness?
What a beautiful thought!
If it weren't for you, an old guy with an imperial edict, I really want to arrest you too.
Besides, Yang Fan was still feeling angry at this time.
I have been born and died in Jiangnan, calculating this, calculating that...
Huating County also spent tens of millions of dollars to achieve its current situation.
You old boy wants to pick peaches as soon as you come here. Do you really think that having an imperial edict is a big deal?
Seeing this scene, Duan Zhixuan finally understood that Yang Fan knew that he was coming to seize power from him, and had no intention of slowly fighting with him.
Instead, he deliberately wanted to wipe out all his wings so that he would have no chance to stand up.
But now that the other party has caught him, what can he do?
I was careless and fell into a passive situation. It was really a mistake at every step.
He could guarantee that if he insisted on protecting his subordinates, he might not dare to kill Yang Fan on the spot.
But it is really easy to kill all the people you brought with you for various reasons.
Although trying to compromise may become the laughing stock of Jiangnan, there will be plenty of time to regain face in the future.
The most important thing now is to stay in Huating County, then there is still room for redemption!
Many aristocratic families in the south of the Yangtze River dislike Yang Fan very much. As long as they find opportunities to cooperate with these people, they will eventually bring down Yang Fan.
Thinking of this, Duan Zhixuan gritted his teeth and said: "In that case, please do as you please, Governor-General. However, I have to remind you that as things change, a person will not always be so lucky!"
This time, Duan Zhixuan completely admitted his defeat.
Although I am convinced, my words cannot be softened. My subordinates are listening!
Yang Fan smiled, cupped his hands and said, "The Duke is impartial and selfless, and he kills relatives with justice. He is truly a role model in officialdom, and I admire him."
Having said this, Yang Fan turned around and looked at Xi Junmai and others and said: "Look, as the founding father of the country, his consciousness is different. If you are wrong, you are wrong. You must dare to admit it."
"In the future, you must all learn from the Duke. Don't rely on your status to bully the weak, and don't act like a mad dog that bites everyone in sight."
"If you dare to disobey the rules, don't come here when the time comes. The governor will also come to kill your relatives for justice. Did you hear that?"
"heard it!"
Xi Junmai and Zhai Changsun puffed out their chests and led a group of soldiers to roar in unison.
However, my heart almost burst out laughing.
My own chief governor is simply too bad.
These words not only secretly called Duan Zhixuan and his party mad dogs, but also alienated the relationship between the guards and Duan Zhixuan.
Didn’t you see the disappointment in the eyes of the guards who just hit me?
After all, they didn't expect that Duan Zhixuan would give in so easily.
It can also be seen from this that they are just Duan Zhixuan's swords.
And it is a knife that can be taken away and thrown away at any time.
Duan Zhixuan was so angry that he almost vomited blood when he heard that Yang Fan had taken advantage of him and acted like a good boy.
But now that the matter had come to this, he could only stare blankly and watch as his men were taken down one by one.
If looks could kill, Yang Fan might have been killed millions of times by Duan Zhixuan.
At this moment, he wanted to rush forward and cut Yang Fan into pieces.
Because this guy is so annoying!
But Yang Fan seemed not to notice, and waved his hand calmly: "Suppress all the thugs who participated in beating officials and people, and at the same time let the people who were beaten go and record their confessions, and record those who need compensation one by one.
Please file the case and let these people pay for the medical expenses in the future.”
"promise!"
As all these people were captured, thunderous applause erupted throughout the scene.
Since ancient times, nobles and nobles have always been at a high level, and officials have always protected each other.
Now Yang Fan directly punished them, not even paying attention to the imperial edict, obviously treating them as human beings.
But no one knows that the reason why Yang Fan is so tough is just to damage Duan Zhixuan's prestige and face.
However, the people can't care so much. They only know that Yang Fan will not give up even if he faces the Duke of the country.
Even in the face of imperial edicts, we must plead for the people!
Such an official is simply an upright official whose reputation will be passed down through the ages.
How lucky they are to live under such officials!
The people watching were happy.
Immediately, someone shouted loudly in the crowd: "The Governor is fair and selfless, and is indeed a role model in officialdom. We are so lucky to be loved and cared for by the Governor!"
"The Governor is mighty!"
There were shouts and shouts from the crowd, and the scene was very lively.
Yang Fan twitched the corners of his mouth.
Are you really impartial and selfless?
Not necessarily!
However, this feeling is really good!
No wonder there have been so many upright and upright officials in all dynasties.
It turns out that the exhilaration of being sought after by others is really different.
Different from Yang Fan's leisurely and contented look, Duan Zhixuan's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.
All the minions he brought with him have been captured, and it is obviously impossible to do anything in the near future.
Yang Fan is so ruthless that he cut off his right and left arms in one fell swoop. How awesome!
Looking at Duan Zhixuan's uncertain expression, Yang Fan chuckled and said, "I admire Duke Bao for his profound understanding of justice. However, these are all misunderstandings. As long as we find out the cause and effect of the matter, it will be no big deal."
"Actually, you are a little bit resentful of me today. If I had come to pick you up earlier, this wouldn't have happened."
"Well, it's probably because there are so many things going on in the house that the Duke came to take up his duties today and couldn't come to pick you up in time. I hope the Duke will forgive you."
"But so are you, my lord. Just check. You haven't transported any contraband, so why are you afraid of checking?"
"Okay, the matter has been dealt with properly. The specific punishment will be determined by yourself."
"However, it was me who treated the Duke lightly today, or the Duke has a lot of money. Don't be too fussy about it.
Looking at Yang Fan's smiling face, Duan Zhixuan wished he could rush forward and kill him with a knife.
Nima.
This guy is too stupid.
Duan Zhixuan really wanted to punch this kid in the face!
What the hell, you didn’t come to greet me and found a ridiculous excuse because you had too many things to do. Who would believe this?
What's more, Duan Zhixuan had already sent someone to notify Yang Fan in advance.
Yang Fan said it was too late because he had many things to do, which was simply bullshit.
Now it seems that this guy Yang Fan is just trying to give himself eye drops.
Just to give myself a show of confidence.
Obviously, Yang Fan succeeded!
After this incident, Duan Zhixuan really wanted to become the laughing stock of the entire Tang Dynasty officialdom.
He holds the imperial edict in his hand and cannot even protect his subordinates. Who will play with him in the future?
Duan Zhixuan was a little depressed.
I don't know why, but every time I face Yang Fan, I am always at a loss.
Could it be that this guy can't overcome it on his own?