The treatment Governor Li received in the county government office was completely different from that in the government office. All kinds of people greeted him warmly along the way until he entered Magistrate Chen's official office.
In the room, County Magistrate Chen was discussing matters with Master Huang. When Master Huang saw Li You, he smiled and said, "There are few guests, few guests. Isn't this Lord Li of the government office?"
Li You met the magistrate of Chen County. He sat down and exchanged a few words before speaking out: "I came here today to inspect Chiang Kai-shek in Xishui. I also ask the county magistrate to make the decision."
Afterwards, Li You gave a general account of Jiang's inspection, but did not mention the matter of Fucheng's granary. He also wanted to observe the attitude of Magistrate Chen towards him, to see if he was indifferent or perfunctory or if everything remained the same.
"This is just a small matter, you don't have to worry." Chen Zhixian didn't show any difficulty at all and agreed simply and neatly.
Li You went even further and said, "Please ask the county magistrate to issue a sign detaining Chiang for inspection."
Chen Zhixian frowned and said: "How can a person be so narrow-minded? This is too much. It is really inappropriate to make a big fuss over trivial matters."
It is not impossible for a county magistrate to go on inspection under the detention rule, but it needs a suitable reason. Otherwise, the crime of imprisoning a court official without any reason will be enough for him, so the magistrate Chen declined.
Mr. Huang secretly thought that Li You was definitely not a person who was so ignorant that he had wrongful intentions. It seemed that there was something to say in the matter, so he said, "Let me tell you clearly what the purpose of Mr. Li's visit is."
"Because Jiang's inspection was involved in a shocking case in the city." Li You said, and then he got to the point, telling the whole story about Gusucang, and also pointed out the things that were collectively involved in the case.
It is suggested that Chen Zhi County can use Jiang's inspection as an introduction to participate.
Hearing this somewhat unbelievable but shocking incident that caused the heads of officials to fall to the ground, Magistrate Chen and Master Huang were both moved. They couldn't help but look at each other, and they could see the shock in each other's eyes.
"Is this really happening?" Chen Zhixian confirmed.
"It's true. If the county magistrate doesn't believe it, he can torture the inspector Jiang severely. There will definitely be a confession to prove it."
Master Huang suddenly interrupted and said: "What does the matter in the city have to do with the county magistrate? There is no need to take risks." This meant to prevent Magistrate Chen from intervening.
Li You did not expect that Mr. Huang would object, "Master, what you said is wrong. At that time, the city was completely empty, and the county magistrate had made great contributions, wouldn't there be opportunities for promotion? Besides, this matter can make the county magistrate gain good reputation, so why not
Not for."
Master Huang turned to Magistrate Chen and said: "Firstly, this case is completely unpredictable. There is no need for the county magistrate to be involved in the risk. He can just protect his innocence. Secondly, the county magistrate has Xu Shangshu to take care of him. If you seek stability, you can be promoted. If you practice risk, you can be promoted."
This is a bad idea. Thirdly, even if it succeeds, the county magistrate will not be promoted to the fourth grade magistrate, and other miscellaneous officials are not worthy of the county magistrate's status. How can there be any reason in the world for a second-grade Jinshi magistrate to be promoted to a second-grade magistrate like Tongpan Tongzhi?
, It’s just a joke to make Shilin laugh. The county magistrate’s vision cannot only be set on this county. The future lies in the temple. The next step is to be promoted to the ministry.”
What Mr. Huang said was so thorough and logical that Li You didn't know how to refute it for a moment. It was also because he was too careless this time. In the past, Li You offered suggestions and suggestions, but this time he was a little confused and didn't expect to meet him.
He retorted, so he didn't prepare his words carefully, and now he was caught off guard by Mr. Huang.
But it seems that what Mr. Huang said is quite right. Why should County Magistrate Chen take the risk and wade into muddy waters? Moreover, Mr. Huang's words almost made it clear that Mr. Li was using the county magistrate as an arrow. Li You found that he had some wishful thinking. Being too smooth led to underestimating others. This may be a trivial matter to Chen Zhixian, but to him it is a major matter related to his vital interests. If Chen Zhixian, who has a strong background, does not take action, he and Wang Tongzhi will be alone. What can I do? Can I just watch? Continue to sit down on the bench?
When Li Youzheng was at his wits' end, he only heard a "pop" sound, but it was the county magistrate Chen who took the case and said: "What do scholars of our generation learn? The sages said: An iron shoulder carries moral principles, and a tough hand writes articles. The details may be casual, but the great meaning How can you pretend to be confused? There is a big rat in the house, the price of rice is rising three times a day, and the victims of the disaster will have no food and clothing next spring. Before such a big right and wrong, you two are only talking about money and money, and your thoughts have no regard for the country. People, I can't help but feel cold-hearted! Although I have no position or power, I cannot tolerate their evil deeds. How can I stay out of the matter and pretend to be deaf and dumb?"
Chen Zhixian made an impassioned speech, and Li You, who was almost desperate, suddenly came to life. He couldn't help but burst into tears. He was so blue! He almost shouted, "If the county magistrate doesn't come out, what will happen to the common people!" He looked at Huang proudly again. The master winked twice.
Master Huang was still in a daze when he was pulled out of the magistrate's office by Li You. The magistrate had made a decision, and it was time for the two of them to discuss the details.
When he arrived at his official room, Master Huang put his hand on his forehead and realized: "I just remembered that Xu Shangshu, the official secretary, had exchanged letters with the county magistrate, and mentioned that he had a rift with Yuan Ge Lao, and this Ge Lao was related to Mao Zhifu. Fellow countryman…”
Ah? The idol Li Yougang established in his heart was shattered, "Is it possible that the county magistrate did it for this reason?"
Mr. Huang shook his head and sighed: "Maybe, maybe not. True and false, false and true, even I can't understand what the county magistrate thinks. No matter what the reason is, you are lucky enough."
Li Youcha started his conversation by saying: "I want to find some insider information from the Inspection Department and weave some charges against Chiang's inspection so that the county magistrate can have a reason. Please wait for me for two days."
Master Huang sneered: "You are so small-minded, do you need to go through such twists and turns? I have my own opinions, and you have to ask me to take some credit."
Li You asked: "I would like to hear the details."
"Invite him to drink. But you shouldn't come forward. If you do, it won't work." Master Huang said.
On the second day, Master Huang invited Inspector Jiang to have a drink. When Inspector Jiang saw that the magistrate's staff invited him to dinner, he naturally accepted the invitation happily. When they arrived at the table, Master Huang tried his best to persuade Inspector Jiang to drink. Inspector Jiang was so flattered that he became very drunk. Pepsi I don't know.
When Inspector Jiang woke up again, he found that he was behind bars and was sent to prison. He felt confused and shocked. He shouted a few times, but no jailer came, and he couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. Yesterday, Master Huang fed him Drinking wine, putting him in jail after getting drunk, for what purpose?
When Inspector Jiang saw Mr. Huang approaching the cell door, he asked, "Although I am a lowly official, I am also an official of the imperial court. What do you want, Mr. Huang?"
Master Huang scolded: "Master Jiang! I wanted to be friends with you, but I didn't know that you had committed the serious crime of embezzling official food! It is not an exaggeration for the county magistrate to order you to be detained!"
Inspector Jiang was shocked and said: "How can you say this?"
Mr. Huang sneered a few times and said, "Yesterday, when I was drunk, I uttered the truth: how much rice did you eat in Fucheng? Do you have any at this time?"
When Master Huang revealed this, Inspector Jiang was horrified and confused. How did Master Huang know about this? Did he really drink too much and say it?
"Now that the matter is over, you just tell the truth. If you can't hide it, Mr. Chen County may be able to intercede for you." Master Huang said.
In the end, Inspector Jiang admitted the matter.
No wonder Master Huang didn't let Li You show up. If Li You showed up here, Inspector Jiang would definitely suspect that Li You had learned about it from some source in the government office. He would probably deny it. But if he heard this
If something is revealed from one's own mouth, the psychological shock will be greater, and it will be easier to confess.