This transfer of power is undoubtedly the most difficult thing in the world.

The key point is not that one person replaces another, but that one system replaces another. However, all the benefits are within this system.

Having said that, in comparison, the transfer of power between the imperial court and the procuratorate is relatively easy. After all, officials are mobile, and Guo Xiaofa and others will not risk everything to fight Zhang Fei and die if they fail.

After all, Zhang Fei is no longer a mere official, but the chief judge who carries out the emperor's orders. Naturally, they will not treat Zhang Fei with the same attitude as Wang Wenshan treated him in the past.

The real difficulty lies at the bottom.

That is the police station.

Cao Dongdong also urgently wanted to set up the police station, but he had no one under his command, so where would he get the confidence from? He just recruited people according to the list given by Zhang Fei.

The efficiency is astonishing.

Those yamen runners were already living a life without a clear vision of tomorrow, and when they heard that the police station wanted to recruit them to be royal police officers, they were shocked.

Happiness came so quickly that they couldn't believe it.

...

...

None of the 120 people hesitated, and all rushed to report as soon as possible.

For them, this is simply a way to escape from the sea of ​​suffering!

But for the runners and clerks in the government office, this is not a good thing. It can even be said to be an act of declaration of war. So why should they go?

Police station.

"Hey! It's my brother Guo!"

Cao Dongdong excitedly trotted out the door and invited a man in his twenties into the hall. He then asked expectantly, "What's going on? Is it Uncle Qin who wants to drink with me again?"

The man's name is Qin Yijie, and he is Qin Zhongshou's eldest son.

The last time Cao Dongdong came back from Qin's house drunk, he felt somewhat dissatisfied and wanted to fight again.

Qin Yijie smiled and said, "Why? Can't I just come and have a drink with Yanei?"

"Of course."

But as soon as he said that, Cao Dongdong added: "But I'm afraid it won't be possible in the next two days. I still have to train the Royal Police."

Qin Yijie's expression changed, and he asked casually, "I heard that you have recruited a lot of police officers recently."

Cao Dongdong said proudly: "Not bad, in just a few days, we have recruited 120 people."

Qin Yijie asked again: "I heard that you recruited all the yamen servants?"

"yes!"

Cao Dongdong nodded.

"Why?"

"Because our police station does the same thing in Beijing." Cao Dongdong said casually.

Qin Yijie frowned.

Cao Dongdong asked: "Brother Qin, is there anything wrong with this?"

Qin Yijie did not answer but asked: "Why don't you recruit the yamen runners from the government office? In fact, they are more suitable and have more experience."

"But no!"

Cao Dongdong suddenly jumped up and yelled, "As for those useless people, I would rather not be a superintendent than hire them."

Qin Yijie was surprised and asked: "Why is this?"

Cao Dongdong said, "Brother Qin, do you know that I have only been in Hezhong Prefecture for a few days and I have encountered so many theft cases, but I haven't even seen a single yamen runner. They are just a bunch of rubbish."

Qin Yijie said: "That's just because."

Seeing that he was hesitant to speak, Cao Dongdong asked curiously, "Why?"

".!"

Qin Yijie glanced at Cao Dongdong, hesitated for a while, and then said: "Things are not what you think. The public security in Hezhong Prefecture has always been very good. You can go and ask about this.

It's just that they have been worried about losing their livelihood recently, so they are absent-minded, which is understandable. Moreover, they have extensive connections in Hezhong Prefecture. If you use them, it will be more effective. "

"So that's what happened."

Cao Dongdong suddenly realized something, and then said, "Then we can't let them come to the police station. We, the Royal Police, are here to protect the people. If we are so irresponsible, it's tantamount to treason."

Qin Yijie was shocked, "It's not that serious, right?"

Cao Dongdong said: "You can go to the capital and see which royal police dare to slack off. Everything we royal police do is ordered by the emperor."

Qin Yijie took a deep breath, wiped the sweat off his face, and said, "So that's how it is. So that's how it is."

He didn't dare to ask any more questions because of the general rebellion. He immediately changed the subject and talked to Cao Dongdong about drinking some other day. After chatting for a few words, he left.

As soon as he left, Fu Shichun came out from the back hall and said with a smile: "Young Master, your method is quite clever!"

Cao Dongdong chuckled, "When I was in the military camp, everyone wanted to curry favor with me to get a promotion, but I couldn't make the decision. If I didn't agree to their request, they wouldn't practice martial arts with me. How could I coax them without some tricks?"

Fu Shichun said coldly: "No wonder Yanei can easily make my father nod his head."

"Brother Xiaochun!"

Cao Dongdong put a hand on Fu Shichun's shoulder and said, "I'm doing this for the sake of your Fu family."

"go!"

Fu Shichun simply opened his hand and left angrily.

Originally, he should have been drinking and listening to music in Baifan Tower at this time, but because of this guy, he ran here to risk his life.

In fact, before coming here, they had already agreed not to recruit those old foxes in the government office for the time being. If they were recruited directly, they would only be controlled by them.

After all, the two sides have different goals. People work in the yamen for their family, not for the money. This is an exchange of interests, while the royal police work for the country and the emperor. There will inevitably be conflicts in between.

If we have different ideals, we cannot work together.

We have to wait until the police station is established before we can slowly absorb those truly ambitious talents.

After recruiting all the people, the police station did not immediately take over the city's security issues, but instead immediately focused on the Guixiang case.

This case is a propaganda war by the public security, procuratorial and judicial organs.

Win this battle first.

Outside, Ma Xiaoyi and a dozen Royal Police officers they brought with them, along with a group of auxiliary police officers, went to Guixiang to visit the local villagers and notify the witnesses related to the case when to appear in court to testify.

The routine remains the same, working while receiving training.

Fu Shichun was responsible for questioning witnesses and the criminal Zhang.

Royal Court.

It was already the second watch, but the office was still brightly lit.

Cai Jing, Shangguan Jun, Cai Bian and Ye Zu, who were so frustrated that they could not sleep or eat, were reviewing the files transferred from the government office.

They were not here to design the garden, they just had nothing to do in the past few days. Now they finally have something serious to do, and they are so excited.

"Teacher, the judgment in this case seems to be a little inappropriate."

Cai Bian came to Zhang Fei with a file and whispered.

Zhang Fei said: "No matter. Cases that have been judged before should not be retried."

Cai Jing raised his head and asked, "Then why did the teacher ask us to look at these files?"

Zhang Fei said: "I let you watch so that you can understand the local situation. Only by knowing yourself and the enemy can you fight a hundred battles without danger. Do I have to teach you even this principle?"

"Yes! The students understand."

"Okay, let's stop here for today. This job is endless."

Zhang Fei glanced at the sky and said.

Cai Bian said: "I'm not sleepy yet."

"I'm not sleepy either."

Wow. You're so aggressive right from the start. Aren't you going to drive me to death? I have two wives now. Who the hell would want to be aggressive with you bunch of single guys? Zhang Fei didn't bother to talk nonsense with them. He blew out the candle in front of him and strode out of the room.

Cai Jing and the others looked at each other and could only blow out the candles and go back to rest.

I don’t know why, but as long as Zhang Fei gave them a look, they dared not disobey.

After taking a hot bath, Zhang Fei happily ran to the bedroom.

"Huh? Why can't I open the door?"

Zhang Fei saw that there was a candlelight in the room and couldn't help shouting, "Zhiqian, are you in the room?"

Xu Zhiqian said, "I need to check the files tonight, please don't disturb me."

Damn it, I forgot there's a workaholic at home! Zhang Fei said, "There's no end to this work, you have to know how to balance work and rest."

Xu Zhiqian said, "But I have been resting for a few days. You can go to Sister Gao's room and sleep."

Zhang Fei asked: "Zhiqian, you are not jealous, are you?"

I thought to myself, I take turns sleeping with them every day, so I treat everyone equally and don't favor anyone over anyone. Could she be referring to the number of times?

"Who has time to be jealous? Why don't you come in and sleep while I go to Sister Gao's room to do something."

Damn! If you don't sleep, what's the point. Zhang Fei hurriedly said, "Forget it! I'll go sleep over there."

He ran to Gao Wenyin's bedroom again. The door was not locked, but the problem was that there was no one inside!

"Where are the people?"

Zhang Fei immediately went out the door and ran into Qingmei in the corridor. "Qingmei! Have you seen the lady?"

Qingmei said: "Madam is with Sister Qian'er."

".?"

Zhang Fei looked at her with a greeting.

Qingmei lowered her head and glanced at Zhang Fei guiltily, "Third brother, actually Madam and Sister Qian'er are doing this for your own good. You have to concentrate on the case recently and not be distracted."

"What do you know, little girl? Am I distracted? I'm clearly relaxing."

Halfway through his words, he suddenly frowned and asked, "So, Madam and Zhiqian sleep together, and I sleep here alone?"

Qingmei nodded.

Actually, this is fine! If they are asleep, I can join them, and it won't be too abrupt, hehe!

Qingmei saw Zhang Fei's eyes flashing and asked curiously, "Third brother, what are you thinking about?"

"I'm just thinking about the little girl. Stop asking about adults' affairs."

Zhang Fei snorted, then entered Gao Wenyin's bedroom and closed the door heavily.

"Who said I don't know." Qingmei curled her lips and quickly walked towards Xu Zhiqian's bedroom.

It turned out that Zhang Fei and Gao Wenyin were newlyweds these days, and he was worried that he would neglect Xu Zhiqian, so he had been partying every night these days and was having a great time.

But this caused concern to Xu Zhiqian and Gao Wenyin. In addition, the imperial court had taken over the trial power of the government office and was about to retrial the case. Xu Zhiqian hoped that Zhang Fei could concentrate on his work and not be obsessed with matters in the boudoir.

Two days later.

"Boom boom boom boom boom..."

I saw a young man of about fifteen or sixteen beating gongs and drums, running on the street, shouting: "The Procuratorate has officially filed a lawsuit with the Imperial Court. In three days, the Imperial Court will re-examine the case of Gui Xiang's matricide. In three days.!"

“Brother!”

A scholar at a street stall called out to the young man, "You just said that the procuratorate formally filed a lawsuit with the imperial court?"

"yes!"

"So is it the procuratorate's trial or the imperial court's trial?"

"this!"

The young man scratched his head and said, "I don't know either. When the court opens, you can go and see it and you will understand."

Someone beside the scholar asked, "Can anyone go and see it?"

"Yes, everyone can go and see. The southern gate has been opened and leads directly to the imperial court."

"Okay, thank you, little brother."

"It's okay! It's okay!"

The young man ran forward, beating the gongs and drums and shouting loudly.

The scholar looked at his companion and said, "Brother Liu, let's go and take a look then."

"That's exactly what I meant. I've heard about the Imperial Court and the Procuratorate before. It seems that the Procuratorate evolved from the Erbi."

"How is this possible? Erbi is just a bunch of rogues who play tricks on others. How can the imperial court do such a thing?"

"I'm not sure either. We'll find out when we go and see."

"You have to go early, I think there will be a lot of people watching."

"Um."

Government office!

"Prefect, the court date has been set, and it seems that anyone can go to watch the trial. I heard that the Liu family, the Duan family, and the Wei family will all go to watch. Will you go?" Zhuo Qun asked in a low voice.

"Of course!"

Cai Yanqing said: "I also want to see how the public security, procuratorate and courts try cases."

Zhuo Qun said: "If they really find evidence to overturn Zhang's case, then..."

"Are you worried that I will lose face?"

Cai Yanqing said with a smile: "That's not necessary. If he really produces evidence to overturn Zhang's case, then they should do so. It's not that they want to use me as an example. But if they play tricks and make excuses for Zhang, then I won't let them do whatever they want."

Zhuo Qun frowned and said, "I have been thinking about this case for the past few days. There is only one possibility, which is what we have speculated before, that Wu's mother took the initiative to commit suicide and begged Zhang for help.

But even so, it is still murder according to the law. If the imperial court dares to give a light sentence, I am afraid that the gentry and gentry will be dissatisfied. After all, Wu's mother did not force Zhang, and Zhang must have done it voluntarily, and she also concealed it from Wu Lei, which is against filial piety! "

Cai Yanqing nodded and said, "This is indeed not easy to judge!"

This case is not complicated, how could they not think of it?

But the problem is that there are eyewitnesses, and Zhang herself admitted it. Regardless of whether it was Wu's mother's request or not, you can't push her down. This is simply inhumane!

The young man beating the drum was naturally arranged by Zhang Fei. After all, there were no newspapers here, so this method was the only one available.

However, due to the attention paid to this case and the public security, procuratorate and courts, the news quickly spread throughout Hezhong Prefecture.

Everyone is looking forward to it.

The procuratorate filed a lawsuit with the imperial court. What is going on?

Is it a royal court trial or a procuratorate trial?

How will the verdict be overturned?

After much anticipation, the court day finally arrived.

Cai Yanqing arrived at the imperial court early in the morning in a sedan chair.

The so-called "early" was just his imagination. When he arrived, the place was already packed with people, three layers inside and three layers outside, making it impossible to get through.

There were scholars in long gowns, butchers in short jackets, peddlers carrying bundles, and all kinds of people.

After all, this is justice, which concerns everyone.

Cai Yanqing was stunned immediately.

How do you see this?

He wasn't invited.

Just then, a royal police officer came over and said, "I, Huang Xiong, would like to meet with Prefect Cai. Prefect Cai is here to observe the trial, right?"

Cai Yanqing nodded.

Huang Xiong added: "Judge Zhang has reserved a seat for Magistrate Cai. Magistrate Cai, please come this way."

"Thank you for your help!"

Cai Yanqing and Zhuo Qun followed Huang Xiong towards the side door. They glanced at the crowd and found that most of the wall where the courtyard gate was located had been demolished. There was no door anymore. It was just blocked in front by a wooden fence. Royal police were there inside and outside to maintain law and order.

Zhuo Qun couldn't help but ask: "Why was the wall demolished?"

Huang Xiong said: "I am not sure about the details, but it seems to be for the convenience of the people to watch the trial."

Zhuo Qun couldn't help but shake his head. This young man just loves to be in the spotlight.

When I entered the corridor leading to the side door, I could hear a lot of noise inside.

"Hey, when you came in just now, did you see that most of the wall at the gate had been demolished?"

"How can I see that they say it is to facilitate the people to watch the trial, but in fact it is just to attract attention."

"I heard that Judge Zhang is only twenty years old and of humble origin. Now his ancestors are so proud of him that he has become the judge. He must be very impressive and majestic."

"Why would the imperial court send such a person here? How can public security be improved?"

"You and I both know this case, the evidence is irrefutable, what else is there to try?"

"I heard that Zhang San was born in Erbi and has a silver tongue. He must have relied on his skillful argumentation."

"This is matricide, a heinous crime. How can he be so clever as to explain it?"

Hearing the sarcastic voice inside, Cai Yanqing and Zhuo Qun couldn't help but look at each other.

These voices are so familiar!

As expected, when we entered the courtyard, the seats were almost full, and almost all the officials from Hezhong Prefecture were there.

(End of this chapter)