"Sir, someone has filed a complaint."

The yamen runner came to report.

Zhao Lin said: "Let them go back first and come back in two days."

The yamen runner looked embarrassed and said, "They said that if you don't give them justice today, they will not be able to live anymore and will hang themselves in front of the government office."

"Ridiculous!" Sudi slammed the table and stood up, saying, "Just file a complaint, why would they expect the governor to give them justice?"

The yamen runner smiled bitterly and said, "They say they were bullied by local bullies, and neither the county nor the government cares. Now they've brought the case to the provincial government. If they still don't do anything, they'll be killed."

Sudi looked at Zhao Lin.

Zhao Lin had no expression on his face.

"Alas, people nowadays really bother the governor with even the smallest matters."

Feng Siyuan sighed and said, "Sir, the government office is short of officials and can no longer function properly. We can't even handle cases in court. It's become a joke. Why not call Peng Zhang and the others back?"

"Joke? What's the joke? Who dares to laugh?"

Zhao Lin sneered and said, "Calling Peng Zhang and the others back? They threatened their superiors with resignation, and it's good enough they didn't get punished. But they still want to come back and continue serving as officials? Don't even think about it!"

Feng Siyuan sighed, "But now we are short of manpower and can't even work normally. What should we do?"

"No rush." ​​Zhao Lin said, "I have my own way."

Feng Siyuan said sincerely, "I know you're angry about Peng Zhang and the others resigning, but as long as we talk it out, everything can be resolved. How about this: I call them here to apologize to you, and you'll be kind enough to forgive them and allow them back? That way, their attempt to threaten you with resignation will be thwarted, and you won't have to worry about losing face."

Zhao Lin said with a half-smile, "You are kind-hearted."

Feng Siyuan said helplessly, "We are all family. If something goes wrong and we are reprimanded by the higher-ups, I will be included in the reprimand."

"Okay, call them all here tomorrow morning," said Zhao Lin.

"Okay, I'll thank you on their behalf." Feng Siyuan said happily.

Zhao Lin smiled.

The reason why they were asked to come tomorrow morning is naturally because Yun Zhiyi and the others will arrive tomorrow.

Many of the people who came this time held official positions.

For example, Fu Wenqi, although he was only an Inspector General and an Inspector of Salt, and his rank was not high, he had great power and was deeply trusted by Emperor Chengping.

If Fu Wenqi wants to take up his post in Jiujiang, he has to give up these official positions.

So did everyone else.

Only a few people, such as Yun Heng and Yun Chuan, do not hold official positions.

To step down, you need time to hand over.

In addition, it was summer and it was rainy everywhere, making the road muddy and difficult to walk on, so they were delayed for a long time before arriving.

But it finally arrived.

"Tell the person who is complaining outside to come back tomorrow morning," said Zhao Lin.

Feng Mansion.

The place was packed and the atmosphere was lively.

"Hmph, no matter how young and promising he is, he's still at our mercy."

Peng Zhang was very proud. He raised his wine glass and said loudly, "He just snatched Lord Feng's position by flattering others. Do you really think he has the ability? This entire government office can't be run by flattering others."

The others nodded in agreement.

The commander-in-chief asked, "Lord Feng, what should we do tomorrow? Should we go with the flow, or should we embarrass Zhao Lin?"

Feng Siyuan leaned back in the armchair and said with a smile, "He is your superior after all. Don't be too rude. Just teach him a lesson."

"I understand." said the commander-in-chief.

The so-called "don't make it too ugly" is to embarrass Zhao Lin and let him know who has the final say in Jiujiang Province.

the next day.

Zhao Lin sat in the lobby of the governor's office with his eyes closed to rest.

Sudi sat aside.

Feng Siyuan came in with a group of people.

Feng Siyuan bowed and said, "Sir, I have brought all the people back."

Zhao Lin opened his eyelids slightly and took a look.

The civil and military officials were separated, from high to low, the civil officials included councillor, councilor, deputy envoy, assistant magistrate, judge, prosecutor, experience officer, governor, judge, and prison warden...

Military officers include the Commander-in-Chief, the Associate Commander-in-Chief, and the Assistant Commander-in-Chief...

Together with some minor officials, there were nearly a hundred people in total, and the lobby of the governor's office was packed.

"Sir, we are back." Peng Zhang said.

It all started with him, so it will end with him.

Peng Zhang was very proud.

So what if you are the governor?

Don't lose face and ask yourself to come back.

Zhao Lin lowered his eyes and said calmly, "Didn't you leave? Why are you back?"

Peng Zhang was stunned and subconsciously looked at Feng Siyuan.

Feng Siyuan hurriedly said, "Didn't the Lord say that the government office was short of people and asked me to call them back?"

Zhao Lin smiled and said, "Who said there's no one?"

"Where are the people?"

Feng Siyuan frowned.

He didn't know what Zhao Lin was doing.

Ever since Peng Zhang and others resigned, Zhao Lin has not recruited anyone and has left the position vacant. It seems that he is angry with Peng Zhang and others and wants to see who will give up first.

It was obvious that Zhao Lin couldn't hold on any longer and agreed to invite them back.

But what's happening now?

Zhao Lin didn't care what Feng Siyuan thought. He stood up and said, "Come on, follow me to pick them up. No, you've already resigned and are no longer qualified. Come on, kick these troublemakers out and stop them from defiling my place."

The yamen runners on both sides were stunned for a moment, holding up their boards and hesitating, not daring to move.

Sudi said angrily: "Someone come here."

Immediately, more than a dozen people came up from behind. They were wearing armor and were obviously soldiers. They held spears in their hands and beat the former officials hard, making them run away crying for their parents.

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