Chapter 53 Six Doors
The distance from the gate of Xuan Jing Si to the Liu Ye courtyard was several hundred meters, and it took Wei Changtian half an hour to walk.
Fortunately, there aren't many people in Liuye Office, most of them are probably out on duty.
After finding Kong Changgui and chatting for a while, Wei Changtian also made an appointment with the big bald guy to go to the brothel together after he was well. Then he asked, "Master Kong, where is General Xu?"
"She's on duty."
Kong Changgui answered, but when he saw Wei Changtian frowning slightly, he quickly explained: "General Xu's injury has not healed yet, so I will naturally not let her perform ordinary tasks."
"It just so happens that today is the day when the Zhang family is to be executed. Many people have come to watch the excitement. The government office does not have enough constables, so they want to borrow some from the Xuanjing Division to maintain order, so I sent her."
"Oh? The Zhang family will be executed today?"
Wei Changtian was stunned, then he remembered this matter.
Wei Xianzhi had mentioned it to him before, but he had forgotten about it during these days of playing cards.
"Yes, it is three quarters after noon today."
Kong Changgui glanced at the hourglass in the room and said, "I guess he has finished parading through the streets and is being taken to Caishikou now."
"Okay, I'll go take a look later."
Wei Changtian nodded, but did not stand up immediately. Instead, he suddenly asked, "By the way, Lord Kong, what is the process for collecting officials at Liuye?"
"A conscript?"
Kong Changgui didn't know why Wei Changtian asked this, but he answered truthfully: "Generally speaking, the department recruits people together, and then distributes them to the three guards and three places."
"But if it's just an ordinary errand, we can make the decision ourselves."
“I see.”
Wei Changtian understood.
The official system of Daning is somewhat similar to that of the previous life, divided into "officials" with a regular system and "servicemen" without a regular system.
Xuan Jing Si, a special institution, has very strict selection criteria for formal officials. Not only does it have a certain level of martial arts skills, but it also requires strict background checks.
But it’s different for “service”. Basically, as long as the head of each department nods, they can be registered.
"Master Kong, I need your help with something."
After thinking for a while, Wei Changtian looked up and asked, "I wonder if the department is short of staff recently. If so, I have some good candidates here."
"They are all my little brothers who follow me on weekdays. They are all upright and law-abiding people. They just want to find some work to do."
"Um?"
Kong Changgui was stunned for a moment, then he immediately understood.
Master Wei is trying to get someone in through the back door!
"Missing! Of course it is missing!"
He immediately expressed his opinion: "I have been worrying about this matter recently, and you can help me out of my urgent need!"
“Haha, good!”
Wei Changtian didn't care whether the vacancy was real or fake, he nodded and smiled, "If that's the case, I'll send people to bring them here in the next few days, Lord Kong will just make the arrangements."
"If someone is useless, Lord Kong doesn't have to worry about it. Don't break the rules just because I recommended him."
"Yes, yes, I understand."
Kong Changgui nodded quickly, and then heard Wei Changtian add: "Also, my father is too busy with official duties on weekdays, so don't bother him with such trivial matters."
"this……"
Kong Changgui was a little surprised when he heard this, but after seeing Wei Changtian's half-smile, he lowered his head and replied, "Yes, I understand."
"Yes, thank you, Master Kong."
Wei Changtian bowed and stood up: "Then I'll leave first."
"Okay, Sir, take care."
Kong Changgui quickly stood up and walked Wei Changtian out the door before he breathed a sigh of relief.
He looked at the closed door, and then suddenly realized something.
That’s not right. It seems like I am the leader?
…
West Market, Caishikou.
It was already one quarter after noon when Wei Changtian arrived here, and the "public display" was being carried out on the execution ground.
Dozens of people from the Zhang family were tied up and kneeling on the ground, with a Ming cuff, also known as a death card, stuck on their backs. On it was written each person's name and crime - feeding monsters.
According to Daning law, prisoners can meet and say goodbye to their families before execution, but this process is obviously not necessary at the moment.
Because almost all the members of the Zhang family were here, the few remaining women were also detained in the Ministry of Justice, and in a few days they would be sent to the Jiaofangsi to become official prostitutes.
The crime of raising monsters is equivalent to treason, which is different from "the emperor is guilty of the same crime as the common people" and is by no means empty talk.
"Bah! How dare you raise a monster! You deserve to be cut into pieces!"
"Look! They are transformed into monsters!"
"Wuwuwu, my mother died at the hands of a monster. I, I'm going to smash you to death!"
"It is said that Zhang Hongwen is actually the Minister of the Dali Temple!"
"Dog officer!!"
“…”
Eggs and vegetable leaves flew everywhere, and the onlookers were filled with indignation.
Wei Changtian stood on a high place and looked for a while, and soon saw Xu Qingwan who was conscientiously maintaining order.
The area she was in charge of was obviously much more well-regulated than other places. The only thing that was a bit of an eyesore was that there was a purple-robed constable standing next to her, who seemed to be showing great courtesy to Xu Qingwan.
Damn! Do you think you can lick my woman?!
Wei Changtian's face turned dark, and he immediately pushed through the crowd and came directly to the two of them.
"you……"
When Xu Qingwan saw Wei Changtian suddenly appear, the annoyance on her face disappeared instantly and was replaced by surprise.
The purple-robed captain did not recognize Wei Changtian. He wanted to show off his power, but seeing that the latter was dressed in an extraordinary manner, he hesitated for a moment and then politely reminded him:
"Sir, the execution ground ahead is important. Please stop."
"oh?"
Wei Changtian stopped Xu Qingwan from speaking with his eyes, turned his head and smiled, "You are quite responsible, but I saw you just trying to please this lady, and it seems that you are neglecting your duties."
"Who are you?"
The purple-robed captain was a little embarrassed and annoyed when his true identity was exposed, but he still suppressed his anger and did not lose it immediately: "Don't talk nonsense."
Wei Changtian chuckled: "I'm just an ordinary businessman."
"Businessman?"
The head constable was stunned, and his tone suddenly turned hostile: "Humph! I'll give you three seconds to get back to the crowd! Otherwise, follow me back to the yamen!"
"Return to the government? What crime have I committed?"
Wei Changtian squinted his eyes and still smiled: "I haven't entered the execution ground yet, why can't I stand here?"
"Stop talking nonsense!"
The captain was so angry that he said something he didn't know what to say: "If I say you committed a crime, then you committed a crime!"
"hehe."
Wei Changtian said sarcastically: "So what are you going to do to me?"
"How is it? You will know when you go to the government office!"
The captain shouted and prepared to draw his sword to intimidate, but before he touched the handle, he suddenly felt a chill on his neck.
“Gulp…”
His Adam's apple moved and he looked down. A long sword with a cold glow was casually placed on his shoulder.
"You, you dare to attack an official..."
He widened his eyes in disbelief, and suddenly an immense fear surged in his heart.
Wei Changtian was too lazy to talk nonsense with him. He turned his wrist and slashed down with his sword.
“Crash~”
He's fine, his pants just fell off.
“…”
For a moment, the surroundings were extremely quiet, and countless people stared blankly at the red underpants, stunned.
Even Wei Changtian was a little surprised.
"I'll fight you!!"
The captain of the police was so ashamed and angry that his little secret was made public that he rushed forward and wanted to fight Wei Changtian to death without caring that Wei Changtian still had a knife in his hand.
But at this moment, a figure suddenly appeared from nowhere and kicked him several feet away with a "bang".
“Plop!”
The wailing sound came from not far away, but the person who made the move seemed not to hear it. Without saying a word, he knelt on one knee in front of Wei Changtian, lowered his head and said in a deep voice: "Chief Constable of the Six Gates of the Capital Yamen, Ji Hongan, greets Master Wei!"
(End of this chapter)
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