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A Power Word was thrown over the sheriff's head.
"I want his money. He has 10 silver coins." The truth came out uncontrollably, and the sheriff covered his mouth in shock.
However, it was no use, the next sentence still came out uncontrollably.
"It's impossible for a lowly person like him to have so much money. It must have come from a dirty source. He wouldn't dare to tell anyone about it. 10 silver coins, Pedi and I can each take half."
The manager of the drugstore looked at the sheriff in panic.
The sheriff was even more alarmed than he was.
"We are familiar with this kind of thing, so there won't be any problem. These untouchables are most likely thieves or robbers. It is just to confiscate their money. Even if they are not thieves or robbers, there is no problem either. It's just that they are unlucky. This world is so unfair. Unlucky people have to deal with so many bad things. Who made them have to deal with them?" The sheriff's expression became more and more desperate as he continued to utter the truth.
Elena's smile grew even wider: "So, you did it more than once."
Elena waved her hand, and the two knights guarding the store door stepped forward. One of them took out a rope and tied up the sheriff and the pharmacy manager respectively.
The sheriff was arrested by the Viscountess and thrown into jail.
This news instantly swept through the entire officialdom of Fussen Town. The officials of the Viscount's Mansion and the adjutants of the Administrative Office were all shocked.
What had the sheriff done to make the Viscountess so furious?
Everyone sent people out to find out the news.
However, the answers they got left them all speechless.
It turned out that it was just because the sheriff was unlucky and wanted to cheat people out of money, but he happened to run into the Viscountess.
Isn't it just a matter of taking a few silver coins?
This is nothing.
Why did you end up in jail?
Almost everyone who heard about this incident felt sorry for the sheriff and even felt that he was wronged.
However, there are also people whose brains have not been corrupted by the unchanging life of money and power, and whose brains are still functioning normally, and they have glimpsed crucial information from it.
The Viscountess is trying to establish her authority.
Smart people are starting to express their attitudes.
Especially the finance officer who had been taught a lesson by the Viscountess, he clearly warned the people around him not to make a fuss, not to meddle in other people's affairs, to concentrate on his own work, and not to pay attention to, talk about or say anything else.
The young eldest son didn't understand why and asked his father in confusion.
The treasurer looked out the window at the blue sky. The sun was still in the sky, but the clouds around it were completely different. He murmured with emotion: "The young sun is still the sun. How can clouds block it? The lord has changed, and the ministers should also be changed."
In an office in the front office area of the castle.
"Sir, please save my father. He has always been loyal to you." A young man knelt humbly on the ground with his head bowed at the feet of the sir.
The person the young man pleaded with was the steward of Fussen Town. The steward was the chief executive of Fussen Town and a senior official of the Viscount's Mansion.
The steward looked at the kneeling young man with a serious look, then shifted his gaze to the wide-open window, through which he could see the town of Fussen at the foot of the mountain.
This is the castle, and behind him is the Viscount's mansion where the lord lives.
Let’s first talk about the relationship between the town of Fussen, the castle, and the Viscount’s Mansion.
In a broad sense, the town of Fussen is the seat of Viscount Field and the political, economic and military center of the entire territory.
However, in terms of actual geographical location, the three are different.
At the northernmost end of the town of Füssen is a castle built on the mountain. The castle occupies a military stronghold, overlooking the town below from above.
The castle is divided into the front, middle and back parts. The front part is the office area, where senior officials of the territory work, such as the general manager, financial officer, agricultural officer, forestry officer, pastoral officer, knight captain, etc.
In the middle and rear part is the Viscount's Mansion where Viscount Field and his family live. Now, Elena is the only owner of this huge area.
As the power center of the entire territory, only senior officials are qualified to work in the castle's office area. This is a sign of respectability and also a status.
However, these senior officials naturally have subordinates, but these second-level lieutenants, and even lower-level clerks, and even lower-level staff and office workers are not allowed to work in the castle.
There are two reasons for this arrangement. First, there are too many people and not enough office space, so it is impossible to squeeze out the space of the Viscount's Mansion. Second, the work of these low-level officials is often trivial and scattered, and people come and go. The castle cannot be opened to people. This is not only unsafe, but also loses dignity and style.
Therefore, these adjutants, clerks, staff members, and office workers all work in the administrative office of the town of Fussen.
However, such administrative divisions also led to a relative division of power. The lord only issued orders and was not responsible for the specific process. He could not see how the lower-level officials did their work, nor did he know whether they were competent. The lord only cared about whether his orders were executed.
What is more important in the eyes of lower-level officials are their direct superiors who are visible, can control, and influence their future and life.
The senior officer is the connection point and middleman between the lord and the lower-level officials, and is also the actual person in charge.
So after the sheriff was arrested and imprisoned by the Viscountess, the sheriff's eldest son immediately asked to see his father's direct superior, the mayor of Fussen.
The mayor of Fiesen Town was actually very unhappy about the Viscountess's sudden action. The sheriff was his direct subordinate, and whether to punish him or how to punish him should be decided by him as his superior. The Viscountess was overstepping her authority by doing this.
What's more, the sheriff was only guilty of a small act of corruption. If he couldn't even tolerate such a small act of corruption, who would be willing to work for the lord?
The lord who is high above should also understand that life is not easy for the people below.
The steward withdrew his distant gaze, bent down slightly, and patted the young man on the head: "Don't worry, I will plead with the Viscountess."
The young man thanked him gratefully: "Thank you, sir, thank you, sir."
In the Viscount's Mansion, Elena had just finished checking the account books sent by Wonderful Garden when the old housekeeper brought a piece of news.
"Miss, Steward Ivli requests to see you."
Steward of Ifri? Elena was unfamiliar with her subordinates and it took her a while to match the name with the image in her mind.
It turns out he’s the mayor of Fussen.
"Okay, let him come over."
Moving to the lord's office, Elena met the mayor of Fison Town, Ivli.
"Dear Miss Viscount Field, Ivli sends his greetings to you." Ivli saluted respectfully.
Elena, who was sitting upright, raised her hand and said, "Please sit down, Ivli. What is the matter with you?"
Ifriy sat down half-sideways. "Yes, Viscountess Field, I've come to see you this time because of Glenn's case. Viscountess, Glenn made a mistake, that's undeniable. But he's a veteran official after all, and has worked hard for the good public security of Fussen for many years. In recognition of his hard work and dedication over the years, could you please show him some respect and release him from prison?"
Her slender fingers danced lightly on the neat tabletop. Elena listened nonchalantly and spoke nonchalantly: "Release him from prison? Since you beg for mercy, it's possible."
Ivli felt a little happy in his heart. He really still had some weight in the Viscountess's heart.
"But people who have committed corruption can no longer serve as sheriffs," Elena continued.
Ivli frowned. No longer able to serve as sheriff? This was not the result he wanted.
"Miss Viscount, is it possible to atone for one's sin?" Ivli asked. Atonement means paying money to atone for one's sin, and atonement means paying money in exchange for one's sin and continuing to work.
Elena didn't answer but asked, "Do you have any suggestions for the successor?"
Yvli was startled. It seemed that the Viscountess really wanted to establish her authority and replace someone.
Since Ge Lan could not be saved, Ivli immediately focused his attention on his successor: "Ge Lan's deputy is a good candidate. He has long qualifications, rich experience, and is a steady person." The most important thing is that he often expresses his loyalty to him. Although he is diligent, he also knows how to advance and retreat appropriately. He is a trustworthy person.
Elena hummed softly: "Then let him take over as sheriff."
Ivli secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the Viscountess accepted his recommendation. Since she accepted his recommendation, it meant that the Viscountess would not easily replace an official of his level. This punishment for Ge Lan should only be a warning and deterrent to the officials.
Ifriy felt relieved, then bowed respectfully and left the lord's office.
After walking through the corridor and entering the office area, Ivli changed his expression and walked back to the office.
Ivli walked into the office with a frown, where Glenn's eldest son was still waiting.
Ge Lan's eldest son came over eagerly, "Sir, how is it? What did the Viscountess say?"
Ivli raised his hand and patted the young man's shoulder: "I persuaded her for a long time, and the Viscountess finally agreed to release your father."
Ge Lan's eldest son suddenly showed a surprised smile.
"However," Ivli sighed heavily and shook his head, "the Viscountess no longer trusts your father. She believes he has committed corruption and has lost the integrity of a sheriff. She is determined to remove your father from his position."
The smile on Ge Lan's eldest son's face froze.
Ifri sighed again: "Your father is so unlucky. If only he hadn't gone to the magic potion shop that day. Alas, this is fate. Son, look at it with an open mind and accept it."
Bad luck? Accept fate? How should I accept this?
Ge Lan's eldest son struggled unwillingly: "Sir, can't you atone for your sins and punish me?"
Ivli shook his head, a look of regret on his face: "No, I specifically asked the Viscountess, and she disagrees."
I disagree! Ge Lan's eldest son suddenly lost his energy and spirit.
It's over, their family is finished.
A dismissed clerk, a subordinate hated by the lord, even if his father came out of prison, he would never be able to see anyone again.
And he, the son of a dismissed clerk, would have no future.
Just one carelessness, just one accident, and the fate of their family changed.
What bad luck! How unlucky! Why would such a bad thing happen to their family?
His father wasn't the only one who embezzled money!
Why is his father the only one who is unlucky?
This world is so unfair!
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