230. Letter from the Heavenly Official, Ordered to Take Charge of the Court (Part 2) (Page 1/2)
Zhang Sai felt that he was reckless enough.
As a result, someone even more reckless than him came today!
How dare a mere magistrate of Nanyang County come to Kaifeng and act wildly?
They are even playing the game of "law enforcement in a different place"!
After angrily scolding Ye Huaifeng.
Zhang Sai frantically brushed the dirt off his body, looked at the officers kneeling on the ground at the Kaifeng County Office, and cursed, "You useless bastards! Hurry up and get up!"
"Catch these idiots from Nanyang immediately!"
As I said, we are all county magistrates, so who is afraid of who?!
What’s more, this is Kaifeng!
He is Zhang Sai's own territory!
Inside the academy.
The students who thought that the crisis was over with the arrival of the "rescue force" immediately became nervous again.
Some students even looked at Pei Jian and Zhuang Jin with bitterness, accusing them with their eyes: Is this what you said, the advantage is mine, so it’s not a big problem?
Pei Jian turned his face away in embarrassment.
As for Cui Xian... he was also somewhat embarrassed.
He swore that he really wanted to show off in front of these students.
But why is it Brother Ye who came?
Ye Huaifeng, who had traveled all the way from Nanyang, was very hurt when he saw this.
Don’t treat the county magistrate as an official!
Today's game really has to be solved by him, the county magistrate!
therefore.
Ye Huaifeng ignored Zhang Sai's scolding, and under the staring eyes of countless people, he kicked Zhang Sai to the ground again.
Bang!
"Nanyang officers, listen up!"
"exist!"
"Immediately arrest the criminal officer Zhang Sai! Anyone who dares to resist will be killed!"
"yes!"
In an instant, the originally relaxed atmosphere around became tense again.
Zhang Sai was directly held down.
Ye Huaifeng, dressed in the official robes of a county magistrate, stood at the mountain gate with murderous intent: "The treacherous official Zhang Sai has harmed the pillars and wise men of Nanyang!"
"I am Ye Huaifeng, the Nanyang official. I have received a complaint from the people of Nanyang and have come to Kaifeng to bring you to justice!"
After saying that.
Ye Huaifeng looked at Cui Xian eagerly: "Mr. Cui, am I not late?"
You know what, this move is pretty cool.
The "silly county magistrate" Dachuan back then has grown into a fatherly official who protects the people today!
Cui Xian was very moved and immediately understood Ye Huaifeng's intention.
The two looked at each other knowingly.
Then, he bowed to Ye Huaifeng with gratitude: "Thank you for your decision, sir!"
no?
What are you playing?
Zhang Sai is going crazy.
Because Cui Xian and Ye Huaifeng looked too determined.
Zhang Sai even doubted himself and thought twice in his mind, "Who is more powerful, the Nanyang County Magistrate or the Kaifeng County Magistrate?"
The answer is obvious.
"Ye Huaifeng, you are tired of living, what qualifications do you have to arrest me!"
County Magistrate Zhang, who was lying on the ground, shouted sternly, "What are you still standing there for? Why don't you come and rescue me?"
This last sentence was obviously directed at the officers of Kaifeng County Government.
Upon hearing this, the Kaifeng County officials, who had been caught off guard and pinned to the ground, struggled desperately to break free from their restraints and prepared to rescue Zhang Sai.
County Magistrate Zhang is the local official.
If anything goes wrong to him, none of the officers from Kaifeng County Court will be able to escape and will be held accountable!
Just when the two sides were about to clash again.
"Who said he has no right to arrest you?"
A deep and majestic voice came from outside the mountain gate.
then.
Outside, the old scholars cried out in uproar, and they all knelt and kowtowed, shouting "Master Liu".
An official sedan stopped outside the gate of Yuelu Mountain.
Behind the sedan chair followed dozens of murderous-looking officers.
The curtain was lifted, and a man with thick eyebrows, thick lips, and wearing a crimson official robe slowly walked out.
Seeing this person, Zhang Sai's expression changed drastically from anger: "Councilor Liu?"
Upon hearing this address, dozens of Kaifeng and Nanyang officers put away their swords and knelt one after another to salute: "Greetings, Lord Liu!"
Inside the academy, hundreds of students reacted in panic and knelt down in unison.
Even the two county magistrates, Ye Huaifeng and Zhang Sai, knelt down in obeisance.
According to the Daliang Code, when the rank difference between officials exceeds three ranks, the lower-ranking official must perform a kneeling ceremony.
And this Lord Liu’s full name is Liu Chong.
He served as a councilor in Henan Province, a third-rank official.
A true 'provincial official'.
Why is this person here?
Zhang Sai's expression changed, but out of the corner of his eye he saw someone still standing at the mountain gate, motionless.
He stood out among the kneeling crowd.
Zhang Sai was stunned for a moment, then turned around and said sternly: "Bold Cui Xian, when you see Lord Liu, why don't you -"
Amidst the scolding of County Magistrate Zhang.
Under the gaze of countless dull eyes.
Then Lord Liu stepped forward quickly and bowed to Cui Xian warmly and apologetically: "It's nice to see you again since we parted in Mengjin. You are still as charming as ever."
"I heard that a thief broke into Yuelu Academy with the intention of murdering you. I was deeply concerned and rushed here immediately. Is you okay, you?"
After saying that.
Lord Liu actually examined Cui Xian in public and only breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that he was fine.
The thief Zhang Sai: "..."
"Thank you, Lord Liu. Xian is fine for now."
Cui Xian smiled and said to Liu Chong, "Thanks to County Magistrate Ye for arriving just in time."
As the saying goes: A small clue can lead to a thousand miles of hidden veins.
Prime Minister Zheng, who is far away in the capital, has only such a precious disciple. How could he not protect him?
April.
The auspicious signs from Mengjin were brought to the capital, and Jia Shao became famous far and wide.
At that time, Chen Bing sent Zhao Heng, the prefect of Luoyang, the eunuch Bingbi of the Imperial Household Department sent Xu Ning, the eunuch guarding Henan, and Zheng Xiasheng sent Liu Chong, the councilor of the Henan Provincial Administration Commission, to rush to Hongyan Tower in Mengjin to win over Jia Shao.
After this incident, Liu Chong and Cui Xian did not have much contact.
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But Liu Chong, who "wanted to make progress too much", had already realized very sensibly that he had to protect his young disciple on behalf of the elder.
In addition, Cui Xian himself is also extremely talented.
Liu Chong was an insider of the "Mengjin Auspicious Signs". He had personally witnessed Mengjin County Magistrate Chang Tao being promoted three times in a row and was filled with jealousy.
In this situation, if Cui Xian is in trouble, Liu Chong will naturally step forward!
It also has to be done beautifully.
Under normal circumstances, when Cui Xian shouted "Got it", Liu Chong should have made a handsome appearance.
Unfortunately, Ye Huaifeng got there first!
Hearing Cui Xian's words, Liu Chong awkwardly joked, "Sir, are you blaming me for being late? This Ye Huaifeng is even more capable than me."
hiss!
When Liu Chong heard what he said, countless gasps were heard all around.
Although Cui Xian is the grandson of the cabinet minister, Liu Chong is a third-rank official after all. It is understandable that he has this attitude towards the cabinet minister, but what right does Cui Xian have?
In response, Liu Chong said: You know shit, I really want to make progress!
Ye Huaifeng, who was prompted, said, "I dare not."
Liu Chong narrowed his eyes and looked at Ye Huaifeng, then walked over and helped him up personally: "As the prefect of Kaifeng, you don't have to kneel before me. Stand up."
Zhang Sai was shocked and asked, "Kaifeng prefect?"
Liu Chong glanced at Magistrate Zhang and didn't let him stand up. He just said calmly, "The cabinet has issued a transfer order. Nanyang County Magistrate Ye Huaifeng has been promoted to Kaifeng Prefecture."
It’s cold!
There was a change in the superior officer, but Zhang Sai, as his direct subordinate, didn't receive any news at all.
What this represents is self-evident.
No wonder Ye Huaifeng dared to arrest him!
No no no!
Even if Ye Huaifeng is the prefect of Kaifeng, he cannot be arrested as a county magistrate without sufficient evidence!
And the situation is very wrong now, we have to run!
Run quickly!
Zhang Sai said sternly, "Master Ye, I am a registered county magistrate in the Ministry of Personnel. Even if you are the prefect of Kaifeng, you cannot arbitrarily punish me!"
Next, Ye Huaifeng’s response was a textbook example of political struggle in the officialdom.
Let him become famous overnight and shake the entire Henan officialdom!
"Reporting to the Councillor, after receiving the complaint from the people of Nanyang, I rushed all the way to Kaifeng, but have not yet received the cabinet's transfer order."
Ye Huaifeng bowed to Liu Chong and said, "Therefore, I am currently the magistrate of Nanyang County, not the prefect of Kaifeng."
Upon hearing this, Liu Chong took a serious look at the young county magistrate in front of him for the first time, with a hint of vigilance in his eyes.
I saw that you were young and honest, so I didn't take too much precautions.
As a result, you want to improve more than I do!
What does it mean that he "did not see the cabinet transfer order", so at this moment he is "only the magistrate of Nanyang County".
Regardless of whether Ye Huaifeng saw the transfer order or not, the cabinet had already promoted him to prefect, and he was the prefect.
However, as the prefect of Kaifeng, Ye Huaifeng did not have sufficient reason to strip Zhang Sai of his official robe.
Not to mention the Kaifeng prefect, even the current councilor Liu Chong had no reason to arrest Zhang Sai.
But, Nanyang County Magistrate Ye Huaifeng does!
He could judge the case as the magistrate of Nanyang County, challenge Zhang Sai and hold him accountable, and then as the prefect of Kaifeng, he had the power to take down Zhang Sai!
As long as he insists that "I didn't see the transfer order", he won't be afraid even if the lawsuit is brought to the cabinet in the future!
Although Zhang Sai is stupid, he is very knowledgeable about the twists and turns in officialdom.
He stood up suddenly, pointed at Ye Huaifeng's nose and cursed: "Ye Huaifeng, you want to wear two official robes at the same time?!"
Ye Huaifeng looked a little dazed.
Six years ago.
Still young and ignorant of the rules of officialdom, he rushed into the Nanyang government office under Cui Xian's instructions and shouted at the Nanyang Tongzhi: "Why don't you just wear two official robes at the same time!"
In that battle, he took back the real power of the county magistrate from Wu Tongzhi.
At that time, he felt that Wu Tongzhi was really hateful.
Until now.
He became the person he hated the most.
So this is what growing up is?
Ye Huaifeng grinned, and under Zhang Sai's bloodshot gaze, he said righteously: "I don't know what you are talking about."
"According to the Daliang Code, Xing Code: Those who harm meritorious service will be punished three times more severely!"
"I am Ye Huaifeng, the magistrate of Nanyang County. I have received a complaint from the people of Nanyang. Today, Zhang Sai, the magistrate of Kaifeng County, has bullied the wise men of Nanyang, causing the indignation of the people of Nanyang!"
"Class Three, listen up!"
Dozens of Nanyang police officers drew their cold knives in front of the shocked crowd.
"Strip this man of his official robes and escort him back to Nanyang to await trial!"
"yes!"
Several Nanyang police officers stepped forward and stripped Zhang Sai of his official robe on the spot.
Zhang Sai said sternly, "Ye Huaifeng, you claim to be the Nanyang County Magistrate! Since ancient times, there has never been a case of a county magistrate arresting a county magistrate. I will go to the capital and report you to the Ministry of Personnel!"
"I won't kill you!"
Ye Huaifeng flicked his sleeves and said, "This has never happened since ancient times. I will set a precedent for this!"
Cui Xian's eyes lit up as he watched from the side, his face full of approval.
What is official politics?
This is official politics.
If there wasn’t one before, then it will start with me!
Brother Ye, this one is awesome.
From now on, I'm afraid you will have a successful career!
Ye Huaifeng, who was looked at with approval by Cui Xian, secretly straightened his chest with pride.
beside.
Liu Chong expressed his envy, jealousy and hatred: Damn it, there are always people who want to improve more than him!
Half an hour later——
"Zhang Sai, the Kaifeng County Magistrate who broke through the Yuelu Mountain Gate, was stripped of his official robes and taken into custody for questioning!"
One stone can cause a thousand ripples.
The entire Kaifeng officialdom was shocked and in uproar.
Six years of hard work and growth.
The 33-year-old Ye Huaifeng, with the most ruthless attitude, brazenly appeared in the Henan officialdom——
It became the sharpest steel knife in Cui Xian's hand.
Cut through the thorns and brambles for him and carve out a path forward!
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