flstandardbreds Chapter 140 The County Magistrate's Troubles
Chapter 140 The County Magistrate's Troubles
I never thought that there was a local tyrant named Mr. Zhang hiding here.
It couldn't be treated lightly or heavily, and he, a small official, was oppressed to death.
With great difficulty, I took advantage of the Crown Prince's power and eradicated that cancer.
But this morning, more people came from Kyoto, and there were 20 of them at once. They were all ferocious and looked more like officials than him, the parent official.
Looking at them as individuals, in fact, they are just a bunch of thugs at best.
The reason why I am dragging my feet is that I am thinking of a solution.
Those people could crush a small official like him, like killing a fly, in a matter of minutes without leaving anything behind.
On one side is the person that the prince wants to protect, and on the other side is the second-rank official who is in charge of the court's purse.
To put it bluntly, his salary is in the hands of others.
As an official from a poor family, he cannot and dare not offend anyone.
So, he could only endure everything. County Magistrate Wu felt that his head was getting bigger and bigger!
It's about to split.
"grown ups!"
"grown ups!"
The bailiffs, constables, and several colleagues came in to report, all of them were important matters.
Wu Xuyang was anxious, but he remained calm on the surface and waved his hand: "What's the matter? Just tell me!"
The detectives looked at each other, and one of them said, "Sir, we have been secretly investigating Mr. Zhang's case these days.
Mr. Zhang and his wife had many businesses in the capital, and all their businesses were seized by the Jingzhao Yin.
Many of their family's properties were sold to major silver banks through account books by their eldest daughter Zhang Xiaotong, who was a concubine in the Shangshu Mansion. The properties were then exchanged for silver bills through account books and then transferred to him through the silver banks.
According to our investigation, his assets are worth tens of millions, but we found nothing during the search. Don't you think this is odd?"
Wu Xuyang frowned, "This case is getting more and more difficult, but with the account books, we have a handle on him."
Wu Xuyang paused and said coldly:
"Those bank transfer records are evidence of Zhang Xiaotong's transfer of property. Send someone to monitor Zhang Xiaotong's whereabouts and report the matter to the higher-ups if necessary."
As soon as Wu Xuyang finished speaking, a constable rushed in in panic.
"Why are you so panicked?"
"Your Excellency, news has come from the capital that the family of the Minister of Revenue, more than 500 people, will be beheaded outside the Meridian Gate at noon today!"
"what?!"
Wu Xuyang raised his head suddenly: "Are you telling the truth? If so, God is really helping me!"
"It's absolutely true!" The detective was excited, his voice trembling, "Sir, do we still need to care about those people from the capital?"
Wu Xuyang straightened his back and responded: "Bring them to class!"
The constable took the order and left.
"Sir, what are you doing?" the lawyer asked in confusion.
Wu Xuyang took a deep breath and said calmly:
"Since the people from the capital have arrived, as the chief official of the county, how can I not entertain them?"
Wu Xuyang always believed that he was not a wicked person. Although he had ordered the killing of people before, they were all corrupt officials.
In his impression, whether those officials died or escaped, in the end they were either sentenced for making wrong judgments or sent back to their hometowns in the countryside to become farmers.
As the saying goes, poor mountains and bad waters produce unruly people. Unruly people like Mr. Zhang who have people to rely on usually don't take him, a seventh-rank official, seriously at all.
No matter what, they always come to trouble him and make things difficult for him.
County Magistrate Wu has always wanted to deal with Mr. Zhang, but he has never found a suitable opportunity.
Now that they were caught, it suited him just fine.
If those parasites in Beijing hadn't interfered, how could Wu Xuyang have had such a frustrating moment?
Now that it's delivered to my door, why not take advantage of it? !
The leading Beijing constable said arrogantly:
"Sir Wu, I hope you can quickly send someone to help arrest the suspect so that we can return to Beijing to report!
Otherwise, if the Shangshu blames us, neither you nor I can bear the consequences!"
Magistrate Wu asked with a half-smile:
"Report? Report to whom? Minister of Revenue Cui Liangping?
Do you still want to use the Shangshu to threaten me?
After all, I am an official appointed by the imperial court, and you are just the lackeys of certain people.
You are so arrogant! You're yelling in front of me?
Who gave you the courage? "
The constable shouted angrily, leaped forward and put his knife on Magistrate Wu’s neck:
"How dare you! Who do you think you are? How dare you address the Shangshu by his name?"
"Heh... Who am I? I'm the county magistrate! An official appointed by the imperial court! And you,... heh heh!"
Wu Xuyang laughed loudly, "Cui Liangping's family of several hundred people must have been beheaded by now!
You are even using his name to show off in front of me. It's really ridiculous!
You've been sold, and you're still counting money for them!
It's really stupid to the extreme! Tsk tsk tsk!"
The detective's face turned pale.
"County Magistrate Wu, I advise you not to make up stories about the Minister, or you may end up in trouble!
You don't need to scare me. I won't fall for it."
"To scare you?" County Magistrate Wu snorted coldly, "Do you think you deserve it?"
The leading constable couldn't believe his ears:
"My Lord County Magistrate, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say anything you want!
What if... you have to have evidence for what you say! If you just make up your mind, you won't be afraid..."
Another constable tried to dissuade him: "Forget it, sir. He is a seventh-rank county magistrate. He doesn't need to lie.
How about this! Magistrate Wu, we will return to the capital right now and rush to the Jingzhao Yinfu to inform them of the crimes committed by Mr. Zhang and his family!"
"Wait!"
Wu Xuyang waved his hand: "Cui Liangping's family is extremely evil and deserves death!
Not only did Mr. Zhang privately raise soldiers, he also allowed them to burn, kill, loot, and act like bandits. He even sent troops to attack innocent civilians.
Allowing sons and daughters to commit crimes is a capital crime.
I, Wu Xuyang, will never tolerate those who bring disaster to the country and the people.
No matter who sent you, since you are here, you are inseparable from this case.
I would like to give you some kind advice. I am afraid you will not be able to return to Kyoto.
Cui Liangping's case involves a wide range of people. Perhaps your master is no longer with us, and you have no place to ask for credit and reward when you return.
It is better to disband right here, maybe there is still a way out.”
After hearing this, the detective felt his scalp tingling and was horrified.
The county magistrate was right. No matter whether their master was there or not, they would not end up well if they returned.
If the task is not completed, then go back to receive the reward? It is more like receiving the punishment.
Hearing what County Magistrate Wu said, it seems to be the best solution at the moment.
If it really helps me survive, of course I would be happy to see it happen.
"Thank you, Magistrate Wu, for your guidance!
We will definitely follow Magistrate Wu's advice, turn over a new leaf, and never do anything so ruthless again."
Wu Xuyang waved his hand and said, "You guys go ahead. I still have a lot of official business to deal with, so I won't keep you here."
Everyone went out the door.
Chen Qingxin and Chen Qingwen, a brother and sister who hid on the roof of the county government hall and watched the whole process, were impressed by the young county magistrate who was in his twenties.
They originally thought that Wu Xuyang was a fool, but who knew that he was so proficient in the art of officialdom?
With just a few words, he made these ferocious Beijing detectives obey orders and leave. He was truly brave and resourceful.