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Chapter 159

Borrowing the words of Confucius, Liu Jing publicly stated that he wanted to rule the county with morality, propriety and law. These words undoubtedly gave everyone a reassurance.

Because the county magistrate has too much power, he can "create private regulations", that is, set up systems and regulations by himself. In a hundred miles, life and death can be taken away, and a decision can be made with one person. A county can be prospered by one person, and it can also be defeated by one person. one county.

A person's talent can be high or low, and his virtue can be strong or thin. Especially in modern times, most of the senior officials are the generation of corpses and vegetarians. There are very few people who can make the county prosperous, but there are many people who lose the county.

All the officials in Ling County naturally hope that the Tingjun can be quiet and do nothing, and rule with his hands.In short, it is as little toss as possible.

The previous two Tingjuns formed a stark contrast. The former Tingjun followed the way of tranquility and served as an official for several years. Although the exams were always ranked low in the counties of Changsha, the position of the county monarch was as stable as Mount Tai, and he died of illness. .

However, the former Tingjun did not believe in this evil, relying on being from a wealthy family in Linxiang, he was arrogant and arbitrary, and within less than a month of taking office, he disturbed the inside and outside of Ling County, making everyone resentful.

As a result, by coincidence, an accident occurred. At the end of the year, he was traveling on the Xiangjiang River by boat, accidentally fell into the water, and drowned to death.

Whether the former Tingjun died in an accident or not, aside from talking about it for the time being, is already an unsolved mystery.

If Liu Jing can really govern the county with morality, propriety and law, it must be said that it is the luck of Ling County.

Looking at the "peace of mind" look of the officials in the hall, Liu Jing couldn't help showing a meaningful smile on his face, and then gave a look to the serious person sitting beside him.

Seriously knowing that it was his turn to "play", he immediately said: "The Ming court is an earnest gentleman, for the sake of political harmony, he can't bear harsh laws, but the "Book" says: "Bo Yi surrendered the code, and the people were punished." To control the people with punishment, and to control punishment with ritual, the two cannot be neglected.

The Ming court is the ruler of a county, and there is nothing wrong with "turning morality into reason and not following the criminal law". However, the prime minister who punishes prisoners cannot be like the Ming court. "

All the officials were dumbfounded when they heard the words, and turned their eyes to Liu Jing who was sitting on the throne. Seeing his expressionless face, they couldn't help but look at each other.

Since the court meeting, Seriousness has hardly spoken, and was easily ignored by everyone.

Seriousness has a small reputation in Linxiang, but it appears more as Liu Jing's background board.This can't be helped, he was put in the middle of nowhere by Liu Jingba, and he was in charge of the market, just "Xiao Gui Cao Sui", plus he didn't know how to be a human being, so it's not surprising to have such a result.

In Ling County, no one knew him.At first everyone thought he was just a "decoration" or a "marionette" who obeyed Liu Jing's orders, but after hearing what he said, everyone corrected their attitudes and dared not underestimate him.

Because the county magistrate is also a "chief official" just like the county magistrate, as long as the county magistrate does not intervene, theoretically speaking, he has the power to deal with all county officials including Gongcao.

And with his close relationship with Liu Jing, the power in his hands will obviously not be restricted.

All the officials once again turned their attention to Gong Ying, who was undoubtedly the most affected person. Serious and Chu Fang could at least share most of the power in his hands, and it was justified.

Gong Ying's expression was natural, and he seemed very calm. He had already been mentally prepared for this. If Liu Jing was just a person who talked about benevolence, righteousness and morality, how could he attract Liu Biao and Zhang Xian to compete for it?

Originally, Ling County had not had a county magistrate for a long time. The previous two county magistrates were eager to monopolize the power and never mentioned it.However, Liu Jing came to the post this time, but he wanted to take the post of county magistrate seriously, and his intention was self-evident.It is nothing more than taking into account the demeanor of the so-called celebrities, and they are unwilling to go out and seize power in person, and let seriousness do it for them.

The only thing that surprised Gong Ying was that he actually invited Chu Fang. Until now, Gong Ying couldn't understand how he persuaded Chu Fang?

After the court meeting, all the officials left the main hall in twos and threes with different moods.The Gong brothers tacitly acted to make contributions.

Gong Wu walked into Gongcao's hearing room, poured himself a big glass of cold water, drank it in one gulp, but couldn't extinguish the anger in his heart, and said angrily: "Second brother, why don't we just let Liu Jing's little boy step by step?" Pressing?"

Gong Ying couldn't help frowning, and said, "Fourth brother, speak carefully."

Although he has had people guarding the door, and most of the meritorious officials are his cronies, he is not afraid of [-], just in case, involving the county monarch, no amount of caution can be overstated.

Gong Fu also said worriedly: "Second brother, I think what the fourth brother said makes sense. You also saw it today. As soon as Chu Fang came to the county temple, the officials and soldiers would all bow their heads and worship him when they saw him. If things go on like this, the fourth brother Prestige will be damaged."

Gong Wu's face darkened when he heard the words, but what the third brother said was indeed the truth. In terms of prestige, he was not as good as Chu Fang, and in terms of position, he was not as good as Chu Fang. As a soldier, he might become a "lonely man" in a short time.

Gong Ying sighed: "In the final analysis, no matter how we hold power, we are only officials, and Liu Jing is an official, a chief official, and a county lord... He can make us lose everything with one word. We have no other choice but to give in. .”

Gong Wu's face turned fierce, and he said viciously, "Why not tell the story from the past."

Gong Ying's face immediately changed, and he said angrily: "Shut up! Do you want to destroy my family?!"

Gong Fu also blamed: "Fourth brother, how can such a thing be announced?"

In order to keep this secret back then, except for the brothers, everyone else was silenced, including the confidantes who had followed the brothers for many years.It's really because this matter is too serious. Once it is leaked, it will be a disaster for the family. For the safety of the family, even the confidants can only be killed.

Gong Wu knew that he had made a slip of the tongue, and immediately kept silent.

Gong Ying shook his head secretly. If the former county magistrate hadn't been arrogant, he would have used him to gain power as soon as he took office, causing fierce conflict between the two sides, and he was unwilling to make such a move.

But once this kind of thing happens, it may be explained as an accident, and if it happens twice, it will be justified.

What's more, did Liu Jing say that he could kill if he said it?Not to mention his reputation and background, killing him is tantamount to stabbing a hornet's nest, and Chu Fang alone will not be able to pass it.

Gong Ying was silent for a while, then said: "We have five brothers, and we are county magistrates, so we can be called extremely prosperous. But how can this situation last? Liu Jing wants power, we will give it to him, there is no need to conflict with him .”

Gong Wu jumped up with a livid face, and said, "Second brother, why are you so short of breath?" Then he turned to look at Gong Fu: "Third brother, what do you say?"

"I'll listen to my second brother." Gong Fu has always followed Gong Ying's lead, and this time is no exception.

Gong Wu immediately slammed the door out angrily.

Gong Fu looked worried and said: "Second brother..."

Gong Ying sighed: "I will watch him."

(End of this chapter)