Daming: The most ruthless tyrant in history

Chapter 848 Confrontation
The law enforcement team under the Integrity Commission made large-scale arrests, which shocked the local officialdom in Hangzhou. No one had expected that Zhejiang would be in such chaos and that Cui Chengxiu and his men would dare to act so recklessly.

This is simply a disregard for Zhejiang's stability!

The prefectural city of Hangzhou is extremely special. It is an important hub of the canal under the jurisdiction of Zhejiang. Therefore, the governor of Zhejiang, the three officials of Zhejiang, and the prefect of Hangzhou are all stationed here. It is both a prefectural city and a provincial capital, as well as a county seat. It is undoubtedly the most frustrating thing to be the magistrate of Qiantang here, because he can't afford to offend any of them.

In addition to the government offices at all levels mentioned above, there are many government offices in Qiantang, such as the Hangzhou Weaving Office, the Salt Law Office, the Military Preparation Office, and the various patrol offices. In the most prosperous place in Qiantang, if you throw a brick into the crowd, it may hit an official, and this is not an exaggeration at all.

This time, the Anti-Corruption Commission carried out a large-scale arrest in Qiantang, and not only those from the Hangzhou Weaving Bureau were arrested, but many people in the government and officials were involved. This made Zhejiang Governor Lu Qingrong extremely dissatisfied.

"Lian Xian, all the officials from Hangzhou are here."

Official post.

A man hurriedly walked into the main hall and bowed to Cui Chengxiu who was busy at his desk. He had rarely seen such a scene. It was only when the Integrity Bureau first arrived in Hangzhou that all the officials in Hangzhou gathered together to welcome them and to gather information. This man has never forgotten that scene.

However, as one incident after another happened, the Integrity Commission became unpopular in Zhejiang, causing dissatisfaction and hostility from countless people, and thus there was no such scene.

Now it's coming again.

"Lu Qingrong brought people here?"

Cui Chengxiu put down his pen, looked up at the man and said.

"Yes."

The man bowed his head and said, "Everything that is supposed to come has come."

"Have you arrested everyone who shouldn't have come?"

Cui Chengxiu smiled, with a hint of amusement in his words.

"Reporting to Lian Xian, according to the news sent back from various places, all the suspects involved in the cases have been arrested." The man said truthfully, "In addition, many places have been searched. Right now, the law enforcement team is dispatching people to patrol various matters. The brave men transferred to Qiantang have all been selected, and their families have been gathered together to ensure that nothing goes wrong."

"Take this letter and go to Qiantang County Government Office."

After hearing this, Cui Chengxiu handed the letter to the man and said, "Tell the Qiantang County Magistrate that from today on, the Qiantang County Jail will be requisitioned by the Integrity Bureau."

How did Lian Xian know that the Qiantang County Magistrate did not come?

The man couldn't help but feel suspicious. Yes, the Qiantang County Magistrate was nothing here and no one would take him seriously. But no matter what, with such a big thing happening in Hangzhou, how could he dare not come?
But although he had doubts in his heart, the man did not dare to hesitate. After taking the letter handed to him by Cui Chengxiu with both hands, he quickly walked out of the hall.

At this time, officials at all levels, headed by Zhejiang Governor Lu Qingrong, walked towards the main hall with solemn expressions. Due to the large-scale arrests, there were very few officials from the Integrity Bureau in the official post station, and all those who could be sent out had been sent out. There were also many law enforcement officers responsible for guarding various places.

The more serious the situation, the stricter the security.

Officials from the Integrity Commission who were sent to Ningbo, Taizhou and Wenzhou were killed by Japanese pirates who attacked the Zhejiang coast. This caused public outrage in the Integrity Commission and also led to the strengthening of police patrols throughout the Commission, especially for many external matters. The Integrity Commission's confidentiality measures became stricter.

"Cui Lianzheng, you arrested so many people right away without informing the governor's office or the provincial government in advance. Aren't you afraid of chaos in Hangzhou?"

Lu Qingrong stared at Cui Chengxiu with cold eyes and said, "Cui Lianzheng, you know what the situation is in Zhejiang right now, right? Aren't you afraid that Zhejiang will become even more chaotic? If something like this happens, who will bear the consequences?!"

As the governor of a province, Lu Qingrong was very powerful. Yes, Cui Chengxiu was the Minister of the Integrity Council and a Beijing official, but a strong dragon could not suppress a local snake.

Previously, Lu Qingrong had a very good attitude towards Cui Chengxiu, but because of issues such as tax resistance, Cui Chengxiu and his men acted ruthlessly, which made Lu Qingrong feel resentful.

The officialdom of the Ming Dynasty was extremely complicated. It had always been a situation where you were part of me and I was part of you. Whether it was the officials in the capital or the local officials, the relationships between them were extremely delicate.

Not to mention that some of these officials have very complicated relationships behind them and represent many interests, which also makes it difficult to govern the Ming Dynasty's officialdom.

Once the power is in hand, the order will be carried out.

This is the truest portrayal. After more than ten years of hard study, one enters the officialdom, endures difficulties and oppression, isn't it just for the day when one can govern a region?

Now that you are in power, but you dare not do this or that, then what is the point of being an official?
"So Governor Lu is here to call for justice?"

Cui Chengxiu smiled, glanced at the officials in the hall, pondered for a moment, and then said to Lu Qingrong, since the relationship has been torn apart, there is no need to care about anything else.

The respectful titles such as Cui Lianxian and Lu Futai are no longer used. Instead, people address each other by their titles. Everyone in the officialdom knows what this means.

"Don't dare."

Lu Qingrong raised his hand in greeting, but his tone was cold: "You are the Minister of the Integrity Bureau, and you are the imperial envoy sent to Zhejiang by His Majesty's order. How dare I raise an army to question you."

"If not, then why did you call so many people to come to my Integrity Bureau?"

Cui Chengxiu was neither anxious nor impatient. He pointed at the people in the hall and said, "What does the chaos in Hangzhou and Zhejiang have to do with my Integrity Bureau? That's something that your governor's office, the provincial government, and the military governor's office should worry about."

"I am arresting some suspects who are involved in important cases. Do I need to inform you in advance? Why? The power of Zhejiang officials is greater than that of the imperial court?!"

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Seeing Cui Chengxiu like this, Lu Qingrong was speechless for a moment.

This is so heartbreaking.

"Don't blame the chaos in Zhejiang on me, the Integrity Commission!"

Cui Chengxiu snorted coldly, his eyes sharp as he said, "The court knows what is going on in Zhejiang, and your majesty knows it even better. You all know why I arrested these people."

"I'm telling you, arresting these people was my decision. If anyone is dissatisfied, just submit a petition to impeach me. As long as I'm in Zhejiang, no one who should be arrested will escape!!"

Having said this, Cui Chengxiu slammed the table and stood up. This action startled many people in the hall. No one expected Cui Chengxiu's attitude to be so strong.

This is completely different from before.

"As for you, I have already sent someone to deliver the impeachment memorial to the capital." Cui Chengxiu smiled and walked towards Lu Qingrong, saying with a hint of playfulness: "There is a Japanese invasion in Zhejiang, and up to now, you, the governor of Zhejiang, have done nothing. Well done, you are doing a good job as the governor of Zhejiang."

"Who told you that I can do nothing?"

Lu Qingrong was shocked and stood up to ask Cui Chengxiu: "This governor..."

"Don't tell Benxian these things."

Cui Chengxiu interrupted by waving his hand: "I don't want to listen, and I'm not interested in listening. If you have anything to say, please write a memorial to the court and to His Majesty. Send him out!"

Having said this, Cui Chengxiu flicked his sleeves and turned away.

"Everyone, please!"

The officers of the Anti-Corruption Bureau's law enforcement team outside the hall heard what their own Integrity Judge said, and ran into the hall one by one. Looking at the officials in the hall with different expressions, they shouted in unison.

Lu Qingrong's face looked extremely ugly. He never expected that Cui Chengxiu would actually impeach him. He was still hesitant before, but now Cui Chengxiu had taken the lead. The next thing would be difficult to deal with.

"go!"

Lu Qingrong had a cold face. He glanced at Cui Chengxiu, then flicked his sleeves and turned to walk out of the hall. The officials in the hall looked at each other, all revealing complicated expressions.

(End of this chapter)