People in the Ming Dynasty are lawless

Chapter 262: The power of the local snake, the amazing penetration ability!

Taiyuan magistrate's office.

It was already dark. Originally, at this time, only the officials on duty should be left in the prefect's Yamen.

But tonight it was uncharacteristically brightly lit.

When I entered, I discovered that the prefect and Tongzhi were still arranging work.

"I know that you are very tired recently because of the Western branch of the Ming Dynasty Chamber of Commerce that His Highness Prince Jin is doing, and you all want to go home early and take a nap."

The prefect was talking above, and the officials below all looked tired.

It's because there have been too many things in the past two days.

The King of Jin, who originally came from his home territory, was only responsible for defending the Tatars in the north.

According to regulations, they cannot participate in local administrative affairs.

But I don't know what happened to the old emperor. He actually allowed him to set up a branch of the Chamber of Commerce. This made everyone upset. Many famous businessmen in Shanxi were brought to his mansion to lecture him.

And their prefect's Yamen also received a notice that they must cooperate with this Chamber of Commerce action and register the merchants coming and going.

At first they thought it was just a simple tax matter, but now it seems that is not the case.

His Royal Highness Prince Jin and the others seem to have other plans.

The prefect's Yamen could only cooperate.

Another thing is that the Tax Inspection Department Yamen and the Baochao Dujiu Si Yamen are also in the process of construction, and this process also requires their cooperation.

Because business has never been taken seriously, there was no one specifically responsible for this matter in the yamen before. Now it is completely starting over, everything is the first time, so everyone is caught off guard.

Because of this, everyone in the yamen is very tired.

At this time, all the officials and government servants were standing feebly in the lobby, waiting for lectures.

Seeing them all looking so listless, the magistrate spoke: "I have said that I know you are tired, but now I have just received a notice from the neighboring state capital that Duke Qian has left Xuanfu and is heading towards us. Come.

You may be relatively unfamiliar with Duke Qian, but the immediate boss of Jinyiwei and Baochao's Yamen, and the Tax Inspection Department's Yamen is none other than Duke Qian.

Duke Qian just recently completed a victorious battle in Liaodong and came to Shanxi to have a look. "

When the prefect said this, the officials below all murmured quietly.

"This prince doesn't know how to recuperate, so why are you coming to us in such a hurry?"

"Who says it's not the case? I'm just full."

"They don't think anything of it, but they just exhaust those of us working below to death."

"I haven't been back home to spend time with my wife and children for several days."

"me too!"

Seeing the appearance of the officials below, Li Gang, the magistrate of Taiyuan Prefecture, was unhappy. He said righteously: "I can tell you that Duke Qian is the son-in-law of the current prince and the future prince-in-law. It is said that even in the Your Majesty is also very graceful.

We are so lucky to be able to come to our place and see our true face. What are your expressions? "

As soon as Li Gang spoke, the officials below responded immediately: "My lord, I was wrong to wait. I will definitely welcome the Duke into the city."

"What your Excellency said is true. It is our honor for the Duke of the State to come to our place. We will definitely welcome him well."

"I will definitely live up to your orders!"

Seeing the officials below complimenting Li Gang so much, the prefect was very unhappy.

Although he took office not long ago, he is still the magistrate of Taiyuan Prefecture, and he should be the one who makes the decision in Taiyuan Prefecture.

But Li Gang, a fellow magistrate, took advantage of the fact that he had been in Taiyuan Prefecture for more than ten years and was familiar with people, so he didn't pay attention to him as the prefect at all.

And these officials below are also those who adapt to the changing circumstances.

On the surface, they are very respectful to themselves, but they are like paper flowers without fragrance. It is a false politeness.

But he truly obeyed Li Gang.

Just like just now, he was talking to the people above, and the people below him were indifferent and muttering, with complaints all over their faces. But after Li Gang finished speaking, everyone was fine.

Li Gang also enjoyed the respect he received from his subordinates and their indifference to the prefect.

To be honest, it was only after being in this position over the years that he realized that being a comrade was not bad at all.

His family is by his side, and he is surrounded by people he knows well. The most important thing is that he is a local gangster. Even if there is a prefect above him, he can only take orders from a bare prefect after he comes.

The most important thing is that if anything happens, the prefect will take the blame. Who makes him the person in charge of the prefecture?

Li Gang has been operating in Taiyuan Prefecture for many years and has deep connections with local Shanxi merchants. With these relationships, he not only has high-ranking positions and rides on horses, but also has no worries about food, clothing and clothing.

Although His Majesty strictly prohibits corruption, there are many ways for local snakes to avoid being reported.

Everyone is an acquaintance, maybe even a relative, but everyone turns a blind eye.

Therefore, he was very satisfied with his official position.

However, it also put great pressure on the Taiyuan prefect.

The prefect of Taiyuan imagined how to deal with Li Gang.

Just after the arrangement of how to welcome Chen Han was completed, a government servant hurriedly came in from outside.

When the yamen servant came in and saw that the prefect and fellow magistrate Li Gang were there, he immediately hesitated.

Because everyone has known for a long time that although the top leader in Taiyuan Prefecture is the prefect, the person who really has the final say is informed Li Gang.

The prefect was very angry when he saw this scene: "What? It's hard for you to talk when you see me here, right? I'm leaving then?"

Li Gang was very disdainful towards the prefect in his heart, but under such circumstances, he had to give others some face no matter what.

So he stepped forward and slapped the yamen servant on the face: "Are you blind? If there is anything else you can't say, Lord Magistrate, say it quickly!"

The yamen servant covered his face and looked very embarrassed.

The prefect glanced sideways at Li Gang and thought to himself: You are indeed a good person!

The yamen servant had no choice but to talk about what happened at the inn.

Li Gang was very embarrassed after hearing this.

His nephew has always had a lot of headaches.

That bastard is just an incompetent idiot who relies on having a little money at home to do all kinds of things. Once something happens, he will move himself out. It's really annoying.

But he couldn't ignore it.

Because the reason why he enjoys so much in Taiyuan Mansion is really thanks to the Zhang family.

If it weren't for the Zhang family's strong financial resources to help him establish connections, he wouldn't be where he is today.

The prefect had also heard about the relationship between Li Gang and the Zhang family a long time ago, so he folded his arms and watched indifferently.

It's no better now than before.

Whatever happened in Taiyuan Prefecture in the past, at worst, it could be solved internally.

But it’s different now, why is it different?

It's because now His Highness King Jin can come out and do something.

Although I don’t know to what extent I can intervene, there is always someone who is supervising me and others.

In the future, Li Gang really won't be able to cover the sky with one hand. The magistrate himself couldn't find any good way to deal with Li Gang. If something like this happened now, wouldn't he be doing himself a big favor?

Li Gang is in trouble here. The magistrate of Yangqu County has long wanted to flatter Li Gang. As soon as he heard this, he immediately volunteered: "Huh! Where did this bullshit businessman come from? He can't even think of our Mr. Zhang San." Even if you don't give me anything, you still dare to beat people, do you really think that there is no one in our Taiyuan Mansion?"

As he spoke, he took a step forward: "Master Li, you don't need to come forward to deal with this matter. Since it is on Xiaguan's territory, Xiaguan should handle it.

Don't worry, I will handle it properly. "

Anyone who knows will never stand up and say anything in this situation, because everyone knows that it is difficult for the prefect and Li Gang to come forward at this time.

There is nothing else, just because this matter is really embarrassing. It is not a very reasonable thing to begin with. If you have to force yourself to come forward, it will be even more embarrassing.

But when I first came to Yangqu County and wanted to worship the dock, of course I wanted to grab the credit in front of Li Gang.

Li Gang was very passive now.

If he says he shouldn't go, it won't be easy to deal with. What kind of mess would you make if you stand up?

If you extinguish the enthusiasm of your subordinates like this, who will dare to show their loyalty in the future?

The key was that the prefect was still watching, which would undermine his majesty, so Li Gang had no choice but to bite the bullet and ordered: "Try to find out the whole story of the matter, and don't make the city full of trouble. The status of the reform merchants in the imperial court is not what it used to be. do you know?"

The magistrate of Yangqu County was a fool: "No matter where he comes from, as long as he offends Young Master Zhang, he will not look good on him."

He thought this was a compliment to Li Gang. In fact, he had no idea that Li Gang was also very annoyed with his nephew. But at this time, Li Gang couldn't get angry, so he had to send it away.

"Go and do your business!"

After Yangqu County left, the magistrate said: "It seems that our Taiyuan Prefecture is still too big, and there are always some people who don't know how powerful our Third Young Master Zhang is. In the future, we must make a good name for our Third Young Master Zhang, like this Others won’t dare to mess with him, and you’ll be less in trouble.”

Taiyuan Mansion said this, which made Li Gang very embarrassed.

……

Station.

No. 1 stood in the courtyard of the inn, almost crying.

Being an official in such an important place is really a torture.

Others think that you are very beautiful, but only you know that in fact, you live a very miserable life and no one dares to offend you.

I just thought that even if I saw that Chen Han and the others had tied No. 2 to a tree stump and whipped him dozens of times until No. 2 was covered in bruises, I didn't dare to step forward to stop him.

Although this official is very young, he still has some eyes.

He could tell that Chen Han and the others must have had a complicated background, otherwise they wouldn't have dared to beat the No. 2 who had revealed his identity so brazenly.

Moreover, they were not afraid of the result that No. 2 had gone to report the news, and the old god was still present, setting up a table in the yard and making tea.

The young man was under the protection of dozens of people, as if he wanted to see who would come to save No. 2.

It looked like he was fishing on purpose.

Other guests at the inn did not dare to come out after seeing this scene.

But everyone hid in the room, opened the window a crack, and watched the situation in the yard attentively.

They are all businessmen who travel to Taiyuan Prefecture to do business.

I’ve heard of the Zhang family’s reputation.

Who dares to do business in Taiyuan Prefecture but not respect the Zhang family?

But this young man is a tough guy and just doesn’t buy it, so this is a lot of fun.

Not long after, noisy footsteps sounded outside.

Then a voice shouted outside the door: "The magistrate of Yangqu County is here!"

The soldiers at the inn hurriedly opened the door.

The magistrate of Yangqu County got down from the sedan chair and walked straight in.

He held his head high and had a big belly. He looked around as soon as he came in. When he saw the southeast corner of the courtyard, he was so frightened that he almost dropped his hat.

"Second Young Master Zhang! Oh my God, who is it? Who is so bold? Someone come and put Third Young Master Zhang down quickly!"

The county government officer rushed forward to put the person down.

Chen Han sat in the middle of the courtyard as if Yangqu County had not seen it.

It's no wonder that all he can think about now is rescuing Young Master Zhang.

Just as the Yamen was about to reach the big tree, a figure stopped in front of him: "Let's see who dares to touch him!"

After Du Qing's voice spread, Yangqu County became angry, "This county has long heard that a group of powerful businessmen are coming, and it turns out it's you. Okay! I want to see who is more powerful, you or Wang Fa, and beat them Catch them all!"

He yelled, and just as the officials were about to take action, Du Qing had already taken out his badge, "You are so brave, we are the Imperial Guards, and you actually dare to attack Duke Qian, do you want to destroy the nine tribes? ?”

Lord Qian?

Boom! !

As if there was a thunder in his ears, Yangquxian looked at Chen Han, who was sitting in the middle.

Just now they were listening to the prefect's scolding, saying that the Duke of Guo was coming to their Taiyuan Mansion soon, and even His Highness Prince Jin would come to greet him.

But I didn't expect that I would be bumped into tonight.

Yangqu County froze on the spot.

The people he brought were so frightened that they fell to their knees with a thud.

Chen Han drank a glass of water: "This gentleman doesn't seem to believe it yet. Show him our defenses and make him give up."

Yang Ruxiao took out the Guanfang seal of Duke Qian and waved it in front of Yangqu County.

There was a bang.

Yangqu County was so frightened that he fainted and fell to the ground.

"My lord, he fainted from fright!" Yang Ru said filial piety.

"Tie them together and wait to see who else comes!" Chen Han ordered.

……

Taiyuan guard commander and prefect.

"What? Someone dared to tie up my brother-in-law!!" The commanding officer was very angry.

You must know that his grade is higher than Li Gang.

Taiyuan Gou is also a person who cannot be messed with. He is extremely rude.

As soon as he heard that his brother-in-law had been kidnapped at a post station outside Taiyuan City, he immediately exploded.

If this matter was spread, where would he lose his face?

So there must be an explanation for this matter.

……

(End of this chapter)