Daily life of slaying demons in the government

Chapter 271 Too much is not enough
When I saw Liu Chuan again, he was writing at his desk. His clothes were wrinkled and his eyes were bloodshot when he raised his head. It was obvious that he had not rested much and had been working hard.

"Are you here? If you have something to say, just tell me. I have a request for an inquiry regarding the suppression of a rebellion by the imperial dynasty. Please find a stool and sit down." Liu Chuan looked up at Yang Qian, then lowered his head and kept busy.

"Sir, has the imperial army entered Jizhou Prefecture?"

"Well, the vanguard camp has arrived. They are currently stationed in your hometown, Sandao City. I still need to ask for some advice. Lord Geshuni will go there in person in a few days. I estimate that after the baggage arrives at the end of the month, the suppression of the rebellion will officially begin."

Calculating the time, it would be less than half a month. Considering the mobility of the military formations in this world, it was already very fast.

Yang Qian knew that Liu Chuan was indeed very busy. The army was setting out, and as the lord of Jizhou Prefecture, Liu Chuan had to take care of all aspects of the matter. What's more, Jizhou Prefecture was now in a state of being leaderless like most cities. Many things that he could have handled and decided on by his subordinates needed to be decided by him, and he was so busy that he couldn't cope with everything.

So Yang Qian didn't dare to waste Liu Chuan's time.

"Sir, the files on those people in the prison have been prepared. I checked them carefully this afternoon and there is no problem. They are all solid cases. Based on the current situation in Jizhou Prefecture and the seriousness of Zhou Zhong's case, there is no need for a formal hearing. You can just sign the order and deal with them according to the law."

When Liu Chuan heard this, he stopped writing and put it on the pen holder.

After a moment of silence, Liu Chuan asked, "How many people are involved?"

"Sir, there are currently 3,794 people on the list, including their families. However, 30% of these people died in the catastrophe. Half of the survivors were exiled.

The principal offenders are all in the dungeon, while the accomplices are currently being held in the city guards' camp.

Moreover, the crime this time is so serious that the case law states that this is already a light sentence.

The rest should be beheaded or cut in half. Lingchi and chariot dismemberment were also proposed, but it is not convenient to carry out the executions at present, so I think it is better to just behead them.

Of course, everything still depends on your opinion, sir."

Yang Qian's attitude was as humble as ever, and the hierarchical relationship was very clear.

This is what Liu Chuan is most satisfied with about Yang Qian. An obedient "immortal master" level expert is what the Hongwu Dynasty needs. It is also in line with official rules. Otherwise, no matter how powerful Yang Qian is, he will be suspended and will never be able to take real power again.

"Do you know what the most common messages I received from the Imperial City these days are about?" Liu Chuan paused, then answered himself, "Most of them are asking for mercy for those people in the dungeon.

"I have received letters from various departments, offices, and even the royal ancestral temples, all full of insinuations. To be honest, these people have put me under a lot of pressure."

Yang Qian was quite surprised when he heard this. Are the people of the Hongwu Dynasty so kind and righteous? They dared to rescue people who were involved in the crime of treason? Aren't they afraid of getting into trouble?

But on second thought, Yang Qian understood the reason.

The fact that Prince Yue has been able to run the business in Jizhou Prefecture for so many years is definitely not enough just relying on the situation in Jizhou Prefecture. Without the connections in the Imperial City, nothing can be accomplished.

Only when the higher-ups turned a blind eye could Prince Yue take action in Jizhou Prefecture.

So these letters to Liu Chuan seem to be "saving people", but in fact they are also begging Liu Chuan to show mercy and remove the people involved in these things when he encounters them? Or do them a favor and directly "selflessly" kill all the names in the letters?
What Liu Chuan is troubled about is how to deal with those who speak to him.

Refuse it together? Continue to report it? Continue to bring Yue Wangzhong's case to the imperial city?
Yang Qian thought it was impossible. If Liu Chuan really wanted to do this, the emperor would probably not approve. He had gone too far.

Too much is as bad as too little. This is also true even when it comes to killing traitors. You can't be stubborn.

After thinking it through, Yang Qian stopped talking. He didn't want to get involved in this. Liu Chuan sighed and said, "Take these people and deal with them severely."

Yang Qian took a list handed over by Liu Chuan. There were quite a few people on the list, more than twenty in total, all of whom were high-ranking officials in the government office and their important confidants.

"I understand. These people actually deserved death, and it's not unfair for them to die." Yang Qian had no psychological burden. They were all evil people, so in his opinion, exile or immediate execution was reasonable.

Seeing Yang Qian agree so readily, Liu Chuan smiled and asked again, "When are you going to start?"

"The sooner the better. I feel guilty if these people waste one more day's worth of food. The city just happens to be dealing with the bodies, so it's only right that we kill them here and deal with them together."

"Okay. You will be in charge of this matter. Make sure nothing on the list is left out."

"My subordinate understands!"

Yang Qian was about to leave after he finished speaking, but was stopped by Liu Chuan.

"I almost forgot. Fang Ce, the judge of the Academy, came to me yesterday and mentioned a child named Zhu Yun, saying that he was the son of Zhu Zhong, a Langguan in the government office. He was only three years old and hoped to be spared from exile. Fang Ce was willing to raise the child and take responsibility at the same time.

Fang Ce is a straight-laced man, but he has a kind heart. Zhu Zhong and he were classmates, and they have a lot of friendship. His teacher is now the chief priest of Xuelin Academy, so he still has to give him face. "

Yang Qian agreed.

A three-year-old child would have nowhere to run. If exiled, he would probably be sold as soon as he left the city, and his whereabouts would be unknown.

It's not that I feel sympathy. It's just that Liu Chuan has spoken, so I just follow his orders. It doesn't matter.

After leaving Liu Chuan, Yang Qian went directly to the military camp where the implicated criminals were held. It was right next door. After all, the government office in the city was damaged, and Liu Chuan was working in the city guard camp.

It was easy to find a three-year-old child. When Yang Qian found him, the child was already starving. After all, there were prisoners everywhere, and they were either dead or exiled. The military camp couldn't give them much food, so it was enough to avoid starving to death. In the end, it was even less for a child.

"Leave the child to me. When he dies of illness."

"My subordinate understands."

Yang Qian carried the timid child and left the military camp. After asking for directions, he went straight to the residence of Fang Ce, the judge of the Academy.

When he reached the gate of Fang's house, Yang Qian suddenly remembered what his younger brother had mentioned in the letter. He said that the daughter-in-law his mother had arranged for him was a family of officials named Fang in Jizhou Prefecture. He later thought that it was probably someone from Fang Ce's family.

this.
Yang Qian paused for a moment and then laughed. It was just a rumor, but he hesitated. It was wrong. There was no need to think too much. It was just a matter of doing things. We can talk about it later.

After knocking on the door, the child in Yang Qian's arms obviously recognized this place, with tears in his eyes. He wanted to shout but didn't dare to.

"Ah! It's Xiao Yun'er!"

As soon as Yang Qian entered the door, he saw a woman of about seventeen or eighteen years old standing outside the main room, calling out the little boy's name softly.

(End of this chapter)