When Ji Han and his men traveled to the Three Kingdoms crew

Chapter 222: Nanyang County Magistrate Xiang Lang
Liu Bei, Xu Shu, Xiang Lang and others who kept records of all matters, big and small, marched towards Wancheng in a mighty procession, surrounded by the common people. Once they stepped through the city gate, the half-closed doors on the street opened a small gap, and countless eyes peeked out.

Someone shouted, "It's Envoy Liu!"

The scene was like boiling water. One after another, county residents walked out of their homes and joined Liu Bei's army of common people. Among them were even noble scholars in brocade clothes who were watching from afar. The people shouted in unison, "Punish Qin Jie."

The noise was getting louder and louder. When Liu Bei and his companions led the excited people to the gate of the county government, they saw several soldiers holding Qin Jie, who was tied up tightly and covered with thorns, in front of Liu Bei. One of them looked at Liu Bei, knelt on one knee, clasped his fists and said loudly:

"I am here to see Lord Liu. Lord Qin knows that he has committed a grave sin, so he is imitating the ancient general Lian Po who carried a thorny stick on his back to ask for forgiveness!"

"Pooh"

Before Liu Bei noticed, Wang Yue, who was guarding beside him, could no longer hold back his contempt and spat on the ground. He pointed at Qin Jie, who was looking downcast, and cursed him: "General Lian Po, why don't you take a piss? I can see that you don't want to do this. Can't Envoy Liu see that?"

"Brother Wang, please be careful with your words. Be careful with your words." Qian Zhao tugged at Wang Yue's sleeve.

After Qian Zhao's reminder, Wang Yue realized it belatedly and was shocked. He thought to himself that things are different now. I am serving under General Liu. If I continue to act like before, wouldn't I ruin the general's reputation?

Subconsciously, he glanced at Liu Bei and saw that Liu Bei seemed not to have heard it and had no intention of blaming him at all. Wang Yue then breathed a sigh of relief.

Liu Bei looked at Xu Shu beside him and said, "It is said that knowing one's mistakes and correcting them is the greatest virtue. But how can the crime of stealing be compared with the crime of committing a crime as a bandit? Military Advisor, this man is the governor of Nanyang County. He cannot benefit the people at home, nor can he eliminate evil outside. In just two years, he has caused resentment among the people in the county. What crime should he be punished for!"

Xu Shu waved his feather fan and said, "Reporting to the envoy, according to the law, he should be dismissed from his post, his property confiscated, and then he should be killed to quell the public anger!"

Wang Yue raised his eyebrows. Before this, the governor did not dismiss the county magistrate. Even if the governor was a powerful governor in charge of a state, he could only rely on suppression to make the county magistrate abandon his post and flee.

Although the governor of a province holds the military and political power of a province and is the superior of all county governors, the county governor is still a high-ranking official with a salary of two thousand stones.

Words determine life and death.
Isn't this a bit too much and not taking Your Majesty seriously?

As he thought about it, Wang Yue's eyes flickered back and forth between Le Yin, Qian Zhao, and Xiang Lang. Seeing no response, he swallowed his doubts. First, no one tried to dissuade him, and second,
"The military advisor is absolutely right. Kill, kill, kill!"

"I have been unhappy with Qin Jie for a long time!"

"Yes, kill!"

The people following Liu Bei were filled with indignation, their faces flushed as they roared. The noise was so loud that Qin Jie, who was kneeling on the ground, trembled with fear.

The soldiers in the county government were all shocked and they all knelt on one knee.

"Mingsir, even though Lord Qin Jie made a big mistake, he also drove away the bandits!"

"Even though Qin Jie has no merit, he has worked hard, my lord!"

"I beg you to show mercy and spare Qin Jie's life!"

"The Shut Up Law is unforgiving!"

Xu Shu had a stern face and looked determined, but he secretly tugged at Liu Bei's sleeve.

Before coming, Xu Shu had privately discussed with Liu Bei that there were still some loyal men among Qin Jie's former subordinates.
Thinking of this, Liu Bei followed his plan, took a step forward, clapped his hands, looked around at everyone and said loudly: "Everyone, please be quiet for a moment. I have something to say."

As soon as Liu Bei opened his mouth, all the people who had received his favor shut their mouths.

"Everyone, as the governor of the state, my duty is to manage Jingzhou for Your Majesty, and I will definitely give you an explanation. Qin Jie indulged in pleasure, ignored government affairs, and oppressed the people. The evidence is solid and his crimes are unforgivable, but considering his meritorious service, I will not punish him with death for now, but he will inevitably be punished alive! I want to make this man taste the suffering that Qin Jie made the people of Nanyang suffer! Put him in prison immediately, confiscate his property, and return the people who were oppressed by Qin Jie!"

Liu Bei's voice was full of energy, as deafening as the morning drum and evening bell. The people looked at each other and blinked. They had heard of Liu Bei's reputation, but confiscating his property and giving it to them? However, when they thought of Liu Bei's style when he was in the suburbs, it didn't seem to be wrong.

Everyone bowed to Liu Bei.

The county soldiers also clasped their fists and expressed their gratitude again.

The scholars who were watching the scene praised him endlessly, "I have heard of the reputation of Xixiang Hou. After seeing him today, I find that he is just as the legend says. He is able to convince people."

"Yes. Yes. Not only the people of Qian, but even Xiang Lang has joined the army of Marquis Xixiang. It is just as Lai Jingda said!" After distributing Qin Jie's wealth to the people, Liu Bei, sitting in the main seat of the county government, was thinking about who should be the governor of Nanyang County.

Qian Zhao has great potential, but he has never served in government. He has not even been a minor official at the grassroots level, so how can he be a county magistrate?

Lai Min, Xu Ci.
These two people are scholars who are good at governing classics. Not only do they lack the ability, but they also have some character flaws. If they were to take charge, the people would probably suffer.

As for the yellow column
Huang Zhu is a good hand in handling government affairs, and he takes care of everything, but he lacks courage at critical moments.

Then only
Liu Bei looked at Xiang Lang, "Huang Zhu, Ju Da."

Xiang Lang Huangzhu stood up, and the two of them clasped their fists and bowed, "Here we are."

"I appoint you as the governor of Nanyang County, and Huang Zhu as your deputy."

Xiang Lang and Huang Zhu looked at each other with joy on their faces, and they shouted, "Yes!"

Xu Shu, who was standing at the side, waved his feather fan and said with a smile, "Prefect Xiang, Prefect Huang, why don't you thank the lord?"

"Thank you, my lord!"

Liu Bei stepped forward and helped the two men up. He smiled and said, "From now on, Nanyang County will rely heavily on you two."

Xiang Lang and Huang Zhu were touched, "Lang/Zhu, we will definitely live up to our lord's expectations."

Just then, a messenger rushed in

"Report, envoy, Zhao Ci has rebelled and captured three counties!"

Upon hearing this, Xiang Lang's eyes suddenly lit up. If Liu Bei had not been here, he would have sung loudly. Isn't this the time to report to his lord?

So he clasped his fists and asked for battle, "My lord, I am willing to lead the troops to quell the rebellion! I have hundreds of men under my command, and with the addition of a hundred soldiers from Wancheng, a total of seven hundred soldiers, we will surely succeed!"

However, Liu Bei smiled and shook his head

"Juda, my hands are itching."

"My Lord, you should go to Nanjun as soon as possible. My master is waiting for you."

"Oh? Who is your master?"

"Sima Decao."

Liu Bei raised his eyebrows, secretly surprised, thinking, Sima Decao, Mr. Water Mirror Sima Hui?
But he still shook his head, "I heard that Mr. Decao is a world-renowned scholar, and he will definitely not bother with me, don't you think so, Yuanzhi?"

The moment Liu Bei finished speaking, Xiang Lang and Liu Bei's eyes fell on Xu Shu at the same time.

Xu Shu burst out laughing. Why did he have the illusion that he was the governor?

Finally, he bowed to Liu Bei and said, "My lord, you are right."

Xiang Lang knew that his request for battle would definitely not be approved, and he felt a little disappointed. Liu Bei laughed, patted Xu Shu on the shoulder, and then patted Xiang Lang.

"Juda, I just want to destroy Zhao Ci. The other bandits will naturally be left to you."

Xiang Lang's eyes lit up, he was overjoyed, and clasped his fists and said, "Yes!"

Xu Shu looked at Xiang Lang, then at Liu Bei, and thought to himself, Ju Da, you have no problem suppressing bandits, but you are still a little inferior in attacking cities and defeating enemies.

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