Lin Gao Qiming

Chapter 534 Chang Shide and Dugu Marriage Proposal
The accusation against Chang Shide was originally planned to be very severe. Shan Liang and others believed that Chang Shide's behavior was "corruption of public funds". However, this proposal was rejected at the executive meeting of the Senate, and most people, including members of the Executive Committee, Disagreeing with this statement, some people—represented by Ji Tuisi—believe that Chang Shide's behavior is not illegal.Because when the executive committee sent him to Leizhou, there were no restrictions on how to use the funds. Under this premise, as long as he can complete the task, how to use public funds is his freedom.At most, it can only be considered that the authorization of the Executive Committee was wrong.

Some people even questioned whether the motivation of Shan Liang and others was "jealousy". He found a stable source of money and food, and also found the Hongji Coal Mine. In terms of his achievements, it is no exaggeration to spend dozens of taels of public money to buy a few women for his own enjoyment.If you want to hold on to this issue, it will only chill the hearts of expatriates.

Shan Liang and others insisted on "separate merits from demerits, rewards for meritorious deeds, and punishment for demerits", and "prevent the incipient development" of corruption.However, at several meetings of the Standing Committee, fewer and fewer people agreed with him, and some even suggested that the questioning of Chang Shide should be exempted altogether.And the new executive committee is clearly not interested in this.Shan Liang had no choice but to propose a questioning of "embezzlement of public funds".

Ji Xin felt that judging from the current situation, it was inevitable for Chang Shide to be exonerated.Needless to say, the value of this case alone is too low - just ten taels of silver.Even if it is placed in Daming, it is not qualified to be convicted of a crime.

Before the questioning meeting, Ji Xin, adhering to the intention of the vest, had distributed the background information of the Chang Shide case to the elders of the jury, including the operating conditions of the Leizhou Station, the personnel materials of the five female slaves, and the current work arrangements, etc. Wait.Distributing background information is a proper procedure, but this material shows the great contribution of Leizhou station to the crossing group with detailed data and sufficient facts, it is impossible not to leave a deep impression on the elders.

Everyone knows that merits and demerits cannot be simply offset.Great achievements cannot cover up small mistakes, but seeing such a huge achievement, the veterans will naturally understand that Chang Shide's success is not something he did for nothing.

Sure enough, when Mu Quan read out the letter of inquiry, some of the veterans present showed a look of impatience. When they read "unauthorized embezzlement of public funds reached a huge amount of ten taels of silver", some actually laughed out loud.

After reading the letter of inquiry, Vest asked Chang Shide what he wanted to say?

Chang Shide stood up calmly and said, "I want to defend myself."

"Agreed to plead." The vest tapped the hammer.

Chang Shide's defense is very simple. First of all, he admits that buying a woman is part of satisfying his personal needs, but women are not just for his personal service.After these five women were bought back, they also took on a lot of daily chores at Leizhou Station, which originally required manual work.In other words, women are a necessary item for Leizhou Station, and his access to the secrets of these women is just an incidental "development added value".

"The service of these female slaves for the time-traveling group is the main thing, and the service for me is secondary." Chang Shide cited the excellent performance of Axiu and others in Leizhou station, "Axiu and others are at the most critical moment of our Leizhou station. Thousands of thugs outside may rush in at any time to destroy the machines, set fire to the sugar factory, and chop us all into pieces. The hearts of the native workers in the sugar factory are fluctuating, and many of them want to run for their lives. Only these female slaves showed the most steadfastness The determination to express that life and death are willing to follow the crossing group, why has everyone not considered it?"

The expressions on the faces of the elders were incomprehensible, and Chang Shide raised his voice an octave: "It's because I fucked—well, I hired them!"

Everyone laughed.

Chang Shide said solemnly: "Facts have proved that trust based on the physical relationship is the most stable among the various master-slave relationships in this time and space. A female slave regards being taken in by the master as the master's greatest trust and respect for herself. In the future, they will follow their master wholeheartedly. This point, you probably haven’t considered it, but we should adapt to the people’s conditions of this time and space, and find a way for the aborigines and time-traversing people to live in harmony.”

A veteran shouted: "So you also opened the chrysanthemums of the Wen family brothers? According to the materials, they are also loyal!" The audience burst into laughter again,
Chang Shide didn't change his face: "I don't have such a hobby. If anyone here has it, you can try it in the future."

Vest has to remind everyone: When you want to ask questions, you must raise your hand first, and don't interrupt without authorization.

Then he rambled on a lot, some almost nonsensical.The elders kept laughing.The atmosphere at the venue became very pleasant.Shan Liang was secretly anxious, thinking that his perverted reasoning and performance had taken away the goodwill of the elders.But the waistcoat stipulates that he is not allowed to interrupt when speaking, so he can only act in a hurry.

In the end, Chang Shide said: Since everyone thinks that he is suspected of privately using public property by adopting female slaves, he is willing to buy all these female slaves he has used at his own expense. "After buying them, these female slaves will continue to serve the great cause of the Crossing Group at Leizhou Station, and not just provide services to me personally—of course, some services can only be provided to me, and cannot serve the public." laugh.

"This is also a small contribution to Time Travel Group. My words are over, thank you all." Chang Shide returned to his seat after finishing speaking.

Although Shan Liang and others later questioned and refuted his speech, insisting that no matter how great the credit is, it cannot be used as an umbrella for violations of law and discipline, and demanded that such behavior be severely punished, but Chang Shide did not make any more defenses. After fully expressing his language ability just now, he very modestly stated that he would unconditionally accept the ruling of the elders and would no longer defend himself.

The more Ji Xin looked at it, the more puzzled he became. This Chang Shide looked very big and three rough, and there were quite a lot of twists and turns in his stomach.The technical means I had prepared were simply useless.

Seeing the end of the speeches of both parties, Majia asked everyone to vote on whether Chang Shide was guilty of embezzlement of public funds.

25 elders conducted a secret vote, and then counted the votes on the spot, acquitting Chang Shide with a result of 19:6.Vest then announced that Chang Shide was not guilty of embezzlement of public funds.

However, his private use of public property existed, so the vest ruled that Chang Shide must pay the full value of the four female slaves within fifteen days.According to 2 taels per person, a total of 8 taels of silver is converted into circulation coupons and paid to the special financial account of Delong Grain Bank.Originally, the worth of 5 female slaves should be paid, but this time the "maid benefits" should also be enjoyed by teachers as usual, so one person was deducted.

Chang Shide said in court that he unconditionally accepted the ruling.Then the vest announced that Chang Shide's questioning was over.The case of Dugu's marriage proposal will be heard after a 30-minute adjournment.Chang Shide thanked everyone present, and then shook hands with those who accompanied him to congratulate him.Vest thinks, his appearance and demeanor this time is simply a classic scene in an American movie.

During the adjournment, Ji Xin went outside to light a cigarette, and saw the vest drinking water outside the projection room.

"This Chang Shide can really talk about it! Everyone was moved by it at once." Ji Xin said.

Vest smiled mysteriously: "Eloquence is indeed very important, but isn't such a good response a bit too much?"

Ji Xin thought that this result was undoubtedly related to the active activities of the people in Guangzhou Station and Leizhou Station.He whispered worriedly: "Although Chang Shide's matter is somewhat exaggerated, but the influence of this interest group..."

Vest nodded: "There is indeed such a tendency. But you also know that it is inevitable." He poured the water in the cup under a tree, "Only balance is the key."

Ji Xin was a little confused about how to do this so-called "balance", but looking at the vest with a confident look, and thinking about his methods when he was in power - I think the leader of this law club has a way.

Then began the trial of Dugu's proposal.The question about Dugu's marriage proposal is not so polite.The accusations against him were extremely severe, and initially he was to be designated as a "rebel". However, this proposal was strongly opposed by the police system and the army. Many veterans also believed that although Dugu proposed marriage in this matter, he had committed a serious organizational error. But to say that he is a traitor is really suspected of committing crimes.

The final charges were "unauthorized mobilization of armed forces", "intending to cause personal injury to the crossing people" and "intending to destroy public property".This last charge was based on his attempt to occupy the telecommunications building.

After Ji Xin read out the questions, Dugu proposed to defend the questions as usual.

Dugu proposed that he mobilized the police force to enter Bairen City to "maintain order and prevent the situation from expanding."

"Besides the director of Dongmen City Police Station, I am also the commander of Bairen City's security. I have the power to deal with all kinds of emergencies inside and outside Bairen City. There are demonstrations in the city. Of course, I have the obligation and right to enter the city to maintain order. To prevent extreme behaviors in time and space such as beating, smashing, looting and burning during the parade, so I cannot agree to mobilize armed forces without permission."

Shan Liang then asked: "Why do you think that the demonstrations will commit violence, vandalism and looting? Is this an unauthorized 'presumption of guilt'? Are you so suspicious of the political consciousness of the crossing people?"

Dugu proposed marriage not to be outdone: "All demonstrations in this world must be approved and escorted by the police. Why do you think that the consciousness of the crossover people will be higher than other people in the world?"

(End of this chapter)