Under the lead of Lantian County's Constable Zhao, Li Zexuan and Fan Jianqiang were escorted to the county yamen. The onlookers, Yu Dejing, and the girl who was rescued from the Zhao family's guards all followed behind Constable Zhao without a word.
However, the way they looked at Constable Zhao was filled with hatred and a trace of sympathy. Yes, it was sympathy!
Obviously, they had already predicted Constable Zhao's tragic fate!
"Sir! Sir! I was patrolling the streets today and discovered bandits assaulting people on the streets. I've brought them back to the county yamen. Please open the court for questioning! "
At the back of the Lantian County yamen.
Constable Zhao hurriedly ran over and saluted County Magistrate He, who was reading in the corridor.
"Oh? Who's so bold? Oh right, was anyone injured? "
County Magistrate He raised his head and asked in surprise.
"Sir, the identity of the bandit is unknown, but Master Fan's eldest son was seriously injured!"
Constable Zhao replied.
"Fan Jianqiang? It's him? "
County Magistrate He raised his eyebrows and looked at Constable Zhao meaningfully. He then waved his hand and said, "Please wait for a moment. I'll change my clothes and go to the court now!"
"Yes sir!"
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Half an hour later, County Magistrate He, dressed in his official robes, brought Constable Zhao to the county yamen's court. When he saw the people in the court, County Magistrate He almost wet his pants!
"Hou … Hou …"
County Magistrate He hurriedly walked over and bowed to Li Zexuan, but someone was faster than him.
"How dare you! You're in the court and you're not bowing to the county magistrate?"
Constable Zhao took a step forward and shouted at Li Zexuan.
"I …!"
County Magistrate He was a civil official, but at this moment, he couldn't help but curse. What was a pig teammate? This was the perfect example of a pig-like teammate!
"Slap!"
County Magistrate He knew that he couldn't let Constable Zhao fool around anymore. He immediately walked over and gave Constable Zhao a hard slap. He then ordered the yamen runners in the court,
"Guards! Seize Zhao Qiuhu for me! "
"Ah?"
The bailiffs were all stunned. They thought that County Magistrate He had said something wrong. They all looked at County Magistrate He in disbelief.
"What are you waiting for? Capture Zhao Zhao and Qiu Hu! "
When County Magistrate He saw that there was no movement around, he immediately raised his voice and roared.
"… Yes! Milord! "
It was only then that the yamen runners came to their senses and hurriedly went forward to grab Constable Zhao.
"Milord! Why did you capture me? "
Constable Zhao finally recovered from his shock and shouted unwillingly.
County Magistrate He ignored him and went straight to Li Zexuan. He bowed and said, "Greetings, Marquis!"
"Marquis?"
Constable Zhao widened his eyes in horror and said in disbelief, "You … You are the Marquis of Yong 'an?"
Li Zexuan smiled faintly and said meaningfully, "County Magistrate He, before this Marquis came, I thought that everyone in Lantian County could live and work in peace and contentment. I didn't expect that in broad daylight, I would meet a prodigal son who forcefully snatched a woman. There was even a county constable who liked to cover up and curry favor with others. This is really an eye-opener for this Marquis! Tell me, is there any law in this Lantian County? Is the sky of this Lantian County black or blue? "
At the end of his speech, Li Zexuan's voice suddenly became louder. The entire court was filled with his deafening roar. County Magistrate He's face was deathly pale. He trembled as he bowed and said,
"This Marquis has not governed properly and caused the people to suffer. Evil people and officials run amok! This Marquis is guilty. Please punish me, Marquis! "
Constable Zhao's face was ashen. It was obvious that he no longer had any hope!
Li Zexuan shook his head and took two steps forward. He came to the front of the court and sat in the seat that originally belonged to County Magistrate He. He slammed the gavel and shouted angrily,
"This Marquis originally trusted you and planned to entrust you with important tasks in the future. But you, this is how you repay this Marquis? The current Emperor is diligent in governance and loves the people, but you? You do nothing and allow your subordinates to join forces with the tyrants to oppress the people and run amok! What qualifications do you have to be the parent official of tens of thousands of people? "
To be honest, Li Zexuan had always had a good impression of County Magistrate He. In his eyes, County Magistrate He was a capable person. He could feel it from their previous interactions.
But he didn't expect County Magistrate He to be so inactive in governance. From the discussions of the people, it was obvious that the Fan father and son had been doing evil in Lantian County for a long time. But now, they were still at large and had not received any punishment!
Such a mediocre official, no matter how capable he was, Li Zexuan wouldn't appoint him. This was because he knew better than anyone that his foundation was the tens of thousands of people of Lantian County, not some official!
"This Marquis is guilty! This Marquis is ashamed to face Marquis! Ashamed to face the Emperor! Ashamed to face the tens of thousands of people of Lantian County! "
County Magistrate He cupped his hands sorrowfully.
"Marquis, County Magistrate He is a good official! Please don't blame him! Last year, County Magistrate He donated several months of his salary to the charity! "
"That's right! Marquis! Not only did County Magistrate He not impose additional taxes, he even built schools for the county and let our children go to school for free! "
"That's right! Marquis! County Magistrate He is a good official! Please don't blame him! "
Just as Li Zexuan was about to condemn County Magistrate He, the group of people who came with him suddenly shouted out.
Li Zexuan's heart was suddenly at a loss!
Things didn't seem to be exactly as he thought!
"Marquis, ever since County Magistrate He took office, he has always been considerate of the people. Although he has made mistakes in some matters, he is definitely a good official! I beg Marquis to judge clearly! "
Yu Dejing shouted from outside the government office.
Li Zexuan believed 70-80% in his heart. He thought that there might be more to the Fan father and son's matter. So he looked at County Magistrate He and said:
"Seeing that you have done good for the people, I will forgive you this time. If there is a next time, you will be punished!"
County Magistrate He bowed and cupped his hands, saying: "Thank you Marquis! I am ashamed! "
Li Zexuan then ordered the bailiffs in the hall: "Fan Jianqiang instigated the servants and induced the people to participate in gambling. Today, he wanted to kidnap a woman. Men, lock him in the prison and choose a day to interrogate him!"
"Yes! Marquis! "
The bailiffs had previously "stood on the wrong side" on the street. Now that they had a rare opportunity to perform, they all hurriedly responded loudly.
"The rest of you, quickly disperse!"
Li Zexuan waved his hand to the people outside the government office and then said to County Magistrate He: "County Magistrate He, follow me to the back of the government office!"
County Magistrate He cupped his hands and said: "Yes!"
After that, the two of them went to the back of the government office one after the other.
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