Fang Yun's words made the Jingguan officials' blood boil. They glared at Guan Yi angrily, while the Qing officials were ashamed and speechless.
Guan Yi defended himself, "My article wasn't to force Jingguo to give up its land. Furthermore, I can't do it. My article was only to suggest a possible solution to stabilize the border between the two countries. It was still a suggestion. If I were to be punished, it would be because of what I said. "
"Suggestion? Then let me tell you, as a Jingguo citizen, it's only right to make suggestions on how to protect the integrity of the country! Asking others to give up their land with losses is a despicable act. Asking the country to give up its land is a despicable act! "
Guan Yi shouted, "Governor, I'm innocent. Since I'm a Jingguo citizen and a citizen of Jingguo, I have the right to express my views on Jingguo's land. Just as you said, asking others to give up their land with losses is a despicable act. I'm not forcing everyone to give up three feet. I'm saying that I'm willing to give up three feet! Divide the border between the two countries according to the population of Jingguo. For the sake of peace between the two countries, I'm willing to give up my land to Gyeongo! I'm not a despicable person. I'm a virtuous person. At the very least, I'm a good person! "
The officials present were stunned by Guan Yi's shamelessness. Even the Qing officials didn't expect Guan Yi to say something like this. However, what he said made sense and completely refuted Fang Yun's point of view. Guan Yi had cleverly turned himself from a "despicable person" into a "good person".
Dong Wencong looked at Guan Yi helplessly. Before Guan Yi became the editor of the Xiangzhou Court Bulletin, he was a famous scholar in Xiangzhou. He often published articles in Xiangzhou and was quick-witted. Now, he was able to quickly seize on Fang Yun's mistake and use his own words against him to resolve the awkwardness of his identity.
"Oh, I see. So you're willing to give up your land and wealth." Fang Yun nodded lightly.
Guan Yi had a bad feeling and realized that he had fallen into Fang Yun's trap.
Without waiting for Guan Yi to open his mouth, Fang Yun slapped the table and said in a clear voice, "As a Jingguo official, the Right Minister of the Board of Rites, Guan Yi, actually dared to spout nonsense and spread false statements such as giving up the country's territory. This caused the people's hearts to be lax and led to a rise in the vile social atmosphere. However, in view of Guan Yi's generosity and generosity, he did not force anyone, so he should be given a light punishment. "
When he heard the word "but," Guan Yi felt relieved. He felt that Fang Yun wouldn't punish him severely. However, after listening to Fang Yun's words, Guan Yi felt that he was in trouble because Fang Yun was obviously being sarcastic at the end.
"This official announces that the virtuous Guan Yi is to give up all of his wealth and give it to the people who were robbed by Gyeongo's Xuanwu Army to compensate for their losses. As for Guan Yi, he would demolish his home, leaving only three feet of space for him to live in. He would be worshipped by the people of Xiang Province for a period of three months. The Wing Supervisor will be reinstated in three months. "
After Fang Yun finished speaking, all the officials were stunned.
Magistrate Yan Xiao, who had been punished for scolding Guan Yi, was stunned at first. Then, he quickly lowered his head and tried to hold back his laughter. He had almost laughed out loud just now.
Many officials looked at Guan Yi with pity. Even the magistrate officials who were on different sides felt that Guan Yi was pitiful. Guan Yi had argued with Fang Yun for a long time, advancing step by step and countering every move. In the end, he realized that he had actually walked into Fang Yun's trap!
Guan Yi was stunned. Fang Yun's punishment method wouldn't leave a single wound on his body, but it would completely destroy his Literary Name!
To most scholars, the Literary Name was their second life.
A scholar who was destined to be mocked by the whole world would be cut off from the Literary Name from now on.
"You …"
Guan Yi only managed to say one word before he was suddenly speechless.
"Hmph! Men, go to Yimang Street and tear down Guan Yi's house. Place a three-feet square cage on the ruins and put Guan Yi in it. He will be exhibited for three months so that the people of Xiang Province can listen to the teachings of a sage! In addition, put a seal on the cage. "
As Fang Yun spoke, he took out a long piece of paper from his Sea Swallowing Seashell and wrote, "What's the harm in letting him have a three-foot advantage?" to seal the cage.
Guan Yi couldn't speak and instinctively ran out. However, after only three steps, he fell to the ground. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't stand up.
Guan Yi saw that Fang Yun's right hand was grasping the Seal of King Ji, which was also the Governor's Seal.
Within the two provinces, Fang Yun was invincible below the Half-saint level.
At this moment, even if all the great scholars of the human race came, Fang Yun could seal them up as long as he had the Official's Seal in hand.
Dong Wencong looked at Fang Yun and then at Guan Yi, a complicated look of pity on her face.
Guan Yi could be considered to be extremely intelligent. Daring to use the supplement of the Xiangzhou Tribune to counterattack against Fang Yun's chaos in Jingguo was already a feat of both courage and strategy. Even if he lost, he would have won a good reputation, and the people of Gyeongo would have used all sorts of methods to raise him to the altar. Unfortunately, he had provoked someone he shouldn't have provoked.
As Dong Wencong watched Guan Yi being dragged away by the officers, she suddenly understood that Fang Yun's actions in the past few days had nothing to do with how high his position was or how intelligent he was. Instead, it was because someone with both authority and intelligence had the courage to break the rules and counterattack. This was what made Fang Yun truly unique.
Dong Wencong had almost always been paying attention to Fang Yun's growth. In Jade Sea City, she had even interacted with Fang Yun very closely, so she understood Fang Yun better than many people.
"The daughter-in-law of many years has finally become a mother-in-law …" Dong Wencong gazed at Fang Yun's dignified face and softly chuckled. That little scholar who had been suppressed by various factions in the past was now able to stir up clouds and rain in Xiangzhou.
Only after Guan Yi was dragged away did the officials present react.
Grand Secretary Nie Changju of Xiangzhou's Bureau of Rites stood up, his face brimming with anger. He took three steps forward and was just about to speak out in defense of Guan Yi when he saw Fang Yun suddenly stand up. Without saying a single word, he left, left …
Nie Changju watched Fang Yun's back as he walked out of the main hall of the government office through the side door. He was speechless, his eyes dazed and his expression in disarray.
The officials present were all helpless. As expected of Fang Xusheng. If an unrelated person were here, they would definitely be laughing their heads off.
Soon after, a few officials lowered their heads and chuckled.
"This nephew of mine …" Fang Shouye shook his head with a smile.
"Our governor says he doesn't care, but he does. He's simply shameless!" Yan Xiao joked.
"Let's go and see how Guan Yi is doing." After Dong Wencong suggested this, she lifted her leg and left.
As Fang Shouye walked, he said, "Let's go slowly. It will take a while to search and confiscate the houses. Let's have a chat. In the officialdom of Xiangzhou, the governor is a wise man, I, Fang Shouye, am a kind person, and Guan Yi is … "
After Fang Shouye finished speaking, the officials present all chuckled, but they did not call him a "wretch".
After a while, Dong Wencong, Fang Shouye, and the others arrived at the old site of Guan Yi's residence. The reason it was called the old site was because there was nothing left of the residence, only ruins.
In the middle of the ruins was a cage. Guan Yi was inside, trying to break out of the cage like a madman.
However, a seal written by Fang Yun himself was firmly affixed to the cage, drawing power directly from the Holy Temple. No matter how hard Guan Yi tried, his hand could not touch the seal.
Not only were the officials of Baling City here, but the nearby commoners had also come to watch the show. Those who had heard the news from afar also rushed over.
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