Fang Yun knew that the Minister of the Left would use all sorts of methods, but he did not expect it to be so soon. "Yes.
Thank you, Warden Yu. I already know, "Fang Yundao said.
"This is my duty. Even if I did not mention it, you would have known soon. Please do not be rash. Discuss with your advisors before making a decision. I will take my leave now. "
Fang Yun looked at Yu Ba Chi's retreating figure and nodded. It seemed that this person was not only righteous, but also observant and sharp. An ordinary official would not have been able to learn so much from just the tiniest of clues.
This was a talent. Perhaps it would be difficult to achieve anything in the imperial examinations, but if placed in an appropriate position, he would definitely achieve something.
In a district, the highest status was naturally the district magistrate and the magistrate. They held great power within the district.
On the second level were the deputy magistrate, registrar, warden, and a few other ranked officials.
On the third level were the head secretaries of the ten branches and the other officials in charge of the ten branches.
On the fourth level were the ordinary bailiffs and officials.
Fang Yun had already written two letters to the Green Crow Residence yesterday. One was to report the misdeeds of the current warden, Lian Huan, and ask the Ministry of Personnel to investigate. The other was to recommend Yu Ba Chi as warden.
The district magistrate did not have the right to appoint or remove officials of rank. Yu Ba Chi was only the acting warden. Lian Huan, who had been chased away by Fang Yun, had to go through a process at the Ministry of Personnel before he could lose his position.
Although the district magistrate could not appoint or remove a warden, the higher-level magistrate would not refuse to recommend him.
Afterwards, Fang Yun summoned his advisors, who were proficient in politics, to discuss this matter. However, he found that these people were greatly assimilated by the bureaucracy. Ninety percent of their responses were not to seek merit, but to avoid making mistakes.
These methods were not wrong. If it had been before he became the district magistrate, Fang Yun would have chosen their methods. But now, Fang Yun did not want to use that method.
Fang Yun and his advisors sat in the courtyard and listened to their conversation. His gaze was fixed on the sky.
That was the direction of the grassland barbarians.
Then, Fang Yun's gaze seemed to lose focus. It pierced through the world and into an unknown place.
"Too slow..."
Fang Yun said to himself.
Half an hour later, Fang Yun stood up and said, "Yes, I already have a plan in mind. All of you can disperse. However, Ying Wu, Li Yong and Zhi Mo will stay behind. I have something to tell you. "
Fang Yun released the power of Literary Courage to isolate the surroundings, and then conversed with the three of them. Soon, the three of them hurriedly left.
Fang Yun returned to the house and chatted with Yang Yuhuan for a while. Then, he tidied up his clothes and led Ao Huang and the two Dragon Pulse horses to the hall of the county government.
The two Legalism High Scholars were already waiting at the front.
One of the tall and skinny High Scholars frowned and said, "Master, the Left Minister has gone too far this time! Even if there is a backlog of cases in Ning An County, it is only right that all the cases be handed over to us and let us select the cases. You will preside over the ceremony. The trial of a case was not like what was said in the opera, where you would have to appear in court as soon as someone came to sound the drum of grievance. You would also need the bailiff to explain the reason and submit a petition. Otherwise, there is no need for a county magistrate to do anything. "
Fang Yun nodded and said, "Jing En, I remember that you have already handed over the register to the receiving and receiving office. The two of you will be in charge of the proceedings. When will the torture chamber contact you? "
The tall and skinny Xia Jing En said, "It was just mentioned. Moreover, the chief secretary of the torture chamber used the excuse that we are new here. We do not know much about Ning An County, so we will be the ones to choose the cases. The cases are in the hands of the chief secretary of the torture chamber, so they do not want you to look at them in advance. "
Fang Yun frowned and said, "I have already looked at some documents yesterday. There were some cases mentioned, but there were no detailed documents about the proceedings. They actually want me to look at the documents before judging the cases. It is clear how vicious their intentions are. "
"If you do not start the trial, those people will definitely cause trouble!" Xia Jing En said.
"Yes, follow me to the trial."
"Yes, Master!" The two of them replied in unison.
Ao Huang followed Fang Yun and said in a low voice, "The matters of you humans are so troublesome. If we Dragons want to deal with the disputes between water demons, we do not waste words. We fight! Whoever wins is right! "
"That is why the Dragons were pushed down from the throne of the number one race in the myriad of worlds by the ancient demons," Fang Yun said.
Ao Huang rolled his eyes and was speechless.
Fang Yun entered the main hall from the side door. As he walked to the chair, he looked at the main entrance.
He saw a large crowd of people standing outside the main hall. There were poor commoners in disheveled clothes, rich merchants in silk and satin, children in shackles, and some married women. There were all kinds of people, and so on and so forth.
And in the main hall, the deputy county magistrate Tao Dingnian, the registrar Shen Ren, the warden Yu Bachi, and the officials of the torture chamber were all present. When they saw Fang Yun, they immediately stood up.
During the county magistrate's trial, the deputy county magistrate, the registrar, and the warden could speak, but they had no right to interfere with the county magistrate.
A shadow flashed in Fang Yun's eyes, but he still walked steadily to the warm room and sat behind the table.
The head secretary of the torture chamber walked quickly to the table and handed over a book with both hands. He said, "Good morning, county magistrate. I was afraid that the two senior officers of the torture chamber would affect your trial, so I took the initiative to decide the case. "
Fang Yun looked at the head secretary of the torture chamber and nodded. He asked, "Can you send all the backlog of case documents to my study room this afternoon?"
The head secretary of the torture chamber hesitated for a moment and said with a smile, "Sir, I'm afraid this is not appropriate. But since you have given the order, I will send all the documents to your study room. But … you need to sign. If there are any mistakes in the case in the future, it has nothing to do with me. "
Fang Yun sneered in his heart. This answer was no different from what he had imagined. Once he took away all the case documents, the people in the torture chamber would definitely make trouble. If he let the people in the torture chamber arrange it, he would be led by the nose.
Fang Yun thought for a moment and took the book. He said, "Let's try the case first."
"Yes, sir!" The head secretary of the torture chamber immediately retreated.
Fang Yun quickly flipped through the detailed documents and testimony of the first case that the head secretary of the torture chamber handed over. He had a general outline in his heart, so he held the gavel and slammed it down heavily.
"Bang …"
"Start the court …" The yamen runners shouted.
As the chief officer, Fang Yun sat motionless in his chair. The county magistrate, the registrar, and the warden were still standing.
"Sit down." Fang Yun said.
Only then did the three officers sit down.
The rest of the officials were still standing.
Fang Yun said, "Come, bring chairs. Except for the soldiers and yamen runners, everyone is to sit."
The registrar, Shen Ren, immediately said, "County magistrate, everyone is to sit. It is not appropriate."
"Which rule stipulates that officials are not allowed to sit during the trial? In addition, bring in a table, chair, and the four treasures of the study. Let Xia Jing En and his assistant record all the words and actions related to the trial. From today onwards, all proceedings must be recorded. If not, it will be considered as dereliction of duty! "
"Yes, sir!" Although it was the first time Xia Jing En had heard of recording, he did not find it too strange. It was similar to recording a confession.
Shen Ren's gaze was uncertain. He could not figure out what Fang Yun wanted to do. He then looked at the county magistrate, Tao Dingnian.
Tao Dingnian was an old fox in the officialdom. Since yesterday, he had been silent. He never came out to oppose Fang Yun. He seemed to be completely neutral.
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