You can't have the best of both worlds. .
Regardless of which aspect Fang Yun focused on, there would definitely be people who would attack him and offend one party.
Fang Yun thought to himself that they were indeed a group of experienced officials. They were extremely proficient in causing trouble, but they knew nothing about running a country. Not to mention Jingguo, even those who ruled the country alone had tried to do so, but they were unable to do anything about these officials.
Without them, no matter where you went, you would not be able to run a country.
Fang Yun also wanted to cut the Gordian knot. However, if he didn't suppress them in an upright manner, they could join hands and resign once they caught on to his weakness. The entire Ning An County would be in chaos. Once one of the three subjects obtained the lowest grade, D, they would no longer be qualified to be the top scorer! At most, they would be second place.
Just like in the imperial examinations, once one obtained a D grade, they would definitely fail. It would be useless even if they obtained an A grade in the other subjects.
"Unfortunately, you are mistaken about one thing …"
Fang Yun thought to himself. He then looked at Liu Quan who could not afford to pay back the money and asked, "Do you resent Zhang Youde?"
Liu Quan was stunned. He shook his head weakly and said, "I can't thank him enough, why would I resent him? If it weren't for him, I would have pawned my house a long time ago and my family would be ruined. "
"Not bad." Fang Yun praised and looked at Zhang Youde, "Do you resent Liu Quan?"
Zhang Youde sighed and said, "I don't resent him. He is also at his wit's end."
Fang Yun asked, "If you don't lack money, are you willing to give him more time?"
Zhang Youde said, "If it weren't for the fact that my business is bleak, I would definitely give him more time. You can ask the neighbors what kind of person I, Zhang Youde, am!"
Liu Quan lowered his head slightly. His eyes were red.
Some of the people present sighed silently. These two people might not be great philanthropists, but they were genuinely good people.
Fang Yun suddenly smiled and said, "You are in a desperate situation. Knowing kindness and hatred, being reasonable, being tolerant and forgiving, these are all great virtues! Where is the one hundred folding fans? "
Liu Quan hurriedly said, "Reporting to Daren, it has already been handed over to the bailiff outside for safekeeping."
"Men, bring me three!" Fang Yundao ordered.
"Yes!" Two bailiffs walked out quickly. Whether it was the people in the main hall or those standing outside the door, they were all very curious. They didn't know what Fang Yun was going to do.
Not long after, the runner came back with three folding fans and handed them to Fang Yun.
Fang Yun first took out a fan and opened it to take a look. The ribs of the fan were made of high-quality Xiangfei Bamboo. The amber fan pendant was sparkling and translucent, and the paper was tough. The drawing on the fan was also not bad. If nothing unexpected happened, it would sell for a good price.
The only drawback was that there were some stains on the surface of the fan, which greatly reduced its value.
Fang Yun opened the three folding fans and then wrote the word "Kindness" on each fan with a brush.
Fang Yun's calligraphy had already reached the second level, so there was no need for him to place it. After he finished writing, the brush and ink would naturally condense. The ink would not disperse.
Fang Yun closed the three folding fans and motioned for the bailiffs to come forward. He then looked at Zhang Youde and Liu Quan and smiled, "This is my first trial and I have met two good people. I will give them to the two of you. Of the three folding fans, Zhang Youde has one and Liu Quan has two. Liu Quan! "
"I … I am here!" Liu Quan's lips trembled. His originally slightly red eyes were already covered with a faint mist. At this moment, he already understood what Fang Yun wanted to do.
A word of Fang Yun's was worth a thousand taels!
He was given two folding fans. He wanted him to sell them for money!
"I sentence you to pay off your debt with interest within three days. You will also have to set up a banquet to thank me. Are you convinced?"
"Convinced! Convinced! I … will kowtow to Daren! " After Liu Quan finished speaking, he knelt on the ground with a thud and kowtowed three times to Fang Yun. He then lay on the ground and covered his mouth as he cried loudly.
His tears wet the cuffs of his sleeves.
He was a man in his thirties with a family and a business. However, due to a sudden change in circumstances, he fell into decline. In the end, not only did he not manage to get rid of his family, but he was also sued. His children and family business were at stake. The pressure was so great that it almost drove him crazy. He did not expect this outcome that he did not even dare to dream of.
Zhang Youde's eyes were also red. He sighed softly and cupped his hands to Fang Yun, "I have long heard all kinds of rumors about you, Daren, whether they are positive or negative. However, after personally witnessing your trial, I know that you are not only a genius, but also have the wisdom to solve a crisis. More importantly, you have the heart to help the world! I have been in business for many years and have seen countless officials. Today, I finally know what it means to be an official! Please allow me to kowtow three times! "
Zhang Youde bowed three times to Fang Yun.
Yu Ba Chi looked at Fang Yun, his eyes unusually bright.
Registrar Shen Ren and County Magistrate Tao Dingnian looked at each other and saw the fear in each other's eyes.
This case was definitely not leaked in advance. After discussing it this morning, they decided to let Fang Yun handle the case first.
In the document sent to Fang Yun yesterday, the case was only mentioned as a debt dispute without any details.
However, in such a short period of time, Fang Yun not only saw through their intentions, but also resolved it with an absolutely brilliant method. This was too terrifying!
Not to mention last year's top scorer, Ji Zhibai, even if it was a genius or an old official who was more talented than Ji Zhibai, they would not be able to think of such a method in such a short period of time.
Not only did Fang Yun not violate the law, he even went beyond the law and did what the law could not do!
This was only a small matter, but this was true benevolence and righteousness!
Ao Huang revealed a look of admiration. He chuckled and wagged his tail, saying, "The officials of Ning An County are indeed loyal to Xusheng and helped Fang Yun. Once this case is out, not only will it be listed in the Literary Report, it will even be recommended by the Hall of Rites to be listed in the Holy Road! Benevolence and righteousness can be seen in the details. This is what Confucianism values the most! "
Yu Ba Chi laughed and said, "Today's matter is to teach people to be good. To do benevolence and righteousness is to educate!
To let the people have something to gain and have peace is to let the people live in peace and happiness!
To handle the case perfectly is to succeed in the execution of the prison! "
Shen Ren silently lowered his head. His right hand was tightly clenched and trembling slightly. This case was not only not difficult for Fang Yun, but it also did not give them an excuse to attack. Instead, it allowed Fang Yun to benefit from the three subjects of education, the people's livelihood, and the execution of the prison!
As for the Literary Name and the praises of the people from all over the world, it was nothing.
Shen Ren silently looked at the sky outside the door. He wondered if Ji Zhibai would be so angry that he would vomit blood if he told him.
The people waiting outside the door were all different. Some were incomparably moved, some repeatedly praised the good deed, some trembled in fear, and some hesitated.
After the bailiff handed the fans to the two, Fang Yun smiled and said, "Okay, the case is closed. Jing En, have you recorded the entire process of the trial? "
"I have recorded it all, but the handwriting is a bit messy. I used cursive script." Xia Jing En looked ashamed.
Fang Yun smiled and said, "The great Confucian of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Zhao Yi, once said, 'At the end of the Qin Dynasty, the execution of the law was tight and the official script was cumbersome. The military records were exchanged at a rapid pace, and the official script flew in the air. The official script was the seal script. Since it was complicated, the simpler official script was naturally used to replace the military records. Later on, the official script continued to be simplified, resulting in the creation of the cursive script. The written language is the most important communication tool for the human race. Being easy to learn, easy to understand, and easy to use is the foundation. If you go against the flow, you will be a rotten scholar. You will be making things difficult for children to learn, and you will be obstructing the progress of the human race! It is not easy to record the trial in court, so there is no harm in using the cursive script. "
Xia Jing En cupped his hands and said, "This student understands."
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