My book friend Long Aotian

Chapter 124 Huazhou Tongwen Bureau is on my shoulders!
Not long after Zhang Wenjiang left the house, he ate a huge meal and was carried back to the Tongwen Bureau with a bruised face and nose.

The bureau was in an uproar.

The rabbit dies and the fox mourns. The officials rushed out to see what was happening. Zhang Wenjiang was so sad that he could not express it in words.

He is not a fool. He had already figured it out when he was carried back!

Where in Huazhou could there be such a shrew who dared to beat up an official and had extraordinary martial arts skills? How could a few strange officials from the Tongwen Bureau appear at the right time and stop the case of beating people from the patrol officer?
Li is so cruel! He actually did this to me over a disagreement!
The point is, what's the point of him doing this? To kill a chicken to scare the monkeys?
After he was brought back, he looked at his colleagues. The officials in the Tongwen Bureau were all shrewd people. Seeing that he looked extremely sad, they guessed the culprit. Besides being shocked, they were also angry.

Damn it, Xu Bingyi let us do whatever we want, but how dare you, Li Bailong, hit people as soon as you take office!
These experienced corrupt officials reached a consensus when their eyes exchanged - the chief official had gone too far in bullying others and resorting to violence, which had broken the rules of officialdom, so they should unite and make him pay!
An experienced and prudent official stretched out his hand to signal everyone to stay calm.

Let’s first see what Li Bailong can find out from the trial.

When the drum sounded, a group of unfamiliar officials rushed in from the side door. They were all dressed in black, holding long sticks, with stern eyes and their demeanor showed that they were all experts.

There was a commotion among the crowd, and everyone felt that something was wrong.

According to the laws of the imperial court, the Tongwen Bureau can arrange its own execution team. It's just that Xu Bingyi was previously sidelined and the economy of the bureau was strictly controlled. Therefore, Director Xu was powerless and this power was suppressed. Unexpectedly, on the first day of Li Bailong's appointment, he took the lead in forming a field team!
These officials all seem to be good at martial arts. Where did he frame them?

With the title of governor and the minions who executed the affairs, Li Bailong was not an incompetent human seal like Xu Bingyi. Everyone felt uneasy, and then they heard the hall shouting: "Bring the prisoner!"

Zhang Wenjiang was filled with grief and indignation. Seeing Li Bailong's pretense, he could no longer bear it. He stepped forward and shouted, "Sir, we are in front of everyone. Justice must be done. I am here in broad daylight..."

"shut up!"

Li Bailong slammed the gavel and shouted, "Don't yell and disrupt the order of the court!"

Then the woman came crying to the hall, knelt down, and said vehemently: "Sir, I am suffering, all because of this lecherous beast who coveted my beauty and did such a beastly thing!"

Li Bailong said gently: "Don't be afraid, just speak slowly."

"..."

Everyone was stunned - such differential treatment, this was not even an act!
Zhang Wenjiang shouted angrily: "It's obviously this vicious woman who lied and framed me!"

"Did you speak?" Director Li slammed the table and said with a frown, "Also, which girl... which woman would use her innocence to frame you!"

I choose!

Zhang Wenjiang was so angry that he was shaking all over.

——When a government official takes sides, is there still any law?
Li Bailong asked the woman in detail again. The woman cried and described the tragic incident of "being touched by a hooligan while walking on the street" vividly, as if it really happened.

Director Li sighed, "What's wrong with this world? When will it be less malicious towards women?"

Zhang Wenjiang had already seen that Li Bailong was determined to take sides, and had intended to remain silent. However, after hearing this, he finally broke down. He pointed at his bruised face and gritted his teeth, "Sir! I was beaten like this! I was obviously subjected to greater malice! How can I just complain for a woman!"

"How ridiculous! You're a grown man, what's wrong with enduring a little hardship? Why bother with her!" Li Bailong scolded, "Besides, you only got beaten up, but she lost her innocent reputation!"

Zhang Wenjiang made a lot of money in the Tongwen Bureau. He did countless shady things involving collusion between officials and businessmen. He took money from some drama troupes and theaters to help them block the review of their competitors, and even coerced actors to sacrifice themselves and extorted money from troupes. These were all routine operations, and he thought he was considered to be shady.

——I didn’t expect that I would cut my butt with a knife today. It really opened my eyes!
The Huazhou officialdom was thrown into darkness by the arrival of this person!

Where did you learn these nonsense that confuses right and wrong?
"You two have different opinions. One says he touched her, and the other says he didn't. There are no other witnesses. What can we do?" Li Bailong pondered for a moment and said, "Why don't you both take a step back?"

He said to Zhang Wenjiang, "In this case, a woman's reputation is important. As an official of this bureau, your reputation is also related to the image of this bureau, so you must pay attention to it. I will make the decision and issue a notice to explain in various places in the city that you have never touched a woman on the street. In addition, this matter is not made out of nothing. I hope you can understand the woman's fierce reaction and pay attention to these things that may offend people in the future!"

"Let's end this matter here." At this point, Director Li commanded, "You can just apologize to each other."

Zhang Wenjiang's eyes widened angrily, almost popping out of his sockets.

Li Bailong said to the woman again: "Look at you, I understand your reaction, but even if you are angry for a moment, you can't hit others. I have to criticize and educate you. According to the law, I have to detain you for a few days, but I feel sorry for you, so I'll let it go. You have to reflect and repent!"

"Also, since you hit someone, you have to pay compensation, one or two taels of silver for the cost of medicine. Since you are pitiful, I will pay this money from the Tongwen Bureau's account."

Li Bailong treated this woman with great kindness.

"In addition, I will personally contribute 1,500 coins to help you calm down."

——Damn it!

The Huazhou officialdom has never heard of such a corrupt official and an unjust case!

Upon hearing such a verdict, the officials in the hall were in an uproar. They had previously seen that Li Bailong had many followers and temporarily put out the fire, but the corrupt officials were confusing right and wrong, which was simply unbearable for God and Buddha!
Someone immediately couldn't help but say, "Your Excellency's judgment has chilled the hearts of our colleagues!"

Someone else shouted, "We work hard for the Tongwen Bureau, and have made contributions and suffered a lot. Don't you know who is working, who is contributing, and who is paying? Why are you speaking for this evil woman?"

All kinds of dissatisfaction, even sarcasm, indirect criticism, came one after another. It was so funny, it was just a dog barking, who cares!

Li Bailong stood up grimly, his eyes gloomy, and swept across the whole place, words popping out from between his teeth: "A bunch of dogs and donkeys, just working oxen and horses, do you really think you are the masters of the Tongwen Bureau?"

"You are just nails that can be replaced at any time, doing a job that many people want to do, and you still want to use public opinion to coerce me, your master? Do you think you are qualified to talk about dedication? The burden of Huazhou Tongwen Bureau is on my shoulders! It is not your turn to say the four words "early rise and late sleep"!
He spat on the ground and cursed, "A bunch of common believers! When public events don't go your way, you point fingers and talk nonsense, causing trouble for me. How could you understand my hardship? You just need to work like slaves, earn money honestly, follow orders, bow your heads, make concessions, and apologize when things go wrong. I, the official, have a lot to consider!"

The officials of the Tongwen Bureau were completely furious.

Although they were of low rank, they were also full of fire! After hearing the governor's harsh words, they refused to give in and went to the court one after another, demanding an explanation from Director Li.

Li Zhishi sneered, shook his sleeves, and shouted, "Hit me!"

The field team of the Tongwen Bureau is composed of debtors selected by the Lingyu Sect from labor camps. They either sweat in the mines or serve spiritual pets on the ranch. They thought they would be exploited by the famous and upright sects all their lives, but who knew that the heavens would open their eyes and dispatch them to a fourth-rank government office as temporary workers!

There is enough food and military feasts, a good salary, and a decent job, which is a far cry from the previous treatment. The new boss is young and promising, with a bright future. He looks gentle and kind. I think he is definitely not comparable to the Lingyu Sect, who are cruel and ruthless. He will definitely give everyone a bright future.

Therefore, they cherish this job very much and follow Director Li's lead!

At the command, this group of people picked up sticks and started beating, the sticks whistling and rustling.

The martial spirit was prevalent in the Great Qi Dynasty, and some officials in the Tongwen Bureau were good at using spears, sticks, fists and feet, so they immediately had to resist.

——But think about it carefully, is it possible that an ordinary person would owe money to Lingyu Sect and be forced to work to pay off the debt?
The stick was swung down mercilessly.

On one side is the clerk of the Tongwen Bureau, who is corrupted by the entertainment industry every day and indulged in wine and women all year round.

On the other side are the miners who don’t eat fat-reducing meals and the dung shovelers who wrestle with their pets all day long.

The situation was like a crushing defeat. The officials cried out in pain and retreated. Seeing that the dog official had actually torn off his face and used weapons, everyone shouted, "Let's go! The governor is going too far!"

I can't stay in this Tongwen Bureau for even a moment!
Someone raised his arm and shouted, and they all left the battle line, started to flee, took out the accounting books from each class room, ran away, and flashed out of the Tongwen Bureau, and dispersed!

Li Bailong shouted from behind: "Chase them out and beat them! Force them back to their lair!"

These field personnel are a group of people carefully selected by the Lingyu Sect. They either have rich experience in dictatorship or have rich experience in being dictated by. It can be said that each of them is a talent.

As soon as they heard Li Bailong's words, they knew what Director Li was thinking. They all picked up their sticks, shouted, and rushed out of the door, chasing after him like a black cloud!

As soon as the officials who were also "small flag officers stationed in various government offices" ran out of the door, they saw Li Ju's henchmen chasing them from behind, and they all cried out: "Rebellion! Rebellion! They have completely lost their dignity!"

Zhang Wenjiang was also in the crowd, his face still aching. He gnashed his teeth in hatred, thinking that this country scholar was such a scoundrel! Today was a great humiliation, he raised his arm and shouted fiercely: "If he doesn't respect his dignity, we won't respect him! Everyone, let's go back to work! Leave him an empty shell of the Tongwen Bureau!"

They had been in the Tongwen Bureau for a long time and were used to Xu Bingyi, who was like a cotton ball. How could they tolerate such a dog official as Li? They responded one after another and ran away to their respective offices.

Zhang Wenjiang ran back to the Tuiguan Hall with a few minor clerks.

After rushing into the Criminal Law Office, he dared to look back, but was intercepted by the police at the gate. The few hawks and dogs that were chasing him were blocked outside the gate and shouted, "Zhang Wenjiang! You are an official of the Tongwen Bureau, why did you enter the gate of the Tuiguan Hall? Why don't you come back with me and apologize to the governor?"

Zhang Wenjiang was furious and shouted, "I am an official of the Tuiguan Office! I am not a dog of the Tongwen Bureau! Li Bailong is going too far. I will not serve you anymore!"

The lackeys cursed a few times, but never rushed into the Procuratorate to arrest the man. After a while, they left in a huff, pointing at the other party before leaving: "You runaway slave from the Tongwen Bureau, don't let me bump into you on the street!"

Zhang Wenjiang was so angry that he was shaking all over. He turned around and shouted, "I want to see the magistrate!"

Li Bailong broke the rules of Huazhou officialdom, he must be taught a lesson!
In Tongwen Bureau, temporary workers reported back one after another.

Li Bailong encouraged them one by one, saying considerate words like "I'll give you performance bonus", "Work hard, and I'll have a chance to promote you in the future", "Our bureau advocates a wolf culture", "With your drive, you will definitely not be eliminated from the last place" and so on.

After sending the employees away, Lord Xu, with a gloomy face, spoke.

"Sir Li, why can't I understand?"

He said helplessly, "Since we have such capable people, we should have sent them to block the door and force these corrupt officials to hand over the account books. Now they have taken action and torn their faces apart, but we let them go back to their original government offices, leaving only the empty shell of the Tongwen Bureau. What's the point?"

Xu Bingyi sighed, "If they leave, the merchants, theater troupes, theaters, restaurants, etc. will follow them. In this way, the surface respectability will be gone, and the power of the Tongwen Bureau will completely run to the various government offices... I am stupid and can't see the deep meaning of your Excellency."

"Power comes from fear. The Tongwen Bureau has no power to begin with. It doesn't matter if it runs to other government offices. Now there is a wonderful thing..."

Li Bailong looked at her strangely, and said quietly: "Power has gone to various government offices, and leadership responsibilities have also gone with it..."

Okay! Twelve o'clock!

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(End of this chapter)