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"The case of the Japanese pirates' robbery in Huai'an County is full of doubts and insufficient evidence. This government has decided to temporarily imprison Zhang Yuandao and the twelve officials involved in the case for a retrial tomorrow."

"No one is allowed to visit until the truth is revealed!"

In front of a group of officials, Xia Yun announced the trial decision.

This means that things will come to a temporary halt.

What everyone present didn't expect was that Xia Yun didn't intend to let anyone go.

"There is another Japanese pirate named Xie Anke, who pretends to be a Hangzhou merchant. This government has sentenced him to death according to the imperial law for punishing Japanese pirates. He will be executed in the autumn!"

Then, Xia Yun continued to pronounce the verdict.

When the officials heard this, they started to discuss among themselves. Xia Yun ignored them and slowly turned his gaze to Chen Hanzhi.

"I wonder what Lord Chen thinks of this matter?"

The corner of Xia Yun's mouth twitched slightly, seemingly asking, but actually mocking.

Upon hearing this, Chen Hanzhi's face turned pale.

Although today's events were not planned by him, he was also involved in it.

But at this point, Xia Yun not only did not fall into the trap, but instead put all the officials involved in jail.

This undoubtedly planted a huge bomb in Zhejiang officialdom!

"Lord Xia handled the matter very appropriately, and I deeply agree with it."

Chen Hanzhi finally suppressed his anger and forced a smile on his face.

Seeing this, Xia Yun waved his hand.

The bailiffs in the hall then took Zhang Yuandao and other officials involved in the matter away again.

Is this... the end?

The officials on both sides of the lobby looked at each other in bewilderment.

The reopening process was so quick that many people have not yet recovered.

However, just as Chen Hanzhi was about to get up and leave the lobby.

Xia Yun suddenly called out to him.

"Please wait a moment, Governor. I have something else to announce in front of all my colleagues today."

Hearing this, Chen Hanzhi stopped.

He looked at Xia Yun meaningfully.

Although Xia Yun had just arrived in the Hangzhou officialdom, the skills he displayed were completely inconsistent with his age.

As Xia Yun finished speaking, Xu Wan'er, who had been staying in the side hall, appeared in everyone's sight.

"The prefect has issued an order that from today onwards, all commercial management rights in Hangzhou will be taken over by the prefect's office. This is a notice, and I hope all merchants in Hangzhou will be informed."

Xu Wan'er directly took out a notice and pointed out the key points in a concise manner.

As soon as this statement came out, the whole hall was shocked!

Including Governor Chen Hanzhi!

What does Xia Yun want to do? !

Hangzhou is a prosperous place in the world, with various kinds of businesses and countless merchants.

Now Xia Yun actually wants to take over all business management rights and transfer them to the government!

Such an action would undoubtedly affect the interests of countless officials and gentry in Zhejiang!

Where does he get such courage? !

Even though Chen Hanzhi was a veteran in officialdom, he revealed a look of astonishment when he looked at Xia Yun.

Not to mention the other officials present, who were already talking about it.

Some of the officials seemed unable to hold back and wanted to say something.

But Xia Yun didn't give anyone a chance to speak.

Not long after Xu Wan'er finished speaking, Xia Yun took a group of people and left the government office.

This move is undoubtedly telling everyone.

There will be no negotiation regarding the confiscation of all commercial operating rights in Hangzhou!

The officials were shocked and filled with anger.

The collusion between officials and businessmen in Zhejiang has long been no secret.

In their opinion, Xia Yun's behavior undoubtedly showed that he did not take them seriously at all!

……

at dusk.

In the back hall of the governor's office, the lights were on and there were shadows of people everywhere. More than 20 officials gathered there.

"Master Chen, Xia Yun actually wants to take back all business management rights. Isn't it obvious that he wants to be our enemy?"

"That's right. Who does Xia Yun think he is? There are still the governor and the governor-general in Hangzhou. How can Xia Yun, a fourth-rank prefect, take over their duties?"

"Sir Chen, I suggest that the officials of Zhejiang immediately submit a joint letter to impeach Xia Yun for his willful behavior and oppression of merchants, and request that the court transfer him out of Zhejiang!"

"..."

In the back hall, a group of officials were very excited and complained about Xia Yun’s decision during the day.

Chen Hanzhi, who was sitting in the main seat, had a gloomy face.

"enough!"

After an unknown amount of time, Chen Hanzhi finally spoke and knocked on the table.

"Isn't that embarrassing enough?"

Chen Hanzhi's cold gaze swept across everyone present, finally stopping on a person on the left.

This person was not someone else, but the one who offered advice to Chen Hanzhi yesterday.

Under the command of General Hangzhou, there is the fourth-rank deputy general Wang Lei.

Amid the fierce criticism from everyone just now, there was also Wang Lei's voice.

"You offered a plan yesterday to frame Xia Yun. What was the result?"

"Not only did we fail to control Xia Yun, but we also left him with something he could use against him!"

Chen Hanzhi scolded.

Hearing this, Wang Lei immediately stood up and knelt on the ground, looking ashamed.

"Don't worry, Governor-General, the frame-up was all done by me alone, and has nothing to do with you!

"If Xia Yun really finds out something in the future, I will be the only one to take the blame."

Wang Lei knew that he had caused trouble, so he took the initiative to take the blame.

Seeing Wang Lei like this, Chen Hanzhi's anger dissipated a lot.

"Get up."

"Now that the incident has happened, we must clean up our mess and not let Xia Yun find out anything else. Do you understand?"

As Chen Hanzhi spoke, he deliberately raised his voice.

"I understand the humble position!"

"I understand!"

The officials present immediately responded.

Obviously, all the officials who can appear here tonight belong to a common interest group.

"As for Xia Yun's intention to confiscate all commercial operating rights in Hangzhou, let him do it first. After all, he was sent by His Majesty himself."

"If we submit an impeachment petition now and fail, it will be a small matter, but it will anger His Majesty. We just need to wait and see what happens."

Chen Hanzhi, whose attitude gradually softened, announced his decision.

As an old fox in the officialdom, he knew better than anyone else the difficulty of what Xia Yun was doing.

All the officials in the field fell silent.

But soon, an official with a big beard couldn't help but speak.

"Master Futai, what should we do with Zhang Yuandao and the others?"

This bearded official was the magistrate of the governor's office, and he had also greeted Xia Yun at the city gate that day.

At this moment, his face was full of worry.

Hearing this, Chen Hanzhi waved his hand.

"I will handle the matter of Zhang Yuandao and others myself. You should stop getting involved."

After Chen Hanzhi finished speaking, he slowly looked in another direction.

Looking carefully, that direction is exactly the Zhejiang Governor's Office!

The next day.

The notice issued by the prefectural government has been posted all over the streets and alleys in Hangzhou.

Rumors spread everywhere and merchants were in panic.