In fact, not only the people who watched Jia Ming being scolded by the cane outside, but also the few officials in the room who only heard the muffled noise and screams, their faces were obviously a little more frightened at this moment. But at the same time, they didn't feel a little happy in their hearts, it seemed that they had made the right choice.

Just yesterday, the people around Lu Zhen brought them a message, asking these county officials who were almost elevated like Qiu Changyuan, the county magistrate, to make a choice, whether to continue to be silent, or to fight, if the latter is chosen, they must come to the county government early today to discuss matters.

As for Lu Jin's identity, these officials naturally had a guess for a long time, until they found out that even the person who came to talk was Jinyiwei, and several people knew better that his status was not low. So after a night of weighing and thinking, several officials all chose to stand with Lu Zhen and Qiu County.

They naturally made this choice not only because they had found out that Lu Jin's strength was extraordinary, but also because their identity was actually no different from Qiu Changyuan. is also an official appointed by the imperial court to the local government, and he is completely an outsider in Qufu, and he is almost pressed by the local officials and the Confucian family to have no chance to stretch.

Perhaps in the past, they didn't dare to make this decision, because after all, they were going to be enemies of the Kong family, and no one was sure that they would win. But Lu Jin, a high-ranking official who can drive Jinyiwei for his own use, still saw a glimmer of hope, who would be willing to be at the mercy of others all the time?

Lu Jin's gaze swept over the faces of these people, and then he laughed: "Don't be distracted by such a rude guy, let's continue to talk about what to do next." ”

"Yes, yes, please give me orders." Pang Xiancheng nodded hurriedly and agreed, and the Huang master also echoed.

"In my meaning, it is to wait for two days, and then send people from the yamen to the villages to urge the payment of autumn grain, presumably by that time, the people inside and outside Qufu County should know the meaning of the county ya, I don't know what you think?" Lu Zhen said.

Several people were silent for a while, and then Qiu Changyuan spoke: "My lord, I'm afraid there are a few difficulties in this matter." ”

"Oh? Let's listen to it and see if we can fix it properly. ”

"This time, there are only a limited number of people in this county who are really willing to act according to orders, and although my Qufu is not a big county, there are many villages below, I am afraid that there are not enough people."

"Just rest assured, the official has already taken care of it. First, you can let those officials in the yamen go to run errands and compare them, if they fail to complete the errand within the time limit, they should naturally be severely punished. Lu Zhen said, glancing out, at this time Na Jia Ming's cry could no longer be heard outside, only the thumping of the wooden staff continued.

Even the few people in the room knew very well that this time Jia Ming would have to lose most of his life even if he didn't die, and he would be disabled. They also believed that this act of killing chickens and setting an example would definitely create a sense of awe for everyone in the yamen, and they would no longer dare to despise the majesty of their superiors.

In fact, this effect has been achieved. At this time, although everyone dispersed one after another because they couldn't bear to see Jia Ming's tragic situation, they were already secretly vigilant in their hearts, knowing that the next days would be difficult and they had to deal with it carefully.

But even so, what if they make excuses like being unwell and refuse to do the errand? We can't hold everybody accountable, can we? Qiu County Ling still said with some uncertainty. At the same time, the other two officials also nodded their heads, apparently having had such trouble before.

"Of course, it is impossible to punish all these people severely, but it is not easy to find a three-legged toad in the middle of the world, and it is not easy to find a two-legged person who is willing to do things for us? Even in this Qufu City, there are also people who want to be in the government, as long as Qiu County orders you to post a notice to recruit talents, I'm afraid that I can't find someone to use for me? Lu Zhen easily put forward such an idea: "And we also took this opportunity to replace all the disobedient and double-minded people in the yamen." Don't forget, my lords, that the power to appoint and dismiss the personnel of this county government is in your hands. ”

When these words were spoken, several people opened their mouths again, and at the same time, they were surprised, and at the same time, they had a sense of pleasure like an initiation. yes, why didn't you think of using this trick before?

In fact, the reason is very simple, without Lu Jin, the governor, behind them, they don't have the ability to dare to start a war with these officials who have been entrenched here for many years. When the county government is in causf, even the county decree cannot compete with it, otherwise it is a lonely family, and the government decree cannot even issue the door of this public house.

Moreover, there is a more critical point, that is, Lu Zhen has a group of subordinates around him who are enough to deter the yamen. As long as they stand forward, this murderous aura can scare the people in the county government into not even daring to fart. Jia Ming, who is still being tortured now, is a clear proof that if it had been before, someone would have come forward to exonerate him.

After solving this problem, the expressions of several people were a lot more excited: "What the lord said is that there is only one problem left, what if those grain chiefs refuse to return the grain to the people according to the orders of the county government?" ”

This is the crux of the matter, in fact, everyone knows that these gentry, led by the Confucian family, will definitely not let their plans succeed. And what these people have to do is just a procrastination. As long as the grain collected earlier is not returned to the people, where will the government collect the grain?

The corners of Lu Jin's mouth suddenly curled, revealing a sneer that shocked the people in front of him: "If they don't do anything else, my plan can only be half done." But if they really dare to ignore the government's orders and have to do something against this, the opportunity to clean them up has really come! ”

Hearing what he said with confidence, the spirits of several officials lifted again, and they were about to ask more clearly, when a guard came to the door and reported: "My lord, after the execution, that guy looks dead." ”

As soon as they heard this, even if they were prepared, several people still gasped, this attack was too ruthless, and they directly killed a county official. But after thinking about it, I was relieved, as the governor of Lu, killing a Xu official is no different from crushing an ant to death, who told him to be this bird?

Lu Zhen didn't even blink his eyes, over the years, there have been too many people who have died because of him, how can he care about the life and death of such a little person? Moreover, this period of time in Shandong is really aggrieved, which makes him urgently need to vent, where is this?

"Drag his body outside to show the public and warn everyone that this is the end of disobeying the orders of the county government." Lu Zhen then gave another order. The guard immediately clenched his fists and took the order, and saw that several officials felt cold again, and at the same time faintly felt that this is what it should be like to do big things, and his choice this time was really right.

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Qufu County is not big, but now that there is such a big thing in the county government, the news will naturally be spread to the Confucian Mansion quickly.

When Kong Chengqing heard from Kong Xun that the county government had actually posted such a notice, he was stunned for a moment, and then sneered with disdain: "Then Qiu Changyuan is crazy and loses his mind?" How dare you give such an unashamed order. It's as if I can have the final say in my Qufu County. ”

"It's a bit odd indeed. However, the eldest prince, there is one thing that has to be guarded against, after all, there are more people of unknown origin behind him now. Obviously, he should have made this decision at their behest. Kong Xun hurriedly reminded.

Kong Chengqing nodded: "There is some truth in what you said, it should be that they are making trouble behind their backs." By the way, can you find out the specific identities of these guys? Also, what have they been doing in the past two days? ”

"The eldest prince forgives his sins, although someone has been sent to investigate, but there is still no answer in Jinan. I only heard that Governor Lu has recently closed his door and not seen outsiders, so I don't know if it has anything to do with it. As for their recent movements, there is nothing unusual, and they are almost never seen coming out of the county office. ”

"Hmph...... By the way, do you think Lu Zhen will be in the county government of my Qufu County? Kong Chengqing suddenly had such a thought and asked.

Kong Xun was stunned for a moment, and then shook his head: "This shouldn't be possible." How could he, the governor of a province, and knowing our attitude toward him, be so bold as to risk his life? ”

"Well, there's some truth to that. But this person is really difficult to deal with, and we can't deal with it carelessly. Kong Chengqing couldn't help but think of Gao Quanzhong and them. Originally, these people were all for their own use, but not long after this Lu Zhen arrived in Shandong, they turned against each other, and this alone can be seen that Lu Jin is a difficult opponent.

"The little one understands, I will ask everyone below to pay more attention." Kong Xun then asked: "Eldest son, how should you deal with the notice posted by the county government?" ”

"Ignore him. When I told those grain chiefs again, I said that I said that there was no food to be delivered, and if the grain continues to be detained, can the government still come to the door to snatch it! Even if they had the guts, they wouldn't have that many people. Kong Chengqing immediately gave a countermeasure. He believes that this trick will be enough to crack the government's means.

Just as Kong Xun agreed and was about to leave, Kong Che rushed over with nervousness and a little anger: "Eldest son, something happened to the county office." ”

"Isn't it just about food? Kong Xun has already reported to me, so don't take it too seriously. Kong Chengqing said very easily.

"It's not about it, it's about ...... Over there, Jia Ming in the yamen room was actually beaten to death, and his body was exposed to the public at the yamen! Kong Che said, his body trembling a little, it was caused by anger.

"What did you say?" Hearing this, even Kong Chengqing, who had always been indifferent, changed his face, and his body bounced up from his seat suddenly, and he asked with a hideous face.

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