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Penceleen listened to Lorraine's words, and couldn't help but be moved, and then sighed beside him, and said: "If you can really do what Lorraine said, the generals are not afraid of death." Civil officials don't love money, and we Ruman may have unified the entire continent long ago. ”

Lorraine was stunned for a moment, then looked back at her, and finally put her mind at ease. Fortunately, this beauty is quite normal, and it should have nothing to do with Chongzhen's moldy child.

Catherine sensed Lorraine's strange gaze, thinking that he had moved around again, and twisted her waist a little shyly, and then said, "What's wrong?"

Lorraine sneered at the moment, and then said: "Nicole, although you are a royal person, you don't bring such a messenger, you just work and don't eat, and you are not afraid that the people of the empire will give you the title of "Julian Peeling". ”

Catherine also knew that it was wrong, so she "snorted" at the moment and said, "I'll just say that." ”

Lorraine waved her hand and said, "Forget it." Everyone came out to serve as officials and lead the army, not all for wealth and honor, but those who can put the interests of the people in the second place are already rare good officials.

There are also those who claim to be as honest as water and dedicated to the people, but these guys are either hypocrites who want something else, or they are perverts, or they are bent on climbing up, wanting to be Taizu, and playing your management buyout. Do you dare to use this kind of person?"

Catherine was speechless for a moment.

Leo slapped the table next to him, and said in a loud voice: "It's just that everyone comes out to mix, who will work for you if you don't give some benefits."

Like my managers and salesmen, they all get commissions. The more I make money, the higher their salaries, and I want them to get a higher salary. If someone dares to say that they don't want money and give me nothing, I have to worry about whether they are commercial spies and use my confidential information."

Huang Lina blinked, put down the dishes, and asked crisply: "But Sister Nicole, Brother Lorraine, why should you let go of these officials in Freetown, they can spend so much money to buy us, it can be seen that a lot of bad things have been done, shouldn't officials like this be resolutely investigated and punished." ”

Several adults at the table glanced at each other and smiled knowingly.

Catherine sighed, and then explained seriously: "Although we are members of the royal family, we are also subject to restraint and do not have much power.

And it's just passing through here, and this place is still governed by local officials, and we can't interfere too much in their affairs.

Don't look at Lorraine with Leo, playing hooligan extortion all day long, having a lot of fun, but the empire still has to be ** law. ”

Lorraine protested very dissatisfied: "Hey, hey, am I still sitting next to me when I'm dead?"

Catherine ignored him and continued: "Otherwise, it will make a bad start, and in the future, some members of the royal family will use the power in their hands, act arbitrarily, hijack the place, and even raise troops to rebel, what should we do?"

Melina blinked her big watery eyes, thought about it seriously, and nodded.

Lorraine continued: "Melina, you have to remember that no matter how skilled you are, you can't do everything, and we still have to rely on these officials to govern the party." ”

Melina thought for a moment and said, "It's like Leo's or something, and you still have to rely on those employees to make money, right?"

Leo was furious, and corrected in a loud voice: "What a rooster, it's a company, a company." ”

Lorraine smiled and continued: "Take the city lord of Freetown, everyone has known that he is going to be dismissed recently, but what is he doing?

What will happen to the new city lord when he takes office? Again, feed yourself first.

But as much power as there is, there is as much as **. In this kind of heaven high emperor far away. In the feudal era, where there was no effective supervision, who didn't do this? Can you guarantee that when the next official comes, he will be as clean as water and will not commit any offences in autumn?"

The crowd present was silent when they heard Lorraine's words.

Catherine, the female governor, was in power for many years. I am very familiar with this situation, but I have never thought of summarizing the problem from the height of this theory, and after listening to Lorraine's analysis, I can't help but show the brilliance in my eyes. Look at him in amazement.

Lorraine continued: "And for His Majesty and Russell, as long as these bureaucrats don't betray the country. They do not embezzle public funds, do not privately support the army, can ensure local stability, and can pay taxes on time and in accordance with the amount. Even if there is a little problem on the festival, if you make a few more money, you can be regarded as a good official. ”

Adele also stepped forward, grinned, and then lightly stretched her jade arm, put it on Lorraine's shoulder, and said: "What's more, we also have a governor and an heir to the throne here, before taking office, the first thing to discuss is how to collude with officials, businessmen, bribes, and money, Melina, can you imagine what the following people will look like." ”

Leo protested, "You can't say that. The boss and I are engaged in industrial investment, and we should not only see that we are making money, but also that we have made outstanding contributions to the economic development of the other party, which has increased the employment rate, strengthened the consumption index, increased local tax revenue, and so on, but it is all up to us to do it.

As long as the people below can earn me money, it's fine, as for playing with office politics, arranging the old, a brother-in-law. Molerating a female secretary or something. I'm not going to care about that. Our Flying Eagle Group has made a direct contribution to this year's bumper domestic grain harvest, and the emperor and uncle have admitted it. ”

Adele copied a piece of meat into Leo's plate. Then he said angrily: "Okay, good." Got it, you're amazing. That's all right?"

Melina nodded somewhat understandingly.

The matter here in Freetown was finally settled, and Lorraine and the others finally didn't have to deal with those magistrates, threw away all their baggage, and took the family around the famous places around Freetown.

When Lorraine returned to the hotel in the afternoon, the attendants came to tell him that the commissioner sent by the governor of Ayton had been waiting here for a long time.

Catherine said "oh" and said to Lorraine, "You just go and see me, just say I'm tired and don't want to go out." See what this commissioner has to say. ”

Lei Ku rolled his eyes and said, "I'll go too, I'll go too." ”

As she spoke, without waiting for Catherine to say anything, she pulled Lorraine and went straight to the reception room.

The two of them went to the reception room.

As soon as he entered the door, Lorraine saw a middle-aged man in his forties sitting in the reception room, with his hair combed neatly, his skin was well maintained, his face was pale, and he was dressed in a well-cut black civilian clothes, and he could see the traces of dust and dust.

Seeing Lorraine and Leo walking in, the governor's envoy hurriedly stood up, bowed to Leo, and said, "See Your Highness, Lord Lorraine."

Leo waved his hand and said, "Don't bother

Lorraine nodded to him and said, "You are?"

"Under Kenfa Baron, Rhodes, Kenfa. is Governor Ayton's Parliamentary Assistant. ”

Lorraine nodded, then saw a faint layer of dust on his clothes, and said, "Baron Kenfa just got out of the car, right?"

"Yes, my lordship, the Governor will tell you that when you arrive in Freetown, you must first come and meet the two Highnesses and the Governor. Bring our Governor's greetings to Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess, Her Royal Highness Leo, and Lord Lorraine, the Governor is unable to leave because of his busy government affairs, please forgive His Highness and Your Excellency

Lorraine smiled and said, "Oh, I've bothered Lord Ayton. Did Master Kenfa come alone?

Kenfa didn't expect Lorraine to ask this, so he was stunned for a moment, and said truthfully: "With me, there are several legal officials and my family. ”

Lorraine sighed, and said in his heart, since he brought his family, it seems that this is the newly appointed city lord. Lorraine smiled and said, "Then congratulations to Master Kenfa." ”

Baron Kenfar smiled and said, "Thank you, sir, in fact, I still have something to ask for the consent of His Highness and Lord Lorraine."

Leo came running so upside down, in fact, it was a gift, since this Governor Ayton sent someone to the door, of course he couldn't be empty-handed, especially Lorraine and Leo made him disgraced here, of course he had to make up for these lost impressions in front of Catherine and Leo.

Otherwise, our Leo would have put on the crown that day, and remembered the incompetence of Governor Ayton, and he would not have a good impression at all, wouldn't it be terrible.

But after waiting for a long time, Lorraine and this Baron Kenfa were polite here, and they were about to doze off, and when they heard that they had something to ask for, their eyes lit up.

Lorraine said, "Your Excellency, please speak." ”

Baron Kenfa said: "Tomorrow I will start the trial of this gang of robbers, I know that Baron Peter Anke is temporarily in the custody of Her Royal Highness the eldest princess, can you take him,"

Lorraine interrupted him and said, "Okay. Rest assured, my lordship, we will bring his Baron Anker to court tomorrow.

Lorraine knew that Kenfa wanted to ask Lorraine to hand over Baron Anker to him, but about this. Baron, Lorraine and Catherine have their own ideas, and they can't trust the people of these places who know how many people in this place will think that Baron Peter Anker is speechless, or whatever to say.

It's about Catherine and Lorraine's credibility. The eldest princess walked around the place, and she made the place jump, not to mention that there was a nobleman who died unexplained, and others would probably think that our eldest princess was a harsh person.

So Baron Peter Anker, although he did a bad thing, was during Catherine's time in Freetown. Catherine and Lorraine must ensure that he gets a fair trial, and when Catherine and the others leave, or Baron Peter Anker is taken to Governor Ayton's prison, whether the baron is dead or alive has nothing to do with Catherine, that is Governor Ayton's business.

All Lorraine interrupted Baron Kenfar in advance. It is to keep Baron Peter Anke in his own hands all the time.

Kenfa was stunned for a moment when he heard Lorraine say this. Then he said helplessly: "It's okay, thank you for your support."

Lorraine looked at Kenfa's appearance, knew what he was thinking, shook his head, and said, "Your Excellency Baron Kenfa."

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Lorraine said: "Her Royal Highness the eldest princess is unwilling to interfere in local affairs, and along the way, Her Royal Highness rarely meets with local officials. Her Royal Highness the Eldest Princess and I are fully supportive of your work. ”

"Your Highness and Your Excellency. Kenfa hurriedly bent down and said

"But," Lorraine continued, "Baron Anker is the sheriff of Freetown. But committing such a crime, we are afraid that other people will be involved here, in order for the case to be fairly and safely concluded, His Royal Highness attaches great importance to Baron Peter Anker. I think you know what I mean

What Lorraine means is that we can't trust you, old officials. Prevent you from killing people with knives and bringing our reputation to a bad standstill. I have to watch this man in front of us.

Baron Kenfa thought for a moment and understood what Lorraine meant, and hurriedly said: "Understood, understood, then please ask His Highness and Your Excellency to supervise the case."

Lorraine waved his hand and said, "How to try the case." It's your magistrate's own business, we won't interfere, and I can assure you that Baron Peter Anker will be very cooperative with your trial, don't you think that?"

Baron Kenfar thought to himself, dare I say no, and said, "Thank you, Your Highness the Eldest Princess and Lord Lorraine for their support of our local work. Then I won't disturb Your Highness and your lordship to rest, and tomorrow there will be my subordinates to tell your lord the time of the trial. Oh, and besides, Governor Ayton dragged me to hand over some of the province's specialties to His Highness and Your Excellency. Then I'll take my leave. ”

After Baron Kenfa went out, Leo jumped up and cheered, "Another gift has been received." This trip is really worth it, boss, let's catch the bandits on the way down. ”

Lorraine: "Think beautifully, let's toss like this, I promise that the road below will be very peaceful." This kind of foreign wealth is just one chance. ”

In order to redeem the image points lost in front of Kayrin and Leo, Governor Ayton scolded the incompetence of the Freetown magistrate and mobilized the forces of the whole province to start a vigorous crackdown on the bandits. Banditry and other law and order crimes.

Early the next morning, men sent by Baron Kenfar came to the door and informed Lorraine that the first interrogation would begin at nine o'clock.

Leo was unhappy with the gifts from Governor Ayton, all of which were paintings and calligraphy. It didn't seem interesting to Leo at all. Adele liked these things very much, and she gave them a round, if Governor Ayton knew that these valuable works of art that he had sent were ignored by the eldest princess and Leo, he would definitely be suffocated to death.

When Leo heard the squire inform him that Kenfa had sent someone, he said dissatisfiedly, "That baron is not at all likable. ”

Lorraine patted Leo on the head and said, "Although that Baron Kenfa is a little rigid, he is resolute and looks like a serious person." ”

Catherine was reluctant to go to this trial. As soon as she passed, those officials had to cringe for anything.

Adele used it as an excuse to collect materials. happily followed Lorraine and them together, plus Vera, Melina, and a group of five people under the protection of the Praetorian Guard, escorting Baron Peter Anke. Arrived at the courthouse in Freetown.

Last night, Kenfa had summoned all the officials of Freetown and held an emergency meeting, and the former city lord was officially dismissed from his post and went home to retire. Kenfa became the lord of Freetown, and the officials below looked at Kenfa's straight face, and could only pinch their noses and accept it with trepidation.

Baron Kenfa had rich administrative experience, and at the meeting that night, the trial was arranged, so early the next morning, the relevant officials of Freetown and the legal officials sent by the governor had already gathered in the ** court of Freetown City.

After Baron Kenfa and Leo Lorraine saw each other, they were not polite, arranged for Lorraine and them to sit down, and immediately opened the court and began the interrogation.

The first is the examination of prisoners, stolen goods, and exhibits.

The bandits who were caught by Lorraine and Leo. One by one, they were pulled up, in fact, there was nothing to ask, the Praetorian Guards under Lorraine had already cleaned them up a few days earlier, and how many bad things these guys had done to themselves, all of them confessed.

Now these confessions are placed in front of the presiding judge, he just read them out according to the script, and the thieves below are also very single, knowing that they can't dodge this knife, it is better to die early, otherwise it is better to be dragged to the Praetorian Guard and pass through the hall again, it is really better to die.

Lorraine and Leo sat in the back of the courtroom, accompanied by Freetown officials.

Blide has a high official position and is slightly familiar with Lorraine, so he accompanies Lorraine.

In a few moments, Baron Peter Anker was brought up. This guy suffered no less at the hands of the Praetorian Guard. The whole person has lost weight twice in the past few days. The head of the clothes was also messy, and the expression was dull and he was put on the seat.

The officials of Freetown City couldn't help but feel a little sad when they looked at it, and this place was still the unstoppable sheriff from before, and he was simply an old bad boss.

Bullid looked at Baron Peter Anke and sighed, and said in a low voice, "It's a pity. ”

Lorinch said, "Why did you say that?"

Blide said: "Alas, there are so two families and nobles near the city of Freetown, and they have always been the role models of the Freetown people in the past, and the ancestors of Baron Peter Anke are still very capable, and they only came to him."

Lorraine sighed and didn't speak.

Blide continued: "Baron Peter Anker is actually a good person, quite a friend, and a little righteous, but he is just a gambler and lustful, and these two things hurt him!"

Lorraine disagreed with Blide's statement, no one forced you to gamble and prostitute, even if you spoil the player's property, if you want to do such a hurtful thing, it will be an unforgivable crime.

But Lorraine won't be bored to fight with Blide and them about this, they just see what their former colleagues are like now, and they are afraid that this matter will happen to them.

Lorraine asked, "According to the law, what sentence will Baron Peter Anck be sentenced to?" The latest Children's Day is to wash the stream and dry the books", said Qi umbrella