Of course, Yang Fan would not let Huang Wanxi die so easily, waiting to squeeze out the last bit of his value.
Thinking of this, Yang Fan glanced at Huang Wanxi coldly and said in a deep voice: "Huang Wanxi, you want to spend money to solve the problem? How much money can you pay?"
Hearing this, Huang Wanxi thought there was still a chance of improvement, just like a drowning man grabbing a life-saving straw.
Regardless of his image, he knelt on the ground and shouted: "Grand Governor, as long as you show mercy beyond the law, you will definitely send 20,000 guan of resettlement allowance to the families of the deceased patrol soldiers after you return."
"In addition, I, Huang Wanxi, would like to donate 50,000 yuan to contribute to the construction of Huating County. What do you think?"
Yang Fan touched his chin: "Haha, 20,000 guan buys two lives. It's really worth it. Most governor's offices don't give so much pension to fallen soldiers! Tsk, tsk, tsk, it's a donation of 50,000 guan, you yellow My family is really rich!”
While talking to himself, he seemed to be really moved.
Then he paused and then said: "What about the money for the food and drinks in the restaurant? Not only did you damage the things in the restaurant, but you also broke the legs of the restaurant owner and scared the guests away. How should this account be calculated?"
"I'll pay. How about I pay another 30,000 yuan?"
"When will you give it?"
"I'll give it later!"
Yang Fan did not agree immediately, but said: "Why should I believe you?"
"What do the Governor want to do?" Huang Wanxi asked quickly.
"Write an IOU, and I will ask my subordinates to pick it up."
"OK!"
Soon, Huang Wanxi readily wrote an IOU worth 100,000 yuan.
After Yang Fan had someone check that there was no problem, he waved to Xi Jun to take someone to ask for it.
Seeing Yang Fan's operation, the officials present were a little confused.
Is this completely different from Yang Fan’s attitude just now?
Could it be that the Governor is really a money-seeing person?
Or is the governor afraid of the power of the Huang family?
Everyone was a little confused, but according to the past behavior style of their governor, he was not such a cowardly person who was greedy for money and afraid of getting into trouble.
Zhai Changsun was about to step forward to ask, but was secretly held back by Su Dingfang.
In Su Dingfang's view, Yang Fan must have his own reasons for doing this. This is blind confidence in Yang Fan.
Most of the officials present had the same idea as Su Dingfang.
After reacting, Zhai Changsun was a little ashamed of his reckless behavior.
Fortunately, I didn't question it, otherwise I would have been embarrassed and embarrassed.
After a second thought, I felt that my Grand Governor had other plans.
After all, Yang Fan's "love of soldiers as sons" is not just a boast.
He would never watch two soldiers lose their lives for those three melons and two dates and remain indifferent.
Seeing that no official objected and Yang Fan asked people to ask for money, Huang Wanxi finally felt relieved.
It’s even so beautiful in my heart!
In his opinion, since Yang Fan had collected the money, he would soon let him go.
Sure enough, money can make the world go round!
The more he thought about it, the more excited he became. Huang Wanxi felt certain and said arrogantly: "Grand Governor, since the matter has been settled, when will we be released?"
After saying that, he casually found a chair and sat down directly.
Looking at Huang Wanxi's innocent look, a trace of sarcasm flashed in Yang Fan's eyes.
This guy actually wants to escape unscathed, which is so beautiful.
Do you really think that you are disregarding the lives of your subordinates for the sake of money?
Seeing Yang Fan's face full of sarcasm, Huang Wanxi couldn't help but feel a thump in his heart.
Before he could figure out what went wrong, he saw Yang Fan wave his hand and shouted: "Kill to pay for life, debt to pay for money, this is the principle of the world, you are lawless, unprovoked to attack the patrol guards, and kill two The soldiers killed him. This was an act of anger and resentment from heaven. According to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, he should be beheaded for public display. This governor has decided to behead him on the spot in the western suburbs of the city at noon tomorrow."
After hearing these words, Huang Wanxi, who was sitting in the chair, could no longer hold himself up and collapsed directly to the ground, with golden liquid flowing all over the floor.
Several servants were also frightened by the yellow and white things, and a strange smell arose in the entire hall.
But Huang Wanxi still refused to give up.
In his opinion, didn’t he lose money?
Why do you want to be beheaded?
So he cried and asked: "Grand Governor, you can't just keep your word. Didn't you let me go if you just said you would pay for it?"
Yang Fan's face darkened and he shouted: "Whenever the Governor said that I would pay compensation, I would let you go. Not to mention that you killed people. Even if you just reneged on the bill, you would have disturbed the market order and need to be punished."
"Haha, do you think that just because you are a member of the noble family, you can be above the law? Under the rule of this governor, anyone who violates laws and disciplines will be treated equally, without distinction between high and low status."
The reason why I asked for money just now is actually equivalent to the execution of a death row prisoner in another time and space, and asking his family to pay for the bullets. This is murder and murder.
It is to warn those who violate the law so that they do not dare to act rashly.
Besides, Huang Wanxi should pay for the compensation.
From beginning to end, Yang Fan never promised to let Huang Wanxi go.
After hearing Yang Fan's ruling, everyone in the venue was shocked.
I'm afraid this was Yang Fan's intention in gathering everyone together today.
This is not just a discussion on how to deal with Huang Wanxi, but also a warning to everyone that anyone who bullies others with power will be punished by law.
As soon as the punishment announcement came out, people all over the city were talking about it.
Huang Wanxi's prestige in the restaurant turned into a tragedy.
On the western outskirts of the city, there were probably tens of thousands of people gathered.
What happened in the guest building the day before yesterday spread quickly in the city.
It's just that the people didn't expect the government to deal with it so quickly.
Notices were posted in the city on the second day, and those who caused trouble in the city were brought to justice on the third day.
Of course, the people in the city were talking more about the identity of Huang Wanxi, a son of a noble family.
Although the people believed that Yang Fan would punish the perpetrators, they really didn't expect that Huang Wanxi, a son of a wealthy family, would be killed directly.
Of course, the people in the city did not think Yang Fan's treatment was cruel, but applauded it with both hands.
The common people belong to the lowest level. Of course they hope that the place where they live is fair and stable.
Therefore, when Huang Wanxi and his party were beheaded, no one knew who took the lead, and the people screamed loudly.
At this moment, the image of Yang Fan, the governor, in the hearts of the people suddenly became taller.
If in the past Yang Fan fed and clothed the people, he made everyone feel grateful.
So now the security guarantee has given people a sense of belonging to Huating County.
After the punishment came out, Xiao Ran couldn't calm down.
Yang Fan actually punished Huang Wanxi because of two low-level soldiers, and killed them all.
You know, this is likely to arouse fierce resistance from the Jiangnan nobles.
I really don’t know how much courage Yang Fan, the governor, needs to do this.
If it were placed in other places, it would definitely not be so reckless, but Yang Fan chose to do this.
And it was done with great fanfare, even informing the whole city.
The cheers of the people seemed to make Xiao Ran realize something.
He couldn't help but his face changed slightly, and he suddenly thought of what Xiao Yu had said when he returned to Chang'an.
"Don't mess with Yang Fan, otherwise you will regret it!"
"Yang Fan once said that the people are the water and the king is the boat. The water can carry the boat and also capsize it. This is a man who is as wise as a fool. If the Xiao family can get close to such a person, they will definitely reach a higher level in the future."
…
Xiao Ran didn't take these words seriously before, but now he suddenly understands them.
At this time, Xiao Ran was a little defeated.
Originally, relying on the Xiao family's background, Xiao Ran didn't take Yang Fan seriously at all.
It is believed that Yang Fan, the governor-general, only rose to the position by luck and female talent.
Now it seems that he is blind.
Yang Fan's way of winning the hearts of the people is simply destroying the roots of the family!
Without the support of these people at the bottom, no matter how powerful a family is, it will be nothing.
A sense of crisis couldn't help but arise in my heart.
Xiao Ran couldn't care so much and had no intention of staying in Huating County. He had to inform the elders of the family about this news and idea.
If he treats Yang Fan with the same condescending or cold-looking attitude as before, the Xiao family's downfall will not be far away.
…
Huang Wanxi and others were beheaded in public, which also made all the children of the aristocratic families panic all day long, and even many children of the aristocratic families who liked to cause trouble were directly banned.
Yang Fan didn't take the reactions of all parties to heart. The most important thing now was to spend more time with his woman.
After all, pregnant women are prone to anxiety attacks.
What's more, the construction of Huating County is now gradually on the right track.
As long as we follow the steps, we will definitely be able to build a new city comparable to Chang'an.
Although Huating County may not have the same foundation as Chang'an, it definitely has great potential.
Regardless of geographical location or various resource advantages, Huating County's development prospects are far greater than Chang'an.
In the future, it will take Huating County as the center and connect Jiangning (later Nanjing) and Yangzhou...
Then, the prototype of an emerging Yangtze River Delta Economic Zone has been formed.
According to Yang Fan's vision, the Jiangnan region relied on commerce and industry to rise.
Relying on businessmen to drive economic prosperity is not farming that has been inherited by China for thousands of years.
While Yang Fan was playing with his woman in the garden of his mansion, Xi Jun came in.
"My lord, Chief Quan wants to see you."
Yang Fan asked several maids to take a few girls to play first, and then said: "Bring him to the study."
Soon, Quan Wanji was led to the study by Xi Junmai.
Although Quan Wanji has a long history, this is the first time for him to come to Yang Fan's study.
After all, Yang Fan usually works in the office area of the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion.
After saluting, Quan Wanji looked up and saw rows of books in the room, and was slightly lost in thought.
He really didn't expect that there were so many books in Yang Fan's study.
However, considering Yang Fan's talent and reputation among scholars, it is not surprising that there are so many books.
Although Quan Wanji wanted to see what kind of books were in Yang Fan's study, he couldn't open his mouth and was stunned for a while.
Seeing Quan Wanji staring blankly at his bookshelf as soon as he came in, Yang Fan couldn't help but smile.
Ancient literati loved books, and this kind of love for books is definitely not something that future generations of scholars, experts and professors can understand.
Yang Fan is still very confident about his collection of books.
Since the invention of printing, Yang Fan has printed almost all the books he can find, and there are still many that have not yet been put on display!
However, now is not the time to discuss the book collection, so Yang Fan smiled and said: "Quan Changshi, you can come and borrow the books here at any time in the future. Let's get down to business. You don't know why you are here?"
Yang Fan was very satisfied with Quan Changquan's reaction after seeing these books.
Because this kind of person is very pure, Yang Fan can use him with confidence.
Sensing the teasing in Yang Fan's tone, Quan Wanji smiled bitterly and said: "Seeing so many books by the Grand Governor, my subordinates would like to come and borrow them, but it's a pity that I don't have the ability to clone myself."
"Some time ago, the Grand Governor asked his subordinates to formulate laws and regulations in line with the folk customs of Jiangnan based on the laws of the Tang Dynasty. Even with the Grand Governor's suggestions and first draft, they are still not perfect now!"
"More importantly, my subordinates have inspected all the officials in Huating County, and there are no suitable officials who are qualified and able to perform this work. It is difficult for my subordinates, so I came to ask the Governor for help, please help solve the problem."
Yang Fan felt dizzy when he heard that Quan Wanji actually asked for talents from him.
Although Yang Fan decided to improve the local laws and regulations in Jiangnan, Yang Fan really couldn't think of anyone who could do the job.
Although Di Renjie has a quick mind, he is not suitable for this job. After all, he is young and cannot control the situation.
Moreover, the formulation and implementation of laws require a person who is rigorous and not afraid of offending others.
Today, Datang does not have a complete training mechanism, and there are too few such talents.
Thinking of this, Yang Fan spread his hands and said helplessly: "I have been working on this three-acre land in Huating County. If I want to find such talents, I have no choice. Otherwise, you must overcome the difficulties..."
Seeing that Yang Fan wanted to be a hands-off shopkeeper again, Quan Wanji became anxious.
If there are other talents, we can also promote some people and use them accordingly.
But Quan Wanji knew very well how much Yang Fan attached importance to Jiangnan's laws and regulations, so he could only say again: "We want to overcome it. Whether laws and regulations can be fully implemented is a serious matter. My subordinates can't just pick someone up, right?"
"If this is true, this is irresponsible to Jiangnan and the people of Jiangnan, and it is even more disrespectful to the Governor's trust. How about... the Governor please ask His Majesty to ask for some talents from the imperial court?"
After hearing Quan Wanji's suggestion, Yang Fan was in a dilemma.
If you ask His Majesty Li Er for someone, you will definitely be able to get them, but who knows if you can accept your own thoughts?
Once Li Er sends an old antique, his thoughts will solidify, which will hinder his plans in Jiangnan.
For a moment, Yang Fan was silent.
In the end, Yang Fan decided to wait a little longer. If there really were no suitable talents, he would ask for help.
"Ahem, Quan Zhangshi, this matter is not urgent. You should improve the laws and regulations first. As for talents, let's find a way together. Isn't our talent recruitment center still open? Go and ask around and see if there is any There isn’t the right talent.”
Hearing this, Quan Wanji was a little bit dumbfounded, but he still advised: "This matter is of great importance and is related to the stable development of the Jiangnan region. How about the governor take time to visit the recruitment hall, or select from among the officials? That’s fine, alas, my subordinates still have something to do, so I’ll leave first.”
After saying that, Quan Wanji hurriedly left.
Quan Wanji was very moved by Yang Fan's trust.
But this position is so important that Quan Wanji cannot be without self-awareness.
The reason why I came here today was because I wanted to give Yang Fan the choice.
Looking at Quan Wanji who seemed to be running away, Yang Fan couldn't help laughing and scolding: "What a cunning old man!"
Of course Yang Fan understood that Quan Wanji was taking a break.
Responsible for the implementation, improvement and enforcement of local regulations...
The officials in this position were equivalent to the top leaders of public security and courts in later generations. Quan Wanji knew the importance of this position, so he specifically asked Yang Fan to choose the person himself.
You know, no matter how scarce talents are in Huating County, they can still find people to help them.
However, Yang Fan really has a headache as to who is the most suitable candidate.
Huating County is now in a period of great development, and various laws and regulations will change as construction progresses.
Then, this person must be capable and able to keep up with his own thinking.
How difficult it is!
Yang Fan regretted a little. If he had known it earlier, he would have recruited more talents from Chang'an.
After thinking for a long time, Yang Fan had no idea and could only put it down for the time being.
(End of chapter)
