Feng Nan's calmness instantly made the atmosphere on the court feel gloomy. No one expected that Su Qi'an would dare to do this and take eight county guards as prisoners and escort them to the court.
This is not only a serious insult to me, but also a naked provocation that does not take the officials from top to bottom of Dongzhou into consideration.
The atmosphere in the courtroom reached this moment, and everyone could see that the situation was tense, but Su Qi'an seemed to turn a blind eye and looked at the jurors, and his words were even more shocking.
"Haha, that's too much? I think their punishment is much lighter."
"But according to the law, the eight county guards will have to spend the rest of their lives in prison."
"Inspector, what crimes did the eight county guards commit? What evidence do you have? It's impossible to characterize them just because of your clever words. Isn't this an abuse of power? What is it?"
"Why can't we be certain of what I said? Didn't all the county governors rely on their clever words to deal with the people and merchants in the territory? I have abused my power today. What can you do to me?"
Su Qi'an looked like he was not afraid of anyone. He felt like he was about to abuse his power and arrest whoever he wanted.
Not long after Su Qi'an finished speaking, the Dongshan Army soldiers on both sides unconsciously took a step forward and placed their palms on the handles of their swords. It seemed that as long as Su Qi'an gave the order, they would take action and capture the jury officials.
Feeling the oppression in front of them, all the officials looked obviously panicked.
Su Qi'an and the others have investigated, are good at manipulating public opinion, and are resourceful. They will be cautious before doing anything. Even if it affects themselves, they will minimize the losses. They are an opponent worthy of attention.
But what is the difference between Su Qian's current behavior and that of some local ruffians? He didn't care at all about the consequences of taking them down and how it would end.
They simply ignored the situation and captured them directly. As for the so-called accusations or abuse of power later.
We have to wait and see what to do after they are taken down.
They are not afraid of Su Qian's deception. No matter how they compete with each other, both sides are important figures with status and reputation.
You will definitely not be like gangsters and bandits, relying on the strength of their numbers, regardless of fighting or killing. What does this look like? It is destined not to go far.
The officialdom of Daliang is not about fighting and killing, but about being sophisticated, tactful, and cunning.
Using wisdom to kill the other party is in line with their way of being officials.
But now, Su Qi'an seems to be a different person, constantly irritating them with words, and wants to go straight to win them down.
How can they deal with this kind of brainless young man?
Feng Nan's eyes flashed, looking at Su Qian who looked like a dazed man. In the end, he chose to give in and said softly.
"What the Supervisor did must have your reasons. We understand, but I would like to ask the Supervisor to think twice. It would be nice to catch some people, but it would bring an uncontrollable situation to Dongzhou. The Supervisor also said, The battle on the frontline is urgent, and it is when the rear needs to contribute."
"At this time, the rear is unstable. The only ones who can take advantage are those pirates and Japanese pirates. The lower officials are stupid. Please give the supervisor some guidance. As long as we can do it, we will fully cooperate with the supervisor's actions."
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The jury officials did not expect Feng Nan's resignation, but looking at Su Qian who looked like a dazed young man, they could understand.
When encountering such a stupid young man, when the situation is unfavorable to them, surrendering is the best choice.
Su Qi'an nodded slightly, with a smile on his face, and said with a chuckle, "Master Feng still knows how to speak, but I am helpless and have no choice but to make this decision. I hope you understand."
"Now that Mr. Feng has said so, I will not spare the circle. The frontline is in urgent need of one hundred thousand stones of food and grass, and the deadline is one month. All your lords have heard about this for a long time."
"Now that the one-month deadline has come, I hope that all of you will cooperate with me and help me raise food and fodder. This will not only help me, but also countless soldiers on the front line. Can you understand?"
Feng Nan and other officials had been prepared for Su Qi'an's confession. Su Qi'an was more or less carrying a military order to prepare military rations this time.
I originally wanted to see his jokes this time, but who knew that Su Qian, who has always been resourceful, would end up in such a stupid situation in the last few days.
This kind of coercion by force may seem a bit stupid, but at this juncture, it is working.
After all, who would have thought that Su Qian would not follow common sense and use force to coerce him.
If the accompanying state soldiers were outside the court, maybe Feng Nan would give it a try, but inside the court were all Su Qi'an's people. If they didn't bow their heads, who knows whether these stupid Dongshan soldiers would do something stupid. Come.
If they died like this, at the hands of Su Qi'an, they would not die unjustly.
Therefore, no matter what request Su Qi'an made, they were afraid that they would have no choice but to agree and there would be no second option to refuse.
Feng Nan's eyes flashed, as if he was thinking. Su Qi'an did not force him, but waited patiently.
About a quarter of an hour passed, Feng Nan, who had been silent, sighed and spoke.
"Since the inspector has said so, I can only..."
Seeing that Feng Nan was about to agree, suddenly, several old voices of rejection suddenly sounded outside the courtroom.
"Wait! I don't agree with this!"
"That's right, you've come to my territory. It's such a big deal. You made the decision without consulting me. Are you not taking me seriously? Or are you not taking the court seriously?"
Everyone looked around and saw four old men with gray hair approaching seventy years old one after another outside the courtroom.
Their clothes are simple and their faces have old wrinkles, but their eyes are not cloudy, and you can feel the strength of their bodies when they walk.
Along with them, there were also some people with curious expressions, but these onlookers were standing on the fence outside the court hall, watching from a distance.
Seeing the appearance of these old men, the jury officials looked slightly startled, stood up one after another, and hurriedly greeted them.
"Mr. Mo, Mr. Qin, why are you here?"
The leader, Feng Nan, had a bit of respect on his face, and he greeted each other with a completely respectful attitude.
These old men are none other than the only scholars from the Hanlin Academy in Dongzhou.
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In terms of status and prestige, he was not only very high in Dongzhou, but also had great prestige even in the court. In terms of seniority, even the contemporary Hanlin Academy Confucius Wenxuan had to respectfully call him "teacher" when he saw these people.
His prestige is no less than that of the four great Confucians who live in seclusion in the Hanlin Academy.
The appearance of four great scholars who were destined to serve as officials made the eight county governors including Zeng Mo and Han Cheng see hope.
Not to mention them, even Feng Nan felt quite relaxed inside, with a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes.
These four old men are the source of Feng Nan's confidence in coming to Zigui County and facing Su Qi'an.
Su Qi'an's status and power are very great. If he abuses his power, he can arrest anyone he wants. However, these people do not include the four great scholars who have been in Dongzhou for many years.
If Su Qi'an really had the guts to arrest these four, Zhou Zibin would immediately send troops to besiege Zigui County without hesitation as long as the news was spread back to the state capital.
These four people have a very important position in Dongzhou. It can be said that at least half of the officials in Dongzhou, or the children of local aristocratic families, are more or less under their guidance.
It is no exaggeration to say that the world of Dongzhou is inseparable from these four people. Even His Majesty has to send people to Dongzhou every year to express condolences to the four people.
These four great scholars who have become officials are the centerpieces of the officials in the Houjiu County of Dongzhou. A young supervisor, no matter how young he is, would never dare to take action against these four people.
When the four eminent scholars appeared, they didn't even look at Feng Nan and said coldly.
"Hmph, you careless little guys, do you really think I am willing to come?"
"If I and you guys don't come again, you will turn this Zigui County upside down. Will there be any peace in the Houjiu County of Dongzhou?"
"Yes, yes, Mr. Mo and Mr. Qin taught you the right lesson." Feng Nan nodded earnestly.
After the four great scholars scolded Feng Nan and others, they randomly found a seat.
After sitting down, he looked at Su Qi'an in the courtroom and said calmly.
"You are the inspector who caused unrest in Dongzhou, Su Qian? You are not young, but you are quite courageous."
"I heard about you in Dongzhou. You were granted the title of marquis at a young age. Your Dongshan army fought for Da Liang for several years. You won your majesty's trust. You even studied under Wen Xuan. You are quite lucky. Da Liang Ryo is lucky to have a talent like you."
Mo Qi seemed to be talking to himself, minding his own business. These words felt like a compliment to Su Qi'an. After saying these words, Mo Qi did not stop. He changed the topic and said suddenly.
"But these are not the capital for you to be proud and show off. At such an age and with such talent, you should have shared your majesty's worries and made contributions to Daliang. But now that you have come to Dongzhou, what have you done?"
"Little baby, you have disturbed the peace of Dongzhou. Believe it or not, with just one word from me, the imperial court can remove you from your position or even put you in jail!"
Mo Qi stared at Su Qi'an with sharp eyes. He was not afraid of the Dongshan Army soldiers on both sides.
The four of them dared to come alone, so they naturally had their own confidence. As great Confucian scholars, they had read the books of sages for many years, and they still had the arrogance of scholars in their hearts.
Even if this stupid young man Su Qi'an really dares to attack them, or if they die in this court today, it will still leave their name in history, and Su Qi'an, together with his family, relatives and friends, will disappear completely in Great Liang and will be infamy for thousands of years.
At their age, they have long taken life and death very lightly. This time they came to Zigui County Mansion just to have a good meeting with Su Qi'an, the supervisory envoy who would stir up trouble in Dongzhou.
Mo Qi's eyes were sharp, but Su Qi'an was not afraid at all. He still had a smile on his face and chuckled.
"Haha, the kid naturally believes in the weight of Mr. Mo and Mr. Qin. After all, with the status and prestige of the four elders, even the kid wouldn't dare to make a mistake."
"Now that the four elders have shown up, the kid's drama can really begin. I hope the four elders won't regret today's trip."
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