After Chen Yuan was carried out, Qin Qiaoer glanced at the other officials from the Chuzhou Chief Secretary and the Demon Suppression Department in the mission room, and said coldly:
"It seems that in the past few years, our red-clothed envoys have come to Chuzhou for inspections so rarely that you have almost forgotten our duties and powers, and you actually want to steal people from our hands. From now on, in Chuzhou, we will We often send people here to inspect, so that what happened here in Shi Nan Mansion cannot happen again!"
Li Zhenggang, the counselor to the Chief Secretary of Chuzhou, cursed Chen Yuan bloody in his heart. Not only did he not help Chen Yuan in interceding, but he also hurriedly tried to distance himself from him.
"Two commanders, we did not know what Chen Yuan did before. It is his personal behavior and has nothing to do with our Chuzhou Chief Secretary."
Qin Shaoyou said with a smile: "Whether it matters or not, the trial will tell. Counselor Li, don't worry, our red-clothed envoys will not unjustly accuse good people, but we will not let bad people go."
Li Zhenggang looked at his smile and felt horrified. At the same time, he felt that he couldn't see through this person. Before he could reply, he heard Qin Qiaoer continue to play dirty: "If you are dissatisfied with our actions, you can go to us. "
Hearing this, Li Zhenggang and others hurriedly said with a smile: "The two commanders are upright and upright. It's too late for us to admire them, so how can we be dissatisfied?"
Who doesn't know that the red-clothed messenger is the emperor's personal soldier? Even within the Demon Suppression Department, he has a detached status and has the responsibility of inspecting local areas and supervising officials.
Not to mention that this time, there is indeed something wrong with their Chuzhou officialdom. If they really want to pay for it, I don’t know who the unlucky person will be in the end.
After all, the butts of officials like them are not very clean.
It is precisely because of this that Li Zhenggang, as a counselor, although his rank is higher than Qin Shaoyou and Qin Qiaoer, he does not dare to show off in front of them, and even has to smile with him.
"As long as you are not dissatisfied." The smile on Qin Shaoyou's face did not diminish, and he continued: "My lords, you have come at the right time. We are preparing to conduct a public trial and execution of Li Tingfang tomorrow. You just represent the Chuzhou government and the Demon Suppression Department, and Let’s have a three-division trial.”
Hearing this, Li Zhenggang and others' expressions froze slightly.
"Public trial and execution? This...isn't this not good? After all, Li Tingfang is an official of the imperial court. If he is to be tried and executed in public, what will be the dignity of the government?"
Qin Shaoyou burst out laughing and said sarcastically: "All the people in Shi Nan Mansion already know what Li Tingfang has done. The government's face has been completely ruined by him. If it is a public trial and execution, it can be saved a little bit." Son. Otherwise, ordinary people have nothing to do. If Ke Juren’s family members go to the capital to complain, you will all have to follow suit. And when we talk about this matter now, we are not discussing it with you, but just informing you. Whether you agree or not, The public trial and execution will be held tomorrow.”
"this……"
Li Zhenggang and others looked at each other, but they couldn't think of a reason to stop them.
After all, the red-clothed messenger is indeed qualified to execute anyone involved in the murder of demons and ghosts, even officials. Being able to bring them to a joint trial with the three departments is already a great honor.
At this moment, a messenger in red strode into the mission room and reported to Qin Shaoyou and Qin Qiaoer:
"The man named Chen recruited him. He said that before he left, he was approached by several family members who claimed to be Li Tingfang. They gave him a sum of money and asked him to help fish out Li Tingfang. The worst he could do was to take Li Tingfang away. The state capital. They said that as long as Li Tingfang is not in our hands, they will have a way to get him out."
"I dare to accept this money. It seems that Director Chen has done similar things before."
Qin Qiaoer snorted coldly and looked at Li Zhenggang.
"Counsellor Li, what Chen Yuan is involved in is corruption, bribery, and abuse of power. I will leave it to you to handle."
Li Zhenggang looked solemn, and responded with cupped hands: "Two commanders, please rest assured, we will deal with it impartially, and we will never let go of any corrupt person!"
He knew very well that although the other party handed over Chen Yuan to them, they certainly did not abandon him.
If they show any favoritism or bend the law in their treatment of Chen Yuan, they may be in trouble with Chen Yuan.
Qin Shaoyou and Qin Qiaoer did not embarrass the officials in Chuzhou too much. After a few words, they began to talk about Li Tingfang's case and ordered people to get the interrogation materials and show them to these people.
While Li Zhenggang and others were looking through the interrogation materials, Qin Qiaoer approached Qin Shaoyou and whispered: "I have sent people to Chuzhou Prefecture to investigate those Li Tingfang's family members."
Qin Shaoyou nodded slightly: "Those so-called Li Tingfang family members were able to make arrangements before the people we sent to the state capital to report the news. It is definitely not easy. But I guess that they have probably slipped away now. But since they are here The presence in the state capital will inevitably leave some clues, so we still have to send people to investigate.”
Qin Qiaoer nodded and said, "I think so too."
The next day came in a blink of an eye.
Early in the morning, as soon as the city gate of Shi Nan Mansion opened, a large group of people poured in.
After these people entered the city, they did not go anywhere else, but went straight to the prefect's Yamen.
Soon, the long street outside the prefect's Yamen was surrounded by a surging crowd.
In the past few days, the people of Shi Nan Mansion had all heard about Li Tingfang's evil practices to steal their essence and blood, as well as to attack and kill scholars and to feed the monsters with all their heart.
There are many versions of these things. Some people even blamed Li Tingfang for his infertility and lack of strength, saying that they were all caused by him sucking away the essence and blood.
Under such circumstances, the people of Shi Nan Mansion naturally hated Li Tingfang deeply. Especially the family members of the deceased are eager to eat their flesh alive.
Today Li Tingfang was going to be tried and executed in public, so they naturally refused to miss it. People in the city were okay, and people outside the city came overnight from the towns below and the neighboring counties.
So early in the morning, the streets outside the magistrate's office were crowded with people, even more lively than the temple fair during the Chinese New Year.
While the people were looking forward to it, they were also a little worried. After all, Li Tingfang is the prefect of a government. I wonder if his trial and execution will be treated leniently and hastily?
Finally, when the time came, a cannon shot was heard from the prefect's Yamen, and then the door opened. Qin Shaoyou, Qin Qiaoer, Li Zhenggang and others walked out of the Yamen in an orderly manner.
Seeing them, especially Qin Shaoyou and Qin Qiaoer, who were wearing red envoy commander's robes, the people watching suddenly burst into loud cheers.
In the past few days, Xiao Qingji, who couldn't stop talking, helped Qin Shaoyou and the others to publicize while patrolling the streets.
Now, all the people in Shi Nan Mansion know that the person who discovered something was wrong with Li Tingfang and captured him was the red-clothed envoy passing by.
For the people of Shi Nan Mansion, the red-clothed messenger saved their lives this time, so after seeing Qin Shaoyou, Qin Qiaoer and others, their gratitude came from the bottom of their hearts.
And this also allowed Qin Shaoyou to gain a wave of public support.
Not only him, but the three wild gods Tai Sui Shenjun, Wu Nu Fairy and Puppet Marshal also gained the power of the people's wishes.
The three wild gods squinted their eyes slightly, feeling this different power, and their hearts were filled with excitement.
So is this the power of people’s will? As expected, it is different from the incense obtained through intimidation.
With the precedent of Gunshan Lord, Tai Sui Shenjun, Wu Nu Fairy and Puppet Marshal all know that the power of people's wishes is the key to becoming a god.
Following Mr. Qin, becoming a god is no longer a luxury.
(End of chapter)
