Although Zhou Yi hated these corrupt officials with itch, he had promised before that if they confessed their corruption and bribery and handed over their illegal gains, he could let it go.
Besides, these people gave away nearly one million taels of silver. Zhou Yi would naturally not break his promise, so he still let these people stay in their posts for the time being.
First of all, Zhou Yi doesn't have that many talents who can help take over the entire Yongzhou. Perhaps after the first batch of people with nine-year compulsory education graduate and start working, Zhou Yi will be able to relax a lot.
Secondly, these people have already vomited out their money and confessed, and Zhou Yi has a handle on them. If they have any dissatisfaction, Zhou Yi can produce evidence to kill them at any time.
Originally, Kong Yingxian and others wanted the remaining "Qingliu" officials in Yongzhou to stumbling against Zhou Yi, but little did they know that these people had already been submissive under Zhou Yi's rule.
Zhouyi also learned from these subdued officials that the Grand Master Wen Boyue begged for his bones and returned to his hometown.
"So, the Qingliu lineage is now headed by this person named Kong Yingxian?"
"I don't seem to have provoked this kid. Why can't this kid get along with me?" Zhou Yi asked doubtfully about the "clean" corrupt officials of Yongzhou who were kneeling on the ground.
Wang Dachui, who was chewing beef jerky, analyzed: "What else are you thinking about? It's just jealousy of the achievements of the two of us in defeating the Xiongnu and Khitan coalition forces!"
"As the saying goes, not being jealous is mediocre! Brother Yi, look at us, both of us have reached the point of being jealous!"
When the officials kneeling below heard "Li Feiyu"'s analysis, they all agreed: "Yes, yes, yes, what Mr. Li said is absolutely true!"
"Besides that, the officials Mr. Zhou had poked out before were all officials from my...their 'Qingliu' lineage!"
Seeing that all the officials kneeling on the ground were so understanding, Zhou Yi asked them to stand up.
"Don't worry, you people. Since you have taken refuge in me, I will not treat you badly."
"But I want to emphasize that everyone wants to live a good life, but it is not a way to live it. In the territory of Yongzhou, I will implement a policy of high salary and integrity. In the future, if there are people who are found by me to exploit the people, I will make you regret it. Come into this world.”
The people in front of them listened to Zhou Yi's threats, but no one dared to underestimate Zhou Yi.
Because they had heard rumors before that the relationship between Zhou Yi and Li Feiyu was not harmonious, but now the reality is that brother Li Feiyu calls Zhou Yi before and after him. For this reason, these people have all figured out Zhou Yi's monstrous methods, otherwise It was also impossible to subdue a fierce man like Li Feiyu, who was so courageous.
Although Zhou Yi subdued this group of "clean" officials in the prefect's mansion, their behavior of handing over "illegal money" was misunderstood by the truly honest officials who were called to the meeting by Zhou Yi.
It turns out that Zhou Yi notified all the county magistrates of Yongzhou to come to Jing'an City to report on their duties. But when those who had been warned by Zhou Yi handed over the "stolen money" to Zhou Yi, an episode occurred.
"It's really unreasonable. I didn't expect that Ye Guangming left before, and now Zhou Xingjian comes, and this time Zhou Xingjian blatantly accepted bribes from those people!" Zheng Zhibai, the magistrate of Pinggu County, left angrily from the door of the Prefect's Mansion. .
Wei Qiuning, the magistrate of Delong County, and Zheng Zhibai were old acquaintances. He quickly stopped Zheng Zhibai and asked in confusion: "What happened? How did it make Brother Bai so angry when he heard about it?"
"Has the Grand Administrator invited magistrates from various counties to come and report on their duties? Where is Brother Zhibai going?"
Along with Wei Qiuning, the magistrate of Delong County, there were magistrates from several other counties. Their official uniforms had been patched several times. Although these people were not of the Qingliu lineage, they were actually doing things for the people. of honest officials.
As a result, Zheng Zhibai, who was furious, told Wei Qiuning in detail what he saw at the gate of the prefect's mansion when he went to visit Zhou Yi.
"When I went to the prefect's mansion just now, I saw more than a dozen county magistrates who had enriched themselves and brought their servants to visit in person. One by one, they climbed up the pole to give money to Zhou Xingjian, but Zhou Xingjian did not refuse anyone who came."
Wei Qiuning, the magistrate of Delong County, asked hesitantly: "No, Brother Zhibai, is there some misunderstanding?"
"Is there any misunderstanding? This is what I saw with my own eyes. Those people were still moving boxes and boxes in. If it weren't for a servant who was not very agile and knocked over a box of silver at the door, I wouldn't have done it either. You know so clearly." Zheng Zhibai said angrily.
Fu Tongen, the magistrate of Yongdeng County, said with some disbelief: "It shouldn't be! I once read a poem by Zhou Taishou, "Some of my officials in Caozhou County are always caring about each branch and leaf." Every line of the words reveals the concern for the people, Is there any hidden secret in this?"
When Zheng Zhibai thought of this poem, he got angry and said angrily: "Fuck every branch and leaf, it's all about love. Unfortunately, I thought before that Zhou Yi and Zhou Xingjian were also good officials who made decisions for the people. Now it seems that this is another official." A corrupt official who only expresses his merits in poetry!"
"Zhou Yi and Zhou Xingjian asked all our county magistrates to come to Jing'an City to collect bribes, I'm afraid! I, Zheng Zhibai, am impoverished and have nothing to offer him. I can only give him a gift so that I can help myself! Everyone, I'm ready to say goodbye! "
Wei Qiuning and several other colleagues quickly grabbed Zheng Zhibai who was about to leave.
Fu Tongen, the magistrate of Yongdeng County, persuaded: "Brother Zhibai, after all, Zhou Xingjian has just been promoted to the prefect of this Zhouyi. He has burned a lot of new officials before taking office, and dismissed many corrupt officials. Now he invites county magistrates from all over the country. Come here to report on your work, if you leave like this now, wouldn't it give him a chance to make a second fire?"
"Hmph, even though Zhou Xingjian dismissed those corrupt officials, he appointed only his acquaintances and subordinates from Pingliang and Pingjiang counties. In the final analysis, he is just a nepotist. At worst, he will also dismiss me, Zheng Zhibai!"
Wei Qiuning also persuaded him earnestly: "Brother Zhibai, even if you are not afraid of being dismissed, then you should think about the people of Pinggu County. If after you are dismissed, you will be replaced by officials who are corrupt, bend the law, and collect miscellaneous taxes under clever names." , then do the people still have a way to survive? What we can do now is to stick to this position for the people."
Zheng Zhibai was enlightened by Wei Qiuning's words, as if he was waking up from a big dream.
"Yes, I, Zheng Zhibai, became an official for the common people of Li, not for Zhou Xingjian."
After thinking about this, Zheng Zhibai decided to stay and meet Zhou Xingjian, who had just defeated hundreds of thousands of Xiongnu and Khitan armies.
