The best county magistrate

"Master, why can't I understand what you are talking about?" Xiaolian asked.

Yang Xuanchen laughed and made up a random reason to fool him.

After cleaning up, Yang Xuanchen, Wei Junzhi, and Zhang Biao sat together.

"Brother Biao, now that things have happened, our Qian Youde has been arrested, and members of the Tongqian Gang have also been arrested. There should be no shortage of confessions, right?" Yang Xuanchen asked.

Zhang Biao shook his head, "No, there is still one more to go!"

"Who?" Wei Junzhi asked.

"Chen Er! When we left the Qian Mansion, I sent Xiao Ba to search the Qian Mansion, but there was no trace."

"I'm just confused. I haven't seen Er Mazi in the past few days. He is Wang Mang's number one henchman. He must know a lot."

Yang Xuanchen very much recognized Zhang Biao's point of view, and Chen Er was definitely a key figure.

"Let's see, the brothers in the fast class are all tired today, and several brothers were injured. I'll see if there are any smarter ones in the yamen, and send a few out to look for them again."

Yang Xuanchen sighed again after speaking.

"Sir, I think there are too few government servants. If we continue, we will have no one available." Wei Junzhi said.

Yang Xuanchen thought seriously for a while.

There are currently not many government officials required to maintain security in the salt fields of Liujia Village. As the scale expands, Liujia Village will inevitably have safety hazards in the future. The current configuration of the county government office alone is far from enough.

After a while, Haiyan moved to the county government's warehouse, and the security of the government office became a problem again.

After the salt is sold in a few days, a large amount of cash will be deposited into the county government's tax treasury, and people will have to be posted to guard it.

There is a serious shortage of people!

"Oh, I also have a headache. It has only been a few days since I took office, and there is really a lot of movement. It seems that the recruitment of government officials must be stepped up."

"Let's do this. Lao Wei will draw up a notice to recruit twenty government servants for Brother Biao to practice first, and then recruit some educated people to help you."

After the recruitment decision was made, the three of them talked about Qian Youde's case again.

"Brother Biao, Lao Wei, I have a few questions. Please explain them to me."

"Then what role does Qian Youde play in the sect of the Minister of Etiquette?"

Yang Xuanchen never quite understood why a squire from a poor county would get involved with such a high official as the Minister of Rites.

"Master, this is a small question." Wei Junzhi said with a smile.

"Although our Majesty is a horse-riding emperor, he has attached great importance to civil administration since the founding of the country. Anyone with meritorious service will be exempted from land tax, poll tax, corvee service, military service, etc."

"Don't look at Qian Youde's big belly, he is also famous..."

Wei Junzhi wanted to continue talking, but Yang Xuanchen unexpectedly picked up the topic.

"I understand. Those high-ranking officials took advantage of the loopholes in the laws and regulations to recruit people with fame and support puppets."

"It doesn't matter whether it's robbery by force or normal acquisition, annexing the land and making huge profits from it!"

Wei Junzhi showed a happy smile. These problems of Dayan were not something that a person who studied hard could understand in one go.

"Master, if we touch Qian Youde now, it is equivalent to touching the pocket of the Minister of Rites."

Yang Xuanchen was stunned, "Depriving someone of their money is equivalent to killing their parents!"

Zhang Biao scratched his head and was confused, "Master, Master, what are you talking about? Why did you kill your parents all of a sudden? We didn't do such a sinful thing."

After Wei Junzhi explained to him, Zhang Biao finally woke up.

"Old Wei, no matter what, this Qian Youde killed someone, and it is only natural that a person should be killed to pay for his life."

"If Lord Shangshu really wants to pursue the case, I will take the blame."

After Zhang Biao finished speaking, he immediately went to the prison cell to sharpen the guillotine, preparing to kill Qian Youde and Wang Mang.

Yang Xuanchen stopped him and said, "You idiot, I am the magistrate of Qingshui County. It is my decision to arrest people and resolve cases."

"Even if you want to behead, it must be decided by me. Why are you taking the blame? What nonsense!"

His tone was stern, but his words were affirmation and protection for Zhang Biao.

Zhang Biao cupped his fists and bowed, his eyes full of gratitude, "Master, based on your words, my life, Zhang Biao, will be yours from now on..."

Wei Junzhi's eyes sparkled, and in just a few words he won Zhang Biao's heart and soul. This kid was becoming more and more unpredictable.

Unfortunately, what he didn't know was that in Zhang Biao's eyes, Yang Xuanchen was fearless in the face of danger, spoke righteously, and even faced a life-and-death crisis without changing his expression. He had long since won his heart.

Yang Xuanchen was modest, and then said: "We still have five days to collect more evidence against Qian Youde and Wang Mang. The people below will have to work hard these days. Brother Biao needs to say hello."

Zhang Biao patted his pectoralis major and agreed.

"Five days from now, we may face stronger challenges and greater dangers, so we must be prepared."

"If we send someone to the capital, we will almost arrive if we work hard."

Wei Junzhi and Zhang Biao were both shocked when they heard this. They knew exactly what they were going to face.

Yang Xuanchen paused and continued: "I believe Qingzhou Governor Yan also knows about the salt production in Qingshui County. Old Wei, do you know anything about Mr. Yan?"

Wei Junzhi had been waiting for Yang Xuanchen to ask, "Yan Chenghai, forty-two, is the eldest son of the second wife of the Yan family in Dingzhou. He studied under his master in his early years."

"The number one scholar in the 21st year of the Jing Dynasty Zheng Mang, he is upright and upright, but in terms of officialdom and government, the master said that he still needs to train in Qingzhou for a few years."

"Hiss~" Yang Xuanchen exclaimed, and then he beamed with joy, "If I can get Master Yan's help, this matter will be settled."

Wei Junzhi smiled and nodded, "Then I wrote a letter and presented it to Master Yan, explaining the reason."

Yang Xuanchen waved his hand and rejected Wei Junzhi's approach, "Old Wei, if we take the initiative to speak, this matter will fall into disgrace."

"Not only do you owe Master Yan a favor, but you also appear to be incompetent!"

Wei Junzhi raised his eyebrows. They were all disciples of the master, so they should help each other. He didn't understand why Yang Xuanchen gave up such a big help.

Looking at Wei Junzhi who looked confused, Yang Xuanchen said with a smile: "Old Wei, I know you are kind-hearted, but if you think about it more..."

"Salt is a national matter in Dayan. Lord Yan will definitely come to our Qingshui County to inspect it in person. If he knows that there is a daring squire in Qingshui County."

"What do you think will happen to Master Yan?"

Wei Junzhi thought for a while, staring at Yang Xuanchen with a smile on his lips, admiring him in his heart.

"Haiyan will definitely become Qingzhou's top priority, and Lord Yan will never let Qingshui County become anyone's back garden!" Wei Junzhi said with an unquestionable tone.

Yang Xuanchen nodded, and then asked, "Old Wei, Brother Biao, do you know why I chose a public trial?"

The two shook their heads.

According to past practice, the trial and judgment of cases are generally public, but not as high-profile as Yang Xuanchen's, making it known to everyone.

"This is the power of public opinion. This power comes from the people, from the people!"

"What we are doing now is to ask for orders for the people, to eliminate evil for the people, and to stand on the basis of righteousness."

"The common people are our greatest help, and this help will snowball bigger and bigger. No one can stop justice in the world."

"In my opinion, Master Yan will definitely come to our Qingshui County in the next few days."

"When the time comes, we can request Master Yan through the ordinary people's mouths. Do we still have to be afraid of the Minister of Rites?"

Zhang Biao slapped his thigh and shouted loudly: "I'll blanch it, sir, you are such a dog!"

Yang Xuanchen glared at him, what nonsense were you talking about?

Wei Junzhi felt that Zhang Biao was too vivid. Yang Xuanchen was a real dog, but this move was indeed impeccable.

Under the public opinion of the people, Yan Chenghai's upright temper will definitely help Yang Xuanchen severely punish Qian Youde.

Coupled with the continuous supply of sea salt, Qingzhou Prefecture's taxes will rise steadily. For the sake of political achievements and to thank Yang Xuanchen, Yan Chenghai will never let anything happen to him.

"Master, I admire you!" Wei Junzhi said sincerely.

Yang Xuanchen laughed and said, "We are all our own people, so there is no need to be so polite."

"Next, let's talk about Li Yang and that heroine!"