In Taibai County, Qizhou, the county government lobby was originally the place where the county magistrate Lu Xing usually tried cases, but he never expected that the person kneeling below him was none other than himself.

"Lu Xing, you have done a good job as an official. You cleared all the roads in the county in five days. Logically speaking, the court should reward you. But can you explain to me why so many people died?"

Du Yan, who was the left minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs at the time, looked serious. It was hard for him to imagine that this man who had received excellent examinations every year from the Ministry of Civil Affairs could do such a crazy thing.

In fact, this matter started ten days ago. After receiving the edict from Zhongshu Province, Lu Xing, as the county magistrate, organized people to clear snow and build roads in the name of the county government. In order to encourage people's enthusiasm, he even built a mile of

The reward of ten liters has been doubled. There is nothing wrong with this.

But who knew that this guy was so greedy that he didn't allow the people to rest, and worked outside day and night. In five days, more than 280 people died from frostbite, and more than 100 people had to have their limbs amputated due to frostbite.

He saved his life but suffered a lifelong disability. Since it was not a matter of corruption or laziness, officials from the local Integrity Department had no choice but to report the matter.

"Master Wang, your subordinates are conscientiously implementing the imperial decrees. You can ask the entire Qizhou, or even the entire Guanzhong, which county has such speed.

There are no casualties in what you do. If the road is blocked and the food in Shu cannot be transported in, the people who will die will definitely not be these few people."

Lu Xing doesn't think he has done anything wrong. He used a small number of casualties to exchange for more people to survive. It's a meritorious service. Why should the court investigate me, just like a thief? Isn't it just because of us?

Coming from a well-established family, people criticize me for everything I do.

"Oh, Magistrate Lu, you are a strong man who has an ancient style when you cut off your wrist. I have a little question that I would like to ask. I wonder if your county can give me some advice!"

Seeing the flattery on Changsun Chong's face, Lu Xing glanced at him contemptuously: "Your Excellency is a superior official, so you can ask whatever you want. A lower official must tell you everything he knows."

"People are working hard day and night in the wind and snow without any rest. Are you the same?"

Chang Sun Chong's question hit home. There was someone from the Integrity Department here, and he couldn't hide it even if he wanted to. Fortunately, he had to bite the bullet and replied: "My official is busy with government affairs, so naturally I can't be there all the time."

Hahaha... Changsun Chong smiled and walked up to him. He was beaten and scolded: "You bitch, what a big official you are. You are better than the bastard in Qujiang Pool."

There are a lot of people like you.

It's so busy with government affairs. How can you have so much government affairs in a place as big as yours?

Busy uncle, I've checked it out. You just go to the construction site every day and click on your fingers, and then you go to Cuixiang Tower to hang out, and you talk so much about your merits. Go look at those people who are freezing to death and suffering from frostbite.

people, see if they can feed you."

"Okay, Mr. Changsun, please stop, it's more important to ask the case." Although this Lu Xing was a cruel official, it was still a court after all, so beating someone like this was too rude.

Bah, "I despise you guys who are pretending to be calves the most. You want to be promoted like crazy." Originally, a small official like him couldn't stand the beating of Master Changsun, but when he saw the miserable condition of those old, weak, women and children with amputations,

Then I couldn't bear it anymore.

From Changsun Chong's point of view, beating him up was just to gain advantage for someone who treated the people as livestock for his own political achievements.

"Chang Sun Chong, although my official position is humble and his position is small, he is also an official of the imperial court. I am sure this meal will not be in vain."

Seeing that Changsun Chong wanted to continue fighting, Du Yan had to stop him. He had no way to deal with his old boss, the young master. Not to mention if he hit him right, but if he hit him wrong, what would happen.

Even if the Lu family sued the emperor, there would be no results. Lu Xing could only blame his bad horoscope for offending this evil star.

"Lu Xing, these confessions are all evidence collected by the Anti-corruption Department of Baishui County. They include celebrities in the county and people under your rule. After being verified by my officer one by one, they are all true..., you still

What can you say?"

"Everything that a lower official does is for the sake of the court. How can your lord decide that the lower official is guilty because of what a few unruly people said? The lower official refuses to accept it." Lu Xing frowned and looked at Du Yan and Changsun Chong.

Damn it, I have worked hard for three years, and I am ranked first in taxes every year. It’s okay if I don’t get promoted. Why should I be punished just because of a few unruly people?

Besides, according to the speed at which those victims are dragging their feet, won't I be beheaded and my house confiscated? It would be better for them to die than for me to die myself.

"Lu Xing, according to the edict of Zhongshu Sheng, it is limited to ten days. These ten days are more than enough for you. But in order to flatter the superiors, you ask for credit and rewards, regardless of the life and death of the people, and overuse the people's power, leaving them frozen.

Die from exhaustion..."

Du Yan had seen many officials like him after working in the civil service department for so many years. Although he was somewhat talented, all he thought about every day was how to get promoted faster or keep his position.

As for whether those people are dead or alive, they don't care. Especially this time, the court has ordered a time limit of ten days, so these guys will naturally become even more crazy.

Looking at the unconvinced Lu Xing below, Du Yan couldn't help but think of what Li Chengqian said in the Hongwen Hall a few days ago. The first thing to do when selecting an official is public interest, and the second is talent. Now it seems that this statement really makes some sense.

This Lu Xing's files in the Ministry of Personnel are listed as excellent. If such an incident hadn't happened, it would have been a matter of time before he was promoted. In addition, this guy was born in a wealthy family and had certain connections in the court. He would be promoted in a few years.

He is wearing a purple robe. If he were to be placed on the throne, it would really be a disaster for the country and the people...

"Master Du, if you kill such a cruel official, why don't you send him to Chang'an?" Changsun Chong glanced at Lu Xing, who was being taken off by the guards and was still cursing.

He didn't understand why he had to submit so much evidence to the third division for review. Isn't it unnecessary to take off his pants and fart?

"Zhong Liang, I can only tell you that this is His Majesty's will. As for what it means, you have to understand it yourself." After speaking, he shook his wrinkled robe and walked straight out of the lobby.

Looking at Du Yan's leaving figure, Changsun Chong also rubbed his swollen head: "It's just a mystery. Why do these old guys from Prince Qin's Mansion like to talk half of the story and leave one? What's wrong with this!"

In fact, the truth is very simple. Li Chengqian wiped his younger brother's butt, so looking back, the emperor, as a father, can't burn bridges. Otherwise, the case of Lu Xing, a small county magistrate, would not be like this for the emperor Li Shimin.
Chapter completed!