Li Ling always had a professional and gentle smile on his face, and he pointed to the seats in front of him politely and said, "Don't stand and talk, sit down. What do you want to say to the county master? It's the same if you say it to me."

The dozen people looked at each other for a moment, and they still found a seat according to Li Ling's wishes. Just now at the county government gate, relying on the hundreds of people around to watch, their courage was naturally infinitely magnified, and they felt that even if they were facing the county magistrate, they would not be ashamed of the county magistrate. But now in such a closed environment, only a few of them were left, but they obviously felt a lot of pressure. A few even swallowed secretly and leaned back slightly, wanting to pull further away from Li Ling.

But there was still a brave man. An old man snorted: "Don't think about using such despicable means to scare us! I have been working in the county government for a few years and have seen it a lot. We have just made it clear outside. The county government is wrong to deal with our nephews and husbands like this. Everyone has been working hard for the county government for many years. How could they be dismissed at will because of a small mistake?"

With the leader, the others became bolder and followed up: "That's what you said, you do this to force our whole family to the dead. How could you do this? If the county magistrate cannot give me a satisfactory reply today, we will sue the government office!"

"Yes, we have to go to Hengzhou Prefecture and ask the prefect to judge us. There has never been any reason why local officials were prosecuted for no reason, just because a few of them wanted to prosecuted before they arrived. It's really unreasonable."

"My family went to the county government office to participate a few days ago as the county magistrate said, but it was still rebelled. It's really unreasonable..."

These people suddenly felt like the river water that opened the gate, and kept complaining loudly at Li Ling. A few of them were impatient and stood up and spoke forward, and their momentum was really a little aroused. Li Ling just sat behind the desk and listened quietly without responding, until they all said it was almost done, and nodded: "I have roughly understood what you mean and demands you have, but everyone cannot accept such a reality. I think it is inappropriate for the county magistrate to start Li Qing, Zhang Dan and others, right?"

"good!"

"Then I'll ask you all, the county government has made a guarantee before using them, saying that this is a lifelong thing, just like you buy land and houses, and you will never regret it from now on? If so, can you have a document to you?"

Li Ling's question immediately surprised them. How could there be such a thing? Li Ling swept them around and said, "Do you know that even the imperial officials were dismissed? There are also some shopkeepers, and the tenants you hired. Do you have to take care of them for the rest of your life, even if you know that they are cheating and cheating and pretending to be public and private, you still have to continue to use them? Dare you, do you really feel that the so-called county yamen official status is higher than the imperial court's life?"

This series of questions suddenly made these people speechless and didn't know how to respond. Li Ling still looked smiling, and his tone was not fluctuating: "I think you all know the answer. Since that's the case, you must insist that the county yamen officials must do it for the rest of their lives?"

"Hmph, you are clearly quibbling! We are here just to ask the county magistrate why our children suddenly started to be rebelled?" The old man attacked again, "Is it possible that the county government can do whatever it takes to do? Wouldn't that make others feel disappointed?"

"That's right, my man has never offended anyone, nor has he made any mistakes, and he has been expelled..." a woman shouted loudly with red face.

"So, do you want an explanation?" Li Ling nodded, "It's easy. I have something on my hands. You can take a look. After reading it, you will know that the county magistrate is taking good care of your family." As he said that, he took the stack of papers and handed them over to every family member according to the name written on it.

There was the illiterate person holding a few thin pieces of paper with a confused look on his face, while the illiterate person looked over in confusion. After only a momentum, the faces of a few people suddenly changed, from the momentum just now to the rays on their backs, like a needle and needle...

Li Ling stood in front of them, put all their reactions into his eyes, and said with a serious expression: "I just said something like a thorn in my throat, and now I have to say it. The so-called Zhang Dan and others were unjustly expelled, but it was just because the county master was determined to protect their face, so there was no real investigation.

"Now what you have in your hands is just a small mistake they have made in the county over the past two years. For example, Li Qing had already bribed more than 200 taels of silver in a household house in two years, so there is evidence to be found temporarily. If the county magistrate really wants to investigate thoroughly, this number may have to be increased several times. According to the law of our dynasty, even if officials embezzle more than 500 taels, they will be severely punished. At the very least, they will be demoted and punished, and at worst, they will be dismissed on the spot or even exiled to the army. What will happen if an official embezzles hundreds or thousands of taels of silver?

"This time, the County Master Zun just opened them out of the county government. It was a great act of kindness and righteousness. It was also because they worked diligently in the county government for many years and did not make further investigations. However, this does not mean that the County Master Zun does not know the scruples they did behind their backs, nor does it mean that the matter has just passed. If someone is ungrateful and wants to cause trouble, don't blame the County Master Zun for being ruthless."

When that was the case, the dozen people in front of him had no sound, and the arrogance just now disappeared like smoke. As the people beside their family, they naturally knew how much unfair money they had gained in the past few years, and they knew that once the government really wanted to pursue it, the consequences would be quite terrible.

Li Ling's words continued: "I don't know whether you came to disturb us today or were instructed by others. If it were the former, I hope you all go back and think about it carefully. Everything has cause and effect, and you always have to take responsibility for the mistakes you make. But if it is the latter, it is worth exploring. What kind of heart is the person who instructs you behind you? From my perspective, he just wants to treat you as a gun, but let himself be behind the scenes. If you fail and are punished, do you see if he will come out to help?

"Everyone is not stupid. I can always weigh the pros and cons of the severity of the gains and losses. I won't say much more. It's still early, so you'd better go back. I'll tell your children and husbands on my behalf. This time, the county master is generous and no longer cares about your faults, but if there is another time, it will not be that cheap."

After saying this big cliché, Li Ling got up first, opened the door, and walked out.

The officials outside and Cao Jin who had been guarding there were all looking at him with anxiety and confusion. Seeing him calmly, everyone in the room behind him was depressed and uneasy. While breathing a sigh of relief, they were filled with questions.

It took less than an hour from beginning to end. The guys who were making noises when they entered and insisted on arguing about it were all depressed. They were just outside and they were still listening to the people inside. However, Li Ling didn't hear what he said later because he was separated by the door, but these few words were too powerful, right?

The clerks were surprised and looked at Li Ling with a hint of awe. They knew that the county magistrate intended to introduce him to the household house as a clerk. They were not convinced in their hearts, but now they did not dare to underestimate him at all. In terms of ability, means, and relationship with the county magistrate, they were too far from Li Ling.

Cao Jin was amazed. He was also ambiguous at first, but he was waiting for the response because he was worried that Li Ling would not be able to do the job well. But now it seems that he was completely worried about himself. This young man is far more powerful than he thought. Not only is he able to settle the score, but he is brave enough, but he has a good eloquence.

"The boss really knows talents with keen eyes. If this guy is used well, it will be a great help." Fortunately, Master Cao has not read the online articles in later generations, otherwise he would have to add four more words - it's so scary...

When Li Ling came out and nodded to Cao Jin, he said that the matter had been done, the dozen people in the room finally came back to their senses. After looking at each other in a daze, they stood up and went out, and then left in shame. There was no more momentum, but they looked full of guilt.

Naturally, other people in the county government were responsible for the subsequent matters. Li Ling went to see Wei Liang again and briefly told the story of what he had persuaded these people just now, which also made Wei Magistrate sigh again: "Li Ling, you are so careful that you have made corresponding preparations early in the morning. The evidence of those people's corruption was also found out from the account books of the Jiageku?"

"That's right, although they covered up the surface, they could tell the problem with a little more detailed investigation. I didn't even take much effort to find out a lot of omissions." Li Ling replied with a smile. It's not considered bragging. After all, the methods of falsifying accounts today are too primitive, and in the eyes of a professional, he really has loopholes.

Just as Wei Liang sighed again, Li Ling frowned again and said, "Sir, I think this storm must be someone instructing me behind my back. And not only Zhuang Hong, but others should be adding fuel to the fire, and this person must be an important figure in the county government!"

After this incident, Wei Magistrate paid more attention to him and nodded without hesitation: "I can see this too. But it is not easy to investigate it. Moreover, the Chinese New Year is coming, and it is really not easy to have another storm in the yamen."

"Yes, it's already twenty-six today, so they've really chosen a good time." Li Ling also sighed. The county government has been busy until today, and if it goes on, I'm afraid everyone will start to make trouble.
Chapter completed!