The best county magistrate

In the afternoon, Qingshui County Yamen Hall.

After Yang Xuanchen reported his work to Yan Chenghai, he stood beside him and said nothing.

"Master Bai, now that the case is over, let's talk about it?" Yan Chenghai asked coldly.

Bai Yi'an wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, feeling anxious and unsure of how to answer.

"Why didn't Mr. Bai say anything? Didn't you suspect Mr. Yang of being corrupt, perverting the law, and accepting bribes this morning?"

"I've given you a chance, hurry up!"

Yan Chenghai's tone was quite rude. Looking at Bai Yi'an who lowered his head like a quail, Yang Xuanchen wanted to laugh but didn't dare.

"Xiao Wei, go get the account book and money that you showed me yesterday."

After Yan Chenghai took the account book from Wei Junzhi, he threw it in front of Bai Yi'an.

"Master Yang, tell me!"

Yang Xuanchen responded, "Master Bai, this account book was recorded after I came to Qingshui County and took office."

"There are only two records at present, namely the money given by Qian Youde and Wang Mang."

"I believe that the money sent by these criminals must not only be collected, but also collected in large quantities."

"Why do they give me money? Is it because they want to please me and open the door to convenience from me!"

"This dirty silver comes from the people. I collect it and I will definitely use it back to the people."

"My sincere words as an official have been established in the county government. It is the right way to serve as an official if I don't commit an injustice. If I take an extra cent, it will harm the country and the people!"

"Master Ruobai still wants to arrest me and bring me back to Beijing for interrogation, so I will definitely refuse to comply!"

After saying that, Yang Xuanchen stretched out his hands in an awe-inspiring gesture.

In fact, Bai Yi'an had given up the plan of arresting people. Now that he saw Yang Xuanchen's frank words, he naturally had no other thoughts in his mind.

"Master Yang is very righteous, please forgive me for being disrespectful. I am just following orders."

"Seeing Mr. Yang enforce the law impartially today, and hearing about Mr. Yang's deeds, I believe that those charges are groundless, and you will definitely not be like this..."

After Bai Yi'an rambled for a while, he hurriedly left the county government office with his subordinates.

Yang Xuanchen and Yan Chenghai looked at each other and smiled, "Thank you, Master Yan, for your help. I am deeply grateful!"

Yan Chenghai waved his hand and laughed, "I didn't help you. This is all because you act and sit upright, so justice will come naturally."

"But there is one more thing you should pay attention to!"

Yang Xuanchen's eyes flashed, "Sir, do you mean the bandits in Youfeng Tower?"

Yan Chenghai nodded with a serious expression, "Do you know whose property Youfeng Tower belongs to?"

"My lord, please make it clear. I don't know about this."

"Basically there is a Youfenglou in every state and county, which shows that the power behind it cannot be underestimated."

Yan Chenghai reminded him and said no more.

No wonder Yan Chenghai learned yesterday that the bandits had gone to Youfeng Tower, but Yan Chenghai only surrounded them but did not attack. It turned out that the boss behind Youfeng Tower was so powerful.

"The bandits hid in Youfeng Tower, which means these people..." Yang Xuanchen said doubtfully.

Yan Chenghai made a silent gesture, "Shh, don't talk too much about this matter. Be careful that walls have ears."

"It wasn't until yesterday that I understood why I kept suppressing the bandits without success. Do you understand now?"

Yang Xuanchen nodded, stood up and bowed his head, "Thank you, sir, for reminding me, otherwise I will be impulsive again."

"Your Excellency suggested that I behead the criminal at noon tomorrow. Could it be to lure out the bandits?"

Yan Chenghai asked Yang Xuanchen to spread out the map and pointed to an open space outside the south gate of the county.

"Yesterday, the Japanese officers entered the city from the south gate. The terrain outside the city is slightly higher and there is no cover. If the bandits rush out of the city to rescue people..."

Yang Xuanchen thought for a moment and asked, "I don't think this group of bandits will rob the execution ground. There are three reasons."

"The Copper Coin Gang will no longer exist after today. The bandits have been cut off from their means of making money and will definitely think of other ways to make money, so Wang Mang is no longer necessary to them."

"Secondly, judging from the signs that Bai Yi'an and Shen Qingyun were able to gather in the Qian Mansion, the goals of the people behind them are the same."

"Judging from the past, their people have been amassing money in Qingshui County, and the appearance of Xiaguan has undoubtedly cut off their financial path..."

"Thirdly, the news that Qingshui County can produce salt will be known to the whole country in a few days. By then, Qingshui County will become a battleground between the forces of North Korea and China."

"The existence of lower officials will definitely become an obstacle to some people. It is not impossible for another county magistrate to die by then."

With a swish sound, Yan Chenghai stood up from his chair, "You mean, the real purpose of the bandits' coming is to kill you?"

Yang Xuanchen shook his head and laughed at himself, "Shen Qingyun hasn't invited me to be an official yet, so he shouldn't kill him so quickly."

"If I don't agree to cooperate with them, I will be killed!"

"There is a solution to this problem, but it involves a lot..."

"But it doesn't matter. You and I are both disciples of the Master, that is, His Majesty's people. There is nothing to hide." Yan Chenghai reassured him and said boldly.

"Suppress it forcefully with royal power and send heavy troops to guard Qingshui County. Firstly, it can scare Xiao Xiao, and secondly, it can accelerate development."

"Although this method is good, it is extremely dangerous and may cause disaster to the people of Qingshui County."

Yang Xuanchen stopped here, giving Yan Chenghai enough time to think.

"This method is inappropriate. Everything about salt and iron is a national matter. If it is not handled properly, too many innocent people will suffer."

Yan Chenghai sat back again, picked up the tea cup and took a sip, "Tell me about other ways."

Yang Xuanchen smiled slightly and said lightly: "No matter which side they are in, they are all for profit. If I can give them the benefits they deserve, and more than before..."

Yan Chenghai raised his head and took a deep look at Yang Xuanchen, showing a look of shock.

At the age of less than 20 years old, if you think about things so smoothly, your future life will be scary!

"This method is Infernal Affairs!"

"I am willing to serve your majesty and my master to be the person who walks in the endless hell. I will secure my position as the magistrate of Qingshui County and become rich and powerful!"

After Yang Xuanchen finished speaking, he looked directly at Yan Chenghai in front of him.

"If you have any other considerations, you might as well talk about it together. I will return to Beijing soon to report on my duties. We can discuss it with His Majesty and Master then." Yan Chenghai said solemnly.

"Xiaoguan needs Qingshui County to have greater autonomy and a larger population in four years! In just four years, Xiaguan will build a county for Dayan that can offset the tax of a state!"

"Qingshui County is backed by the sea and surrounded by mountains on both sides. It has a strategic location. I want to make this place a money bag for Dayan!"

Next, Yang Xuanchen elaborated on some future plans from multiple perspectives such as economics, sociology, and politics. He planned to build Qingshui County into the magical capital of the Great Yan Dynasty.

Yan Chenghai was shocked by his unbridled idea. The two communicated for a while, and he was convinced by Yang Xuanchen.

Although I still don’t fully understand communism and socialism in my mind, it is enough for Yang Xuanchen to say that everyone has work to do and every family has food to eat.

Because he felt that no matter how Yang Xuanchen circled around the bosses in the capital, his heart was still tied to the people.

After the two finalized some details, Wei Junzhi sent a greeting note.

Yang Xuanchen glanced at it and handed the invitation to Yan Chenghai, "Shen Qingyun couldn't sit still and said he invited me to go to Youfeng Tower to get together."

"Do you want Lao Wu to follow you?" Yan Chenghai asked worriedly.

"No, I can go alone. Your officers and soldiers are still outside Youfeng Tower, and they don't dare to touch me."