The first county magistrate in history

Chapter 118: Face or money?

Qin Zheng pushed the door and walked into the reception room.

He smiled and clasped his fists in a salute: "Everyone, thank you for waiting."

"Master Qin!"

Xun Ziqi, the prefect of Nancheng, Han Yuzhi, the prefect of Dongcheng, Zhao Wenyuan, the prefect of Xicheng, and Li Shigeng, the commander-in-chief of the Five Cities Military Department, quickly stood up to greet them!

Qu Zhengzhuo and Guo Pingxi did not stand up.

Governor Cai Jinyu just raised his butt, which was considered polite.

Qin Zheng changed into the uniform of a junior teacher because he didn't want to pay his respects to the Minister of War Qu Zhengzhuo, the Privy Council Censor Guo Pingxi, and the Imperial Capital Governor Cai Jinyu!

The Minister of War and the Censor of the Privy Council were first-rank officials in the Daqian Dynasty, and the Governor-General of the Imperial Capital was a second-rank official, both of whom held higher positions than him.

Qu Zhengzhuo snorted arrogantly, drooped his eyelids, and said nothing.

Guo Pingxi looked at Qin Zheng with his triangular eyes and said sarcastically, "Master Qin, you are really busy!"

Qin Zheng smiled and said, "Yes, I'm very busy. I have to go to the palace to see the emperor soon!"

Go to the palace to see the emperor?

Qu Zhengzhuo and others' expressions changed.

Qin Zheng said politely, "I understand your intentions. Everyone makes mistakes, but being able to correct them is the greatest virtue! But since Your Majesty has requested punishment, I dare not disobey. But rest assured, the punishment will be minor. Please return!"

"How to punish?" Guo Pingxi asked.

How could it be possible that he would believe it just because Qin Zheng said a few words?

The others also listened attentively.

Qin Zheng said, "Tomorrow, please ask the young men and women to publicly admit their mistakes in front of all the students in the academy. Each of them will be given a symbolic slap on the ruler and be punished to clean the classroom for three months. That's all."

what?

Everyone was shocked!

They cannot accept any of these.

If I accept it, where will the child’s face be?

Where is their face?

"Lord Qin, is this your idea or His Majesty's?" Guo Pingxi's triangular eyes flashed with ferocity.

Qin Zheng looked at him and cursed in his heart, it is true that appearance reflects the heart, judging from the appearance of this old man, he is not a good person.

If this happened in modern times, it would definitely be a gang.

How can such a person be allowed to be an official?

Qin Zheng kept smiling and said, "That's what I meant. No need to thank me!"

Guo Pingxi and others were almost angry to death. Thanks?

We want to whip you!

"Qin Zheng, is this matter not negotiable?" Qu Zhengzhuo spoke with an arrogant look and a gloomy tone.

Qin Zheng pretended to be puzzled and asked, "Do you think my decision is inappropriate?"

"What do you think?" Guo Pingxi sneered.

Qin Zheng frowned. "According to Daqian law, intentionally disrupting class order can result in punishment, ranging from a disciplinary rod to expulsion. Those who disrespect their teachers can be expelled from the school at the very least, or imprisoned for reflection."

Guo Pingxi and others' expressions changed.

Qin Zheng continued, "Putting aside the fact that I'm the Vice-President of the Continuing Education Academy, I'm also the Princess's Junior Tutor and a Minister of Assistance to the Emperor. They spoke directly to me in such a disrespectful manner. You all know better than I do what this crime is. According to the law, they deserve death! Moreover, the Continuing Education Academy was established by His Majesty. The Grand Tutor has already spoken at court about the severity of their behavior..."

At this moment, even the arrogant Qu Zhengzhuo's face changed. In comparison, Qin Zheng's punishment was indeed very light!

Qin Zheng suddenly bowed deeply to everyone, his face filled with shame. "You gentlemen are truly the clean and upright of our court, my role models! I am deeply ashamed, deeply ashamed! I underestimated your generosity and noble character! You gentlemen think my punishment is too lenient. Indeed, I was afraid of offending you, so I wanted to downplay it. Since you gentlemen are willing to sacrifice personal interests for the greater good and insist on severe punishment, I will sing the praises of my colleagues to Your Majesty in a moment. I believe Your Majesty will be greatly pleased."

The conference hall was silent!

Everyone looked at Qin Zheng in astonishment.

groove!

Is this what we mean?

It is said that this plague god is cunning, mean and evil. Today, I have experienced it!

Xia Mo Ning, who was squatting against the wall outside the window, almost laughed out loud. Master was so mean, he put him in a condom?

Xun Ziqi, the prefect of Nancheng, was anxious. You are fighting with the God of Plague, but don’t harm my daughter.

He no longer cared about his status or Qu Zhengzhuo and the others, and hurriedly stood up and bowed:

"Sir Qin, although I have the will to sacrifice my own family for the greater good, his mother cries all day long, devastated. I accept the punishment Sir Qin has imposed: I will apologize publicly, receive the chastisement with the ruler, and clean the classroom!"

When Xun Ziqi spoke up, the other two prefects could no longer sit still and hurriedly stood up and saluted:

"I accept it too!" Han Yuzhi said.

Zhao Wenyuan bowed and said, "Thank you, Master Qin, for your consideration!"

Li Shigeng also quickly stood up and saluted: "Thank you, Lord Qin, for your compassion for my parents!"

At this moment, their attitudes were very respectful and they all called themselves "lower officials."

Qin Zheng, the young master, was of the second rank and had no power, but his rank was half a level higher than theirs.

They might not be so polite at ordinary times, but at this moment, the lives of their children were at stake.

Upon seeing this, the Imperial Capital Governor Cai Jinyu could no longer care about anything else and stood up and saluted: "Lord Qin's kindness is something I admire. I accept it!"

Guo Pingxi glanced at Qu Zhengzhuo at this moment and found that Qu Zhengzhuo was also looking at him.

Both of them saw fear in each other's eyes.

It’s over. I couldn’t defeat the God of Plague.

It seems that he is going to kill his own son.

But the two of them were of high status after all. They were so arrogant just now, but now they suddenly bowed their heads and begged the God of Plague. They couldn't bring themselves to lose face.

But, my son’s life is more important.

At this moment, Qin Zheng was a little anxious and thought, come on, why don’t you guys stop arguing?

Don't compromise?

If you compromise, where will I get the money?

Fortunately, the two victims were still hesitating.

He quickly looked at them in surprise and asked, "Could it be that I misunderstood?"

Cai Jinyu and the other four blushed.

Qin Zheng pondered, "Actually, I understand you. After all, you're prominent figures. If I were you, I'd also want to save some face. However, if the punishment is too light, I'm afraid His Majesty won't approve! As you can see, His Majesty is very angry. Unless you can please His Majesty."

Cai Jinyu and the others listened carefully and it seemed that there was still room for improvement!

But how can we make His Majesty happy?

Guo Pingxi and Qu Zhengzhuo were both thinking about it.

Xun Ziqi was the smarter one. He suddenly bowed to Qin Zheng again and said, "Sir Qin, do you have any good ideas? If you can save my daughter, I will be deeply grateful!"

Li Shigeng understood. Yes, this matter needs to be asked to Qin Zheng. Even if he wanted to do it blindly, it would not work if he could not get past Qin Zheng!

He also quickly stood up, bowed, and asked, "Young Master is an important official in front of Your Majesty. He should know how to make Your Majesty happy."

When he said this, he was praising the important minister.

But, it is also the reality.

Now everyone knows that His Majesty attaches great importance to Qin Zheng, and he is simply a favorite of his majesty!

After reading Xun Ziqi and Li Shigeng's introduction, Cai Jinyu, Han Yuzhi, and Zhao Wenyuan suddenly became enlightened.

So they all asked Qin Zheng for advice.

Guo Pingxi and Qu Zhengzhuo didn't say anything.

Qin Zheng glanced at the two of them out of the corner of his eye and thought, you two want to eat ready-made food, I’ll grant your wish!

Qin Zheng pretended to be in deep thought.

Outside the window, Xia Mo Ning, who was squatting against the wall, was very happy.

Master is awesome, I’m sure I can make a lot of money this time!

After a long pause, Qin Zheng said, "Your Majesty's greatest concern right now is the depletion of the national treasury. That's why we're establishing a department store. However, the investment required for the department store is still far from enough. If I could help solve this problem, Your Majesty would surely be delighted!"

No one spoke.

The treasury is empty, what can they do?

What's it to them?

Qu Zhengzhuo and his companions can serve as officials in the imperial capital, so none of them are fools!

I have already heard the hidden meaning in Qin Zheng's words.

It is to let them spend money to avoid disaster!

At this moment, they all looked at Qin Zheng suspiciously.

After all this talk, this is the boy’s real purpose!

As soon as Qin Zheng saw their eyes, he knew he had been seen through.

But so what?

I knew they were not fools!

Anyway, I have given you some advice. As for whether you can follow it or not, it’s up to you.

There is one thing Qin Zheng can be sure of, these old guys are willing to spend money for the sake of face!