Chapter 1679: Lazy Power of Punishment

"Marquis Wu An has been in charge of the official examination recently, so how can he care about a mere disappearance case?" Su Guanying said calmly: "The case mentioned by the Divisional Military Superintendent, as far as I know, is already under investigation. It's just that The official examination restricts too much official power, and progress will not be that fast. "

Shi Mingjuan's expression was serious: "This is not a trivial matter, but Governor Su still needs to pay attention to it. If even the dignified son of a local magistrate cannot guarantee his safety and cannot be found after missing for five days, how can the people of southern Xinjiang be at peace? "

Su Guanying said: "Human life is of paramount importance, so it is a big deal. But the prefect's son is not special. Southern Xinjiang covers thousands of miles, and there are hundreds of millions of people. Every day, every hour, people are born, old, sick and die. How can we care about each of them? , the military governor can care about it? The imperial court has its own system, and it is related to the criminal department. What we at the helm have to do is to ensure the overall stability of southern Xinjiang, and the official examination is the most important thing at the moment. The official examination has been successfully completed, the official management is clear, and the internal and external are integrated, and then it will be a matter of course to deal with public security matters. "

Shi Mingjuan turned over his hands, took out two files, and threw them in front of the Su Guanying and Jiang Wang cases respectively.

"On July 15th, the only son of Prefect Jiang Yong disappeared. On July 16th, the brother-in-law of Prefect Shunye was killed in the street, and the murderer was missing. On July 17th, the sister of the lord of Ximing City disappeared. …”

Shi Mingjuan's eyes were like two oil lamps, ready to burst out with anger at any time: "In just five days, no less than six family members of officials have been involved in accidents in various parts of southern Xinjiang. In Jiangyong Prefecture alone, the number of disappearances exceeds the average in previous years. Nearly half. These files are shocking! Can we just put it aside with the words "the imperial court has its own system"?

"It is related to the safety of our people in Daqi. How could it be shelved? Why did the governor's office shelve it? I can't understand what the commander-in-chief said."

Su Guanying said calmly: "Southern Xinjiang was decided at the beginning of the year, and governance has only lasted half a year. There is a serious shortage of manpower in all aspects, especially in the criminal department. A clever woman can't make a meal without rice. It takes a thousand days to raise an army for a while. Don't you understand this?"

Why does the governor's office hold an official examination and why does it ask Marquis Wu'an to supervise it? Isn't it just to replenish officials, rectify the administration, and find available soldiers?

We are following the emperor's orders to govern Southern Xia, and we must consider problems based on reality. However, we can't just look at the low level. We need to face social problems from a broader perspective. Does the Commander-in-Chief think so? Is it reasonable for you, the dignified military governor of Nanxia, ​​to investigate the disappearance of the only son of the prefect Jiang Yong? "

The two big shots seemed to have completely ignored Jiang Wang next to them at this time, and they were exchanging words with each other. They were still calm on the surface, but their voices became increasingly unfriendly, and their accusations against each other became more severe.

Jiang Wang was already thinking about whether he should run away later or run away? Or even just pat your butt and go back to Laoshan and wait until they finish the fight?

With Shi Minghui's ferocious appearance, as long as he doesn't smile, it looks like he is angry. Once he smiles, his anger is still threatening.

At this moment, he had such a half-smiling expression, and said slowly: "Since the Criminal Division is short of manpower, we must first solve the problem of the Criminal Division's shortage of manpower. Even if there are only three hundred candidates below, even if they are all admitted, it will only be a drop in the bucket. How can we deal with it? To reach the southern frontier? According to my opinion, it is necessary to recruit a group of soldiers specifically for criminal purposes. Why worry about the instability of the southern frontier? "

Jiang Wang didn't understand why it was necessary to talk about a disappearance case in this situation.

Now he understands.

The Governor-General's Palace of Southern Xia has its own criminal system, and Shi Minghui wants to make his voice heard in it and use the military government to administer punishment!

This is a fight for the authority of the Nanxia Governor's Mansion.

And did this process start so easily?

Jiang Wang's understanding of the power struggle is to see the big from the small, from the small to the small. It is a back-and-forth struggle between the two parties in all aspects. It should be smooth and silent. Why did Shi Mingjuan and Su Guanying suddenly enter a state of fighting while chatting? Didn't they need to avoid him at all?

He was silent and slightly confused. He just wanted to stand on the last duty and let the official examination end smoothly in a fair environment. I don’t want to be a peacemaker, and I don’t want to be inadvertently involved in the disputes of any party.

Shi Minghui took advantage of the disappearance of the only son of the prefect Jiang Yong and other cases, and proposed the establishment of a new criminal department under the banner of rectifying public security in southern Xinjiang. For a time, the general trend was indeed suppressed, which was difficult to avoid.

But Su Guanying just said lightly: "An army is an army, and punishment is punishment. Military strategists are different from Legalists, both in ancient and modern times. Is the commander-in-chief setting a precedent in southern Xinjiang? Do you want to imitate the military court in the northwest?"

This is a heart-breaking question!

"When did I say this?" Shi Minghui said in surprise: "What I mean is that the current Criminal Division is obviously unable to fulfill its functions and cannot stabilize the security of southern Xinjiang. Changes should be made! Supervisor Su must take charge of People's livelihood needs to be managed in southern Xinjiang, and all industries must be prosperous. I want to ensure the safety of the surrounding areas and defeat the weapons from all directions. We can't get away. It's better to recruit a group of soldiers specifically for criminal purposes and have a dedicated person responsible for protecting the mountains and rivers. . I think Marquis Wu’an is very suitable! If our military and government work together to support Marquis Wu’an, then Southern Xinjiang will definitely be governed. Isn’t this a great blessing for the people of Southern Xinjiang?”

Jiang Wang almost didn't get up.

He didn't expect that the topic would come back to him in a circle.

Su Guanying kept it tight.

Shi Mingjue couldn't seize the power of the Criminal Division, so he simply cut it with his knife and gave it to Jiang Wang! How similar is this to when Su Guanying handed over the position of examiner to Jiang Wang?

Su Guanying raised his eyebrows and looked at Shi Minghui with a heavy look in his eyes.

Shi Mingyun said leisurely: "The Capital Inspection Office is not under the jurisdiction of the Military Affairs Hall, but it is also not under the jurisdiction of the Political Affairs Hall. Why? The Criminal Department is responsible for its own duties and is directly handed over to the emperor! This is the national policy of our Great Qi. Governor Su said that the Southern Frontier should not set a precedent, and I deeply agree with him. The emperor trusts and loves Marquis Wu'an, and everyone knows it. Let Marquis Wu'an take charge of this Criminal Department is exactly the right thing to do."

"Master Military Governor, you said well!" Su Guanying suddenly smiled, clapped his hands and praised: "The Southern Frontier has just been settled, and public security has often troubled this governor, but I am too busy to maintain it for a long time. This governor has no doubts about the establishment of a new Criminal Department. Marquis Wu'an is extremely talented and intelligent. If he is willing to take this responsibility, I will also rest assured!"

So the two looked at Jiang Wang again, with friendly expressions and encouragement.

Jiang Wang felt that something was wrong.

How come Su Guanying and Shi Mingyun were fighting for power, and they gave up a huge power for no reason? Or did they push it onto his head again?

Although there is an old saying that "the snipe and the clam fight, and the fisherman benefits", what kind of fisherman is Jiang Qingyang?

Whether it is Su Guanying or Shi Mingyun, which one of them can easily drown him in the water?

Besides, even if he is a fisherman, he often comes and goes with an empty rod, regardless of gains and losses.

He came to Nanxia to avoid trouble, not to fight for power!

But he harvested one thing after another.

It was not that he snatched food from the tiger's mouth, but that the tiger kept grabbing food for him and feeding it to his mouth.

How can he rest like this?

If he continues to "rest", he will be qualified to compete for the governor of Nanxia!

If he agrees today, Su Guanying will be in charge of politics, Shi Mingyun will be in charge of the army, and he will be in charge of punishment. He can really be on par with the former two.

With so many benefits thrown at me, do I really not have to pay anything?

He didn't figure out the reason in his heart, and he didn't understand Shi Mingyun and Su Guanying's thoughts at all. But Jiang Wang had already stood up decisively and bowed to the two big men who were in danger of mountains and rivers: "I am not a disciple of the legal family, I don't know criminal law, and I haven't learned the law. I have no ambition and I am too lazy to hold power. I am not interested in being in charge of the criminal department. I am just a celibate and hurt the people. This is related to the peace of hundreds of millions of people and the security of southern Xinjiang. Please consider it again. I am not convenient to listen, so I won't disturb you."

Without giving the two people a chance to speak, he turned around and walked down the high platform alone. With his hand on the long sword, he concentrated on inspecting the examination room.

It is definitely not difficult for Su Guanying and Shi Mingyun to make him speechless. There are probably many ways to convince him... and he has seen it before in the Governor's Mansion.

Therefore, he simply did not give the two a chance to speak, to show his determination not to fight for the power of punishment.

On the high platform, Su Guanying and Shi Mingyun looked at each other, and they were a little surprised.

Mastering the power of punishment in the entire southern border, what kind of authority is this? What kind of huge force can be established by taking advantage of the situation? And how much official help can be obtained by taking advantage of this high position?

It is no exaggeration to say that there is no official in the entire Daqi who is not jealous.

Wu'an Hou can be regarded as successful today, but he has always been a nominal position without real power. The high position on the surface is still a third-grade golden gourd warrior. Such a good opportunity to master real power, but he didn't seize it?

Before Jiang Wang came to Nanxia this time, they had no contact with Jiang Wang. Most of the knowledge about this new military merit marquis was heard, and there was always a difference between hearsay and hearsay. The image of the peerless genius in people's mouths was always a bit legendary, and it was inevitable that it was distorted.

Neither of them thought that Jiang Wang would refuse.

I thought it would be like the previous time in the Governor's Mansion of Southern Xia, where I would have to push and shove several times before I agreed.

Is he really so determined?

Is Marquis Wu'an so confident that he can reach the top of the extraordinary without relying on the official path?

In each other's eyes, they saw the same message - they all needed to get to know this young marquis again.

So each of them kept silent.

...

For Jiang Wang, this choice was not difficult.

It was nothing more than asking himself a question -

What path did you Jiang Wang take?

After asking, there was an answer.

If you take the power of punishment today, will you fight for the Governor of Southern Xia tomorrow? Will you fight for the power of prime minister the day after tomorrow?

The official path goes further and further, and the deeper it goes.

Since the official path was established, the torrent of humanity has indeed been surging, and there are countless people who have achieved enlightenment by taking advantage of the situation. But how many people can take the last step?

Being a famous prime minister or a famous general is no easier than practicing.

To finish the things before death and keep the reputation after death, since ancient times, not many people have been able to do it.

It may be a smooth road for others, but it is not a good way for Jiang Wang himself.

He agreed to host the Southern Xinjiang official examination because he really wanted to do something practical and thought he could do it well. In addition, he did not want to get deeply involved and tie himself to the officialdom of Southern Xinjiang.

His way is not in the official road, but under his feet. He has already determined his goal, so he will not change it for any scenery on the road.

So no matter what ideas Shi Mingyun and Su Guanying have.

He does not understand, nor does he try to understand.

He just leaves with a clear attitude and focuses on the official examination itself.

Speaking of which, among the people who came to Hutai to participate in the final official examination this time, there are many familiar faces of Jiang Wang.

Those who were captured by him, those who were defeated by him, and those who fought with him... When he led troops to travel across the various prefectures of Southern Xia, he did not know how many battles, and he came into contact with many Xia people.

Among them, of course, there is Gu Yong.

Judging from the list, there is also Chu Shuo, the guard of Huyang Pass, who impressed Jiang Wang and caused great trouble to the Qi army on the eastern front, and Chu Yulong, Chu Shuo's nephew.

Because Emperor Qi said that there was no guilt in defending the land, they were all pardoned.

Jiang Wang walked by slowly.

Chu Yulong's hand holding the pen froze instantly, and his heart almost stopped.

Chongxuan Pang was once very murderous towards this guy, but after the war, he didn't cause any trouble for him. After all, things were different during the war and after the war.

Jiang Wang only deliberately walked around this kid a few more times as a small revenge on him.

Chu Yulong's uncle Chu said that he was definitely a talent, and everyone named Zhongxuan Sheng was full of praise.

However, the Chu family was a famous family in the old Xia Dynasty. During the Qi-Xia war, from the ancestor's discord to the young genius' pity, almost the whole family died for the country. Even if Chu Shuo and Chu Yulong's uncles and nephews surrendered in the end, it would be difficult for them to gain trust in Qi Ting.

However, since they are now able to participate in this final official examination, they should have passed the test of the Nanxia Governor's Mansion.

Of course Jiang Wang would not interfere.

He moved his eyes and specifically looked for Hushuo, whose portrait he had only seen before, to make up for the regret of not being able to see him in Huyangguan that time. That time when he passed Huyang Pass, he and Zhong Xuansheng were fully prepared, but the other party didn't give them any chance.

However, when his eyes moved, he was caught by another wistful gaze.

Jiang Wang then saw——

A woman with cold eyebrows, dressed as a man, with a jade ring to tie her hair, and wearing loose Confucian clothes. Holding a pen in one hand, his posture is unusually correct. Spread the five fingers of one hand and tap lightly on the rice paper. But her eyes looked at him.

There was some curiosity in his eyes, but it was very light.

There is a trace of scrutiny, but it is very shallow.

Her facial features are actually beautiful, but not eye-catching.

This is contradictory.

How can a very beautiful woman not attract attention?

Unless she has unobtrusive powers.

But Jiang Wang didn't think about this at the moment. He naturally felt that there was no problem with this.

In any case, it is really courageous to dare to observe the examiner with such a critical attitude in the fateful official examination room.

Jiang Wang nodded to her and looked away.

With the Governor of Nanxia, ​​the Military Superintendent of Nanxia and Marquis Wu'an personally invigilating the examination, there was naturally no cheating in the official examination room.

Jiang Wang didn't care what the two big figures were talking about on the high platform. He never went up to take a seat and continued to patrol the whole place.

Until, bang! Bang!

The final bang of the exam sounded.

"Finish the test! Put down the pen!" Xue Rushi put his sword on his waist and shouted loudly.

Three hundred candidates put down their brushes in unison. This was no time for joking. If you still dare to write when the time is up, you will be treated as someone who floutes the rules of the examination room.

A soldier came forward, sealed their test papers on the spot, and put them away one by one.

The whole process is neat and orderly, with a kind of institutional beauty.

"Next is the martial arts test." After a week of inspection, Jiang Wang stood in the middle of the aisle with his hands behind his hands and said to the candidates present: "Everyone, please adjust your breathing in place for half an hour, and then we will start again."

No one wasted time, they all closed their eyes and quickly adjusted themselves.

Your performance at this time will determine how many steps you can take in the future. You can't be too cautious.

Jiang Wang looked around casually, and for some reason, his eyes fell on the face of the woman he had seen before - a face that was a little weak and didn't know what the use of life was.

The woman Qia Qia opened her eyes and looked at Qing Hong: "Master Hou, my name is Zhao Zi."

Jiang Wang was a little surprised, but he nodded and introduced himself: "My name is Jiang Wang."

The examinee next to him laughed. Who doesn’t know the name of Marquis Wu’an?

"I want to ask Lord Marquis." The woman with the strange name just looked at him calmly: "Is this exam fair?"

Jiang Wang was not offended and responded gently: "You have all passed the exam all the way, from the city examination to the government examination, and even today's official examination. My lord's Tiqi are all here, and I am all here." Those severed heads...are also there. I think everyone has the answer to whether this official examination is fair."

The woman has a strange stubbornness: "I want to hear what the Marquis himself has to say."

Jiang Wang didn't need to answer this kind of question at all, and the woman's attitude was also a bit rude. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to immediately kick her out of the examination room if he asked questions while others were adjusting their breath.

But Jiang Wang still thought about it seriously, and then said: "I think there may not be absolute fairness in the world, but for this official examination, I will try my best to ensure the existence of the word 'fairness'" ”

“Because I came from a time when I had no money, I know how important opportunity is, and I understand what fairness means.”

He stood there, facing Zhao Zi, and everyone participating in this exam, and said: "This world may be unfair, and some differences exist from birth. I am not a great person, and I can't do what I have done throughout the ages. Something that no wise man can do.”

He said so seriously: "I can't give you a fair background, I can't give you a fair talent, I can't give you a fair opportunity... But this time, at least in this official examination I presided over. , I will do my best to give you a fair chance.”