Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home-Chapter 1683
Chapter 1683: Countless People Waited to See Shao Yunduan
Chapter 1683: Countless People Waited to See Shao Yunduan Editor: Henyee Translations
After Deputy Prefect Guan took a break, more than half of the officials scheduled to work that day applied for leave, with even the bailiffs making only sporadic appearances.
Despite the disruption, three groups of people showed up to file lawsuits on the same day.
Before heading to court for the trial, Shao Yunduan had someone leave the necessary documents for him to review.
These individuals had all been influenced by Deputy Prefect Guan’s bribes, making them reluctant to simply leave without causing a commotion.
However, Shao Yunduan, being the Prefect, was not bound by any rule that mandated immediate interrogation upon receiving legal documents, even with a promotion looming in the next ten days or half a month.
Exceptions were only made for murder cases or large-scale armed conflicts resulting in significant casualties.
Deputy Prefect Guan, audacious as he might be, wouldn’t dare to entangle himself in a murder case, knowing it would jeopardize his position.
Shao Yunduan had a steadfast stance, and any attempt to create a disturbance would result in public punishment.
This impasse led to a temporary halt in the case trial, much to the disdain of Deputy Prefect Guan.
Shao Yunduan’s resolute demeanor frustrated him, but there was little he could do.
Despite Anze Province’s unique circumstances, the absence of numerous officials from the office would inevitably take its toll.
Deputy Prefect Guan smirked, realizing that Shao Yunduan’s authority as Lord Prefect might not hold much sway in Anze Prefecture.
The title seemed less influential than he had initially thought.
Countless onlookers eagerly anticipated Shao Yunduan’s next move.
However, Shao Yunduan remained unfazed by the scrutiny.
His primary concern was the upcoming spring plowing, and having made all necessary preparations, he was unperturbed by the surrounding chaos.
The Imperial Court had always maintained a laissez-faire attitude towards Anze Province.
Merely finding officials willing to serve in this remote region was considered a commendable feat.
As long as there was no rebellion causing widespread loss of life, the Court viewed everything else as trivial.
Shao Yunduan aimed to restructure the constables and third-class officers in one sweeping move.
Scribes, albeit important, were replaceable.
Despite the limited scholarly presence in Anze Province, finding substitutes for resigning scribes was feasible, even though it might initially lead to a manpower shortage and increased workload.
His primary concern, however, rested on the bailiffs and constables—the armed forces he could directly control.
It was crucial that they remained under his influence, staffed by individuals loyal to him.
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Notably, Zheng Sangge, Wu Guan, Yang Mu, Sun Bai, Sun Qian, and others were already part of his trusted circle.
With this strategy in mind, Shao Yunduan promptly signed the necessary documents and directed the bailiffs to deliver them to those currently on leave.
He mandated their return to duty the following day, emphasizing that if anyone needed to reapply for leave, they must do so in person.
By avoiding such responsibility, an official risked open disrespect towards his superior, making him unsuitable for the state office.
In such cases, the Prefect would display mercy by providing an additional two months’ salary, urging the individual to promptly leave.
Deputy Prefect Guan was well aware of these developments and couldn’t help but sneer.
Lord Shao’s actions were intriguing—he bypassed the scribes and directed his frustration towards the bailiffs.
Perhaps he understood that the scribes wouldn’t easily yield to his demands.
