Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home-Chapter 1684
Chapter 1684: Whoever Believes Is Silly
Chapter 1684: Whoever Believes Is Silly Editor: Henyee Translations
Did he believe that by channeling his frustration towards a few bailiffs and setting an example, the scribes would cower in fear?
What a ludicrous notion!
Despite Deputy Prefect Guan’s efforts, none of the bailiffs left; each one had their document.
However, the situation was not taken seriously.
After a round of discussions, Deputy Prefect Guan’s trusted aide received instructions and confidently assured that there wouldn’t be any issues.
The Lord of Prefect wouldn’t dare to dismiss all seventy of them simultaneously.
The idea of firing them all raised practical concerns—how many essential positions in the government office would be left vacant?
Even Constable Ding and Constable Yu were unable to attend.
What was there to fear?
Convinced by Deputy Prefect Guan’s assurances, the bailiffs and constables believed the Prefect’s threat held no real weight.
No Prefect could maintain a lengthy tenure in Anze Province, and if Deputy Prefect Guan had something to say, it had to be heeded.
Lord Shao had claimed he would stay for an extended period, but such declarations were met with skepticism—few believed him.
The next day, not a single bailiff reported for duty, rendering Shao Yunduan’s documents a laughingstock.
Upon learning of this outcome, Deputy Prefect Guan was nearly overcome with laughter.
Lord Shao, in his youthful naivety, failed to comprehend the dynamics of this jurisdiction.
Shao Yunduan was taken aback by the results, realizing that the situation was even more dire than he had anticipated.
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However, he acknowledged that such a worst-case scenario had crossed his mind before.
Shao Yunduan didn’t mince words, addressing everyone absent that day, including the two constables.
On the same day, a notice was prominently displayed at the government office entrance and several city gates, announcing the recruitment of bailiffs.
The news took everyone by surprise.
Was Lord Shao truly unyielding?
Did he comprehend the potential fallout from this decision?
Deputy Prefect Guan, shocked and angered, berated Shao Yunduan privately before attempting to dissuade him.
He carefully explained the repercussions and advised against impulsivity.
Shao Yunduan listened in silence before posing a question, “Deputy Prefect Guan, are you suggesting that, as the Lord of Prefect, I should bow to the first-class bailiffs, or go back on my word?
How would I then command the respect to be a leader?”
Deputy Prefect Guan felt a twinge of irritation but sneered slightly.
“Lord, firing more than half of the bailiffs at once might disrupt the government office’s functioning.
If something untoward happens!”
Shao Yunduan responded sternly, “We are already in the process of recruiting replacements.
It’s a few days of hard work; what harm can it do?
Unless someone is scheming in the shadows!”
He continued with a cold tone, “If anyone dares to undermine this effort, let them try.
I won’t let them off easily if I find out!”
Furious, Deputy Prefect Guan sensed an implied threat but restrained his anger.
He cautioned, “Lord Shao, you must tread carefully.
Firing so many people at once could lead to trouble.
People won’t easily accept losing their jobs abruptly.
They may seek justice!”
“Justice?” Shao Yunduan scoffed.
“Deputy Prefect, are you jesting?
I provided them with documents, their signatures are on these documents, and the papers are still in my possession!
I offered them a chance, yet they scorned me, showed disrespect, and now talk of justice!”
