Chen Ping was in charge of affairs in Shu, and for a period of time, officials of all sizes in Shu, including Sikong Ma and Xu Gao, actually had a good impression of this young leader.
When everyone heard that Lin Ze was leaving Chen Ping alone, they naturally thought that Lin Ze was going to punish Chen Ping, and they couldn't help but worry about Chen Ping.
Sikong Ma was the first to stand up and said: "Master Lin, I have something to say."
"Lord Sikong, you can speak freely," Lin Ze replied.
Sikong Ma glanced at Chen Ping and said: "In this barbarian rebellion, all officials in Shu have neglected their duties, including Xiaguan and Mr. Xu. If Mr. Lin wants to punish him, he should not only punish Mr. Chen, but should treat them equally.
Everyone should be punished."
After hearing this, Lin Ze glanced at Chen Ping meaningfully and said with a joking look on his face: "Can't you tell, you have pretty good connections?"
Chen Ping's expression changed slightly, and he bowed and said, "Chen Ping knows that he has made a big mistake and does not dare to ask for forgiveness. He is willing to take full responsibility for this matter without compromising his colleagues."
Xu Gao stood up and said: "How can we be considered involved? It is obviously everyone's fault, why do you have to bear it for us, Mr. Chen?"
From time to time, one or two of the other subordinate officials would pop up and say, "Yes, sir, actually we are also at fault."
"Sir, please deal with Mr. Chen lightly."
Chen Ping, who was standing there with a bow, could not help but tremble when he heard the others' pleas. He was not afraid, but moved.
I saw Chen Ping standing up straight and saying: "As the saying goes, there is no rule without rules. Since Ping has been ordered by the chief to govern Shu, today's barbarian rebellion in Shu has caused great losses. Unless punished, Ping will not be able to convince the people. Therefore, please
My lord punishes me."
As a result, a comedy scene occurred in the hall. Chen Ping insisted on punishing him, but other officials felt that he should not be punished only, but everyone should be punished.
Lin Ze secretly complained: "Do you really want to act in a TV series?"
Lin Ze stretched out his hand and pressed it down slightly. Everyone immediately fell silent and waited for Lin Ze's treatment.
Lin Ze smiled slightly and then said: "Chen Ping is absolutely responsible for the barbarian rebellion, so punishment is necessary."
Everyone had a look of helplessness on their faces, except Chen Ping who looked indifferent.
"However," Lin Ze continued: "As everyone said, everyone also has a share of responsibility, so everyone should also accept the punishment."
At this moment, everyone's faces showed joy, but Chen Ping's face showed anxiety. However, under Lin Ze's eyes, Chen Ping remained silent.
Lin Ze continued: "Of course, the biggest culprit in this matter is me. If I hadn't destroyed the three great families, taken their land, destroyed the barbarian tribes, and turned the barbarian people into slaves for farming, I would have been dead.
This would not have happened, so I should also be punished."
"It's just that in this way, all the officials in the Governor's Mansion will be punished, and no one will deal with the affairs of Shu. I thought about it and decided to fine them. All the officials in the Governor's Mansion will be fined for one year.
Considering that it is not easy for everyone to support their families, I will fine you half a salary for two years. I hope you will take this as a warning. Do you have any objections?"
After hearing this, all the officials bowed their hands and said in unison: "Your Excellency is wise, and I am willing to accept the punishment."
Lin Ze waved his hand and said: "Okay, let's go down, Chen Ping will stay."
All the officials looked at each other, and a thought suddenly occurred to them: "Master Lin Ze may not be punishing him by keeping Master Chen Ping."
Then Lin Ze looked at them impatiently and had to leave slowly.
After everyone left, Lin Ze said to Chen Ping: "Sit down, how do you feel about today's events?"
Chen Ping sighed and said: "Uncle, today I just felt the warmth of the world."
Lin Ze laughed and said: "You still have a long life, and you have plenty of opportunities to experience it."
Chen Ping nodded: "I wonder what is the matter with my uncle leaving his nephew behind?"
Lin Ze's smile faded and he said: "I only keep you here for two things. First, I want to appease you. The chaos among the barbarians is really not a big deal. I am giving you a punishment. In fact, it is to give everyone an explanation.
Don’t take it personally.”
Chen Ping was silent for a few moments and then said: "My nephew knows that my uncle has just given me a punishment that is too light."
Lin Ze shook his head and said: "It doesn't matter. Originally, I wanted to remove you from office first, and then reinstate you after a period of time. But everyone was unanimous, so I didn't bother to think too much, and punished everyone who followed suit.
The fine is actually one of the lightest punishments, and it can also be regarded as a reward for your hard work."
Chen Ping replied: "To be honest, my uncle is a little willful."
Lin Ze smiled calmly: "Nothing, in Shu, if the young master is not here, I have the final say. If the young master is here, it is basically me who has the final say."
Chen Ping smiled bitterly, Uncle Master sometimes gets crazy and really has no scruples. He even dares to say such treacherous words. However, Young Master Hu Hai really trusts Uncle Master, otherwise Uncle Master would not dare to say such words easily.
However, he could not let Lin Ze go down the "wrong road" and kept walking. He immediately changed the subject and said: "Uncle Master just said that there are two things. I wonder if Uncle Master has anything else to give you?"
Lin Ze said calmly: "I have already thought of a way to solve the problem of the twenty-five barbarians, but I have to practice diligently recently and cannot spare too much energy to deal with these things, so you still have to keep an eye on these things.
."
Chen Ping was very curious about Lin Ze's method and quickly asked: "How does uncle master plan to deal with these barbarians? Isn't he really going to kill them all?"
Lin Ze rolled his eyes and said: "Of course not. It would be a pity to kill so many people to make fertilizer. I plan to use them to extract more value."
Chen Ping smiled bitterly and said: "My nephew is stupid, so I ask my uncle for advice."
Lin Ze stood up and said: "You can't just look at one place, you have to look outside."
"Twenty-five thousand barbarians are a big headache for Shu, but looking at the world, it is not a problem. Therefore, I plan to sell these barbarians to others in exchange for profits."
Sell? A flash of inspiration suddenly occurred in Chen Ping's mind. So that's what the uncle had in mind.
However, Chen Ping raised a question: "Uncle Master, who should we sell to?"
Lin Ze smiled and said, "Just because we don't have connections doesn't mean the Ba family doesn't have them either."
"Look back, you come with me to visit the Ba family and ask them to help us overcome this difficulty. With the Ba family's caravans all over the world, there are only 250,000 barbarians. Even if there are twice as many, I am confident to sell
go."
Chen Ping said silently, that's true. It's just buying and selling people, which goes against the harmony of nature.
Soon Chen Ping felt relieved. Compared with killing all the 250,000 barbarians, just selling them was a lucky break for them. After all, Lin Ze was not a man of faith.