When Xu Zhiyuan heard this, he immediately understood that Du He had a big plan.
Originally, Xu Zhiyuan came to visit this time just to ask Du He to solve the security problem in West Chang'an City.
Now, his mind became more active.
In his mind, a figure suddenly appeared, that is Liu Wentong, the current Yin of Jingzhao Prefecture.
Xu Zhiyuan knew that Liu Wentong, formerly known as Liu Wugui, had served as the governor of Zhuozhou for more than ten years and was not promoted. However, he gained credit for putting down the Lu rebellion last year and became the governor of Jingzhao, becoming the official leader of the Tang Dynasty.
Popular person.
Ordinary people only know that Liu Wentong was promoted because of his meritorious service.
But Xu Zhiyuan, as the magistrate of Chang'an County, knew many secrets that outsiders did not know. He knew that Liu Wentong's promotion had a close relationship with Du He.
And he had been the magistrate of Chang'an County for several years, with no hope of promotion.
At this moment, he seemed to see hope.
It just depends on whether you can catch it or not.
He gritted his teeth and secretly made up his mind to follow Du He.
He hurriedly stood up, bowed and said: "I admire my consort for his profound understanding of righteousness and his dedication to the country and the people. I, Xu Zhiyuan, do not have much talent, but I am willing to do my best for my consort. If my consort does not dislike it, in the future, Chang'an County
I am willing to listen to whatever my prince-in-law does."
After hearing this, Du He understood what Xu Zhiyuan had in mind.
In fact, he had already noticed Xu Zhiyuan.
Xu Zhiyuan can serve as the magistrate of Chang'an County, and he is by no means a mediocre person. The reason why he cannot be promoted is also very simple: this guy is too honest and has no background, so he has never been promoted.
Moreover, Xu Zhiyuan was indeed conscientious during his tenure as the magistrate of Chang'an County.
Du He thought for a while, turned around, patted Xu Zhiyuan on the shoulder like an elder, and said: "Master Xu, there is no need to be polite..."
Xu Zhiyuan knew that Du He had accepted him, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
It is true that there are risks in defecting to Duhe.
But wealth can be found in danger. He is already old and cannot afford to wait, so he must take a gamble.
Then, Du He explained the details of the two incidents, and Xu Zhiyuan left with satisfaction.
…
A few days later, the new Wannian Security Team was established.
The Wannian Security Team will take over the security of the entire Chang'an City. The number of the team has also increased from more than 20 people to a hundred people. There are 70 people from Wannian County and 30 people from Chang'an County. The entire security team,
Wannian County, where Du He is located, has the final say.
When the news came out, the people of Chang'an City clapped their hands and cheered, but those ruffians and dandies were all frightened by the news.
The newly established security team carried out security maintenance in full accordance with the management of Chang'an City. Regardless of whether they were wealthy businessmen or high-ranking officials, anyone who dared to cause trouble would be arrested by the Wannian County Government.
Du He also became busy.
Many of these people who were arrested were of high status and had considerable backgrounds. It would be useless to hand them over to Chang'an County or even Jingzhao Mansion. Only Du He himself could be sentenced.
For a time, the Wannian County Yamen was like a city, and countless people came to plead for mercy.
Regardless of their status or status, all those who came to plead for mercy, Du He was not seen, and many of them deserved to be sentenced.
When the people heard the news, they spontaneously spread Du He's reputation.
Many people still came to plead for mercy, and many officials in the DPRK even warned Du He openly or secretly not to go too far, otherwise he would be in trouble. Du He still ignored him.
Until the morning of this day, some officials impeached Du He for his misdeeds in Chang'an City.
"Your Majesty," an official said with tears, "Du He is only the magistrate of Wannian County, and his jurisdiction is only the eastern Chang'an City. But now he has taken over the security of the entire Chang'an City without the permission of the court. I heard that there is someone in Chang'an County
The county captain has government officials, but they are in name only. All theft detection and arrests are handed over to Wannian County... Such behavior has never been heard of in ancient times. This is one of the first, and the second is that Du He has been the magistrate of Wannian County since then.
From the beginning, strict laws have been implemented, and people are panicking... I sincerely request your majesty to issue an order immediately to stop Du He from doing anything else!"
"I second the proposal!"
Many ministers stood up and said.
The ministers of the DPRK are considered to be the top class of the big families in Chang'an City. Their heirs and relatives often use their names to do mischief in Chang'an City. Now they all fall into the hands of Du He, and they are imprisoned and exiled.
Some were even beheaded.
Many people have long hated Du He.
boom.
As soon as these ministers finished speaking, they saw Li Er suddenly punching the table and yelling angrily: "What a random person, what a strict law... In your opinion, what Du He did is
Do you want all the county magistrates in the world to be like Gao Yuanzhi, colluding with merchants and preying on the people, and then you will be happy?"
As he spoke, Li Er suddenly grabbed a bunch of memorials on the table and threw them all in front of everyone.
Li Er said coldly: "Do you think I am a fool? Do I really know nothing? Since the day the Wannian Security Team was established, I have sent people to pay close attention to it. It has been almost two months.
I can tell you clearly... In the past two months, Du He and the Wannian Security Team have done nothing wrong. Every person Du He has personally sentenced has been in accordance with the laws of the Tang Dynasty.
I have never been here before... But in your eyes, you feel that Du He is enforcing strict laws, and you deserve to die..."
A group of ministers who impeached Du He turned pale with fright and quickly said: "I await the death penalty!"
Li Er said displeasedly: "From today on, if anyone dares to make an issue about the Wannian Security Team again, don't blame me for being ruthless, huh!"
Li Er spoke, and from then on, no one dared to impeach Du He.
The quality of public security in Chang'an City has skyrocketed.
…
Wuhoupu in the west of the city.
Wuhoupu is a department under the direct jurisdiction of the Forbidden Army. It is responsible for the patrols of Chang'an City, especially the patrols after the curfew. Wuhoupu is responsible for them.
In other words, the safety of Chang'an City is partly controlled by Wuhoupu. Of course, the capabilities of the Wuhoupu patrolling the city are limited, and high-level disasters require the imperial army to personally intervene.
A middle-aged scribe hurriedly walked into the courtyard and said to the superior sitting in a high position: "Sir, I have just sent a letter from the Wannian Security Team. According to reliable information, a group of bandits from the northwest have recently entered Chang'an City. Now Wannian
The security team has found out that this group of people lives near Pingkangfang. Captain Ma and the others decided to go out at midnight tonight to arrest them, and they want our help, do you think?"
"Assist! You must assist. Captain Ma and the others need as many people as you want. Just ask. You... no, I will personally lead the team and assist the Wannian Security Team tonight..." the officer said forcefully.
The middle-aged scribe hesitated for a moment and said, "Sir, there is something I don't know whether to say or not?"
"speak!"
The middle-aged scribe said: "My lord, you are the chief of Wuhou Pu, and you are in the sixth rank. It is said that you are two levels higher than Wannian County Magistrate Du He. Moreover, our Wuhou Pu is under the control of the imperial army, and even the capital
The Zhao Mansion can't even control us... But now, we actually have to listen to the Wannian Security Team. If we say this, wouldn't it make people laugh?"