Chapter 208 Diligence and Reserved
In fact, the two cases picked out by Lin Delu have already revealed the biggest difference between Tongpan and Zhizhong.
In the past, when Sun Shaozong was a Tongpan, he was often responsible for handling serious criminal cases. However, after he became Zhizhong, civil lawsuits accounted for the vast majority of the cases he needed to handle.
Although civil litigation is not as serious as criminal cases and is far less exciting than the former, the intricate relationships between them are often even more complicated.
Sun Shaozong had come into contact with this kind of business when he was a policeman, but compared to the ease of solving criminal cases, he was obviously still a little behind.
Now that I have just taken over, I can't help feeling a little nervous, so I postponed it for another day so that I can make adequate preparations.
Fortunately, in those days, the common people were very respectful of the government, so if they really encountered some difficult and trivial matters, it would not be a problem to drag it out for a year or two. It was not like in later generations, when dragging it out would easily cause big news.
Another difference is that the Criminal Judge focuses on post-incident detection, while the Governor has the additional responsibility of advance prevention - however, public security prevention and control is also one of Sun Shaozong's strengths, so there is no need to worry too much about this aspect.
However, after dealing with nearly half of the official documents according to the priorities sorted out by Lin Delu, it was almost noon. Sun Shaozong stretched his muscles and prepared to visit Han Anbang and Jia Yucun.
The unspoken rules in the ancient officialdom are even more serious than those in modern times.
Take the appointment as an example. When Sun Shaozong was first transferred to the position of Criminal Law Judge, he emphasized the word "diligent". After taking office, he immediately submitted a letter according to the rules, requesting to see the three giants: the prefect, the chancellor, and the governor.
This is the most basic attitude for a subordinate.
Of course, whether others are happy with the opinion or not is another matter.
But now after being promoted to Zhizhong, the situation is completely different. The first thing to pay attention to is the word "reserved". He must not be in a hurry to meet the two superiors like he did before.
Otherwise, he would be suspected of currying favor with his superiors, and would lose his "identity" and "respect" as a governor.
That's why Sun Shaozong kept delaying until noon.
After leaving the Criminal Law Department, he first went to Han Anbang's courtyard. As usual, he didn't receive a good response from the man. Even his polite words were full of ulterior motives and revealed some hostility.
However, Han Anbang still restrained his attitude. After all, to him, "Zhi Zhong" was no longer a pure subordinate, but a colleague and deputy .
Because of this, when this guy wants to arrange some dirty job for Sun Shaozong in the future, Sun Shaozong can argue with reason without worrying about being accused of "disrespecting his superiors".
But when they came out of Han Anbang's place and arrived at Jia Yucun's courtyard, the scene was completely different.
When Jia Fucheng saw Sun Shaozong, he looked inexplicably friendly and his enthusiastic attitude made it seem as if the two of them were still close allies.
After saying half a basket of polite words, Jia Yucun said sternly: "My dear brother, you are now the head of a department. To put it in a broader sense, you can barely be called a 'official in the hall'. The things you are involved in in various aspects are far more than before. Please be careful and don't act recklessly again."
Act arbitrarily?
Not only have you, the Prime Minister Jia, acted arbitrarily, but you have also probably committed many acts of corruption and abuse of power, right?
Sun Shaozong secretly complained in his heart, but on the surface he bowed his hands solemnly and said: "Your Excellency's teachings have always been kept in mind by this humble official, and I will never forget a single detail."
Although it is solemn, the word "teaching" has a double meaning.
"That's good, that's good."
Jia Yucun nodded with satisfaction, as if he didn't understand the hidden meaning of Sun Shaozong's words, and then he continued: "The imperial examination held after the beginning of spring, although on the surface it has nothing to do with our Shuntian Prefecture, you must not neglect it. You must send someone to keep an eye on it at all times, so that you can respond ."
Unlike the Autumn Examination, in the higher-level Spring Examination, Shuntian Prefecture could not even get the status of a co-organizer, so naturally there was no need to make intensive preparations in advance like in the Autumn Examination.
But then again, the Spring Examination is held in the capital after all. It would be fine if nothing goes wrong. But if something unexpected happens, Shuntian Prefecture will definitely not be able to escape responsibility.
Therefore, no matter whether others use you or not, or whether you appreciate it or not, Shuntian Prefecture has to rush to play a supporting role.
"Don't worry, Lord Fu Cheng."
Sun Shaozong quickly assured, "I have served as an inspector of the imperial examinations, so I have some experience in the imperial examinations. As long as there are no major problems, I promise that there will be no unmanageable trouble."
He is both taking responsibility and shirking it.
General prevention and control work would be fine, but if a large-scale fraud incident really broke out and the scholars were to become very angry, Sun Shaozong, a mere fifth-rank official, would not be able to bear the burden.
Jia Yucun naturally understood what he meant, so he comforted him, "Don't worry about that. His Majesty attaches great importance to this spring examination. The Ministry of Rites and the Hanlin Academy will never dare to do anything reckless."
"Since this is the case, I feel relieved."
After that, the two chatted about some official and personal matters. Sun Shaozong saw that it was time for dinner, so he got up and said goodbye and left.
When I got back to the Criminal Law Division, I saw the servants sent from the canteen waiting at the door of the main room with menus in their hands. It was obvious that they were there to flatter me.
So after Sun Shaozong entered the door, he prepared to call them over to order food.
Unexpectedly, Lin Delu came up again and reported: "Sir, the Northern Pacification Office just sent someone to ask you to come over at 3 pm to meet the new Pacification Envoy, Mr. Lu Huilu."
Has the new pacification commissioner taken office?
Sun Shaozong has been focusing all his attention on Ruan Rong and the child recently, so this is the first time he has heard of this.
Speaking of which, my title of Captain of the Dragon Guards is just a title, without any actual duties. Even if he is a new official, there is no need to call me over to report for duty, right?
What exactly is the plan of this new Lord Lu?
Although he was confused, since the pacification envoy had spoken, Sun Shaozong naturally had to give him face.
Therefore, he explained to Lin Delu: "Since the governor has called me to report, I will not have lunch in the yamen. If there is anything, you can keep an eye on it for me."
Lin Delu quickly and obediently agreed, and took the opportunity to help Sun Shaozong send away the kitchen servants.
Sun Shaozong packed up briefly inside and then rode his horse back home at a gallop. Since he had to report to the Northern Pacification Office in the afternoon, he naturally had to change into the Mo Jiao Swallowing Clouds battle robe so as not to stand out among the Dragon Guards.
No conversation on the way.
But when he returned home, Sun Shaozong hurried to the backyard. Just as he was about to step over the threshold of the moon gate, he bumped into several women. The pretty girl leading them was none other than Ping'er!
