A month has passed since Magistrate Zhang went on a killing spree in Linhu County.
At first, Magistrate Zhang stayed in Linhu County, handling various affairs of Linhu County. Even when people from the capital came to investigate him, he was still in Linhu County.
Magistrate Zhang confessed everything he had done, but he did not admit his mistakes.
While dealing with people from the capital who came to investigate, he was also settling the people of Linhu County. It was not until ten days ago that he returned to the provincial capital.
After being busy for more than half a month and learning about so many tragic cases... Magistrate Zhang, who was already in poor health, fell ill.
Although he was very tired and even sick, Magistrate Zhang was in a calm state of mind.
After all, he had already accepted the fact that he would die.
But now...what did this person say
Was he promoted to governor
Magistrate Zhang suspected that he had heard it wrong.
The co-magistrate of Hexing Prefecture, who had a grudge against Magistrate Zhang, also suspected that he had heard it wrong.
The Tongzhi was the assistant to the prefect, and his status in the government office was second only to that of the prefect.
The prefect was a fourth-rank official, the associate prefect was a fifth-rank official, and as for the governor... that was a second-rank official!
How could Zhang Zhiru, who had killed so many people and committed such a serious crime, be promoted? And to become a governor!
The man didn't want to believe it and opened his mouth to ask, but the commander of the Xiang army named Chen spoke before he could: "Sir, has Sir Zhang been promoted? To governor?"
The man who brought the news smiled and said, "Yes, His Majesty has issued an order to appoint Mr. Zhang as the governor of Jiang'an Province."
"This is impossible!" The magistrate still refused to believe it.
The messenger ignored him and said to Magistrate Zhang: "Master Zhang, congratulations!"
Commander Chen, who had a full beard on his face, was even more overjoyed: "Master Zhang, congratulations! I'm really sorry for what I did before. I listened to some groundless rumors and misunderstood you!"
Prefect Zhang: “…”
Magistrate Zhang had previously brought the garrison troops to Linhu County, but after the Lou family left Linhu County and there was no danger in Linhu County, he let the garrison troops leave.
He hadn't seen the commander of the wing army for some time and had originally wanted to apologize properly, but he didn't expect the situation to suddenly change.
"By the way, Lord Zhang, we are a little tired after coming here from a long distance. Lord Zhang, can you find a place for us to rest?" asked the man who came on horseback to report the news.
Magistrate Zhang finally came to his senses and immediately took the man and his men to the government office.
After entering the government office, the man asked his men to go and rest, and he spoke to the prefect Zhang alone: "Sir Zhang, His Majesty asked me to bring you something."
"What reward does Your Majesty have?" asked Prefect Zhang.
After realizing that he didn't have to die, Magistrate Zhang felt a surge of warmth in his heart.
His Majesty not only did not kill him, but also promoted him... His Majesty approved of what he did.
thing!
He has no way to repay Your Majesty's great kindness and virtue. He can only be a good governor in the future and work harder for the benefit of all people.
He hopes that Da Qi can enjoy long-term peace and prosperity!
"Sir Zhang, the emperor has given you another secret decree." The man took out a secret decree and handed it to Magistrate Zhang.
When Magistrate Zhang saw the secret decree, he knew why he was fine.
His Majesty stood on his side and gave him a secret decree, so that what he did was not considered wrong!