Once Luo Huaian was done talking, another constable piggy backed off what he said, "Exactly. Had you not brown nosed Vice-captain, what right would you have to lead us? You're poor at literacy, and your martial skills are negligible. Your only skill is relying on won to feed you."
Another one jumped onto the bandwagon, "Aren't you Liu Shan's Plague? I-Isn't your only strength having a stronger life force? You didn't fight a single fight at the Imperial Martial Arts Tournant. Had you not jinxed your opponents to death, you would never have won. What qualities do you have to qualify to be Head Constable? We recomnd Tang Ye, Baihu Tang to Head Constable."
Suddenly, another constable took a stand. I had a careful look. To my surprise, it was one from the female constables. A white and plump female constable coldly spoke with her arms folded, "While Vice-captain did tell us to follow your commands before she left, I don't feel that it's necessary to listen to you, don't you agree?"
They verbally attacked one after the other, with all of them questioning my competence, character and reputation, none of which they felt was sufficient to command them and the other constables of Liu Shan n.iu Shan n's office is different to other offices, for the majority of the authority is in the hands of the Head Constable as opposed to other military officials. As a result, even Su Xiao and Tang Ye, who are both Seventh Rank officials, Baihus, wouldn't be able to order anyone. They have to obey in operations. Although I think I was conferred a Seventh Rank Warrior rank, it's just a façade. Besides putting on a taller pedestal, I haven't gained any more actual authority. Thus, the unique nature of the three offices is clear. Rankings as an official is not the be all end all.
And it would now seem that this unique nature is working against .
Boss made Head Constable, as I was the captain of a small team, and she didn't want to let look bad in front of Su Xiao and Tang Ye, who were conferred official ranks. However, she didn't have any other reserve candidate for the post; thus, I'm the only Head Constable at Liu Shan n's branch in Nanjing. Therefore, the negative criticisms followed the jealousy and found their way to in a fashion akin to waves.
Even others may dislike . However, the constables felt that I used trickery to gain the post, with so even thinking that I brown nosed my superior to be instated as Head Constable.
'Can you all stop being so embarrassing?! You don't even get a pay rise for the post! It's a tiring and tough job to shoulder!! If you like it so much, I'll pass it to you!'uo Huaian spoke up again, "No comnt? I thought that you'd have guts if nothing else. You should, at least, explain yourself to everyone after doing sothing so dirty, shouldn't you?"
I shot a glare at the young constable that was making sarcastic remarks. Afraid, he took a step back and hid behind another constable.
The constable in front of Luo Huaian tactfully guarded him. Seeing the look in my eyes, he reached into his shirt and grabbed sothing. He forced a snicker, "Hmph, your sha has turned to anger, has it? You want to jinx to death, too? Listen, I have a protective talisman from Cloud Great Temple!"
He quivered as he spoke and brought out the protective talisman with "praying for a partner for marriage and a son" on it and shoved it up to my face. His reaction seed as though he was dead certain that I'd be afraid of his talisman. He laughed, "What do you think, you evil spirit? All of your hairs are standing up now, aren't they?"
'Okay, so is it a protective talisman or an explosive?! You, who ca up with the idea of using a protective talisman to curse a living person to death, would be the evil spirit, don't you think? Moreover, you went to the temple to ask for a protective talisman to bless you with a son. That's called misappropriation of a public item! Also, you have so romantic issues you can't get over, isn't that right?!'
I glanced over to the female constables' representative. She kept up with the cold tone, "I think that it would be better for Mr. Tang Ye to be appointed Head Constable. We only believe in the competent."
"Are those your heartfelt feelings?"
My eyes drifted from the three constables faces over to the female constables' representative. The four of them gave their opinion that they had reached a consensus on, which was to have be removed from the post and slandered my relationship with Boss.
I maintained my expressionless look as I nodded, "Fine."
I extended my hand out to the side and made a hand gesture, "Tang Ye."
Tang Ye had a look, and then nodded before taking the protective talisman. He then closed his hand. He looked at the constable and scrunched it up in front of his face.
Then, Tang Ye looked at them without any expression on his face, "He's my big brother. If you have sothing to say, ask him."
Suddenly feeling that he was in a crisis, Second Brother raised his head. He used his eyes to inquire, "What about ?"
I helplessly chuckled, and then picked up a docunt.
"Let's get back to discussing these, then."uo Huaian looked at my calm expression with astonishnt, as his provocations had no effect on , "A-Aren't you going to give an explanation?"
"What am I supposed to explain?"uo Huaian sounded as though he was afraid that I'd flee, "Explain how you snatched the post from Vice-captain; explain what the deal is with your thug relatives, and then apologise to everyone."
I looked at him with the gaze reserved for looking at retards.
"Apologise?" I sat back in my chair with confidence and snickered, "Let's not speak of the fact that everything you said was completely fabricated for now. Indeed, I have been promoted to Head Constable, and I've been appointed for a full month. That was a decision made by our superior. Apologise? Explain? I don't bla you for your lack of knowledge, but since when did superiors have to give you an explanation? Does Vice-captain have to explain every matter and every word she writes to you? Who do you think you are?!"uo Huaian got angry, "You! You're unworthy of the post; your combat skills are pathetic. You're totally incompetent, so what right do you have to be Head Constable?"
Another constable jumped in, "Exactly, exactly. How can a Head Constable…"
"Do you people lack comprehension skills? I said that it was what our superior decided." After I cut him off, I wore on a cold expression, "Let's put aside the fact that I'm your comrade and won the Imperial Martial Arts Tournant. Even if it was so random that you don't know from the pugilistic world, if your superior says that he's the Head Constable, you must accept him as Head Constable!"
"You have sothing to say about the Imperial Martial Arts Tournant? Sure, I didn't win a single match, but so what? I didn't win a single match. I'm incompetent? You're right, too. I have far more faults and weaknesses than those things you ntioned. I'm a money monger; I love to eat, dodge work, don't even work for two hours a day, go to the kitchen to eat at a set ti every day and take drinks from the storehouse; besides lazing around, I laze around more every day, and I'm far worse than you can imagine."
I rearranged their three faces with what I said. It was as if they didn't think that I was that scummy.
I continued, "You thought I occasionally worked diligently? Never happened! I'm lazy that way! Be scared! But you know what? I'm still your Head Constable, and I'm still your superior. Nobody can replace ."
"You have complaints? You can't accept it? Deal with it!!"
I didn't just stun these fellows. I even heard the Princess, who was on my bed, use Voice Transmission to mutter, "You scared …"
'Oi! For god's sake, can you not put any more trouble on my table?! This is akin to a family issue that I'm dealing with here!'
The constables were left with ghastly pale faces and silence.
I looked at Luo Huaian and quietly said, "If my mory does justice, you were employed at the sa ti I was, right? Sadly for you, only Su Xiao, Tang Ye and I beca warriors ranked by the Imperial Court. anwhile, you and your company are stuck at the office."
"S-So what?"
"So I'm your superior. You just told that you recomnd Tang Ye for Head Constable, right? I couldn't care less who you recomnd, but for as long as this place is Liu Shan n, you shall abide by Liu Shan n's rules. I'm your superior; hence, you are to obey my commands. You have no right to negotiate. I, the Head Constable, am currently substituting for the Vice-captain. I will fulfil my duty. If I must be the monk that tolls the bell, then so be it."
The two of them and the female constables' representative fell into a silence. They seed unable to think of a counterargunt.uo Huaian went through a number of expressions as he looked at them. In the end, he forced a laugh, "Who knows if you fulfilled your duty on the bed, too."iu Yuan couldn't forgive the uncouth remark, "Luo Huaian! What the hell are you saying?! If your slander toward the Vice-captain gets out, it'll be a serious issue! You looking to die?!"uo Huaian deliberately wore on a nonchalant look and began a bravado act, "Heh, the truer it is, the more one is scared of it being ntioned. If it's false, what's there to be afraid of?"
I stood up and silently walked up to Luo Huaian. Being taller than him, he imdiately had to look up when I walked over.
"Wh-What do you want?"
"You offended your superior, but I shan't punish you. With that said, you dared to argue with and say that sort of la stuff…"
I launched the na of the thorn, who I didn't know the na of, out of my room with an upward kick. He flew a good distance through the air before landing outside.
"Carry him out of here."
Owing to surprise that I actually got physical, the entire room went quiet.
"Additionally!"
When I turned my head back, the others reacted similarly to a mouse spotting a cat. Put another way, it was as If Boss Shen's subordinates saw her and imdiately straightened up.
"I know that you lot are dissatisfied with being Head Constable and having the authority on all matters in the office no matter how minor or serious. Nevertheless!"
I raised the docunt in my hand.
"There are rules and regulations at the office. You can't use what you want when you want. According to the dates on these docunts, they're from ten days ago. Vice-captain was in the office ten days ago, but none of you asked her about any of this. You only dared to bring them out after she left. It's certain that Vice-captain would skin you for these requests, but let's put that aside for the mont. To cover the costs of these requests, alone, would an that everyone in the office will have to eat thin air for next month!"
They backed down one step for every sentence I said. Maybe they recalled how cruel Boss can be, a presumption that ca to mind, as they all instinctively covered their groins when I ntioned Vice-Captain. However, when I ntioned her in conjunction with my sound logic and violence at the sa ti, they were stumped, and nobody dared to say 'no'.
'Man, I'm spent.'
It's not easy to punish one to deter the rest. I only managed to co up with this idea thanks to my experience managing the Demon Sect, Mount Daluo, Night Fortress and all the other sects.
When a new official is appointed, the biggest emotional feeling that the people associated have isn't objection, but confusion. As a consequence of being confused, they're easily controlled by their negative emotions. My job is to establish a new of thinking and reliable system. I know that it's impossible for to be a good Head Constable; actually, it's impossible for to even be a good official.
Therefore, I must let them know that even if I'm a horrendous, scummy Head Constable, I'm still their Head Constable. Thus, it's perfectly reasonable for them to obey , and they're not permitted to object. Once I imprint that thought process in their heads, it'll be much easier to do anything in the future.
"Those who need money, book in an appointnt with . Co visit to request funds on the scheduled day."
I flipped through the docunts and saw a few from the kitchen.
"It's bad for us if the kitchen utensils are poor, though. Here, for you."
How could I possibly delay the kitchen's problems? I an, I have to go and ask the chef to make a al in a bit.
As I spoke, I signed the request invoice and told them to go to the treasury to collect the funds. The chef picked up the form with my signature and left feeling ecstatic.
Everyone in the room responded with silence, "…"
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