I, Sun Shan, and the Imperial Examination

Chapter 1326 The Prefect's Commendation

Sun Shan asked with concern, "Captain Yang, has there been any result in the previous case?"

Captain Yang nodded and said, "Master Sun, the results are in. The three thieves are indeed wanted criminals. I never thought they would escape from Changde Prefecture to Chenzhou Prefecture, and even more unexpectedly, to Yuanlu County. This time, it's thanks to Master Sun that he captured them directly, so there weren't so many victims."

After escorting the three thieves to the provincial capital, Prefect Liu immediately wrote a letter to Changde Prefecture. After careful verification, it was found that they were indeed the wanted criminals on the wanted notice.

Captain Yang continued, "The prefect took pictures of the three thieves' machetes and daggers and sent them to Changde Prefecture. The victim's family saw the daggers and confirmed they were theirs. They also verified the machete used to kill the victim. It's clear that the three thieves are the wanted criminals we're bringing to justice."

Captain Yang glanced at Sun Shan again stealthily.

Tsk tsk~ What kind of curse does this Lord Sun have? No thief can get past him. Once they meet him, they will die.

Tsk tsk~~The prefect said that Lord Sun is the nemesis of thieves. If you walk into Lord Sun’s territory, you will naturally be captured.

Sun Shan sighed and said, "I can't believe three thieves could have killed so many people. Fortunately, they have been brought to justice and can no longer harm others."

The three thieves had their legs broken by County Magistrate Wang. Even if they were lucky enough to be released due to the king's generosity and amnesty, they would not be able to continue committing crimes.

When Sun Shan thought about this, he finally discovered some good qualities of County Magistrate Wang and began to like him a little more.

Captain Yang continued, "The three thieves were from Yongshun Prefecture. They were taken by their fellow townsmen to the Dongting Lake area to dig lotus roots. Afterwards..."

Captain Yang told Sun Shan in detail how the three thieves committed the crime, how they killed people, how they concealed their identities, and how they came to Yuanlu County.

Captain Yang said, "The three thieves originally intended to cross the mountains from Yuanlu County back to Yongshun Prefecture. However, when they reached Yuanlu County, they happened to encounter the Lantern Festival. Seeing the bustling crowds, they pretended to be country folk looking for odd jobs and entering the city to celebrate the festival.

Of course, their purpose wasn't simply to celebrate the festival, but to find a target. They'd lurk in Yuanlu County, inquire carefully, and then, after making a killing, flee back home.

I just didn’t expect that there would be so many patrols in the small Yuanlu County.

While patrolling, they forced the three thieves out and arrested them immediately.

What Captain Yang said was almost the same as what Sun Shan had said during his own interrogation.

Sun Shan paused and asked, "Should these three murderers be handed over to Changde Prefecture, or..."

Captain Yang nodded and said, "Not long ago, people from Changde Prefecture came over and took the three thieves away. After all, all the murders occurred within Changde Prefecture, so they have to be handed over to them for trial."

The prefect had just received the wanted order and was about to issue it to all the counties under his jurisdiction when he received Sun Shan's report the next day.

After looking at the report submitted by Sun Shan and then checking the wanted order, it was clear that they were "sitting by the tree and waiting for the rabbit"!

They were so surprised that they called a meeting with the Tongpan and other officials. The probability that it was the wanted criminal on the wanted list was as high as 99%.

So he immediately arranged for Captain Yang to bring the prisoner back and wrote a letter to Changde Prefecture as quickly as possible.

Then they sent people over to investigate and confirmed that he was a serial killer.

Captain Yang felt that the incident was too much of a coincidence, so coincidental that he was still confused and couldn't believe it.

Sun Shan nodded in understanding and said, "As long as we can apprehend the criminal and bring him to justice, and redress the injustice done to the deceased, it doesn't matter where the case is tried."

Captain Yang agreed, "We have to thank you, Lord Sun, for closing this case so quickly."

Sun Shan quickly waved his hands and said modestly, "These are my responsibilities. No need to thank me."

Captain Yang smiled and asked, "Sir Sun, the prefect wants to know why so many people were sent on patrol that day."

Not only did Sun Shan send yamen runners to patrol, but he also sent out patrol officers from Inspector Liang, and even the Sun family's guards were dispatched. This number of people on patrol was unprecedented.

Not to mention a small Yuanlu County, even Chenzhou Prefecture might not spend so much manpower and resources to organize a Lantern Festival.

Sun Shan also didn't want to use such manpower and material resources.

The patrolmen who were paid that day were paid overtime pay, and Sun Shan felt bad for giving it to them.

As a result, many yamen runners now look forward to working overtime to earn more money.

Sun Shan thought so, but he said righteously, "Captain Yang, festivals like the Lantern Festival, Spring Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival, when there are many people, are bound to be peak times for crime. We must increase patrols at these times to deter crime. We should celebrate the festival properly and not make it a day of sadness for the people."

Captain Yang bowed and said solemnly, "Master Sun is right. During festivals with so many people, thieves are more likely to commit crimes. The government should send more people to patrol and maintain order. Even if there are problems, they can be solved in time."

Then he continued, "The prefect also agrees very much with Lord Sun's approach and has already issued an official document, asking the county magistrates everywhere to follow Lord Sun's example and increase patrols during festivals to reduce the number of thieves committing crimes."

After he finished speaking, he gave Sun Shan an official document, which was the latest instruction from Prefect Liu.

Let these county magistrates not only strengthen patrols during holidays, but also on weekdays, so as to reduce the occurrence of major crimes in the local area.

Sun Shan smiled and took the document, but he was speechless.

How many things does the county magistrate have to do under one order from Governor Liu?

Patrol? No manpower? No money? This is another big expense.

With just one word from Magistrate Liu, the county magistrates racked their brains and spent more money.

The tax revenue left for the government was so meager that there was no surplus for expenditure. While Prefect Liu had a beautiful idea, few of the county magistrates followed suit.

Sun Shan would not follow, at most he would send a few more people to take a look during holidays, and on weekdays, he would continue to do what he was doing.

Sun Shan said with a broad smile, "I will certainly follow the prefect's instructions. Please rest assured, prefect."

Sun Shan and Captain Yang chatted for a while, and then came the point.

Captain Yang smiled and said, "This time, Lord Sun has made great contributions in helping the prefect solve the case. The prefect highly praised Lord Sun and gave him a reward."

Sun Shan's eyes lit up and his body straightened involuntarily.

His expression remained calm as he asked, "It is an honor for this official to assist the prefect. Whether there is a reward or not is not worth mentioning."

Although he said so, he stared at Captain Yang with narrowed eyes, feeling anxious.

He wished that Captain Yang would take out gold from his arms and throw it at him in the next second.

Emma, ​​the reward should most likely be a prize, but silver is also acceptable.

Captain Yang handed Sun Shan a letter.

Sun Shan opened it quickly and read ten lines at a glance. When he saw the word "five hundred taels" written on the letter of praise, his eyes flashed like Su Shi when he met Zhang Huaimin, his 24k titanium alloy dog ​​eyes flashing non-stop.