Chapter 479: Chapter 505: Marriage Affairs
Qiong Xiong, after all, is a third-generation junior and quite straightforward.
Of course.
Put bluntly, even if he’s a bit single-minded, not quick to adapt.
These elders.
Are the most knowledgeable about the operations of the Security Bureau, familiar with all the ins and outs.
If they were dismissed.
The already half-demolished Security Bureau might collapse entirely.
Even if they are to be dismissed, it should not be done so quickly. It’s necessary to wait until the Security Bureau regains its vitality, cultivates its own batch of new blood, and establishes itself.
Of course.
Even if the Security Bureau does cultivate a group of useful newcomers, Baiyu still doesn’t intend to dismiss them.
No need.
If this group works diligently and doesn’t engage in any behind-the-scenes tricks, Baiyu won’t care who they were affiliated with before.
From now on.
The entire Security Bureau can only have one voice.
As long as they accept this point, Baiyu will not take action against these "elders."
It’s just a few dozen people, after all, even if they are supported, how much could it cost? The entire Security Bureau has a personnel limit of one thousand.
How many are there now?
Of course.
Baiyu can’t afford to maintain a thousand people right now; the authority of the Security Bureau needs to be recuperated and then consider expansion.
Upon returning to the Security Bureau.
In no time.
Guang Yuanba from the City Lord’s Mansion sent two aides to settle all the financial matters of the Security Bureau for the past six months, also delivering a criminal who embezzled funds.
This person, of course, was Guang Yuanba’s scapegoat.
Unexpectedly.
It was a captivating young woman, weeping with a charming fragility, her every motion deeply poignant, stirring compassion in one’s heart.
Baiyu had no time for her, instructing Qiong Xue to take her directly to the Security Bureau’s prison.
"You, you, and you, come with me."
At this moment.
A group of Security Bureau elders, finally paid their accumulated wages from several months, were on cloud nine, almost ready to kneel down and shout "The wisdom of Lord Earl!"
They were genuinely impressed.
To extract money from the old tortoise-like City Lord’s Mansion and distribute it fairly among them, not withholding a single coin.
It proved that this Lord Earl was truly here to accomplish significant tasks.
This group of old hands in the Security Bureau was gradually changing their view of Baiyu because, in essence, they were just scraping by for a living, whoever could fill their stomachs was their savior.
When Zhang Zhi’an was steward, their monthly wages were almost never paid.
But Zhang Zhi’an often took them to extort kickbacks from shops, making life somewhat bearable.
However, the reputation of the Security Bureau was ruined.
Moreover.
The money obtained through these petty tricks was never as clean as hard-earned money.
At this moment.
The three individuals picked by Baiyu were both excited and secretly worried, wondering if Lord Earl was planning to settle old accounts.
Who would have thought.
After being taken by Baiyu’s guards to the inner hall, Baiyu actually told them that past matters could be forgiven.
"You three, I have observed, are quite well-connected and resourceful within the Security Bureau.
You should also see clearly.
I’m here not to idle away but to genuinely make something of this department.
In its heyday, the Security Bureau.
Was divided into ten squads, each with one hundred people. If you perform well, you could even become a Centurion.
Currently.
I have a new regulation for the Security Bureau here, take a look and see if there are any flaws."
Saying this.
Qiong Xiong beside Baiyu took pre-prepared documents from the table and handed them to the three.
After reading, their expressions all slightly changed.
This Lord Earl truly intended to completely reform the Security Bureau.
The very first rule.
No extortion of any merchants, punishable under military law, already killed most thoughts of opportunistic hustling.
The detailed regulations that followed were numerous.
However.
Relatively speaking, the treatment for each member of the Security Bureau was also better.
If every rule were truly implemented, implementing them wouldn’t be hard.
"Shouldn’t be a problem, Lord Earl is truly capable, intending to accomplish commendable achievements.
Within the Security Bureau.
Many still have ambition, and these new regulations by Lord Earl might be more welcomed than feared.
Just.
Many have gotten used to the old ways, and sometimes hands and feet aren’t honest."
A member said.
Baiyu nodded, saying: "Thus, I have called you to look over it and then pass it along.
If anyone’s hands and feet aren’t clean, upon being reported, the reporter can receive ten times the reward.
And once verified.
Those who love petty thievery and take small bribes will be dismissed from the Security Bureau, prosecuted, and thrown in jail."
The three exchanged glances, seeing the helplessness in each other’s eyes.
This Lord Earl really wasn’t someone they could oppose, and indeed, if the new regulations were enacted, the Security Bureau would indeed see some change.
However.
By then, some old brothers might not understand the reason behind this and clash with the Earl.
So the purpose of this meeting with them must also be for that.
"Sir, we understand how to proceed, we will go back and explain to those old rascals, ensuring they see the benefits of the new regulations clearly!"
They immediately said.
Baiyu nodded with satisfaction, then called Qiong Xiong and two other guards at his side: "He is my aide. If anyone is disobedient, just let him handle it, as you three are old colleagues with these elders, sharing many sentiments, you might hesitate to act.
Of course.
For the elders who understand the new regulations, they should also be treated with kindness."