Did he believe that by channeling his frustration towards a few bailiffs and setting an example, the scribes would cower in fear? What a ludicrous notion…
Despite Deputy Prefect Guan's efforts, none of the bailiffs left; each one had their document. However, the situation was not taken seriously.
After a round of discussions, Deputy Prefect Guan's trusted aide received instructions and confidently assured that there wouldn't be any issues. The Lord of Prefect wouldn't dare to dismiss all seventy of them simultaneously.
The idea of firing them all raised practical concerns—how many essential positions in the government office would be left vacant? Even Constable Ding and Constable Yu were unable to attend. What was there to fear?
