In the fifteenth year of Hongwu's reign, on December 28, the Chinese New Year was coming soon. The houses of the common people were filled with joy, but this joy did not include the officials in Fujian.
Gu Chen was sitting in the Changle County government office, munching on a piece of braised beef while settling accounts.
"Master, don't just eat meat, drink some tea."
Xiao Anzi poured him a cup of tea. This tea was sold by people from Wuyi Mountain, which was also known as Dahongpao in later generations, but it was not called by this name at the moment.
"become."
Gu Chen was eating meat and drinking tea, completely ignoring the shivering county prime minister Liu Lin, and said directly after reading the account book in his hand.
"Liu County Cheng, are you going to jail yourself, or are you going to let them invite you?"
Gu Chen had been investigating the dirty things for a year, and no matter what shameless things these people did, he didn't find it strange now.
"Sir... Sir, I will go by myself, go by myself..."
Liu Lin wiped the sweat from his forehead. Their magistrate went in yesterday.
Still, he was dragged in by several guards. I heard that he had to be punished for a long time before he was honest.
Since the result is the same, he chooses to accept his fate and suffer less.
"Okay, go ahead."
In the three months since the assassination, more than 10,000 people have died in Fujian, and several officials from the capital have been implicated.
Naturally, it was inevitable that Lao Zhu would cut down another batch.
Well, I heard that most of the officials in the capital have prepared coffins for themselves, and when they go to court every day, they act like they are going to die.
awful!
Really miserable.
"Sir, the people from Fu'an County, Ningde County and six other counties have all sent me things, saying they are grateful for my redress for everyone's grievances."
"The villain confiscated everything according to the master's instructions, but they put down their things and left. Now, everything is piled up in front of the county government office."
Tou Shi came in with a smile on his face. He knew that his master was a good official.
The people should be more respectful, but everyone is too enthusiastic.
Although the things were not worth a lot of money, he also knew that they were the best things that the common people could come up with, and friendship was very important.
If we don't accept anything at all, wouldn't it be a bit bad?
"ah?"
Gu Chen was also a little surprised. He didn't expect the people to be so honest.
But as an official, how could he take things from ordinary people for no reason?
It is our duty to redress the grievances of the people, not some extraordinary favor.
He thought for a moment and then ordered: "It's winter, and I see that there are quite a few people who don't have enough to eat. Please collect the things and send them to the charity."
The nursing home is an ancient welfare institution that has existed since the Song Dynasty. It was a place for the poor and beggars who were widowed and lonely.
In addition, the Ming Dynasty also had various charitable institutions such as foundling schools.
Gu Chen felt that it would be good to give the people's thoughts to more people in need. It was neither a waste nor a failure to appreciate everyone's friendship.
"Yes, sir."
Throwing stones went away with a smile. In this case, didn't the master do something good again?
If your majesty knew, his impression of the master would definitely be better.
Gu Chen worked overtime and it got dark before he knew it.
"Okay, leave the class."
Although he also wants to finish the work early and go back to spend time with his wife and children early.
But he also knows that this matter cannot be rushed. Don't let Lao Zhu arrange to go to the next place after you finish the work here.
What can't that sixth man do?
Does Yu Qian know?
When he was the censor of Lao Zhu's family, he was often homeless for several years.
This is something that is generally unavoidable in their profession as censors.
Gu Chen was investigating the case, but Xu Zengshou couldn't help him, so he often fought and played with his brothers in the Yamen courtyard, just to stretch his muscles.
Chang Sheng ran away for his life because he left Gao Yiran behind.
He was afraid of being scolded by Lao Zhu, so he didn't dare to return to Beijing. He followed Xu Zengshou around all day long, desperately delaying his return to Beijing.
"Zengshou, you have to help me. His Majesty likes you the most. You have to say something nice to me and don't let His Majesty hit me."
At that time, I was just thinking about running away, but after thinking about it, I really felt that I was wrong.
His father is Chang Yuchun, the God of Killing. How could he leave Master Gao and run away?
Moreover, Mr. Gao is still an old man...
He is not even as brave as Mr. Gao, which is really embarrassing.
"Nonsense. Among all the princes, except for Jiujiang, the one whom His Majesty loves the most is you. Uncle Chang left early, and His Majesty hopes that you will succeed."
"And His Highness the Crown Prince, he loves you the most, even more than Brother Mao. I'm not talking about you. You were brought up by Sister Chang and His Highness the Crown Prince themselves. How could you be so wasted?"
"Aren't you doing this to embarrass Uncle Chang, Sister Chang and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"
Chang Mao was the eldest son of a concubine, and his mother was brought back from outside by Chang Yuchun after the war. When she was brought back, she was already pregnant.
At that time, Mrs. Lan must have felt bad. Her daughter had always cared about her mother, so naturally she couldn't get too close to her eldest brother.
But Mrs. Lan had already passed away when Chang Sheng was born, and Chang Yuchun disappeared not long after.
As the eldest sister, she naturally has to worry a lot, so the relationship between the siblings is very good.
"I know I was wrong."
Chang Sheng drooped his head. In fact, he had a good figure. He was taller than Xu Zengshou at a young age and had more strength than others.
I just didn't learn well and wasted my skills. It's not too late to pick it up now.
"I will definitely practice more when I go back this time. I won't dare to embarrass my father again."
Just thinking of His Majesty's anger still made his heart tremble a little.
After all, His Majesty used the soles of his shoes to beat the princes, but he used the board to beat himself.
The soles of the shoes were at most damaged, and he would have to lie down on the board for at least ten days and a half.
Xu Zengshou directly assumed the posture of a sparring partner and suggested sincerely.
"Don't wait to go back, we'd better start now."
"Brother Sheng, if we start practicing now, His Majesty will be happy when we get back, and maybe he won't be so angry."
Gu Chen was behind the pillar, listening to the two children talking, and couldn't help but smile.
Of course Lao Zhu will not be angry, because the dead man is originally in his plan.
What surprised Gu Chen was that Li Wenzhong was not dead. I heard that after Empress Ma recovered from her illness, she personally watched the doctor ask for medicine, so Lao Li recovered quickly.
fair enough!
Gu Chen was happy for Biao'er. With Lao Li here, Biao'er's East Palace would be stable. If Biao'er is good, he will be fine.
In the next two years, the entire situation in Fujian took on a completely new look.
Most of the powerful landlords were wiped out, and the rest were frightened.
The Turkish troops were also dispersed and scattered into various military posts. They could no longer gather in groups to cause trouble and cause harm to the countryside.
Of course, behind this successful situation, there must be blood.
Liao Yongzhong did not know how many Turkish troops he killed before he allowed the remaining ones to move obediently.
On the surface, they only killed more than 20,000 people, and others obeyed Ming's orders.
In fact, even doubling the number of people resisting may not be able to stop them.
The most miserable thing was for the new officials. They watched Xue Dafang peeling day lilies in the capital and could no longer eat.
Who would have thought that after arriving in Fujian, I would have to watch various forms of execution.
There are those who are so timid that they are so frightened that they faint, yet they still have to be stabbed awake by the doctor.
Lu Cheng, a colleague of Jin Yiwei, stood in front of the execution platform and shouted to everyone.
"The purpose of His Majesty asking everyone to watch is to tell everyone the consequences of being a corrupt official. I hope everyone will remember the lessons learned from past mistakes and be an honest and good official, otherwise~"
Before he could say the rest of the words, the officials were already shaking several times.
"Please keep this in mind."
Can they say that they already regret taking this exam?
It's not like he's here to be an official, but rather like he's here to suffer.
In order to speed up the progress, Lao Zhu sent many censors to Fujian to help the new officials sort out the accounts and unjust cases.
Then Yuequangang was established, and the Shipping Department was built near Yuegang.
An institution specially used to manage maritime trade and manage maritime commercial taxes.
Of course, it is still empty now, and a seaport has been opened specifically for fishermen to fish.
However, there are closed fishing periods and open periods. Fishing is prohibited during the breeding seasons such as spring and autumn, and of course it is not open yet.
Because the great task of suppressing the Japanese has not yet been completed, Lao Zhu has sent envoys to Japan to negotiate.
And he also asked the envoy to speak.
Just cooperate with the Ming Dynasty in fighting Japanese pirates, if you don't cooperate.
Then fight!
It's just that the envoy hasn't come back yet, and I don't know what the attitude is in Xiaozhi.
