When he returned to his dormitory, Chen Tongpao immediately summoned the two clerks and ordered them to dictate what happened today, while he himself would write the memorial.
A bookkeeper said: "Prime Minister Yan did not ask your Majesty to ask for instructions at any time. There were only some minor things that happened during the day, which were not enough to report. If you keep busy with the court and do not make decisions on your own, then this new policy will not be implemented for some time. "
"You actually think this is a trivial matter?" Tongpao Chen glanced at them with a slightly sullen look, "Whenever you set up a school, you must first check with the school. Once the matter is decided, it will affect the whole body. Don't take it lightly. . There is nothing wrong with handing it over to the court for disposal."
The clerk disagreed, and the other sneered: "Master Chen, it is important to establish the school field, but now two unscrupulous people are occupying the land and are unwilling to pay. They have clearly violated the laws of this dynasty, and you will be punished according to the law." , why not? I think you can take back the land rights directly without looking at other people’s faces!”
Before Chen Tongpao could answer, a clerk said again: "Since Prime Minister Yan gave you the title of Supervisor, you should shoulder your due responsibilities! You have obtained such power, but you are still so timid. I'm afraid that your Excellency is not Maybe it’s because things are difficult to handle, but I don’t want to implement the New Deal at all!”
These words were like a sharp knife. It suddenly came out of its sheath at this moment and pierced Chen Tongpao's heart, catching people off guard!
The two clerks opened their eyes in excitement and carefully observed Tongpao Chen's reaction. They thought that this was enough to control his death.
But Chen Tongpao did not show any fear. He was not pretending to be calm. All his movements were carried out naturally and normally, without any stiffness.
He didn't seem to hear anything. He just took a bamboo pen from the pen holder and slapped it on a piece of white paper together with the ruler. He raised his head slightly and said to the two of them with a smile: "Please."
"Please, please?" The two clerks were stunned.
"Please write a memorial," said Chen Tongpao, stroking the paper. "The above statement stated that I was unable to bear the heavy responsibility, so I was relieved of my duties as supervisor, and then you were asked to strictly enforce the king's laws on behalf of the imperial court. Isn't that right? Not the best of both worlds?”
"Young men are just admonishing and have no other intentions. Chen Shilang threatens you like this, which is not the way to be an official." The second secretary's office replied in unison.
"No, no, no, I have never threatened you two," Tongpao Chen waved his hands repeatedly, "If you feel that what I am doing is inappropriate, just remove me. The worst I can do is to go to jail. You can make your own decisions here. No one is restrained.”
The two clerks looked at each other, their foreheads shining with beads of sweat. They did not expect that Chen Tongpao would be so courageous that he would easily bet his own future and fate, appearing to be indifferent.
But these two people didn't have the courage. Besides, they would offend the entire court for the sake of two squire and landlords in the county. They didn't understand Chen Tongpao's purpose of doing this, so they had no choice but to let his mood go: "Then... It’s up to you, and I won’t say another word. But if the superintendent intends to undermine the new policy, please forgive me for not being able to cooperate.”
Chen Tongpao smiled and said: "You can rest assured about this. I have no dispute with Prime Minister Yan. Of course, good governance must be carried out. However, the methods must be careful and no random things are allowed. Please don't be suspicious, so as not to upset your own family."
The Second Secretary's Office had nothing to say, so he followed the instructions and narrated the conversation in the school this morning one by one. He asked Chen Tongpao to seal the memorial and ask the local postman to set off quickly tomorrow to send it to the capital.
A few days later, Yan Wen finally received the memorial. He put aside the emergency documents from other places, silently took the memorial and read it again, summarizing its essence, probably in the last paragraph: '1, palm. Those who studied land refused to expand the county school, so they asked the imperial court to issue a document to make a decision; secondly, the states, counties and the gentry communicated with each other and it was difficult to restrict them. '
After reading it, Yan Wen suddenly frowned, lowered his head and pondered for a long time, and then handed the official document to Hong and Li: "Look, just one Qufu has hindered the progress of the New Deal. How is this amazing?"
Li Wenshou said: "Yan Xiangxiu should be impatient. Since these local gentlemen can dedicate their school fields and educate students, they must not be greedy. They are just clinging to their own shortcomings and unable to see the future. Once the atmosphere is lifted, they will naturally help sincerely."
Yan Wen snorted, stroking his beard and sighed: "Li Shenzheng has a gentleman's temperament, so naturally he sees them as kind-hearted, but it's a pity that they don't have this kind of heart. These squires are in charge of several hectares of fertile land, and they collect rent and cash." Countless, but only 19 taels per month with the school. Where do you think the rest of the money went? It was swallowed up by them privately! Once the expansion is completed, there will be less oil and water to squeeze out of it, who will still be willing?"
After Li Wenshou heard this, he was immediately filled with righteous indignation. He left the table and bowed forward: "These squires are greedy for heaven and earth. They want to plunder all the land in the world, but they still want to reach out to the school. It is really abominable! They are hindering the country in this way." All the big plans should be thrown into prison and tortured severely before they can win the hearts of the people!"
Hong Lisan rushed to speak: "Didn't you see that Chen Shilang told me to wait slowly? They have deep roots and luxuriant leaves. Now is not the time to uproot them."
"Then when will it be?" Li Wenshou was angry, but he still looked around at his colleagues, "Everyone, have you heard of the reforms that are slowly being implemented? If you continue to compromise like this, there will be no end, and the reforms will all become nonsense in the end. Talk about it! I suggest that Prime Minister Yan order that all these academic fields be returned to the government and no longer be under the jurisdiction of the villagers. If there is no objection, then my new policy will be on the ground!"
After everyone heard this, they kept shouting, but Yan Wen suddenly raised his head, his eyes seemed to flash with golden light, and he looked at him brightly: "Do you really mean this?"
Li Wenshou didn't change his expression and answered categorically: "This official is also a literary person, so naturally I can't stand these villains who use academics and politics to engage in corruption and bribery!"
"Okay!" Yan Wen slapped the table and was very happy, "The country has such ambitious people participating in politics, so why worry about not being able to prosper! Let me ask you, if state and county officials are unwilling to obey orders and resist this order, what should be done? "
Li Wenshou was stunned for a while, then raised his head and replied: "Those who should be dismissed from office will be dismissed, and those who should be removed from office will be dealt with in accordance with national laws."
"Otherwise!" Yan Wen shouted, "Nowadays, the atmosphere is getting worse and worse. Over the years, there have been countless dismissals and removals from office, but it still cannot make people's minds right. This method is not enough to shock people's hearts, let alone serve as a wake-up call!"
"Then...how should we govern?" Li Wenshou clutched the corners of his clothes, his palms becoming sweaty.
"One word: kill!" Yan Wen waved his hand, "In the future, those who dare to defy the New Deal will be killed in the streets of the city. Let's see who dares to resist stubbornly!"
