Wang Shouren has recently caused quite a stir in Fuzhou's official circles. As a temporary magistrate, he has a total of 10 county magistrates under him. During this period, none of these 10 people have been able to live in peace.
Anyway, Wang Shouren called him over every now and then, holding a Ming Dynasty law and sternly ordering them to collect taxes and grain as soon as possible. Naturally, the magistrate can use various reasons to shirk the responsibility and defy the rules, but if your boss wants to scold you, this is always okay. Swearing is the following offense.
Wang Shouren was brought by the governor. If the following criminals are really prosecuted, as long as the governor nods, the county magistrate can be imprisoned without having to report to the court.
So the 10 magistrates took turns receiving training.
So every day, this group of people would first scold Wang Shouren in their hearts, and then smile and go to the prefect's Yamen to be scolded.
When several people get together to discuss it, they will all say in unison: "It depends on how proud you are, I will kill you!"
A few days later, other prefectures and states also heard about this situation.
"I heard that the new magistrate is so anxious that he can't wait to raise his eyebrows. But no one in places like Changle County, Pingnan County, and Fuqing County can really receive taxes and grain. When I look at him, his eyebrows and beard are scratched. I only know how to use brute force, but the result is that there is a lot of noise and little effect."
Kong Rui of Jianning Prefecture and Lu Mengguang of Yanping Prefecture are also looking at the situation in Fuzhou. If Fuzhou cannot be conquered, it will be even more difficult for these prefectures. It is normal that they cannot complete their tasks.
Even if the governor and chief envoy were to blame, Fuzhou would still be standing in the way. Those of you surnamed Wang are unable to collect food, which means that there are indeed difficulties. It’s not that we people are not cooperating.
Lu Mengguang was in a happy mood, "I know this person. The son of Wang Hua, the Minister of the Ministry of War in Nanjing, was demoted to Guizhou as a postmaster just after becoming a Jinshi in the twelfth year of Hongzhi. With the help of his father, he restored the Ministry of War. For the position of chief, it seems that he is quite young, but in fact he has no official experience at all. When we first came here, we would have had a headache when encountering a magistrate who cooperated with you overtly but opposed you secretly. Now everyone does the same thing with him, of course he I’m anxious.”
This is indeed very logical.
Past experience, realistic performance... a perfect fit.
Therefore, the atmosphere in the room is still relatively relaxed. Although they are all facing serious enemies, they don't need to be tense all the time. They still have to smile when they encounter good news.
Zhang Yiwen was relatively restrained. He said: "Your Majesty, your Majesty, the one who sent people to Fujian must not be a casual sect. What kind of person this person is, we still have to continue to see."
Kong Rui, the prefect of Jianning Prefecture, was quite pleased with himself, "Anyway, let's drag it out like this for a while. Now that the summer grain can't be harvested, it won't be urgent in one day, not in two days, or in three days. At that time, whether it's the governor or the administrator, Even if they are envoys, they cannot explain to His Majesty. Your Majesty will remember so many previous memorials to impeach Fengxi. Once Your Majesty doubts them, their death will be near."
This plan is actually correct.
On the other hand, it is already August, and what happened in the capital in July will basically be known to Fujian.
Everyone was talking and laughing,
Suddenly a boy came in, walking quickly and looking a little anxious. He touched Zhang Yiwen's side and whispered something into his ear.
Kong Rui and Lu Mengguang were both drinking tea, pretending not to eavesdrop, and indeed they couldn't hear.
But with just the sound of "kuacha", Zhang Yiwen stood up and then fell down again, hitting the table and chairs beside him. The sound of hula-la-la continued, attracting the attention of Kong and Lu.
When he looked up at Zhang Yiwen again, he saw that his face was pale, his lips were trembling, his face was frightened, and he was in a mess.
"What's wrong, Boss Zhang? Did something big happen?"
"Did Wang Shouren do something?" Lu Mengguang scolded the boy, "Hurry up and help your master up! Boss Zhang, don't panic. Tell us what happened! Let's think of a solution together."
"...People. People have been arrested!" Zhang Yi heard that he was hoarse, as if all the power in his body had been drained away.
"Who? Who was caught?"
"People from Beijing!"
Kong and Lu looked at each other, people from Beijing?
People in Beijing were arrested, but Zhang Yiwen reacted like this... Could it be?
"Is it the Prime Minister of Taipu Temple?!"
Zhang Yitian, a member of the Zhang family!
This man is a fourth-grade official, and the actual power of Taipu Temple continues to grow under the current emperor. The officials inside are all within the emperor's sight. As long as they perform well, their future will not be bad.
Just like Liang Chu, the former Minister of Taipusi, he is now the Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Personnel.
In comparison, Kong Rui and Lu Mengguang, the same fourth-rank officials, were much worse than the Prime Minister of Taipu Temple. There were two capitals and thirteen provinces in the Ming Dynasty, and there were many magistrates and prefectures, some of which the emperor knew by name.
For ordinary people, if there is an official in the family who works in Taipu Temple, he can protect the family without any problems.
Because local officials will consider whether this person will be promoted in the future. Once he changes his identity and becomes a Taipusi Shaoqing, or a minister, it will be completely different.
Zhang Yi burst into tears upon hearing this, "Who else could it be besides him?!"
Kong Rui asked anxiously: "Do you know the reason? If it is not a big mistake, you should be able to find a way to remedy it. Brother Yitian works in Taipu Temple, and most of his colleagues there are familiar with him, and he is usually generous and loyal. If you go and beg at this time, there will be a chance of improvement. Officials such as Taipusi Qing and Shaoqing are often summoned by His Majesty, and Your Majesty also trusts them. If they can beg for mercy, Brother Yitian may be able to turn the crisis into safety! "
"That's right!" Lu Mengguang also agreed, "Boss Zhang, don't be anxious. We need to figure out the problem after all. We also need to confirm this news again. His Majesty Taipu Temple attaches great importance to it, and the officials who can be selected are all talented people." People with both virtue and virtue have always cherished talents, and Brother Yitian is even more prudent in his actions. Besides, I don’t know if it is true at the moment!”
"That's true, that's true..." Zhang Yiwen muttered continuously. He was indeed panicked at that moment.
After all, this matter was a bolt from the blue. Once Zhang Yitian was caught, it would not be his fault alone. The whole family will be affected.
Business will be snatched away by other people with official background...
It is impossible for him to talk to the dignified imperial magistrate in the same manner as today.
To be honest, he is just a businessman, not Zhang Yitian. Without a government background, why should he gain a foothold here?
Zhang Yiwen asked the boy next to him, "Tell me again, what is the news? Why was the eldest man arrested?!"
The boy was also scared and said tremblingly, "Our people only said that the elder was arrested suddenly, and they are still asking about the specific reason. But compared to the past, the elder actually didn't do anything special, it was just... A memorial was sent to impeach Fengxi. As for whether it is accurate, I cannot confirm it. I just relayed what I said to the master."
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Zhang Yiwen didn't look relaxed, it didn't look like this was fake.
No matter what the error is, it is impossible to convey this kind of information incorrectly.
"This lame man!" Boss Zhang knocked on the wooden table hard, "He must have said something to His Majesty. He deceived Your Majesty. This is blatant revenge! A dignified Chief Minister actually acted Such a thing!"
Kong and Lu were shocked when they heard this, "Feng Laizi is too merciless. Even if he is a close official of the emperor who came from the attendant's room, his behavior should not be so overbearing. Even if he doesn't like him at all, he will Want to beat someone to death?"
"Now it's more about what he says and what your majesty believes. As a minister, with such great favor, he should have advised your majesty to reduce taxes, fines and penalties, but it was better for him to take personal revenge. Zhang had a grudge against him, so he took revenge on those in the capital. Brother Yitian. But what does Fujian have to do with Brother Yitian who is far away in the capital? With such a narrow mind, he must be a treacherous person!"
A few of them made random remarks like this, but their emotions couldn't solve the problem.
Zhang Yiwen thought about it for a long time, but still handed over to Kong Rui and Lu Mengguang, "Kong Fu Zun, Lu Fu Zun, I would like to ask you not to spread the news about the arrest of the clan brother. If there is anyone who can help the villain, I also sincerely ask the two palace masters to lend a helping hand. This is a great kindness that I will never forget. If there is anything I need to do, I will never refuse."
This is already very explicit.
Kong and Lu naturally put on official pretense and said softly, "I also have some classmates in the capital. Let me write a letter first. If they can help, then of course they should help each other and support each other. This is what it should be. Boss Zhang, why don't you get here first today, and we won't bother you for now. In short, don't panic about important matters."
The two of them left with the excuse of 'let him do his work slowly', but in fact there was already a sense of distance.
No matter how righteous Kong Rui and Lu Mengguang said, the news that Zhang Yitian was suddenly arrested in the capital was really shocking.
Because the timing is too coincidental.
The two men went outside and had to perform it again.
Lu Mengguang said: "Brother Kong, in my opinion, Zhang Yitian is in trouble this time. If you want to go to the Governor's Office one day, remember to ask me to come with you."
Kong Rui felt helpless and waved his sleeves and said: "When the storm is about to come, you and I still want to be suspicious of each other?!"
"What are you going to do here?" Lu Mengguang pursed his lips and gestured to Mr. Zhang in the room.
Their thoughts are very simple. It seems that something is going to happen to Zhang... They will fly away when the disaster is imminent. Who will save him at this time?
"Let's do this for the time being. We are going too far, and he will tell us soon. Let's think of a way."
Zhang Yiwen also had complicated thoughts.
News of arrests came out in Beijing at this time, which was an obvious sign that the court had objections to the Zhang family. Zhang Yiwen smiled. He was too arrogant. How could the court care about a small businessman's family?
Without the power of the government, he will be unable to survive anywhere. Kong Rui and Lu Mengguang are not good people either. They are probably thinking about how to escape.
At this time, Zhang Yiwen thought of the Chief Envoy's Yamen and the Governor's Mansion...
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The number of chapters is wrong. This chapter is Chapter 290. Please excuse me.
