Discourteous, taking advantage of food and despising yourself.
This time, Zhao Yihui did not refuse Gu Zhengchen and sat down to prepare to eat.
"Are you leaving soon?"
Zhao Yihui asked curiously.
You know, he just came in yesterday, after one night, and the interrogation has just ended, and he can see hope of getting out of the dungeon?
Wu Rong gave the chopsticks to Gu Zhengchen and Zhao Yihui, and then said: "The dungeon cannot contain him."
Gu Zhengchen took the chopsticks, smiled, looked at Zhao Yihui, and said seriously: "I need to know more details about Quanzhou Shipping Department, as well as information about more officials in Quanzhou Prefecture."
Zhao Yihui lowered his head to look at the rich dishes on the plate, smelled the aroma, closed his eyes and enjoyed it: "This place is more than two thousand miles away from Quanzhou. What can you do even if you know it, can you still go to Quanzhou Prefecture?"
Gu Zhengchen moved his chopsticks and took a piece of lean meat to Zhao Yihui: "The imperial court gave me a man from Quanzhou County. Regardless of whether it was a conspiracy or not, I have to go there. In the Tang Dynasty, Quanzhou could be said to be my fiefdom. . Although our court will grant titles but not fiefs, we are connected to Quanzhou after all. If there is a problem there, we can't just ignore it, right?"
Zhao Yihui chewed the meat, and the delicious feeling spread from the tip of his tongue into his body, making his internal organs feel comfortable.
I haven't eaten a piece of meat in more than 500 days, and I have almost forgotten the taste of meat.
Zhao Yihui's Adam's apple twitched, and then he swallowed three more times before sighing: "It's so delicious. If you want to know about Quanzhou City's sexton, then I'll tell you..."
Qingfeng Tower.
Zhan Tong sat down and did not speak.
Mao Xiang brought the call list for the joint trial, and all conversations that took place in the lobby of the Criminal Department were recorded here.
A thick stack.
Zhu Yuanzhang flipped through the pages patiently, his expression either sinister, relieved, angry, or pleased. After reading the last page, he said in a cold voice: "Zhan Tong, I heard that Li Yan, Liu Weiqian, Minister of the Ministry of Justice, and Prime Minister Hu Weiyong is very close to Shu, do you know?"
Zhan Tong was shocked. The call sheet was all about the trial of Gu Zhengchen, but there was no mention of Hu Weiyong. And after the emperor read the call sheet, the first question he asked was about Hu Weiyong!
This was a very important question. Zhan Tong knew that the emperor had a certain grudge against Hu Weiyong at this moment, but this grudge may not shake Hu Weiyong's status.
Now is not the best time, and speaking out will not help. Zhan Tong responded tactfully: "Your Majesty, in my early years, I was in charge of the Ministry of Personnel. I only had the power to evaluate the officials of the Ministry of Punishment and did not pay attention to their dealings."
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhan Tong Gujing Wubo's face and did not ask further questions. Instead, he said, "Bring what you brought to Gu Zhengchen. What did he say?"
Zhan Tong breathed a sigh of relief, but remained cautious: "Gu Zhengchen thanked His Majesty for taking action, and said that he is willing to obey the order, but he just hopes to take Zhao Yihui with him."
Zhu Yuanzhang shook his head slightly: "Zhao Yihui cannot leave the Jinling Dungeon. If this person goes with Gu Zhengchen, then the people in Quanzhou Prefecture will know all about Gu Zhengchen's intentions and my intentions. Either destroy the evidence or destroy the evidence." With malicious obstruction, Gu Zhengchen's attempt to rectify Quanzhou will fail."
Zhan Tong hesitated and said: "Quanzhou is too unfamiliar to Gu Zhengchen after all. If no locals use it, it will be difficult to do something in a short time."
Zhu Yuanzhang knew that the problems in Quanzhou Prefecture were huge, and Gu Zhengchen had no available people around him. Even if he was given power, it might not be able to solve the problem.
Officials protect each other and are intricately connected.
Those people would not allow Gu Zhengchen to mess around if a single move could affect the whole body.
"Are you a local from Quanzhou?"
Zhu Yuanzhang lowered his head and thought for a moment, then a person jumped out of his mind and said with a smile: "Do you still remember Huang Senping?"
Zhan Tong's eyes lit up and he nodded slightly: "If I remember correctly, Huang Senping's original name was Huang Yuanshou. He accompanied His Majesty on expeditions east and west, and made many military exploits, and was later given the name Huang Senping. However, he should be on guard in Heqing, Yunnan at this time. , on the front line..."
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, the war in Yunnan will not be fought for a while. Rather than letting him stay on the border between Sichuan and Yunnan, it is better to transfer him back to Quanzhou to follow Gu Zhengchen's duties. This man is a fierce general and knows water warfare. He should be used superior."
Zhan Tong saw that Zhu Yuanzhang had already made up his mind, so he couldn't say anything else.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Biao and stood up: "Take these recruitment books back and have a good look at them, and talk to me tomorrow. In addition, send Zhan Chengzhi to me on my behalf."
Zhu Biao responded, watched Zhu Yuanzhang leave, then helped Zhan Tong up and asked, "Is Mr. Gu okay?"
Zhan Tong picked up the crutch and nodded slightly: "I am more energetic than the old man."
Zhu Biao said with a smile: "He always has a way to solve problems. This incident has really hurt him."
Zhan Tong walked forward slowly, glanced at Zhu Biao, and saw that he cared about Gu Zhengchen, and said slowly: "The strong wind knows the strong grass, if he can't even bear this storm, he will just I can stay in Jurong. The old minister heard that Zhang Hao resigned on the grounds of physical discomfort not long after he arrived in Quanzhou to serve as the prefect. I thought that coming to Quanzhou was quite a storm. After this trial, I can see Gu Zhengchen's perseverance and power even more. .”
Zhu Biao deeply agreed.
The court trial lasted for two hours, which is rarely seen on weekdays. Many court trials are usually completed within half an hour. The fact that the court trial can be delayed for so long shows that Gu Zhengchen created something for the Ministry of Punishments. trouble.
It is interesting that a person under trial brings trouble to the presiding judge.
Nan's Mansion in Quanzhou County.
When Zhang Xiwan returned home, Gu's mother's anxious eyes were full of worry.
"Mother, Zhengchen is not seriously injured. At the end of the court trial, he and Mr. Zhan appeared at the gate of the Ministry of Justice. Although he later returned to the dungeon, judging from the look on the officer's face, he did not mean to embarrass himself. In addition, His Majesty took action..."
Zhang Xiwan said quickly.
Liu Qian'er also said on the side: "Originally, the Ministry of Punishment planned to pull my brother out of the hall and interrogate me alone. Later, Zhan Laoshangshu passed His Majesty's oral order, and the officials of the Ministry of Punishment released me. My brother is very good and has not been wronged. There is someone thing……"
"What's the matter?"
Mother Gu's tone was very serious.
Liu Qian'er hesitated and said, "Brother seems to have beaten Chen Ning from the Yushitai last night..."
Mother Gu was shocked.
His own son is too fierce. Chen Ning is the chief of Yushitai. He dares to fight. Why doesn't he know how to restrain himself?
Zhang Xiwan is also secretly afraid. Beating an official is a serious crime. Besides, if you act like your husband, what kind of laws does the court have? If you encounter any trouble, you just roll up your sleeves and beat people...
Although Chen Ning didn't say it out loud, her husband did. This matter won't end well.
The Gu family's worries are meaningless, because Chen Ning does not admit that he was beaten by Gu Zhengchen at all. It is a matter of face and he cannot admit it no matter what. Once he admits it, it means that he must go to Lao Zhu to explain clearly why he did not invite him. Zhi appeared in the dungeon, why did he go to see Gu Zhengchen the night before the trial?
I can't explain this clearly, so I can only admit defeat.
It doesn't matter what the good guys say, but if Chen Ning doesn't admit it, then the officials of Yushitai can't use it to impeach Gu Zhengchen and add another crime to him.
The next day, Jurong's account books were brought to the Ministry of Punishment. Zhu Yuanzhang only arranged for officials from the Ministry of Accounts to assist in checking the accounts, and gave no other instructions.
Jurong's account books are very astonishing. Before the Ministers of the Ministry of Punishment, Li Yan, Liu Weiqian, and others could find any flaws in the huge accounts, the appearance of a document disrupted the rhythm of the Ministry of Punishment.
Noon morning.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at the ministers with a gloomy face: "Is Wang Zhongli, the Minister of Punishment, here?"
Wang Zhongli came out of class and saluted: "I am here."
Zhu Yuanzhang picked up a memorial from the throne, threw it down, and said in a deep voice: "Read this document."
Wang Zhongli knelt and climbed forward, picked up the documents on the ground, unfolded them, and his face suddenly turned livid.
"read!"
Zhu Yuanzhang could not tolerate his refusal.
Wang Zhongli gritted his teeth and read: "The imperial censor Han Yike paid his respects in Jurong: he stayed in Jurong for dozens of days, inspected the accounts of Jurong County government, inspected the tax department, 200 merchants, and traveled to Jurong for five days. In more than ten villages, I talked with thousands of people about the county government's style and local governance. It has been found out and reported to Your Majesty: Gu Zhengchen, the magistrate of Jurong County, is an honest official, loves the people like a son, is resourceful, and has good governance under his administration. The people praise the Tao, and the road has the reputation of a virtuous person."
"Looking at the accounts of the Jurong County Government, by relying on their own tricks, they received gifts of 4,000 guan and 8,000 guan respectively from the Buddhist and Taoist sects, which were included in the county accounts without taking a penny. The accounts were paid to Jurong College to promote education and support The three courtyards are used to build industries, build bridges and pave roads, and also help the needy people..."
"The three major courtyards operate in an orderly manner, with a clear division of labor. People's labor is rewarded, business is profitable, taxes are increased, county government offices are recruited, and people's lives are getting better. This is an move that benefits the people, the county, and the country. Although there are officials and businessmen However, there is no selfish interest in it, and the ins and outs of the account are clear at a glance..."
"Heavy taxation is actually limited to the property of the three major courtyards. The taxation department has never criticized other merchants, and there is no personal gain. As for raising honest silver, I secretly inspect the homes of officials and government officials. Before raising Lian Yin, his family was in poor condition and life was miserable. The old man worked hard, his wife and daughter worked hard, and they could barely feed themselves. But after Lian Yin was raised, life got better, the old man was able to recuperate, and his wife and daughter were able to practice filial piety after farming..."
"Before Gu Zhengchen came to Jurong, official corruption had become commonplace. The root cause was that he lost the scholar's heart of poverty and the sense of cleanliness. However, the salary in the court was too low, and it only supported the officials but not their families. , so poor that they can no longer live with their parents, wives and children, but they hold power and the county treasury, set up many names, and engage in corruption in order to survive."
“I believe that the government salary should be increased, or we should imitate the Jurong County Government and set up a clean bank to protect the dignity of officials. Only by fulfilling their filial piety and love can we be loyal and filial, and not fall into corruption or fall into the trap..."
Wang Zhongli read for a long time. Han Yike's memorial was five thousand words long, introducing what he saw and heard in Jurong from all aspects.
After Wang Zhongli finished reciting, there was silence in the court hall.
Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Wang Zhongli coldly and said solemnly: "A few days ago, you submitted an impeachment memorial, saying that Gu Zhengchen was corrupt. He accepted money from Buddhism and Taoism, secretly divided the county government treasury money, and was an official but engaged in business for profit, without knowing his family property. How many, right? There are also Yan Dui and Liang Lai from the Yushitai, Xiao Ren, the head of the Ministry of Personnel, and Li Guan, the doctor in the Ministry of Punishment... all stood up for me to take a look!"
