Tang Guodong finally regained his composure, tried his best to suppress the most real emotions in his heart, and changed his words:
"Oh? Is this really true?"
He has some understanding of the affairs of Beizhen Fusi. Who has the most power among the Jinyi Guards does not depend on who has the highest military rank, but who is in charge of Beizhen Fusi!
As long as it is a case handled by the governor, no one can interfere, including Jinyi Qianshi and even the highest ranking commander among the Jinyi Guards!
Because this case is related to relief and not a Qin Dian case, it is relatively special and it is normal to need to ask for instructions.
However, things did not develop as Xiaoqi thought.
A flash of panic flashed in his eyes, and in the next moment, as if he had grasped a life-saving straw, he quickly explained:
"This...didn't His Majesty once decree that no one is allowed to open a position without permission? It is because of this matter that I am concerned about this matter and I am asking for your permission. I hope you will learn from it!"
After hearing this, Tang Guodong calmed down a little, and his attitude became relatively more modest.
"It's true that this is true."
"Your Majesty, why don't you send someone to check? It's best to ask the Governor to confront you in court!"
He was not sure about this matter either, but he was just following orders. He hoped that Zhao Jingzhong would let it go after this matter was over;
Tang Guodong thought for a moment, and then agreed, "Well, if the facts are as you told me, I will punish Tang Jianqiu. If the facts are not the case, you will go to jail for false accusations! Have you thought clearly?"
The reason why he said this was that he hoped that the other party could consider it, and it could be regarded as giving him a step down.
I thought that this matter might be a success, but who would have thought that Xiaoqi refused. After all, it is better for one person to suffer than for everyone to suffer.
He admitted it! Even if it means going to jail, it's worth it.
Jinyiwei Xiaoqi clenched his teeth, and then said: "Speaking to the adults, I have thought very clearly!"
Tang Guodong's face was serious, and then he looked at the officers and soldiers standing aside, "Okay! Then I will grant you what you said! Here comes someone! Go to Beizhen Fusi to ask Tang Jianqiu to come in. If there is any disobedience, he will be punished according to law!"
"yes!!!"
Considering that arresting Tang Jianqiu was not an easy task, they called in a few more officers and soldiers this time to prevent Tang Jianqiu from refusing to obey the law.
At this moment, Tang Jianqiu was feeling annoyed because the criminal refused to bow his head and confess his crime. He originally planned to torture him to extract a confession, but who would have thought that at this moment, the Jinyi Guardsman hurriedly reported;
"Master Zhenfu! Something bad has happened! Mr. Tang of Shuntian Prefecture, please come over. There are many officers and soldiers outside. Please be sure to come!"
"...Why come again? It's so noisy!"
Tang Jianqiu was already upset because of this matter, but now that it happened again, he was really unhappy.
No matter how unhappy and complaining Tang Jianqiu was, he could not agree.
When I walked out of the gate of Fusi, Beizhen, I was surprised to see a large number of officers and soldiers.
He had thought that there would be many people coming this time, but he did not expect that there would be so many people. How could this be like arresting a criminal who committed a heinous crime?
"May I ask you brothers, what are you doing in this town?"
Tang Jianqiu dragged out the doubts in his heart without hesitation. Unexpectedly, he did not get the answer he wanted. All he got in exchange was this reply:
"If you want to know how to get along with our brothers, please let us know."
"What kind of attitude is this!"
Fang Xiaoyu felt a little unhappy before Tang Jianqiu could say anything. Even if they were members of the government, they should not speak like this to Tang Jianqiu, who was a fourth-grade servant.
Tang Jianqiu raised his hand to indicate that it didn't have to be like this. After all, they were just following orders, not to mention they were still officers and soldiers under his father. He didn't plan to care about it at the moment.
"Okay, I, the governor, will go with you."
"please!"
Even if Tang Jianqiu is currently suspected of being guilty, they have to respect Tang Jianqiu because of his status as a fourth-grade official.
It was best for Tang Jianqiu to cooperate like this so as not to suffer physical pain.
At first they thought they would be challenged, but unexpectedly it went so smoothly, which was completely beyond their expectations.
Under the leadership of officers and soldiers, Tang Jianqiu came to Shuntian Mansion. He was not restrained, and his expression was different when he saw his biological father again.
Tang Jianqiu spread out his robe and saluted Tang Guodong who was sitting in the court: "When Tang Jianqiu, the governor of Xiabei Town, met Mr. Yin Tang of Shuntian Prefecture!"
"Tang Jianqiu, you must know this person, right? Someone reported that you donated money for personal use. Let me ask you, is this true?"
Tang Guodong just wants to know the answer now. It would be better if he only uses his own money. If he uses the money and food for relief, it will be troublesome.
"Yes, but not entirely."
Tang Jianqiu would not admit things he had not done. If there were things he had really done wrong, he would admit them.
Tang Guodong was still very surprised when he heard such an answer. He did not expect that his son would actually know the law and break the law and get a one-level penalty!
He tried his best to tolerate his violent temper, almost to the point of scratching his lips.
"Oh? Tang Jianqiu, do you know that the emperor has issued an imperial edict that there are war preparation granaries all over the country, not to mention the Beizhen Fusi who has the authority?
Although our Ming Dynasty advocates four principles, we still have some preparations to prepare for emergencies. If there is a war, we can use it for the soldiers! You are not allowed to open a position without permission!
Anyone who violates the decree will be considered guilty of disobedience. As a governor, have you ever known about this edict? "
Tang Jianqiu looked magnanimous and said, "I know."
Tang Guodong's mood was uncertain. He couldn't even believe that the words just now came from Tang Jianqiu's mouth. Breaking the law knowingly and illegally was a capital crime!
He originally had expectations for Tang Jianqiu, but now he was really disappointed by these remarks.
"If you know it, why do you knowingly commit the crime?"
Tang Jianqiu said without changing his expression: "If I can give you an explanation for the personal use of the relief money, please forgive me for being stupid. I have a few questions to ask Mr. Tang, and I hope you will approve it."
Tang Guodong said: "Just tell me."
"I dare to ask, sir, is the reason why the imperial court's so-called warriors conquered the country to protect the imperial court and the country? To protect the common people?"
In response, Tang Guodong replied without hesitation: "Of course."
This was what Tang Jianqiu wanted. He faced Tang Guodong and said angrily: "May I ask Master Tang, is there any war at the border now? How can other countries invade our Ming Dynasty?"
"That's not true."
"As the saying goes, wars are caused by man-made disasters, and river troubles are caused by natural and man-made disasters. Regardless of natural disasters or man-made disasters, the victims are not the common people. What's more, the local people are suffering from hunger and misery.
Nowadays, some people in the Ming Dynasty still starve to death on the streets because they have no food to eat. Nowadays, floods are flowing across the river, which can be said to be a widespread disaster, and the victims are countless, homeless and living in other places.
Nowadays, wine and meat stink in Zhumen, bones are frozen to death on the road, and people die of hunger in the alleys. As a husband, you can't protect your wife and children! As a minister, you cannot protect your people; as a parent, you cannot protect your children and grandchildren!
Nowadays, the people are suffering from hunger and cold, and every family has no rice to cook. The people are as embarrassed as rats crossing the street, and they have been reduced to a different street. Please tell me, my lord, how is this tragic situation different from the war? "
Hearing this, Tang Guodong's heart was touched, and even the officers and soldiers guarding here couldn't help but feel a little sad.
Tang Jianqiu thought that this was not the end, and expressed what he was thinking: "Although I am not the governor of Beizhen, Fusi, and the governor, I should be the prisoner, but I also understand the ways of the world.
Even though I am a rough man, I am the governor of Dongcheng City, and my position in the court is in the local area! The miserable situation of the refugees is so terrible, how can you bear it? Yu Qing is even more unbearable!
After much thought and consideration, the victims have now become hungry people. If it is delayed for a long time, the hungry people will inevitably rise up and form a riot! Once the mob riots, it will spread to the place, and disaster will be inevitable, causing our people of the Ming Dynasty to suffer from this turmoil!
After much deliberation, the lower official had no choice but to adapt to the situation. He first opened a granary to relieve the hungry people, and then confessed to him in person. Even if Lingchi Daozu had to do so, what would he have to fear? I'm so thoughtful, but I beg you for your enlightenment! "
After saying that, Tang Jianqiu gave a loud bang on his head with respect to show his loyalty. It was precisely because of his act of righteousness that Tang Guodong was deeply moved.
It wasn't until that moment that he realized that his legitimate son had finally grown up!
Tang Guodong was very pleased, and the surrounding officers and soldiers were deeply affected by this. Even if Tang Jianqiu was really guilty, they could not bear to sentence him.
Even though what Tang Jianqiu said really touched him deeply, it still failed to make Tang Guodong relent:
"Everything you said makes sense, not to mention the matter of donating grain and rice, but just resisting the order and disobeying the order is a crime that can be punished with death! Unless the Holy One shows mercy, otherwise..."
Realizing that something was missing, Tang Guodong added a sentence based on the original:
"Wait a minute, what you said just now is certainly true to your loyalty and love for the people, and the words you convey are beyond words. But there is one thing that I don't understand. Why don't you handle it according to the rules? If you ask the imperial court to issue an edict for disaster relief, wouldn't you be innocent?"
Tang Guodong was very curious. How could Tang Jianqiu make such a low-level mistake if he knew the consequences?
Tang Jianqiu was not surprised by this. He clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, if we follow the routine, we will definitely attack back and forth, let alone wait for His Majesty to read the memorial. Now the Holy God is dealing with everything. Even if it is really played, I'm afraid it will be a turn of events.
Such slowness will not help, and the work will fall short in a sudden. I am afraid that the people who starved to death will not be able to get justice, riots have started, and the lives of people are in ruins. It is too late to regret it! "
Tang Guodong was deeply moved. At that moment, he thought like this: "Jianqiu, when you grow up, your father is moved by your generous words. How many officials in the world are you embarrassed by your words?
The world is declining, people are bullied by power, people's hearts are not as old as they used to be, the world is hot and cold, the benefits are like flies chasing the smell, and the righteousness is ignored. If he has the slightest responsibility and the slightest responsibility, he may not stay away from him! "
However, this is not the end, Tang Jianqiu added another sentence on the original basis:
"I naturally know that, everyone knows that eating the emperor's salary and being loyal to the emperor are all things, but loyalty can be divided into true loyalty and foolish loyalty. The world belongs to the Holy One! The common people are the subjects of the Holy One!
Since ancient times, we have been governed by benevolence and filial piety. If I can save tens of thousands of the saint's people at the expense of my own wealth and life, I will be worthy of my shame even though my foolish duty will be a loss! Don't say it's a crime of questioning! Even if Ling Chi chopped off the bones, Tang Jianqiu would still suffer! "
Tang Guodong was deeply touched. At this time, he thought: "Jianqiu, you are worthy of being my son. There are very few officials like you who are safe and loyal to the country. I admire you so much as a father! Even as a father If you are punished for this, my father must protect you!"
As if he had made up his mind, Tang Guodong slapped the gavel on his hand hard, and then made a judgment:
"Hear the verdict! Although the governor is suspected of opening a warehouse privately, what he did was for the sake of the people of the court. I find you innocent of betrayal! Get up!"
"Yes! Thank you, Mr. Tang, for understanding everything!"
Tang Jianqiu stood up with his fists clasped, and then looked at the people on the stage with a righteous expression.
Xiao Qi did not expect that this move not only did not harm Tang Jianqiu, but also made him appreciate by the officers and soldiers. A trace of panic suddenly flashed in his eyes, but he quickly thought of new testimony:
"Does Mr. Tang want to bend the law for personal gain? He is putting the cart before the horse and humbles his position... He is disobedient to his position! Even if Mr. Tang is to be released, he cannot be acquitted based on one-sided words!"
Tang Guodong seemed to have guessed what he would say, and said very neatly: "He opened a warehouse to provide relief, and distributed all the money to the victims without pocketing any of it. Is this a lie?"
Xiaoqi choked up when he heard the words. He stuttered for a long time before saying a complete sentence: "But, but His Majesty's imperial edicts were absolutely true! The edicts are as bright as the heavens, and as an envoy, he opened the relief without permission. It’s just not right!”
