Nanjing was the imperial capital built by Zhuge Liang himself. It was also the place where he served as county magistrate, and it was also the place where his official career started.
In Nanjing County, Zhuge Liang paid a lot.
During his tenure of more than a year, Zhuge Liang traveled all over Nanjing County and had a complete understanding of the villages, mountains, rivers and landforms in various places in Nanjing County. He knows how many people there are in any village.
Which village has any problem? Is it a lack of water, too many mountains and too little land, too many paddy fields but too little land, too many men but too few women, too many widowers and too many young people? Zhuge Liang still remembers all kinds of trivial things. heart.
Zhuge Liang is very careful in his work.
He handles even small things very well.
While Zhuge Liang was building the imperial capital, he also took the opportunity of building Nanjing City to dredge the canals in Nanjing County and build water conservancy. Nanjing is close to rivers and has a well-developed water system. It rarely encounters droughts, but it is prone to flooding.
This era is not like later generations, water conservancy is very powerful.
Now when the water rises, the river can easily change its course and flood countless places.
Zhuge Liang dredged ditches and built dikes to reduce local flooding. At the same time, the land was further reclaimed and more land was carved out.
Zhuge Liang's governance not only promoted water conservancy and farming, but also promoted the education of the people. He specially set up schools in various places and arranged for county government officials to promote reading and literacy.
Everything makes Nanjing look brand new.
Only recently, the city of Nanjing has been a little chaotic, because all the noble sons and daughters of the imperial court have arrived in Nanjing, and the families of many high-ranking officials have also arrived in the county to live in advance.
When there are more people, there will be conflicts of interest and fights will arise.
Especially since Nanjing is the imperial capital, where everyone looks up and down, they are all high-ranking officials and nobles, and they are all family members of officials in the DPRK, so the situation is even more complicated.
During this time, Zhuge Liang was even busier.
In the county government office, in the study.
Zhuge Liang is looking through the information, which involves the planning of Nanjing City Market. The imperial city of Nanjing was built on the pattern of Luoyang and is of grand scale. In addition, the East Market and West Market in the city have also been established.
At present, it is still in the initial stage of operation. Only by operating step by step can we find out the inappropriate places so that we can make timely changes.
While Zhuge Liang was flipping through the pages, the sound of footsteps came, and the attendant came in and said: "Your Majesty, someone outside the mansion has filed a complaint to redress grievances."
"Bring people to the lobby."
Zhuge Liang ordered.
He got up and went to the county government hall. After sitting down, a fat man in his thirties came in. The middle-aged man knelt on the ground with a plop and said loudly: "The villain Chow Tai Fook, please make the decision for the villain."
After saying that, Chow Tai Fook banged his head on the ground.
Zhuge Liang asked: "What grievances do you have?"
Zhou Dafu looked angry and said quickly: "Reporting to the county magistrate, I have built a house called Luo Yuexuan outside Nanjing City, near the bank of Huaishui River, for people to eat and drink."
"I didn't expect that just after I opened my business, there were people from the Zhang family who wanted to buy my house for 10,000 yuan."
"It's so pitiful that the little man spent more than 10,000 yuan in leftover materials to build Luo Yuexuan. Now, it's going to be taken away by force. Please let the county master make the decision."
Zhuge Liang made quick calculations in his mind.
Huai River is located on the edge of Nanjing City and has not yet developed. Many of them are villages. However, in the future, as Nanjing city expands, the Huai River area will definitely develop. In fact, the current Huai River is the Qin Huai River in later generations, but its name has not been changed.
This Chow Tai Fook has a vision.
Zhuge Liang looked at Zhou Dafu with a hint of appreciation.
Zhuge Liang thought about it for a while and suddenly said: "Your business in Luo Yuexuan is probably not just fishing and flower viewing, right?"
Zhou Dafu said quickly: "No, no, just serious fishing, flower viewing, and letting the scholars recite poems and compose poems."
Zhuge Liang suddenly scolded: "It's better to tell the truth."
Chow Tai Fook was suddenly startled, his mind was captured, and he said sarcastically: "Actually, there are also some businesses in brothels, where there are singers and girls selling songs for the entertainment of people coming and going."
Zhuge Liang nodded.
It's just a house, a small business, not many people will covet it, and it has little value.
It's only right to have a hook-and-loop business.
This is normal.
Zhuge Liang changed the subject and asked: "Which Zhang family are you trying to sue?"
Zhou Dafu said: "The Zhang family of Zhang Shangshu, the official department."
Zhuge Liang raised his eyebrows.
Zhang Zhao!
When it comes to Zhang Zhao, it's even more complicated.
Zhuge Liang believed that it was impossible for Zhang Zhao to end up personally. Based on his understanding of Zhang Zhao, Zhang Zhao was greedy for money and could make countless amounts of money with just a stroke of his pen. It is completely unnecessary to make money by such means.
Too low-level!
So shameful!
Zhuge Liang looked at Chow Dafu again and said in a deep voice: "Chow Dafu, you are suing the Zhang family or someone from the Zhang family. If the matter is true, even if Zhang Shangshu breaks the law, I can make the decision for you. If you intend to bite me, The Zhang family must be dealt with."
Zhou Dafu immediately said: "Reporting to the county magistrate, the person the villain is suing is Zhang Xi, the housekeeper of the Zhang family."
Zhuge Liang said: "Explain it carefully."
Chow Dafu said: "Zhang Xi personally said that he was doing business for the Zhang family, and it was the Zhang family who took a fancy to the villain's house. The villain didn't agree at first. When he went out, he drove his car and hit the villain's servant. .”
"Zhang Xi also threatened the villain that if he didn't agree, he would be forced to walk away without food."
"It's so pitiful that a villain can't offend the Zhang family. However, you can't bully people like this. You bought my property for ten thousand dollars. I invested more than one million dollars in total."
"Although I, Zhou Dafu, have no abilities, I am at least a member of the Zhou family in Lujiang. Although I have no direct relationship with the governor Zhou Yu, I am still listed in the Zhou family tree."
Zhuge Liang looked as usual.
It only makes sense that Chow Tai Fook has the background of the Zhou family. If Chow Tai Fook doesn't have any background, even in a relatively remote area of Nanjing County, Chow Tai Fook won't be able to get it.
Zhuge Liang's expression remained unchanged and he continued: "You said that Zhang Xi wants to rob your property, do you have any evidence? If it is just empty talk, I will also punish you with slander."
"Of course there is."
Chow Tai Fook answered immediately.
He took out a piece of contract from his sleeve, held it in his hand and said, "Your Majesty, this is the written document Zhang Xi made to forcefully buy the villain's Luo Yuexuan for 10,000 yuan. In addition, in the past few days, Zhang Xi has been He brought more than a dozen people to make trouble and find fault, and there are witnesses."
Zhuge Liang thought quickly and said coldly: "Chow Dafu, I'll ask you again, is Governor Zhou involved?"
"No!"
Chow Tai Fook answered immediately.
He said loudly: "The Grand Governor has always been very strict with the people of the Zhou family. No one dares to do anything in the name of the Grand Governor. The villain built Luoyuexuan by the Huaihe River because he has some connections. That’s when we created a foundation.”
"Zhang Xiqiang bought Luo Yuexuan and said he would do things for the Zhang family, but the villain found out that Zhang Xi is greedy and likes to do things in the name of the Zhang family. I sincerely ask the county magistrate to make the decision for the villain."
Zhuge Liang nodded and roughly came up with an idea, saying: "Go back and wait, I will give you justice."
"Resign, villain!"
Chow Dafu stood up and stepped back respectfully.
He had expectations in his heart, because Zhuge Liang always loved the people like a son and would not tolerate evil people harming the people.
Zhuge Liang looked at Chow Tai Fook's leaving figure, thinking about how to deal with this matter, as Zhang Zhao would be very sensitive. If Zhang Zhao violates laws and disciplines, Zhuge Liang will never be afraid.
It is true that Zhang Zhao is the head of the hundred officials, Zhuge Liang is also a disciple of the emperor, a person of Lu Xuan, and he also has a background.
Zhang Zhao did not break the law. It was the Zhang family who made the decision without permission.
This is different.
Zhuge Liang did not take anyone immediately. At present, it is just Chow Tai Fook's one-sided statement, and we need to understand it in detail. Zhuge Liang personally visited the Zhang family to understand Zhang Xi's situation.
According to the information obtained, Zhang Xi was indeed domineering. He took advantage of being the housekeeper of the Zhang family and plundered money wantonly. He also raised a group of thugs, kept concubines outside, and forcibly bought a lot of land and shops.
Zhuge Liang understood clearly, prepared all Zhang Xi's evidence, and also merged Chow Tai Fook's matters.
Considering Zhang Zhao's face, Zhuge Liang did not take the person directly, but arranged for someone to go to Zhang's house to inform Zhang Cheng to come to the county government to discuss matters. Zhang Cheng is Zhang Zhao's eldest son. He is in his early twenties and is responsible for many things in the Zhang family.
Not long after, Zhang Cheng entered the county government office arrogantly.
Zhang Zhao was the head of the officials of the Wu Kingdom, and the Wu Kingdom was not as weak as in history. It had the momentum to dominate the world, and Zhang Cheng's status also rose accordingly.
Zhang Cheng saw Zhuge Liang, nodded and said, "I've met Zhuge County Magistrate."
Zhuge Liang said unhurriedly: "Mr. Zhang, I have received a report that your housekeeper Zhang Xi is domineering. He uses his status as Zhang Shangshu to amass money wantonly, and even feeds thugs to extort people."
"I invite Mr. Zhang here because I hope Mr. Zhang will come forward and escort Zhang Xi to the county government for questioning. First, it will save the Zhang family's face. Second, I must enforce the law impartially and protect my position."
"Absolutely impossible."
Zhang Cheng held his head high and said forcefully: "Magistrate Zhuge, you have definitely misunderstood. My Zhang family's housekeeper, Zhang Xi, is a humble and kind-hearted man. How can he try to steal something by clever means?"
He looked arrogant and said in a deep voice: "Please Magistrate Zhuge not to frame good people at will."
Zhuge Liang said: "I have solid evidence and will not frame good people."
Zhang Cheng stared at Zhuge Liang, his expression becoming more and more impatient, and said: "Even if it is evidence, it may be false evidence. Magistrate Zhuge, if you have enough energy, you can stare at other people and my Shangshu Mansion. do what?"
"Is it possible that he wants to make a name for himself through this?"
"Let me tell you, Shangshufu is not afraid of anyone's provocation. And you have to be careful. Once you knock your teeth, your mouth will be full of blood."
"The county magistrate Zhuge takes care of himself."
Zhang Cheng flicked his sleeves, turned around and left.
Zhuge Liang chuckled. He was still thoughtful, but others didn't appreciate it.
You can't blame him.
In fact, Zhuge Liang didn't care whether Zhang Cheng cooperated or not. All he cares about is to inform the Zhang family, not to put himself in a disadvantageous situation, to save Zhang Zhao's face, and to get things done.
If the other party is shameless, there is no need to think about it again.
"Somebody come!"
Zhuge Liang shouted the order.
"exist!"
The Yamen servant came forward and saluted.
Zhuge Liang ordered: "Go and find out where Zhang Xi, Zhang Zhao's housekeeper, is, capture Zhang Xi and put him in jail."
"Here!"
The yamen servant quickly went to make arrangements.
The yamen officers went to arrest the person and soon found Zhang Xi in a brothel in the city. If he were an ordinary yamen servant and met Zhang Xi, the steward of Shangshu Mansion, he would not dare to act rashly, but the county yamen were all trained by Zhuge Liang.
Dare to do things and not be afraid of trouble.
The most important point is that Zhuge Liang can resist things. If anything happens, Zhuge Liang will take care of it. He will not affect the government officials, let alone let the government officials take the blame. When the officials of the county government meet Zhang Xi, they will directly kill him. He was beaten unconscious and taken away to jail.
The news soon spread to the Zhang family. When Zhang Cheng got the news, he was furious.
Zhuge Liang is so brave.
Dare to arrest anyone from the Zhang family.
Zhang Cheng personally went to the county government office and ordered Zhuge Liang to release the people, but Zhuge Liang scolded Zhang Cheng so hard that his head was bloody. Zhang Cheng returned to Shangshu Mansion in embarrassment, still furious.
These years of pampering and being surrounded by sycophants made Zhang Cheng more pampered and domineering.
He was ready to take revenge on Zhuge Liang.
When Zhang Cheng was angry, his attendants went home and reported that Zhang Zhao had arrived in Nanjing first and was setting up office work in the palace.
Zhang Cheng's anger surged and he had lost his mind. Thinking about his father's return, he gritted his teeth and said: "Zhuge Liang, Zhuge Liang, I'm going to make you walk around without food. If you offend me, Zhang Cheng, punish the people of my Zhang family, you You will regret it.”
He left Zhang's house and hurried to the Ministry of Officials.
