Ming Dynasty, capital.
Xie Jin and Yang Shiqi went to Wuying Hall together. Zhu Yunwen saw that the two of them were very cold and pointed to the stove beside them: "The stools have been prepared for you. Sit down and talk."
The two of them bowed and thanked each other, sat by the fire, and stretched out their cold hands to warm themselves.
Xie Jin rubbed his hands and said to Zhu Yunwen: "Your Majesty, the Ministry of Punishment has been interrogating officials from the Fujian Chief Envoy Division, the Inspectorate Envoy Division, the Capital Command Shi Division, and the Xingdu Command Shi Division for several days. The personnel involved have been basically verified, and they have There are not many discrepancies in the list held by the Security Bureau. Only five officials are innocent. The Ministry of Punishment will make a decision after the main trial."
Zhu Yunwen picked up a cup of tea and blew it: "The Security Bureau acts in a hurry and follows the authority in a hurry. It is inevitable that a few people will be wrongly accused. Once they are found out, they will be released early, promoted to a higher level, and sent back to Fujian to serve. There is no need to wait for the main trial. result."
Yang Shiqi and Xie Jin looked at each other and nodded slightly.
The number of officials affected by the rebellion by Wang Zhonghe, the chief envoy of Fujian, was much greater than the number of officials affected by the Zhou king Zhu Xi in Kaifeng Mansion. Although Zhu Xi was a vassal king and had reached out to command the capital, he was still a vassal king. Even though he was a brother-in-law with others, he didn't dare to go to the military camp openly for inspection. He even discredited his contacts with local officials. How could Wang Zhonghe do things conveniently? Go wherever you go, take care of whatever you want.
At that time, the collapse of the officialdom of Kaifeng Prefecture was limited to the jurisdiction of Kaifeng Prefecture, and the impact on other prefectures was not significant. But now Fujian is directly collapsing in patches, covering the entire Sansi Yamen Office. Even some businessmen are involved. The seriousness of the problem can be said to be rare in the Jianwen Dynasty.
With so many officials fallen at once, how to fill the vacancies became a huge problem. It was obviously unrealistic to directly transfer hundreds of officials from the capital.
Xijiang Province has brought a group of officials and supervisors, and the capital cannot find more officials to fill the vacancies in a short period of time. There are many supervisors, but they are not suitable to directly serve as senior officials. There are several innocent officials at the moment. It would be better to send him back to Fujian as soon as possible to do something. Otherwise, Yu Xin can only rely on the Security Bureau and dilapidated prefecture and county offices in Fujian. How can he achieve governance and help Fujian recover from the trauma as soon as possible?
Xie Jin hesitated for a moment and then said: "Your Majesty, the interrogation by the Ministry of Justice has been fruitless. The main reason is that Wang Zhonghe is still in the hands of the Security Bureau. As the mastermind of this case, should he be brought to the Ministry of Justice for interrogation..."
The Ministry of Punishment did not dare to decide the case directly because the main officials under review were the commander of the capital, Shi Guoqing, the commander of the capital, Shi Qidong, and the governor Cao Jin. These people may be said to be the masterminds, but the core figure is Wang Zhonghe after all. It is somewhat inappropriate to only use the confessions of these few people.
As for Wang Zhonghe's confession, it was sent directly to the Ministry of Punishment by the Security Bureau and not by anyone.
Zhu Yunwen took out a scroll from the side and said calmly: "After the investigation is completed, the Security Bureau will send Wang Zhonghe to the Ministry of Justice. Before that, there is no need to ask anymore. This person is probably related to the Yin soldiers." I won’t feel at ease if we don’t find out the clues about the past and present.”
Yang Shiqi nodded. Yu Xin's ability to hand over Wang Zhonghe to the Security Bureau showed that the situation may have exceeded the cabinet's expectations. Whether Gujin and Yinbing are related to Wang Zhonghe must be investigated clearly.
"Do you have any opinions on how Fujian can recover?"
Zhu Yunwen asked.
Yang Shiqi withdrew his warm hand and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, judging from the documents sent by Governor Yu, the Security Bureau and the local governments in Fujian, the problems in Fujian are mainly related to officialdom and harsh government. Although the people have been under pressure for many years, they have suffered a lot. Although there are many, it does not damage the fundamentals and the overall situation. In order to quickly restore the vitality of Fujian, influential and talented officials should be selected to enter Fujian to serve as chief envoys and assist Governor Yu in governing."
Xie Jin agreed: "The candidate for Fujian's chief envoy needs to be determined early."
Zhu Yunwen unfolded the map of mountains and seas and looked up at the two of them: "Who do you think is better as the chief envoy of Fujian?"
Xie Jin recommended: "I think Guo Zi can take on this responsibility."
Zhu Yunwen knew Guo Zi, who entered the Imperial Academy in the 14th year of Hongwu's reign, became a Jinshi in the 18th year of Hongwu's reign, and first served as the director of the household examination. Because he did not tolerate sand in his eyes and did not tolerate corrupt people, he had an excellent reputation. He was later recommended by Yu Xin. Zhu Yuanzhang promoted Guo Zi to the post of Zuo Qiandu censor of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and later to the post of Zuo counselor, Chief Secretary of Peking.
The reason why Zhang Bing, the chief envoy of Peking, achieved remarkable achievements was due to Guo Zi's contribution. It is true that this person is talented. I heard that his abacus is superb. Even the graduates of the Imperial College are no match for his arithmetic skills. Qian Gu's calculation is very powerful.
However, in Zhu Yunwen's view, Guo Zi was a cadre who was too honest, lacked the will to develop, and was somewhat deficient in strategy and overall view. In a word, Guo Zi is a person who is good at solving problems, but not a person who is good at finding problems.
Zhu Yunwen looked at Yang Shiqi: "Do you have anyone to recommend?"
Yang Shiqi understood that the person recommended by Xie Jin was not in line with Zhu Yunwen's wishes, so he had to say: "I recommend Zhao Wan (gong)."
Zhu Yunwen weighed it.
Zhao Fan was not well-known and had little presence in the Jianwen Dynasty. Even four years before Jianwen, Zhao Fan did not hold an official position. In the final analysis, this man was too filial. Because of his father's death, he was directly inactive for four years, one year longer than others.
This person was also an official of the Hongwu Dynasty. In the 23rd year of Hongwu, he was appointed as the head of the Ministry of War. He showed extraordinary military ability. He kept the Ming Dynasty Fortress in his heart and could make plans at will. In the twenty-eighth year of Hongwu's reign, he was promoted to Wai Lang, a member of the Arsenal Department of the Ministry of War, who was careful and meticulous in his work. In the 31st year of Hongwu, Zhao Wei went a step further and was promoted to the right to participate in politics in Zhejiang. Not only did he have strategies to calm the people, he was an honest official, and won the hearts of the people, he was also very strategic and made contributions to the fight against Japanese pirates.
Before Zhu Yunwen ascended the throne, Zhao You resigned due to his father's death and did not resume his duties until the fourth year of Jianwen.
Zhu Yunwen believed that although Zhao Wei was weaker than Guo Zi in terms of overall ability, he was stronger than Guo Zi in terms of strategy, courage and insight. And the land in Fujian needs talents like Zhao Fan even more.
"Transfer Zhao You to Fujian and serve as the chief envoy of Fujian. In addition, Zhou Zhixin is appointed as the inspector of Fujian."
Zhu Yunwen finalized the candidate.
Zhou Zhixin dared to impeach any officials he thought could be impeached. He had a cold face and a high reputation among the people. He was appointed as the inspector of Fujian, aiming to clear up unjust cases and appease the people.
Xie Jin and Yang Shiqi stood up and agreed.
Zhu Yunwen waved to Xie Jin and Yang Shiqi to come forward, and then clicked on the map: "I believe that Taiping Port and Quanzhou Port are crucial to whether Fujian can recover in a short time. Yu Xin and Zhao Wen should be reminded to rectify the ports. , carry out long-distance trade, and at the same time use sea lanes to provide convenience and support for the transshipment of materials in Jianning Prefecture, Shaowu Prefecture and other places."
Xie Jin and Yang Shiqi thought deeply about it and each offered their own suggestions.
In the Security Bureau headquarters on the west side of the palace, Liu Changge looked at Wang Zhonghe, who was no longer a human being. He lifted Wang Zhonghe's drooped chin with a bloody whip and asked coldly: "You said it was the Fujian Security Bureau Qianhu Sun Zhengcheng leaked the secret and let you know the news that the strange Taoist Jing Guan was killed by Guo Luan, but have you ever thought that even Sun Zhengcheng didn't know about it! Tell me, where did you get the news? !”
Wang Zhonghe was beaten to the point of dying, and his cheeks trembled slightly: "I have already said it, no matter how you ask, it will be the same. Liu Changge, if you are a man, just give me a good time!"
Liu Changge took a step back and waved his hand. A sergeant from the Security Bureau picked up a bottle full of alcohol and poured it directly over Wang Zhonghe's head. The alcohol flowed into the wound, and the severe pain made Wang Zhonghe instantly become ferocious. , struggling painfully, shaking the iron chain with a rattling sound.
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After a long time, only trembling and fear remained.
Liu Changge clapped his hands, and Wang Zhonghe's parents, wife, and children were taken outside the prison door and knelt on the ground.
"Wang Zhonghe, if you don't explain clearly, they will all die."
Liu Changge said coldly.
Wang Zhonghe looked at his closest relative, his eyes full of pain and despair. The rebellion is to destroy the three tribes. Liu Changge is threatening himself with them now, so what kind of threat is it? They are already destined to die!
Liu Changge saw through Wang Zhonghe's thoughts, pointed at Wang Zhonghe's two sons and one daughter, and said slowly: "As long as you cooperate with the Security Bureau and explain clearly the past and present affairs, I can guarantee that the three of them can survive. , As for the others, I can’t save them, you know this. I’ll give you time to think about whether you want to keep their lives or not. Come and light incense.”
Tiny incense is lit.
Liu Changge turned around indifferently: "One stick of incense is extinguished. If you don't answer, you will kill one person until everyone is dead. I really want to know, is the past and present really important to you enough to risk the lives of the whole family?"
Wang Zhonghe looked at his relatives begging for their lives, at the crying children, at his old and vicissitudes of parents, and shouted to Liu Changge: "You have the ability to come to me, what does it have to do with them?"
Liu Changge said nothing, but turned his back to Wang Zhonghe and pointed at the incense.
Time passed by and the incense disappeared silently. A soldier swung his knife and chopped off the heads of Wang Zhonghe's father. The strong smell of blood spread instantly.
Wang Zhonghe struggled and cursed Liu Changge, but Liu Changge remained unmoved, as cold as a cold mountain.
The incense burned again.
Wang Zhonghe watched helplessly as his parents and wife were killed, leaving only three children who cried so hard that they couldn't make a sound. He shouted: "That's enough, how can you guarantee that they can survive? It's easy to kill them in ancient and modern times!" "
Liu Changge turned around slowly, with a cold and stern look: "Are there anyone who the Security Bureau cannot protect?"
Wang Zhonghe gritted his teeth and said, "Is the Security Bureau really safe?"
Liu Changge felt cold all over, and a fierce murderous aura suddenly emerged. He took two steps and said, "You mean there are people from ancient and modern times in the Security Bureau. Who are they?"
Wang Zhonghe looked deeply at his children and dead relatives, and said painfully: "I need a pardon document from Emperor Jianwen. As long as they are exempted from the death penalty, I will explain everything."
"Just waive the pardon document. I'm here."
Zhu Yunwen walked over slowly, not showing the slightest discomfort when faced with the scene of blood flowing all over the floor and heads rolling down.
