That night, in the yard where Zhang Pu was, someone suddenly threw something in. It made a "pop" sound, which immediately attracted the attention of the Dongchang fan. Then, a crumpled piece of paper was immediately delivered to Jiang, the stall owner of the Dongchang. Winter's hands.
Jiang Dong frowned after looking at it, feeling that this matter was a bit tricky.
This piece of paper said that he knew a lot about the Qian family's violations of laws and disciplines, and if the court could clear Zhang Hanru's name, it could help Zhang Xunjian.
Although there is no signature on this piece of paper, Jiang Dong can probably guess that it was written by the Changshu Zhang family, that is, Zhang Hanru's family or clan. However, this matter is not easy to handle!
Zhang Hanru was executed by Cao Huachun, the former admiral of Dongchang. Of course, this must have been according to the order, that is to say, it was the order of the current emperor. Therefore, if this matter is to be changed, the emperor will have to admit that he was wrong. Although everyone knows that the culprit of this matter must be the Qian family, who colluded with Cao Huachun and deceived the emperor to kill Zhang Hanru, and at the same time brought down Wen Tiren.
Of course, Cao Huachun can also be said to have been deceived by the Qian family, but no matter what, if this case is to be overturned, it involves Qian Qianyi, Wen Tiren, Cao Huachun and the current emperor. This matter is too difficult!
After thinking about this for a while, Jiang Dong sighed in his heart. He didn't understand the situation back then. For him, it was okay that this matter involved other people. Even if the current Dongchang Admiral Wang Chengen was Cao Huachun's adopted son, it wouldn't be a big deal. After all, the emperor had revealed that he was Cao Huachun's adopted son. I don't like the trend of adopting adopted children in the palace. But this matter also involves the emperor, so it will be difficult.
Jiang Dong finally decided not to tell Zhang Pu about this matter. If the Qian family really had so many violations of laws and disciplines, they would have investigated it themselves. I don’t believe they can’t be found out.
When Zhang Pu got up early the next morning, his eyes were slightly red. It could be seen that he did not sleep well last night. However, he was in good spirits. After having a little breakfast, he went out under the leadership of Jiang Dong and others.
But what surprised Zhang Pu was that as soon as he entered the yamen gate, he found something wrong. There seemed to be no one there. After walking into the Yamen, this feeling became more obvious.
When they arrived at the lobby of the Yamen, Pan Xiuwen, the magistrate, hurried out to greet him. He only brought one family member with him. He said to Zhang Pu with a bitter face: "Sir, yesterday evening, all the Yamen servants asked for leave one after another. They all said that there was something going on at home, and even the classics could not be found. to people.
When Zhang Pu heard this, he couldn't help but be furious. It's not obvious. Today he was going to investigate the affairs of Qian's family. As a result, these government officials and even Dian Shi avoided him, leaving him with no one to use.
"The Qian family really covers the sky with one hand in Changshu!" He laughed angrily and said sternly, "I don't believe it. How can the Qian family be more powerful than the imperial court? A mere dismissed official can turn the world upside down. ?”
At this point, he stared at Pan Xiuwen and shouted sternly: "You have only one hour to gather manpower for me. If you don't have enough manpower, don't be the county magistrate!"
Upon hearing this, Pan Xiuwen, who had been weak in attitude just now, suddenly became tough and immediately responded to Zhang Pu: "It's so powerful. Your Excellency feels that this subordinate is incompetent. Even though he is impeaching me, people are hiding from him. How could I?" I have ten clones of myself, but can I give you a hundred more to use?"
After saying that, he actually rolled up his sleeves and prepared to leave.
"You..." Zhang Pu heard this and saw him turn around. For a moment, he was so angry that he couldn't even speak.
At this moment, he really felt Qian Qianyi's energy in the place, and he still wanted to keep some things simple.
To be honest, there was nothing he could do about Pan Xiuwen's rogue behavior. Because his errand was not for Pan Xiuwen, the power in his hands could only impeach local officials. The specific rewards and punishments for local officials still have to be given by the court. Officials like the Changshu County Magistrate were dealt with by the officials. Of course, if the emperor wanted to intervene, there would be no problem.
Just when Zhang Pu was extremely angry, Jiang Dong beside him said coldly: "If you dare not cooperate, believe it or not, I will let you taste the power of my Dongchang right away?"
As soon as the word "Dongchang" came out of his mouth, Pan Xiuwen couldn't move his legs that he had just lifted up. His body suddenly became motionless as if someone had cast a restraining technique.
Now more than ten years have passed since the days when the factory guards were most arrogant during the Tianqi years. Even in the early years of Chongzhen, factory guards were confined to the yamen and could not go out. But starting last year, factory guards became active again.
According to rumors, the emperor knew everything about the outside world and even knew many secret things. This was all due to the factory guards.
This means that the factory guard has been reused by the emperor! And with the original authority of the factory guard, there is really no need to ask the officials for instructions. For a seventh-grade county magistrate like him, he will be arrested as soon as possible. And Dongchang's methods are also rumored to be quite brutal.
Pan Xiuwen himself felt that he was not tough enough to fight against Dongchang, and secretly complained in his heart, but he had to turn around and said with a troubled expression: "This stall owner, it's not that I don't want to do things, but this..., You should also be able to see at the stalls that Xiaguan is almost the only one left here in the county government. Xiaguan is not a local, and he has only been in office for a year. It is really a bit difficult to find people in a hurry. It’s difficult!”
Zhang Pu saw Jiang Dong's appearance and convinced the county magistrate to relent. He couldn't help but feel relieved. He once again felt the benefits brought by the emperor sending Dongchang Fanfu to his side.
Jiang Dong ignored Pan Xiuwen's submission and said coldly, expressionless, "I think you haven't forgotten Zhang Xun's words. No matter what method you use, as well as the county magistrate and the chief registrar, Let's all work together to find a solution. If we don't have enough manpower within the time limit, I will capture you immediately and serve you well. Because I have enough reasons to suspect that you are trying to rebel against the imperial envoy!"
Good guy, as soon as he opened his mouth, he immediately put on a traitorous hat. Most people really can't afford this hat.
Of course, for Dongchang, this kind of hat is actually very ordinary. Detecting this matter was originally one of Dongchang's responsibilities.
If things like Changshu County Government are really serious, it cannot be said that there is no reason to label it. When Pan Xiuwen heard this, he was a little scared. Facing the powerful Dongchang, he didn't dare.
He also heard that just last year, factory guards were dispatched, and many officials in the capital were accused of treason and their homes were confiscated and executed. Who dares not to take this kind of thing seriously?
Therefore, Pan Xiuwen's attitude completely softened, and he quickly responded to Jiang Dong with a smile on his face: "Don't worry, stall, I am absolutely loyal to the king. Even if they hide, I will definitely gather enough people to provide for Zhang." Patrol dispatch."
After he finished speaking, he apologized and hurried away immediately.
Watching him leave, Zhang Pu raised his fists and saluted Jiang Dong, and said sincerely: "This time, thanks to the stall!"
"Your Majesty is working for the Emperor, so I naturally have to protect Your Majesty." When Jiang Dong saw this, he just smiled and replied, "But it can be seen that the Qian family is powerful, so please be careful in dealing with it."
After finishing speaking, he also comforted Zhang Pu and said: "Actually, even if I don't come forward, your Excellency can still solve the problem. Mr. Yang, the censor of Zuodu, is in Yangzhou. As long as you send a letter, I will definitely be able to help you!"
Zhang Pu was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then remembered Yang Tinglin's enthusiasm. If he was still in Yangzhou, he should have no doubt about it. However, at this time, after he personally felt the power of the Qian family, he became a little suspicious.
The influence of the Qian family in the officialdom is far greater than previously imagined!
Seeing him like this, Jiang Dong guessed the doubts in his heart. After thinking about it, he pointed out to him: "If I guessed correctly, Master Yang was suddenly appointed as the censor of Zuodu and went south, and behaved like this. It is the emperor's fault." I was worried that the Lord wouldn’t be able to handle it here, so I specially sent Lord Yang to Jiangnan to take charge!”
He was from Dongchang, and he knew much more about the emperor's trust and respect for officials in the court and what the emperor cared about than the officials from the foreign court. At least there are some things that the outer court has to rely on guesswork, while the east factory gets orders directly. The difference is still very big.
After hearing this, Zhang Pu couldn't help but feel overjoyed. After thinking about it, he felt that this was indeed a possibility.
Therefore, he did not try to be brave and immediately wrote a letter and sent someone to send it to Yangzhou Mansion immediately. If Zuodu Yushi was gone, he would send it to Yingtian Mansion.
As for the county government, within an hour limited by Zhang Pu, not only the county magistrate, but also the county magistrate, the chief registrar, and Dian Shi who didn't know where to go, all appeared together. A large group of yamen servants, sergeants, etc. came, all obeying orders in a well-behaved manner.
Among them, Dian Shi even smiled and explained to Jiang Dong: "Xiaoguan went out yesterday to hunt down thieves. After hearing that something happened at the county government, he immediately rushed back to wait for orders and kept the stall waiting for so long. I'm really sorry!"
The county magistrate and the chief registrar did the same. They each found reasons to explain to Jiang Dong. Zhang Pu, the chief officer next to him, was left out in the cold.
In this regard, Zhang Pu did not interrupt them, but sneered in his heart and secretly said: Just wait and see, you all look down on me, I will deal with you sooner or later!
Not long after, a group of officials, some in sedans and some on horseback, left the county government office in a mighty manner. What they have to do is to verify what is recorded in the land account books. Only after the verification is true, will the amount be further evaluated and the arrears will be checked.
In response to this, the Qian family was also anxious. Facing Dongchang's naked threat, the Qian family's power could not block it and could only watch. However, they were not helpless. They had secretly instructed the local officials to deal with Zhang Pu and hold him back. On the other hand, a speed boat was sent to report the news to Qian Qianyi in a hurry.
They didn't know that Qian Qianyi actually had a headache.
In the Yangzhou Prefecture, the newly appointed Zuodu Censor Yang Tinglin personally took charge and strictly supervised the fire cases in the warehouses of various government offices.
The censor of Zuodu was the top civil servant in the Ming Dynasty. He was a second-rank official. His responsibilities are to correct and impeach hundreds of officials, to defend those who have been wronged, and to supervise various departments.
All ministers who are treacherous, villainous, treacherous, and disruptive of the government will be impeached.
All officials who are corrupt, corrupt, and violate official discipline will be impeached.
Anyone who is academically dishonest, writes a petition to make a statement, or hopes to make further use of it will be impeached.
During the pilgrimage and inspection, whether the virtuous minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs was dismissed or not.
The heavy prisoners in the prison will be executed in the outer dynasty, and together with the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple, they will be pacified. They follow the orders in the interior and follow the orders in the outer areas, each doing their own thing.
It can almost be said that the powers of the Zuodu Censor include everything. The warehouses of various government offices in Yangzhou Prefecture caught fire at the same time. From a certain point of view, it was a very serious case. With the dignity of the second rank, he is directly stationed here. Unless he really dares to rebel, ordinary officials can only obey orders.
Under Yang Tinglin's severe urging in the past few days, the prefect of Yangzhou Prefecture and other local officials had no choice but to work hard. In fact, there was no need for them to work hard. They summarized the situation to Qian Qianyi, and one by one Screaming endlessly. If it drags on any longer and a memorial from Zuodu Yushi reaches the emperor's court, maybe this matter will really get serious.
The current emperor is not a good person. If it is determined that someone is colluding with the government and suspected of treason, then I don't know how many people will be unlucky. Last year, many officials, including cabinet ministers, were all convicted of treason because of the Shanxi merchants' collusion with the captives.
Therefore, because it was related to their own interests, these officials all agreed with Qian Qianyi and wanted to join forces to fight Zhang Pu. But now, the situation has escalated, and senior officials like Zuo Du Yushi are in charge. They can't handle it anymore, so they want to retreat.
Even if Qian Qianyi tells them that Yang Tinglin is actually just the Zuodu Censor of Nanjing, not comparable to the Zuodu Censor of the capital; even if Qian Qianyi tells them that the Zuodu Censor is actually just like that, even his nominal subordinates, The thirteen supervisory censors, except for important assessment opinions during the initial one-year probation period, basically have no control over...
All these things, he said earnestly, but those people still didn't listen. Even when he was desperate, the governor of Yangzhou Prefecture said to him bluntly: "Mr. Yushan, we can't compare with you. If you come back one day, you will start as a minister, and you have a wide network of people in the court, including many frontier officials. Your disciples and old friends. And we..."
"It seems that Zhang Pu is not in Yangzhou Mansion either. I don't know where he went. It's useless for us to hold on. No matter what, we must give an explanation to Mr. Zuodu Yushi!"
"..."
Qian Qianyi had no choice but to introduce the pre-arranged scapegoat. At the same time, he was also a little puzzled. He did not expect Zhang Pu to leave suddenly on the day Yang Tinglin launched the attack. They were all attracted by Yang Tinglin, and they didn't know where Zhang Pu went? This made him very angry!
In this life, how could we capsize such a young man and humiliate him in front of so many people!
Qian Qianyi was very angry, but he didn't show it in front of Liu Rushi. He still accompanied Liu Rushi to visit the mountains and rivers, reciting poems and composing poems, but he didn't show anything to save his face.
But on this day, when he and Liu Rushi were about to go out for fun, a fast horse came. Before anyone arrived, a voice came from far away: "Master, it's not good..."
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