I go to the ancient imperial examinations

Chapter 186
Another hospital in Shangsi County.

"Miss, the hot water is ready, why don't you take a bath first?" He Nuan looked at Zhan Feiyu who was staring at the book in a daze. After Qiye received the secret letter, he sent the lady back to another hospital and left quickly. The lady It's normal to be lost.

Suddenly regaining consciousness, Zhan Feiyu patted his face, "No, I'll finish this article first."

He Nuan wanted to persuade him. He returned from Huai County after a long journey. It was the end of the day, but seeing Zhan Feiyu who was starting to grind, He Nuan swallowed his words and walked out of the study slowly.

"Gentleman! "After seeing the title, the original sentence immediately appeared in Zhan Feiyu's mind. This title comes from "The Analects of Confucius. Gongye No. [-]". ?”

The original text means that Confucius commented on Zijian and said: "This man is really a gentleman. If there is no gentleman in Lu, where did he learn this kind of character?"

Zijian: surnamed Mi, mixed names, Zijian, a disciple of Confucius, because of his high morals, Confucius has such an evaluation.

Under the bright light of candles, after Zhan Feiyu studied the ink, he already had a sentence to solve the problem and a successor to the problem in his mind, so he quickly wrote down on the paper: If there is a gentleman, he is called a gentleman.The name of a husband and gentleman is only given to those who have become virtuous...

After the three horses were settled in the yard, He Sheng took a long look at the study room lit by candles, "Miss is still studying?"

"There is still an article to write, brother, the clothes are mended, I'll bring them to you." He Nuan got up and walked into the house.

After a while, He Nuan handed the two mended blouses to He Sheng, "Outsiders say Miss is lucky, and she studied under Master Gu, but no one knows how hard Miss studies."

Although the daughter of the aristocratic family also has to learn piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, as well as the housekeeper, in He Nuan's opinion, Zhan Feiyu who can't sleep for six hours a day is really suffering.

After taking the clothes, He Sheng looked at his sister who was struggling with injustice, and comforted him: "It's like when we were trained, no matter how hard or tired we are, we can get over it."

He Nuan naturally understands this truth, and just feels sorry for Zhan Feiyu, "What about when you are not a student? Where do you go to settle down? Miss said that reading poetry and books is the capital for her to settle down."

He Sheng, who was always dull, couldn't help laughing, "I have learned to hang book bags with Miss."

He Nuan glared angrily, and also smiled, "After two days, those people will come over, I'm the big maid next to Miss."

In the study room, Zhan Feiyu didn't know the bickering between the two brothers and sisters, and Zhan Feiyu's thoughts flowed like a fountain: Someone who regards himself as a gentleman, can he be called a gentleman?Self-taught people are not happy with the reputation that is not expected today, and those who talk about others do not want it.If you have a reputation, you must try it.But it is clear and clear, and there is also evidence, that is, like a fish in history...

Unlike the quietness of other courtyards, the entire Huai County was completely blown up with the arrival of Sui Baode.

Two hundred elites from the Nanxuan Guards escorted Cao Butou and others into the county seat. The black cloth covering their faces had been torn off, so they were recognized as soon as they entered the city gate, causing an uproar. The soldiers and the people who watched the excitement probably blocked the road.

Sui Baode took over the county government office, packed six or seventy people from Cao Butou's class into the cell, sent soldiers to guard the prison, and then refused to see the county magistrate Zhao, which made Zhao county magistrate and others anxious all night.

At dawn the next day, county magistrate Zhao brought Wang Xiancheng, Hou Xianwei and others to see Sui Qianhu again.

"My lord, at Catcher Cao's side, we firmly insist that the news is wrong, and the law does not blame everyone. Sui Qianhu can't deal with all of us." Outside the gate of the courtyard, Wang Xiancheng lowered his voice. It was so unlucky to be caught by Nan Xuanwei.

"Hmph, this matter is so important that you didn't report it to me. Now that something happened, Sui Qianhu should be punished lightly. If you pursue it, I won't intercede with you!" Magistrate Zhao said with a straight face. Responsibility has been pushed cleanly.

Wang Xiancheng's eyes were full of disdain and contempt, but his face was full of sincerity and fear, "This matter was mishandled by the lower officials, and has nothing to do with the adults. If Sui Qianhu pursues it, the lower officials will bear it all."

Hearing this, County Magistrate Zhao nodded in satisfaction, and his attitude of venting his anger eased three points, "It's good that you know."

Tao Baihu and Tian Sheng and his group were busy almost all night without closing their eyes. Through the window, they glanced at the three county magistrates standing outside the yard, "My lord, they didn't force people to death, they only forced people to death." half dead."

There is ten taels of silver in the family, so if it falls into the hands of people like Zhao San, at least half of it will be taken out, and five taels will be left for you. This will make you hungry, but you don't have the courage to take your life to sue.

After a while, if you save some money again, these people will come to make another fortune. Anyway, they will not die anyway, just feel aggrieved.

Sui Qianhu nodded in understanding. If there is a life lawsuit, Zhang Zhifu will not ignore it, "Since no evidence can be found, you should bring the three army horses back with someone. Maybe they are barbarian spies who stole the army horses." , you take someone to check every house and see how much money has been corrupted over the years!"

"Yes, my subordinates will do it immediately." Tao Baihu agreed, and when all the money was found, he would like to see how these corrupt officials in Huai County can justify themselves!

Tao Baihu left in a hurry, and Zhao County Magistrate, who had been left alone for a long time, was finally able to enter.

After seeing Sui Qianhu sitting upright on the top, County Magistrate Zhao said loudly: "My subordinate Zhao Yong pays his respects to your lord. I have no way to rule my lord. Please punish my lord."

Wang Xiancheng and Hou Xianwei also knelt down to plead guilty. Although the guards can't control the affairs of the yamen, whoever made them fall into the hands of Sui Qianhu directly, it really depends on people to make things happen.

Looking at the three people kneeling below, Sui Qianhu waved his hands in disgust, "Okay, it's Zhang Zhifu's business that you have no way to rule, my hands are not that long, so I can't control your county government. "

Zhao County Magistrate, who lowered his head, was overjoyed, but he still kowtowed to plead guilty, "The officials are terrified."

"However, if you in Huai County dare to steal military horses, this is a serious crime of beheading!" Sui Qianhu changed the subject and slapped the table, full of evil spirits, "There are barbarian spies hiding in the county yamen! You are the magistrate of Huai County! Unaware or in collusion with spies?"

The county magistrate Zhao who was questioned was stunned. He was not talking about robbery. Why did he involve military horses and barbarian spies? This is a serious crime of collaborating with enemies and treason.
Wang Xiancheng and Hou Xianwei turned pale, they looked at each other and thought at the same time that the three good horses in Zhao San's backyard were military horses?

The sky in Huai County changed in one day, the three army horses were ironclad proofs, and there was no need to use torture. As soon as Tao Baihu drew out his saber, Zhao San was frightened and confessed everything.

After that, they went up to Zhao County Magistrate, Wang County Cheng, and Hou County Captain, and went down to Cao Butou and Wu Bukuai, including the yamen servants, and a large amount of money was found in their homes. Some miscellaneous subsidies, three taels of silver came to an end.

Detective Wu has worked in the yamen for five years. There are six people in his family, an old woman, a wife and three children. It can be said that Detective Wu has seniors and juniors, and he is the only one who can earn money. The silver is enough to live on food and clothing.

But the actual situation is that the Wu family has meat to eat every day, the eldest son is studying in a private school, the whole family has no patched clothes, and they live in five large tile houses, except for Mrs. In addition to a few pieces of jewelry, the Wu family found 300 taels of silver.

As for Catcher Cao, let alone, he worked in the Yamen for eight years, and 2000 taels were found in his home, and the family property of Zhao County Magistrate is even more amazing, from porcelain calligraphy and paintings to jewelry, plus silver notes, gold ingots, etc. , silver ingot...

Others are magistrates for three years, with one hundred thousand snowflakes.County magistrate Zhao has served in Huai County for six consecutive years, and his family assets have exceeded 10 taels, and even a small handyman in the county government has a hundred taels of silver in his family.

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The news of Huai County reached Nanxuan Mansion immediately, and Zhang Zhifu and Chen Xuezheng, who had not yet left, received the news almost at the same time.

"It's just messing around!" With a bang, Chen Xuezheng slapped the table, his already gloomy expression became even more ugly at this moment.

The Chen family has occupied Jiangnan Road for many years, so naturally they don't care about the gains and losses of a medium-sized county, but for Chen Xuezheng, the loss of Huai County is a series of failures for the Chen family to control the Nanxuan Mansion.

"My lord, Sui Qianhu actually meddled in the government affairs of Huai County?" As Chen Xuezheng's bodyguard, Yan Hui was deeply trusted by him, so he dared to speak when Chen Xuezheng was furious.

"That idiot dares to steal military horses! 10 taels of silver is not enough for him to spend!" Chen Xuezheng became more and more angry. If Sui Qianhu's hand really dared to reach out from the army to the county government, Yushitai could take Sui Qianhu Impeachment to loss of office.

However, Qianhu in the Sui Dynasty had reason and evidence, and investigated the officials and officials in Huai County on the grounds of searching for spies, and finally found out a nest of corrupt officials.

Contrary to Chen Xuezheng who was furious, Prefect Zhang sent someone to send the written plea document to Mr. Cao, the governor of Jiangnan Road. What the family lost was the lining.

After Chen Xuezheng's anger subsided, Yan Hui poured tea and handed it over, and asked tentatively, "My lord, are we going back to Zhongzhou on time tomorrow?"

The government examination has already ended, it is meaningless for Chen Xuezheng to stay in Nanxuan Mansion, and Huai County has been taken over by one pot, Chen Xuezheng will only bring shame on himself if he does not leave.

The dignified second-rank Xuezheng of the court was forced to flee by the little prefect. Chen Xuezheng couldn't swallow the anger, and said sharply: "Go and inform Chai Yi, let him act tomorrow!"

"Yes, my lord." Yan Hui took the order and retreated. Originally, my lord planned to use Huang Li's pawn after leaving Nanxuan Mansion, but now, in order to save face, my lord took action in advance.

The sun was just right in May. In the early morning, Zhang Zhifu led a group of government officials to say goodbye to Chen Xuezheng who was going back to Zhongzhou Prefecture at the gate of the Yamen.

"Qingqing Yishu looks sad, and several people have been in the hatred. I will send you off respectfully, and wish you a smooth journey." Zhang Zhifu bowed and saluted, and the farewell words were also sincere.

"Prefect Zhang doesn't need to be too polite." With a smile on his face, Chen Xuezheng personally helped up Prefect Zhang, who was saluting, and said to the officials behind him: "Just leave now, gentlemen..."

Before Chen Xuezheng finished speaking, a shrill cry suddenly sounded.

"Who is it?" Yan Hui sternly shouted, almost at the same time, several officials quickly stopped the rushing people.

"Ms. Huang, the woman of the people, pays homage to Mrs. Chen, and asks Mrs. Chen to be the master of the women!" Kneeling on the ground with a plop, Huang Li kowtowed three times. Her face was haggard and her hair was disheveled, but her past was gone. The third lady is glamorous.

Passers-by outside the yamen looked over in surprise. Huang Li was a household name in Nanxuan Mansion. Not to mention that Huang's family was originally the family of Xinglin, it was said that Huang Li married the third son of Ming.

Afterwards, Huang Li was disrespected by the disciples because the peach blossoms would fall into the water, and her reputation was ruined. The third son of Ming and the Ming family never had the slightest criticism, but who would have thought that Huang Li would cry, make trouble, hang himself, and want to reconcile with the third son of Ming? , and asked for 1 taels of silver from the Ming family, which made the entire Nanxuan Mansion's contempt for Huang Li reach its peak.

"Is that really Ms. Huang? Didn't you say she was locked up by the Huang family?" Passerby A whispered.

There was a lot of trouble about Huang Li's reconciliation that day, and the Huang family was helpless towards Huang Li. They couldn't really kill her, and in the end they had to lock Huang Li in the backyard.

Passerby B looked at Huang Li who was crying uncontrollably, "Is she going to sue the Huang family?"

As soon as the words came out, the passers-by who watched were all convinced. Huang Li's temperament was domineering and arrogant before getting married, but she was not a woman after getting married. She often went to the East Lake Inn for a short stay. Given the reputation of the Huang family and the Ming family, it is estimated that Huang Li has been drowned by rumors long ago.

"What is your grievance? Who do you want to sue?" Chen Xuezheng asked a few words routinely, then changed the subject: "This official is Jiangnan Dao Xuezheng. Since you have grievances, you should also submit a complaint to the government office and hand it over to Zhang. The magistrate will examine it."

Huang Li raised her head abruptly, and looked at Zhang Zhifu, who was dressed in the official mansion, with tears in her eyes. Even though she was over [-] years old, Zhang Zhifu was still tall and straight, with a refined aura, like a gentleman, gentle and lustrous.

Wiping away her tears in a sad manner, Huang Li choked up and said, "My lord, the woman is the concubine of Zhang Zhifu, but the Kong family is jealous and can't tolerate the woman, so I ask the Lord to make the decision for the woman."

Not to mention the onlookers, but the officials and officials at the entrance of the government office, all of them were stunned at the moment, and they were so shocked that they almost stared their eyes down. Huang Li actually said that he was the concubine of Zhang Zhifu?
Chen Xuezheng suddenly laughed, and looked at Zhifu Zhang jokingly, "It turns out that it is Master Zhang's family affairs, and it is even more inconvenient for me to intervene. As the saying goes, self-cultivation, family governance, and world peace, Master Zhang still needs to take care of the back house first." otherwise, why would you work for the court?"

"Master, Li'er has no other way out, so I can only do something wrong, please forgive me, Master." Huang Li swept away her grievance, her voice sounded delicately, and she stared at Zhang Zhifu wanting to speak.

"Ms. Huang, do you know what crime should be for framing an official appointed by the court?" Zhang Zhifu's face was condensed, and his tone was stern and angrily reprimanded: "This official and his wife are playing harmoniously, and they have never intended to take a concubine, let alone take you as a concubine. If you If you continue to slander this official, don't blame this official for dealing with it in accordance with the law!"

Zhang Zhifu and Kong's couple are deeply in love, and everyone in Nanxuan Mansion knows that Zhang Zhifu has only one daughter under his knees these years, but he has never taken concubines.

Of course, even if Zhang Zhifu takes concubines for the sake of his heirs, it is impossible to choose Huang Li, a woman who is divorced, not because of her identity, but because people with a little status in Nanxuan Mansion will not choose Huang Li. It really has a bad reputation.

"Master, how can you be so ruthless?" Huang Li burst into tears again, knelt on the ground and began to cry. People who didn't know thought Zhang Zhifu was really a heartless man.

(End of this chapter)