The daily life of Dali Siqing

Chapter 539
The county magistrate looked at the scholar who entered the door, and his face straightened slightly.

A respected scholar in the imperial court treats scholars very preferentially. If he has a reputation, it can be seen that he will not worship an official.

Another example is the exemption of the corvee, the county magistrate cannot use torture at will, and he can report to the superior in case of official business.

To put it in a small way, it means fame and fame, and to say it in a big way, it means crossing the class.

Judging by their attire and age, the magistrate of Kuaiji presumed that they had already achieved fame. The Confucian robes worn by the two of them should at least be worn by literati who have won the title of scholar.

"Who are you? What have you got to do with this case?"

You can't treat such a person like you did when you fooled the king!
"Give Ziyang a cup in Xiayin, and meet the county magistrate!"

"Father Wang Renfu, son of Shanyin, has met the county magistrate!"

The county magistrate felt that the identities of the two seemed to exceed his expectations.

The most difficult thing in the imperial examination is not the title of the gold list, but the top of the list.

There has always been a saying in the imperial examinations that Jin Juren is a silver Jinshi.

It's not that the weight of juren is higher than that of Jinshi, but that the difficulty of Zhongju and the class leap brought about by Zhongju are higher than that of Jinshi.

Compared with scholars, raising talents is a real class leap.

The county magistrate of Kuaiji was born in Juren and served as an academic officer. Later, he got the opportunity to fill the vacancy and became a county magistrate.

And judging from the age of these two people, it may not be impossible for them to have the opportunity to be named on the gold list. With no grievances or enmities, the county magistrate must first hope to befriend the two of them.

"What do you two have to say?"

Yang Qingyuan was also polite, and said directly, "I would like to ask the county magistrate, is this how cases are handled?!"

The visitor is not kind and aggressive.

The county magistrate's originally gentle face also suddenly sank.

Although these two are Juren and the county magistrate wants to make friends, it doesn't mean that these two scholars are qualified to dictate in front of him.

"What? The two of you have opinions on the way this officer handles cases?!"

Wang Hua didn't take the initiative to speak, but just watched Yang Qingyuan speak.

Although he was the acting governor of Yuezhou, Yang Qingyuan, the deposed envoy of Yuezhou, was the one who truly held the power of life and death. If he was below the fifth rank, he could be appointed and dismissed without a performance.

Moreover, Wang Hua, as the county magistrate's superior, should also avoid suspicion.

"It's not that there is an opinion, but that the adults don't seem to know how to handle the case at all!?"

The county magistrate's complexion turned even darker, who does this judge think he is!How bold!Criticism of a county magistrate without an official position is even more rampant!
The county magistrate slapped the gavel and said angrily, "Bold! Do I need you to give me advice on how to handle the case!?"

Ignoring the majesty of the county magistrate angrily slapping the gavel, Yang Qingyuan continued to speak: "It's not that I want to give advice, but that the laws of the Great Zhou clearly stipulate how to try the case!? Since the old man Wang has sounded the drum to complain, it is natural to If there is an appeal against a grievance, you first don’t check the details of witnesses, second, you don’t tell the defendant that you’re annoying, and third, you don’t insist on right and wrong. In this court, you show your official authority. Is this your attitude on behalf of the emperor and herdsmen?!”

When Yang Qingyuan spoke, he brought Taoist true energy, and his mellow voice could be clearly heard by everyone present.

Everyone only felt that Yang Qingyuan's words were righteous and reasonable, and they couldn't help but applaud.

Just when the county magistrate was about to pat the gavel again to silence the audience, Yang Qingyuan suddenly turned his head and said, "Fathers and elders, this county government office is a solemn place, not a market place. If an official acts recklessly, you should take care of yourself." Speaking out of righteousness, but applauding like this would be a little less dignified."

Everyone heard Yang Qingyuan's clear voice, and they couldn't help but quiet down.

"Master County Magistrate, I don't know if the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty can teach you how to handle cases!"

The face of the county magistrate of Kuaiji was so dark that he seemed to have gone to Java. What is the situation with this scholar? I have no grievances with him. Why do you want to tear your face like this?Just for this old man Wang's family? !

Although the questions in his mind were difficult to solve, there was no sign of weakness on his lips.

"The laws and regulations of the Great Zhou Dynasty are naturally good, but you are an example, and you don't understand the practice. You only talk about it on paper and talk about it. How do you know that it is difficult in practice?! I think you have a good reputation, and I will not pursue your previous crime of disturbing the court. , if you keep messing around, don't blame the official's staff for being rude!"

Although the county magistrate cannot remove Juzi's reputation, it is not a problem to find a reason to charge him with a crime.

Yang Qingyuan shook his head helplessly, then took out the official certificate from his pocket, and said, "After reading it, please follow me to the back hall to tell the story, the student has something to report."

When the county magistrate saw the things on the table, his heart skipped a beat. This thing is not owned by ordinary people.

Officially, this is not something that ordinary people can forge.

Strictly speaking, official certificates are composed of two things. One is a document introducing the master's identity and official position, and it also specifies the master's age and appearance.

The second is the fish charm, which is made of silver, gold, jade and other materials.

Those below the sixth rank are made of silver; those of the sixth rank and above to below the fourth rank are made of gold, and those above the fourth rank are made of jade.

The fish talisman in front of the magistrate of Kuaiji at this moment is made of jade.

In Yuezhou at this moment, there are only three people in office who have jade fish charms, that is, rank four and above.

Inspector of Yangzhou, Wang Hua, governor of Yuezhou.

The Metropolitan Procuratorate of Yuezhou, Li Xunhuan, the censor of Zuoqian Capital of the Metropolitan Procuratorate.

Yang Qingyuan, the deposed envoy of Yuezhou, the minister of Dali Temple, and the scholar of Wenhuadian.

Only these three people are above the fourth rank and are eligible to wear jade fish charms, and these three people are qualified to directly deal with the county magistrate of Kuaiji.

The county magistrate of Kuaiji was a little afraid to open the paper official certificate, although he didn't know which of the three young scholars in front of him were?
But no matter who he is, it will not affect the outcome of today's Kuaiji county magistrate.

Just as the county magistrate of Kuaiji trembled slightly and was about to open the paper official certificate, Yang Qingyuan's voice sounded again.

"Master County Magistrate, may I have a talk in the back hall?"

The magistrate of Kuaiji County burst out with infinite vitality when he heard the words. This person did not reveal his identity in person, which showed that there was still a turning point for the matter.

The magistrate of Kuaiji hurriedly stood up and said, "You two, please follow me into the back hall to have a talk!"

After speaking, he led Yang Qingyuan and Wang Hua into the back hall.

"My lord, sir..."

Yang Qingyuan interrupted the words of the county magistrate of Kuaiji, "My official Yuezhou deposed the emissary Yang Qingyuan, this is the acting governor of Yuezhou, Wang Hua, Lord Wang!"

Although he had already guessed in his heart, when Yang Qingyuan revealed his identity, the county magistrate of Kuaiji still felt dark in front of his eyes and almost couldn't stand upright.

Seeing this, Yang Qingyuan flicked his sleeves, and a soft burst of real energy helped the Kuaiji county magistrate who was about to fall to stabilize his center of gravity.

"Shao Jie, the magistrate of Kuaiji County, the next official, see Lord Yang and Lord Wang!"

One is the dethroning envoy of Yuezhou who was sent by imperial order, and the other is the acting governor of Yuezhou. What evil did he do? !Unexpectedly, when he was using power for personal gain and perverting the law, he met these two.

Now even whether the official position can be kept is a problem!
"Let me ask you, what kind of benefits did you take from Wang Liu and his son, so that you disregarded the law so much?" Wang Hua asked on the side.

After Wang Hua came out of the Imperial Academy, he joined the Ministry of Officials, and then he was released to the magistrate.The matters in these counties and counties are clear to him.

Shao Jie knew that he had been caught by the two of them, and no matter how much he tried to argue, it would be useless.

"It was Wang Liu's father and son who entrusted the county captain Chen Hong to send 500 taels of snowflake silver to the lower official. I hope the lower official can turn a big problem into a small one on Chen Hong's perversion of the law. Just turn a blind eye and close it. "

"Hmph, what a great handwriting." Yang Qingyuan smiled lightly.

500 taels of silver, if it is calculated as salary, Yang Qingyuan could not earn 500 taels for two years.

"Does the 500 taels of silver include making you break the law so much today?!"

Shao Jie confessed honestly, "No, the officials didn't expect what happened today, and they didn't expect that Wang Shi would get the county government. But if the officials accept Wang Shi's case, then they will have to deal with it." second case."

"The facts of this case are concise and clear, and there is nothing to do with it. Once the case is accepted, people will be arrested. At that time, we will not be able to explain to Wang Fu. Wang Fu is not only a local gentry, but also has a strong background. Xiaguan I'm also quite afraid of him, and after thinking about it, I might as well find an excuse to dismiss Wang Shi, which can be regarded as an explanation to Wang Fu and his son and Chen Xianwei."

"This Wang Fu is just a landlord after all, and he doesn't have any fame. Why are you so afraid?"

Yang Qingyuan asked curiously.

Even though the county magistrate is no more than seventh-rank, he has real power in the local area. Although he can't kill people indiscriminately, he can still be charged with a crime, fined with money, and imprisoned.

Cases of this level will not rise to the Ministry of Criminal Justice and Dali Temple. Generally, the lawyers in the state will be done after they have seen it.

To make Shao Jie, the genuine seventh-rank county magistrate, so fearful, it seems that Wang Fu is a big fish!
When Shao Jie heard Yang Qingyuan's words, he didn't answer immediately, but gave Wang Hua a embarrassed look.

This glance made Wang Hua inexplicable, why? !Could this Wang Fu still be my relative! ?

Yang Qingyuan also noticed Shao Jie's actions. Both of them are surnamed Wang, so they must be relatives of Lao Wang's family!

"Don't worry, just speak up!"

Hearing this, Shao Jie was silent for a few breaths, as if he had made up his mind, he gritted his teeth and said, "This Wang Fu is from the Wang family of Yaozhou County..."

Wang Hua:"……"

Yang Qingyuan: "..."

"It's a relative of Lord Inspector...Your official...I really can't afford to offend you!"

Yang Qingyuan suddenly understood Shao Jie a little bit. When Li Xunhuan investigated the corruption of officials in Yuezhou, he did not find Shao Jie, which meant that this person was not a big greedy or evil person.

But if Wang Hua's influence is added, it is reasonable for this person to choose to cover up.

Although Wang Hua is the acting governor of Yuezhou, he is the highest chief executive of Yuezhou at the moment.

Wang Fu is also a local gentry, plus such relatives, if the magistrate of a county can withstand the pressure and not join forces, then Yang Qingyuan will definitely promote and reuse this person.

Yang Qingyuan glanced at Wang Hua, and Wang Hua smiled wryly at Yang Qingyuan.

The Wang family is considered a wealthy family in Yaozhou County, and even the entire Yuezhou. It is reasonable to have members of the Wang family in this Shanyin Mansion.

That's why Dazhou didn't allow officials to serve in their hometowns.

Because once they return to their original hometown to work, the relatives and friends in their original hometown will naturally receive preferential treatment.

Wang Hua is a clean and honest man, and he hardly uses his power for personal gain, but he only returned to Yuezhou to act as the governor for a short time, and he still has distant relatives who pretend to be powerful.

"Qingyuan, it's not convenient for me to deal with today's matter, it's up to you to decide!"

Yang Qingyuan nodded, Wang Hua really should avoid suspicion, so as not to be caught talking about it.

"Magistrate Shao."

"The subordinate is here!"

"You answer the front office now, and the case will be tried according to the law, without any mistakes! As for your crime today, people from the official department will naturally come to evaluate it. By the way, you will return the stolen money afterwards."

Shao Jie was overjoyed when he heard the words. Although he was suspected of corrupting the law today, he did not cause any irreversible results. Yang Qingyuan said that it was the Ministry of Officials who came to investigate, not the Metropolitan Procuratorate. It is dismissal.

"Your Majesty would like to obey Jun's orders!"

After finishing speaking, Shao Jie hurried to the front office.

And the two people who stayed in the back hall also had their own thoughts.

Not long after, Wang Hua smiled wryly, and said to Yang Qingyuan, "Today, tonight, I will go back and write to the cabinet to resign as the acting governor of Yuezhou. During this period, you, the deposed envoy of Yuezhou, are needed to act as the acting governor!"

Yang Qingyuan nodded, "Brother Wang, don't worry, I'll save it."

In Yang Qingyuan's eyes, these are actually not big things, what is really serious is the meaning reflected behind today's events.

If today he and Wang Hua were not Shao Jie's Shangguan but just two scholars who were familiar with Da Zhou Law, what would be the outcome of this case? !

In the final analysis, this is the difference between the rule of man and the rule of law.

What overwhelmed Shao Jie today was not Da Zhou's laws, but the power in his and Wang Hua's hands.

This is the most ironic thing. It is not the laws of the Great Zhou that subdue the reckless power, but a greater power.

If one day, there is a problem with this greater power, who should restrain it? !

This is the biggest shortcoming of the rule of man compared to the rule of law. No one can guarantee that they will never have selfishness and greed.

Governance of officials cannot rely on the country's decrees and wind direction at a certain time, nor can it rely on several times of imperial envoys to visit places.

Although the common people will feel cheered when the imperial envoys inspect the localities to investigate and deal with corrupt officials, but the problems reflected behind them are already extremely serious.

The local government cannot restrain the abuse of officials' power, so they can only rely on imperial envoys to inspect? !

Yang Qingyuan wants to innovate, but he doesn't know where to start. The real rule of law can't be accomplished by just wanting to innovate.

Even after thousands of years, it has been advancing on the road of the rule of law.

There is a long way to go! ——
Yuzhou, Shaoshi Mountain.

Shaolin Temple, the ancestral home of Zen, is full of masters.

Regardless of the reputation of Cihang Jingzhai and Jingnian Temple, there is no one with the deepest Buddhist background than this Shaolin Temple.

The Sutra Pavilion is the place where Shaolin Temple preaches and expounds the scriptures. Usually there is an old monk in gray robe who is responsible for cleaning, but today the old monk in gray robe does not hold a broom, but sits on the ground and recites sutras. .

"That's why Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is very merciful. He saves all sinful and suffering beings, and is reborn in the heavens. He makes people feel wonderfully happy. All sinful people, who know the suffering of karma and path, can escape from it and never experience it again..."

Du Ru, the former abbot of Shaolin, stepped into the Buddhist scripture pavilion.

"Uncle Master, why are you reciting the Sutra of Earth Store Bodhisattva's Fundamental Vows?"

The old monk stopped his recitation, opened his eyes slightly, and looked towards the southeast.

"There is an old man who passed away today. Without him, I would not be who I am today. The old monk is alone, so he can only chant scriptures to pray for his old friend! Help him to be reborn in bliss. These seven days, the old monk will pray for him, Amitabha!"

Don't say any more after speaking, close your eyes and chant sutras.

(End of this chapter)