Aspiring to the Ten Kingdoms

Chapter 9

There is no case trial today, and Luo Youdu happened to take the time to read the laws of the next week.

It is said that it is the law of the Later Zhou Dynasty, but it is actually the "Dazhong Criminal Law System" promulgated during the Tang Xuanzong period.

Although the Tang Dynasty fell for many years, because there was no real powerful country, many rules and regulations were copied, and only a few places were changed.

Fortunately, he inherited Luo Youdu's own memory knowledge, so he can still read and understand even esoteric books like criminal law.

He used to study history for a business for three years, so naturally he did not lack the perseverance to recite the "Classification of Criminal Laws of the Great and Middle School", and he had already made up his mind to conquer the "Classification of Criminal Laws of the Great and Middle School" in half a month.

During the day, I studied in Kaifeng Mansion, and at night I copied it when I got home, and practiced the calligraphy by the way.

"Brother Luo!"

When Luo Youdu was hard at work on "The Classification of Criminal Laws in Dazhong", Yin Yide, who was also working as a lawyer with him, suddenly came close.

"Brother Yin!"

Luo Youdu piled up a smiling face to greet him.

Yin Yide said warmly: "From now on, you and I will be colleagues, and we should keep in touch with each other."

Luo Youdu hurriedly said: "That's natural. I just got some new Nanyue Yunwu tea in the next few days. Brother Yin can come to my humble house for a taste. If you like it, bring some back."

Zhao Kuangyin gave him a cartload of heavy gifts, brocade, silk, inkstone and tea leaves, of various types and expensive.

"Nanyue Yunwu Tea? That's a famous tea that even the tea sage Lu Yu admires...Brother Luo actually has such a good product, so it's a shame to visit the door. I don't know where Brother Luo lives?"

"Yong'an Street, Xuanrenfang, South City, you can know it as soon as you ask." Luo Youdu explained where he lived.

Yin Yide showed a little astonishment on his face, the population loss in the Central Plains is serious.The scale of Kaifeng City was too large, and the flow of people all gathered around the palace, which inevitably led to the barrenness of the surrounding area.

The Imperial Palace is located in the north of Kaifeng City, so naturally the closer it is to the north of the city, the more prosperous it is.

Seeing Luo Youdu open his mouth, he sent Nanyue Yunwu tea, thinking that his family was rich, but he didn't want to live in such a barren place.

Just stunned, Yin Yide immediately smiled and said: "Brother Luo, you don't know yet! Your Majesty is benevolent. Officials of the fifth rank and above in Beijing, if they have no mansion or are too far away from the imperial city, can get a mansion. Officials of the eighth rank and above also You can apply to the household department, and the household department will arrange resettlement according to the situation."

Luo Youdu's eyes lit up, and he said happily, "Is there such a good thing?"

He doesn't care if it's remote or not, what he cares about is that it's too far away from Fengfu, and it takes too much time to go back and forth every day.

His family is not rich, and he only has an old donkey for transportation.

Accustomed to the convenience of transportation in later generations, this slow pace made him very uncomfortable.

Yin Yide said: "That's natural, this matter should be done sooner rather than later. At some point, the treatment will be cancelled."

Luo Youdu hurriedly said: "It's reasonable, anyway, I have nothing to do today, I will go to the household department to handle this matter, thank you Brother Yin for your guidance..."

Kaifeng has suffered from turmoil for a long time, so it was treated this way.

As long as the popularity recovers and the population returns, Kaifeng Prefecture's geographical advantage will not be able to implement this policy in a long time.

The land near the imperial city in the north of the city is so large, how can there be so many houses to allocate.

Da Zhou has been recuperating for three years under Guo Wei's governance.

This policy system probably won't last long.

Only a fool would refuse such a well-deserved benefit.

Seeing Luo Youdu's disappearing figure, Yin Yide smiled strangely, and then went to the government office in the right wing of Kaifeng Mansion.

In order to facilitate the directors, the court agencies of all dynasties gathered together in one place.

Luo Youdu arrived at the household department in a short while, and expressed his intention in the future.

The office efficiency in ancient times was similar to that of later generations. It was extremely cumbersome, running through several departments of the Ministry of Households, and finally told to go to the Ministry of Officials to make a certification report.

For the sake of the house, Luo Youdu also admitted, and transferred to the Ministry of Officials.

The Ministry of Officials is responsible for issuing the report to prove that it is Si Xun Langzhong.

When they came to the office, the two of them were chatting in a pleasant atmosphere.

Luo Youdu didn't interrupt immediately, but was waiting for the opportunity to speak.

Before he could find an opportunity, one of the tall and thin officials suddenly cast his gaze on Luo Youdu and asked, "But Luo is engaged?"

After getting the answer, the tall and thin official immediately smiled and said, "Brother Wang, I'm here to introduce you. This is the Luo Youdu I just told you about. He solved the Yanyu Pavilion incident with his own efforts. He is a rising star in Kaifeng Mansion..."

The official surnamed Wang laughed and praised: "Sure enough, he is very heroic. It's a pity that he followed Lu Bin. Brother Zhang is not envious."

Luo Youdu instantly realized the identity of the tall and thin official Zhang Yue of Kaifeng Mansion.

The Kaifeng Mansion is headed by the governor, followed by the waiting system, and then the judge.The next ones are Tuiguan, Fuyuan, and Liucao.

Most of the prefects are concurrently the Crown Prince, but there is currently a vacancy.In Kaifeng Mansion, Cui Yan, the waiting system, was the first, and the second judge was killed by Guo Rong half a month ago, and a vacancy was also left.

Kaifeng Mansion has promoted officials not long ago, and has no special merits, so it is impossible to be promoted again in a short time.

Fuyuan Zhang Yue and Liu Cao Lu Bin are the best choices.

It was no secret in Kaifeng Mansion that the two were naturally at odds.

Nowadays, in order to compete for the position of judge, there is a fierce fight.

Luo Youdu, who was a small official back then, also heard about it many times.

Zhang Yue waved his hands as if he didn't want to mention it, and asked Luo Youdu instead: "Is Luo engaged in business in Kaifeng Mansion, can you come to the Ministry of Officials for something important?"

Luo Youdu will explain in the future.

The official surnamed Wang frowned and said: "If it was one year in the morning, this matter would be handled casually. Now the crowds around the imperial city are gathering, and there are too many officials applying for the mansion, and the supply exceeds demand. The Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Officials even discussed whether it is necessary to report to His Majesty to cancel this project. make."

Before Luo Youdu could speak.

But Zhang Yue said: "Brother Wang's words are too opinionated. They are just discussions and have not yet reached a conclusion. A certain friend is a close friend of Brother Jiang. I am in favor of working on behalf of Brother Jiang. For this reason, I am accommodating. two."

The official surnamed Wang hesitated for a while, and sighed: "Well, for Brother Zhang's sake, this document has been signed."

Luo Youdu looked at the two actors and couldn't help thanking them for a while.

Zhang Yue said enthusiastically: "The procedures of the household department are complicated, especially for the opposite faces. A certain person has some contacts in the household department, so I will accompany the engagement."

Ever since Luo Youdu knew Zhang Yue's identity, he knew that he came for him, and he couldn't shirk it, bowed his head and said, "So, thank you Zhang's Courtyard."

As for why he knew he would come to the Ministry of Officials, it must have been revealed by Yin Yide.

Lu Bin's subordinates reported their whereabouts to their old enemy Zhang Yue. Luo Youdu smiled knowingly.

Walking on the road leading to the household department, Zhang Yue and Luo Youdu chatted without saying a word.

When he was about to reach the Ministry of Household Affairs, Zhang Yue asked casually: "Does Luo know that the criminal law is the most important thing in the country?"

Luo Youdu's expression changed, and he bowed and said: "I also ask Zhang's Courtyard to enlighten me!"

Zhang Yue went to the pavilion at the corner of the street and said: "Strengthening the country first strengthens the law. Especially in troubled times, strict law is the most important thing to strengthen the country. I don't know that the spring and autumn and the Warring States and the Warring States came together, Li Kui's reform, Wu Qi's reform, Zou Ji's reform, and Shen Buhai's reform all Starting with the rule of law, the country has taken on a new look. However, only Shang Yang has truly achieved the ultimate. Of course, the Qin law is harsh and cannot be imitated. But severe punishment can deter the ugly crowd."

Luo Youdu clasped his hands together, and praised: "The words of Zhang's Courtyard are wonderful! The law, the constitution is in the government, and the punishment must be in the hearts of the people. Rewards are based on prudent laws, and punishments are imposed on adulterers. Strict laws are not For punishment, but for restraint!"

The plot seems to have been seen somewhere...

(End of this chapter)