Great Song Super Scholar

Chapter 393
Like Yushitai, Jianyuan and Yushitai belong to the imperial court’s supervision system. One is responsible for collecting suggestions and comments, and the other is responsible for supervising all officials. They both report directly to the emperor.

However, the admonition officials in the middle and early Northern Song Dynasty had great power. They were not only responsible for collecting public opinion, but also had a greater power to impeach ministers and even prime ministers. Once you want to impeach a minister, you need to collect evidence and investigate criminal evidence, which makes the admonition officials also have investigations Therefore, admonishers generally have the title of censor.

The highest official of the Jian Yuan is the Left and Right Adviser, and the Zuo Adviser Bao Zheng was appointed Yushi Zhongcheng. At present, there is only one Right Adviser, Zhang Min, as the Zhijian Yuan.

The division of powers between the left and right advising doctors is not very clear. Basically, they can do the same thing. It is reasonable to say that one advising doctor is enough, but power needs to be constrained, especially the supervision and supervision institutions. The emperor cannot personally supervise. It is possible to set up another organization, so it is a feasible way to use the left and right to advise the doctor, even if the left and right supervise each other.

Of course, this kind of mutual supervision cannot be explained too clearly, so there must be a glamorous reason on the table, so the establishment of two departments is a visible reason.

Under the Jianyuan, there is a Guyuan and a Procuratorate. Just like an accountant needs a bookkeeping and review, the Guyuan is to collect public opinions and suggestions, and the Procuratorate is to review and confirm the authenticity of these public opinions and suggestions.

Fan Ning served as the Zuo Jianyi doctor who was in charge of the procuratorate.

Accompanied by Zeng Gongliang, Fan Ning came to the Jianyuan. The Jianyuan was not in the imperial city, but on the South Street of Taiping Xingguo Temple, and Yushitai was opposite the street.

The entire Jianyuan covers an area of ​​about [-] acres, and the layout is also divided into two by a central axis. The left side is the Procuratorate, and the right side is the Guyuan.

Of course, the well water on the surface does not interfere with the river water, but the underground water flow is connected, and the undercurrent is turbulent.

The full names of the Drum Court and the Procuratorate are Dengwen Drum Court and Dengwen Procuratorate. As the name suggests, there should be a big drum at the door, and those who have wronged come to beat the drum to redress their grievances. Unfortunately, it is something only available to the county government and the state government. The hospital doesn't use that stuff.

The remonstrance courtyard uses a large box made of pure copper, which was invented by Wu Zetian, and one is placed on the left and right outside the gate of the remonstrance courtyard.

Guyuan is the place where first-time applicants put in letters. If there is no reply after ten days, it means that Guyuan has rejected your letter. If the applicant is not satisfied, you can vote again. The second time, you will vote in the Procuratorate. in the copper box.

That's the rule.

But in fact, most of the applicants couldn't wait ten days at all, and voted in the copper box of the procuratorate the next day.

There is also no time difference. For some important cases, the Drum Court and the Procuratorate will file the case at the same time. This requires communication, and the Drum Court does not necessarily give priority. The courts of left and right were unable to settle disputes, and in the end it could only be written to the emperor to make a ruling.

Of course, such things seldom happen, and they usually act according to the rules. If the officials do not deal with it, they dare not report it to the emperor easily. If the emperor catches this kind of thing, it will be troublesome, and it will be reported to the emperor. The emperor left an unruly impression.

Fan Ning followed Zeng Gongliang into the left courtyard, that is, the Wendeng Procuratorate. The deputy Zuo Jiansi had led more than [-] admonishers to wait in the compound. When Fan Ning walked in, there was a burst of enthusiastic cheers in the courtyard. applause.

"Very enthusiastic! It seems that everyone has been looking forward to you for a long time." Zeng Gong said to Fan Ning with a bright smile.

Fan Ning smiled, there is no interface, when will the subordinates not warm to the boss?Especially in public.

Zeng Gongliang also knew it well, he laughed and waved his hands, and the yard suddenly became quiet.

"After Baozhiyuan was transferred last month, Zuojianyuan has been empty. It was not until yesterday that the officials finally finalized the candidate. Now I will introduce the new Zhijianyuan and Zuojianyi doctor. This is Fan Ning Fan Zhiyuan!"

Zeng Gongliang raised his hand to introduce Fan Ning to everyone, "I think everyone knows that Fan Zhiyuan has made great achievements and abilities. I believe that under the leadership of Fan Zhiyuan, Zuo Jianyuan will become a great leader."

After some official talk, Zeng Gongliang left, leaving the rest of the time to Fan Ning.

Fan Ning said calmly to the twenty or so subordinates: "I have stayed in Taixue for more than three years, and I have also stayed in Kunzhou for more than four years. It is true that my qualifications are not good enough, but although my qualifications are weak, I still stand in front of you. Rules are rules, I am a person who values ​​rules, and I hope that everyone will follow the rules as I do, so that's all I have to say, let's do things separately!"

The crowd dispersed, and many people were at a loss. They didn't understand the meaning of Fan Ning's words. An official couldn't help but secretly asked Zuo Adviser Li Weizhen, "What does Fan Zhiyuan mean by these words?"

Li Weizhen smiled wryly and said: "He is actually telling everyone that his background is very strong, and he can be promoted without following the rules, but we must do things according to the rules."

The official was stunned, and asked for a while, "Who is his backer?"

Li Weizhen glared at him like an idiot, "What do you think?"

Since there are left and right admonishing doctors, there are naturally left and right admonishers. Li Weizhen, the left admonisher, is about forty years old, and he is also a professional. The above is a typical official who follows the steps step by step, but he also has a little background, otherwise he would not be transferred to the capital official after serving as the county magistrate for three years.

Li Weizhen arranged a very spacious official room for Fan Ning. According to Fan Ning's estimate, it is at least 120 square meters. sandalwood.

The room is divided into two by a screen, and the outside is a place for meeting guests and talking. There is a low table and four soft chairs, and there is a small coffee table next to each chair. The atmosphere is very suitable for talking.

Inside the screen is the specific office space. There is a large bookcase against the wall, and a slightly shorter writing rack next to it. In front of it is an exaggeratedly wide black lacquered table and a large official-backed chair. Screens, tables, chairs and cabinets are all made of high-quality Nanmu, which looks very strong and not old.

But the calligraphy and painting on the wall are gone, leaving three traces of hanging calligraphy and painting, this stingy old bag!Not even a piece of paper is left for himself.

But Fan Ning is not worried, he has calligraphy and painting!When he lent the blue coral to his grandfather Fan Zhongyan, Fan Zhongyan gave him more than [-] Zhongtang calligraphy and paintings, even including the original inscription of "Yueyang Tower".

Fan Ning sat down on the large official chair. At this time, a tea boy came in and put a pair of tea sets on his table. This was Ru porcelain from the official kiln he brought. There were four tea cups and one teapot. , Fan Ning likes the beauty of the crystal scales of Ru porcelain, and the tea boy put down a pot of freshly made tea at the same time.

Fan Ning carefully sipped a cup of tea. The tea was good, and it was also a Beijing collar. The water quality was also very good. It should be the spring water from Meiyuan.

"Li Jiansi, how is the situation in Youjiayuan?" Fan Ning finally asked about this matter.

Li Weizhen sighed softly, "Our relationship is not very good."

Fan Ning nodded. He has already realized this. When he took office, the doctor You Jianyi did not come. This is simply a slap in the face. Yes, that's why Zeng Gongliang left with an unnatural expression.

Don't think that civil servant struggles will be more subtle and hidden. This was not the case in the Song Dynasty. The civil servant struggle in the Song Dynasty was completely open and merciless.

Like the subsequent struggle between the new party and the old party, it was a life-and-death struggle, and the emperor had no choice but to follow the struggle. Whichever faction lost, he would denounce that faction.

Fan Ning now wants to know, where is the contradiction between the left and right remonstrance courts?

Li Weizhen pondered for a moment and said: "Actually, there have always been conflicts between the left and right Jianyuan. During the Qingli New Deal, the Left Jianyuan supported Fan Xianggong, and the Right Jianyuan was Lu Xianggong's territory. The impeachment of Fan Xianggong was basically done by the Right Jianyuan. , and this factional tradition continues to this day.”

After a pause, Li Weizhen said again: "Some time ago, there were rumors that Liu Qin, a direct bachelor, would take over Zuo Jianyuan, but we all knew that was impossible."

"why?"

"Because Liu Qin is a student of Jia Changchao, and Jia Changchao supports King Langya."

Li Weizhen's words contained strong hints, and Fan Ning understood it completely. You Jianyuan supported King Langya, while Zuo Jianyi supported King Julu. The factions were completely different, so Jia Changchao would not have a chance to get involved in Zuo Jianyuan.

In fact, there is a deeper meaning. The left and right remonstrance courts are clearly divided, which is actually the arrangement of the emperor.

The leaders shouted during the meeting: Everyone should be united. If you take it seriously, you are stupid.

(End of this chapter)