The Happy Life of Small Officials in Northern Song Dynasty

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Several people hurried through the simple and flat courtyard, a servant rushed over to take the bamboo hat that Bao Zheng had taken off, and yelled inside: "The master is back, and the herbal tea is here; hurry up and prepare clean water for the master to wipe his body." Inside Someone hastily agreed and got busy.

Bao Zheng turned his head to Su Jin and said: "Sit down in the hall for a while, the official will come right away after washing his face. Bao Mian, take Mr. Su to sit in the hall for a while, and bring some soup to relieve the heat."

The young man responded, stretched out his hand and said, "Young Master Su, please."

Su Jin smiled and watched Bao Zheng go to the side room, then followed the boy named Bao Mian along the stone road to the side room.

Su Jin was puzzled, Mr. Bao's behavior was weird everywhere, walking outside wearing a bamboo hat in such a hot day, traveling in the mountains and rivers would not be chosen for the scorching heat of June, isn't it just asking for guilt?Especially the family member who opened the door just now, before closing the door, they looked around for a while, as if they were afraid that someone would be watching. Why?

Full of doubts, Su Jin was let to the side hall, and the maid of the Bao Mansion offered a cup of herbal tea, while Su Jin drank and waited for Bao Zheng.

Not long after, Mr. Bao changed into a moon white robe and appeared at the hall door. Su Jin hurriedly stood up and went forward to pay respects.

"Sit down, don't be too polite. I heard that you came to my residence a few times in the past few days. Unfortunately, all the officials were out on business, but it taught you to go the wrong way." With a rare smile on his face, Bao Zheng walked slowly to the table. Sit down on the big rattan chair.

Su Jin then sat down and said with a smile: "My lord has a lot of things to do every day, so naturally I don't have much free time. I have nothing to do all day long. Of course, I can't get an idea with my lord at this time."

Bao Zheng chuckled and said: "You will be self-effacing, how can you use all the powers of the day on me, the current emperor and the ministers in the court are the ones who manage all the things in the world, I am just busy with trivial matters. "

Su Jinsuo flattered his ass to the point, and said solemnly: "The common people have no small matters. Mr. Bao is busy for the common people. His value is no different from handling military and state affairs. The national affairs are composed of thousands of small things. The big ones are For people who really do practical things, if the officials all keep the people living in peace, it will be a great fortune for the country, so why worry about the country not being prosperous and the people not being rich."

Bao Zheng looked at Su Jin in surprise, and said for a while: "Your words are really reasonable. The common people have no small things. This sentence is good, but it is a bit childish. It is necessary for officials to be honest and upright, to guard their duties and keep the peace. Wealth, it’s just talk, it’s not so easy.”

Su Jin smiled and said: "Yes, I'm a little idealistic, for example, this Luzhou mansion..."

Bao Zheng stretched out his hand to stop Su Jin's words, his face gradually became troubled, and he secretly admired him in his heart. Bao Zheng was sincere for the country and the people, and he was straightforward, and he never concealed it; when he mentioned these heart-warming things, he immediately felt On the outside, the heart of worrying about the country and the people is beyond words.

Seeing that Bao Zheng was silent, Su Jin didn't dare to talk too much. He just looked at Bao Zheng's face. He hadn't seen him for a few days. Bao Zheng was tanned. He was originally a fair-skinned fair Bao Zheng, but now he was really a black man. But I don't know what he has been doing outside against the fierce sun these past few days.

"Mr. Su Xiaoguan, there are some things I didn't want to tell you, but I think it's better to tell you, so that you don't make mistakes and suffer losses without knowing it." Bao Zheng suddenly said seriously.

Su Jin's heart trembled, and Bao Zheng proposed so solemnly that the matter must be serious, so he clasped his fists and said, "Please make it clear, my lord."

Bao Zheng waved his hand and ordered all the people in the hall to withdraw, and then he said: "Su Xiaoguan should have heard about what happened in Luzhou City recently."

Su Jin was stunned and said: "What's the big deal? I don't know. I have been sorting out books in the study for the past few days, preparing to study hard to pass the imperial examination. I don't know anything about the outside world."

Bao Zheng said: "Have you decided to become an official through the scientific examination?"

Su Jindao: "After careful consideration, I feel that it is better to use a promising body to contribute to the well-being of the people, and it is not in vain to come to this world."

Bao Zheng stared at Su Jin, trying to figure out the authenticity of what Su Jin said. Originally, Su Jin entered the official position just to avoid being oppressed, but in a few days, he said such words for the welfare of the people, which had to be doubted.

"That's fine. No matter what the purpose is, becoming an official is always the right way. Even if you do something good for the people, it's good. Just make a decision. We'll talk about it later." Bao Zheng didn't want to talk about Su Jin again. After all, most of the people who participated in the scientific examination had the goal of being promoted, making a fortune, and honoring their ancestors. As far as motivation is concerned, they rarely had the idea of ​​serving the country and the people, so why bother with Su Jin's purpose? ?

Besides, judging from Su Jin's speech and behavior, he doesn't seem to be a big and evil person. As long as he doesn't bring disaster to the country and the people, he can be called competent.

"Other things are fine, but there are two things in recent days. Even if you inquire every day, it may be rare to know, but I am willing to tell you." Bao Zheng's tone became sharper, obviously feeling upset.

Su Jin pricked up his ears to listen to the following, only to see Bao Zheng clenched his fist and slammed it on the armrest and said angrily: "All the people involved in the Qin Dalang case have disappeared. The autopsy officer died in the prison five days ago. Hanged himself to death, Zhu Shiyong sentenced him to commit suicide in fear of crime."

Su Jin was shocked and said: "Really? The magistrate dared to kill someone to silence him?"

Bao Zheng sneered and said, "Even you know it's a murder to silence, so it's strange, but Zhu Shiyong's work is flawless, and he got the confession of Wu Zuo admitting the murder and setting the blame, and it's the confession written by Wu Zuo Angkor himself. Good show."

Su Jin was speechless. He knew Zhu Shiyong was black, but he didn't expect it to be so dark; he knew Zhu Shiyong was ruthless, but he didn't expect it to be so ruthless. If it wasn't for Bao Zheng being present, he would have already been imprisoned, and then he might be charged with some crimes, and he deserved his death.

"That's nothing?" Bao Zheng continued: "Based on the facts of the case, I deduce that the person who suspected that you framed you must be a member of the Luzhou Chamber of Commerce, so he pretended to visit and wanted to find out the truth. Guess what happened?"

Su Jin thought in his heart: He could not have found out that the Scarface Black Seven gang was the Dashushan bandits who were sentenced to death five years ago.

"I can't guess, my lord will make it clear." Su Jin shook his head and said.

"Hehehe, hahaha." Bao Zheng laughed back angrily, almost to the point of tears: "I don't even believe it, but I actually saw a group of people who were damned five years ago, and they are still going in and out of Fireworks and Willow Lane. Is it true that there are people who can't be killed, or does everyone in this group have a twin brother? Or am I, Bao Zheng, old and hysterical?"

"My lord is saying... I saw it..." Su Jin hesitated. He had already guessed this matter, but he didn't expect that it would be such a big stimulus to Bao Zheng.

"Five years ago, a group of bandits ran rampant at the foot of the Dashu Mountain in the southwest of Luzhou. They robbed, robbed and killed countless people. The leader of the bandit was called the Scarface Hei Qi. The transshipment envoy of Huainan West Road asked the master to lead the troops to pay the fee. It was time-consuming to use the hatchback of the Xiang army. It took several months to exterminate them, beheaded more than two hundred people, and captured more than ten bandit chieftains alive. For this matter, the imperial court issued an order to reward them. There are still a few of the more than ten bandit chieftains who made the decision, and if the Holy One finds out, I don’t know how to feel; it’s really sad, sad and ridiculous to have such a thing in my Huanghuang Song Dynasty.”

Bao Zheng was trembling with anger, out of anger, he clapped his hands on the armrest continuously, making a 'crack' sound.

Seeing that he was agitated, Su Jin didn't dare to say too much. At this moment, he was talking about this picture. I don't know what kind of picture Mr. Bao was on the day of the investigation. Did he hit his head against the wall in pain and become furious?

Bao Zheng was still furious, and sat panting for breath. Su Jin waited for him to calm down a little, and comforted him: "My lord calm down, since your lord finds out about this, the person involved will be severely punished, and those involved in this matter should be hard to deal with." got away with it."

Bao Zheng sighed and said, "You think highly of me, Bao Zheng. I'm just a fourth-rank magistrate. How can I have the right to investigate this matter? Besides, as you said, this matter is not just a matter of the Luzhou prefecture. Zhu Shiyong and President Tang of the chamber of commerce with a scarred face and black face are not so bold yet, they must have involved the upper echelons, and it is impossible for the important officials in the court not to participate in this matter. Bao Zheng."

Su Jin admired in his heart that such a vicious person could still analyze the situation calmly and objectively when he was acting.