Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

Chapter 167 Trial of Zhao Yingcai, Wanmin Blood Book

"Go on, and wait for death by the way."

These words penetrated deeply into the hearts of all the refugees present.

In an instant, they became hesitant and at a loss.

Some refugees subconsciously looked at the city gate, wanting to rush into the city.

But at this time, more than 500 people with weapons were guarding the gate of the city, and the guards were heavily guarded.

The atmosphere at the scene became a little weird. Some people wanted to riot, some were full of guilt, and some were panicked.

"Master Inspector, save us!"

Suddenly, someone knelt down and screamed miserably.

Fang Yuan looked over, it was the old woman who thanked him the first day.

As the old woman knelt down, more refugees knelt down, begging Fang Yuan to save them.

Those who originally had other thoughts, but after struggling for a moment, also knelt down and begged Fang Yuan.

Fang Yuan frowned, seeing the dark refugees kneeling down, he felt uncomfortable.

I thought there would be some conflicts today, but I never thought it would be like this.

Could it be that my heart is too dark, so I think so darkly about the refugees in front of me?
Kneeling like a wave, batch after batch, finally more than 3 refugees knelt down, begging Fang Yuan to save them.

"Get up, get up!"

"The only ones who can save you are you!"

Fang Yuan choked up and said.

He walked quickly to the old woman.

Compared with last time, the situation of the old lady is much better.

The first time I saw her, she was smelly and there was still a lot of mud on her body.

When we met again, she no longer smelled bad, and her clothes were changed into new ones.

Most of these refugees had time to pack their bags, and most of them brought some clothes.

It's just that the money has run out, and the food has also been eaten, and it has finally become the current situation.

"Lord Inspector, please teach us."

The old woman held Fang Yuan's hand tightly, sobbing.

Her cloudy eyes were filled with tears, but also with a longing for life.

"Lord Inspector, please teach us."

More voices sounded.

Refugees want to live.

No one wants to die if they can live.

Even if it is to live, it is better than to die.

"Get up, everyone, I will teach you!"

With Fang Yuan's complexion, the old woman helped her up, choked up and said.

The plan was successful, but there was no sense of joy, but a sense of guilt.

Chang'an City, Taiji Palace, Early Dynasty.

"Has the Ministry of Households prepared the relief food?"

Li Shimin asked Tang Jian, Minister of the Household Department, with a straight face.

This is the third time he has asked the Ministry of Households about the situation of disaster relief food.

Everything is no more than three times. If the problem is not resolved after three inquiries, there is no need to worry about the relationship between the monarch and his ministers.

"Return to Your Majesty, I have collected enough [-] shi, and I can allocate funds at any time."

Tang Jian stood up and said respectfully.

"Dial immediately!"

Li Shimin ordered.

Finally, I still got enough [-] stones.

Although [-] stone is not much, it can last for a while.

After the new food is prepared enough, it will be allocated for the second time.

There is no way, the food is too tight now, the front line is still fighting, and the food is very scarce.

"Yes."

Tang Jian returned to his original position.

At this time, a middle-aged man came out behind Tang Jian.

"Your Majesty, I impeached Zhao Yingcai, the governor of Langzhou, and used the news of the collapse of the Yellow River dam to buy a large amount of grain at a low price and try to sell it at a high price!"

"I also found out that this person took advantage of his position to form a clique and had improper contacts with many governors and county magistrates in Shannan Road. The minister and the officials have already arrested him and brought him to Chang'an City."

Cui Zhentang, the household servant, stood up and said.

After the words fell, the expressions of the ministers all changed.

At this time, there must be many aristocratic families who buy grain at low prices without telling the risk.

However, officials rarely go to buy grain in person, and they will have scruples, fearing that they will lose their official positions if they find out.

Moreover, Daolang Prefecture in Shannan is far away from Chang'an City. It is strange enough to find this. Anyone who is interested will know that the matter is not simple.

"Conclusive evidence?"

Li Shimin frowned slightly.

He knew about Zhao Yingcai, but he didn't know much about him, he just knew that the other party was Fang Yuan's nobleman.

Fang Yuan is now doing disaster relief in Liaozhou, but as Fang Yuan's nobleman, he is buying low and selling high in Langzhou?
Can't tell?
Therefore, Li Shimin subconsciously felt that something was wrong.

"Conclusive evidence!"

"It can be handed over to the Ministry of Criminal Justice and Dali Temple for review!"

Cui Zhentang said calmly.

Facing the strange expressions of many ministers, he remained calm.

He also had a faint smile, confident and steady, with pride on his brows.

"Then hand it over"

Li Shimin pondered for a moment, then made a decision.

Whether something is wrong, the Ministry of Criminal Justice and Dali Temple will know after review.

As long as the evidence of the crime is conclusive, Zhao Yingcai deserved it even if someone deliberately targeted Zhao Yingcai.

But before he could speak, he saw Li Junxian rushing towards him outside the Taiji Palace, so he stopped speaking.

Seeing this, the ministers also looked back curiously at Li Junxian who was running in a panic.

During the early court, if it is not a particularly important matter, it cannot be interrupted like this.

"Report!"

"The blood book of the people of Liaozhou!"

Li Junxian touched the sweat on his forehead and said urgently.

Only then did everyone see that he was still holding a large white blood cloth in his hand.

"what?"

Li Shimin suddenly exclaimed.

Even the ministers present were shocked.

The Wanmin blood book still comes from Liaozhou, which is doing disaster relief.

What the hell is going on that they don't know about?
"Hit, open!"

Li Shimin's voice trembled a little.

Cui Zhentang who was standing in front frowned and stepped aside.

Immediately, a eunuch came off the scene and took the big white cloth from Li Junxian.

The big cloth was slowly opened, extending from the inside of the Tai Chi Palace to a place far outside.

The officials saw that the white cloth was dyed red with blood-red names, which looked hideous and terrifying.

"There is no food in Liaozhou, and 430 five refugees have been relieved for a month, and there is no complaint against the court."

Eunuch Wang De slowly read the blood on it.

When the number thirty-five thousand four hundred and thirty-five was read out, the monarchs and ministers changed their colors again.

Unknowingly, so many refugees gathered in Liaozhou!

How did Liaozhou survive without food?
Everyone was shocked, tragic, and very puzzled. They heard the eunuch Wang De continue to read aloud.

"The [-] shi of grain from Bingzhou in the west was stopped by Cui Yuanting, the governor of Bingzhou, and the [-] shi of grain in Langzhou from the south was seized by Cui Zhentang, the servant of the household department, and Zhao Yingcai, the governor of Langzhou, was wronged to buy low and sell high."

"Liaozhou understands that the imperial court cannot prepare food for Liaozhou if it wants to support the war, but the food prepared by Liaozhou itself will also be seized. Are 430 and five refugees not worthy of living?"

"Aren't we worthy to live?"

"Co-signers: Fang Yuan, Zhang San, Yang Sina, Su Chen, Zhou Kaile, Sun Taihe, Wang Wenshu"

Eunuch Wang Delang read the words on the blood cloth.

After reading it is a personal name, which is written all over the blood cloth, it is estimated that there are as many as thirty-five thousand four hundred and thirty-five.

Don't we deserve to live?

These six words deeply hit the hearts of everyone present.

The faces of the monarchs and ministers changed drastically, and it was hard to imagine how desolate it was.

Cui Zhentang's face turned pale, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

Eunuch Wang De continued to read aloud the names of the people on the blood book, which were the names of people who were trying to survive.

Every time I read one, the hearts of everyone present are heavy.

"enough!"

Li Shimin slapped the desk and roared.

With a bang, the hearts of the ministers present also jumped heavily.

"Your Majesty, the thirty-five thousand four hundred and thirty-five refugees in Liaozhou are hungry, but Cui Zhentang, the servant of the household department, seized the food regardless of black and white. He wronged the loyal minister Zhao Yingcai, and I thought he would be suspended pending trial!"

Du Ruhui immediately stood up and impeached Cui Zhentang.

As soon as the words fell, some ministers immediately stood up and seconded the proposal.

"Your Majesty, Zhao Yingcai really has improper contacts with many governors and county magistrates in Shannan Road!"

Cui Zhentang was shocked and stood up in a panic to call for injustice.

It was terrible, 430 people wrote blood letters to sue themselves.

This shocking blood book was in front of him, even if he jumped into the Yellow River, he couldn't wash it off.

So Cui Zhentang didn't dare to say that Zhao Yingcai bought low and sold high, and directly transferred it to another criminal evidence he found.

"Your Majesty, Cui Zhentang, Minister of the Household Department, ignored the lives of 430, [-] refugees, and only cared about his own self-interest. I thought he would be suspended pending trial, and immediately resumed the official position of Langzhou Inspector Zhao Yingcai."

Changsun Wuji also stood up to impeach Cui Zhentang.

"The minister waits for the second opinion!"

Another group of ministers walked out.

They wanted to convict Cui Zhentang one after another.

More than 3 refugees jointly signed a blood letter, which is iron proof!

"Your Majesty, the subject is innocent!"

Cui Zhentang could only shout out his grievances.

But no matter how loud the voice was, it seemed so pale.

"Your Majesty, Cui Shilang just acted unintentionally, please deal with it lightly."

There are also those who stand up and speak out for Cui Zhentang, and there are quite a few of them.

There are the most people with five surnames and seven Wangs in the court, and their relationships are intricate.

"Okay, shut up all of them!"

"Cui Zhentang was suspended for investigation, Cui Yuanting was suspended for investigation, and official Zhao Yingcai was reinstated. Immediately allocate food to Liaozhou!"

Li Shimin shouted angrily.

Seeing that all the ministers shut up, they issued the result.

Cui Zhentang's pale face became ugly, but he could only accept this result.

Suspension is only for investigation, it is not the final result, and it is useless to refute at this time.

After all, the more than 3 joint blood books are displayed here nakedly, and no amount of words would seem pale.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

Du Ruhui and others saluted.

The blood books of thousands of people were also put away.

Zhao Yingcai was released, and the food was escorted to Liaozhou.

Everything seemed to be resolved, but it offended the Boling Cui family, one of the five surnames and seven Wangs.

A more terrible storm thus slowly formed.

The gate of Liaozhou city.

After the day of tens of thousands of blood letters, the disaster relief has returned to its original state.

The gruel was guaranteed, and order was maintained by handpicked refugees.

The time has entered April, the weather is no longer cold, refugees are not as difficult as it was at the beginning.

Liaozhou City still selects 200 people to enter the city every day. From the beginning to now, more than 6000 people have been selected.

Fang Yuan's previous policy was to allow refugees who could prove their family relationship to bring their wives and children, and those who could not prove their relationship could not be brought in.

After that day, Fang Yuan made another policy: allow the refugees who entered the city to leave the city once a day, to report safety to their relatives and friends outside.

I saw with my own eyes that 200 people entered the city every day, and their companions came out. More refugees here were comforted, and the order became more and more stable.

The number of refugees finally stopped increasing and stayed in the early [-]s.

About 15 refugees were affected this time, but not all refugees came here.

Many people received the news that Du He and others were walking in advance, and they took refuge in relatives, or they did not come in the direction of Liaozhou.

Governor's House.

Fang Yuan received the documents from the imperial court.

There are three main things on the document: the food is being transported; Fang Yuan has done a good job and has been credited; Zhao Yingcai has been released without charge.

Du Miaoyan also received the news, went to the governor's mansion with Changsun Chong and Cheng Chumo to find Fang Yuan.

"Miaoyan, Changsun Chong, Cheng Chumo, you came just in time."

"Let Du He and the others escort the food back."

Fang Yuan waved the document and said with a smile.

The Wanmin blood book is really powerful.

Zhao Yingcai was released without charge.

The imperial court did not investigate his unclean affairs directly.

In addition, Cui Zhentang, the servant of the household department, and Cui Yuanting, the governor of Bingzhou, were suspended for investigation.

"I have sent someone to do this."

"My father gave me a secret letter and asked me to pass it on to you."

Du Miaoyan nodded.

Then he approached Fang Yuan and said softly.

Chang Sun Chong and Cheng Chumo also approached and looked at Fang Yuan.

"You said."

Fang Yuan immediately straightened his face, and said in a deep voice.

"My father said, if all the refugees are taken in, will there be enough for [-] households in Liaozhou?"

"If it is enough, or if there are only one or two thousand households short, you can try to apply to become an intermediate state, and he will help!"

Du Miao said seriously.

Liaozhou is a lower-level state, Fang Yuan is only a fifth-rank official.

But if the number of households in Liaozhou reaches the standard, Fang Yuan can be promoted to a fifth-rank official.

"I thought about it!"

"But feasibility is more difficult!"

Fang Yuan looked at Du Miaoyan in shock.

I didn't expect Du Ruhui to think so deeply for himself.

However, he has also considered this issue, but it is more difficult to act.

First of all, we must consider whether the food in Liaozhou is enough to support all of them.

Then we have to consider how many of them are willing to stay in Liaozhou after the flood.

Whether it is the first question or the second question, it is more difficult for Liaozhou.

"Have you really thought about this?"

"Fang Yuan, you are more powerful than I imagined!"

Chang Sun Chong looked at Fang Yuan with admiration, and looked up and down.

"Ok?"

Fang Yuan was puzzled.

Look at Chang Sun Chong and then at Du Miaoyan.

"The two of them also know my father's secret letter."

"They said you definitely didn't think of that, and I said you should, but they didn't believe it."

Du Miaoyan explained with a little pride.

They were in the Royal Firm just now, and each received a letter from their elders.

They exchanged looks with each other, and Chang Sun Chong guessed that Fang Yuan didn't think of what Du Ruhui mentioned.

But Du Miaoyan said that Fang Yuan should have thought of it, so the two sides made a bet, they came to find Fang Yuan together, told Fang Yuan and see if Fang Yuan thought of this.

"So it is."

"Thank you dad for me, just say I will try my best."

Fang Yuan suddenly realized, and immediately said seriously.

He also wants to promote Liaozhou to an intermediate state.

But from the present, this possibility is unlikely, but it is not impossible to try.

"Take time to thank him face to face with me."

Du Miaoyan didn't agree, but smiled lightly.

She still remembered the last time Fang Yuan comforted her, saying that he would meet Du Ruhui in person.

For Du Miaoyan, she felt that this meeting was not only a meeting, but also the meaning of meeting the parents.

Fang Yuan nodded and agreed.

"Fang Yuan, when Du He returns from transporting food and grass, we will return to Beijing to take up our duties."

"We look forward to the day when you are promoted to Chang'an City, when the time comes, we will fight to see who is more powerful!"

Chang Sun Chong looked at Fang Yuan with some reluctance and said.

I know Fang Yuan not long ago, but I always feel like being suppressed by Fang Yuan.

Although there is not much difference in age, but he is suppressed by a person without foundation, which makes him, who was born in a noble family, very dissatisfied.

"congratulations."

"What have you been promoted to?"

Fang Yuan smiled and congratulated the two.

"Zongzheng Shaoqing, from the fourth rank, he is higher than you!"

Chang Sun Chong rarely showed a complacent expression.

"The crown prince pro Xun Yi Wei Zhong Lang, also from the fourth rank."

Cheng Chu smiled silently.

"Congratulations!"

Fang Yuan sincerely congratulated the two.

But my heart is also full of sighs.

This is the beginning of Gui Xun's son.

The first step is to pass through countless people directly from the fourth rank.

"Let's not talk about congratulations, why not invite us to the White Tiger Club."

Chang Sun Chong saw Fang Yuan's sincere congratulations, but he was too embarrassed to appear too unwilling to admit defeat.

"I'll invite you when Du He and the others come back."

"I'm going to go back and tell Zhao Zixuan and the others that Zhao Yingcai is fine."

Fang Yuan shook his head and refused.

Seeing this, Chang Sun Chong didn't force it.

Leave with Du Miaoyan and Cheng Chumo.

After they left, Fang Yuan skipped work and returned to Fang Mansion.

I didn't need to look for it, I just saw Yang Xiulan and Zhao Zixuan in the living room.

Not only their mother and daughter are in the living room, but Mrs. Li and Li Danqiu's mother and daughter are also there.

Fang Yuan looked at the two pairs of mother and daughter, subconsciously compared them, and found that they were [-]% similar.

Both are mothers who are mature, charming and full of flavor, and daughters who are young and young like flowers and jade, each with its own strengths and characteristics.

"Brother Yuan!"

Zhao Zixuan was the first to notice Fang Yuan's arrival.

She jumped up with joy, two deep dimples appeared on her cheeks.

Yang Xiulan, Mrs. Li's mother and daughter also noticed Fang Yuan's arrival, and they stood up to greet Fang Yuan.

"Sit, sit, don't be too polite."

Fang Yuan smiled and approached, telling Yang Xiulan and others not to be too polite.

"Brother Yuan, did you buy me something to eat?"

Zhao Zixuan walked over, holding Fang Yuan's hand affectionately.

During the time in Liaozhou, her mood slowly recovered.

But I have to eat a lot every day, like transferring the sadness.

"forgotten."

"Aunt Zhao, girl, Uncle Zhao is fine."

Fang Yuan smiled lightly and shook his head.

Push Zhao Zixuan's hands away and take out the imperial documents.

"real?!"

Yang Xiulan burst into tears of joy.

She tremblingly took the document handed over by Fang Yuan, and read it carefully.

As Zhao Yingcai's first wife, she has a deep understanding of what Zhao Yingcai does.

As for the issue of him and the many county magistrates of Shannan Province secretly transferring benefits, dismissal is the lightest.

But I never thought that it was all right?

Zhao Zixuan was originally not happy about being pushed away by Fang Yuan.

But after hearing Fang Yuan's words, they immediately rushed to Yang Xiulan, and the two looked at the court documents.

Seeing that Zhao Yingcai was fine, after returning to his post, the two hugged each other tightly with sobs, and looked at Fang Yuan gratefully.

Mrs. Li, mother and daughter also looked at Fang Yuan, but they were more curious about how Fang Yuan did it?
In the chat just now, what they heard from Yang Xiulan was very pessimistic.

(End of this chapter)