Han family achievements

Chapter 202
Zhong Ji's expression darkened when he heard this, and the corners of his face twitched, as if holding back his anger.

But all the big and small officials beside him were filled with righteous indignation, cursing one by one.

"I see that Chen Gong is obviously looking for trouble!"

"Zhao Cheng has already personally persuaded him. What is the intention of Chen Gong to go this far!?"

"There are tens of thousands of victims in Henan Yin, is he going to watch them starve to death?"

"I think this Chen Gong is someone who seeks fame and fame. This time, he must want to step on our Henan Yin's position!"

Zhong Ji's face sank like water, listening to their discussion, he shouted: "Enough!"

Zhong Ji glanced at the crowd, turned around and strode away, saying: "He will come when he wants, don't move around, just to entertain him!"

A group of people couldn't bear it, they chased after him and said: "Chong Yin, this Chen Gong came here with bad intentions, we can't back down."

"Yes, if he forcibly stops, tens of thousands of disaster victims will lose their livelihood, but something big will happen!"

"Chong Yin, at least you have to take precautions?"

"Yes, yes, at least find the person first, otherwise he will come here recklessly, and I don't know how many victims will starve to death..."

Zhong Ji turned a deaf ear and walked like a tiger.

At this time, Chen Gong, whom they were talking about, followed Hu Cao's officials to a post house.

Chen Gong wandered outside for a while, went upstairs quietly, and knocked lightly on a door.

Wai Zhongyu, a member of Hucao's right division, opened the door, seeing that it was Chen Gong, he was startled for a moment, and said, "Chen county magistrate?"

Chen Gong glanced left and right, cautiously raised his hand and said, "Mr. Zhong, I have something to ask for advice."

Zhong Yuruo understood, stepped aside, waited for Chen Gong to come in, poked his head out to look around, and closed the door when he saw no one.

The two sat down, without any other politeness, Zhong Yu said: "Magistrate Chen came here for the five thousand shi of grain?"

Chen Gong looked solemn, and said: "Yes. Henan Yin impeached the subordinate, and the subordinate had to go this way."

Zhong Yu looked at him, showing hesitation, and said: "It's not a secret, County Magistrate Chen will know sooner or later. It is true that five thousand stones were missing in the big warehouse, and it is true that they were used to help the victims."

Chen Gong knew all about this, he frowned, and said puzzledly: "Why do you use this method? Henan Yin can do it openly and aboveboard?"

Zhong Yudao: "We have asked about these things. The officials in Henan Yin all said that the disaster was like a fire. They were worried that the imperial court would stop them, so they made this bad policy. As for the impeachment of the county magistrate Chen, it was because the magistrate Chen refused to open a warehouse to release grain, which aroused their dissatisfaction. .”

Chen Gong thought carefully, and said, "Does Hu Cao believe me?"

Zhong Yu laughed, and said: "Magistrate Chen, it's actually superfluous to ask these questions. Henan Yin didn't corrupt the autumn grain, and he made contributions to helping the victims. When this matter came to the top, it was probably a little reprimanded and let it go."

Zhongji opened a warehouse to release grain, which has confirmed the reputation of "benevolence for the people". If the court punishes it severely, what will the victims think?How do officials who are dedicated to the people of the world deal with themselves?

Chen Gong took a deep breath, looked at Zhong Yu and said, "To tell you the truth, I think this matter is quite strange."

Zhong Yu thought for a while, and said, "Magistrate Chen, as far as Hu Cao is concerned, he has no doubts."

Chen Gong's expression was serious, Hu Cao had no doubts, but he had more doubts in his heart.

The various behaviors of Zhongji are too weird!
Misappropriating autumn food for disaster relief and impeaching him, instead of pleading guilty afterwards, he deliberately delayed the time, as if everything could have a reasonable excuse, but there was always a layer of separation, as if something was hidden.

Zhong Yu put his hands on his knees, waited for a while and saw that Chen Gong still remained silent, and tried to persuade him: "Magistrate Chen, although you and I have no friendship, I still want to advise you that reconciliation is the most important thing. This matter should be settled as soon as possible. , with the court, with Zhong Yin and with you, wanton expansion will embarrass the court and damage your Majesty's face."

Misappropriating autumn grain is a serious crime and should be executed according to the law.

But if it was for the purpose of 'relief for the victims of disasters', that would be another matter. Not only could the court not be blamed, but it would also be rewarded.

Chen Gong suppressed his confusion, nodded slightly, raised his hand and said, "Thank you, Yuanwai Zhong."

Zhong Yu obviously felt that Chen Gong still didn't believe it, so he paused, moved closer, and said in a low voice: "The Yushitai is ready to close the case and submit it."

Chen Gong's expression changed, and he said, "Why are you in such a hurry?"

Such a major case, according to court practice, will not come to fruition within three to five months.

It's only been a few days?

Zhong Yu is the son of Zhong Yao, and he is in Hucao. He has a very clear understanding of the government's affairs. He sat back and said with a smile: "Magistrate Chen, the matter of autumn grain is the top priority of the court. The prince went to Yanzhou the day before yesterday. Yesterday the prime minister inspected Sili, and today Hucao Xunshangshu went to Bingzhou."

Chen Gong paused, he naturally didn't deserve to know about this kind of thing.

Silently pondering, he said: "Then, how will the imperial court deal with Henan Yin's matter?"

Zhong Yu shook his head, pointed to the sky, and said, "That's something that the imperial court and even His Majesty can decide."

Chen Gong felt uneasy, so he still took a deep breath, raised his hand and said, "If Zhong Yin really has no regrets, I will definitely not chase after you. Thank you Zhong Yuanwai. After returning to Beijing, the next official will definitely hold a banquet."

Zhong Yao smiled back and said, "Magistrate Chen is polite."

Compared with his father Zhong Yao who is serious and cautious, Zhong Yu is more open to making friends, making it easier for others and himself.

When Chen Gong left the post house, he felt something was wrong no matter what, so he searched around quietly.

He did not return to Luoyang, but disguised himself again and sneaked into some places where the victims gathered.

In the evening, the porridge distribution in the pergola continued, not only porridge, but also bread, and it was full.

Chen Gong walked five places and ate seven meals, his stomach was a little full.

Holding a bowl of porridge in his hands, he walked out of the victim's site with the staff who rushed over, with a strange look on his face, and his brows were not loosened.

The staff was at the side, and said doubtfully: "Didn't Dong Weng have already verified that Henan Yin is indeed releasing food to help the victims. These days, the total is one or two thousand shi. In ten days and a half months, five thousand shi may not be enough. It is not Zhong Ji and others are corrupt."

Chen Gong frowned painfully, his eyes were very calm, and said: "I always feel that something is wrong, I seemed to think of it just now, but now I can't recall it."

The staff looked at him, not knowing what to do.

After a long while, Chen Gong sighed and said, "Forget it, let's go back."

In any case, this matter benefits the victims, and there are countless living people.Even if Zongji has selfish intentions, the merits outweigh the demerits.

……

Before Chen Gong returned to Luoyang, Zhong Yu and other household Cao officials arrived first.

Zhong Yu reported clearly to Cao at the household. When he returned to the mansion that night, before he entered the door, a servant came up to greet him and said in a low voice: "Third Young Master, the master is here to invite you."

Zhong Yu said as he walked, "Father came back so early?"

Tingwei's mansion is very busy, Zhong Yao usually leaves early and returns late, and is rarely at home. The father and son haven't seen each other for a month.

The servant responded and led Zhong Yu to the backyard.

In the side hall of the backyard, Zhong Yao was writing something, under the light, his profile was solemn.

"I've met my father." Zhong Yu knew his father's disposition, took a calm breath, and raised his hand.

Zhong Yao put down his pen and said, "Sit."

Zhong Yu stopped talking and laughing in front of Chen Gong, and tried her best to keep calm and serious.

Zhong Yao closed the official document on the table and said, "What do you think about going to Henan County?"

Knowing that the school exam was coming, Zhong Yu felt nervous, thought quickly, and said: "Father, although Zhong Ji did not act properly, but his intentions are upright, my child thinks that it is a small punishment and a big punishment."

Zhong Yao remained motionless, and said, "I'm asking you, did you see anything else?"

Zhong Yu's mind suddenly tightened, and he turned quickly.

His father said so, it must be something unusual, there is something hidden in it.

Zhong Yu thought for a long time, but still had no idea, so he raised his hand and said, "Please ask the father to teach the child."

Zhong Yao is not angry, this son is quick-witted and has no dandyism, overall he is satisfied.

Stretching out his hand, he pushed the teacup in front of him towards Zhong Yu, and Zhong Yao said, "First, Zhong Ji's intentions are upright, why did he write a letter to impeach Chen Gong? Second, he didn't act beforehand and didn't report afterwards. Third, I I have never seen such a generous relief, and the food for the victims is better than ours. Fourth, the Yin family in Henan has always been willing to give, this time, I did not see a single person."

Zhong Yu looked at Zhong Yao, the corners of his face were stiff, and he felt chills from the bottom of his heart, and his whole body felt chills.

His father's four questions hit the nail on the head!
Why impeach Chen Gong?
Even if disaster relief is needed, why didn't you report it to the court in advance, even if there is no memorial! ?
Zhong Yu has also been to those disaster relief sites, and at first he didn't think there was a problem, but now that he thinks about it, the problem is serious!

In the same way, why is it that only the government is giving relief? Aristocratic families always win the name of benevolence at such times, so it's not possible that you can't see any of them?

Zhong Yu quickly calmed down, took a deep breath, and said: "Father, this kind of gang steals autumn grains and seeks fame and reputation. It has sinister intentions and an unforgivable crime!"

Zhong Yao pushed his teacup again, and said, "How do you think this matter will develop? How to deal with it?"

Zhong Yu just picked up the teacup, put it down hastily, thought over and over again, and said: "It should be verified by the Yushitai, and we should deal with it seriously."

Zhong Yao looked at him and said, "Can you find the evidence?"

Zhong Yu was startled, thought carefully, and then remained silent.

He found it really hard to find evidence!
Zhong Yu now understood the trick played by Zhong Ji, using the relief money and food donated by the aristocratic family as the five thousand shi food.Not only was he greedy for the five thousand stone autumn grain, but he also won a good official voice of "pleading for the people" and "not sacrificing himself".

The disaster relief is not over yet, and there is no evidence to arrest Zhongji now, so he can completely excuse that the disaster relief is not over, and the family donation and the five thousand shi of grain and autumn food are far from enough.

He is not corrupt!
And when the disaster relief is over, there is nowhere to check.

As Zhong Yu thought about it, his expression couldn't help becoming dignified.

If the family is allowed to run away, and others follow suit, then the court's food tax may be further eroded and corrupted!

But this matter is very tricky, Zhong Ji is now well-known, and he cannot be moved without evidence.

Zhong Yu thought about it, but there was still no good solution, so he raised his hand and said, "I also ask father to enlighten me."

Zhong Yao smiled rarely, and said: "The imperial court is an upright place, but it is also the most filthy place in the world. There will not be fewer people like this, and there will be more of them in the future. Such people will either die halfway, Or become a traitor. Tomorrow you go to Hucao, don't talk too much, let the matter continue to ferment."

　Ask for a monthly ticket~
　　
　
(End of this chapter)