Early Ming Dynasty: Turning Clouds and Rains into New Learning Saints

Chapter 54
They are all torn apart. If they are caught and taken to the Yamen, how can they get any good results!

Of course Zhang Yifan wanted to resist, and immediately said loudly: "Who is cheating? I asked the craftsmen, and they said unmistakably that they were from Duke Zheng's mansion. I was not the only one who heard this! You accuse me of cheating. You just want to keep the cement as your own, right?”

That's right, from the beginning to the end, he never said that he was from Zheng Guogong. He only said that Zheng Guogong's government provided manpower and material resources.

As for their misunderstanding, that is their own business.Anyway, Zhang Yifan did not admit this crime, and he also wanted to force them to do it, pointing out that they were here for the cement, and putting pressure on them.

After hearing what he said, Tian Dazhuang boldly followed up and said, "Yes, I heard it too, those people are indeed from Duke Zheng's house!"

Zhang Yifan made it clear that these people are here for cement.Although it is said that country people are ignorant and afraid of officials, there is a common point that taking people's money is like killing their parents.It can even be said that for unsophisticated people and extremely poor people, if you want to steal money from them, you will go to great lengths to protect your property.

This cement belongs to the village community.The village community is common to all Liujia Villagers.Everyone can understand the future of cement.The entire Liujia Village is counting on cement to help them turn over, live in a good house, wear good clothes, eat good food, afford a wife, and so on. All the good futures are pinned on it. It's on cement.

These officials came to grab cement. If no one took the lead in resisting, they might not dare.But now, Zhang Yifan was in front of them, and Tian Dazhuang supported Zhang Yifan first, so they all became bolder, became angry, and agreed one after another.Even later, the slogan "If you don't give cement, you will lose your life."

Looking at the crowd of Liujia Village villagers and seeing more and more angry faces, the county magistrate, government servants and others were a little scared.

In fact, people in the officialdom also have rules, and there are laws to restrain the officialdom.

The reason why they can usually do whatever they want is because they understand the rules in the officialdom, but ordinary people don't understand them at all and can only do what they say.

It is also for this reason that some officials have suggested that we cannot make the people smart, otherwise they will be difficult to manage (scare).

At this time, Zhang Yifan firmly insisted that they came for the cement, and in fact they did, and he did not admit that he was pretending to be from Zheng Guogong's mansion, but only admitted that those craftsmen were from Zheng Guogong's mansion.

What can we do in the face of such fierce public sentiment?
As officials, once their official airs fail to intimidate people, they can only rely on their wisdom.And it’s hard to say how smart some officials are!

When Li You saw this scene, he cursed the county magistrate in his heart for being incompetent. He could only take action personally and shouted sternly: "It's not you who have the final say on what happens. Take it back to the Yamen, and the court will naturally deal with it impartially!"

As long as you bring people back, you win.

Based on this idea, he smiled conspiratorially and said: "In addition, I am kind enough to make your Majesty's will clear to you. Regarding Dengwengu, please listen carefully!"

His identity is there. He belongs to the family of the first hero in the founding of the Ming Dynasty, so he naturally has a deterrent effect on the people of the Ming Dynasty.As soon as he spoke, the cement workshop immediately became quiet.

Zhang Yifan felt a little bad when he looked at him, but it was useless to say he was afraid, so he listened carefully and waited for an opportunity to confront him.

I heard Li You say loudly with a hint of ridicule: "All civil lawsuits are initiated from the bottom up. If the government, state, county, provincial officials, and the prosecutors do not seek justice, or those who have grievances and serious matters that cannot be resolved on their own, perhaps After beating the drum, the supervising censor will immediately introduce the music. Anyone who dares to complain will die. Their marriages, land and other details are all under the control of Yousi, and they are not allowed to play the drum!" After saying this, he glanced at Liujia Village with a little pride. The villagers then said in a cold voice: "You guys don't understand, so just listen and I'll explain it to you."

Afterwards, he stared at Zhang Yifan deliberately, and said loudly: "National lawsuits are accepted at different levels. If the person who should be in charge is either unfair or just, or has a major complaint of grievances, he is allowed to beat the drum and watch on a rotating basis." The censor immediately brought the emperor to the palace, and anyone who dares to stop him will be punished with death. As for minor matters such as marriage disputes, land, or property, you are not allowed to beat the Dengwen drum. Do you... understand?"

He specifically asked Zhang Yifan this last sentence.However, before Zhang Yifan could answer, he continued: "Even if you think the county magistrate is unfair, you must first go to the government office, the Ministry of Personnel, the Metropolitan Procuratorate, the Ministry of Punishment, etc. to file a complaint one by one. If it is still unfair, then you will be allowed to knock Dengwengu, do you understand?"

There was a subtext behind it, which he couldn't say.However, Li Laifu was his lackey, and he immediately knew that it was his turn, so he added proudly: "You want to fight with my eldest young master, but you don't think about yourself. Do you think the adults in the court will turn against you? Or maybe , just a villager from your country, in..."

Having said this, he clasped his fists and saluted in the direction of the capital, obviously referring to the tallest person, and then continued: "...will he favor you and chill the hearts of the heroes?"

When these words came out, everyone was frightened immediately.

Everyone can know that they are just a group of country people. That side is the home of the first hero in the founding of the Ming Dynasty. It is obvious that they will prefer that side.If you fight them, how can you win?

As a result, the villagers in Liujia Village suddenly became frightened!But the county magistrate and the government officials straightened their chests one by one, showing off their power again.

However, these people do not include Zhang Yifan.

Because Zhang Yifan knew that Zhu Yuanzhang's real opponents were those who did not restrain themselves among the founding heroes, and the Li family's behavior, especially their in-laws with Hu Weiyong, violated his taboo.

Although it was said that Zhu Yuanzhang wanted to marry a princess to the Li family in the ninth year of Hongwu, he would also be punished later on.A few years later, the physical destruction began.

If this matter escalates, Zhu Yuanzhang will probably be willing to do it if he just has an excuse to attack the Li family, if nothing else.Not to mention, they never imagined how much help they would have to Zhu Yuanzhang if they really wanted to help him!

Zhang Yifan was not afraid of the setting of the Dengwen Drum. Others did not dare to knock it. He was afraid that he would not have the chance to face Zhu Yuanzhang directly.

While he was thinking about it, the county magistrate was already impatient and immediately issued an order and shouted loudly to arrest Zhang Yifan.

The government officials showed fierce looks in their eyes and rushed towards Zhang Yifan with chains in hand.

At this moment, I suddenly heard a shout from outside: "Who dares to take action?"

(End of this chapter)