Song Gexing

Chapter 171 The new third envoy

"I impeach Zhang Fangping, the envoy of the Third Division, for using his power for personal gain, taking advantage of people's danger, and buying people's houses at a low price..."

Fast forward to the end of February, Bao Zheng, who had just been transferred to the Yushitai from his post as Zhijianyuan to serve as the Yushi of Zuodu, began to troll people again.

But it is understandable that this is his own job, but as the largest official in Yushitai, wouldn't it be better to leave this matter to his subordinates? I don't know what he thinks, but he loves to offend people.

Zhao Fang knew that the reason why he ignored what had happened in history was because the seller was not a kind person.

Liu Baoheng, a native of Kaifeng, was a wine-making businessman. In the Song Dynasty, wine was sold exclusively, and the court had to issue a license to make wine and sell it. This was actually the same as in later generations, and private wine was not allowed to be sold.

Moreover, there was a rule for winemaking in the Song Dynasty, that is, the wine must be purchased from the imperial court. Of course, private winemaking for drinking by oneself was not within the scope of the restriction.

As the owner of the winery, Liu Baoheng owed the imperial court more than 100 million in wine money. As a financial management agency, the Third Envoy Bureau naturally wanted to collect the debt.

This is a matter of course. It is unacceptable in any era for a common person not to repay the money he owes the government, so his property is seized to pay off the debt.

Liu Baoheng's ancestral home was auctioned and bought by Zhang Fangping. In fact, it was a normal procedure and there was no behind-the-scenes operation.

But the problem is that Liu Baoheng is not a descendant of the Liu family. His aunt disdained his behavior and filed a lawsuit against the Kaifeng government, saying that he was a scoundrel who deliberately failed to pay back the money he owed and sold the Liu family's ancestral home.

After an investigation by the Kaifeng Mansion, it was found that the situation was true, so the ancestral home could not be regarded as his property, but it had been auctioned, and it was Zhang Fangping who bought it.

It makes sense for Bao Zheng to suspect that he bought the Liu family property at a low price. As a debt collector, he was not suitable to buy it because the money from the auction had to be returned to the national treasury.

Who knows if you secretly colluded with the buyer to buy the house at a low price. As for the remaining losses, the state cannot recover it.

This was actually prohibited in all dynasties. Zhang Fangping didn't know where he had made the wrong mistake, and he did this stupid thing.

Of course, if this were placed in other dynasties, I am afraid no one would pursue it, but it happened to be the Renzong Dynasty of the Song Dynasty. Bao Zheng, Tang Jie, Kou Zhun, etc. were all famous trolls.

Not to mention you as the finance minister, the emperor has been sprayed with nowhere to hide. Didn't you ask for it?

The facts of the case are well-founded, Bao Zheng’s impeachment was correct, Zhang Fangping resigned voluntarily a few days later, and was demoted by Zhao Zhen to Chenzhou as the magistrate.

Song Qi took over the position of the third envoy, but was immediately impeached by Bao Zheng. Zhao Fang had no time to stop him, so he could only stare at the old man, who looked like a fighter jet.

Originally, after Zhao Zhen issued the decree, You Zhengyan Wu Ji wrote a letter to impeach Song Qi, saying that his political performance was mediocre, he lived a luxurious life, and he was suspected of wasting public funds.

Zhao Fang knew that Lao Bao was going to spit on people again, so he was on guard against him, but Bao Zheng jumped out before the court today before he could open his mouth.

The superiors had just announced the start of the morning court. Who would have thought that the old man would react so quickly and with good reason? He said that when Song Qi was the magistrate of Yizhou, he often left political affairs to go sightseeing.

Song Qi really had this problem. He acted like a celebrity and liked to play and entertain guests, but he was a real celebrity. The two brothers of the Song family were famous talents in the Renzong Dynasty.

Seeing that Bao Zheng was impeaching him without arguing, Zhao Zhen had no choice but to remove him from his position and sent him to Zhengzhou as the magistrate. But it became a problem who would be the envoy of the next three divisions.

"Why don't you, Bao Qing, do it?"

Zhao Zhen asked with a headache. Bao Zheng scratched his head and said: "I impeached two third secretaries one after another, and then I came to do it. Isn't it because I am jealous of the virtuous and capable?"

Lao Bao is still sober now. Historically, he was not sober enough to take over this position, and he was impeached as a result.Moreover, it was the old man Ouyang Xiu who impeached him. He actually said that he had moral deficiencies and was not filial to his parents. This accusation was actually a big joke, but it is true that you can drive others out of office and then get promoted yourself. It is really unclear morally.

"My ministers recommend Fan Shidao, the magistrate of Mingzhou, to succeed him as the third envoy!"

Seeing the awkward situation, Zhao Fang had no choice but to recommend him in person. Zhao Zhen glanced at him unhappily and almost snorted.

It turns out that the person recommended by Zhao Fang is someone he hates. It turns out that in the sixth year of Emperor You's reign, that is, six years ago, Concubine Zhang died of illness. Zhao Zhen wanted to bury her with the rites of a queen, but was dissuaded by the ministers. Among them, Zheng Zheng, the most vehement opponent, wanted to bury her. It's Master Fan.

For this reason, Fan Shidao was demoted from Beijing and went to Changzhou to serve as the magistrate of the state. Later, he was passed on as a transfer envoy on Guangnan East Road. In the past two years, he served as the magistrate of Mingzhou, with remarkable political achievements.

Zhao Zhen was naturally unhappy. His favorite Concubine Zhang Guifei had died. Wouldn't it be good to be canonized as a queen after her death? It was not a posthumous canonization.

But these ministers just want to go against him, as if they themselves have never loved women.

Zhao Fang took one look at his father's appearance and didn't know why. He didn't object to this at first. He just went to the palace and asked Queen Cao if she wanted to object.

Empress Cao told him that death is like a lamp going out, which is exactly what he meant, so Zhao Fang kept silent about this matter. After all, he also has the most beloved woman, so let's compare our hearts.

"Father, Fan Qing has made outstanding achievements in the past six years. He should have been transferred back. Although he is too stubborn, his loyalty is still true."

Zhao Zhen glared at him angrily, and looked at Fan Zhongyan and other ministers, Wen Yanbo said with a smile: "What His Royal Highness said is very true. Although Fan Jizhi is irritating, he is a suitable candidate in terms of loyalty and ability."

Zhao Zhen nodded helplessly and asked, "What do you think?"

It turns out that Wen Yanbo was also criticized by Fan Shidao back then, and it was when Wen Yanbo was prime minister and had the highest authority.

He was able to let it go, so Zhao Zhen was naturally embarrassed that he couldn't let it go. In fact, Fan Shidao had trolled a lot of people. This guy once served as a censor, and he was originally responsible for trolling people.

Not to mention the other people who were sprayed, there are Chen Zhizhong, Wang Gongchen, Cheng Kan, Wang Deyong, Li Shu and Liu Hang in the ministers of Zaifu.

Among them, Wang Deyong was a famous general in the Song Dynasty. He was the deputy envoy to the Privy Council and judged the affairs of the Privy Council. Like Di Qing, he was a military general who ascended to the Privy Council due to his military exploits.

But he was older than Di Qing. He was 79 years old when he died two years ago. After his death, he was awarded the title of Taiwei and Zhongshuling. He was called the Black King Xianggong by the Liao people.

If Di Qing is the Optimus Prime of the northwest, then Wang Deyong is the Great Wall of the north. He mainly faces the Liao Kingdom. This old man dares to threaten the Liao Kingdom if it refuses to accept it.

However, the Liao Kingdom still sold his account. Several times, they retreated after seeing him guarding the border.

"I second my opinion, Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

Lao Bao was waiting for someone to agree. When he saw Zhao Zhen asking questions, he immediately came out to second the proposal. Fan Zhongyan also stood up with a smile and seconded the proposal. The matter was quickly approved.

Lao Fan and Fan Shidao are not from the same family. Fan Zhongyan was originally from Shaanxi and grew up in Suzhou. It is true that Fan Shidao is from Suzhou, but they are not of the same family.

Fan Zhongyan moved to Suzhou because his mother remarried from Suzhou, but his stepfather was surnamed Zhu, so he was from the Shanxi Fan family, and Fan Shidao was from the authentic Suzhou Fan family.

(End of this chapter)