Touring the Ming Dynasty

Duan Fei was standing at the end of the queue outside the hall. First, he couldn’t hear what the hall was saying, and second, he was dressed neatly outside to bask in the sun. The sun in June and July... makes people dizzy from the heat. Fei couldn't help being a little distracted. After an unknown amount of time, he suddenly felt someone poking his waist with his fingers. Duan Fei twisted his waist and snorted, "Don't make noise, Mr. Wang is cursing."

The waist was stabbed again, and again, Duan Fei opened his eyes and said angrily to the person who stabbed him: "Are you annoying, my lord is scolding, you want to make me scolded!"

The official looked at Duan Fei with eyes like a monster, and said word by word: "My lord is calling you..."

While Duan Fei was speechless, a yamen servant came out of the hall, looked at the officials outside the hall, and shouted: "Who is Duan Fei? Who knows him? Could it be that he didn't come?"

"I'm here, I'm here, I'm Duan Fei." Duan Fei hurried out of the queue under the gloating eyes of everyone, only to see the yamen servant glared at Duan Fei angrily, and shouted: "Why didn't you come out after calling twice? Do you dare to sleep standing up while the adults are asking questions?"

There were people on both sides covering their mouths and giggling, the yamen servant shouted again: "Don't make any noise, Duan Fei, hurry up and go to the hall, my lord orders you to come forward and speak!"

Annoyed, Duan Fei hurriedly ran up the hall with his head down, bowed his head to Governor Wang Da who was sitting on the seat, and said: "For the execution of Duan Fei, please refer to Governor Wang!"

"You are Duan Fei? Why didn't you hear the summons two or three times? Did you really fall asleep standing up?" Wang Shouren said with a smile on his face.

Hearing that there was no trace of anger in his voice, Duan Fei felt relieved, and boldly said: "Your Majesty pleaded guilty, I can't hear the adults talking in the hall, the sun is hot and hot, and I can't help feeling sleepy after standing for a long time. Therefore, there are some desertions, but the lower official has not heard the summons from the adults, because the lower official is thinking about official affairs instead of falling asleep."

Hearing his words, Wu Wending would have to sweat him secretly. He made a mistake first, and dared to make excuses. Isn't this accusing the governor?

When everyone thought Wang Shouren would be furious, Wang Shouren burst out laughing. Xing Xun asked with concern, "Why are you laughing, my lord?"

Wang Shouren grabbed a handful of long beards, and said with a smile: "I have been waiting for these words for a long time. I didn't expect that no one dared to say them. Only Duan Fei dared to speak out. Come here, give me a seat, and serve iced mung bean paste... ...Duan Fei, drink mung bean paste first, refresh yourself and I will talk to you again."

Duan Feiru was in a dream, and saw that someone brought him a chair, and a small bowl of mung bean paste that quenched his thirst with two pieces of ice floating on the surface.

Duan Fei took the bowl of mung bean paste, hit the small half of his buttocks on the chair, and drank the mung bean paste in one gulp. A refreshing feeling flowed from his lips to his stomach, and then quickly spread to all parts of his body. Feeling refreshed and refreshed, all the heat from his body disappeared, he put down the porcelain bowl, immediately prostrated himself on the ground, and said: "My lord, I am full of energy now, my lord, I respectfully invite you to consult me."

Wang Shouren gave him a hand, and said: "Master Duan, please get up and sit down for a while, Chengchang, go and call all the adults outside, and give each of them a bowl of iced mung bean paste to relieve the heat of the adults."

The officials outside lined up and each got a bowl of iced mung bean paste to quench their thirst and cool down. After a commotion for a while, the hall became quiet again. Everyone looked at Duan Fei who was sitting opposite Wang Shouren, secretly surprised in their hearts. How to get such preferential treatment.

After Wang Shouren waited for everyone to be quiet, he finally said: "Everyone must be very surprised, why am I so lenient to Lord Duan? Instead of blaming him, I gave him iced mung bean paste... This is because Lord Duan has not rested since he took office. One day, he dealt with official duties day and night, and in less than half a month, he had almost dealt with the long-standing case files in the judicial department. At first, I thought he was young and didn't know what to do. However, when I was inspecting various prefectures and counties, I read his official documents one after another, and finally my impression changed drastically. No matter whether the cases handled by Mr. Duan were approved or rejected, the palindrome was clear and fair, and many people who were confused In the case file, he even pointed out many things that had been missed before. Mr. Duan's office efficiency is so high, and he is so meticulous, it is really commendable. Today I wanted to see him first, but later changed my mind. Do you know why? ?”

Everyone was stunned by his unexpected behavior, who could guess what he was thinking?Just when everyone was shaking their heads, Duan Fei's heart moved. He hurriedly lowered his head, for fear that Wang Shouren would see the joy on his face. Sometimes it's better to play dumb.

Wang Shouren glanced at him with a smile, and said: "Master Duan is only 19 years old this year, and he is already a fifth-rank official at a young age. If I praise him as soon as he comes up, I'm afraid he will inevitably become arrogant. From then on I lost that cautiousness in doing things, so I deliberately arranged to meet him at the end, so that he could stand some tests. Fortunately, Master Duan gave me a perfect answer. Master Duan, you said that you were thinking about official business just now, but in What troubles did you encounter while handling the case? So come and let me know, there are so many grown-ups here, can you help me with the details."

Duan Fei bowed to him and said: "Your Excellency, I have indeed encountered some cases that are difficult to decide. The matter is a bit troublesome. I plan to ask you for advice in private."

Wang Shouren nodded knowingly, and said: "That's very good, my lords, I hope that when we meet again next month, I can have more surprises. If there is nothing else, I will stop here for today."

Several officials who were prepared were encouraged to speak to Wang Shouren one after another, and Wang Shouren answered them one by one. Judging from his method of solving problems, he was also an unreasonable person, and Duan Fei had some confidence in his mind.

After Wang Shouren sent all the officials away, Duan Fei glanced at the two yamen servants beside him, Wang Shouren said with a smile: "Both of them are the closest people to me, you don't have to worry, just speak up if you have something to say. "

Duan Fei took out five posts from his sleeve, stepped forward and handed them to Wang Shouren, and said, "My lord, according to the current backlog of cases in the procuratorate, there are still more than ten cases, and other lower officials can find ways to deal with them. Only these five cases can be dealt with." The next official has some doubts, and I want to ask the adults for advice."

Wang Shouren took the posts, unfolded them one by one, and read them ten lines at a glance. Duan Fei observed his expression carefully, and saw that his expression was as usual, but he didn't care at all when he saw the string of names. At most, his eyes flickered from time to time, revealing A wise man.