Idle courtiers

Chapter 150 Ripple Disappears
Zhou Nan is doing very poorly in the government office now, if he doesn't do anything, it is not surprising that he will fail in the future evaluation. If it takes another two or three years, he will not be able to be the governor.

In the feudal era, without an official status, you were someone else's fish.

In order to protect himself, he had to fight hard.

He had already figured it out that if he wanted to defeat Song Kongdang, he and Tang Shunzhi alone would not be enough.

Tang Shunzhi was squeezed out by Yan Song, and he had a calm temperament, so he didn't have much interest in official positions.Although he has a high reputation, he doesn't have much power in the court.

Then, we can only use Yuwang Mansion behind Zhan Tong.

Gao Gong, Zhang Juzheng, and Li Chunfang in the palace are the elites among the elites of this era, and they have been in the Imperial Academy and the six ministries for many years. They are in contact with either the emperor or senior officials at the ministries level all day long. They have rich experience in political struggle and belong to the tried and tested revolutionary cadre.With these gentlemen coming forward, it may not be possible to defeat the strict party, and it is not easy to clean up a small magistrate?

Zhou Nan also knew that the case was serious. Once Zhan Tong's report letter was delivered, the fate of Song Kongdang and others had already been decided.

As for Fatty Zhan, with this credit and Concubine Li's background, it's no problem to return to Jinggao.

All of this has been over since the beginning.

But, what kind of fate will I, Zhou Nan, have in the future?

Is it just to change the current harsh living environment?No, I want more.

Zhou Nan stared blankly at the sky. Beside him, Xun Fangyu also maintained the same posture and raised his slender neck. His eyes were dull, and the blue sky and white clouds above his head were reflected in his eyes.

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A woman from the Yang family in Bozhou died accidentally in Huai'an City. This matter also involved the young son of the prefect of Song Dynasty. I am afraid that if the Yang family makes trouble, the matter will become a big mess.

Zhou Nan took pleasure in other people's misfortunes and went to the government office to sell his holidays on the second day and entered the theater mode.

But to his surprise, everything in the yamen remained the same.As if all this never happened.

In the yamen, when he met Song Kongdang, the magistrate even smiled at him, and asked, "Governor Zhou is not young anymore. I heard that you are happy to have Lin'er. Congratulations."

"Blessings from Futai." Seeing his relaxed face, Zhou Nan was even more puzzled: This matter is over like this, after all, it is a human life, it is impossible!
It's a pity that he is very unpopular in the yamen, even if he wants to ask, no one will take care of him.

Sitting in the yard for a whole morning, after lunch, Zhou Nan couldn't bear it and ran to Ding Qiguang's place.Xun Xiucai, one of the parties involved in this case, is his nephew, and the uncle of Dingzhi County will definitely come forward: "Master, I want you to inquire about something."

Ding Qiguang laid out the chessboard, stroked his beard and asked with a smile: "But I want to ask about the Fourth Young Master of Song Zhifu's family. He has already returned to his hometown in Henan, so I have already understood the matter."

Zhou Nan was stunned: "Is that the end?"

"Otherwise, what else can we do? Bring the fourth son of Song to justice, and he didn't kill him." Ding Qiguang said: "The imperial court is now trying to win over Bozhou. Comfort the Yang family."

"How to appease?"

"What else can I do, pay for the compensation." Ding Zhixian stretched out five fingers.

Zhou Nan was taken aback: "5000 taels?"

Ding Zhixian nodded: "5000 taels of silver, one hundred pieces of poplin and one hundred pieces of fine porcelain of various colors are the favorite utensils of the Yi people in Bozhou."

Zhou Nan: "It's a big deal, but after all, it's a human life, is he willing to accept it?"

"People cannot be resurrected after death, otherwise what else?" Ding Zhixian said with a sigh.

It turned out that when Yang Che died unexpectedly that day, the prefect of Song knew that this matter must be dealt with in the shortest possible time.If it rises to the political level of the Ming government and the broadcast regime, the problem will be serious.

Therefore, Song Kongdang immediately transferred the money and supplies to the door for negotiation.At the beginning, Yang Che's father naturally refused to obey.

The prefect of the Song Dynasty also said that the timber that Bozhou paid tribute to the imperial court had to stop in Huai'an every year, and the local government contributed a lot.If it hurt the harmony of the two families, it is not beautiful.

Finally, he vaguely reminded General Yang that Song Kongdang was the elder of Yan Ge.

This is already a bit of a threat. Indeed, the timber that Banzhou donated to the imperial court is still waiting to be used in Beijing. There is a time limit, the construction period is tight, and the task is heavy.The construction of the Taoist temple was delayed, and Emperor Jiajing was furious, who can afford it.

Once the imperial court issued a reprimand and Yang Che's father returned to Bozhou, the patriarch would not give him a good look, and he, a sixth-rank general, would not have to do it.

People are dead, and there is no point in dwelling on this matter any longer.Now that Song Zhifu had shown his sincerity, General Yang also knew that he couldn't offend the strict party, so he could only accept the apology and sent the wood to the north without showing it.

After learning about the case, Song Zhifu was afraid of having long nights and dreams, so he sent someone to send Xiao Ya Nei back to his hometown in Henan the next day.

Zhou Nan praised in his heart: This Song Kongdang is really vigorous and resolute in his actions, and he is also extremely calm when he encounters problems. He really is a character.

He thought of Xun Xiucai again, and didn't know how he was doing now, so he didn't want to be beaten to death by himself, so he asked Ding Qiguang.

Ding Qiguang was furious: "Zimu, don't mention this little bastard. He is fine and has been released home. However, the 5000 taels of silver and a set of utensils that Song Zhifu used to appease General Yang all fell to Xun's house. Come on, my sister really taught a good son!"

It turned out that the money came from the Xun family, and Mrs. Ding had lost a lot of money this time, and Zhou Nan felt a burst of happiness in her heart.

With a thought in his mind, he suddenly had an idea, and said in a low voice: "Master Xian, I have already written a letter to Nanjing Tangbutang, and your name was also mentioned in it. Master Ding might as well go to the court and use both sides to report to the government. Yamen officials are greedy for ink."

Ding Qiguang was overjoyed, and pointed in the direction of the government office and cursed: "Song Kongdang, Song Kongdang, you have impeached me for 20 years, don't you just want me to be depressed for the rest of my life, so that it is difficult to realize my ambitions? You must know that there is righteousness in the world. , The sky does not hide traitors. The green mountains can't cover it, after all, it's going eastward! This time, Tang Yingde came forward, Qingliu spoke up, and the public opinion was in an uproar. Even the elder Yan Ge couldn't save you!"

He was a prudent person, but now he was overjoyed to hear Zhou Nan lie to him that Tang Shunzhi was willing to go out.

Dingzhi County knows how powerful the disciples of Xinxue are.Not only can he avenge his great revenge this time, but with this great achievement, it is impossible to be the magistrate.His eyes were on the court, on the six parts.Once you are old, you can still use your spare heat to be a real power master or even a doctor.By the time of retirement, a senior official of the fourth rank or above is still expected.

Dingzhi County has no background in the officialdom, and if he wants to get the upper hand, he can only get Tang Shunzhi behind Zhou Nan. Unexpectedly, Zhou Nan is so powerful.

After all, young people are young people, and they are coaxed as soon as they are coaxed.

With a stirring heart, there is still the thought of playing chess.For a whole afternoon, Dingzhi County lost a lot, and Zhou Nan won two taels of silver.

"Yes, I have enough food for my family, and I will come to play chess with Ding more often." Zhou Nan calculated the days, from Huai'an to the capital, the letter from Zhanzhi County was sent there, and the court sent people to come. Deal with the major case in Huai'an for at least one month
The matter of Yang Che being trapped to death by a log in the water just passed away without mentioning it again, as if a stone was thrown into the sea without even causing a small ripple.

The days passed day by day, and it was midsummer in a blink of an eye, and the days were almost over.

On this day, Zhou Nan had just returned to work after playing chess with Ding Qiguang, and was about to go home after Shenshi.Suddenly, a book office came with a letter saying that Xiong Lixing called the Lixing Office to respond to officials who had something to say.

When they arrived at the Judgment Hall, the other three governors had already arrived, chatting and laughing with Xiong Ren.

Seeing Zhou Nanlai, everyone put away their smiles.

Xiong Ren scolded: "Zhou Nan, I have an urgent official message to you, why do you take it slowly? It seems that I have neglected to supervise you a while ago, and you are getting more and more slack about official duties."

Zhou Nan sang a fat promise: "I have seen the punishment, but what orders does the master pass down to the officials?"

Xiong Ren asked: "It seems that this star was not last night, for whom did you make the mid-night feast?"

Zhou Nan: "Is it a clumsy work?"

"Huh, I don't like this poem?" Xiong Ren snorted coldly: "Zhu Xun followed the imperial court's order to inspect and resettle the refugees in the Huaihe River and Huaihe River on behalf of the emperor, and he was responsible for the reception. He has arrived in Huai'an City today and is staying at the post office. In the hall. Zhu Xunyin has heard the name of Miss Zixiao for a long time, and wants to meet her. Tonight, the official wants to host a banquet in "Green Pearl Tower" in honor of Zhu Xunyan, and ask the singer to help. But the bitch said that she is not feeling well. Listen If you say you are familiar with Zi Xiao, this matter will fall on you. If you can't invite someone, you are the only one to ask."

Zhou Nan slandered: It seems that this star is not from last night, for whom the wind and dew stand at midnight, what a wonderful poem, but you say that it is not well done, you are blind!
"Lord Li Xing, don't worry, I will definitely convince Miss Zixiao and make Xun Zhu satisfied."

In the past, Zi Xiao also sent people to invite Zhou Nan several times.

Zhou Nan considered that his reputation was too bad, and it would be inappropriate to fight with prostitutes again, so he pushed it away.

Now when I think of that small and exquisite body, I feel a surge of heat in my heart, and I can't hold it back.

"Go down!" Xiong Ren waved his sleeves in disgust and drove Zhou Nan out.

After Zhou Nan went down, he was thinking about how to deal with Zhu Xunyan's inspections.

The so-called Xunkan is the Xunkan of the Eight Houses in the film and television works of later generations. The name sounds very loud, and it is an imperial envoy sent by the imperial court.

That's right, Bao Longxing in Zhou Xingchi's "Nine Pins of Sesame Officials" has been this official, and he is very prestigious.

In fact, the rank of the inspectors is not high, only the seventh grade, usually held by Xinke Scholars, who patrol places as special commissioners of the central government and accumulate political experience to support them.

The tour lasts for one year, and the resettlement is very good after finishing the errands and returning to court. Usually, he will go to the Metropolitan Procuratorate to be a spokesperson.

What is a speech official? It is the official who picks the wrong one. The more officials you impeach, the more outstanding your political performance will be.Therefore, when it comes to inspections, local officials are very troubled, among which the sentence and promotion of officials in charge of prisons are the worst.

As mentioned earlier, the local and provincial levels are divided into the chief envoy responsible for civil affairs, the inspector envoy responsible for prisons, and the command envoy responsible for military affairs.Later, due to the corruption of officials, the officials of the third department were not only corrupt, but also incompetent.Simply unable to handle local affairs.

The central government directly dispatched central officials to wipe the buttocks of the local yamen and take back all the powers of the three divisions, namely the governor in charge of the people, the guard eunuch of the government and the army, and the patrol of the prison, which are called the three halls.In the end, Santang evolved from a temporary sending organization to a permanent one.

Last year was the year of the Grand Competition. This Zhu Xunyong should be a Jinshi in the middle school, and then he was sent to inspect the two Huaihe Rivers and Huaihe Rivers. The future is promising.

What is the background of this person? Zhou Nan dug out this year's Dibao and checked the list of Chaxinke Scholars.Seeing Zhu Xunyan's resume, he suddenly realized: "It turns out that he is the nephew of Mr. Shi Yongshi who just died during the Chinese New Year, so it's no wonder."

(End of this chapter)