Idle courtiers

Chapter 277

Zhou Nan has already made up his mind that Mrs. Shi will submit obediently for the sake of brother Yi, and after going down, she will definitely discuss with Tan Po to withdraw the accusation against Yu Er.

This diabolical woman is probably engaged in a fierce ideological struggle right now, so I am not in a hurry.

As for the soldiers, it is meaningless to detain them again.After all, he is a fellow countryman, so it is not good to spread the word.

But if he let it go like this, he couldn't hold back his face, so that it seemed that Mr. Zhou's gourd judge randomly judged the gourd case.

Let Shuntian Xuezheng come forward to straighten out the chaos anyway, but he happened to borrow a donkey to go downhill.

At that time, I can pretend to be wronged: the evidence of Wu Xinhua's adultery with Mrs. Shi's wife is solid, it's not that the official is not impartial in enforcing the law, but the boss is under too much pressure and can't bear it.There are traitors in the imperial court, but what can I do.

It would be better if Duan Ti could learn to swear a few words and be kicked out of the yamen directly.

After being driven back, Zhou Xingren had no choice but to let him go, and his reputation as an upright official was thus erected.

This is one of them.

At the most critical moment, if you offend Duan Tixue, it will be of great benefit to you in this exam, and you might even pass it.

Haha, killing two birds with one stone is indeed a clever plan.

Speaking of this, some people may be surprised that Duan Tixue, as the chief examiner, directly holds the power of life and death in the imperial examination of students.You, Zhou Nan, not only did not try to please, but deliberately offended you. Isn’t this the old birthday star hanged himself—wasn’t he impatient to live?
It is precisely here that things are subtle.

The conflict between Zhou Nan and Duan Tixue was because of official business.Everyone has different political views and different methods of governing, so there will naturally be conflicts.

Conflicts between superiors and subordinates, and among colleagues, should be encouraged by the imperial court.The so-called: There is no party in the party, and the emperor thinks; there is no faction in the party, and there are all kinds of strange things.

If the officials were united as one and as close as one family, the emperor would not be happy.

Therefore, sometimes, the superstructure will even take the initiative to provoke the people below to fight among themselves, and they will mediate the balance in the middle.

If today Zhou Nan and Duan Tixue had a quarrel because of this case, even to the point of personal attacks, if Mr. Duan dared to brush Zhou Nan down in the future additional test, there would be revenge for personal gain. suspected.

It is now the beginning of the year, and under the damned examination system of the Ming Dynasty, the Metropolitan Procuratorate has been assigned the task of impeaching ministers, and is eyeing the senior officials above the fourth rank in the capital, gearing up for a new year.

It is conceivable that when Zhou Nan loses the ranking and makes a fuss, the censors will inevitably swarm here like flies smelling blood.

Duan Tixue couldn't afford the political consequences. As long as he wasn't stupid, he would hold his nose and let Zhou Nan pass.

"Today we must completely irritate Duan Tixue and make a big fuss." Zhou Nan got a plan and went into the city with the files excitedly early in the morning.

This Duan Tixue is also inexplicable, the last time I came to see a good student, I planned that if we can get along well, even if you want some kindness from me, it's nothing, but I blocked it.Now I took the initiative to summon him, and I still have to be forced to admit him by my lord, why bother?

Zhou Nan slandered, and clasped his hands and sang a fat promise: "Pedestrians and Pedestrians temporarily belong to the Ministry of Industry, Yuheng Qingli Division, Military Weapons Ambassador, Zhou Nan, born in Chaohe, Miyun County, Shuntian Prefecture, pays homage to Master Tixue." Such a long string of words, there is There are positions, divisions, fame, and status, and the long list almost made him miss it in one breath.

I said in my heart that this job can no longer be held concurrently.With two more, I will be exhausted when I introduce myself.

After giving the gift, Zhou Nan handed the file to Duan Tixue's desk, and said, "Tixue, this is the file of Wu Xiucai's adultery case, please have a look."

As he spoke, he looked intently at the past.

But Duan Chengen was about fifty years old, thin and small, with high cheekbones and sunken eye sockets, like a skeleton.With a snow-white goatee on his chin and shining eyes, he doesn't look like a man to deal with.

Duan Tixue wore a Jinde crown to show his identity, a big red robe, and a golden pheasant embroidered on his chest, which made people envious.

The most peculiar thing is that Master Duan has an extra finger on the outside of the little finger of his right hand, which is actually a rare six fingers.

Duan Chengen nodded, opened the file, read it, and said: "My official is Duan Chengen, the academic official of Shuntian Prefecture. According to the imperial system, all scholars who travel to study must report to the administrative office. The office also has tutors who are responsible for urging them to study. I heard that Mr. Zhou arrested Wu Xinhua, a freshman from Huai'an, and put him in jail, and he intends to use the criminal law, is this true?"

While speaking, the sixth finger of his right hand moved slightly, as if he was waving a five string, playing a piece of "Swordsman".

The Ming Dynasty implemented a strict household registration system, and people must have a way to guide them when they go out, and they are not allowed to leave their hometowns without a reason.But this is not the case for famous scholars, who can travel around the world by virtue of their own status.

However, the problem came out again.Scholars are running around, and it is not easy to manage.

Therefore, the imperial court promulgated another decree. If a scholar lived in a place for more than half a year, he would be registered with the academic and political office, and he must also attend local cultural and educational activities.

Zhou Nan said: "There is no torture. After all, he is a member of a famous teacher, and he still needs to be decent. However, Wu Xiucai was involved in an adultery case and was taken to the scene. The subordinate officials only temporarily detained him in the classroom for interrogation on a daily basis. They also treat each other with courtesy and no worries. These are the confessions of the parties, please refer to them."

"Shut up!" Duan Tixue was a member of the second rank anyway, but he didn't pay attention to Zhou Nan, a small pedestrian, and reprimanded him: "Master Zhou, don't make any confessions. Look at what you have done. On the dossier, the witnesses are all officials in your yamen, are you sure? It is clear that you planted and framed him, how bold you are!"

Master Duan's "shut up" was not loud, but full of anger.

As a dignified member of the imperial court, Wu Xinhua still can't climb up to his high branch. As for who this surname is Wu, the old Duan is not interested in asking.

In fact, the yamen below want to punish people, and making false confessions is also common.But Zhou Nanming knew that Wu Xinhua was a scholar, so he arrested him brazenly.For such a big and important case, during the interrogation, if no one is sent to ask the academic officer to observe and supervise, that is to break the system and break the rules.

That is not to give him Duan adult face.

Just imagine if this matter is ignored, who will pay attention to the Xuezheng Yamen in the future?

This has already involved the local civil affairs and academic administration systems, the principle that the practical officers and officials in charge of ideology have the final say, and the principle cannot be compromised.

Zhou Nan was not afraid: "The ironclad evidence is like a mountain, and there is no room for denial. Procedures must be followed in everything. Since you have learned about this case, please ask for instructions."

Duan Chengen didn't know that Zhou Nan had set a trap for himself, so he said disdainfully: "What is the ironclad evidence, can it be regarded as true? The evidence is insufficient, so it has to be remanded for retrial. In addition, how can a dignified scholar be humiliated by the jailer? He let me go. If you have a credible new certificate, you can report to Xuedao."

"Okay, the officer will go back and release him right away."

Zhou Nan was so straightforward, which was beyond Duan Chengen's expectation.

Then, Zhou Xingren said in a low voice: "Students are going to take the additional exam in Shuntian Mansion Qiuwei soon, and they must live up to their promises." They must guard against arrogance and impetuosity, and get good grades in the exam.

After finishing speaking, he handed the Liuzhiqin demon Duan Chengen a "you understand" look.

Duan Tixue's expectation of Zhou Nan's obedience and obedience was beyond Duan Tixue's expectation.

Duan Chengen is such a character, he immediately heard the meaning of Zhou Nan's words: Mr. Duan, you want me to release Wu Xinhua, it's easy to say.So, Shuntian Mansion Qiuwei will try you, old man, will you let me go?Let's make a deal.

What an incomprehensible thing, what qualifications do you have to discuss conditions with Ben Xuezheng?

"Shameless!" Duan Tixue was furious, grabbed the file on the case and fell in front of Zhou Nan with a "wow".

Zhou Nan burst into ecstasy: fire, fire!

(End of this chapter)