Saint of the Confucian way

The main entrance of Ning'an County Yamen hall is open to the south, and only two people sit in the hall.

Both of them were wearing Jinshi clothes. One of them was sitting on the main seat of the main hall. He was in his early 40s. It was Fei Chang, the newly appointed magistrate of Qingwu Prefecture and acting magistrate of Ning'an county. He was looking at Ji Zhibai sitting on the left with a smile.

"Brother Ji, I think you might as well sit here with me. I'll just sit in. Although I've been a scholar for many years, I've only served as some assistant officials in the state Yamen and the capital. It's the first time I've been in charge of government. You once ruled Ning'an City and held an important official post in the official department. Your experience is much better than me."

I knew that there was no trace of blood on the white face. The blow of broken courage has not healed so far. There was a faint melancholy between the eyebrows and eyes.

Ji Zhibai smiled and said, "brother Fei is polite. Although I was in a good mood in those years, the holy academy has ruled that I can't be an official, enter the holy academy, or enter the Hanlin hall in my eternal life. I have a poor chance to promote the Hanlin. In addition, my courage is damaged and my future is broken. At present, I can only be an aide. Brother Fei can't look at me with the old eyes."

But Fei Changyan said solemnly: "Brother Ji, that's not true. I offended my predecessor Youxiang and was demoted to Qingshui Yamen. I stayed for three years. Fortunately, you saved me from water and fire. You not only let Lord Zuo Xiang entrust me with an important task, but also directly appointed me as the magistrate of Qingwu mansion this time. I will honor my family and honor my ancestors. Fei Chang will never forget this great kindness. You are in my heart, Always the jizhibai. "

"Alas..." Ji Zhibai shook his head gently.

Fei Chang said, "if Fang Yun is dead, then the ban of the holy courtyard will be loosened. In three or five years, the Zong family will let you make meritorious service and lift the ban. Moreover, if Fang Yun is dead, the holy way of Zong Sheng will be unimpeded. Once Zong Sheng is promoted to Asia saint and Amnesty the world, I'm afraid a holy word will restore your courage."

Jizhi flashed a smile of joy in his eyes, and then said with a smile: "yes, Fang Yun's scourge is finally dead! As long as he dies, everything will be solved. My mentor has decided that all affairs in Ning'an county should be handled by me. Once there is a chance to recover, he will continue to use me."

A worried look flashed in Fei Chang's eyes and said, "Fang Yun has won the support of the people in Ning'an city. Liu Yu was set up by him... In his words, he is a typical figure and example. Beating down Liu Yu can indeed damage Fang Yun's reputation, but... If it is not handled well, it may lead to mutiny."

Ji Zhibai shook his head and said: "In those days, a scholar once said at a cultural conference that it was very simple for the government to govern the people without rebellion. We didn't cut off their livelihood, nor let them have enough food and clothing. They could wait and see for a while at most. Once we sat down in Ning'an County, they would gradually extinguish their resistance. What's more, we had roots in punishing Liu Yu There is evidence, the evidence is conclusive. "

"What you're saying is that the evidence is genuine. Whether it's the holy court or the third division of Jingguo, it will admit it."

At this time, the Yamen outside escorted Liu Yuli in front of the main gate.

Fei Chang was officially promoted to the court, and then motioned to the Yamen to escort Liu Yu in.

Fei Changyi patted the startled wood and shouted, "who is standing under the hall!"

Liu Yu was dressed in children's clothes, with white hair and beard, decadent face and red and swollen eyes, but his eyes were unusually divine.

"If you don't know who I am, how did you catch me?" Liu Yu sneered.

"Presumptuous!" Fei Chang was furious.

Liu yuleng snorted and said, "I know your intention very well. I want to revenge Fang Xusheng shengmeteor? Yes, I'm his man! He's alive and I'll give priority to him in this life; he shengmeteor, I'll be an ox and horse in the next life! I don't have time to waste time here with you. Judge quickly."

Fei Chang suppressed his anger, looked at Ji Zhibai and said, "my house doesn't know the style of Ning'an County, so please ask my staff Ji Zhibai to assist my house in the trial. Ji Zhibai, excuse me."

Ji Zhibai nodded and said, "I should obey."

With that, Ji Zhibai looked at Liu Yu and said coldly, "Liu Tongsheng, I ask you, Fang Yun arrested a large number of cotton workshop homeowners, one of whom was named Hong Liao. Do you remember?"

"Of course I remember. I heard that Hong Liao had a good relationship with some officials. By the way, when I heard this rumor, I was still when Ji county magistrate was in office." Liu Yu looked at Ji Zhibai sarcastically.

Ji Zhibai said: "is it true that hongliao depreciated and scrapped a batch of 80% new organs and secretly sold them to private workshops to earn 8000 liang?"

"It's true," Liu Yu said.

"Yesterday, someone reported that you worked with Hong Liao. You once collected Hong Liao's black money and helped him embezzle the county organs. Is it true?"

"Nonsense! I haven't seen Hong Liao for a long time because of this!" Liu Yudao.

Ji knew Bai Lengleng smiled and threw a stack of documents at Liu Yu.

Liu Yu hurried to the results. When he looked carefully, there was a confession from Hong Liao. After Hong Liao was greedy for ink for 8000 Liang, he took out half of it for management, of which 20 Liang was spent on Liu Yu and his apprentice.

After reading it, Liu Yu was angry and anxious. He said angrily, "the twenty Liang silver money was clearly a reward given to me by a workshop in the county that year. How can it be said to be a bribe?"

Ji Zhibai threw out another stack of documents.

Liu Yu hurried to check, cold sweat seeping from his forehead.

These documents are confessions, and they are Confessions of Liu Yu's Apprentice. Someone mentioned them in front of Liu Yu that these are basically the sealing fees of Hong Liao, but everyone's arms can't twist their thighs, so they can only ignore them by default.

Liu Yu's face turned blue and white. He sighed heavily and said, "I've heard about this... My family was seriously ill and didn't have money. I'm just... I don't care how you convicted me, but I have a clear conscience with those twenty Liang silver!"

With that, Liu Yu straightened his spine.

"A clear conscience? Ridiculous! What about these?"

Ji Zhibai said and threw some documents at Liu Yu.

Those documents are the confessions of apprentice Liu Yu. Liu Yu once took some scrapped materials from the workshop home, made them into furniture or farm tools and sold them by himself.

Liu Yu was silent for a moment and said, "those wastes will be transported away and discarded. They themselves are not worth much money, so I chose some usable things. You say I am greedy for ink workshop materials, and I have nothing to say."

"These, these, you see!" Ji Zhibai threw a stack of thick documents in front of Liu Yu without saying anything.

Liu Yu read quickly and his eyes were dim. He remembered many things. Because he saw the pity of one of his apprentices, he entrusted him to send him to a more profitable workshop; He also made mistakes in his work, resulting in damage to some organs

After seeing less than one-third of it, Liu Yu threw the documents in his hand on the ground and said, "you are convicted. These are facts. I can't argue."

Ji Zhibai said, "it's a terrible crime for you to join hands with Fang Yun to deceive the world, even though you are full of mistakes and extremely despicable! However, I think in your old age and infirmity, there are a large number of people in your family, so I'll give you a chance. Just write a confession and admit that Fang Yun gave you benefits for his political achievements and the imperial examination. Ignore the law and let bygones be bygones!"

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