Chapter 43 Section 43: If you fail to blackmail, you are tricked

In fact, the problem is precisely here. On that day, the censor who was on duty at the Metropolitan Procuratorate happened to be a full-time censor of Zuodu, who was neither a minister of military affairs nor a scholar.This imperial censor, surnamed Lao Mingren, was born in the military and was born in the Yellow Banner. Because he was related to the Mongolian monk prince by marriage, even the other princes were ignored.The censor of Zuodu is from the first grade, and his income is roughly the same as that of ministers and military ministers of various ministries.But because he spends too much, and he can't do without the smoke, unlike the ministers of military aircraft and ministers, who can accept a few disciples to get some training, but they can't get along with the local governors. If no one pays tribute to him, life will be difficult. I am getting poorer and poorer.The poorer he became, the more anxious he became, and he always wanted to use his old-fashioned position to catch people. Every month, he always handed over a few impeachment papers from him, and he always heard the wind, most of which were not true, and Emperor Daoguang began to get bored him.Fortunately, no big braids have been caught yet. He has been sitting on the censor's office for seven or eight years, and three wooden chairs have been broken.

Because Lao Ren was used to writing books, a group of officials called him Lao Dun, which became "annoying" when he was called bluntly. In the end, even Emperor Daoguang also called him "Master Annoying".But he was still at a loss, thinking that the emperor was joking with him. "Master Annoyed" didn't mean to make trouble with the Beijing officials, but to take the opportunity to get some money. Because Mr. Lao was reprimanded by Emperor Daoguang several times, he became a little desperate, so he became more and more at a loss.Just when he was about to enter the official office that day, the officer who didn't want to be on duty was holding a letter to hand in, so Lao Ren took it casually, went inside and took a look, and couldn't help but be overjoyed, thinking that his fortune had arrived.Putting Zeng Guofan's note aside for now, he took the book alone and went straight to the office of the Ministry of Industry.

When the officials of the Ministry of Industry saw Censor Lao Ren coming in arrogance, they all held their breath and rushed to greet him, lest they accidentally get on his blacklist.But he didn't pay any attention, took Kuang Zheng's hand alone, and walked into the secret room. Kuangzheng also holds the title of the left deputy capital censor. He only met him with a parallel salute, and then returned to his seat. Lao Yushi looked at Kuang Shilang's shiny forehead, and said sarcastically, "Look at Mr. Kuang's bright forehead, you must have made a fortune again, right?"

Kuang Zheng laughed loudly and said: "Master Zong Xian can really tell jokes. Poor Beijing officials like you and me have a lot of ostentation outside, but how much money can they actually make in a year? Do you expect Mr. Lao to support you as a lower official?" But Lao Ren suddenly put on a straight face: "Lord Kuang, this constitution is here for official business." After speaking, he presented Zeng Guofan's booklet, and continued: "I think you and I have survived here thanks to our ancestors' military achievements. Bu Tiandi, so I will meet you for a while first. You can read this document first, as for whether it is true or not, after Ben Xian handed over the documents, the higher-ups will verify."

Kuangzheng finished reading the scriptures, and was already in a cold sweat, and the purpose of Lao Ren's coming here was clear at a glance. Kuang Zheng secretly said in his heart: "It seems that it will cost money." But he said: "Thank you for your care. But this Zeng Guofan is too pretentious. All in all, I just took a few puffs of cigarettes. My lord is very aware of the details. , I’m afraid I won’t believe it.” Lao Ren said solemnly: "This constitution is naturally aware of the details. From Kuang Shilang's tone, Zeng Guofan must have framed him?" Go up, argue with your superiors!" He stood up and wanted to leave, clearly out of breath.

Kuang Zheng hurriedly stopped him and said, "How can Mr. President be so impatient? How can a Han person provoke our friendship? Your grandfather and my grandfather kowtowed their heads on the sand. Can others compare?" After hearing this, Lao Ren said: "If my brother doesn't read these words, does he still need to go here? You and I are both officials in the capital, and I am a really poor official in Beijing, but does your brother count? Can you put on as much ostentation as your brother? My brother’s situation is getting worse and worse these years. You brothers, if you don’t take care of me, what will I do? Especially in the past one or two years, my brother has The body is weak, and after taking a few puffs of cigarettes, I have to rely on this puff of cigarettes to do things all day long, and I can't do anything without it for a moment. Smoking is the most costly, and it takes one tael of silver to smoke casually for fifty or sixty puffs .”

While Lao Ren was chattering about these words, Kuang Zheng kept reading Zeng Guofan's papers over and over again, in fact secretly thinking of a way to resolve them; There is a box of ink sharpened for him.So he made a plan, intentionally put the booklet on the desk, and slowly took the ink cartridge over; after looking at it with his eyes, he suddenly punched the booklet hard, and shouted: "Come on!" A subordinate official pushed the door open and entered, and responded with a "Wow". Kuangzheng pointed at the ink and cursed: "What kind of ink is it that can't be used for talent? It's one by one, and it's not washed, and it's re-studied in a box! It can't be like this, and the head of the department has to hold hands." Let me teach you." The ink had already splashed the booklet "all over the face", and then dripped all over.The official was scolded anxiously, and wanted to get out of the embarrassment as soon as possible, so he used the book to support "Boss Mo" and moved out step by step.

Lao Ren was speaking in high spirits, when he suddenly saw that the book was held in the hand of the subordinate officer who came in, with a box of ink on it, and he was about to leave, so he yelled "Oops" and stretched out his hand to grab it back; Frightened by this, the official let go of his hand long ago, and the ink cartridge fell to the ground crookedly, splashing ink spots on Lao Ren Yushi's boots.Looking at the book again, it was a black mass, which could no longer be distinguished. Lao Ren was so angry that he raised his hand and was about to hit the subordinate official on the head, cursing in his mouth: "You son of a bitch, you dare to violate this constitution! It's the opposite!"

Kuangzheng also repeatedly shouted "It's okay", and apologized to Lao Ren again and again, speaking favorably for the subordinate official who didn't have eyes.The subordinate official had already knelt down, kowtowing repeatedly while shouting, "Damn it, I'm really terrified."Kuangzheng's plan succeeded, but he said viciously: "If you don't get out of this department, you want to make the chief constable mad!" The subordinate officer Nuonuo said yes, and scrambled out of the door.After a while, Laoren's tone calmed down.Kuangzheng said: "Don't be angry, the next official will ask that guy to pay you a new pair of boots tomorrow, it will also give him a good memory."

Lao Ren said: "It's just talking, who really wants him to pay? After Ben Xian leaves, you should also talk about him. Brother, I can't say anything more. I came here to tell the truth." Kuang Zheng knew that Lao Ren was clearly asking for money, but fortunately Zeng Guofan's booklet was no longer usable, but he still needed to come up with a few coins to stop his stinky mouth. He intentionally pondered for a while, and said: "Your Excellency, let's open the window and speak honestly. This time I built the Confucian Temple, I really made a thousand and eight hundred taels of silver. I am willing to honor my lord and eat cigarettes. Who will let your lord Is it the elder brother who is a lower official? As a younger brother, filial piety should give the elder brother a few cigarettes to eat."

Lao Yushi almost jumped up out of anger.His complexion suddenly changed, he stood up angrily, and said as he walked, "For nothing! This constitution is not short of these thousand and eight hundred taels of silver at present! The Royal Metropolitan Procuratorate dares to be a vegetarian!" Kuang Zheng was the first to grab Lao Ren, and said with a smile: "Your Excellency, you should speak out if you have something to say. It's easy for everyone to discuss it. Why do you have to leave without moving? Who is your lord? The capital must be moved!" Only then did Lao Ren stop, and had no choice but to lower his old face and say: "My brother, this kind of thing is not worth eight thousand taels of silver. It is not true to seal my brother's mouth. My brother's mouth is no match for those little Beijing officials. , what is it worth, my brother should know in his heart. I am a person who has lived to this age, and I will definitely not blackmail people. Like my elder brother, I am poor every day, and every day I spend less time." Kuangzheng had no choice but to say: "When I go back, I will ask the housekeeper to send a silver note of one thousand taels to the house first, and the remaining nine thousand taels, I will give my brother a few days' grace, and I will send it all ready, how about it?" Lao Ren said: "This is how you talk. My brother is waiting for you when you go back." That night, Lao Yushi received a thousand taels of silver notes from the steward of Kuang's mansion. The steward told Lao Ren that the rest of Mr. Kuang had prepared and sent them, and Lao Ren was very happy. Unexpectedly, on the second day, Kuangzheng made a participation in Zeng Guofan's participation.Kuang Zheng had secretly made up his mind, and with all his strength, he also wanted to take down the Han official Zeng Guofan.Zeng Guofan will never fall, but he will never be at peace. In a few days, under the imperial decree, Zeng Guofan was demoted, and Kuang Zheng felt relieved; as for the nine thousand taels of silver he promised Lao Ren, never mentioning it again, he had no intention of buying Lao Ren with ten thousand taels of silver. That mouth.Laoren's ability can deceive others, so don't try to bully him into rectification. Mr. Kuang's idea is: Zeng Guofan's booklet has been smeared, and you, Lao Ren, are not Sheng Enzhenglong. No matter how honest you are, you are just listening to the wind!You Laoren have become "annoying" to the emperor, I am still afraid of you! Censor Luo Ren was so anxious that sparks ran wildly, and he went to find Kuangzheng three times in a row.For the first two times, Kuangzheng also entertained with him. He asked people to pour tea and chatted with him, and he also invited several doctors to accompany him.For the third time, I simply avoided seeing him, let you call and call, and just said that I was busy with business, but I was determined not to come out. Lao Ren didn't expect that Kuangzheng would renege on his debts, and instead of blackmailing him, he was tricked. Later, he read the official newspaper and learned that Zeng Guofan had been fired and demoted.But finally couldn't swallow the breath.Think about it, the censor used to be a supervisor, and he could play when he heard the news. Now that he has a handle in his hand, and Zeng Guofan's statement is so clear, how can he throw it away in vain?Even if the dog jumps over the wall in a hurry, Lao Ren naturally can't take care of it. Lao Ren quickly wrote down the papers of impeachment against Kuangzheng, one stroke at a time, and then attached Zeng Guofan's statement as a basis, and handed it in without thinking.