Chapter 17 Chapter 17 There is a call to return to the capital to rule the cunning

Chang'an Tingwei Mansion.Tingwei Yan Yannian was flipping through the records delivered by Yuzhang County. He raised his head from the cases, and there was no gloomy look on his face.This is Yan Yannian's characteristic. His emotions and anger have always been difficult for his subordinates to guess, and it has been like this since he was the governor of Henan.This is also the experience he has gained from being an official for decades. Only by making his subordinates unpredictable, can he have unexpected majesty and will not be deceived by them.Sitting next to him was Tingwei Supervisor Bingji.Yan Yannian took a sip of water and asked, what does Mr. Bing think of the Shangzuo document in Yuzhang County?

Bing Ji was a very cautious person. Zeng Guan lived in the middle of two thousand stones and was listed as Jiuqing. Later, he was dismissed due to trivial matters.But he didn't have the slightest psychological imbalance, and he was respectful and polite in front of Yan Yannian.Yan Yannian also respected him in his heart.When he heard the question, he hurriedly answered carefully, everything was decided clearly by the Ting Wei, and the subordinates had shallow knowledge and were not good enough to listen to the filth. Yan Yannian said, why should Mr. Bing be polite? I have always admired Mr. Bing for his talent and learning.Maybe I think that this mansion is dark and not enough to hear the Dao.

Bing Ji hurriedly prostrated himself on the ground and thanked him, why did the Ming government say such a thing.He was a little uneasy, Yan Yannian was famous for being a cruel official, he was similar to Zhang Tang back then, but he was more upright and honest than Zhang Tang.Most of the cruel officials have always been narrow-minded and fond of harassing people. At that time, Zhang Tang was the imperial historian, and Zhu Maichen worked under Zhang Tang's subordinates, so he felt quite aggrieved.Because Zhu Maichen was very expensive, Zhang Tang was still a small official under Lang Zhongling's subordinates when he worshiped the Taizhong doctor, and he often followed Zhu Maichen to serve him.Later, Zhu Maichen was repeatedly dismissed for crimes and re-appointed, falling from two thousand shi to six hundred shi.But Zhang Tang changed from time to time. From a young official, he leaped to be a thousand stones, then two thousand stones, and then Tingweizhong two thousand stones, and then he was promoted to Yushi doctor, named Wanshi.At that time, the prime minister was vacant, and Zhang Tang actually served as the prime minister for a long time. He was the ultimate minister, so he was naturally arrogant.But Zhu Maichen had just been promoted to Qianshi's prime minister's mansion again, and when he thought that he had to serve the people who served him back then, he couldn't help but express his grief and indignation.Zhang Tang quickly grasped the grievance in Zhu Maichen's heart, and became more and more proud.There are some people in this world who like to bravely chase the poor, the more miserable they make their opponents, the happier they are. This soup is one of them. He intentionally humiliated Zhu Maichen and did not give the old boss any face.Zhu Maichen bowed to him, but he pretended he didn't see it, or at most hummed to show his return.This is too much insult for the court that pays attention to etiquette.Zhu Maichen was so angry that he finally sued Zhang Tang together with the other two senior officials who were humiliated by Zhang Tang.The emperor was furious, and Zhang Tang had to commit suicide. Before he died, he wrote a letter to confess that he was framed by the third chief history.The emperor was furious and killed Zhu Maichen and other three senior officials.Bing Ji learned a similar lesson and was absolutely respectful in front of Yan Yannian.When something important happens, he doesn't express his opinion easily.It's just that now that Yan Yannian is speaking, it's not good not to express his position, so he can only laugh and say that the Ming government is so humble, and the officials are lying.The officials thought that it seemed inappropriate for the Lord Shen to kill so recklessly.However, since it is strictly ordered by the emperor, it is impossible not to kill, in short, both methods are understandable.

Yan Yannian was furious in his heart. How smooth is this stick? What's the difference between this and not saying it?But I didn't want to embarrass him either.Although Yan Yannian is a strong person, he also knows the benefits of being a little soft sometimes.Generally speaking, the principle must be adhered to, blindly flattering the emperor may not be good.If you follow what others say, you won't get the emperor's attention.But you can't always fight against the emperor. In short, there is a degree. If you master this degree well, you will receive unexpected results.He was very disgusted with Jiang Chong's favor, and always felt that he was pleasing the emperor with his appearance.However, since even the Confucian classics include the selection of strong and beautiful men as officials, what can you do?Although in the end someone has to control him, otherwise the world of the big man may really collapse.So who can, probably only Shen Wu.

Thinking of this, Yan Yannian suddenly became happy.It's just that when Shen Wu returns to Chang'an, he will definitely fight Jiang Chong?Shen Wu doesn't have a good impression of Jiang Chong, that's for sure.He is so talented, if he can be won over, it is possible to bring down Jiang Chong.This is beneficial to the crown prince, but it is also very dangerous to blindly cater to the crown prince when the emperor has not expressed his attitude.That obviously has two hearts towards the emperor.The emperor is also an extremely sensitive person. When Yi Zong was the captain of Jingfu, once the emperor recovered from his illness and went out, he found the road was bumpy and was furious. No chance to travel by car, right?" Yi Zong had no choice but to commit suicide and apologize.Another time he was recovering from illness, got up to inspect the stables, and found that the royal horses had lost a lot of weight, and immediately summoned Shangguan Jie, the commander of the middle stable, and said angrily: "You probably think that I will never get out of bed again, and have no chance to ride a horse, right?" Fortunately, this time Shangguan Jie's mind turned quickly, and he burst into tears immediately: "I am guilty because I am always concerned about your majesty's body, and my heart is not on the horse." The emperor was immediately moved and praised him for his loyalty.In short, everything related to the emperor's body should be avoided.The reason why he asked Bing Ji's opinion just now was to find out the crown prince's opinion on Shen Wu.But Bing Ji was so cautious that he could not get any information.He pretended to ponder and said, Mr. Bing was indeed cautious.But I thought that although Shen Wu was a bit of a thug, he didn't kill innocent people indiscriminately.What's more, his parents died at the hands of thieves this time. According to the Confucian scriptures, it is a sworn enemy.Therefore, regardless of righteousness or selfishness, what he did was not too much.In my opinion, it should be played to the county magistrate to reward Shen Jun and increase his rank.Now that Jing Zhaoyin is weak and does not take office, why not recall Shen Jun to try to defend?

Bing Ji said, the decision of the Ming government has always been good, and all the officials agree with it.He complimented on his lips, and thought in his heart, wouldn't it be more detrimental to the crown prince to call Shen Wu back to worship Jing Zhaoyin?When he got off work at dusk, he hurried back to his mansion and sent his confidants to send a letter to Mingguang Palace to report Yan Yannian's plan. Crown Prince Liu Ju immediately recruited Prince Shao Fu Shide to discuss Yan Yannian's intentions.He is now a frightened bird. As the crown prince of the mighty Han Empire, he has not had a peaceful sleep for many days and is always awakened by nightmares.He dreamed that he was bound out of Mingguang Palace by cavalry, carried to East City of Chang'an, and executed by hanging.Jiang Chong's handsome face glowed in front of him.This handsome-looking guy was actually indescribably vulgar. He bared his teeth and opened his disgusting mouth with a trace of grape skin still sticking between his teeth.God, I really don't know why my father favors such a beast.

The animal smiled and said, Crown Prince, I will send you to heaven today.What a shame!Originally, the minister should have served more thoughtfully and diligently.But it was so hard to find this great opportunity, Prince Wanwang forgives the crime of slowness.Your Highness, are you in a hurry?The minister ordered the execution immediately.He spread his hands, as if guilty of being slow in serving the food.This made Liu Ju feel that he didn't know where to start the thousands of words of anger, and he just wanted to burst out from his lungs: You-this-animal-born.But his throat was strangled by something, and he couldn't speak a word.In front of him was only Jiang Chong's shiny face dangling in the sun, and then he realized that his feet had left the ground.He couldn't exhale his last breath, and the stars appeared in front of his eyes.Yes, I wake up like this every time, with cold sweat all over my back.The city of Chang'an was full of panic, almost every day someone's family was arrested, and rumors abounded that Jiang Chong was going to search Mingguang Palace next.The deeper a person dares to insult a person with a higher status than himself, the greater the determination of this person to kill the other person.Would he sit and wait for the day when the emperor passed away and the crown prince hurriedly ascended the throne in the Taimiao and issued the first edict?Obviously, nothing will matter at that time, even though the coffin of Emperor Daxing has not been buried, even if the Huns cavalry have surrounded Chang'an City, even if the people of the world are waiting for the amnesty, the bestowal of nobles and cattle wine.But the first edict could only have one content: kill Jiang Chong's three clans!

What does Shao Fu think?Liu Judao, what is Yan Yannian's intention of persuading the emperor to recall Shen Wu? Shi De pondered for a while, and said, His Royal Highness, this may not be a bad thing. How can I see it.According to Liu, Shen Wu was promoted by reporting on Gongsun He.No one in the world knows the close relationship between Gongsun He and my family. When Shen Wu came back, there would naturally be another disaster. Your Highness is too cautious.Shi Dedao, Gongsun He committed the crime of treason, and he deserved to die.Even if you don't meet Shen Wu, other petty officials will report.Ordinary officials and people only know how to be loyal to the emperor, so they don't think about the relationship between Gongsun He and His Highness.What's more, Gongsun He sent people to chase and kill Shen Wu, anyone else would be resentful.It is absolutely impossible for Shen Wu to do that against the prince.On the contrary, Chen Guan, Shen Wu, is quite talented, such a person is generally unwilling to stay under others for a long time, and he and Jiang Chong may not necessarily be in collusion.Maybe we can take the opportunity to win him over and deal with Jiang Chong together.

Liu Judao, well, I also think Shen Wu and Jiang Chong are quite different.The man in his forties tapped his fingers nervously on the desk, as if imitating the sound of a horseshoe.But how to win him over.If it is not careful, if it is reported to the emperor, it will be suspected that we are forming a party for personal gain. We were already quite suspicious, but now we are given the blame. That's right, Liu Jin, the grandson of the emperor, also interjected. He is in his twenties, and because his mother is from the Shi family of Maoling, everyone in the world calls him the emperor's grandson. According to the way of the people, Shen Wugang killed more than 500 people in Yuzhang County, and he was obviously a cruel official.There are two people who cherish each other, but they may not be willing to fall towards us.If you fail to win, you will suffer a lot.

Shi Dedao, that being said, try as much as possible.Now there are almost no ministers in the court who dare to speak for us publicly.Only a few such as Ren An and Tian Ren can get close.Victory is vacillating, but he seems to be at odds with Liu Qushu, so he can take advantage of this opportunity.In short, treat a dead horse as a living horse doctor. The last sentence made everyone here very sad, even Shi De, who is known as a think tank, said this, which shows the pessimism of the future.Zhang Guang, the prince's servant, suddenly pulled out his sword, and said angrily, "Your Highness, it is better to let the minister cut off Jiang Chong's dog's head. The minister would rather be punished with an axe than to see the prince in such misery."

Shi Dedao, this statement is wrong.If you want people to recognize you as a member of the prince's mansion, isn't painting a tiger an anti-dog? Zhang Guangdao, the minister is willing to follow Nie Zheng's example. After killing the dog thief, he immediately mutilates his face and commits suicide.Never let others recognize the identity of the minister. Liu Judao, alas, I accept Mr. Zhang's wishes.That Jiang Chong has many retinues, how can I let you do it.The emperor recently recruited 1,000 soldiers from the Northern Army to him, and his house was well-defended like an iron bucket.What's more, to assassinate Jiang Chong at this critical time, the emperor must be furious. If he issued a seal and ordered the city to be closed, he would definitely find out clues.Let's take a long-term view. Shi Dedao, what's Zhang Hejun's opinion?Can you get some news from your younger brother? The crown prince's family order Zhang He said in a low voice, Shedi has always been cautious and supports the emperor with all his heart, if he wants to get news from him, it is absolutely impossible.As for the minister himself, he must be steadfast. Everyone remained silent. Zhang He's younger brother, Zhang Anshi, worshiped Shang Shuling. It would be great if he could help him, but there was no hope at all.They couldn't think of anything good to do for the time being. A few days later, Yan Yannian wrote a letter praising Shen Wu, the prefect of Yuzhang, for being strong and decisive, and killing more than 500 incompetent and cunning officials in one day.The great governance of Yuzhang County should be commended. After reading the bamboo slips, Liu Che felt that Shen Wu's diction was gorgeous and his recordings were accurate, so he couldn't help laughing and said, Shen Jun really did not live up to my expectations.According to Tingwei, what should be the best way to praise him? Yan Yannian bowed his head and said, since His Majesty asked, Chen An dared to hide his clumsiness.In the past few months, the ministers have read the documents of memorials, and Sanfu has recorded the most. There are many documents showing that the officials are unclear in grammar and extremely incompetent.Jing Zhaoyin Yu Jiyan is weak and incompetent, so he should be exempted.The minister dared to recommend Shen Wu to try to guard Jing Zhaoyin, and he was ranked as the middle two thousand stones. Liu Che said with a smile, Mr. Tingwei is really broad-minded and tolerant.On that day, Shen Wuting dismissed Jun's impeachment, but Jun didn't hold grudges? Yan Yannian said, the minister only knows that the court's justice is the highest, and dare not cover up the public with selfishness. Well, Liu Che praised, I am very pleased that Mr. Yan is so loyal.I followed Yan Jun's suggestion and immediately issued an edict to worship Shen Wu as Jing Zhaoyin. The edict immediately issued the Da Si Nong, and summoned Shen Wu to return to Beijing with four horses.Tingwei is loyal and upright, and meritorious service cannot be missed. I bestow the king and lord as the elder. Jin Buji didn't take Yan Yannian's recommendation very seriously. After the court dispersed, the officials left Simamen. Jin Buji specially parked his car and waited at Beique, inviting Yan Yannian to ride with him.Officials in the Han Dynasty had the custom of traveling to the Five Tombs. Yan Yannian was in a good mood when he received the book-making award today, and he readily agreed.The two were chatting in the carriage, Jin Buyi wondered why the Ming government recommended Shen Wu as Jing Zhao Yin today, he was promoted from the prime minister's long history, and he was in Yuzhang, and he was closely related to Liu Quyu and Jiang Chong.Wouldn't the Ming government sit back and watch Jiang Chong become more powerful? Yan Yannian said, Zhongcheng's words are wrong.According to Chen, although Shen Wu was born as a prime minister, his official style is completely different from that of Jiang Chong and others.The minister appreciates his ability to govern counties and counties very much. Everyone like a minister will never believe in any gods, witches and Gu.The minister thinks that Shen Wu is the same. When he returns to Chang'an, he will not agree with Jiang Chong's actions, and it is even less likely that he will get too close to Jiang Chong. Ming Fu is so sure?Jin did not doubt. Willing to guarantee with the head.Yan Yannian said, if I deny him, then I deny myself.It is more difficult than going to the sky for the important minister A Cong Jiangchong. Jin Buyi smiled and said, in fact, the minister admired him too, but last time he rejected the marriage proposal of the minister's younger sister in the court, which made the minister feel ashamed. It's a joke.Up to now, my younger sister is still a widow at home. Thinking of this, I really hate it. Yan Yannian said, why should Zhong Cheng care about every detail, Shen Wu also has his difficulties.The minister felt that the court was more important.Now Jiang Chong is doing the opposite.The rest of the ministers were silent, but the ministers saw that Shen Wu had the energy of a newborn calf not afraid of tigers, and the emperor admired him very much.If we win over him to persuade the emperor, even if we can't destroy Jiang Chong, we can always curb Jiang Chong's admonition a little bit.Now the minister is often worried that once Jiang Chong gains power, the minister and others will die without a place to bury him.He paused, just now Zhongcheng mentioned Lingmei's marriage, the minister is not talented, dare to make a request, the minister's youngest son Ruqing is now a Langzhong in Weiyang Palace, and has never married a wife, if Zhongcheng doesn't dislike it, why not make Lingmei Marrying a dog, what does Zhongcheng think? Jin Buyi said happily that the Ming government was willing to hire Sister Sister as his daughter-in-law, so why did the minister refuse, so the minister would tell Sister Sister when he returned. Well, the minister will choose an auspicious day to accept the dog for the dog.Yan Yannian said.He was happy in his heart, after all, it was a very honorable thing to be married to the Jin family.If it wasn't for Jin Moru's current situation, he would really be ashamed to bring it up.Although Jin Moru was a widow, in the Han Dynasty, widows would not lower their standards because of shame.Their re-selection of a husband has always been as strict as the first marriage, and it is completely taken for granted.Sometimes I feel that the husband I married for the first time is not suitable, and I would rather ask for a divorce and find another good son-in-law.It's just because the news that Jin Moru was rejected by Shen Wu in the court spread all over Sanfu, the rich and powerful families of Sanfu were afraid of being ridiculed, so they didn't want to propose marriage, and some small families didn't dare to climb high.In addition, Jin Moru himself has repeatedly stated that he does not want to marry, so he has been delaying it.Yan Yannian himself is a Tingwei, and his rank is higher than Jin Buyi's, but he comes from a small clan with very shallow roots. It takes a little courage to marry the Jin family, a rich family of five lords. Jin Buyi was also very happy. Although Yan Yannian's family background was not high, his youngest son, Yan Ruqing, was handsome and strong.Compared with the Gao Pibing of those years, it was thousands of miles away.If that fat pig didn't have the background of the prince's family, Jin would never be willing to marry his daughter to him, even in his dreams. Yan Yannian suddenly thought of something, and said, Zhongcheng had a close relationship with the prince back then.But looking at it now, to put it bluntly, if Gao Pibing is still alive, Gao will definitely be implicated in the future if the crown prince has any secrets, so Lingmei will not be safe.Therefore, it is a blessing in disguise. Jin did not doubt that it was true.The emperor's heart is simply unpredictable, the crown prince is respectful, thrifty and gentle, and has never made any mistakes. I don't know why the emperor is suspicious of him.By the way, I don't know if Mingfu can believe in physiognomy? Yan Yannian said, it is miraculous to hear people say, but he is always half-believing.After all, there are some things that are difficult to tell the truth from. It is said that the great general Wei Qing was regarded by others since he was a child, and he thought he could be a marquis. indeed.Jin Bu doubted that Emperor Wen sometimes had a fortune teller to meet Zhou Yafu, thinking that he could be named a marquis, but he would starve to death in the future.Zhou Yafu also didn't believe it at all, saying that although his father was a lieutenant, he had an elder brother, and it was not his turn to inherit the title.Besides, if he could be named Marquis, how could he starve to death?Later, it was also tested one by one.It can be seen that although physiognomy is unpredictable, it is better to believe it than to doubt it.Well, I hope everything is true. If it is so miraculous, the crown prince should have made a false alarm.No matter how powerful Jiang Chong is, it is impossible to shake the foundation of the crown prince. how do I say this?Yan Yannian said. Jin Buyi said, the Ming government probably didn't know that Tian Xi'er, the crown prince's mother-in-law was still an unmarried girl, one day when she was traveling with her mother, they met an old beggar outside the gate of Chang'an Kitchen City.When the old beggar saw Tian Xi'er, his eyes straightened, and he asserted that she was the image of a nobleman and would definitely be the emperor's mother-in-law.Later, Tian Xi'er married the Shi family of Changling and gave birth to Shi Ciqian, who is the current crown princess.Since Tian Xi'er was asserted by the fortune teller that he would be the emperor's mother-in-law, then the crown prince is naturally determined to be the emperor, so where is there any danger? Oh, there is such a thing.Yan Yannian said, is it really so magical? That's right, the Gao family that Tian Xi'er married at first gave birth to Gao Pibing, and she became a widow.Later, she remarried to the Shi family and gave birth to the current crown princess.It can be seen that the fortune teller does have some skills.Before Tian Xi'er remarried Shi, how could she have expected this result?Still blaming the old beggar for cheating.It was a bit of a coincidence that the current emperor's biological mother, the Queen Mother, also married Tian's family first, and then married Emperor Jing later.It seems that there is an astonishing coincidence between the affairs of the Han family. Just because of this coincidence, the crown prince should also be protected by heaven. Yan Yannian said, then I have to believe it.Although the crown prince is respectful, thrifty and gentle, he is not in line with my governance concept.But after all, he is still smart and wise. If he is safe, Jiang Chong's days of doing evil will not be long.The current emperor is of high age, how many years can he pamper him. That's right, Jin Bu doubted, Xingyang's Liu Changqing's physiognomy is really not a lie.The old beggar was no longer a mortal. What did you say?Yan Yannian was surprised and said, Liu Changqing in Xingyang, do you think that old beggar is called Liu Changqing? Jin Buyi wondered why Ming Fu was so excited.I heard that the beggar claimed to be a disciple of Liu Changqing in Xingyang, so he must be Liu Changqing's disciple.By the way, the Ming government once served as the prefect of Henan, and Xingyang is a county under the Henan prefecture. As the Ming government is as diligent in government affairs, they must often go to the county for inspections. Have you ever heard of Liu Changqing in Xingyang? Yan Yannian's face was pale, which is strange, Xingyang is an important county in Henan County, and the officials did often make inspections back then.Liu Changqing is indeed very famous, but I only heard that he is named after Xiangzhu, so how can he be good at matching people?His family has indeed handed down the "Liu's Physiognomy", but everyone in this county knows that it is a book written by Xiangzhu, and it is definitely not from Xiangren. When Jin Buyi heard this, his eyeballs almost jumped out of their sockets, he opened his mouth wide, unexpectedly... there is such a thing?Can the Ming government make no mistakes? Yan Yannian said, there is absolutely no mistake.Liu Changqing, who is a rich man, made his fortune by relying on physiognomy.He is good at selecting good pigs to raise. All the pigs selected by him grow fat quickly, are strong and have delicious meat.Sows are prolific.So later his reputation was so great that the whole Henan County asked him to help Xiangzhu, and he made huge profits just for this.Zhongcheng lived in Chang'an for generations and was not appointed outside, so it's no wonder he didn't know about it. Doesn't that mean that the crown prince is still in danger.Jin Buyi sighed, secretly surprised, if the crown prince was just a good pig among Liu Changqing's disciples, then he would have to be slaughtered. As for the butcher, it might be Jiang Chong.He seemed to have seen Jiang Chong driving a group of pigs to the execution ground, but of course he didn't dare to say that directly. After walking for a while, the carriage reached the northwest suburb of Chang'an City, which is near Maoling.They stopped to rest.Maoling Mausoleum is the pre-built mausoleum of the current emperor. Surrounding the mausoleum are powerful and powerful families who have migrated from various counties and states in the world. Anyone with a family fortune of more than three million must emigrate if they are ordered.The rich have always liked to do evil, so the folk customs are relatively fierce, and there are groups of knights, which have been known as difficult to rule since the founding of the Han Dynasty.At the same time, it is also a place for court ministers who like to hand over chivalrous men to drink and have fun. They got out of the car and walked, walked up a high slope adjacent to the Bashui River, and saw about a hundred feet away, there were gorgeous tents, surrounded by many Wugang carts and a big flag Floating in the wind, it is embroidered with a big tiger-shaped pattern.They knew it was the flag of the Confederate Guard.Jin Buji asked anxiously, why did Wei Wei's guard of honor come here?It is rumored that Jiang Chong's younger brother Jiang Zhitui, relying on Nai's brother's power, often pretends to be an official in the central capital, wandering around the tombs of the three assistants, making friends with guests, and acting like a villain.Moreover, they stayed in Zhuling, drank wildly, and sometimes did not return after a long day, which is really immoral.The common people in Sanfu all hate that Yousi actually sits idly by. I didn't believe it at first, but this time it seems to be completely true. Yan Yannian also frowned and said, it seems that Zhongcheng is really deaf to outside affairs. I took Zhongcheng here today, just hoping to encounter similar things and let Zhongcheng see it with his own eyes.Relying on the emperor's backing, Jiang Chong's power spreads all over the sky, who dares to control him?Even You Fufeng, who is in charge of Maoling's territory, can't do anything about him.Jing Zhaoyin Yu Jiyan, whom I just exempted, has always been afraid of Jiang Zhitui like a snake and a scorpion. Not only did he not dare to do anything, he even flattered his horse and ordered the county magistrates, Cheng, and Wei under his command to order that if they saw Jiang Duwei's younger brother and The guest car rides, it is better to make offerings to the waiter.Fortunately, the emperor agreed to my request this time and removed Yu Jiyan from his official position. Hmph, I think the best is yet to come. Jin Buyi suddenly said, the reason why Ming Fu Zou was exempt from a few misfortunes was to let Shen Wu and Jiang Chong fight each other, which is really clever.However, does the Ming government believe that Shen Wu must dare to offend Jiang Chong? Zhongcheng must not underestimate Shen Wu.Yan Yannian said, I absolutely have this confidence.This time, he killed more than 500 people a day in Yuzhang County, causing tremors in the county and resentment in the village.Just think, is a person who doesn't even care about the resentment of the village, can he be regarded as a real cruel official?I have always believed that a truly cruel official would not follow anyone except the emperor. The former Zhongshu Ling Sima Qian said that serving the emperor is like "how can you look at the sky while wearing a basin" and has no time for others. This metaphor is really used. Zhao Yu Didn't I also say that since I became an official of the court, this life belongs to the emperor, and even my wife can't take it to heart.Shen Wu's parents had recently died at the hands of thieves, so they must have hated the fugitive officials and the lawless and cunning of all the counties and states in the world.The big man also pays attention to the word "filial piety". Now that he has no parents, he has no worries about managing the prison.What's more, Shen Wushou Jing Zhaoyin was moved this time because his predecessor was "weak and incompetent", and the emperor specially promoted him. Would he dare to be "weak and incompetent" again?He was riding on the back of a tiger, so he had to be cool if he didn't want to. Jin Buyi praised, the Ming government is really scheming.Well, I will wait and see how Shen Wu manages Jingzhao. They were talking, when they suddenly heard the sound of horseshoes in their ears, accompanied by the joy of advocacy.I saw a group of people running from the direction of Maoling County, led by a light cart driven by four horses.A large ax stood in the middle of the carriage.Behind the royal sits a long official in black wearing a crown of beams on his head, that is Maoling Ling Yu Shun, and this chariot is the forerunner of the county court's ax chariot.The following carts were ox-drawn carts, carrying melons, fruits and food, and drove towards the tent surrounded by Wugang carts.A team of cavalry officials held long spears on both sides of the ax cart.Naturally, Yu Shun wanted to curry favor with Jiang Zhitui for this convoy, so he specially sent gifts here. There is no reason for this.Jin Buyi was furious. As the censor Zhongcheng, I should immediately impeach Yu Shun and arrest him for taking stolen goods.As the chief official of Liubaishi, he openly flattered a family member without a title, which really humiliated Yinshou and hurt the dignity of the court. Yan Yannian said, Zhongcheng should save his energy.Now the emperor is in a state of anxiety and doesn't want to see the ministers outside the court. If Zhong Cheng wants to see the emperor, he can only take advantage of the time when he goes to court every five days.As for Jiang Chong's appointment as an official, there was originally a talisman festival for Weiyang Palace and Jianzhang Palace; now he has a comprehensive management of witchcraft, and he can see the emperor at any time.It is really easy for him to frame Zhong Chengjun as a crime.Not only would Zhongcheng not be able to defeat him, he might even have to pay for his own life.I think it's better to wait for Shen Wu to come, watch from the sidelines, and wait for the changes. Jin Buyi said, this kind of thing really blows your lungs, and you can't stand it for a moment... Alas, but what Mingfu said is also true, fighting Jiang Chong now is like hitting an egg with a rock, and only take the humiliation. Don't worry, Yan Yannian said, the emperor has already ordered the big farm stables to send four horses to send a pass, from Yuzhang to Chang'an, and back and forth in less than a month.In another month, you can watch a good show. They were talking, and there was a sound of singing and cursing from the other side of the tent, probably because Jiang Zhitui's guests were drunk.Immediately afterwards, several horsemen rushed out from the surrounding of Wu Gang's chariot. The leading horse was crouched by a young man in light red clothes and wearing a tall bamboo crown. He made a whining sound while galloping, probably because he was very happy.Guests in short shirts were sitting on the next few horses, and one of them was wearing short armor.They galloped along the bank of the Bashui River, and then jumped up the high slope and onto the field ridge.There are reclaimed fields everywhere along the Bashui River.Their horses galloped across the fields, into the golden wheat.Several peasants persisted in screaming and cursing.The leading young man galloped up to a farmer who was scolding suddenly, swung his whip in his hand, and slammed the whip on the farmer's head, causing the farmer to fall to the ground and roll over.The young man pulled the reins, galloped back, circled the farmer several times, and kept flying the whip in his hand, hitting the farmer writhing and jumping on the ground.Finally, as if he was exhausted, he galloped out of the wheat field, opened his right arm, caught a bow and a quiver thrown to him by a guest, drew out an arrow, put it on the bow, and shot at the farmer from afar. Shooting arrows everywhere, the farmer fell on his back.Probably shot in the shoulder, he stroked the shoulder with his right hand and circled on the ground, like a chicken that just became one-eyed.The young man drew his bow and wanted to shoot again, when Mao Lingling galloped forward, got off his horse and nodded desperately to the young man, probably begging him to spare the farmer's life.The young man galloped his horse around twice just now, and left in the dust. Jin Bu doubted that that person was so arrogant, probably Jiang Zhitui.Unexpectedly, there is no law of the king under the feet of the emperor.Jiang Chong is a traitor, why didn't Prince Zhao kill all his siblings at that time, and today he has harmed Sanfu. Yan Yannian said, that Maoling order should also be killed. If their case files are sent to Tingwei's mansion, the grammatical officials only sentence them to abandon the market, and I will change the sentence to cut them in half. Jin Buyi said, seeing the county magistrate desperately kowtowed just now, begging Jiang Zhitui to spare the farmer's life, it seems that the county magistrate himself is not bad, but he was frightened by Jiang Chong's power and had to submit. Frightened by power, that is to abolish the appointment of the imperial court, which is enough to behead.Yan Yannian said. Jin Buji said in his heart, hehe, if you Ting Weijun is not afraid of power, do you still need to go to great lengths to recall Shen Wu to deal with Jiang Chong?But he didn't want to ridicule Yan Yannian face to face, he just hummed, then we'll just wait. The two were silent, thinking to themselves, they have been officials for decades, but now they have to expect a new boy in his twenties to help them deal with these difficult problems, it is really embarrassing. Just when the people in Chang'an were panicking, Xiao Wu received an imperial edict in Yuzhang County, thousands of miles away, calling him to re-enter Chang'an as Jing Zhaoyin.Speaking of it, Xiao Wu's return to his hometown was like a nightmare for the villagers. He had only been in office for two months, and apart from leaving behind five hundred corpses, it can be said that he had no political achievements.However, the way the imperial court calculates political achievements is different from that of the common people.The father, brother and children of the slain tyrants could only watch him rise to the top. Although Jing Zhaoyin is equivalent to the head of a county, but because he governs the capital, his rank is higher than that of ordinary county prefects. The rank level is also higher than that of ordinary counties.For example, Guo Pohu was promoted from the usual history of one hundred stone soldiers to two hundred stone soldiers, and naturally everyone was happy.A group of people including Shi Yingqi from the former county court prison, as well as Ru Hou, Guan Caizhi, Zhang Chong, etc., followed Xiao Wu to Chang'an.The car and horse drove to Qingyunli and was about to go on the Ganjiang River. Xiao Wu ordered to stop. He wanted to visit his teacher Li Shun for the last time.When he decided to execute 500 people, Li Shun tried hard to persuade him not to do such a large-scale killing, but Xiao Wu insisted on his own opinion, refused to listen, and listed a pile of conclusive evidence to prove that what he did was not wrong. paradoxical.He deeply resented these young knight-errants who did evil, and was bullied by them since he was a child. He especially hated the thieves of the cunning and powerful clans who harmed the people, which was the root of impure customs.As for things like greed for life and fear of death, dereliction of duty, and bribery, it is a stubborn disease of officials, and they must be severely cracked down to be able to be banned. He grew up here since he was a child, and he has witnessed so many injustices, all of which are in his mind. Ask the parties to make compensation. Aren't these all what the teacher taught me that day?Now I want to follow my husband's teachings, why is my husband dissatisfied?Xiao Wu asked puzzledly. Even so, I don't think it should be implemented in this county. Li Shundao, the Ming government thinks about it. It is honorable to be an official of the Han family, but it is also extremely risky.In case Ming Gong was dismissed by the emperor and sent back to his hometown, why would he survive in the village?The cunning and rogue will definitely push the Ming government to avenge his father and brother.Many famous officials of the Han Dynasty governed other counties extremely fiercely, but they were quite graceful when they returned to the countryside. This was all for the future. The imperial court has always refused to allow people from this county to serve in this county. I am afraid there are similar reasons.Forget to think twice. Xiao Wu was a little displeased, and Wu dared not obey what my husband said.Now that Wu is an official of the emperor and assists the emperor in governing the people, how can he be timid and always worried about his own safety?Moreover, the governance of this county is lenient, and the governance of other counties is strict, and the orders are not uniform. How can we convince the people?Petty officials who break the law to take revenge on their personal anger and turn their backs on public interests are especially not to be condoned.Wu's parents were killed because of this.Wu did not dare to live first. Li Shun let out a long sigh, then Minggong can just do it for himself.As he said that, he lifted his legs and left. When he returned home, Du didn't leave the house, and he never wanted to see him as a proud student again.Xiao Wu thinks that the teacher can't figure it out for a while, but in the future, he will definitely understand when he sees his achievements in governing the county.But I didn't expect that the position of the prefect had not yet been taken up, and he was conscripted into Beijing to try to guard Jing Zhaoyin, and I felt quite regretful.He knew that the situation in Chang'an was complicated, and he didn't have the slightest joy of promotion in his heart.But since I want to leave, I have to say goodbye to the teacher after all.He stepped into the inner gate, and the head of the ward and the head of the corps hurriedly greeted him, bowing their hands to greet him, with endless panic in their tone.Xiao Wu politely said, "You two are free of courtesy. This time, the mansion is coming to Beijing to treat the imperial court. Please take care of the old house. I will not return in the future. I am afraid that it will be under the jurisdiction of the second king to manage the garden for the rest of my life." Woolen cloth. The head of the village kowtowed again without his crown, but he dared not even speak.Seeing their erratic eyes and avoiding him nervously, Xiao Wu couldn't help feeling a little sad, thinking, am I really that scary.It is true that I have newly punished a bunch of small officials from the original county court, but if they did not break the law, how could I do so.In an instant, the grief intensified, and the desolation filled my chest, and I turned to think, Mr. probably still refuses to see me, since he doesn't understand me so much, what's the benefit of seeing me.So he said dejectedly, no matter what, the two of you told me that the manor is in a hurry to get on the road and doesn't want to disturb Mr.Please share some gifts with me.Saying that he ordered his attendants to deliver the gold and silk, he turned around and strode out of the inner gate, ordering decisively: Let's go. The journey went smoothly. Relying on the fast horses set up along the way, we arrived in Chang'an in more than half a month.At this time, the emperor had already gone to Ganquan Palace to recuperate. The official in charge took him to the Jingzhaoyin official office near the Zhicheng Gate, and presented him with a seal and ribbon.Many of the three masters of the Han family were born in Jingzhao Yin's office. Wangming's mansion never forgets the kindness of the emperor. Encourage it!Xiao Wu kowtowed to thank him, and his heart was full of enthusiasm, thinking, although I killed 500 people in Yuzhang County in one day, it was a little too much.But where among the five hundred people is completely innocent, it's just a question of the severity of the crime.Since the emperor praised himself, it means that what he did was basically correct.Hmph, as long as I am honest and selfless, there will always be someone who will understand me in the future.This time the emperor specially enlisted me to govern the drama county, let alone be ambiguous.Jingzhao is the place where the world's heroes and noble families are most concentrated, and it has always been known as difficult to rule.Why don't I gamble again, if I gamble well, I will be promoted to Jiuqing and Sangong, but if I gamble badly, I will lose my head at worst.What's more, if I want to make latecomers recall my achievements, I will not be lenient. 第二天一早，小武下令招集掾属，列队庭中，号令道，本府不才，由下郡太守超迁为京兆尹，惭惧不已。诸君都是久习律令的人，夫三人之行，必有我师。诸君有愿教诲本府的，本府无不乐闻其善。 掾属们见这个二十来岁的青年大吏，都不敢心存轻忽。他们早知道小武的行事风格，这次出守豫章不过两月，斩首数百人，一时群盗都不敢出入豫章郡界。天子大喜，才将他召回。且素来不畏强御，前丞相都被他告倒，还有什么不敢做的。所以见小武说话，一廷的人都竦息不敢出声。不过他们听到小武在训话中还引经据典，未免有些奇怪。因为前任于几衍就是儒生出身，开口闭口也喜欢这样掉书袋，在掾属们面前也从不摆上司的架子，治理盗贼，也汲汲于仁义不肯重治。难道新任也是这样的人吗？那就未免有点传闻不实了。 小武扫视了他们一眼，道，汉家的制度，就是以霸王道为底质，而以儒术缘饰之。偏于霸道，则流于残贼；偏于儒术，又会软弱不胜任。本府向来疾恶如仇，见到豪猾不法，将如鹰隼之逐燕雀。现在本府要在你们当中选拔习晓文法和武功的共二十名，诸君可以毛遂自荐，自以为晓习文法的站左边，精通武艺的站右边。从明天开始，晓习文法的就在曹治狱，武吏则立即分部巡视京师诸县，所在地发现豪强不法，立即就地征召县吏，务必严加逐捕，不可放过一人。以前诸陵县邑属太常，天子新近下诏，诸陵全部归京兆尹管辖，诸君接受派遣之后，一定要勤勉职事，有功劳即可超迁，否则常刑不赦。等会职事分配完毕，诸君即可回家休沐一日，与父母妻子言别，明天开始吏事将会十分勤苦，也许一月都不能归家。 掾属们沉默了一会，分别站到了左右边。小武安排了他们分属管辖巡视的地域后，道，本府也不会闲着，将日日带人行县，倘若发现诸君有懈怠而不勤于职事的，定要严谴。如有受所监临饮食，或坐赃超过六百六十钱，必以重论之。如有故意放走不法豪猾的，将以“见知故纵”罪即刻斩首。 他布置完毕，掾属们一一告退，这时随从来报，江都尉派遣使者来见府君。 小武心里暗道，江充这竖子，好好的来找我干什么？而且还拿架子，不肯亲自来。也罢，且出去看他到底想干什么。 他走出前院，江充的使者早坐在前厅等候。看见小武进来，只是不冷不热地行了个礼。小武心里登时不悦，该死的江充，果然好大的威风，这竖子不过是他一个随从，爵级不过公乘，秩级不过百石，竟敢和自己分庭抗礼。他忍住气，淡淡地说，江都尉派君来看望本府，感激无似，可有事要传达吗？ 那使者道，都尉听说府君新拜京兆尹，特命下吏前来贺喜。都尉一向敬佩明府才干，有一事相托：都尉有一同产弟，喜好游荡诸陵，望明府他日撞见，能够有所宽贷。 小武大怒，但面上毕竟不好发作，只是冷冷地说，多谢江都尉看得起本府。不过所托之事，本府岂敢做主。这是都尉的同产弟和律令之间的关系，和京兆尹无关。倘若都尉的同产弟不犯法，又何必怕什么京兆尹呢。 使者惊奇地说，府君何出此言，难道不知道江都尉如今正炙手可热吗？ 那也是职事不同罢了。小武道，他管他的事，本府管本府的事，各不相涉。本府并不奢望从都尉那里分半点热气。君且回去告诉都尉，本府眼中只有律令和天子，不受私托。 使者脸上变了色，但毕竟也不敢在京兆尹府发脾气，丢下一句：那下吏去禀告都尉罢了。他急匆匆走出，显得意颇不平。 江充正在府中饮宴作乐，听到使者回报，把酒杯一摔，脸色铁青，大怒道，沈武这个小竖子，竟敢如此猖狂，太不知道天高地厚了，真他妈是小人得志！他日被本府寻着机会，一定教他死得难看。他烦躁地站起身来，在庭院里走来走去，显然是大大的不悦。 他这样骂骂咧咧了半天，掾属们也都站在旁边，肃然不语，只是心里暗笑，什么小人得志，你江都尉难道就比人家好了？你一不靠积劳功次升迁，二不是名门大族保任，三不是醇儒孝廉察举，不过是靠告发赵王太子才发迹的，再加上相貌堂堂，得到皇帝宠幸。那沈武虽然也靠告发丞相出身，但是人家精通律令，毕竟有真本事，连严延年也举荐他。严延年是什么人？他为朝廷效力几十年，一向在外郡治民，亲历政事，吏事精练，三年考绩为天下最，才征入长安为廷尉的，寻常人肚里没有货，岂能得到他的推赏。当然，这些话只能在肚子里说，他们反而要装出很气愤的样子纷纷帮腔。 都尉君休要跟那竖子一般见识，一个掾吏首先说，那竖子真不识抬举，也不想想，这是在跟谁作对。他不知道，都尉君只要伸出一个小指头，就能将他摁死。我看那竖子是愚蠢到家了。 江充斜眼瞧了他一眼，冷笑道，哼，我看你才蠢到家了。那沈武在丞相长史任上就显出才干非凡，要不然皇上能这么快提拔他。他要是真象你这么蠢，就不用我来操心了，还需要关起门来骂？你说他蠢，难道是笑皇上糊涂，看错了人吗？指斥乘舆可不是玩的。 那掾吏大惊，没想到自己的马屁拍错了地方，还惹得上司来上纲上线，往“指斥乘舆”上面扯，吓得赶快免冠叩头，乞请都尉君宽贷，臣见识不明，死罪死罪。 那你说说看，他到底是聪明还是不聪明。江充又哼了一声。 那掾吏满头大汗道，聪明聪明。他瞟瞟江充的脸色，补充道，只不过比起都尉君还是差一些，相信都尉君一定能对付。他在这时候仍不忘拍马屁，可见马屁的作用是屡试不爽的。 江充道，嗯，虽然这竖子不如我，可也差不远了。你们火速给我派人混进京兆尹府，一定要谋上个职位，哪怕是守门的或者打杂的都行，时时监视他和什么人往来，说不定能侦查到什么奸事，如果有蛛丝马迹，赶快回来报告。相信不久我就要让他知道我的利害。 掾属们齐声答应。那个刚才回来报信的使者道，都尉君，既然沈武这么不识抬举，那我们还是暂且避避。不如让三公子最近不要外出了，君子报仇，十年不晚，先把沈武除掉再说。 嗯，江充道，只有如此了。不过，之推已经好多天没有回来，他大概还不知道新京兆尹上任的事，你们赶快分头去找他，找到了就传达我的命令让他回来，老老实实在家里呆一阵。他说完这句话，在庭院里转了几圈，不甘心地说，妈的，没想到在老子势头最好的时候，竟要躲避这个竖子，呸。 掾属们又劝慰了几句，分头出去。一批水衡都尉府的舍人和家奴立即分头出发，驰奔三辅各陵县，寻找他们的三公子江之推。