Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 879 to make
Under Wang Xiaolie's rule, officials and businessmen were not allowed to entertain each other.Occasionally once or twice is nothing, but once a little more, you must make it clear and you will be punished.But the yamen has envoy money, which is used by officials, which is quite loose.

Yichun Garden entertained Zhang Di with the envoy's money, and Mo Yuanwai didn't need to follow him to pay the bill.

After going up to the second floor, Cao Yuping, the County Magistrate, and Yang Kai, the Chief Registrar, arrived as soon as they sat down.Zhang Di greeted everyone and divided the guests and hosts into seats.

After Yang Kai ordered tea, several people sat and chatted.It's nothing more than asking what Zhang Di's Caifeng Academy does, how these officials are treated when they come out, and so on.

After a while, the food and wine were served, and Cao Yuping raised her wine glass and said, "Officer Zhang has been in Bi County for a long time, and I feel ashamed that I haven't washed you away. Come on, let's drink this glass to the brim, and we will accompany you."

Everyone drank a cup, put down their cups and ate vegetables.

After a while, Cao Yuping raised her glass and was about to speak when she heard the sound of stairs.

An official rushed over and said to Cao Yuping, "Magistrate, there are people from Luoyang City! I heard that it was the Xuanfu Division who took a lot of people to Xin'an County for business! Now they are ten miles away. , the county magistrate welcomes you quickly."

Cao Yuping put down her wine glass with displeasure on her face.But Xuan Fusi came, and he didn't dare to neglect.He bowed his hands to Zhang Di: "Here comes the Xuanfu Department, we have to go out of the city to meet you, and we can't accompany the officials. In a few days, we will invite the officials when we have time."

Zhang Di said: "Since I am from the Xuanfu Department, should I also go?"

Cao Yuping waved her hand: "No need. You are collecting folk songs in our county, not working in the county government office, so why bother with these mundane things!"

After speaking, he left with the master book and the county lieutenant.

Zhang Di stared blankly at the backs of several people, and was stunned for a while.The food and drink have already been ordered, and they cannot be returned, so just sit down and continue to enjoy.

After returning to the county government office, Cao Yuping and the county lieutenant went out of the city gate.

Wang Xiaolie stipulated the rules for officials to greet them. No matter how big or small the officials came, they were all greeted at the city gate, and they would no longer welcome them out of the ten-mile long pavilion.Even if Wang Xiaolie went on tour by himself, it was the same, without exception.

Cao Yuping and the others stood under the big willow tree outside the city gate, looking eagerly at the way Luoyang came.Not long after, I saw people neighing, and the messenger had arrived.

Several people rushed forward to meet them.Seeing the two walking in front of the horse team, they hurried forward to salute.

He Yu got off the horse and looked at a few people.He said: "The governor of Cao County should know He Ji, the secretary of the Xuanfu Department. This person is Chen Yu, who was signed by the Henan government, and he deals with him on weekdays. The two of us came to Xin'an County under the order of Xuanfu to handle some trivial matters. "

Cao Yuping said, "I don't know what's wrong?"

He Yudao: "A few days ago Zhang Di, an official collecting wind, wrote a story. It is said that it was based on the affairs of Xin'an County. It was said that there was a Mo Yuanwai who colluded with the government and covered the sky with one hand in the county. Xuanfu After reading it, I was very angry and ordered us to investigate."

Cao Yuping smiled and said, "In Xin'an County, besides my subordinates, who dares to say that one hand covers the sky! Even myself, I dare not say such a thing."

He Yu said: "It's not the best. Starting from today, Xuanfu will investigate within [-] days. After [-] days, no matter what the result is, the county magistrate, master secretary, and county lieutenant must all be transferred away. You three, from today get ready."

"Transfer?" Cao Yuping was at a loss. "Why do you want to transfer?"

He Yu said: "If you don't transfer away, how dare people in the county tell the truth? If the facts are true, the county magistrate and all the officials will of course be punished. If not, you will be transferred to a county that is much worse than Xin'an. It just depends on how things are going. , decide your future."

Hearing this, Cao Yuping's face darkened.

It is of course true that Mo Yuanwai is heavily relied on by the government.However, Cao Yuping didn't know how Mo Yuanwai was among the people, whether he could cover the sky in Xin'an County with one hand.As a magistrate, what does he know about those?
He Ti said: "These three of you are together, don't separate. It's best to deal with business affairs in front of us, not in private. It's even more forbidden to meet people in the county in private. No matter what happens, someone must be present. Ladies and gentlemen, if you want people not to know, unless you do nothing yourself, don't play tricks. As long as you are found out that you have done something in private, you will be dismissed immediately and charged, and you don't need to report it."

After hearing this, Cao Yuping couldn't help saying angrily: "Doesn't this mean that we are regarded as criminals? It's really unreasonable!"

He Yu said: "When you were officials, Xuanfu repeatedly told you not to have selfish intentions when you are an official. You accepted this condition when you became an official. You can also say that you are regarded as criminals. When you are investigated, You must cooperate. If you have no problems, of course you will be rewarded, as compensation for your investigation. If there are problems, there will be different punishments according to the size of the problem. You should understand that we are not here to discuss with you, but to It is to investigate you."

After finishing speaking, He Yu ignored Cao Yuping and walked towards the city.

Cao Yuping was furious, and followed with the county lieutenant and the chief bookkeeper.

The officialdom in the Song Dynasty was different from that of later generations. The county magistrate was not subordinate to the state officials, but had a higher status.Generally speaking, if court officials and Beijing officials are used as county magistrates, they are called magistrates, and those who are selected are called county magistrates.The fourth level of selection is called Judgment Secretary Buwei, and the county magistrate is much higher than the state-level judges and various military members.Unless it is a state-level judge and pusher, all kinds of military participation are also officials of the Beijing Dynasty, such as signing judgments, knowing records and joining the military.

He Yu is the head of the Xuanfu Department, and his status is much higher than that of the county magistrate.It would be inappropriate if it was just signed by the Henan government.

When he arrived at the county government office, He Yu went to rest by himself, while the other officials explained their work in the county government office.

Watching the officials he brought discuss the daily affairs of the county with the head secretary and the county lieutenant, Chen Yu, the judge of the Henan government, said to Cao Yuping: "Magistrate, you don't have to be so angry. This is what officials often encounter. Fu's temperament, you have little contact with him, and you may not understand it deeply. We who are often around him know that one is one and the other is two, and we follow the rules and regulations. He Ganban's words are not nice, not because he What prejudice does the county magistrate have, but to come down to investigate, that’s all. If you don’t do this, He Ganban will be unqualified, and if you are unqualified, you will be sent to a suitable place.”

Cao Yuping said, "What do you mean?"

Chen Yudao: "What Xuanfu cares about is whether the officials are qualified or not, not other things. If you pass, you will be promoted or transferred, and if you are not qualified, you will be demoted until you find a suitable position. The rules He Ganban said , it’s all for this, nothing else.”

Cao Yuping thought for a while and said, "What does this have to do with me?"

Chen Yudao: "It's to tell the magistrate, it's not that He Ganban has any opinion on you, or even wants to trouble you. It's this matter, He Ganban needs to do this, it has nothing to do with the county magistrate. These days, the county magistrate only needs to handle government affairs as usual, Just wait until the new county magistrate arrives. If the county magistrate cannot handle government affairs as usual, or even made a mistake, if you want to use these days to make up for it, then the gods will not be able to save you."

Cao Yuping didn't speak, just closed her eyes and thought.

Chen Yu's words sound nice, but if Mo Yuanwai is really like what the story says, wouldn't he face punishment?What's difficult now is that I don't know what Mo Yuanwai looks like or what his reputation is like in the county.And Mo Yuanwai's reputation determines whether he will be rewarded or punished.

It's really unreasonable!How can there be such a thing in the world?As a county magistrate, his political performance should be determined by the county's money and food, how can it be determined by a commoner?In this way, how can officials hold power locally?
Cao Yuping was the county magistrate before Jingkang, and after going around for a few years, she came back to be the county magistrate again.Just as he was about to make some achievements in Xin'an County and get promoted based on his achievements, suddenly this happened.Mo Yuanwai's affairs were completely different from his previous handling style, which made him a little at a loss.

He Yu changed into casual clothes, and when he came out, he sent someone to find Zhang Di.

Zhang Di had a full meal in Yiyuanchun, and staggered back to Tongfu Inn.As soon as he arrived at the inn, he saw an official waiting outside and asked him to go to the county government.

Zhang Di turned his head and saw a lot of people surrounded by the yard next to him, not knowing what happened.Seeing the boy coming, he hurriedly stopped him and asked, "Why are there so many people here today? What happened?"

The boy said: "Ms. Han lived in this courtyard, and she gave birth today. How did she know that her life was not good? After the child was born, she herself died of dystocia. Alas, poor! By the way, the officials and her were still alive a few days ago. If something unpleasant happens, don’t keep it in your heart. People are dead, and all grievances and grievances in the world are settled.”

Zhang Di said: "I'm not a stingy person. How can I take a small matter to heart? It's a pity to die like this."

While talking, he entered his small courtyard, changed a piece of clothes, and washed his face vigorously.The official who came to him said: "I drank some wine at noon, I'm afraid it smells bad. Don't blame me for doing that?"

The official said: "Why do you blame the officials for such a trivial matter?"

Zhang Di tidied up in front of the mirror again, opened his mouth and exhaled vigorously, but there was no strong smell.Then he followed the officials and went to the county government.

When I arrived at the county government office, I went to the official hall to see He Yu and obeyed orders.

He Yu said: "A few days ago you wrote a storybook, Xuanfu saw it, and was furious. Under Xuanfu's rule, officials should think of the people in everything. How could such a thing like Mo Yuanwai happen? Specially ordered me to come and find out what happened. Let me ask you, is what you wrote true?"

Zhang Di was stunned for a moment, and said: "It's roughly true, but it's just embellished. Do it, Xuanfu said that the stories in the world can be embellished! Besides, it's a matter of Zixu country Wuyouxiang, There is no name for Xin'an County."

He Yu nodded: "Yes, you are right. But, what did you say in the public opinion? Is it true?"

Zhang Di turned his head to look at Cao Yuping on the side, feeling a little embarrassed.Bite the bullet and said: "Naturally it is a fact."

(End of this chapter)