When Hunjun begins to make elixirs

Chapter 167 The origin of the petition

The county magistrate is one of the deputies of the county magistrate, and his status is second only to the magistrate's lord.During the time Bao Mingtong came to Nanshan County, Zhou Xiancheng did not obstruct him. Instead, he actively cooperated with him and his ability to do things was also very strong. Bao Mingtong saw the feeling of Ding Ao in him.

Zhou Xian Cheng, whose real name is Zhou Fubao, is 37 years old. In the first year of Shengtong, he was admitted to the Imperial Academy by Engong. Later, in addition to his title, he came to Nanshan County to serve as County Cheng.Bao Mingtong asked the local people about his actions, and they all said that he was a well-known and good official.

The key is that he can handle the relationship with the top leaders.There is a certain overlap in the powers of the county magistrate and the county magistrate. If the county magistrate is strong, the county magistrate has no power. If the county magistrate is capable, he will take away the power of the county magistrate.However, Gao Wuyong's former county magistrate commented on him, "He knows the law, understands the affairs, and does everything by himself, no matter how big or small." The evaluation is not bad, and it can be seen that the relationship between the two is harmonious.

The only conflict between him and Gao Wuyong was that after the previous county magistrate was transferred, Zhou Fubao was promoted to Nanshan County Magistrate, but Gao Wuyong was sent by the imperial court to replace him.However, he had no complaints.After Gao Wuyong took office, Zhou Fubao assisted him in doing many practical things.

From this point of view, Zhou Fubao does not look like a person who would kill Shangguan.

Zhou Erlang is the elder son of his parents, and there is a 15-year age difference between them.Zhou Fubao's parents died one after another not long after giving birth to Erlang.The family suffered a sudden change, and the Zhou family was not well off. The eldest brother was like his father. Zhou Fubao was raising his younger brother while studying at the same time.

How can any scholar not want to become a Jinshi in high school and become a disciple of the emperor?Zhou Fubao was very strict with his younger brother and seemed to devote all his unfulfilled dreams to him.Zhou Zuorang became a scholar at the age of 15, but he failed in many examinations and lived in the house of his brother and sister-in-law.

Zhou Fubao got married very late. It was only at the age of 30 that he was introduced by a matchmaker to marry the daughter of a butcher. The girl was ordinary in appearance, but her family had money and could afford for him and his younger brother to take the exam.After getting married, Zhou Fubao was also very kind to his wife and had no unwillingness to do so.Although his wife has a strong personality, she is generous, abides by her duties, and manages the family in an orderly manner. She also takes good care of Zhou Erlang with the attitude of "a sister-in-law is like a mother".The couple treated each other with respect and were praised by their neighbors.

Above the lobby, Nanshan County Prime Minister Zhou Fubao stood at the bottom of the hall. Although he was nearly forty years old, his figure had not gained weight, his back was straight, and there were some calluses on his hands that had not faded away.He looked at Ding Ao sitting in the hall with a hint of envy in his eyes.The two of them were about the same age. He was just a small eighth-level county magistrate, but the other party was already a high official in the court and an imperial envoy.

When Ding Ao met Zhou Fubao, his first impression was very good. The official had a big belly and a fat head.Do you think he is an upright official?Who believes it?Especially grassroots officials are there to encourage farmers and appease the people.Having a fat head and big ears simply brings disgrace to the court.

Impressions are impressions, and they must be reviewed.Ding Ao said: "Zhou Fubao, what do you think of Gao Wuyong's death?"

Zhou Fubao said: "Xiaoguan feels sorry for the death of Kozhi County. As an elder brother, I cannot escape the blame for the crime of abandoning my brother. I have also written to the court many times, requesting to resign."

Ding Ao said: "But there are many doubts about Gao Wuyong's death. Both his wife and the servants have truthfully confessed. Gao Wuyong's wife did not have an affair with Zhou Yilang, and Gao Wuyong did not die from arsenic poisoning. He also said that you framed Zhou Wuyong."

Zhou Fubao looked normal and said frankly: "Yes, I asked them to perjury."

Ding Ao didn't expect that he would admit it directly and asked: "Why? Bao Zhixian showed me your resume and asked the people about you. You have a bright future. Once Gao Wuyong's term is over, you will have He may take over as the county magistrate. Why do you do this to deceive the court? How much do you know about Gao Wuyong's death? How much did you participate in it? "

Zhou Fubao laughed at himself: "Future? What future does a person like me have? After Gao Wuyong died, didn't the court transfer another Bao magistrate to the county? Mr. Ding was also a county magistrate. How many deputies do you have?" Was he promoted with you?"

Ding Ao did not refute, what he said was the truth.Even if Zhou Fubao could become a county magistrate, as a Gongsheng student, he would only be able to serve as a county magistrate until his death.

"As for the affair between our Erlang and Mrs. Gao, it is not a slander. People outside think that Kochi County and Mrs. Gao are very affectionate, but it is just an illusion to deceive the world. If Kochi County really loves his wife, how can he be with those people every day? Literati hanging out together? How many of those self-proclaimed romantic talents are good people? My Erlang was also led astray by them. Even the matter between Erlang and Mrs. Gao was well known to Kochi County, but it was not exposed. Because He doesn't like women." Bao Mingtong's eyes widened and he had a new statement, and it was so exciting!He asked: "So, it was Erlang and Mrs. Gao who killed Gao Wuyong?"

Zhou Fubao shook his head: "I don't know. Gao Wuyong's body was found in the corner and was thrown in from outside. He often drank and had fun with his friends all night long. Therefore, he was not killed in the back office at all."

Bao Mingtong asked: "Then why did you wrongly accuse your brother? Even if he had an affair with Mrs. Gao, he did not kill anyone! You are deliberately covering up the truth by doing this!"

Zhou Fubao smiled bitterly and said, "If I don't do this, I will die too!"

Bao Mingtong was puzzled: "What do you mean by this?"

Zhou Fubao said, "Now that the matter has come to this point, what do you think of Gao Wuyong?"

Ding Ao and Ding Ao looked at each other and understood what the other was thinking.Gao Wuyong was not a good official.If an official is greedy for pleasure and drinks with others all night long, how can he handle official duties well?
Zhou Fubao said with a smile: "At that time, the Hu Party was in power and there was fraud in the imperial examinations. Anyone could become an official, especially the children of aristocratic families. As long as they were willing to cling to it, they would have an official position. Gao Wuyong was a good man, but not a good official. He was a good man. It is better to be a scholar than to be an official. Unfortunately, he is a direct descendant, so in order to maintain his status, he has to become an official."

Ding Ao looked a little embarrassed. He had followed the path of the Hu Party and was released.Of course, he still passed the imperial examination in a down-to-earth manner, but he still benefited from the descendants of aristocratic families to some extent, which made him more fair than someone from a poor background.

Ding Ao asked: "You seem to know him very well?"

Zhou Fubao said: "My brother often hangs out with them. He is a scholar, a court official, and a few civil servants. He compares himself to idlers every day and does not do his job properly. They have a secret poetry club, and they often do some scandalous things in it! Outsiders don't understand it at all. Know."

Ding Ao has been in the scholar circle for a long time and has seen some of these things.Dayin has strict ethics and some hobbies cannot be expressed openly, so there are activities carried out behind the scenes in the name of poetry club, tea club, calligraphy and painting club, etc.

"So, you have been handling the official affairs of the yamen for the past three years?" If Gao Wuyong was such an absurd person, how could he handle the complicated official affairs well.He seemed to understand something and asked someone to fetch the files filled in by Zhou Fubao from the Yamen and Gao Wuyong's administrative diary.Although a comparison shows that the handwriting is different, in some places they are extremely similar.

"Fu Bao's handwriting looks so familiar this week!"

Ding Ao seemed to smell the truth, and suddenly thought of a possibility. He took out the piece of paper that he had read countless times, and then compared it with Zhou Fubao's notes. He suddenly understood everything!
This piece of paper was written by Zhou Fubao!

Even if Gao's mother knew about the Yang family, it was impossible for Gao's mother to know such details about Zhou Fubao's release of prisoners.Now, everything is clear.

The person who led Gao Mu to go to Beijing to complain was Zhou Fubao.This county magistrate is the person in power in Nanshan County.He has put so much thought into it, and the secret hidden behind it may be quite shocking!
Zhou Fubao saw Ding Ao take out the letter he secretly wrote to Gao Mu and confirmed that he was really here for Gao Wuyong's case. He knelt down and said: "The guilty officer Zhou Fubao asked the imperial envoy to make the decision and give me Nanshan County justice!"

(End of this chapter)