The elite did not migrate south

Chapter 354 The Xianguan of Wei
Yushitai.

Zheng Chong sat in the upper seat, and many ministers in the palace sat on both sides.

As a supervisory system, the Censorate was no less powerful than the Shangshu Zhongshu, and its leader, the Sikong, was one of the Three Dukes. However, the specific work was still done by the Chief Censor.

The emperor's edict was passed on to the Censorate: Send the Palace Attendants and eunuchs with imperial seals to travel to all directions to observe customs, encourage the people, and investigate those who are wronged and derelict in their duties. The Censorate will assist in this.

This was the first major move made by the emperor after he took power.

Zheng Chong sat in the upper seat and closed his eyes to rest.

He had experienced this once before. When the emperor had just ascended the throne, the court asked the Minister of the Interior to lead many eunuchs to inspect various places. In the end, the Minister of the Interior did not go, and it was the officials of the General's Mansion who went instead. There was no further news.

But at this moment, the situation seemed a little different.

The emperor is serious.

The Censorate assisted him, which shows the emperor's attitude. Strictly speaking, the provincial governors in various places are actually members of the supervisory agency, although most of the provincial governors nowadays have the title of general and are in charge of everything.

This actually means that the provincial governors in various places are required to provide full assistance and not to cover up or conceal the crime.

The pros and cons are clear. If the local governor dares not cooperate with the people sent by the emperor, don't blame the emperor for being ruthless.

The officials of the Censorate looked very excited at this moment.

This is especially true in Guanqiudian.

Guanqiu Dian has always been very worried about the administration of officials throughout the country.

When he was serving as the Imperial Censor, Guanqiu Dian was almost frightened to death.

When Guanqiu Dian had just taken up the post of Imperial Censor, someone filed a complaint with the Censorate, accusing the prefect of Hongnong of harming the people.

Guanqiu Dian took over the case and went to investigate the prefect.

Guanqiu Dian didn't take it too seriously at first. He thought, how bad could a person who could serve as a prefect with a salary of two thousand stones be?

But when Guanqiu Dian started investigating, everyone was stunned.

The prefect was called Liu Lei. He liked to make use of the talents under his command, including depriving them of all their holidays and making them work from day to night. If they really couldn't find anything to do, he would find something for them, such as asking officials to dig holes on roads in various places, literally digging holes and then filling them up. This was his political achievement in road construction.

He was very dedicated to his subordinates. Once someone made him unhappy, he would catch them and beat them up. After beating them, he would send them out for treatment, and then bring them back to beat them again after they were healed.

He cared a lot about his officials. When he sent someone to do something, he would send someone to keep an eye on that person, and then send another person to keep an eye on the person who was following him.

He also liked to spy on people around him, and he was very friendly to the people. Once, an elderly man blocked his carriage and wanted to talk to him, so he immediately cursed at the old man and told him not to bother.

He would never openly ask for money or bribes from others, but if anyone refused to give him a bribe, he would arrest them and beat them. After the beating, he would send them away, and then bring them back to be beaten again after they were cured.

Anyway, his many good deeds made the people of Hongnong feel his great kindness and hate him to the core.

This incident quickly caused a sensation, and everyone knew the name of the prefect. Sima Yi personally took action to rectify the administration of officials.

The frightened Guanqiu Dian also breathed a sigh of relief.

There are still normal people in the temple after all. Such villains have just not been discovered.

Then, this person received the punishment he deserved.

He was dismissed from his position as prefect.

The people of Hongnong cheered.

Then he went to Luoyang and was promoted to General of the Five Officials!
The people of Luoyang cursed loudly.

As for why such people have not been punished, there are mainly three reasons.

The first is that the crime is minor. Although this person bullied the people, beat officials, embezzled money, did nothing, and extorted money, the crime was not serious and he did not commit treason.

Second, he came from a good family, the Liu family of Hejian.

The third is that he has many good friends and connections in the government.

This incident almost made Guanqiu Dian despair about the future of the entire Wei Dynasty.

In the end, this person died a good death, and no one cared about the mistakes he made.

Liu Lei is a typical representative of the local officials of the Wei Dynasty, and he is even a pretty good one. Although he is somewhat inhuman, he has not completely exceeded the boundaries of human beings.

Those who lead troops to rob their own people are the ones who have truly exceeded the boundaries of being human.

In the Wei and Jin dynasties, the less worthy one was, the faster one would be promoted. If one bullied the people, he could only be a General of the Five Officials. If he wanted to be a Nine Ministers, he had to rob the people.

Guanqiu Dian was extremely excited when he heard the emperor's edict.

It’s long overdue!
Only by getting rid of those inhuman bastards can the Wei Dynasty make further progress.

Guanqiu Dian looked at the officials with great interest, but the officials from the Censorate did not seem to be as interested as he was.

Concern was written on their faces.

This is a thankless job, and not everyone has big ambitions.

Guanqiu Dian immediately put away the smile on his face and became serious.

"Duke Zheng, after Your Majesty assumed power, the first thing he did was to improve the administration of officials. This is how wise kings of ancient times governed the empire."

"We should assist them with all our might. The Censorate oversees the entire nation, so it must possess impartiality and fortitude. I ask you to issue an order: If any Censorate official neglects his duties, disobeys orders, or collaborates with the enemy, he shall be charged with deceiving the emperor and his entire family shall be executed!"

As soon as Guanqiu Dian said this, the officials in the Censorate immediately became alert.

Even Zheng Chong opened his eyes.

Zheng Chong didn't care about the affairs of the Secretariat, nor did he care about the affairs of the Censorate at all.

Hearing Guanqiu Dian speak, Zheng Chong immediately nodded and said, "Okay, let's do as you say." Guanqiu Dian then stood up and looked at the officials in front of him.

"Everyone, we are ministers in the same court. I hope you will not ask me to do anything I don't want to do!"

He saluted everyone.

Everyone quickly stood up and returned the greeting.

"I will definitely do my best!"

From this moment on, the rotten machine of the Censorate began to operate slowly. Although some parts were damaged and the operation speed was not very fast, it was at least running.

On that day, Luoyang became noisy. The eunuchs held their imperial seals, got on the carriages, and led everyone to leave Luoyang quickly.

Officials from the Censorate rode on fine horses, leading the knights and following behind them.

For a time, batches of ministers set out from Luoyang and headed to various parts of the world, and the aristocratic families were also excited, and their people began to run to various places.

They were going to warn their own people not to be so presumptuous anymore and to at least pretend, because this time the emperor was serious! !

Zhuge Chong, the captain of the city gate, stood at the main gate, looking at the endless convoys and knights, his eyes full of astonishment.

"How many groups of people are there today?"

"Captain, it's the fourteenth batch."

Zhuge Chong couldn't help but sigh, "Almost all the Censorate and the eunuchs are out."

"I'm afraid that various places will experience unrest."

Zhuge Chong couldn't help but raise his head again and secretly glanced at the city wall.

On the city wall at the main gate, Cao Mao, dressed in casual clothes, looked seriously at the departing convoys.

"Will it work?"

Guanqiu Dian stood beside him and said seriously, "It will definitely be useful if you do it."

He then added:
"This is the truth that Your Majesty has told me."

Cao Mao smiled, grabbed the battlement in front of him and looked into the distance.

"The Later Han Dynasty fell, and the Three Kingdoms emerged. Now, each of these three kingdoms is in decline. When I insulted Shu the other day, weren't I also insulting the people of my dynasty?"

"The meat-eaters are aware of the situation in the country, and there are people who want to make changes."

“It’s just that there’s too much resistance.”

"Which of these local officials doesn't come from a prominent family? Which one doesn't have the support of high-ranking officials in the imperial court?"

"Look, my convoy has only sent out thirteen groups, but countless knights from the great clans have already gone."

"How unfortunate the people are to be born in such a world."

Hearing Cao Mao's sigh, Guanqiu Dian's heart became heavy. After experiencing what happened to Liu Lei, Guanqiu Dian began to be skeptical about the judicial and supervisory systems of the Wei Dynasty.

But he still said firmly: "How can it be said to be unfortunate to have such a wise king as Your Majesty?"

"This time, we're going to conduct a thorough investigation. It's clear that officials are protecting each other, colluding with each other, and using all possible means to shield Your Majesty from his eyes and ears, preventing Him from knowing the local situation and concealing past evil deeds."

"However, this is the beginning of your Majesty's rule over the world. All officials know your Majesty's methods and are afraid of them. This is enough to save many innocent people."

"One day, Your Majesty will be able to purge the world of traitors and put an end to this evil trend."

Cao Mao frowned and narrowed his eyes.

"I didn't ask you to come here so that you can enlighten me."

"what?"

Guanqiu Dian was stunned. Then why are you complaining to me about all the difficulties?
Cao Mao turned his head and looked towards Guanqiu Dian.

At some point, the sun changed direction, and Cao Mao's profile was submerged in shadow. From this angle, he actually looked a bit fierce.

"Lord Guanqiu, I would like to issue an order to the four governors and four garrisons, asking them to work together with the provincial governors and the eunuchs I have sent to rectify the corrupt officials and punish the lawless thieves, so that the eunuchs will not be bullied by local officials. What do you think?"

Guanqiu Dian widened his eyes again.

His Majesty! !
We are just inspecting the officials!!

Is this going to involve launching four expeditions and four towns?
Even if you're planning to unify the country, you don't need to issue orders to the four expeditions and four towns at the same time, right?
Your Majesty truly didn't lie to me. You're not here to seek my guidance. Are you planning to fundamentally resolve the issue?

Guanqiu Dian was very supportive of dealing with these traitors in his heart, but when he heard the emperor's tone, he hesitated. Could it be that the emperor wanted to kill all the local officials at once?
Cao Mao looked at him seriously and said, "Lord Guanqiu, I have not consulted anyone else on this matter. I would like to ask for your opinion first."

"If Your Majesty takes action like this, will it cause even greater unrest? Your Majesty's dispatch of people to conduct a thorough investigation has already frightened the officials. If all four expeditions and four towns are dispatched..."

Guanqiu Dian suddenly thought of the promoted prefect.

He suddenly laughed and immediately changed his words, "Your Majesty, I think it is possible."

"Oh?"

"If the world is in turmoil because of this, I am willing to be the vanguard."

Cao Mao immediately laughed out loud. Guanqiu Dian's words made Cao Mao make up his mind.

"Your Majesty, I request that you send people to various places to ask the generals of the four expeditions and four garrisons to take action."

Cao Mao waved his hand and said, "You don't need to ask for anything. General Wei has already written a petition in the palace!"

Guanqiu Dian heard this and laughed out loud.

(End of this chapter)