Shu Han Confucian General of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 250 Rule of Law
"Ying'er, what's going on?" Zhao Feng looked at Xiao Qiao at the door, and then turned to look at Da Qiao under his crotch.Whether intentionally or not, his pair of wolf paws were still pressing on Da Qiao's chest.

"It's too cold in winter, so my sister came to accompany me!" Xiao Qiao said weakly.After a pause, Xiao Qiao said again: "General, can you come down first?"

"Ah, I'm sorry!" Only then did Zhao Feng realize that he had been eating Da Qiao tofu, and hurriedly withdrew his hands in embarrassment.After carefully reviewing the hand feel, both firmness and softness are moderate, which is really good.

While coughing lightly to cover up his embarrassment, Zhao Feng quickly jumped down from Da Qiao.The latter was already extremely embarrassed, and as soon as Zhao Feng got out of bed, he immediately followed the ostrich policy, and the whole person shrank into the bed and ignored it.

"Khan, Ying'er, where have you been?" Zhao Feng simply walked to the door and asked Xiao Qiao in his arms.

"I just went to the toilet. Why are you here so late, General?" Xiao Qiao was a little embarrassed to be held in his arms in front of his sister. She struggled lightly but couldn't break free. Joe has buried his head in the bed, that's all.

"I'll come and see you!" Zhao Feng said as a matter of course.Without waiting for Xiao Qiao's reaction, Zhao Feng continued to ask, "Why does the room next door seem to be unoccupied?"

"That's right. It used to be Old General Ma's house. After he returned to Xiliang, no one lived there!" Xiao Qiao didn't know why he suddenly changed the subject, but she answered honestly.

But she soon knew why Zhao Feng asked him this question, "Since there is no one, let's talk there!" Zhao Feng said with a lewd smile.Without waiting for her objection, he immediately pulled her away.

After opening the door, the two let out a sigh of relief at the same time. "Ying'er, doesn't your sister live in the backyard? Why did she come here?" Zhao Feng asked.

"The small courtyard is a bit cold in winter, so our sisters moved to Dongkua courtyard." Xiao Qiao said in shock.Zhao Feng thought about it carefully, but no one mentioned this matter to him. It seems that he has not cared much about the sisters.Thinking of this, Zhao Feng couldn't help feeling a little ashamed, and could only pat her hand to show comfort.

"The general doesn't need to worry about it. My sister is very grateful for being taken in by the general. The general is busy with business, so I don't need to worry about such a small matter." Seemingly feeling the guilt in Zhao Feng's heart, Xiao Qiao quickly comforted her softly.

"It's rare for you to be so considerate of me!" Zhao Feng felt relieved when he heard that, he gently stroked her forehead, then picked her up and walked to the bed...

Besides, Da Qiao next door found out that his sister had been taken away after he was in shock, which saved him a bit of embarrassment.

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The next day, Zhao Feng went to work in the government office as usual.But on this day, he couldn't take it lightly.As soon as he arrived at the government office, there were already more than ten official documents piled up on the table.When I opened it, it was still quite fresh.

"The kindness of a meal will be repaid. If it is light, it will be sent to the army, and if it is serious, it will be ransacked and beheaded. It is so majestic!" Zhao Feng sighed after watching it.He has been in the officialdom for many years, but this is the first time he has encountered this kind of impeachment.Before that, he was only a sheriff for most of the time, and according to the custom, he did not have the right to appoint or remove officials of the seventh rank or above under his rule.But now that he is a state shepherd, he is a small official like a county magistrate, and he can even be appointed or dismissed as a county magistrate.

"I have been angry for many years, and now I have made a fortune. Naturally, I have revenge, and I have redressed my grievances!" Zhuge Liang flipped through the pile of official documents hastily, and said with a smile.What they were talking about was Fa Zheng Fa Xiao Zhi who had just been transferred to the prefect of Shu County.

Fazheng was ordered by Ma Chao to go to Xuchang to meet Liu Bei.Liu Bei knew that Fazheng was quite capable, and with him helping Ma Chao guard Xiliang, he would be safe and sound.However, Fazheng proposed that there are resourceful people such as Cheng Gongying, Jushou and Tian Feng in Xiliang to assist Ma Chao, and he is not one more.Moreover, he has a great reputation in the Guanlong area, so if he becomes big, it will inevitably be a bit too big.In order to avoid suspicion, Fazheng offered to transfer himself out of Liangzhou.

Liu Bei was quite surprised when he heard the words, but he was also relieved to see that Fazheng was so considerate of him.Considering that Fazheng had been in Yizhou before, he was transferred to be the prefect of Shu County.But what Liu Bei never dreamed of was that the reason why Fazheng was so considerate of him, and he voluntarily left Xiliang to return to Yizhou to work, was mainly for revenge.

After returning to Chengdu, Fazheng, with ten times the spirit of Hu Hansan, settled accounts with those who had grievances with him back then.When Fazheng defected to Liu Zhang that year, he was only an eighth-rank official in Chengdu County Cheng at first.After more than ten years of suffering, he finally became the prefect of Shu County.Sichuanese are conservative and xenophobic, and Fazheng has been marginalized in officialdom over the years.Especially locals like Huang Quan and the others who are in prominent positions gave him good fruit to eat.As for Fazheng's temperament, to put it nicely, it's called grievances and resentments, and to put it bluntly, it's called vengeance.Now that I have come back to Chengdu after going around for a while, it is natural for me to have revenge, and to avenge my grievances.As a result, in just one month, more than [-] people who had long-cherished wishes with him were either dismissed from office, or beheaded, or even ransacked their homes. It was really tragic.

A few days ago, some "surviving" officials united and sent a generous gift to Fazheng, who was in the limelight, begging him to show his respect.Fazheng is also straightforward, no gifts, old scores will be settled slowly.So next, more than a dozen people were ruined by him.Nowadays, chickens and dogs are flying around in the city of Chengdu, and people are panicking.

While talking, Huang Quan and Wang Lei hurried over. "General, this Fa Xiaozhi is really shameless. In less than two months since he became the prefect of Shu County, dozens of people who had feuds with him have been punished and killed. Now all the officials in the middle of Shu are People are in a state of panic, if things go on like this, how can we succeed!" After the gift was finished, Wang Lei spoke first.

"Exactly, General, you don't know that this Fa Xiaozhi is addicted to killing. If this continues, in a few months, more than half of Xichuan's officials will be killed or injured!" Huang Quan also said with a mournful face.They are the first to bear the brunt of Fazheng's aggressive settlement of old scores.Many of these victims were their relatives and old friends.

"Fa Xiaozhi has gone a bit too far, don't worry, I'll bring him up right away!" Zhao Feng also didn't want Xichuan to be panicked by Fazheng.But Fazheng was just transferred by Liu Bei, if he was treated like this, Liu Bei would not look very good.Now that so many people are cornered by him, and they come to impeach him jointly, it's really not easy for him to deal with.

At this time Zhuge Liang said: "Everyone, in fact, the crux of the reason why Fa Xiaozhi is so rampant as it is now is that people have ignored it." After unfolding the official document handed in, he said to everyone: "Everyone, please see that last month, Fa Xiaozhi executed Jiang Can, the magistrate of Guangrou County, for embezzling official money. It is true that Jiang Can embezzled official money. But how much Jiang Can has embezzled, and whether he should be sentenced to death, it is not easy to make a hasty conclusion!"

"It makes sense!" Zhuge Liang's words were quite reasonable, and everyone nodded after hearing it.But then Huang Quan frowned and asked, "Kong Ming, according to what you said, what does this have to do with Fa Xiaozhi's wanton revenge?"

"Of course it's related!" Zhuge Liang smiled, and then changed the topic: "Since Liu Jiyu and his son took charge of Yizhou, the laws and regulations have been abandoned and the government orders have been ineffective. There is no way to rely on rewards, punishments and imperial edicts. The decision is purely based on the politicians' own preferences. It is precisely because of this that the Dongzhou faction and the Yizhou faction have been hostile to each other, and they have been fighting endlessly for decades. From a clear point of view, the crux of the reason why Fa Xiaozhi dared to retaliate so brazenly is that there is no basis for it. How he handles it can be entirely up to his own preferences. If there are laws to follow in everything, then he will certainly not be as presumptuous as he is now."

"It makes sense!" Even Zhao Feng was somewhat convinced this time, and Zhuge Liang summed up the problem to the root.Laws and regulations are neglected, relying too much on the rule of man rather than the rule of law. This is the root of the chaos in governance in Yizhou and the whole world.When there are natural and man-made disasters, those in power don't care about people's livelihood, so there will naturally be frequent turmoil.

"Then according to Kong Ming's opinion, what should we do?" Huang Quan knew that Zhuge Liang naturally had more to say, and hurriedly motioned him to continue.But Zhuge Liang said with confidence: "Liang feels that the government of officials is corrupt, the rule of law is not prosperous, and the foundation of the country will be shaken in the long run. In view of this, Liang discussed with Qin Zichi, Qiao Zhengnan and others many times, and wanted to draw up a new policy. , Complete laws and regulations to regulate the administration of officials and appease the people's livelihood!"

"So that's it!" Huang Quan nodded. At this time, Wang Lei's eyes lit up and said, "So, Kong Ming, you and Qin Zichi had many discussions a while ago, for this matter?"

"That's right. After working for a long time, I finally came up with an outline. It just needs to be submitted to the general and the lord for a decision!" Zhuge Liang laughed.It was only then that Zhao Feng remembered that the regulations of the Shu Han in history were drawn up by Zhuge Liang, Qin Mi and others.It seems that the two of them are really good at this.

"That's fine, but general, this matter has to be decided in a hurry. Fa Xiaozhi has gone too far recently, you can't just sit idly by! Otherwise, I don't know who will be in trouble." Huang Quan's sense of crisis Very strong, I don't want Fazheng to continue to be so arrogant.

"I have my own measure, and I won't let him continue like this!" Zhao Feng nodded.At this time, the disciples came to report, saying that the Fa is rectifying and seeking to see.

"General, I'll take my leave!" Huang Quan and Wang Lei heard that Fazheng was coming, their expressions changed immediately and they both slapped their butts to leave.Zhao Feng and Zhuge Liang looked at each other, feeling a little funny.

"I've seen the general, don't drive, Zhuge!" Fazheng hurriedly saluted the two after entering the door. "Why does Xiaozhi need to be so polite, I don't know what is the important thing for Xiaozhi to come here today?"

"It's nothing else, it's just that Lou Zan, the former governor of Shu County, was punished for corruption the day before yesterday, and now the post of governor of Shu County is vacant. I'm recommending someone, who has learned a lot and is qualified for the job!" Set up, directly explain your purpose.

Grandma, I know your kid is fine.The Lou Zan mentioned by Fazheng was also Fazheng's former enemy.So not long after Fazheng took office, he was killed.Now he is rushing over to recommend someone to succeed him. It seems that he wants to take advantage of the victory to pursue and cultivate his own power.

"I don't know who it is that Xiaozhi respects so much?" Zhao Feng also looked forward to seeing what tricks Fazheng could pull out.

"This man's surname is Peng, his name is Yongyan, and he is from Guanghan. He is quite talented and learned. When he was an official in Liu Jiyu, he was convicted of slander and demoted to a commoner. Now that the Lord is in the Northern Expedition, it is time to employ people. Such a great man How can talent be thrown into the wilderness, so I am recommending him." Fazheng laughed.

Halo, it turned out to be this fellow!After Zhao Feng heard this, he was also a little disappointed. He originally expected him to find some talents for himself, but he didn't expect to launch this treasure in the end.For the details of this Peng Yi, Zhao Feng is quite familiar with it.Although this person has some small talents, he is far behind Huang Quan and the others. Moreover, this person has a bad temper, arrogant and conceited, and he can't get along with many people.When Liu Zhang wanted to convict him, many people rushed to falsely accuse him.The failure of being a human being can be seen.

Now that Fazheng recommends this fellow, it seems that they have a good friendship.But this is also normal, Fazheng is a rather careless person.The so-called birds of a feather flock together, and people are divided into groups. Those with similar temperaments naturally share the same aura.

"Shu County is the seat of Yizhou, and it is very important. The post of the county magistrate is responsible for assisting the magistrate and governing the local area. Xiaozhi is resourceful, but as a literati, his military strategy is insufficient. In my opinion, the post of magistrate , or it would be more appropriate for a warrior to be in charge! Kong Ming, what do you think?" Zhao Feng asked Zhuge Liang after thinking for a while.

"What the general said is not bad. I think General Gao Xiang is a cautious person. The battle of Guanlong the day before yesterday made great contributions to pacifying the counties in Longxi, and he has not been rewarded yet. Why don't you let him take on this task! As for Peng Yongyan, I don't know what kind of talent this person is. Right now there is still a vacancy for the magistrate of Mianyang County, why not let him go there first!" Zhuge Liang said after understanding Zhao Feng's intention.The two of them sang together, and Fazheng had nothing to say.

"By the way, Xiaozhi, you have outstanding talents and learning. Kong Ming, Qin Zichi, Qiao Zhengnan and others compiled the criminal law, and now it has begun to take shape. You can go through it together and see what can be improved." Zhao Feng said at this time. Suddenly he spoke again.Fazheng didn't understand, so he agreed without hesitation, but Zhuge Liang knew that Zhao Feng had entrusted him with the task of beating Fazheng, so he could only lament that he had met people unkindly.Bite the bullet, Rafa was discussing the criminal law, and then beat Fazheng by the way.

Asking Zhuge Liang to beat Fazheng with such a big fool, the effect is still obvious, and he has been a little more peaceful since then.A few days later, the "Han Law" revised by Zhuge Liang and others appeared in front of Liu Bei, the king of Chu in Xuchang City.Liu Bei didn't dare to neglect after reading it, and quickly called everyone to discuss.However, what he did not expect was that the promulgation of such a law would trigger a fierce debate between the two factions.

(End of this chapter)