Idle courtiers

Chapter 149
Having met Zhanzhi County, the two exchanged a few words, Zhou Nan said: "The imperial court has been ordering the Huai'an Mansion to properly resettle the refugees since last year, and this matter will be included in the annual examination of the magistrates. Tang Yingde three pieces After Sha Dajie, there are more refugees, even I, Anton, have come a lot, I wonder what the county lord cares about?"

Zhan Tong: "Zimu is talking about this. Last year, didn't you change the refugees into military households and resettle them in the saltworks? This is a good job, but it's a pity that the saltworks can't absorb so many people after all. I plan to follow suit. The government government recruited refugees to build river embankments, and used work as relief. I took this opportunity to ask the court for some money. I am planning to write to Mr. Zhang and Mr. Li in the palace, asking them to help me ask for favors from the Ministry of Households and the Ministry of Industry, and borrow money from the government. Some."

Mr. Zhang and Mr. Li in his mouth refer to Zhang Juzheng and Li Chunfang, both of whom are Prince Zuo Chunfang now.The servant of the East Palace gave lectures in the palace.

These two later served as the chief assistant of the cabinet one after the other, and they were very popular among the new generation of political figures in the capital.

With them coming forward, it would be no problem to get some money for the river works.

Zhan Tong is Concubine Li's cousin, so Zhang Li still has to give him some face.

After saying this, the county magistrate Zhan said generously: "But Zimu intends to contract the materials used for the river construction, and the county gentry also came to ask. Then you can do it together with them. This is a trivial matter, so there is no need to say more."

Zhou Nan felt contemptuous in his heart, this Fatty Zhan is also easy to be an official, he knows what others do when he encounters a problem, and he follows it, so he doesn't have any creative thinking?Moreover, as soon as he handles government affairs, he thinks about whether he can make money for himself, so he is indeed a businessman.

He smiled: "Water control to benefit the people of one side is a great thing that will benefit the future. However, this kind of project involves a lot of people, money and property. The masters of Futai have already started to do it, and the county officials will follow suit. If it is done well But if there is a setback, you can’t escape responsibility. The so-called, do more and make more mistakes, do less and make fewer mistakes, it’s better not to do it.”

Master Zhan knew that Zhou Nan had always been brave and fresh in his work, but today he said such old-fashioned words, so he laughed and said, "Master Zhou has something to say, but it's okay to say it."

Zhan County Magistrate asked, "Did Zimu say that I have heard about the private distribution of He Gong's money in the yamen? I heard that all the officials in the yamen have benefited. Didn't Mr. Zhou get a share?"

These words inevitably meant to be ridiculed, Zhou Nan said sternly: "Being greedy for ink is a felony, how dare you be an official? Some things cannot be covered with paper, and it is better not to be contaminated if a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. Therefore, I also advise the county officials not to want to participate in the construction of the Huai River embankment, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble."

Therefore, Zhou Nan roughly talked about Song Kongdang's embezzlement of Hegong's funds, and he didn't even hide the fact that Song Kongdang was part of Yan Song's party.

Zhan Tong and master Zhan looked at each other with surprise on their faces.That's right, the 30 taels of silver ended up being spent on the embankment but only 20, and the [-] taels disappeared. That's no joke.

Master Zhan asked cautiously: "Lord Zhou, did someone go to the court to report to the prefect of Song?"

Zhou Nan: "I've never heard of it."

Suddenly, Zhan Tong stood up against the table, and righteously shouted: "What a bunch of thieves and rats, what is the reason for my generation of scholars to read sage books all their lives, isn't it just to replace the herdsmen of the emperor and create peace for all generations? I am the official of the imperial court. Naturally Don't let these city foxes and rats do harm to the people and deceive the king and the court. The road is uneven, and others will shovel it. Passers-by can still do this, how can I stay out of it?"

Master Zhan was horrified: "Your Majesty, you can't. Think about who Song Kong is, Mr. Yan Ge's disciple. If the Elder Master sends up the impeachment papers, it will eventually fall into the hands of the cabinet. Yan Ge will hold the approval Hong Daquan returned the memorial immediately. Not only will the magistrate Song be unscathed, but how will the county magistrate deal with himself when he meets his superior in the future?"

Zhou Nan rolled his eyes in his heart, are you Zhan Tong a scholar?

Zhan Tong: "It can be handed over to the palace, and Mr. Zhang and Mr. Li can be transferred to the Imperial Envoy's Platform. If it is not possible, please transfer to Mr. Gao."

The Mr. Gao he was talking about was another political rookie, a bachelor in Yuwang's residence, a future emperor's teacher, and the chief assistant of the cabinet in the fifth year of Longqing.

It's just that King Yu's reign was too short, and he passed away after only six years on the throne.After the death of Emperor Longqing, Mr. Gao Ge was kicked out of the prime minister by Zhang Juzheng, Concubine Li and related officials of the Supervisor of Ceremonies.

Later, the palace produced three chief assistants in one breath. All three were leaders of scholars and first-class politicians.They are the humerus left by Jiajing for Yuwang, and they are the central decision-making team formed in advance for Yuwang's future succession.

From this we can see the brilliance of stars in the palace and the strong connections.

On the surface, Zhanzhi County is simply the embodiment of justice.People who don't understand, see that he is not afraid of superiors and power, and they will cry out to the sky with tears in their eyes!

However, Zhou Nan is very clear about who Fatty Zhan is.He is now scolding government officials for embezzling He Gong's money. If he were to be the magistrate, he would be even more greedy and ugly than Song Kongdang.Otherwise, they would not imitate others, and would also come to Anton to provide relief with work.

Master Zhan heard that Dong wanted to impeach his boss, and was shocked: "Xian Zun, this case has nothing to do with you, so why get involved in it. Now the county zun has been honored as a seventh-rank court official, and he will return to Beijing in a few years. Is it still here?" Huai'an will be an official for life. Even if this shocking case is uncovered, it will not be of any benefit to the Elder."

He has already made it very clear, you Zhanzhi County is from a miscellaneous background, even if you use the relationship of the palace to wipe out Song Kongdang and others, is it possible that you can still be the magistrate?To make up the magistrate of the prefecture, and to be the second official of the new magistrate, how can he compare with Bailihou in the first county of Zhuyin?Back then when you were able to be the county magistrate, it was thanks to the grace of Concubine Li, who gave you a background.

After working for one or two terms, if you have enough qualifications, you will be transferred back to a department with sufficient oil and water in the capital to make a fortune.For example, the chief tax officer of Chongwenmen, or in charge of Taicang and Lumi Cang.

Officials with non-jinshi background, what career plan do you still think about?
Moreover, you have reported so many people, no one will dare to get close to you in the officialdom from now on.

Zhan Tong said eagerly: "Whoever said that I want to make up for the lack of the government office, your vision is really short-sighted. Can't you focus on the court? With this great achievement, the six departments are fine, and the other departments are a Silang-level It is still possible to fight for it.”

It turns out that this fat man still has such ambitions, and he was really underestimated in the past.Zhou Nan praised in his heart, that's right, with the origin of the magistrate of Zhan County, a seventh-rank magistrate can be regarded as the end.If he is promoted again, he is the magistrate and magistrate. He is not a Jinshi.According to the words of modern society, there is no diploma, and this road has been cut off.

If you want to go further, you can only enter the center.Indeed, it is impossible for him to be the head of the sixth department and the doctor.However, there are many ministerial-level officials in other ministries, such as Qintianjian, Shanglinyuanjian, Taipusi, Daolusi, Lifanyuan, Yuanmasi, etc. There are no strict requirements for yamen with certain professional skills. Floating two grades is still possible.

This guy is slanderous, lazy and greedy, but he is quite shrewd if he doesn't think about it, he really has a pig face and a bright heart.

It seems that this kid smelled the smell of Hegong, and he was keenly aware that this was his chance to rise to the top.

It's a pity that he still doesn't know whose hands Song Kongdang's embezzled money ended up in. If he rushed to the front in such a reckless manner, he wouldn't even know how he died.

Zhou Nan thought: Fatty Zhan, it doesn't matter if you die, without your help, all my plans would be aborted.

At that moment, he didn't hide anything, so he vaguely explained the whereabouts of Luo Longwen's 10 taels of silver, and finally said: "Master Xian, the water in this case is too muddy, so we can't get involved easily."

Hearing that the money might eventually enrich the emperor's internal coffers, Zhan Zhixian's complexion changed drastically, and Jier looked unhappy.He murmured: "What else to say, I will continue to write to Mr. Zhang and Mr. Li, asking the court to allocate funds to build the embankment."

If you fail to get promoted, you can only think about how to make a fortune.

Zhou Nan changed his mind: "Otherwise, it's not that there is no turning point for this matter. The lower official has an idea and wants to discuss it with the county lord and master Zhan. If this matter is accomplished, it will not be difficult for the county magistrate to be a head of a department or even a doctor. "As long as the fat man still has ambition in his chest, things will be easy.
Fatty Zhan: "Zimu, please tell me."

Zhou Nan suddenly said: "There is a vacancy in the Caowan Inspection Department, and if there is no rush to fill it, the lower officials can temporarily fill it."

Zhan Zhixian nodded: "Yes, but what do you want to do with this inspection." Inspection is a nine-rank military post, which governs local armed forces, is responsible for hunting down bandits and refugees, and maintains law and order. It is equivalent to the county captain of the previous dynasty.Ordinarily, it should be appointed by the central government.However, magistrates have the right to nominate.

In case of vacancy, the county magistrate can also appoint a temporary substitute until the new inspector arrives.

Zhou Nan smiled and said something in a low voice.

The eyes of Zhanzhi County and Master Zhan became brighter and brighter, and finally, Zhan Tongji Festival applauded: "Wonderful, really wonderful, Zimu, this county will immediately write to the Wangfu, report all the officials in the government office, and return the people of Huai'an to a bright future!"

In this way, Zhou Nan also served as the inspector of the Caowan Inspection Department.His current official name is the inspector of the Andong County Inspection Department, the governor of the Huai'an Prefecture Criminal Department.

Coming out of Zhanzhi County, Zhou Nan went to the fast class with his hands behind his back, only to see Lin A'er working hard in the courtyard, playing a twenty-jin stone lock like a windmill.

Zhou Nan knew that he was strong, but he didn't want to be so big.

Applauding and laughing: "Good man!"

Lin A'er threw away the stone lock, knelt down and said, "I have seen Master Zhou."

Zhou Nan: "Clean up and follow me."

Lin A'er was very pleasantly surprised: "But the master has a long-term follower by his side, and needs the help of a villain."

"There is no shortage. You and your elder brother Lin Ada will pack up and go to the Caowan Inspection Department to work. Naturally, it will benefit you." Although Ah Er is loyal to himself, his brain is not very bright, and he still needs Ah Da's help. Side help.

Immediately, Zhou Nan took the Lin family brothers to Caowan, and summoned the soldiers of the inspection department to give a lecture, saying that my lord has his own official duties in the government office, and Lin Aer is in charge of all affairs in the department, and you should obey orders, etc. .

After arranging everything, Zhou Nan returned to Huai'an by boat, and everything was as usual.

However, his heart that was ignited by that old bastard in Ding Zhi County was burning fiercely, and his desire to be superior could no longer be restrained.

The inspection department of the inspection department is equivalent to the head of the county's armed forces in later generations. Caowan has more than [-] soldiers and is well-equipped. It is the largest armed force in Andong County.

With this violent group in control, things will be easier to handle in the future.

Sitting in the patio, looking up at the sky and the earth above his head, and seeing the dark clouds that come and go, Zhou Nan's heart was surging.

(End of this chapter)