The clerk was frightened and cried bitterly. It took Huang Fusong a long time to understand.
It turns out that the petty official's name is Liu Fei. He is responsible for money under the bookkeeping service. He has always been conscientious in his work and there is nothing wrong with it.
In the late Eastern Han Dynasty, in addition to promoting filial piety and integrity, there was also a promotion channel for minor officials, that is, "students were tested on family law, and literary officials were taught notes and memorials." Those who promoted filial piety and integrity were tested on classics, and minor officials were tested on memorial writing.
This Liu Fei is also quite successful. He ranked among the best in a recent examination and was fortunate enough to be promoted to the county magistrate of a small county far away. Everyone was happy for him. This was originally a good thing, but because the current emperor stipulated that officials must pay
Money, the county magistrate needed two million. Because it was a remote and small county, Liu Fei was given a special discount, but Liu Fei couldn't come up with even one million. His family scraped together half a million.
There is really no other way to think about money.
Liu Fei was helpless, and suddenly thought that he had so much money in his hands, why not use the money to make money, so he secretly used the money he was in charge of to lend usury. Unexpectedly, he had forced someone to death recently.
Then they started to quarrel.
Huangfu Song burst out laughing after hearing this, and he was frightened when he was working in the bookstore. Liu Fei had some friendship with him. Huangfu Song sneered like this, which meant he had murderous intentions.
So he hurriedly knelt down to plead for Liu Fei, "Your Majesty, please don't be angry. Most of the money has been recovered, and the remaining subordinates are also trying to recover it. This matter is also a matter of lax control by the lower officials. Please, Your Majesty."
Please forgive Liu Fei for once because he is a humble official. After all, he has always been diligent."
"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter."
Huangfu Song was not angry at all, he waved his hand when he saw that Book Groove was working so carefully.
"I'm not angry, but I think what's the difficulty in this matter? Being able to win the election is both your ability and your luck. As for the money to buy an official position, since the emperor asked for it, then I will pay it for you.
Come out. When you take office, you must care for the people and don't let me down."
The last sentence became harsh again.
Since the Han Emperor sold his officials and received titles, the government has become increasingly corrupt. To be an official, you need to pay money. Regardless of whether you are an upright official or a corrupt official, you have to pay to be an official. From Huangfu Song's perspective, we can naturally understand the difficulties of the Han Emperor. The northwest is rotten.
The Yellow Turban rebels were everywhere in need of money. Selling officials and conferring titles was a temporary measure and a poison to quench thirst. Huangfu Song also heard that many officials plundered money after they took office, so he gave Liu Fei a final warning.
Liu Fei was a blessing in disguise, so he thanked him profusely, kowtowed repeatedly, and said he was his reborn parent. The clerk was also really happy for him. When Huangfu Song saw that the matter was resolved, he waved his hand, and they both left.
Yan Zhong had already come in when they were talking. He was not yet an official, but still lived in the mansion as a counselor, so he listened carefully to the conversation.
"Yan Gong is here. You came just in time. You saw what happened just now. Things in this mansion are indeed quite chaotic. I am going to recommend you as a sacrificial wine. Are you willing?" Huangfu Song said with a smile when he saw Yan Zhong.
Yan Zhong also contributed a lot to suppressing bandits in Jizhou this time. Huangfu Song knew that he had always been indifferent to Mingzhi. Yan Zhong did not allow Huangfu Song to write down his own achievements in the memorial, so Huangfu Song respected him even more.
Yan Zhong saluted and said: "Thank you very much for your kindness, Duke Ming. This matter is not urgent. There is an urgent matter now, which requires your decision!"
"Oh, what's going on?" Huangfu Song also became interested.
"Ming Gong, disaster has come!"
Huangfu Song was confused. He was so proud and had the emperor's trust, so how could disaster happen to him? Who in the world but your majesty could punish him?
"Where did Lord Yan start talking about this?"
"After Ming Gong pacified the Yellow Turbans in Jizhou, he thought he was safe, but in fact, disaster is not far away! Don't you see Han Xin's story?" Yan Zhong asked tentatively.
Huangfu Song lowered his head and said nothing, thinking that Han Xin, the Marquis of Huaiyin, had great achievements and was feared by Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty, so he was executed. Could it be that Yan Zhong said that his achievements have made His Majesty jealous? Thinking of this, Huangfu Song
His expression couldn't help but change.
"Have you not seen the story of Han Xin? Why was Han Xin killed? His great achievements shocked the Lord! Half of the Han Dynasty was attributed to Han Xin. Emperor Gaozu was afraid, and finally killed him with the help of Empress Lu. When Han Xin conquered Qi, Kuai Tong once
He persuaded him to divide the world with Chu and Han, but Han Xin said, "The king of Han gave me a carriage, clothes for me to wear, and food for me to eat" and refused to betray him. After defeating Xiang Yu, Emperor Gaozu began to find troubles with Han Xin.
, it will be too late for Han Xin to regret it when the sword is in his throat."
Yan Zhong tried to persuade him, but Huangfu Song stroked his beard and remained silent.
"Today's situation is so similar to Han Xin's situation back then! Ming Gong destroyed the Yellow Turbans in Yuzhou, Yanzhou and Jizhou, and seventy-eight out of ten Yellow Turban thieves were destroyed by Ming Gong. Ming Gong's achievements are comparable to Han Xin's. Looking back today
In the imperial court, the eunuchs are in power and the emperor is fatuous. No matter how great your achievements are, as long as you make these eunuchs unhappy, you will not get a reward. Moreover, Duke Ming offended Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong at the same time some time ago. Wouldn't he harbor a grudge?
Are you seeking quarrels and committing crimes against Ming Gong?"
"Yen Gong is a bit alarmist. How can Han Xin's situation be compared to mine? The Yellow Turban bandits are just a mob. With 30,000 troops, I made hundreds of thousands of Yellow Turban troops huddle in the city and dare not come out. It's not that I am powerful, but that the thieves are too weak.
Er. Although there are indeed treacherous people in the court, I am a great man who has won the hearts of the people. How can it be shaken by ordinary people? Even if I am castrated, punished, or have my home confiscated or exiled, the history books will make me famous for eternity. Yan Gong does not need to spend more time.
"I would rather the imperial court fail me than I do. My emperor, Fu Song, is devoted to serving the public good. If he dies, he will die. His integrity cannot be compromised!"
After Huangfu Song wanted to understand the key, he gave a decisive, sonorous and powerful answer, and his attitude was firm and could not be criticized.
"Besides, Your Majesty obeyed my words. His grace is so great that he started the party and banned party members. This is exactly the sign of the resurgence of the Han Dynasty. I don't want to serve, but want to rebel. Yan Gong, have you ever lived up to the word "loyalty" in your name?!"
When Yan Zhong saw this, he knew that Huangfu Song was unmoved, so he let out a long sigh.
"I don't know who killed this unjust court. Now that the heroes have not risen, Duke Ming calls for the world to respond. This is the right time. Jizhou has a vast territory and a dense population, and the best soldiers from all over the world gather here. If Duke Ming sends troops from all directions, Qing will be defeated."
Jiyou and the four states are within easy reach. This is a geographical advantage. One-third of the warworthy troops of the Han Dynasty are under your command. The people of Jizhou are singing about your merits. The soldiers of Liangzhou respect you and obey your orders.
From now on, this is to win people and people. The right time, place and people are in hand but he has no desire to fight against the world. This is the destiny. Since General Huangfu has no desire to fight Zhuolu, Yan Zhong takes leave."
After saying that, he turned around and left. After leaving the door, Yan Zhong thought to himself that Huangfu Song was really stupid and loyal. The court had reached this point and all the officials selected by Shuan had to pay money to buy official posts. This was a sign of the country's demise! It's a pity that Huangfu Song only knew the history of Qing Dynasty.
Leaving a name is simply pedantic.
Thinking of the junior official Liu Fei, Yan Zhongfu turned around and entered the house again.
"Ming Gong thought that by giving money to that young official, he saved his life? That he saved a good official for the people? Hahaha, I reckon he will die within three days!"