Five hundred and forty-sixth chapter blood into a river (2)
On the north bank of the Feishui River, the gentry and officials from top to bottom in Nanyang County are still ignorant -
As the new county guard's team gets closer and closer.
The musicians began to play music, and the silk, bamboo and wind instruments sounded in unison.
Led by Jun Cheng Yang Xuezhi and Princess Bo Baoyun, dozens of people came forward and came to the governor's motorcade. They all bowed and said: "Nanyang County's lower official, Jun Cheng Xuezhi (Princess Bo Yun) welcomes the Ming Dynasty."
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After waiting for a while, Yang Xuezhi raised his head slightly and saw that the cavalry in front of the motorcade were still motionless, and the officers holding various county guards' ceremonial guards were still the same.
Things are a little unusual.
Yang Xuezhi thought in his mind.
Could it be that the new governor went to Wancheng first?
It's possible!
But it may not be very 'sexual'. After all, if he does that, the new county governor will be equivalent to making a mockery in front of officials of all sizes in the county, and it will make the superiors slander him.
Those who do not abide by the rules of the game are destined to be eliminated by the rules of the game.
"Perhaps this Xinming Mansion is planning to show off his authority in front of us?" Yang Xuezhi thought in his mind.
But there is no other way. He is the emperor's confidant, and he came to Nanyang County to get gold.
This is the uncle, I can’t afford to offend him!
Yang Xuezhi had no choice but to bow his head and worship again: "The Prime Minister of Nanyang County, the lower official Yang Xuezhi, leads the entire county to welcome the Ming Dynasty..."
Finally, the sound of gold and iron came to my ears.
It was the cavalry who were getting out of the way, the sound of the armor they were wearing rubbing against their weapons, and the cavalry began to separate to both sides.
"It's Tang's fault for keeping colleagues waiting for so long!" A young man wearing regular clothes, wearing a green hat, and carrying a silver seal smiled and bowed to everyone: "In the future, we will still need the efforts of all the sages.
Assist me, help me, bring Nanyang to great order, and report it to your father. Please express my condolences to my father!"
There is no need to guess, this person is one of the three giants when the emperor was in hiding, known as the first person in the legal family, the successor of Chao Cuo. The future quasi-sangong, the iron-clad Jiuqing, and Zhang Hongguyuan.
Soup.
Besides him, who else is qualified to wear the green seal that represents two thousand stones and carry the silver seal that only two thousand stones can carry?
Since the Qin Dynasty, officials must wear ribbons and seals when outside to show their identity and it is also a responsibility.
Even the lowest-ranking pavilion chief has "five ounces of fiber and half copper", which symbolizes that he is a member of the ruling class.
Officials with a rank of more than 200 shi and who are called "ranked" (organized) are "all official seals".
Therefore, if you travel to the Qin and Han Dynasties and want to know whether the other person is an official or a common person, just look at the color of his ribbon and seal.
Usually those with ribbons and official seals in their arms must be officials.
Gold-purple-green-black-yellow constitute the five levels of official ribbons.
"I don't dare, I don't dare..." Yang Xuezhi led the officials and said, "We must obey the wishes of the Ming Dynasty!"
The powers and responsibilities of the Han Dynasty governors were far beyond people's imagination.
Most of the officials and affairs in the county are almost entirely in the hands of the county governor.
Except for the county magistrate and the county captain who are appointed by the court, the rest of the people and the county magistrate want to make a circle. They can make a circle, a rectangle, or a rectangle.
Of course, this also depends on the ability of the county guard himself.
It is common for people to be ignored if they are not capable enough.
For example, in Ningcheng, the comment in the history books is: to be an official, you must mausoleum your senior official, and do it for others.
Because of this character, Ning Cheng had a prosperous official career in history and was able to bully, intimidate, and evade the county governor. This person's ability is evident, so he must be reused!
But as the saying goes, a good swimmer drowns. Read the full text of the latest chapter
Such a strong subordinate will one day meet a superior who can kill him.
In the past sixty years, the battle between the county governor and his subordinate boss, the county magistrate, has continued continuously.
If someone wins, someone must lose.
Zhang Tang looked at Yang Xuezhi and others with a smile on his face.
"Who is Lord Bo Baogong?" Zhang Tang asked gently.
"Xiaguan Baoyun pays homage to the Ming Dynasty..." A middle-aged official in brocade came out to pay homage.
Zhang Tang chuckled, clapped his hands, and said: "Bao Gong's name, I don't know it until I have passed Suiyang!"
Bao Yun didn't know why, he lowered his head, showed a fawning smile, and said: "It's really scary for a vulgar savage to be able to get into the ears of the Ming Dynasty with a small name!"
But for some reason, when Bao Yun looked at Zhang Tang's appearance, he felt as if he had encountered a tiger or leopard in the wilderness. His heart was in a state of confusion and he couldn't feel at ease at all.
But Zhang Tang said: "Afraid? I am indeed very frightened!"
Zhang Tang took out a pile of silk books from his arms and threw them into Bao Yun's face. His face suddenly became ferocious: "Bao Lord Bo, look at the good things you have done. I haven't arrived in Suiyang yet.
There are seven suffering masters coming to accuse you of corruption, perverting the law, and taking things by force!"
Bao Yun picked up the silk books and did not dare to read them at all. He lowered his head and remained silent.
He had done so many bad things and scandals that even he himself couldn't remember how many he had done.
However, those unscrupulous people actually dared to complain on the way to the new county governor's appointment, which was indeed beyond Bao Yun's imagination.
Bao Yun obviously remembered it very clearly, and he took care of all the idiots who were dissatisfied and threatened to take revenge.
He was either sentenced to prison terms, thrown into prison, or even beaten to death in court.
Those left behind are all honest and loyal people who dare not resist.
In the past few decades, these mud-legged people have always accepted the situation.
"Don't let me find out who it is..." Bao Yun thought ferociously in his heart: "If I knew who did it, I would be better off than you unscrupulous people!"
Bao Yun is the best at dealing with mud-legged people.
It's very simple. Just use a corvée weapon to make the opponent's whole family become lustful and lustful.
The Han Dynasty stipulated that men should serve once every three years, but now the service has been changed to every four years.
But the official word has two mouths, and the execution power lies with grassroots officials.
Obviously you served last year and it is your turn this year, but you have nothing to say.
If it doesn't work out, the father, son, and brothers of the family will take turns.
You're always speechless, right?
I can only blame your family for being so unlucky that I get you every time!
In addition, changing the age on the household registration book is also a trump card.
The Han Dynasty had an old-age pension policy. Those who were over sixty years old did not have to serve in the military, and one of their descendants could be exempted from military service.
In addition, only those over twenty-three are required to serve.
However, the age listed in the household registration book is one year older and one year younger. It is not easy for Bao Yun.
Even adding or subtracting four or five years is common sense.
In the past, Baoyun relied on these methods to continuously rob and seize land.
He turned a violent family into a giant in Nanyang County.
He controlled thousands of hectares of land throughout the thirty-six counties of Nanyang. He was "forced" by him to become his own tenants and even serfs, and his descendants had to work for the tyrant family for generations to come.
If you don't sell the land to a wealthy family at a 'reasonable' price, the elderly in the family, even if they are over sixty, will have to serve in the military. There will be no benefits of exemption from military service.
The nephew of the family, at the age of seventeen or eighteen, was on the list of the first master.
What's worse is that the military service for several consecutive years is all from your home.
In the end, a good home will fall apart immediately.
Bao Yun was still thinking about how to settle the accounts after the fall.
Zhang Tang couldn't wait any longer.
The stories of his predecessors told him that the first thing a new official does when he takes office is to kill the wealthy and powerful people in a jurisdiction. This will definitely lay a good foundation for future governance.
Is there any better person to establish authority than a violent person?
"If you don't say anything, I will take it as your acquiescence!" Zhang Tang sneered, murderous: "Come here and pass on my order. Arrest the entire Bao clan!"
"Captain Lu Shen of the Yulin Guards, I obey your orders!" a rough voice from the cavalry group answered immediately.
Then, several soldiers stepped forward, grabbed Bao Yun, and took off his hat, ribbon, and official seal.
Bao Yun was frightened.
Yang Xuezhi was also stunned.
They have never seen a Shangguan act so irrationally!
The power of the county governor is great.
But Zhu Bo is also a senior official with a weight of more than two thousand stones. He is also the head of the miscellaneous officials in the county.
Even if you want to take down such a giant, generally speaking, you have to seek approval from the court captain and the prime minister, and then go through the censor's review before you can be convicted.
What's more, the Han Dynasty has a tradition of not humiliating generals.
In the imperial court, except for treason, treason and other unpardonable crimes, no matter what happens, the three princes and nine ministers must be given a decent ending.
But in the county, the boss Bo and the county magistrate are subordinates in front of the county governor.
But no matter what, even if you make a huge mistake, you still have to save some face for them.
Even if you really don't like the other person, the most you can do is force him into his position.
Like now, when he comes up, he pulls off the crown and hat of a master, takes away his ribbon and official seal, and 'hands' him over to the custody of a rude sergeant.
Moreover, it was still in full view of the public.
this……
Do we still need the decency of officials?
Do you want this harmonious atmosphere in the county anymore?
Is this new county governor really going to make the whole county panic and make everyone think about danger?
What good does that do him?
Countless doubts and incomprehensions came to the minds of Bao Yun and Yang Xuezhi.
Can't blame them!
In fact, in the past twenty or thirty years, everyone in Nanyang County has been spoiled by the Huang Lao faction.
So much so that they almost forget about it.
The Liu family's regime and the dignity of Han officials have never been achieved through favors or win-overs.
Rather, it was erected by shining swords and guns, bleeding crowns, and officials who killed decisively.
When Empress Lu was in power, there were even cruel officials who relied on harsh punishments to become princes!
Zhang Tang, however, did not even give Bao Yun a chance to defend himself or even give him a chance to go to trial.
He coldly put his hands behind his back and ordered: "Check: Princess Bo Baoyun of Nanyang County has committed many evil deeds, repeatedly violated national laws, and is not a human minister. All her titles will be removed, and she will be thrown into death row and await the disposal. All the property of the Bao family and his family will be taken away.
, all the land will be confiscated and transferred to the government. All members of the violent family and all those involved in the case will be arrested. If there is resistance, they will be killed without mercy!"
"No!" A sergeant immediately took the order.
Then, there was another officer, holding the roster, and walked towards the crowd not far away.
"Sudden victory, violent power, violent reason, violent violence is harmless..."
"Zhang Yan, Wang Bo, Li Han, Zhu Wubing..."
The sons, minions, and in-laws of the violent family were named one after another, and then they were dragged out of the crowd by the soldiers and pinned on both sides of the road.
Within a quarter of an hour, the banks of the Feishui River were already full of officials and gentry with disheveled hair and extremely embarrassed faces.
There were dozens of people.
"Ming Mansion, all the criminals involved in the case have been arrested!" Ning Cheng, wearing armor, walked up to Zhang Tang and bowed, saying: "There are forty-seven people in total. In addition, there are more than a hundred people waiting to be arrested in the city!"
"Kill them all..." Zhang Tang calmly ordered: "This generation has harmed countless people. Living one more day is a sign of disrespect for the people, the law, and the emperor. Only by killing them can the majesty of Han law be restored!"
"Foolish official, cruel official, you will not die well!" After hearing this, Bao Yun immediately jumped up and cursed.
The two soldiers guarding him immediately killed him.
But this has no effect.
Zhang Tang didn't even bother to look at him.
As a genius who could use Han law to judge mice at the age of seven, Zhang Tang was familiar with all the provisions of Han law.
He knows very well that this is his responsibility and his power.
Even if he takes the case to the emperor and the Eastern Palace, he is sure to win.
"Execute it!" Zhang Tang ordered.
"Promise!" Ning Cheng bowed his hands and was about to execute it.
"Wait a minute!" Yang Xuezhi couldn't bear it any longer. He raised his head and persuaded: "Calm down the anger of the Ming Dynasty. No matter how bad the Bao family is, it's spring now, and the murders are unknown!"
Zhang Tang heard this and laughed loudly: "Unknown? If you don't kill them, then you are truly unknown!"
Zhang Tang stood condescendingly, looked at Yang Xuezhi, and asked: "I heard that Yang Juncheng has a good family background. I don't know Yang Juncheng. Have you ever known the five beetles?"
"In my opinion..." Zhang Tang pointed to the bureaucrats who had been escorted to the river and had their heads held down, waiting to be beheaded, and said: "This person is the fifth of the five beetles. Kill them immediately."
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"Besides, Han law has never stipulated that people can only kill people in winter, but not in spring!" Zhang Tang looked at Yang Xuezhi from the corner of his eyes, his eyes full of amusement.
If it weren't for the fear that things would get too big at once and someone above would complain, Zhang Tang would really like to take action with the Yang family.
"Xiaguan is studying the Analects of Confucius..." Yang Xuezhi looked at Zhang Tang and suddenly straightened his back.
Yang Xuezhi suddenly realized that this was the best opportunity to increase his reputation. If he missed it, it would be gone.
On the contrary, the life and death of Bao Yun and his family are not important anymore.
The contradiction between Confucianism and Legalism has become increasingly intense recently.
If he can refute Zhang Tang from the moral high ground, even if he offends this promising rising star, it will be worthwhile.
The entire Confucian community will regard him as a hero.
Zhang Tang smiled even happier after hearing this.
"The Analects of Confucius..." Zhang Tang chuckled and said: "When I was in the emperor's dormitory, I was ordered to teach the children in Sixian Garden. At the order of the emperor, I taught the boys "Cangjie"...
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Zhang Tang bowed his hands in the direction of Chang'an and said, "His Majesty once told me that after Cangjie, the Analects of Confucius should be taught to boys..."
Yang Xuezhi's face suddenly turned into the color of pig liver.
Zhang Tang's meaning is too obvious.
You study the Analects of Confucius, right?
very good!
Your Majesty has said that the Analects of Confucius is very suitable for teaching children.
In other words, it is only suitable for teaching children...
Although that's not necessarily what it means.
But you can refute it, do you dare to refute it?
Zhang Tang was a confidant and confidant of the Emperor, and the Emperor was willing to endorse what he said.
What about Yang Xuezhi himself?
So, if this is an online game.
Zhang Tang has already dealt Yang Xuezhi a critical hit, a critical hit a hundred times greater.79
