In the Fengtian Hall, you can hear the needle drop momentarily.
The magistrates did not dare to breathe. Many people had their chopsticks hanging in the air and did not dare to move.
Boss Zhu stared at the magistrate expressionlessly for a while, then said in a deep voice: "Your name is Daotong?"
"Yes." The Panyu magistrate said with sweat on his forehead, holding on to his strength.
"He said he didn't derelict in his duties?" Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhang Du, the new official minister who was accompanying him. "So how was the evaluation?"
"Back to the Emperor." Zhang Butang, who has a majestic physique and outstanding appearance, hurriedly reported back: "The result of Panyu County Magistrate's evaluation is 'ordinary inferior'. Because the public security and people's livelihood in Panyu County are not comparable to those in Jiangnan, they are in Guangfu.
They are all third from the bottom.”
"You're keeping such a bad official for the New Year?" Boss Zhu's expression turned cold and asked, "Are you taking advantage of him?"
"Your Majesty, I have never accepted a bribe from anyone!" Zhang Butang turned pale with fright and hurriedly explained:
"According to regulations, Panyu County Magistrate should be classified as 'incompetent', but the ministry considered that the Guangdong Procuratorate's evaluation of him was 'an honest official, diligent in government and caring for the people', and his official reputation was not only in Panyu, but also in Guangfu."
It's so popular that we discussed it with Yushitai and made it an exception for 'normal use'."
"Panyu is far away in Lingnan, how do you know what his official reputation is?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked puzzledly.
"Because the minister is from Panyu." Zhang Du replied honestly: "In the letters with relatives and friends, I know something about the officials of Daozhi County. In addition, I also have some selfish motives, hoping to retain a person for my father and fellow villagers.
A good official."
"So there is such a relationship..." Zhu Yuanzhang sneered: "Is it because he usually takes good care of your family?"
"Your Majesty Mingjian, because Xian Kao died and was buried in Xizhang Mountain, Zengcheng County, my family has already moved to Zengcheng and is no longer in Panyu." Zhang Du said frankly.
"Well, I believe what you Zhang Du said." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded. The so-called big waves are scouring the sand, and the sand is digging for gold. Boss Zhu cuts leeks one after another, and he will always find some truly upright officials. This is what he said.
one.
Therefore, Boss Zhu is quite convinced by his words.
"But Panyu County is at the bottom, and you still say that he is a good official. He also thinks that he is a good official. Where does this come from?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked playfully: "Daotong, you can tell for yourself."
"Back to the emperor, Wei Chen doesn't think he is a good official. Wei Chen has always asked himself to be a good official!" Dao Yi said with a look of shame: "But Panyu County is still far from the peace of the people. Wei Chen, a parent official,
, acted very poorly.”
"Then why are you calling me Qu?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked with a frown.
"Because Wei Chen did not neglect his duties, Wei Chen has tried his best, and he has a clear conscience!" Daotong raised his head high and repeated his previous remarks loudly.
"What the f*ck are you..." Boss Zhu was so angry that he almost cursed his mother, and came out with words commonly used by King Chu: "Schizophrenia, right?"
"Of the fifteen counties in Guangzhou Prefecture, your Panyu ranks third from the bottom, so you have a clear conscience and you just tried your best?!" Zhu Yuanzhang pulled his face and said: "How can you have the nerve to say such a thing with such a shameless face?!
"
As he spoke, he shouted angrily and ordered: "Throw him out, punish him with eighty sticks, and never use him again!"
"Your Majesty, calm down!" Zhang Du hurriedly begged Daotong: "The situation in Panyu County is a bit special. Before Daozhi took office, the county ranked last in the annual assessment. It is a miracle that he can be promoted to the third from last.
!I believe that no one can do better than him!"
"My lord, I have a clear conscience!" Daotong's eyes were red and his lips were moving, as if he was full of words to say to the emperor, but when he reached his lips, he couldn't say anything, so he could only kowtow heavily.
"Speak directly if you have something to say, don't talk in circles!" Zhu Yuanzhang was about to burst the pressure of his stuffy gourd, and shouted: "Look up and say it quickly, or I'll crush your balls!"
As soon as these words came out, the whole palace was shocked. The magistrates and magistrates never dreamed that His Majesty the Emperor could say such words.
But let’s not say it yet, these words are quite effective for Taoist colleagues. Now he finally raised his head and said boldly: "Go back to the emperor, because Panyu County is not only attached to Guo, but also the headquarters of the Dusi Yamen. The proud soldiers and generals from the north
He spends his days picking fights and provoking troubles, bullying men and dominating women! He also colludes with local gangsters to bully and dominate the market, doing all kinds of evil, and the people cannot live and work in peace and contentment without being disturbed!"
"It is indeed difficult to be the magistrate of Guo County. Aren't you laughing at yourself and saying, 'You did evil in your previous life, and the county magistrate was annexed to Guo, and all the evil happened, and the provincial capital is annexed to Guo'?" Boss Zhu said with a slightly brighter look: "But there are 200 Fuguo counties in the country, and the provincial capital is annexed to Guo.
There are about twenty of them, and there is no one lower than you, right?"
"Yes..." Daotong lowered his head in shame.
"Besides, the problem of arrogant soldiers harassing local areas is everywhere. Can you ask the Dusi Yamen to take care of their people?" Boss Zhu said solemnly:
"If the Dusi Yamen doesn't listen, then you can complain to the Prefect Yamen or the Chasi Yamen and let them coordinate. If they can't coordinate, we still have it. It's not like there are no ways to solve the problem, so why don't you try to solve it?"
"I have written to the Sansi Yamen countless times, but to no avail. The officers and soldiers still go their own way, and even intensify their efforts to injure the officers and insult me. Last year alone, the Panyu County Yamen went into trouble six times, and I was really at my wits' end.
Ah, Your Majesty..."
"..." Zhu Yuanzhang's face gradually became serious when he heard this, and he pondered for a while and said:
"Let's eat first. It happens that Marquis Yongjia is in Beijing. We'll call him later. You guys can play gongs and drums in front of us and explain the problem clearly to us."
As he spoke, he shook off his sleeves and turned back to the main table.
Without the emperor's words, fellow Taoists could only kneel down.
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"What happened? Why did Father stop?" Lao Si asked Lao Liu in a low voice.
"My fourth brother doesn't know. The commander of the Guangdong capital, Yongjia Hou Zhu Liangzu, has just been appointed by his father as the deputy general for the southern expedition. He is responsible for preparing for the march of the west route army." Lao Liu whispered to explain to him:
"By then he will lead his army to invade Yunnan from Guangxi."
"What am I saying?" Lao Si suddenly said, "Then the magistrate of Yu really doesn't have any discernment this time. Isn't this going to create a problem for my father?"
"I think he understands very well." Lao Liu said lightly: "Otherwise, he wouldn't be so nervous. But he still chose to make a speech when his father gave him a banquet. I'm afraid it was precisely because Marquis Yongjia became the deputy general in the southern expedition.
I had no choice but to do it.”
"Are you saying that Marquis Yongjia will definitely intensify his troubles after taking on the important military and national responsibility?" Lao Si touched his chin and said, "So the magistrate of Panyu County should give him some eye drops in advance to make him restrain himself?"
"I guess so." Lao Liu nodded and said, "Changing generals before battle is a taboo for military strategists. He can't rely on his father to withdraw Yongjiahou, right?"
"Then he is brave enough. Isn't this touching the tiger's butt?" Lao Si couldn't help but admired: "Even if Marquis Yongjia is forced to restrain himself, if we get the opportunity later, we will definitely deal with him."
He was very familiar with the behavior of these noble generals who were domineering and retributive.
