The scholar Chen Lun saw the scene in front of Yingtianfu Yamen and remembered it in his heart.
After returning home, he went into his study, spread out paper and ink, and wrote a secret memorial of over a thousand words.
Because he also has another identity, that of Jin Yiwei's spy in Nanjing.
Since the New Deal, the school attendance rate of ordinary people has been rising, and the gap between scholars and ordinary people has been shrinking, so that the value of the reputation of a scholar has greatly shrunk. In the words of later generations, the industry has begun to involute.
Chen Lun simply found another way and accepted Jin Yiwei's recruitment. At least he could be regarded as a public servant.
Of course, as a scholar, Chen Lun's ability in both writing and thinking is a level higher than that of ordinary people. He knows very well what the emperor wants to see. Therefore, the focus of this secret report is that Jia Kun, the prefect, is not afraid of the local area.
The gentry used coercion and inducement, insisted on making decisions for the people, and was deeply loved by the people.
In addition, he also compiled the ins and outs of several typical cases, including how Jia Kun investigated the case, how he took the initiative to collect evidence, and how the defendant was kicked out of the house after giving gifts, etc.
Finally, the situation of the common people signing a petition signed by thousands of people is written down in a big and special way, which becomes the climax of the whole text.
Jin Yiwei had his own channels, and just one day later, this secret report appeared on the emperor's imperial case.
Along with this secret memorial, there was also a memorial written by the supervisory censor Feng Baoxiang to impeach Jia Kun, the prefect of Yingtian.
The court had just gone through a major purge, and the various ministries and offices had undergone great changes. Many positions had been vacated in the Metropolitan Procuratorate. Although Feng Bao was just an ordinary supervisory censor, he had deep qualifications and the support of his family behind him. He was far away from
There is only one chance to get promoted.
Obviously, this is the opportunity for Jia Kun, the prefect of Yingtian!
"I heard that Brother Feng submitted an impeachment memorial to impeach Magistrate Yingtian?"
Feng Baoxiang smiled knowingly and said: "It is a matter of loyalty to the emperor to eat the emperor's salary. In response to the rebellious behavior of Jia Kun, the prefect of heaven, and the public resentment, as the supervisory censor, this is our duty."
The greatest responsibility and power of the censor is impeachment, and the most productive area is impeachment. As long as you are brave enough, it is not impossible to impeach the chief minister of the cabinet.
This time Feng Baoxiang impeached the prefect of Yingtian because he received a letter from his hometown and learned that the people of Yingtian were being squeezed into misery, so naturally he would not miss this opportunity to show his face.
"I heard that the emperor is vigorously rectifying the unhealthy practices of officials in various places. If problems are found in Yingtian Prefecture, Brother Feng will be the first to do so, and the position of the right envoy to the capital will be stable!"
"Looking at what you said, with Brother Feng's contribution, even if he was promoted to three levels in a row, it would be no problem to be promoted to right deputy governor."
"Brother Feng is really a role model for our generation..."
Although everyone was flattering, they couldn't hide the sour smell of jealousy in their words.
Feng Baoxiang's face was very proud and he said: "It's all thanks to the support of all my colleagues. I..."
With a shout, three Jinyi guards rushed in, led by Wantong, who had just been promoted to Qianhu.
"Who is Feng Baoxiang?"
When Feng Baoxiang saw this, he smiled even more happily.
The Jinyi Guards were all dispatched, which showed that the court attached great importance to it and must have begun to investigate the case of Yingtian Prefecture.
"My lord, Feng Baoxiang, what do you two do for a living?"
"Could you please Feng Yushi to come with us?"
"Since we are meeting the saints, please wait for a moment to sort out the evidence for impeachment, in case the emperor asks..."
Wantong interrupted him impatiently and said: "Feng Yushi, you are thinking too much!"
"Wha...what?"
Feng Baoxiang was a little confused. What does it mean to think too much?
Wantong said expressionlessly: "I guess you will never see the emperor again."
"What...what do you mean? Aren't you going to meet the Holy Spirit? Why are you looking for me?"
"You will know when you get to the imperial prison!"
"Prison?"
Feng Baoxiang was shocked and asked: "Why do you want to go to prison?"
"There's so much nonsense, I'll tie you up!"
Wantong said hello, and two captains came forward, picked up the chains and put them around his neck.
Feng Baoxiang shouted: "What are you doing? I am the supervisory censor, but I have heard that something has happened. This is my duty!"
Wantong sneered and said: "The emperor has already made a decree. If anyone hears about the trouble, once it is found out that it is a false accusation, he should be punished with rebellion!"
"I didn't make a false accusation, I have evidence!"
"Bring your evidence with you. When you get to the prison, you will be given a chance to prove your innocence!"
After Wantong finished speaking, he waved: "Take it away!"
"You can't arrest me. If the censor can't speak, wouldn't it be blocking the mouths of all living beings in the world..."
Feng Baoxiang struggled desperately and shouted loudly, but it was of no use. He was chained and taken out of the Metropolitan Procuratorate by the Jinyi guards.
After a brief commotion, the Metropolitan Procuratorate became deathly silent.
"that……"
"Let me just say that he has a problem. Who dares to impeach him even if he hears about it and doesn't look at the direction of the wind?"
"This statement makes sense. How can the dignified Prefect Yingtian have no background? Look, something happened!"
"This Feng Baoxiang is really crazy about promotion..."
Everyone changed their tone one after another. Feng Baoxiang, who had just been a role model for our generation, immediately became the target of public criticism.
"But... what should we do in the future? Who can be impeached and who cannot be impeached? We can't hang around here every day, right?"
Someone asked a pointed question, and others fell silent.
After a long time, someone said: "Why don't you guys think about what the emperor has been doing recently?"
"Of course it goes without saying that it's a conspiracy!"
"Isn't this what it is? The emperor will investigate who we impeach, that's right!"
"Wonderful!"
Everyone's eyes lit up, as if they saw hope again.
Some people with quick minds have even started to look for targets.
"There is still a problem..."
"what is the problem?"
"More than a month has passed since the rebellion occurred. We have arrested everyone who can, and those who have not been arrested... It is best not to impeach casually. If Feng Baoxiang impeaches people randomly, big things will happen!"
As soon as this was said, everyone fell silent again.
Since the Sanyang rebellion, the emperor's temperament has changed drastically and he has gone on a killing spree.
There are already thousands of officials in the capital, big and small, who have been implicated, and the number nationwide is at least tens of thousands.
Especially in the prosperous areas in the south of the Yangtze River, areas were being killed in large tracts, almost bald.
This is the problem, if you kill everyone, who should we impeach?
"Who said that someone who has already been investigated cannot be impeached?"
"Yes, if we impeach someone who has already been investigated and imprisoned, wouldn't it be a sure gain rather than a loss?"
Although this suggestion seems to add insult to injury, no one cares. Anyway, you have already fallen into the well. Whether I throw this stone away, you will not be able to get up. Why not let me smash it, which can be regarded as reuse of waste.
,Why not do it?
"Wonderful, wonderful, without further ado, you all go quickly to collect the charges against those people!"
"I have a suggestion. There are many people implicated in this case. Don't fight, everyone has a share."
"It's better to divide it up so that conflicts can be avoided."