Chapter 143 Isn't this Qin official with a special hobby?
Among the three village officials, Hei Fu was well aware of Chen Ping's potential and talent, and Zhang Fu also had a greatly improved impression of him. Only the fat Zhang Bo was ignorant of others and was still very impatient.
April was already relatively hot, and the entrance to the rural school was blocked tightly by a group of villagers, making it even more difficult to ventilate. Zhang Bo was sweating profusely due to the heat. He wanted to end this farce quickly, so he pointed at Chen Ping and said: "Chen Ping,
Stop chatting and state your confession quickly!"
Chen Ping responded: "Ping's confession is consistent with that of his brother and sister-in-law. The so-called stealing sister-in-law is really nonsense. Ping can't even bear to say it! Here, I can only tell you that although Chen Ping is uneducated and has no skills, although his family is
Poor and lowly, but men and women do not sit together, have different beds, have different turbans, and do not teach in person. Uncles and sisters do not understand the etiquette, and do not teach and receive etiquette... Chen Ping prides himself on being a person who reads and understands etiquette, and he has never violated it in these years!"
He turned around and announced loudly to everyone: "Chen Ping has always respected his brother as his father and his sister-in-law as his mother. How could he do something so unconscionable? I hope my second and third sons will not reply to those rumors. If there are any more
Anyone who talks nonsense is Chen Ping’s enemy!"
The villagers who flocked here to hear the lawsuit, especially the talkative ones, were a little speechless and even looked ashamed.
At the same time, Zhang Fu, the third elder, was quite surprised when he heard this: "Chen Ping, I heard that you went to a neighboring county to learn the techniques of Huang Lao. Didn't you think that you also know the etiquette of Confucian scholars?"
Chen Ping knew that this deliberately added sentence would arouse the attention of Zhang Fu, who was fond of Confucianism, and immediately said: "So that the three elders will know that whether it is Huang Lao or Confucianism, its essence is the law of heaven, and it is just an expression.
There's a slight difference. If you can't uphold the most basic ethics, then you've lost your qualifications as a human being. How can you still practice learning?"
"Good, great good!"
Confucianism in Wei State and Huang Lao were relatively harmonious. They were not as intolerant as Confucianism and Legalism, nor were they as stubborn as Confucianism and Mohism. Although the Zhang family did not regard Huang Lao as a true scholar, they did not shout at dissidents.
kill.
So Zhang Fu looked at Chen Ping, the more he liked him: "Confucius said, the art of picking people up is to watch their words and observe their actions. Previously, people in the countryside often slandered you, saying that you had a beautiful body for nothing, but there was nothing inside. And
Those who are idle and do not care about the family's production are the scum of the village. I believed it to be true before, but when I saw it today, I realized that it was all slander."
Seeing such a beautiful talent in his hometown, Zhang Zheng's mood suddenly improved and he praised:
"Chen Ping, you not only have an appearance, but you also have an inside!"
Chen Ping was overjoyed when he heard this and immediately bowed down to express his thanks.
This compliment came from the mouth of the three elders, and it carried a lot of weight. It seemed to have reversed Chen Ping's bad reputation in the countryside over the past few years.
"not good."
Heifu saw that if things continued like this, the whole lawsuit would turn into a special event directed by Chen Ping, so he quickly stood up and expressed his opinions.
"The words of the three elders are very good."
Hei Fu raised his hand and said: "When I first met Chen Ping, I noticed how good he was. Could such a well-spoken person really be a beast? As expected, this was a misunderstanding caused by a rumor."
He said something, and Zhong Ming translated it for him. In the end, Heifu even slapped the sword on the case and threatened:
"I don't know how the local customs govern those who spread rumors and slander, but in Qin's laws, there is the crime of slander! Anyone who slanders the king, the government, and the government will be punished. Those who slander and slander others' reputations will be sued.
If the county or township can verify the facts, they will also pursue the slanderers and sentence them to the crime of poisonous speech!"
Those who speak poisonous words have poisonous tongues.
In the Qin State, trivial matters such as neighbor quarrels were usually mediated by local officials and the three elders. As long as you did not start a fight or private fight, it would not constitute a criminal prosecution. However, if resentment arises out of resentment, slander harms the reputation of others, and even damages other people's reputation.
Although you are just talking about someone who has broken the law and have not made a false accusation, you will not be sentenced to "false accusation and sedition", but there is still a "poisonous speech crime" specifically used to punish these long-tongued people.
"This crime is punishable by a fine in the light case, and in the serious case by hard labor and exile! Please remember, gossip is pleasant for a while, but when Qin Fa arrives, you have to think about what you say in your heart. Is it true? Is it false? Will it make you feel guilty?
Are others being stigmatized in vain? Don’t talk nonsense!”
After saying this, everyone inside and outside the rural school fell silent.
They had all heard about the strictness of Qin's laws, but they didn't expect that even the gossip in the countryside had to be controlled, and they suddenly felt fearful. Especially those village women who liked to gossip, they all touched their lips and felt a little scared.
Heifu just wants to vaccinate them. Chen Liu and Waihuang have begun to strengthen control and implement Qin's laws. After the fall of Wei, it is expected that the control of Hufu Township will be tightened.
However, he still has no ability to find the person who originally spread the rumor. The matter has spread throughout half of the countryside. Hundreds of people are talking about it. Want to follow the clues to find the root cause? It is too difficult. Heifu just wants to be smooth.
I only wanted to express my gratitude to Chen Ping, and I didn’t want to start a big fight and disturb the local public order.
All Heifu could do was to clarify the matter and take the blame off Chen Ping's head.
Finally, on behalf of the three officials, he concluded: "Since Uncle Chen and Chen Ping have made the matter clear, the so-called Chen Ping stealing his wife is a fiction. The case is now over. From now on, no one is allowed to make any nonsense or damage Chen Ping."
Fame!”
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After Zhang Bo couldn't wait to announce the end of the show, Chen Ping asked his brother and sister-in-law, who had reconciled, to leave first.
He stayed, and after answering a few questions from Zhang Fu, he raised his head and saw Mr. Hei approaching, so he said goodbye to Zhang Fu, walked over in small steps, put his hands together, and saluted Mr. Hei heavily!
"What happened today, if you hadn't enforced the law impartially, I'm afraid the villain's grievances would never be cleared up."
This attitude is very clear. Chen Ping wants to express: "I know that Youyou is helping me!"
Chen Ping was a smart man. Ever since the Qin army was stationed here, he had been secretly observing the game between Qin officials and the Zhang brothers. His family was poor and he was not qualified to attend the banquet, but he also heard about what happened that day.
I can't help but praise these two people.
One is Zhang Fu. Chen Ping believes that Zhang Fu is a person who understands current affairs and knows when to give in. Facing the tough Qin officials, it is wise for the Zhang family to temporarily bow their heads. It is important to keep the family under the sword of the Qin people.
The second one is the Qin official named "Hei Fu". You must know that not all outsiders can defeat the local snakes. When Hei Fu received the invitation, he did not bow his head because of the great power of the Zhang family. At the banquet, he
Neither humble nor arrogant, he gradually reversed his disadvantage and used a sword dance to tell the Zhang brothers: the sky has changed.
Only then did Hei Fu take charge of all affairs in the village for more than half a month.
But Chen Ping never expected that when he was stigmatized as a "sister-stealer" and was thinking hard about how to get out of trouble, it would be this Qin official who would lend a helping hand.
Although in the end, he relied on his own intelligence to reverse the public opinion, but without the trial conducted by Zhang Luo, Chen Ping would never have had a chance to save himself.
No matter how good your talent is, you still need a stage to show off. Chen Ping cannot build a stage by himself.
Therefore, Chen Ping was indeed grateful to Hei Fu.
But it was just gratitude, even mixed with a bit of caution.
Because, he still hasn't figured out why this Qin official named Hei Fu wanted to give him a hand for no reason?
But at this time, there was no time to think about it. Chen Ping could only bow his head and said: "Chen Ping will definitely remember the kindness of traveling!"
Heifu looked at Chen Ping who was filled with gratitude, but he didn't know how sincere his words were, so he smiled and said, "You just told your brother and sister-in-law that you will support yourself from now on. I wonder what you plan to do?"
"I……"
After Zhong Ming relayed it, Chen Ping hesitated a little. Today, his energy was focused on getting his brother and sister-in-law back together and changing the township party's impression of him. He had not yet thought about the future.
He smiled bitterly and said: "Although I am a Huang Lao, I am also familiar with some funeral etiquette. Maybe I can help people when there are funerals and get some rewards."
But Heifu shook his head and said: "You are knowledgeable and talented, why do you do this? Besides, funerals don't happen every day."
"How about this? Recently, there have been many official documents coming from the general office of Daliang King and Yangwu County. They need to be translated from Qin characters into Wei characters and posted in the city to inform the villagers. But in my camp, there happens to be a shortage of someone who can write Wei characters.
people……"
After hearing Zhong Ming's story, Chen Ping felt bad. However, before he could refuse, Heifu patted his shoulder and said in a commanding tone: "The matter is settled. From tomorrow on, you will come to the camp."
Do the paperwork and help translate, and I will pay you three Wei stones and corn every month!"
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"Three stones of food per month! This is a good thing!"
When Chen Ping returned home and told the story, Uncle Chen was very happy. Their land was only thirty acres, and it was an area of 200 square feet. The annual grain production was only 60 shi. Excluding the rent and taxes paid, it was barely enough for a family of three.
Come down, all year round, it is difficult to buy new clothes.
But Chen Ping can earn three stones a month for this job! It is equivalent to a month's rations for the two brothers. Moreover, he only needs to go to the Qin army camp to write and does not need to do heavy work. Although I don't know how long he can do it, he is indeed a
Good job.
Mrs. Chen, who had already followed Uncle Chen home coquettishly, rarely showed a good face to Chen Ping: "If you can get this job, you can be considered to be self-reliant! I have been looking forward to this day for so many years! Although those
The people of Qin have fierce looks on their faces and their words are difficult to understand, but it is better than eating nothing at home all day long."
Uncle Chen slammed the table and his eyes widened: "You shrew! What are you talking about?"
Mrs. Chen pinched her waist and confronted him tit for tat: "Did I say something wrong?"
Seeing that the enemies were about to quarrel again, Chen Ping quickly persuaded the two of them and said with a smile: "Brother and sister-in-law, don't argue. This is indeed a good job. Since Qin Li has said it, I can't refuse. Just go, brother."
Sister-in-law, just wait for me to come back with food."
However, beneath the smile on his face, Chen Ping was slightly worried.
Although the characters of the Qin State and the characters of the Wei State come from the same source, they are both Zhou Dynasty bronze inscriptions and seal scripts, but they have been used in parallel for hundreds of years, and there are many differences. Therefore, if you want the villagers to know about the announcement of Qin characters,
It has to be translated into Wei characters, otherwise literate people will get stuck after just a few words.
These days are no different than those of later generations. Paragraphs and sentences are concise. If one word is wrong, the meaning of the entire sentence may be completely wrong.
Furthermore, going to Qin camp to do paperwork would be of great benefit to Chen Ping.
The nearest benefit is the three shi of food promised by Hei Fu.
The long-term advantage is that Chen Ping has learned Qin's writing. From now on, when the Qin people formally establish rule in his hometown, he will have a greater advantage than others and have more opportunities to be selected to become a master...
This is something Chen Ping has studied diligently for many years.
But the question came again, why did the Qin official treat Chen Ping so well if he was not related to him? He helped him clear his name and gave him a job and a bright future.
Chen Ping's performance in the township school was perfect today, so he hid his true side very well...
In fact, in addition to knowing his brother and sister-in-law very well, he is also a person who does not hesitate to use the utmost malice to figure out other people's intentions!
The clouds of heaven are all returning to their roots.
He learned from Huang Lao and believed that everything in the world has a cause and effect relationship. There will be no love or hate without reason.
So when his brother and sister-in-law were arguing and going to cook, Chen Ping put away his smile. He walked to the water tank, looked at the reflection of his handsome face, thought for a moment, and suddenly looked horrified.
"Then the officials of Qin, I'm afraid they are not as good as Longyang like the previous King of Wei!"