In the evening, Kou Zhong had already helped Erbao and the others find a gentleman. He was a gentleman from Yangzhou who lived in the accounting room of his house.
It is said that he still had fame and honor, but he failed in many trials, so he joined the Kou Mansion, hoping that with Kou Zhun's advice, he could get an official position.
Kou Zhong had helped him get a job as an escort before, but the guy didn't want to be an official, so he stayed in the mansion.
After Kou Ji had eaten, he took a test of his knowledge in the Sijun Garden.
This person has good knowledge. He has traveled and studied for many years and has a wide range of knowledge. However, he is a bit ambitious but short-handed.
In order for him to devote himself to teaching Erbao and the others, Kou Ji promised him a title of ninth grade horse supervisor.
This guy actually declined.
When Kou Ji saw this, he stopped talking to him.
He asked Kou Zhong to look for a new gentleman.
By the way, let Kou Zhong find a reason to expel this person.
Kou Ji has seen a lot of people who have high ambitions but low abilities.
Some people are really capable, but never get a chance.
Some people don't have the ability, but they always feel that they must have more.
This person is obviously the latter.
After nightfall.
Kou Zhong helped Erbao and others find a gentleman.
People from Suzhou also have great fame.
Although this person has never studied abroad, his knowledge is three points better than that of the previous person.
Kou Ji also promised him the title of Horse Supervisor from the ninth grade.
He also declined.
But his answer surprised Kou Ji.
He did not want to be an official, but he hoped to be able to follow Kou Ji, riding in front and behind.
Kou Ji thought this person was interesting and agreed to him.
As long as Erbao and the other three achieve success in their studies, let them stay with them.
Compared with the previous person, this person is capable, knowledgeable, and more importantly, ambitious and discerning.
He knew in his heart that following Kou Ji would have a far better future than being a ninth-grade horse supervisor.
Kou Ji chatted with him for a while, then dismissed him and went to sleep.
The next day.
After getting up.
Kou Ji helped Erbao pack his things and sent someone to take him to Wanxiang Pawn Shop.
Before leaving, Erbao, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly said to Kou Ji: "Master, I will definitely study hard and I will definitely be able to help you."
"good……"
Kou Ji agreed.
Erbao left the Kou Mansion with a depressed head.
After Erbao left, Kou Ji took a sedan chair to the Tixingsi Yamen.
When they arrived at the yamen gate, the officer on duty told Kou Ji that Zhang Lun had gone to the Penal Department Prison early in the morning and left a message for him, asking him to go directly to the Penal Department Prison when he arrived without going into the Yamen.
Kou Ji didn't know what trouble Zhang Lun was trying to make, but he had to listen to Zhang Lun's words.
He casually grabbed a police officer to lead the way and rushed to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment.
The Yamen of the Punishment Department is in the inner city, but the prison of the Punishment Department is in the outer city.
Tens of thousands of prisoners are sent from all over the country every year.
There isn't such a big place for them to enjoy in the inner city.
Kou Ji sat in a sedan chair and wandered out of the inner city to a corner of the outer city.
From a distance, Kou Ji could see the towering walls of the Prison Department's prison, which were surrounded by heavy military guards.
There seems to be a passage connecting the cells to the cells, and soldiers are walking along it from time to time.
There were many dungeons in ancient times, and most of the prisons in the imperial court were built underground.
Dig a big pit and cover it with beams, pillars and rubble to create a prison cell.
But Bianjing City is not suitable for building such cells.
There is a lot of water around Bianjing City. If you dig deep, water will easily come out.
In addition, Bianjing City is adjacent to the Yellow River, and its terrain is lower than the Yellow River bed, so there is a risk of being flooded all year round.
If the prisoners stayed in the dungeon, they would all be drowned when the flood came out.
Therefore, most of the prisons in Bianjing City were built on the ground.
Kou Ji arrived at the prison door of the Criminal Department and showed his official seal.
The soldiers guarding the door did not dare to stop him and allowed him to enter the Penal Department Prison.
In addition to the cells, the Penal Department Prison also has a front yard.
It was for the soldiers' leisure use.
Kou Ji entered the cell door and went to the front yard first.
forecourt.
Zhang Lun was sitting at a table, with his teachers and clerks standing on his left and right.
He was interrogating a prisoner and seemed to have encountered a problem. He was frowning and thinking deeply about something.
The prisoner was standing in front of his desk, motionless.
When Kou Ji saw this, he was slightly startled.
Immediately, his eyes slowly widened, as if he saw something unexpected.
He walked quickly over and looked at the prisoner carefully.
Zhang Lunzheng was upset. When he saw Kou Ji coming, he frowned and said, "What's so interesting about a prisoner?"
Kou Ji withdrew his eyes from the prisoner, cupped his hands to Zhang Lun and said, "I've seen you, sir..."
"Hmm~"
Zhang Lun agreed unhappily and said in a deep voice: "You haven't answered my words yet."
Kou Ji cupped his hands and said calmly: "Back to your lord, I feel that there is an unjust case."
Zhang Lun was stunned when he heard this.
He felt that Kou Ji was ignorant of the seriousness, so he decided to reprimand him, "Unjust case? Are unjust cases judged based on feelings? If everyone decides the case like you, I don't know how many people will die in vain in the world."
Kou Ji heard the reprimand in Zhang Lun's words, and he said in a neither humble nor overbearing tone: "Your Excellency, you only need to lend me the prisoner's file to read. Your Majesty will have his own way to prove to you whether this is an unjust case.
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Zhang Lun stared, stood up slowly, and said coldly: "What if you can't prove it?"
Kou Ji stared at him and said in a deep voice: "I will hang up my seal and leave. From now on, I will no longer bother you."
Zhang Lun sneered and said: "Okay! I will obey you."
Zhang Lun turned around and ordered the document beside him: "Give him the document."
The clerk took the prisoner's file and handed it to Kou Ji.
Kou Ji, however, was not in a hurry to get the dossier. Instead, he smiled at Zhang Lun and said, "Sir, what if this official proves it? What should I do, sir?"
Zhang Lun was stunned, gritted his teeth and said, "Do you still want me to hang up my seal and leave?"
Kou Ji shook his head and smiled: "Don't dare..."
Zhang Lun snorted and said: "I'm not afraid to tell you the truth. I know this is an unjust case. But with all the witnesses and material evidence, I can't find any flaws. The prisoner also refused to say a word. I
The official also found it difficult.
If you can prove that it is an unjust case, I will give you a superior comment in the memorial to the Ministry of Personnel."
What Zhang Lun is talking about here refers to the evaluation of the annual performance appraisal of the Ministry of Personnel.
The Ministry of Personnel will conduct a performance appraisal of officials at all levels every year and give a certain evaluation. Officials who have received higher evaluations for three consecutive years will be promoted.
Although the evaluation given by Zhang Lun cannot become the final evaluation of the official department, it can affect the evaluation of the official department.
Although Wang Shu was in charge of the Ministry of Personnel, if Zhang Lun gave Kou Ji three bad reviews in three consecutive years, Wang Shu would still be criticized even if he helped Kou Ji get a good review or promoted him.
Therefore, Zhang Lun's comments are still very beneficial to Kou Ji.
Kou Ji received Zhang Lun's promise and nodded.
He took the file handed over by the clerk and muttered to himself.
"I don't know how to examine cases, but I have read a lot of historical materials about you. Please don't trick me..."