After dinner, Wu Zongrui said goodbye and went home.

Zhan Shilong went to the Ministry of War in Nanjing and did not come home at noon. This made Wu Zongrui quite worried. Zhan Zhaoheng was definitely not someone who spoke casually. He must have heard something Zhan Shilong said. Thinking of He Fengsheng's attitude, Wu Zongrui was really worried.

Most of the second-grade and third-grade Jinshis are appointed as county magistrates or recommended officials by the Ministry of Civil Affairs. If they perform well, the next promotion is to serve as the supervisory censor of the Supervisory Council. They are also the seventh grade, but their responsibilities are completely different and their identities are also different.

There is a big difference. In the case of Wu Zongrui, his starting point is slightly higher, and he is probably the head of the six departments in the capital.

Wu Zongrui would never want to go to the capital. As for the supervisory censor, it was a position he hated deeply.

The most bizarre position in the Ming Dynasty was that of the Sixth Section of the Seventh Rank to Shizhong and the Supervisory Censor of the Supervisory Council.

Although Liu Ke Shi Zhong is only a seventh-grade official, the chief minister and assistant ministers of the cabinet dare not underestimate it, because this position was specially established by Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, to supervise officials at all levels. Gai Shi Zhong can impeach officials at all levels, and can

They write memorials directly to the emperor, and their responsibilities in the Six Ministries are also very clear, which is to supervise whether officials are doing their jobs seriously.

Supervisory censors, as the name suggests, monitor officials at all levels. If they find anything inappropriate, they will directly criticize and impeach them.

Zhu Yuanzhang's intention in setting up Jishizhong was good and understandable. On the one hand, he wanted to supervise officials at all levels, and on the other hand, he wanted to safeguard imperial power. Most of the officials appointed to Shizhong and to supervise the censor were upright and dishonest.

Officials who know how to turn things around are not afraid of death. They dare to speak out no matter what injustice they encounter, and they play an indelible role in rectifying officialdom.

During the Hongwu period, the famous censor Zhou Guanzheng inspected Fengtian Gate and found that the eunuch was preparing to enter the palace with a female musician. According to the Ming Dynasty Law, female musicians were not allowed to enter the palace. Zhou Guanzheng immediately stepped forward to stop him, but the eunuch had Zhu Yuanzhang's secret.

The imperial edict did not obey Zhou Guanzheng at all. Now Zhou Guanzheng quit and blocked the team. The eunuch immediately reported it to Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Yuanzhang knew that the censors he had selected would not listen to accommodation, so he immediately issued an order not to allow female musicians to enter the palace.

After enjoying the singing and dancing, Zhou Guanzheng decided not to do it because he had to meet Zhu Yuanzhang. Zhu Yuanzhang had no choice but to put on his court clothes and walk out of the palace. He praised Zhou Guanzheng in person for his good work, so Zhou Guanzheng left.

However, everything has advantages and disadvantages. The so-called excess is not enough. There is no specific matter for the supervisory censor. He just wanders around every day, supervises officials at all levels, gives relatively good things to others, and keeps an eye on the officials of the six ministries. If anyone is lazy, he will definitely be impeached.

After the middle of the Ming Dynasty, the dispute between imperial power and ministerial power gradually became more prominent, which caused the censors to shift their attention to dealing with the imperial power. The way to deal with the imperial power was to constantly find trouble. They had a special status, and in the final analysis, they were just talking.

Officials always find trouble and curse when they open their mouths. They believe in the principle of the royal family's selfless affairs. Whether it is the emperor's personal affairs or major affairs in the court, they must make a fuss. They are proud to receive the imperial rod and are not afraid of the emperor's beatings and scoldings.

Beheading left the emperor with no choice but to directly reduce the efficiency of the court, and the emperor himself had no intention of handling political affairs.

In the late Ming Dynasty, the emergence of party strife worsened the situation in the court, and the censors and supervisors became accomplices. During the Wanli period, after Zhang Juzheng's death, the method of iron-fist control was abolished, and all major matters that needed to be decided in the court were

, in the middle of the matter and the supervisory censor will definitely jump out and make trouble on behalf of the Donglin Party or the Zhejiang Party. They make trouble with each other and in front of the emperor. They no longer think about the important affairs of the family and the country. Their purpose is to make trouble, and make trouble for the sake of making trouble.

During this tumultuous process, party strife intensified and eventually became a cancer that the Ming Dynasty could not get rid of.

Wanli Huangzheng and Tianqi Huangzheng have some relationship with this.

When Emperor Chongzhen succeeded to the throne, he was originally very arrogant and wanted to create a new business. Unfortunately, the rules of his ancestors could not be changed, and the censor would not shut up even if he was asked to monitor matters. Emperor Chongzhen had no choice but to accept it, that is, with these tacit approvals

In the process, Yuan Chonghuan killed Mao Wenlong without asking for permission, the famine in the north could not be alleviated, and the gentry and merchants in the south kept making money. The situation worsened, and finally the Tatars of the Later Jin Dynasty invaded the capital.

The carriage stopped at the door of the mansion, and after getting off the carriage, Wu Zongrui, who was worried, slowly walked towards the mansion.

"Master, there are guests coming to visit us..."

When the concierge made the report, Wu Zongrui did not speak, but Liu Ning beside him spoke.

"Who is the guest? Tell me your name."

"Yes, the visitors claim to be Zhang Pu, and Wu Weiye..."

Wu Zongrui stopped and looked at the concierge.

"Oh, when did they come?"

"Reporting to the young master, they have been here for nearly half an hour and have been waiting in the living room."

Wu Zongrui nodded, turned to look at Liu Ning beside him and spoke.

"Liu Ning, go to the living room and tell Zhang Pu and Wu Weiye that I just came home and ask them to wait a moment."

It is not unusual for Zhang Pu and Wu Weiye to come to their mansion to pay New Year greetings, but Wu Zongrui was still surprised. Zhang Pu and Wu Weiye's home is not in Nanjing. Zhang Pu's hometown is in Taicang County, under the jurisdiction of Suzhou, and Wu Weiye's hometown is in Suzhou.

Kunshan County in Kunshan, today is the third day of the first lunar month, and two people came here specifically to pay New Year greetings, which means that they will leave home at least on the first day of the first lunar month.

If there is nothing to do, there is no need to come to Nanjing at this time.

After sorting out his thoughts for a while, Wu Zongrui came to the living room.

"Tianru has seen adults..."

"Mr. Jun has seen you..."

Wu Zongrui also cupped his fists and returned the salute.

"Brother Tianru, Brother Jun is so polite. Please sit down."

After a few simple chats, Zhang Pu, who looked a little pale, spoke.

"Sir, Mr. Jun and Huaidou went to your Majesty to explain the so-called gathering of people to cause trouble last year. I would like to talk to you about this matter today..."

Zhang Pu's mental state was not very good and he looked a little tired. Wu Weiye on the other side had a smile on his face, but his whole body was a little tense.

It seems that the government's suppression of social resumption made them nervous.

"...I am specifically talking about this matter. In fact, I just want to explain that I, Jun Gong and others are indeed not involved in it. The rules of the restoration society are still very strict. Harmful horses will never be allowed to appear. The society was restored years ago.

Xu Mingshi has been expelled..."

After Zhang Pu finished speaking, Wu Zongrui spoke.

"Brother Tianru and Brother Jun, scholars made trouble in Yingtianfu Yamen and Imperial College years ago. Mr. Hu from the Ministry of War and Mr. Dong from the Ministry of Rites were very angry. The matter was also handled directly by the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Rites. As for the final decision,

I can’t say, but I believe Brother Tianru’s explanation just now. When we were discussing this matter, I made some explanations. Whether they are effective or not, I don’t know if Brother Tianru has any thoughts since he mentioned this matter.

Just say it.”

Zhang Pu was stunned for a moment, then gritted his teeth and spoke.

"My lord said so, so I will just say it directly."

"I heard that the imperial court is planning to deprive me of the qualification to participate in this year's rural examination. Regarding what happened last year, many people from Fushe were involved. I must be responsible. The government has given me a reprimand. I have accepted it and will definitely warn Fushe.

Everyone, please be careful when doing things in the future and don’t act recklessly. But because of this matter, I am deprived of the qualification to participate in the provincial examination. I am really dissatisfied."

"I have a fate with you, sir. Today I came here to beg you, please don't disqualify me from taking part in the provincial examination..."

After Zhang Pu finished speaking, Wu Weiye spoke next.

"Sir, Brother Tianru has been having trouble eating and sleeping at night. He has been thinking about this matter. We are not convinced either. If Brother Tianru is deprived of the qualification to participate in the provincial examination because of this matter, it will indeed be unjust."

Wu Zongrui nodded.

When Zhang Pu spoke, he had already thought a lot. According to theory, Zhang Pu should go directly to Hu Yingtai, the Minister of the Ministry of War of Nanjing, to explain this matter, or to find Dong Qichang, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites of Nanjing, to explain the situation clearly, or even to refute it. There was no question.

Since he, the official of Yingtian Prefecture, came to see him and opened his mouth, there must be a reason.

He Fengsheng said this before he went to the capital to take up his post. Wu Zongrui thought about it at that time. On the one hand, the powerful power of restoring society began to be exerted. On the other hand, the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Rites in Nanjing also had no idea about the decision to deprive Zhang Pu of his qualifications for the rural examination.

There were quite a few differences.

When things have reached this level, it should be said that the Nanjing Ministry of War and the Ministry of Rites will basically not deprive Zhang Pu of his qualifications to participate in the provincial examination.

When facing any situation, you need to be careful and take precautions before they happen, so that you can protect yourself to the maximum extent.

"I know what Brother Tianru is worried about. It is unjustifiable to say that scholars have surrounded Yingtian Mansion Office and Imperial College, and most of them are people who have returned to society. Brother Tianru has not made the slightest mistake. But if it is because of this

It is definitely inappropriate to deprive you of the qualification to participate in the provincial examination if you make a mistake."

"Since Brother Tianru and Brother Jun have found me about this matter, I can't just sit idly by and ignore it. After Xiu Mu is over, I will go find Mr. Zhan and beg Mr. Zhan to help make peace."

"I will try my best on this matter. After all, it is not something I can decide."

Hearing what Wu Zongrui said, Zhang Pu stood up and bowed his head.

"Your Majesty, I am very grateful to you for saying so. This matter is really helpful to you, Your Majesty."

Zhang Pu and Wu Weiye said goodbye without staying for dinner, and Wu Zongrui did not persuade them to stay.

One hundred taels of silver, many cakes, and many gifts from Zhang Pu and Wu Weiye.

Looking at these gifts, Wu Zongrui had a sneer on his face. He had already thought of some things. If you put many things together, you can think of the reasons. It is impossible to say that Zhang Pu and Wu Weiye did not doubt him, but they did not

any evidence.
Chapter completed!