Chapter 574 573 Night Visit to the Inspector

Author: Guests in Parallel Space

"You're confused."

In the cabinet's office, Xu Jie was angry that he did not argue and said to Dong Fen: "At that time, His Majesty issued an order to escort Yan Shifan to Beijing for interrogation, why did you dare to take over the Yan family's things?

Even if you can't see the direction of the wind clearly before, what after?

Who among the civil and military officials in the court knew about the Yan family? They involved those people. You even received Yang and Fan later. I really thought that Your Majesty would raise his head high and gently to the Yan family like the previous time.

Afterwards, I didn’t know how to make up for the mistakes, but I didn’t return those things. I really thought that if the Yan family collapsed, you could put those things in peace and feel at ease. You must know that there are accounts to check when the property is in and out. When Cheng Shoujie counts the Yan family’s account book, your good days will come to an end."

Xu Jie was indeed willing to accept Dong Fen's favor, but he didn't expect that he would be so blind and dare to get involved with the Yan family.

Although Dong Fen did not get the opportunity to help Yan Shifan speak, the handle was left behind.

As he said before, if the Yan family passed the test successfully, those things would be collected, and no one would care, but the situation is different now.

The censor Cheng Shoujie was ordered to go south to investigate the property of the Yan family. In addition to gold, silver, treasures, houses, land deeds, books and letters are important evidence. Cheng Shoujie would never miss such an opportunity to make contributions.

"Gei, then I'll send the things back now?"

Dong Fen said reluctantly.

Zhang Juzheng had already passed the news given by Wei Guangde to Xu Jie. Of course, Xu Jie knew that Wei Guangde's impeachment memorial was not taken, but he would have to hit the fatal point once he took action, so that people could not turn over at all.

For this reason, he had to summon Dongfen to ask for details to see if he had any major mistakes and if there were any remedies, he would do his best to remedy them.

After thinking about it, the most sensitive thing in the court at this time was the Yan family's incident. After hearing the news from the palace, Emperor Jiajing could not listen to any news from the Yan family during this period, otherwise he would lose his temper.

I don’t know whether it is true or false. Emperor Jiajing had three parts of affection for Yan Song before, but since he confirmed Yan Shifan’s crime, although he issued an order to exempt Yan Song and other children from committing death sentences and only punished the evil ones, he showed no mercy at all.

It is obvious that the direct dispatch of the censor from the capital to investigate the case is a concern that the Yan family and local officials will conceal their wealth.

Anyway, they will be punished, so it is better to give most of them to those officials, so they can keep some of them.

The court directly sent people to investigate, and the entourage naturally mixed with many people, with many eyes mixed in. Even if Cheng Guanxing was greedy for money, he would not dare to be too presumptuous.

Cheng Shoujie himself should know that there are countless pairs of eyes staring at him around him, and those people can also listen to the news directly to the heavens.

When Xu Jie heard this bad idea from Dong Fen, he secretly drew a fork for him in his heart. This person is smart and used to study and socialize. It is okay to flatter, but he is not good at doing things.

Is it useful to return the things back at this time?

"Instead of returning it, it is better to give it to Wei Guangde directly so that he can be proud of his actions when impeaching you and not write this matter into the memorial."

Xu Jie shook his head and said.

In the eyes of Beijing officials, Wei Guangde has a deep image of being generous and righteous, and has a strong greedy personality. Otherwise, how could he go to cooperate with those merchants to do business?

But no matter how he said he was a hardcore fan of King Yu, no one would make a fuss about this matter.

At most, I will be told a few words, but I won’t lose my official position because of this.

In fact, all the nobles in the court participated in various businesses, and Wei Guangde's family background seemed to be similar, but the level was the lowest.

Thinking of this, everyone can barely accept it.

What's more, Wei Guangde will respond to his requests at critical moments, and many low-level officials have to be better than him.

Just as Dong Fen nodded in pain and was about to agree to try it, Xu Jie said again: "It's not OK to send it as it is, it's better to add some more."

For officials who like money, the best way is to spend money. As long as the official position can be kept, more money will be in their pockets sooner or later.

Although Dong Fen felt sorry for his money, he was clear about the quality of the money and nodded and agreed.

"If Wei Guangde doesn't accept it, you have to beg him to accept it."

At this time, Xu Jie said again.

Hearing this, Dong Fen almost turned his nose awkward.

I was afraid that people would not want to ask for money when I was giving money, so I asked his subordinates to see what his dignified Minister was.

However, for Wei Guangde, whether it is the Hanlin Academy, the Zhanshi Mansion, or the Censorate, it seems that it is too far away. He can't control Wei Guangde, he just listens to King Yu.

But if he could join King Yu, why would that be?

However, for Dong Fen, as long as he can maintain his official position and his face is worth a few dollars, that thing is not as good as an official position.

Only when you have power and power will others respect you. If you have power and power, you won’t count anything. If others see you as a rich man, you will be a rich man.

After leaving the cabinet, Dong Fen sent someone to notify his housekeeper and sent a post to the Wei Mansion.

This is also a conventional rule, that is, when you come to the door, you cannot visit the door directly, you have to send a post first, and the other party will reply if you are willing to give it a reply, and both parties will agree to meet.

If you come to the door directly, others may not be able to receive it, and that face is being stepped on.

As for whether Wei Guangde will give him the Shangshu face, just think about Dong Fen's current situation, Wei Guangde may not be left to him.

Compared with a few years ago, the current Prince Yu Mansion is far from the past, and is even worse now.

Maybe he will leave some decentness for him when he is outside, but it may not be possible when he is at someone else's house.

When Wei Guangde returned home that night, he naturally saw the post sent by Dong Fen, so Zhang Ji waited below to wait for his reply.

Whether to reply to the post is definitely not something he but can decide.

It is not normal for the minister of the dignified minister to send a letter of worship to his family.

Before contacting Wei Guangde asked him to pay attention to the Dong family, no matter how stupid Zhang Ji was, he could guess something.

He turned and weighed the thin paper sheet in his hand, but it was not as expected by Wei Guangde.

After saying those words to Zhang Juzheng two days ago, Wei Guangde knew that there must be such an accident.

When Dong Fen comes to the door, he cannot come empty-handed. He will definitely prepare a heavy gift and hope to impress himself.

However, it is also very hot to collect this thing, after all, it may offend King Yu.

If King Yu is dissatisfied with him, it cannot be compensated by a little gold and silver.

Forget it, instead of hesitating, if you refuse.

If you really need to know what others want to give, you will feel heartbroken for a long time if you can't say it's right.

Wei Guangde thought to himself that it was a pity, but he knew that he could not meet Dong Fen and could not accept those things.

"I understand, let's do it. I won't have to reply to the Dong family these two days."

Wei Guangde just said lightly, then made a note, took out a note and spread it on the desk, picked up a pen and dipped it in the inkstone, and then wrote a note.

After writing, he waited for a while and let Moji dry out a little before he said to Zhang Ji, who was standing on the side of the waiter: "Arrang someone to send it to Lord Ouyang, use your brain, and don't be followed by someone."

Wei Guangde reminded that Zhang Ji naturally understood what to do.

If you send someone to send a note, it is very likely that you will be targeted. When you send someone out, you have to think of some solutions. Finally, you can go out a few more at the end and mix them together, so that you can deliver the message without realizing it.

However, from this, Zhang Ji also knew that his family might have some disagreements with Shangshu Dong, perhaps because of the reason why Prince Yu’s Mansion was.

The news spread in the officialdom is naturally circulating among the people. The version Zhang Ji heard is Lord Dong and King Yu in a certain flower building to fight for the courtesan.

Well, it has a very gossipy charm. People in the market like to listen to this. It would be better if King Yu and Shangshu Dong fight for the courtesan, which would be even more exciting.

However, Zhang Ji just smiled and thought it was just a rumor, and it was not worthy of trust.

King Yu likes to go to those places, let alone Zhang Ji has heard of it from Wei Guangde, and King Yu even invited them out.

The second generation in the capital can do it just because they compete for the courtesans. Where can the men go back to do such a lost thing?

The next day, this note came to Ouyang Yijing's hands. Wei Guangde urged him to submit the report as soon as possible, and he understood that someone should have wanted to protect the person.

Wei Guangde knew that he ignored Dong Fen's post, but if Xu Jie sent a post to invite him, he would not be able to openly break up.

The only solution is to submit an impeachment as soon as possible, so naturally I can only urge Ouyang Yijing to take action.

Early the next morning, Ouyang Yijing, the chief of the Criminal Department, went directly to the Tongzheng Envoy Department and handed over the impeachment memorial.

The memorial has been written and has been polished for many days. It is time to send it out.

At this time, Cheng Shoujie's imperial envoy's ceremonial guard had already arrived in Jiujiang Prefecture, Jiangxi. When the fleet arrived in Zhenjiang, he sent a team of people to Suzhou. According to Lin Run's report, the Yan family's assets were the most in the vicinity of Suzhou, except for Jiangxi, so naturally he had to send someone to count them.

The fleet was docked by Jiangxi Provincial Administration and the General Office of the Government and the Prime Minister of Jiujiang were already welcomed here, and the Jiujiang Guard Commander and others were welcomed by the Jiujiang Guard.

"Please go ashore and rest for a day before leaving. It's been a hard work for days to travel. There are still adults who work hard when they arrive in Yuanzhou Prefecture."

The prefect of Jiujiang greeted Cheng Shoujie who was on and off the boat.

You must know that the prefect of Jiujiang is a fourth-rank official, and Cheng Shoujie is only a seventh-rank official.

However, no matter whether he is an emperor or not, even if he is just an inspector, he is not a prefect who can offend him.

According to the itinerary, the fleet had to go directly to Yuanzhou Prefecture through Jiujiang and into Poyang Lake and Ganjiang Waterway.

However, when the ship arrived in Jiujiang, it was led to the ship and said that Jiujiang Prefecture had prepared wine and food for them.

Their group boarded the ship from the capital and headed south without stopping. It should be said that the ship did not dock, and it was also exhausted after half a month. After soliciting the opinions of the entourage, they decided to rest in Jiujiang for a day before continuing their journey.

Life on the boat is not as comfortable as you imagine. It is just a joke to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Grand Canal.

Staying in the small cabin, the officials and men had already been exhausted.

After meeting with the Jiujiang Prefect and Cheng Shoujie, they introduced the Jiangxi Provincial Administration and the Jiujiang Guard Commander, the Dehua County Magistrate and others to join the Jiujiang City.
To be continued...