Crossing the Ming Dynasty to be the magistrate

Chapter 47

A few days later after finishing the government examination, there was no news from the magistrate, but Wen Yu was not in a hurry.He is very big-hearted in some respects, after all, he has seen through such big winds and waves, so such a trivial matter is nothing.

I ate and drank every day, and took this opportunity to visit several merchants to discuss a few stone and cement businesses.Finally, a yamen servant came to the door and said that the magistrate wanted to summon him.

Wen Yu tidied up her clothes and brought the gifts packed from Mengyang.He walked into the magistrate's house without haste.After the servants led him into the hall, they all retreated and left him alone.

Wen Yu couldn't help but looked around. Along the way, he found that the entire mansion was not as luxurious as his own county government.Before coming here, he had also inquired about the prefect of Chengdu. His surname was Xing, and his single name was Fu.

Xing Fu was a Jinshi in the early years of Chenghua, and he can be regarded as a promising young man.However, his actions are extremely pedantic, and he finally got to the position of prefect of Chengdu relying on his qualifications. If he still fails to make some achievements, he will probably retire in a few years.

It is probably not a good thing to ask myself to come this time, Wen Yu secretly thought in her heart.

After a while, an old man came in accompanied by a middle-aged man.The old man looked extremely thin, with a cold and serious face, Wen Yu knew that this was probably his superior.Hastily got up and saluted, the old man looked at him coldly and didn't speak.

The middle-aged man behind him spoke first: "Lord Wen, you don't need to be too polite. To put it bluntly, we are all colleagues. Get up quickly."

Wen Yu ignored him, and insisted on completing the whole set of rituals. The middle-aged man was a little annoyed at being choked, but when he saw that Xing Fu didn't speak, he also suppressed his anger.

When Wen Yu sat down, Xing Fu suddenly said, "What a magistrate of Mengyang, you are so courageous!"

Wen Yu asked calmly, "I don't know what Mr. Xing means by this."

Xing Fu snorted coldly: "As an official of the imperial court, you don't talk about taking profits from the people, but you also intervene in the internal affairs of other counties without authorization. Do you think that I, the prefect, don't exist?"

"Since I took office, I don't say how much I have achieved, but I have been conscientious and dare not slack off. I don't know what you mean by taking advantage of the people?" Wen Yu was not in a hurry to defend, he just wanted to hear What did the other side say.

The middle-aged man over there was the first to say again: "The cement, red bricks and other things in your county, I heard that your Mengyang government is involved in these businesses, and you, as the county magistrate, even directly invested in the shares. How dare you say that you don't have any?" Violating the Great Ming law!"

Wen Yu's heart settled down. It turned out that it was these two things, so he didn't have to be afraid of anything. If it was a farm or something, he couldn't explain it. After all, they were all a group of women. This involved the issue of the ethics and morals of men and women in the Ming Dynasty.

But it's just about this matter... Wen Yu organized his words and said: "Returning to my lord, the lower officials have never done anything to win the interests of the people. The so-called cement red bricks are all franchised by the government, and all of them are made by the government. We researched and developed it under the auspices of the Mengyang County Government, and we rushed into the market to worry about breaking the order, and the government only collected taxes normally. I don’t know where you heard about it?"

Xing Fu hesitated for a moment, he had never inquired about these things before, but he subconsciously felt that the cement was in the hands of the Mengyang County Government, that cat would not be stealing, and the county magistrate Wen Yu must be unclean.

Xing Fu secretly glanced at the middle-aged man beside him, and the middle-aged man understood: "Master Wen, why don't you educate the people, worship the literature and worship the ancestors. Instead, spend your time on these gold and silver things?"

Wen Yu immediately replied: "I'm a low-ranking official. I haven't been in office for a year. Although I didn't make any great achievements, I also built a county school and resumed social studies according to the ancestral system. Mengyang has now passed the The number of boy trials has increased significantly compared to before, which is worthy of the imperial court's cultivation."

"you……"

"I have another question, I don't know what position this gentleman is in?"

The middle-aged man said proudly: "I am the Juren of the 18th year of Wanli, Xing Kemin. This time, I came here specially to accompany my father to inquire. What's the matter? Should I still salute when I see Mr. Wen?"

"Don't dare, I have indeed stipulated in the law that those who have a reputation for raising people can be exempted from courtesy when they see the county magistrate, but when I saluted the magistrate just now, you didn't see that you turned sideways to dodge. In the 16th year of judging, according to the rules, you should hand over my hand.” The man stopped talking, his face turned red and then pale, and after a while he looked at the prefect for help.

The Xing Zhifu coughed twice, and changed the topic: "Master Wen, my son did not do the right thing this time. I have no way to teach him about this matter. However, we still need to discuss the matter of Mengyang Cement in the long run."

Wen Yu's heart tightened, and he said calmly, "I don't know what your lord is going to do?"

A smile appeared on the withered face of the Xing Zhifu: "I feel that since Mengyang is under the jurisdiction of the Chengdu government, the cement law should also be handed over to the Chengdu government for unified dispatch. In this way, it will be treated as Mr. Wen's crime and meritorious deeds. I decided not to care about your business affairs."

Even though he already knew what he wanted to say, Wen Yu was still shocked by his shamelessness: "What if I don't obey?"

Xing Fu's face changed: "If you don't follow, then don't blame me for reporting to the court. I'm afraid you won't be able to control it at that time."

Wen Yu pretended to think for a while, nodded and said: "In this case, the next official will understand. Please allow me to go back and think about it for a while, because this matter involves a lot, Mengyang and even many merchants in Beijing are involved in it, we You have to think it over."

Xing Fu laughed when he heard what he said, feeling that the matter was settled: "Okay, I will give you three days, and you can bring your things to see me when the time comes, don't worry. When you evaluate in two years, I will give you three days. Naturally, I will speak well for you and try to transfer you away from Mengyang."

"..." Wen Yu was also speechless, knowing that he guessed that Mengyang's population and economy had improved, and even wanted to get a share of this.

After Wen Yu went back, he thought for a while and couldn't swallow this breath. Although many people in the Ming Dynasty could issue orders to him, the county magistrate, the prefect of Chengdu was his immediate leader after all.

When Meng Yang was the biggest support today, he would definitely not be reconciled to giving Wen Yu to them like this.But I am alone in the officialdom of Daming, and I can't beat them no matter what.

Wen Yu thought that it would be better to simply hand over the item to the governor of Sichuan, after all, the promotion assessment was in his hands.So he got up to grind the ink, picked up the pen and began to write honesty to the governor.After staying up all night, Wen Yu's entire head was going bald, so she suppressed a letter.

On the second day, he tidied up early, and before he went out, he heard a knock on the door.Wen Yu went to open the door, and the longing figure came into view.

Wen Yu couldn't control the corners of her mouth that rose: "Why are you here? Didn't you say that you have something to do in the inspection department?"

Xu Jing also smiled and said: "Seeing that you haven't returned to Mengyang for so long, I'm a little worried, so I can't help but take a look."

Wen Yu secretly hid the letter in his hand behind his back, he didn't want Xu Jing to follow him to worry about it.Since this kind of movement couldn't escape Xu Jing's eyes, he still pretended not to see it, and asked seemingly casually, "Where is Zhengqing going? I'll go with you."

Wen Yu shook her head unnaturally: "It's just going out to talk to a local businessman about something. You've been exhausted all the way, so you should take a good rest. I'll just go out alone." Xu Jing nodded in agreement.

Wen Yu took the letter and walked on the road with some trepidation. God knows what kind of person this Sichuan governor is. If he is the same as Xing Fu, it would be a waste of hard work.

But Xingfu, it's not that Wen Yu looked down on him. He was born as a Jinshi in the twenties, and he was an official for nearly 40 years before he became a prefect. He is really not popular. I heard that the governor of Sichuan is also a generation of romantic figures , I probably look down on that kind of person... No matter what, send the letter first.

Just as Wen Yu was halfway there, he suddenly met Xing Fu. This time, he finally didn't bring his son with his upturned nostrils.

Wen Yu was still a little embarrassed seeing him, and thought about how to get away, but Xing Fu, who was originally anxious, immediately smiled when he saw him.

Looking at his old face that had grown into a chrysanthemum, Wen Yu couldn't help but shuddered, and asked, "I've seen your lord before, but I don't know why your lord is in such a hurry?"

Xingfu's expression flickered flatteringly: "I came here specially to find Mr. Wen."

Wen Yu put on a flattered face: "Looking for me?"

"Yes, it's not that I offended you a few days ago. I came here today to apologize to Mr. Wen. I hope Mr. Wen will not take it to heart."

Wen Yu showed doubts: "Then the cement red bricks before?"

Xing Fu quickly denied: "It's all because of the momentary confusion of the old man, and I can't count them. Let Mr. Wen just listen to a joke."

Wen Yu got stuck, what the hell is going on, it feels like Xing Fu just fell asleep, and Xing Fu was bewitched for a while, something is totally wrong.

Seeing that Wen Yu was silent, Xing Fu gritted his teeth and pulled a person beside him over: "Naughty beast! Why don't you come here and apologize to Mr. Wen!"

Wen Yu took a closer look, come on, it turned out that he still brought Xing Kemin here, but Xing Kemin was not dressed so elegantly today, and Wen Yu didn't recognize him hiding behind him in a dusty sackcloth.

Xing Kemin was pulled over, bowed his head to Wen Yu reluctantly and said, "Master Wen, yesterday was my fault, I will apologize to you."

"You bastard! Still not convinced, are you!" Before Wen Yu could say anything, Xing Fu slapped Xing Kemin in the street again.Immediately, her eyes turned red, and she looked at Wen Yu viciously.

Wen Yu didn't have time to talk to him, and of course he didn't stop Xing Fu from beating someone, he was still puzzled at this moment, so he said, "Since it's all right, I'll go back first."

Xing Fu nodded, and then said cautiously: "I wonder if Mr. Wen can speak a few words for the next official in front of Mr. Governor?"

Wen Yu was even more puzzled, but she was smart enough not to say much, but said seriously: "That's natural, since Mr. Xing has said so, the previous thing has never happened." Xing Fu thanked excitedly, this time Only then did Wen Yu go.

Wen Yu went home in a daze, the more he thought about it, the more wrong it became, at this time Xu Jing was asking someone to make breakfast and waiting for Wen Yu at home.

For the convenience of Wen Qiong's exam, the two brothers did not live in the inn, but found a small courtyard for rent, which was expensive and came with an old servant who cooked and cleaned.As soon as Wen Yu came back, Xu Jing could see that he was a little confused, so he asked what was wrong.Wen Yu couldn't hold back, and told him everything from the beginning to the end.

Xu Jing finished listening with a smile: "Isn't this very good?"

Wen Yu shook her head: "It's good, but it always makes people feel hairy. Look, at this time yesterday, the Xing Zhifu still looked arrogant. It's only one night. Why..."

Wen Yu continued to meditate, and suddenly saw Xu Jing's expression, and felt something was wrong: "You are not surprised at all, such a serious matter, could it be you..."

"What am I?" Xu Jing then asked.

"It's you! No wonder you were so secretive and didn't show up on the Peony Festival. How did you do it?" The more Wen Yu thought about it, the more worried she became. Long bowed his head, and how much effort he put in during this process, I think I blame myself for not living up to expectations.

Seeing Wen Yu's unpredictable expression, Xu Jing knew that he might be thinking wildly again, so he said helplessly, "Don't guess, I really can't order Xing Fu, so I asked someone to go home and ask the elders at home."

Wen Yu was still very puzzled. As far as he knew, Xu Jing's father died young, and this inspection position was taken down. What kind of power does he have.

Xu Jing sighed: "Do you still remember what I said, we haven't seen each other for a long time since my mother remarried?"

Wen Yu nodded, that was indeed the case. At that time, he also lamented that Xu Jing's mother was really at the forefront in this era. After all, nowadays most women are obsessed with chastity and widowhood.

"That person is the official minister, Guo Jun." Xu Jing said calmly.

The author has something to say: I made this up for the Ministry of Officials!Everyone should look at it from an overhead perspective. In fact, no matter which dynasty's six officials can find very detailed records in the history books.This is for plot needs.

About the position of the official department, brother is like this

Minister of the Ministry of Officials, one person is the second grade

The Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Officials is one of the three ranks

The right servant of the Ministry of officials is one of the three ranks

The two ministers from Jiupin

One doctor is five grades

One doctor is five grades

One doctor is five grades

One doctor is five grades

Yuan Wai Lang One Person From Five Ranks

One person in charge is six grades

One person in charge is six grades

One person in charge is six grades

Several other official positions are similar. The six ministers of the Qing Dynasty were from the first rank, and the Ming Dynasty was the second rank, but the rights are similar.