Chapter 60 The censor is in action and arresting people
It was another sunny day, and the six ministers of the political affairs hall gathered to assist the emperor Zuo in handling government affairs.
The six phases belong to three provinces, and their supervision is different. However, since Li Zhiyun came to the throne, he has taken over all the power, and the management scope among the chief officials of the three provinces has gradually become more and more complex. Its development trend has gradually begun to become a 'cabinet' model, but
They have no decision-making power, only the right to make suggestions, and sometimes they cannot stop the emperor from forcing him to do something.
However, there was no change in his status. Since he was not trusted by the emperor, how could he be a counselor in the country's major affairs.
In essence, the foundation of the six ministers of Zhengshitang lies in the emperor, and their positions and powers also come from the emperor. Each of the six departments and nine temples has its chief officials, and they cannot interfere.
This does not mean that their attribute becomes "staff", because ministers who always follow the emperor, how can they be staff.
As the saying goes, there are seven-rank officials in front of the prime minister, not to mention the real prime minister in front of the emperor.
However, they cannot cover the sky with one hand, or monopolize the power of one ministry or one temple. Li Zhiyun has never let the Prime Minister take charge of a certain ministry, because that is unreasonable.
Li Jingfang has not been in the political hall for a long time, and most of his usual government affairs focus on military affairs, which mainly include disarmament, military training, border defense, etc. When it comes to internal affairs, or people's livelihood, he never interferes.
As for Emperor Li Zhiyun, what he had to do was to review the memorials that the prime ministers had read. Because the prime ministers would write suggestions after reading them. If Li Zhiyun felt that it was not feasible, he would leave it unpublished or continue the discussion.
If Li Zhiyun had been more diligent, he could have surpassed the Prime Minister, read every memorial, and learned from Zu Long.
However, a person's wisdom is limited after all, and his energy is even more so.
Du Ruhui and Xue Shou were obviously a little absent-minded today, and the speed of handling government affairs was much slower than before. There were still many memorials piled on the table, but when looking at Yang Gongren and others, there were a lot less.
The emperor was much more leisurely, calling ministers from time to time to come in to discuss matters, or calling the prime minister who had made suggestions in the memorial to come in for questioning.
The rhythm is fast and distinct.
Wen Yanbo saw that Du Ruhui was a little absent-minded and asked strangely: "Xiang Du, are you feeling unwell?"
"Ah?" Du Ruhui shook his head, "No, it's not."
Chen Shuda smiled and said: "You still have a lot of things to do, so finish them early, otherwise I won't leave lunch for you today."
Du Ruhui couldn't help but smile, "Thank you, Mr. Chen, for reminding me."
It's not like eating from a big pot, every minister's lunch is rationed.
Inner room.
"Your Majesty, the people from Yushitai have arrived in Luozhou, and the Ministry of Civil Affairs has also begun to secretly investigate people with relevant knowledge." Zhang Xingcheng reported.
The emperor put down the memorial and gave instructions: "The movement should be small and the speed should be fast."
"As commanded."
After dismissing Zhang Xingcheng, Li Zhiyun suddenly sighed.
There must be someone behind this incident who is helping to cover it up, and it is most likely someone from the Political Affairs Hall.
"Why do you have to provoke again and again?"
He really doesn't understand. He doesn't seem to be acting stupid, so why do some people always think that they can be the murderer who won't be caught?
Why do some people always think that his emperor is weak?
What gave you the wrong impression?
Since he came to the throne, he has indeed been cruel to others and generous to others, but he seems to have shown no mercy when he should be suppressed.
Or is this the bad nature of bureaucracy?
Leaning back in his chair, Li Zhiyun felt a little tired. The late emperor was right, the emperor cannot be without rights, otherwise he will become a puppet.
While I am in office, some people have evil intentions. If my son takes charge in the future, my shares will not be diluted by these bastards.
Guzhou.
Censor Zhongcheng Quan Wanji stopped in Changshui and entered the city in plain clothes with the soldiers of the Left Guard Army sent by His Majesty the Emperor to assist him in the investigation.
He was fully aware of what he saw and heard along the way, and knew that this was a shocking event that was destined to shock the whole country, so he acted very low-key and serious.
"Stay at the inn first." Quan Wanji told the general Zhao Mo beside him.
"yes."
The group found a place to live and immediately entered the city to inquire about the news.
Quan Wanji, who has been at the bottom of society, knows very well that sometimes the best-informed place is not an inn or a restaurant, but a brothel.
In a small town like Changshui, there are naturally no large-scale clubs, and there are only many hair salons on the street corners.
Quan Wanji went in with a few people to shop, and within two hours, he was chatting happily with several prostitutes who also came to get haircuts.
"Speaking of which, the last time I came to visit my relatives was a few years ago. I had never heard of the Bai family and the Han family. Could it be that they are a rising star?"
"What a rising star, a bunch of losers." A young man with serious losses mocked: "Whether the Bai family or the Han family, they are all a group of outsiders. If it weren't for them, there wouldn't be enough land in Changshui. A group of thieves have entered the city.
Like bandits."
"Oh." Quan Wanji nodded.
At this time, the girl from the hair salon came out.
"Next one."
Quan Wanji looked at Zhao Mo and said, "Third brother, go ahead."
Hearing this, Zhao Mo was shocked.
Are you serious?
We are here to check the eucalyptus, not to hunt game.
"Lao Ba, you go in." Zhao Mo looked at another young man with a sharp mouth and monkey cheeks.
"Me?" Lao Ba was stunned for a moment, then nodded, "Then just wait a little longer, I'm very powerful."
"Ha." Quan Wanji and Zhao Mo sneered at the same time. The former said, "I'll give you a stick of incense and come out when you're done."
The old man frowned and walked in reluctantly.
A stick of incense, but it hasn't started yet.
Naturally, the information obtained from one hair salon was not enough to explain anything. Quan Wanji followed him to visit several more, and finally decided on three targets: the Bai family, the Han family, and the Changshui County Magistrate.
"Move the Changshui County Magistrate first?" Zhao Mo asked.
Quan Wanji opened the inn window, took a breath of cool air, and shook his head.
"No, that will alert the enemy. The people in the county government have too many eyes, and sooner or later the news will be leaked. This time we have to investigate slowly."
"Then, which one should attack the Bai family or the Han family first?" Zhao Mo asked.
Quan Wanji nodded, "Let the brothers control the owners of these two families and not leak any information."
"What if someone informs the Changshui County Magistrate?" Zhao Mo asked worriedly.
"No, the Ministry of Civil Affairs has sent people to investigate the affairs of Changshui. At the moment, the Changshui County Magistrate has nothing to do. We must be fast and we must have evidence before we take action."
"yes!"
The Han family used to belong to local landowners in Luozhou, and their family property was not big, but not small either. However, with the implementation of the shareholding system, the land in the family became a huge burden, and the taxes paid every year made him extremely painful.
In the end, they couldn't accept it, sold their land and houses, and settled down in Guzhou.
Bribing the county magistrate at the top and bullying the common people at the bottom.
The Han family is very skilled in this old trick. In just one or two years, the head of the Han family purchased a large amount of land and became half-brothers with the Changshui County magistrate. Although Guzhou is poor,
But he doesn't have to pay so much tax.
As long as we continue to operate for another year or two, we should be able to slowly recover.
He is not in a hurry. Although leaving Luozhou makes him helpless and painful, as long as he can buy land, his family business will prosper sooner or later, so there is nothing to worry about.
"Surround them up and don't let anyone escape!"
There was an explosion, the sound of horse hooves, and a large number of soldiers surrounded the Han Mansion. The same thing as the Han Mansion was the Bai Mansion.
The two families didn't even know what was happening, so they were all captured and imprisoned by the soldiers.