Under the pavilion of the General Administration Department in the front courtyard of the imperial city, Zhou Bangyan, the left inspector of the procuratorate, who was on duty as the censor, also slowly finished the last bite of the food while the afternoon bell rang gently, and then took his chopsticks. Arranged neatly, the legs were on the rope bed and they began to close their eyes and relax.
Because of the series of events that happened one after another in the past two days, he, a veteran of the Xiantai and Procuratorate who had experienced many ups and downs between the local government and the capital, could not help but feel a sense of urgency.
Who would have thought that Guo Chongtao, who was his half-disciple, would stir up such a big news and relationship after getting together with that person; directly bringing the limelight to the junior third division who was investigating the case. They were all overwhelmed.
Just like the Liang Gong who assisted Emperor Taixing in reforming the political strategy and re-defining the responsibilities and powers of the three imperial censors in Taixing, this is a group of people in Wutai who talk little about righteousness, sit back and watch empty talk and act on the wind. Too many; but too few who are truly brave enough to take responsibility.
Therefore, the special censorship system was re-established; that is, when the censorship and foreign officials are transferred and promoted, one must go through a censorship career (secret visits) lasting from one to several years; there must be The practice of assessment and evaluation is based on achievements.
As a result, this noble position, which was passed down from dynasty to dynasty and was partly for supervising the court and partly for educating scholars, and was envied by the world, turned into a mad dog in the capital that made local officials change their expressions upon hearing this; A temporary notoriety that was almost as bad as that of Tian's jackal, Wu Desi.
In fact, even Guo Chongtao himself was the censor of Lixing in Hedong and Shannan when Zhou Bangyan served twice in his early years. After personally guiding and testing a number of outstanding talents, he finally favored him and established his position. Got the status of disciple.
They just took a fancy to him who was promoted from the market and focused on practical matters. He was both persistent and persevering, and never missed the opportunity to become meticulous. He also vaguely regarded him as the philosophy and career he upheld, and even as one of the candidates for the corresponding faction's successor. One, and further examination and comparison.
But he did not expect that Wei Dongting, a disciple who had become his disciple earlier and came from a relatively superior background, actually chose to retreat when the matter came to pass because he had more escape routes and choices; he would rather hide in the Xiaosansi and live in harmony with others. We take responsibility together and don't want to get involved.
It stands to reason that as a small three-level division that brings together Dali Temple's director (or judge), criminal department member Wailang, etc., to use the resources of the bureau, is it really just a waste of money? It's just that there are too many people and they are not unified, and they are afraid of taking responsibility. They were also unwilling to put in more effort, which resulted in no breakthrough for a long time.
As a result, the newly-appointed Guancheng Censor Guo Chongtao, who was ranked lower than the seventh grade, took the initiative to face the difficulties bravely and vigorously. He was stunned to stir up a huge situation out of thin air. The evidence and suspicions he provided alone were enough. He ruined the careers of at least three officials of higher rank than him.
The other low-level officials who were sent to Taiwan Prison, let alone Fan Ji, also forced Zhou Bangyan, as the master and leader, to make choices and decisions.
Either cut off the strong man's wrist, cut off the relationship, and let him drift with the tide to fend for himself. Or, use this to give him more support and help, and even make him the most conspicuous and outstanding rookie in Yushi Taichung, and even He is a powerful helper in his career.
Therefore, in the face of the latest evidence and findings, his consistent love of love still outweighed his personal interests; therefore, he had just used his maximum authority and issued a document for the Du Guan Lang Zhong Juna to hear the news.
; Also waiting for the official position to be made clear.
Because, compared to the respective departments of the various prisons in the capital, the left and right disciples located in the south corner of the city are actually important facades due to the legacy of the Holy Ancestor Taizong. Therefore, after being passed down through the generations, they all belong to the Duguan Langzhong set up by the Ministry of Punishment.
direct jurisdiction;
Zhou Bangyan, as the Zuoduchao of the Procuratorate, directly dealt with such a lowly and powerful person. He had at least thousands of people under his jurisdiction and indirectly affected the livelihood of tens of thousands of people. At the same time, he had the power to inspect and inspect the prisons in Gyeonggi.
, interrogate directly from the important positions in the Ministry of Justice on the fifth rank;
It can be said that he poked holes in the sky to the greatest extent within the basic duties conferred by the Yushitai. Of course, Zhou Bangyan's move was just "Xiangzhuang's sword dance was intended for Pei Gong"; the Duguan Langzhong under the Ministry of Punishment was responsible for the affairs
It's extremely complicated and detailed, so it may not have much relevance.
The real goal is to create enough reasons and opportunities for Guo Chongtao, who is charging ahead, to interrogate and pursue the relevant people under his command. After all, even the doctor, who is the boss and chief officer, has entered the Imperial Palace.
Shi Tai, can the people below be spared?
However, while he was holding his breath and entering the underworld, slowly recalling the strange news and chaos he had read from the Secretariat of the Secretariat of the Ministry of Finance, he suddenly heard the sound of footsteps approaching from far away, and a sharp and feminine voice.
The voice said:
"It turns out that Zuo Du is here to have some leisure time, which makes the Za family easier to find."
Zhou Bangyan couldn't help but open his eyes and saw that he was a noble man in purple robes and a crown, with a clean face and beardless hair, and a childlike face. He couldn't help but say:
"It's Huang Daban. Why isn't he listening at the Yintai Gate, but he's here to play tricks with the General Secretary?"
"It's really because the old man is soft-hearted and can't get help from others, so he came to Zuo Du with a message."
Faced with this soft nail, Huang Daban did not continue to laugh and said
"Oh, but is it because of the current relationship with Youtufang?"
Zhou Bangyan, on the other hand, said:
"Of course not, that is related to the last testament of the Holy Empress Zhenming. How dare an old slave from the Za family dare to violate the filial piety of the Tian family?"
However, Huang Daban shook his head without hesitation and said:
"It's just that the old man in the palace can't help but say that he is his son-in-law. I'm afraid he had some misunderstandings with Guo Guancheng. The matter is serious at the moment and I don't dare to delay the official business. So I ask Zuo Du for convenience.
Give me a chance to express my feelings face to face."
However, after this negotiation, Zhou Bangyan finally agreed to the other party's request. Because he also wanted to test and observe the other party's true attitude and motivation; at the same time, he wanted to see if he could exchange some resources and information.
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On the other hand, although this Huang Daiban has handed over most of his duties and half-retired to live in the palace, since he can be called a Daiban or a companion, it represents the personal team of the feudal residence before the emperor ascended the throne.
origin;
As the supervisor of the ministers of the foreign dynasty, he is of course not afraid of the other party's energy; since the Taiping period, there have been few eunuchs who have been arrogant. But at this juncture, more unexpected variables have been added to his disciple Guo Chongtao.
, but it is not a wise choice.
Furthermore, by consulting the records of the secret chambers of past dynasties, he vaguely sensed some kind of opportunity that might lead to changes in the current situation.
As a result, Guo Chongtao, who had properly integrated the manpower dispatched from various parties in Youtufang under his command, also welcomed an inconspicuous visitor. He was a middle-aged man with a short and fat body and a slightly wretched appearance.
people.
"You and I have never talked to each other, so what else can we say?"
Guo Chongtao choked unceremoniously:
"To be fair to Mr. Guo, the long-term conflict between our two families is due to official business rather than personal grudges?"
The middle-aged man didn't take it seriously and said:
"Therefore, given the current situation, my family's chief minister is willing to maintain a channel of mutual trust with Mr. Guo."
"You still have the nerve to say this!"
Guo Chongtao sneered:
"To be fair to Mr. Guo, the officer who secretly had an affair with Ambassador Xia's house was indeed from the Wude Department; but his actions were not what you, the chief minister of marriage, wanted."
The middle-aged man said sincerely:
"At least, Wu Desi is consistent with Xantai in terms of the original intention of finding out the relationship and the inside story. How about asking Mr. Guo to give him a chance?"
Just when Guo Chongtao hesitated for a moment and wanted to say something, someone suddenly broke in; it was Murong Wu, the chief of staff under him, and he hurriedly spoke in vain and disgusting words in his ear:
"That Jiang Sheng was attacked and disappeared on his way back to the garden."