Chapter 112 Pretending to be a pig and eating a tiger
In the past two days, Li You basically spent half the day at the inspection department and half the day at the county mansion. On the morning of this day, when Li You was attending the inspection department, a soldier suddenly came to report in a panic: "There is someone in the town who was at the Guanjia Silk Shop."
Trouble!"
Didn't we send soldiers to protect us in shifts? Is there anyone who dares to provoke me? Inspector Li asked: "Who is so bold?"
"It is said to be from Fucheng Weaving Bureau."
After hearing this, Li You got up and led people to the town. It was expected that such a big piece of fat would attract some flies, otherwise it would be so easy to make a tenfold profit, but he didn't expect that he would really become famous.
The Suzhou Weaving Bureau was brought in. But...most of these ten times huge profits were given to the prefect.
Speaking of this weaving bureau, it has a really good reputation in Suzhou Prefecture. Sometimes it is also called the weaving and dyeing bureau. To put it simply, it was sent by the imperial palace to make silk and satin materials for the royal family in Suzhou, and also weaved dragon robes and so on.
Incidentally, it also has some functions of managing the craftsman's household.
Before the Jiashen Rebellion, when the power of the eunuch group was at its peak, the weaving eunuchs were arrogant and domineering in the palace, and the prefects had to offer money to cater to them. But now the eunuchs are weak and rarely leave the palace in the capital, and the local weaving bureaus are far less powerful than they used to be.
It's impressive, but compared with inspections, it's as skinny as a camel and as big as a horse.
When I arrived at the silk market in the town, I went to the entrance of Guanjia Silk Shop and saw several strangers inside. The leader was a man in his thirties wearing a green robe, who was patting the counter and saying something.
Leaving the soldiers outside, Li You went into the house alone. Shopkeeper Si Xingqiu saw the savior coming and stepped forward and said, "I've seen the inspection master."
Li You glanced at the people and said, "Someone called the official, what happened here?"
Shopkeeper Qiu complained: "When these officials from the Weaving Bureau come in, they want to see the official raw silk account books. If they don't show them, they ask for half of the raw silk at a low price of 30%."
The man in green robe turned to look at Li You and said, "Can the Inspection Department also intervene in buying and selling matters? Is this silk shop run by the Inspection Department?"
Li You sneered and said: "The Inspection Department does not do business, but there are forced purchases and sales in the market, and we cannot ignore the bullying and domination of the market."
A soldier dressed as a servant nearby scolded: "The Weaving Bureau is purchasing materials, and the idlers should stay away!"
Inspector Li was angry. I didn’t know how to treat you well at first. It’s not impossible to say it if you have something to say. I can’t blame you if you have to make yourself uncomfortable. If the weaving eunuch came in person, I might have to be humble, but
What qualifications do you minions have to clamor on my territory?
"Soldiers outside come in! Tie these suspicious idlers to me!" Li You shouted.
The man in green robes shouted sternly: "We were ordered to make royal supplies, but you dare to stop the emperor's mission!"
"I am entrusted with the laws of the Ming Dynasty to protect the safety of a place. There is no reason to take advantage of others by taking advantage of the emperor's presence! There are witnesses, but you still dare to prevaricate!" Inspector Li said righteously, winning a round of applause from the audience who did not know the truth.
After a fight, a dozen soldiers from the Inspection Department captured five people from the Weaving Bureau and escorted them back to the Inspection Department's prison. These people were still cursing at themselves, but in fact they were not idiots who made trouble for nothing... they were just sent here.
Test the false and the true.
After arresting these people, Li You was not too worried. Firstly, he had the support of Mr. Chen, who was very knowledgeable. Secondly, most of the profits from the county's official raw silk business were handed over to the prefect, and the Weaving Bureau wanted a share of the pie.
It also depends on whether the boss of the prefect agrees or not. As the saying goes, if the sky falls, the taller ones will hold it up.
However, we must quickly inform Magistrate Chen and ask him to forward it to the magistrate. Whether he refuses or gives up the benefits, we must settle the Weaving Bureau matter as soon as possible, otherwise he will have to bear the pressure.
So Li You got on the sedan and went straight to the county. He first went to the county mansion to check the situation. The team responsible for escorting the patrol reported to him: "Today, the patrol supervisor went to the county school to talk to the students. It seems to be very detrimental to the master."
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Li You was wondering, Ma Xunjian came to Chenzhi County. If he wanted to get something out of the mouth of a big-mouthed scholar, he should also ask about Chenzhi County. What's the use of asking me? Besides, Master Huang should have made arrangements in advance.
How could something go wrong?
When the captain saw that Li You didn't believe it, he said in detail: "The villain secretly listened. The group of scholars accused the master of being an official, repeatedly openly committing adultery, and possibly robbing civilian girls. He was so famous that he was shamelessly known as a prostitute. In fact,
Their morals are corrupt, they are frivolous and arrogant, and they are not worthy of setting an example for the entire county's military and civilians. They talked in a lively and sour manner, which sounded very interesting. In my opinion, they were just jealous of the master, but Ma Xunjian seemed very depressed and unhappy.
happy."
Scholars who deserve to be killed with a thousand swords! How could there be such a coincidence? Master Huang must be up to something... Li You guessed.
Arriving at the county government office again, Inspector Li found Mr. Huang and asked, "May I ask, sir, what's going on in the county school?"
Master Huang chuckled and said, "It's a trivial matter that has no real impact on you, so why bother with it."
"The old man is really good at joking. Please keep yourself safe. It's really been a long time since I've been here." Li You snorted coldly.
"You also know that the young people these days always like to criticize current problems, discuss right and wrong, and form groups with each other. It's hard for me. Then someone came up with the idea to use some trivial things to discuss their topics.
It's better to divert gossip, for example, they all like to talk about it, and it's not very harmful. It's better than asking them to talk about county affairs and being caught by the police patrol and making a fuss, so you don't have to pay too much attention to it." Huang.
The old gentleman patiently guided Li Xunjian.
The solution is the solution, but the person who came up with the idea must be taught a lesson, otherwise everyone will really think that Li Xunjian's face can be made fun of at will? Li You asked fiercely: "Who came up with the idea?"
"This person is Mr. Li."
Mr. Li? Li You was slightly stunned. Was he the only one in the county government who could deserve this title? Now there is another one, and that is his father...
Mr. Huang continued: "The county magistrate Chen also praised your father for his sincerity in his work despite his age, his lack of concern for closeness, and his mature experience, which is very valuable. The right way is to guard the people's mouths rather than the rivers, and it is better to block the rivers than to block them. This idea is very practical.
That’s right. Inspector Li’s work style is indeed a result of his family education.”
Li You was speechless. Why did his father, who had no background at that time, climb from an ordinary government servant to the position of head catcher? He worked for more than ten years, and finally he had a vague understanding. He is still so enterprising at his age. For the sake of Shangguan, Li You was speechless.
He can even use his own son's face to praise him. What official wouldn't like such a subordinate?
There was nothing to talk about with Mr. Huang, so Li You got up and went to see Magistrate Chen to talk about the Weaving Bureau.
When the county magistrate Chen met Li You, he said: "Don't have any grudges with your father. We are all doing our best for the sake of official duties. I see that your father is diligent and experienced in his work, and he is familiar with the county's prison cases, so I will consider letting him serve as a criminal official."
Li You shook his head and didn't know whether to laugh or cry. The old man was full of ambition. It seemed that his father was going to have a second career in his career because of his glory. The county respected him and promoted him. He remembered that his father scolded him in front of the ancestral tablet for not wanting to make progress. Then he looked at his father.
There is indeed a gap in the spirit of struggle that continues even after the age of fifty.
"You can do whatever you want with the county magistrate. I have come to report something important this time. Someone from the Weaving Bureau came to Guanjia Silk Shop in town to cause trouble today. Please tell me what to do." Li You reported.
Chen Zhixian heard this and asked again: "Are you sure it's the Suzhou Weaving Bureau?"
"I'm sure it is." Li You replied, and found that Chen Zhixian was happy, but he didn't applaud the case because he was particular about his manners. He couldn't figure out the reason. Is this worth being happy? He also suggested: "Please also ask the county
I respectfully advise the magistrate to settle this matter as soon as possible."
Chen Zhixian waved his hand, "No hurry, who is coming this time?"
"It seems that there are several officials and soldiers in the Weaving Bureau. There is a deputy envoy of the Weaving Bureau as the leader. The subordinates have already taken custody of them."
Chen Zhixian said with regret: "Didn't the weaving eunuch come?"
The more Li You looked at it, the more he felt that something was wrong with Chen Zhixian. Even if you have a strong background and are not afraid of weaving eunuchs, there is no need to worry that the matter is not serious. He suggested again: "The county magistrate does not need to worry about this, just ask the magistrate to come forward."
Chen Zhixian said seductively: "What are you talking about? Why do you need to find the magistrate? I am afraid of the eunuch!"
Inspector Li couldn't understand this. No one said you were afraid of them, so why bother to take over the job? Isn't it important to be an official to cause less trouble and calm others down? What kind of mentality is this? He asked: "The lower official doesn't understand the county magistrate.
What you want..."
Chen Zhixian did not easily reveal his feelings, but at this time he felt that he might as well make it clear to Inspector Li, and he recited a sentence: "The strong wind knows the strong grass."
The strong wind knows the strong grass? Li Xunjian lowered his head and understood it for a while, and finally realized the true meaning.
Fame comes with power! Mr. Chen wants to become famous by stepping on eunuchs... This idea is the same as plagiarizing poetry, all for the sake of fame.
As a civil servant with ideals and ambitions, Mr. Chen needs to show his integrity and character. But how to show this? Hasn’t it been done by stepping on the powerful throughout the ages? The problem is that if you really want to contradict the powerful, the side effects will be too great, so you can’t do it easily.
But the eunuch is different.
The image of eunuchs and eunuchs is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people nowadays. The reputation of weaving eunuchs in Suzhou for two hundred years is even worse. It cannot be reversed in ten or eight years. Frankly speaking,
Trampling on eunuchs is an excellent way to increase your reputation, whether it is among civil servants or among the people.
Of course, there is also the issue of power balance. If Inspector Li had the courage to step on the weaving eunuch, the result would be that he would lose his reputation by the eunuchs... However, if he were replaced by Magistrate Chen, the effect would obviously be very different.
People still have the subconscious idea that eunuchs were powerful and powerful back then. In fact, they are far behind now. At least Mr. Chen is not afraid, so is there any better target for him to gain reputation?
One sentence to express Mr. Chen's mood is: I'm just afraid that the weaving eunuch won't come!
Li You sighed in his heart, sometimes our little inspection team really can't understand the situation of the county magistrate who is a seventh-grade Jinshi. The magistrate is trying to turn on the protagonist mode and deliberately pretend to be a pig to eat the tiger. The weaving eunuch probably doesn't know
Chen Zhixian's background is why he dared to have the idea of producing silk in this county.
Who would the eunuch come to Chen Zhi County to trample on? "The lower official can think of an idea to lure the weaving eunuch here?" Li You asked, trying to figure out the upper official's thoughts, and secretly had some ideas.
Chen Zhixian nodded and said nothing, but his face was filled with praise and expectation.
Li You said harshly: "If you don't do it, why don't you make the situation bigger and solve the problem completely?"
Chen Zhixian was shocked, and out of trust in Li You, he allowed him to go ahead and make arrangements.
