Ming Zuo

Chapter 134 Persuasion
When he arrived in the capital, Zuo Menggeng had to pay a visit to Liu Zongzhou.

But I was a little scared.

Regarding "The Wealth of Nations", Liu Zongzhou was the one who urged it most urgently.

Even though he was in the capital, he wrote several letters to Zuo Menggeng, urging for the content behind "The Wealth of Nations".

But Zuo Menggeng was so busy that he didn't start writing at all.

I don't know if Liu Zongzhou will call him a bloody sprinkler when he sees him.

But even if you are scolded, you have to go to visit.

If a student does not visit his teacher, he will be criticized by thousands of people.

Zuo Menggeng took Zuo Fu to the Yamen of Shuntian Mansion leisurely.

Before he went forward to report, he suddenly heard a commotion in the government office.Immediately afterwards, the gate of the government office opened, and a group of government officials rushed out.

Then Liu Zongzhou also came out surrounded by several officials, and left without stopping for a moment.

In the chaos, Liu Zongzhou didn't notice Zuo Menggeng's figure.

Looking at the situation, it seemed that something serious happened, so Zuo Menggeng didn't step forward to disturb him, but followed quickly, intending to see what happened first.

After a short walk, they came to an extremely magnificent mansion.

Zuo Menggeng saw it clearly from a distance, it was the Marquis of Wuqing.

Seeing the official messenger, several disciples showed no fear, but greeted them proudly.

"Who are you waiting for? How dare you come and make noise in front of the Hou Mansion?"

Liu Zongzhou took a step forward and shouted: "Old man Liu Zongzhou, Governor of Shuntian Mansion, is here to arrest people."

The gatekeepers were taken aback, and then became heavy and tough again.

"In front of the gate of the Hou's mansion, how can you allow me to rush into you? Go away quickly, or don't blame the Hou Lord for the crime."

When Zuo Menggeng saw it, he couldn't help being speechless.

The rich and powerful are so arrogant that they don't pay much attention to Shuntian Mansion.

Who is Liu Zongzhou!

Hearing the words, he was furious, his beard and hair were all stretched out, and he gave an order immediately.

"Give me a lesson on these bullying dog slaves."

It can be seen that he has a high prestige in the government office.As soon as the order was issued, the yamen servants immediately rushed forward, knocked down several doors, and slapped them down, causing several people to cry and howl.

With such a commotion outside, the Hou Mansion obviously won the trust.

The side door opened wide, and a middle-aged man in brocade clothes came out surrounded by servants.

"My Marquis of Wuqing's Mansion is a noble place, with the face of the royal family. Master Liu must give my Marquis Mansion an explanation for his reckless behavior."

Li Guorui, Marquis of Wuqing, was Chongzhen's cousin, a real relative of the emperor.

However, Liu Zongzhou was upright and arrogant, and his words were high-pitched, which everyone heard.

"Marquis Wuqing, the servants of your mansion are doing mischief in the busy city, insulting the scholars, disrespecting the law, and triggering the court regulations. Please also hand over the man, and the Shuntian Mansion will act according to the law."

When Li Guorui heard that this was the case, he couldn't help being annoyed.

I thought it was a big deal!

Isn't it just that the servants of the mansion beat someone outside, what's the big deal?
He suspected that Liu Zongzhou was deliberately targeting the Marquis of Wuqing's mansion, so he immediately lowered his face.

"The Marquis has never heard of this matter, presumably someone made a false accusation. Please go back and interrogate Lord Liu carefully, don't want to be used by Xiaoxiao."

"Shut up!"

Liu Zongzhou shouted loudly, which made Li Guorui tremble in fright.

The old man took a step forward, his momentum was like a tiger, and he could not be stared at.

"There are all witnesses and physical evidence in this case. Is Marquis Wu Qing planning to cover up his servants?"

Being blocked at the door and reprimanded, when did Li Guorui suffer this, he immediately became angry.

"The one surnamed Liu, if this Marquis said that there is no such thing, it means that there is no such thing. The mere Shuntian Mansion also wants to damage the majesty of my Marquis Mansion?"

Liu Zongzhou sneered angrily, awe-inspiring.

"The old man is trusted by His Majesty, and entrusted with the responsibility of the governor, he must do his best and do his best. The whole capital, big and small, should not be neglected. It is the responsibility of the old man to follow the law. Since you don't make friends, Then the old man will go in and arrest people himself. As for the crime you committed by the Marquis of Wuqing, the old man must also write a letter to impeach him."

In the crowd, seeing this scene, Zuo Menggeng couldn't help but be impressed by Liu Zongzhou's uprightness.

The biggest headache for local officials is these dignitaries.

Everyone has hands and eyes, and their power is astonishing.Especially Marquis Wuqing, who is a relative of the emperor.

Without extraordinary courage, ordinary officials dare not provoke him at all.

Liu Zongzhou was resolute, only seeking law and order.

Li Guorui didn't pay much attention to him at first, he felt that he was just an old man, although he was famous all over the world, there was nothing to be afraid of.

Seeing Liu Zongzhou being so violent at this time, he couldn't help being a little frightened.

"You... you dare?"

His sternness and internal strife are in stark contrast to Liu Zongzhou's righteousness.

Liu Zongzhou wasn't trying to scare him at all.

"Go in and arrest people!"

All the yamen servants moved after hearing the news, eager to try.

For these little people, breaking into the Hou's mansion once is enough to boast for a lifetime.

Seeing the truth, Li Guorui was completely paralyzed.

If the Shuntian Mansion really breaks in, the Wuqinghou Mansion's face will be lost in the future.

"Okay, okay, hand it over, I'll hand it over."

Not long after, several dejected evil servants were escorted out and knelt aside.

Li Guorui hid aside angrily, probably hating Liu Zongzhou in his heart.

How could Liu Zongzhou care about his thoughts, and walked in front of those evil servants who beat people.

"You lowly slaves, but relying on the power of the master's family, you will act recklessly and insult the scholars. The crime is unforgivable. According to the law, if you beat someone with your hands and feet and cause injuries, you will receive forty lashes."

Turning around, he shouted to the servants: "Execution."

Immediately, a yamen servant came forward with a whip, and even at the gate of Wuqinghou's mansion, the execution began in public.

Li Guorui's complexion changed drastically, but he was helpless, with a pair of sinister eyes, it seemed that Liu Zongzhou would be hacked into pieces to relieve his hatred.

Then watching the evil slaves being beaten to pieces, weeping and wailing bitterly, all the common people around clapped their hands and applauded.

Living in the capital, who hasn't been bullied by the rich and powerful?
But in the past, everyone had nowhere to complain.

Now that there is a good official who is in charge of the people, the blood and tears of the common people can finally be vented.

Liu Zongzhou insisted on the principle very much. Although Wu Qinghou's face was humiliated, the punishment was strictly in accordance with the law.After the yamen servants whipped the evil servants, they immediately quit work and left, which really made Wu Qinghou unable to find any fault.

"Nan Taigong..."

Zuo Menggeng stepped forward at the right time, making Liu Zong Yixi.

"Why did you come to the capital?"

Zuo Menggeng followed him into the government office, and said vaguely: "I have something important to do, let's take a look at your old man."

Seeing that Zuo Menggeng was much stronger and more mature than a few months ago, Liu Zongzhou was very pleased.

"I'm an old man, what's there to look forward to?"

Although Liu Zongzhou is stubborn, he is not dull.Seeing that Zuo Menggeng didn't reveal the purpose of his trip, he didn't ask.

But things that should be cared about should still be cared about.

"Boy, what about the next draft? The old man has written to you several times to urge you, but now you have something?"

Zuo Menggeng sighed, knowing he couldn't hide from this.

"Forgiveness from Taiwan Lord, this junior is really busy hitting the back of his head and failing your old man's expectations."

Liu Zongzhou was really dissatisfied.

"Knowledge is the most important thing in the world. You are obviously a spiritual person, so why can't you tell the priority?"

Zuo Menggeng did not dare to agree with this point of view.

"The most important thing in the world is the well-being of the people. The younger generation is determined to save the people of the world from fire and water, so they have to make a choice."

Hearing his words, Liu Zongzhou's strength was exhausted, finally showing the fatigue of an old man.

"Isn't this old man eager to do something to benefit the world? It's a pity that now I'm trapped in this square inch, looking around, I can't see where I can do it."

It stands to reason that the governor of Shuntian Mansion should be of high position and authority.

However, this is the capital, the center of the country, and the prefect of Shuntian is doing nothing.

"When the old man took office, he presented it to His Majesty. However, all the good words of gold and jade have been wasted."

Sure enough, it was still the same as the original history.

Liu Zongzhou's memorials were shelved by Chongzhen.

This old man was obsessed with state affairs, and repeatedly made suggestions, but he couldn't impress the king.The official position of Governor of Shuntian restricted his actions.

It can be said that Liu Zongzhou at this moment is nothing more than a clay bodhisattva.

It looks beautiful, but it is actually a decoration.

Zuo Menggeng had expected what happened to him, so he was not surprised.And this is an opportunity for Zuo Menggeng.

"Think of what Taigong is good at, and stand up for virtue. Since the court has never relied heavily on it, why waste time here? It is better to go back with the younger generation, study hard, and guide the world. It is more righteous."

He always felt that Liu Zongzhou should not be an official.

This is not a person who can be an official. Whether it is his heart or means, he seems very out of place in the officialdom.

But if it is used for academic research, Liu Zongzhou must be a great master.

Taking advantage of his young age, Liu Zongzhou will definitely shine if he is guided to abandon the empty and vague Congxin theory of his previous life and return to practical knowledge.

(End of this chapter)