Daming: Wanted to be a small landlord, but was forced to ascend the throne

Chapter 506 Participating in Kong Wenshao

"The emperor... the emperor is...really here? Which emperor is it? Is it the new emperor?"

Kong Wenliang asked blankly with some disbelief.

It's not that he can't believe it, it's that for him, seeing the current emperor is definitely like a dream.

So what if they are the children of the Kong family?

For scholars, especially those who only have the reputation of a scholar, it is an honor only under special conditions that he can become the magistrate of Qufu County. Although it is gratifying, it is still a bit regretful compared to those who have obtained fame through formal channels of.

For scholars, it is definitely a lifelong dream to pass the Jinshi examination and go to the Golden Luan Hall to meet the emperor.

In the case of Kong Wenliang, if the emperor hadn't been on tour, he would never have had the chance to see the emperor in his entire life.

It is possible for the emperor to meet Yan Shenggong, but he will definitely not personally summon a scholar county magistrate who took the county magistrate's position on Yan Shenggong's recommendation.

How could Kong Wenliang not be excited?

"My lord! The current emperor is naturally the new emperor, which is the current Emperor Jiajing. Which emperor do you think there is? Now the county magistrates are all in the county government! We have to go quickly, otherwise the emperor has been waiting for a long time. ..."

Wang Chong hurriedly urged.

"Wang Chong, you said... Do you want us to tell Duke Yansheng that he is coming?"

Kong Wenshao suddenly thought of Yan Sheng Gong Kong Wenshao.

As far as he knew, Kong Wenshao felt that his eldest son, Kong Zhenhong, was ashamed of being crazy, so he took a few male pets to visit nearby mountains and rivers.

Knowing that his elder son was crazy, Kong Wenshao didn't care about it, but wanted to make the elder son ashamed, so that he could justifiably abandon him, and when the time came, he would secretly dispose of him without anyone noticing.

Kong Wenliang had an idea recently and knew that Kong Zhenhong was completely finished!

It's just that although he is the magistrate of Qufu County, everyone knows that the real boss of Qufu is Kong Wenshao. According to the usual practice, if the emperor comes to Qufu, the first person who should be summoned should be Kong Wenshao. Summoned himself, is it because Kong Wenshao hasn't come back yet, do you want to communicate?

"My lord, this... I can't say anything about it. The emperor wants to see you first. If Nayan Shenggong comes back, I'm worried..."

Wang Chong felt that since the emperor came to Qufu, it meant that he came here for fame. They all knew that Kong Wenshao was not at home at the moment, maybe if he was at home, it would not be their master's turn. Such a good opportunity...

"You are right to worry. If that person knows first, there is no room for me to use it. Besides, that person... don't talk about it, let's go to see the emperor..."

……

Qufu County Government.

"Chen...Chen Kong Wen Liang worships...greetings to the emperor!"

When Kong Wenliang saw the bright yellow figure, he didn't dare to look up and bowed directly to the ground.

The bright yellow jacket, and the guards outside, what he couldn't believe at first finally dispelled his hesitation.

"Get up! Your majesty went to the south this time in micro-clothes. He passed through Qufu. He had heard about the Holy Land of Qufu for a long time. It is said that he should summon Nayan Shenggong, but the emperor said that since you are the county magistrate of Qufu, this Qufu should naturally be under your jurisdiction. I want you to report on the job..."

Wang Yin smiled and told Kong Wenliang to get up.

Although Kong Wenshao had never been to Beijing, he also knew the few celebrities around the emperor, not to mention the officialdom, even the folks, and there were many rumors and general information about those people.

In the officialdom, it’s nothing to know too intimate gossip, even the people around the top leader. Although many officials have low official positions, they may not be able to get in touch with them in their lifetime, but if they don’t know this information, it’s probably difficult for colleagues to chat with each other. assimilate into.

Based on his age and clothes, he knew that this should be the commander of the most popular royal family in the capital. He heard that although the old man did not hold a position, he had already been named the Duke of the State.

Kong Wenliang got up in a panic. When he got up, his legs were still shaking.

This... the emperor really summoned himself first, and did not summon Shenggong Nayan first.

And... and the emperor said that Qufu City should be under his jurisdiction, what does it mean?
One must know that his county magistrate has only a false name. Although Kong Wenshao did not serve as the county magistrate, he basically listened to the government behind the curtain, and he had to listen to him for everything. He was basically a puppet.

If... if...

In a few seconds, Kong Wenliang's mind had turned several times.

Qin Shao briefly asked about the situation under the rule of Qufu:
Roughly how many people are there in Qufu City, what are the conditions of the canals and embankments, and what is the annual harvest like?
How much grain is there in the county government granary?

When Kong Wenliang asked how much grain was in the county government's granary, Kong Wenliang hesitated, and his face became even more flushed.

How much food can the Qufu County Government have!

Compared with Lin County, it's a drop in the bucket!
Although Kong Wenliang was only a scholar, to be honest, being admitted as a scholar these days is considered a man of insight, otherwise he would not have been favored by Kong Wenshao.

After the new emperor came to power, he vigorously encouraged agricultural production, and also ordered the north to plant potatoes, and provided agricultural technical personnel to various places. In recent years, food production in many places has increased, and the food in local government granaries has also increased a lot.

However, the granaries in the county here in Qufu not only did not increase, on the contrary, they also decreased. How could Kong Wenliang not blush?
His resentment towards Kong Wenshao is even deeper!

As a magistrate of a county, the reason why he couldn't show his merits, when the emperor came to review, he didn't have any achievements to show, in the final analysis, it was all because of Yan Sheng Gong Kong Wenshao.

In major matters, Kong Wenshao covered the sky with one hand, and did not give him anything to say at all.

The large and small fertile fields in Qufu were basically owned by Kong Wenshao. Many people had no land and could only become long-term laborers or domestic slaves in Kong Wenshao's family.

There is no land, and there are not so many people under the rule, how can we collect taxes and food?
And taxes and food are indeed a very important criterion for evaluating officials!
You can't make money for the imperial court to seek benefits and benefits, so what use does the imperial court want you for?

"It is indeed a little less! I remember that when I read the booklet, Qufu's taxation to the court and the report of the surplus of the granary in the early years far exceeded this figure. How can it be less and less after a few years! I I remember that Yan Shenggong applied to the imperial court in the early years, saying that Qufu was difficult. After all, he was a member of the Kong Sheng people. He wanted to reduce or exempt taxes, and the imperial court agreed! Not to mention the tax situation, the grain in the granary is getting less and less, it seems a bit... ..."

Qin Shao looked at the trembling Kong Wenliang coldly and said.

"Your Majesty...Your Majesty does not know that the imperial court...the imperial court and the emperor really took good care of us in Qufu, but...just that those cares are...all under the name of Duke Yan Sheng of the Confucius Mansion, and some of the people's fertile land these years It also gradually returned to the private property of the Confucian family, with fewer people and fewer fields, less natural grain production, and less grain that can be put into the county government's grain depot... and less, sir..."

Kong Wenliang said with a mournful face.

"Bold Kong Wenliang!"

"Your Majesty... Your Majesty!"

Kong Wenliang fell to his knees when he heard Qin Shao's roar, his body trembling non-stop.

"Say, whose official are you?"

"Of course...of course it is the imperial court, an official of His Majesty!"

Kong Wenliang kowtowed directly on his knees, and replied in a trembling voice.

"Who gave you the salary? Who raised you? Let you use the salary to support a family. I heard that you have three beautiful concubines and several young concubines. You live so well, after all. Who gave it to you!"

"Naturally, naturally, it is the imperial court...the salaries given to the ministers by the imperial court, and after His Majesty came to power, he raised the salaries for...the ministers..."

Kong Wenliang knew that the only way to save his life was to tell the truth!
If the emperor is really angry, he will be finished today...

"Since the imperial court has given you a salary and proposed high salary and low cost, the county governments in various places are now rushing into production, and each of them has increased their food production compared with before. It is the remote and barren places in Shaanxi, Gansu and Ningxia. The county magistrate has made political achievements, why are you doing worse and worse?"

Qin Shao patted the table, and the tea bowl on it fell to the ground with a clang, making a harsh and crisp sound.

Everyone below trembled a little.

Wang Yin hurriedly asked the waiters to exchange teacups and hot water, Qin Shao whispered a few words into Wang Yin's ear, and Wang Yin escorted the emperor away.

Kong Wenliang stared at the emperor's footsteps, but he didn't dare to raise his head. He could only go to the emperor and ask where Gong's room was. It should be Chu Gong.

"Magistrate Kong, the emperor is going to pay respects, and I will definitely ask you to give an explanation in a moment. You haven't thought about it carefully. You are an official issued by the imperial court and the official order is on the record. You should have done things for the imperial court. Your Majesty has entrusted you Hope, I also said that the land of Qufu is full of outstanding people, and the county magistrate Kong must have some talents if he can stand out as the magistrate. You are wronged, and there is nothing you can do about it, so hurry up and say it!"

When the waiters below replaced Qin Shao with a new teacup, Wang Yun pulled Kong Wenliang aside and said something.

"Commander Wang... I... I can't do anything... that Yan Shenggong's family..."

Kong Wenliang held Wang Yun with a mournful face, as if he was about to drown and grab driftwood.

"You still use your brain, what's wrong with you, the emperor is right in front of you, what problems can't be solved? You can't say a thing or two today, let alone your county magistrate position, even... it's hard to keep it , you are still thinking of taking the blame for others, if you can afford it, then go and take it!"

Wang Yun looked at Kong Wenliang as if he was looking at mud that could not support the wall, and he directly shook off Kong Wenliang's hand pulling his sleeve.

"My son... my son, I'll listen to you... listen to you, I'm too flustered, it's all... all because of Kong Wenshao... I can't take the blame for him... how can I help him take the blame... "

Kong Wenliang said in a panic.

He figured it out, if he didn't throw the blame out today and talk about Kong Wenshao's problem, let alone the county magistrate, he might lose his head in this field!
If Kong Wenshao's old dog's problem is explained clearly, maybe he can be put to death and come back to life, at least he can save his own life!
Thinking of this, there is nothing to hesitate!

……

"Look, a county government can be regarded as the facade of Qufu City. The hut is not as good as the inn outside. You, the county magistrate, not only for the people, but also for the court staff and the facade of the office, should also be repaired. !"

When Qin Shao came back from the hut, he complained to Kong Wenliang.

To be honest, this Qufu county government office is indeed a bit old. Kong Wenliang has always wanted to repair this county government office. Although he is the leader here, he does not have to work for a long time every day, but after all, this is a place under his jurisdiction, and he also wants to repair it. own facade.

It's just that the Qufu county government earns very little every year, not to mention food, even many shops in Qufu city are under the jurisdiction of Yansheng Gong's mansion, and the money collected also belongs to the Confucian mansion, so the county government can spend a fortune Not bad.

If you want to repair the county government, you must seek help from Yan Shenggong.

But Kong Wenliang asked Yan Shenggong many times, but he pushed and shoved them.

In the end, he even almost told Kong Wenliang bluntly that it was all thanks to him that he was able to be the county magistrate, and that if there were more troubles, he could be replaced at any time.

Although Kong Wenliang was also afraid of Kong Wenshao, he hated and cursed him in his heart.

If one person mentions another, that person should be grateful, at least initially.

But when this person succeeds, to a certain extent, he will naturally have his own ideas and want to do something. If the person who originally mentioned the point is afraid that the other party’s wings will be stiff and suppresses, that kind of kindness will easily turn into hatred. .

Kong Wenshao is the same as Kong Wenliang.

When Kong Wenliang was still a young scholar, he was naturally grateful for Kong Wenshao's suggestion, it can be said that he was grateful.

But Kong Wenliang became the county magistrate of Qufu, and after he had certain rights, he would not be willing to be just a pawn and be manipulated at will.

But to Kong Wenshao, Kong Wenliang was just like a dog to him. If a dog wants to leave its master, it has to die.

Kong Wenliang has long wanted to tease Kong Wenshao, he just lacked a chance!
Qin Shao gave him this chance!

"Your Majesty, the huts in this county government are indeed...really in poor condition, and I have long wanted to repair them to make them more convenient for people to use, but... I just applied to Duke Yansheng a few times, and Lord Yansheng felt that it was unnecessary, minister... There is no other way..."

"The county government asked Yan Shenggong for instructions when building a hut. I remember that Yan Shenggong did not hold the post of county magistrate. The post of county magistrate should belong to you. Why do you need to ask him for instructions when building a hut?"

Qin Shao looked at Kong Wenliang.

During the time he was out, Wang Yun must have persuaded this guy, his legs seemed to stop shaking now, he must have thought about the problem clearly, what an idiot!
"Your Majesty... the minister is guilty!"

With a "plop", Kong Wenshao immediately knelt down again!
"Eh? What's your crime? I'm not a harsh monarch. If there's something wrong, I'll tell you one by one. If it's not your fault, then the responsibility will be divided. If it's your fault, even the gods can't save you! Say it!"

Qin Shao said coldly.

"Your Majesty, I... I want to participate in the performance of Yan Sheng Gong Kong Wenshao!"

Kong Wenliang said loudly.

"Kong Wenshao is Yan Shenggong, the ancestor of the sage Kong. His status is noble. Confucians all over the world respect Confucianism. Are you sure you want to report Kong Wenshao? If you have evidence, I will uphold justice for you and the people of Qufu. Although Kong Wenshao has a special status, he is the emperor. Breaking the law is the same crime as ordinary people, Kong Wenshao is only a branch of the sage Kong, if he knows that he breaks the law and affects the reputation of the sage Kong, he will definitely not forgive him! But if you slander at will, I will definitely not forgive you lightly, do you know that?"

"Your Majesty! I know! I have a lowly official position, just for this sixth-rank county magistrate of Qufu, and it cannot be compared with the noble status of Kong Wenshao, Yansheng Gong. Moreover, this county magistrate was recommended by Kong Wenshao. I should have listened to Kong Wenshao with gratitude, but I am not afraid of you. He is a scholar, and a scholar should take the world as his own responsibility and seek the welfare and benefit of the common people! I don’t want to cover up that immoral Kong Wenshao just because of kindness and self-interest, and I want to participate in playing Kong Wenshao!”

"Okay! What a scholar! Tell me, why do you want to participate in Yan Sheng Gong Kong Wenshao?"

(End of this chapter)