I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

One night passed in the blink of an eye, Hangzhou Government Office.

Since Ma Ningyuan committed suicide in prison, the imperial court has not sent a new Hangzhou magistrate to take up his post. Therefore, all the affairs of the yamen have been handled by two fellow magistrates of the yamen.

In order to successfully become full-time employees, these two colleagues began to fight openly and secretly with each other, and they continued to criticize each other.

Tongzhi is the deputy position of the prefect, and is a fifth-rank official. In theory, he is only one step away from the position of the prefect.

But even this one step away is like a natural moat. After all, the prefect is a fourth-rank official, responsible for the government's orders, responsible for governing the people, hearing lawsuits, and evaluating subordinate officials, and has great power.

As long as you take this step, you can be said to have officially entered the ranks of senior officials.

Putting aside everything else, the crimson official robe alone is a height that countless people cannot reach even if they spend their entire lives.

It is precisely because of this that Yin Zhong, a fellow intellectual, is very grateful to Ma Ningyuan.

If Ma Ningyuan had not committed suicide in prison, he would have had to endure at least seven or eight years of seniority before he could become a regular employee.

Although Ma Ningyuan's suicide is full of strangeness, Yin Zhong understands that after Ma Ningyuan's death, his family members and relatives will be well taken care of.

The development of the matter did not go beyond Yin Zhong's expectation. Soon after Ma Ningyuan's death, people began to come to express condolences to Ma Ningyuan's family members. It is said that among them were senior officials from the capital!

Yin Zhong was shocked when he learned about this. At the same time, he also vaguely guessed that Ma Ningyuan's case was closely related.

If the whole truth of the matter is revealed, there will soon be a major earthquake in the government and the public, and the senior officials in the capital will be in danger.

In Yin Zhong's view, Ma Ningyuan's deal was a good deal, as he exchanged his own life for the future of future generations.

If it were him, he would make such a choice without hesitation.

But the ideal is very full, and the reality is very skinny. In fact, even if Yin Zhong wants to work for those high-ranking officials in the capital, he has no chance.

First of all, he had no suitable person to recommend him. Secondly, he had a low official position and mediocre abilities, so others looked down upon him at all.

……

"Hey, if I can make some achievements in front of the newly appointed governor, I might be able to become a full-time official!"

"It's just where did this political achievement come from? It won't just fall from the sky for no reason!"

In the room, Yin Zhong was seen putting the completed official documents aside and saying with emotion.

At this moment, there was a rapid knock on the door. Seeing this, Yin Zhong couldn't help but frowned slightly and said in a deep voice: "Come in!"

After the words fell, there was only a "squeak" sound, the door of the room was pushed open, and a subordinate staff stepped in and reported to Yin Zhong in a panic: "Master Tongzhi, something serious has happened, outside the government office. Suddenly many people gathered, saying that there was an injustice!"

After Yin Zhong learned the news from his subordinates, his face was full of disdain. He waved his hands and said subconsciously: "These ungrateful and unruly people dared to gather a crowd not long after the governor took office." By making trouble and openly calling out injustice, where do they put the government's face?"

"Keep these thugs away and don't get in my sight!"

"As you command, Lord Tongzhi!"

When the subordinate official heard this, he was about to leave, but he was stopped by Yin Zhong: "Wait, don't leave in a hurry. Call all the people who are complaining about injustice to the court. I will try it in person." !”

When Yin Zhong finished speaking, the subordinate official's face was full of hesitation and he stood there without making any move.

After all, Yin Zhong's orders were inconsistent, and if something happened at that time, he would have to take the blame.

Then, the subordinate officer mustered up his courage, looked in the direction of Yin Zhong, and said cautiously: "Master Tongzhi, I am stupid, should I disperse those unruly people, or call them to the court, please?" Your Majesty, make it clear!"

Hearing this, Yin Zhong glanced at the subordinate official and said angrily: "Didn't you hear what I just said? Call them all to the court. I will try the case personally!"

After the subordinate official received the specific instructions, he immediately looked stern and responded in a deep voice: "Yes, Sir Tongzhi!"

After the subordinate official walked away, Yin Zhong stood up from his seat, straightened his appearance a little, and walked towards the direction of the court.

Not long ago, Yin Zhong suddenly thought that this could barely be regarded as a political achievement!

If the matter is not troublesome, he will handle it on the spot. If the matter is difficult, he will report it to his superiors at that time.

Now is a critical moment, whether he can successfully become the prefect of Hangzhou depends on this tremor.

In short, it is really not possible to let people above you see what you are doing. It is also good to show your face in front of your boss more often and act like a familiar face.

……

At this moment, Yin Zhong was wearing a blue official robe, sitting majestically in the courtroom. Standing next to him were two rows of government servants holding killing sticks. They looked extremely powerful, and beside them were the clerks on duty who were responsible for recording the case.

"Ascension!"

After the words fell, Yin Zhong shouted loudly and slammed the gavel on the table.

Then, I saw the killing sticks in the hands of the government officials, like pounding garlic, constantly falling from their feet.

"mighty!"

After that, Yin Zhong looked at the officer who turned around and looked aside, and gave instructions in a deep voice.

"Bring those who complained just now to court!"

"Yes, Lord Tongzhi!"

After the words fell, the people who had gathered outside the government office to complain were soon brought to court.

After all the people who gathered to complain were brought to the court, Yin Zhong glanced at the people one by one and asked: "I ask you, where do the injustices come from?"

"Sir, last year, my family's land was forcibly occupied by the Yuan family in Jiaxing!"

"Sir, me too!"

"My lord, my lord..."

Soon, Yin Zhong learned the general situation from the mouths of those people.

These people who gathered at the gate of the government office to complain were all people who had been forcibly occupied by the Yuan family in Jiaxing through various means. In the past, they had no way to appeal, but now they have the courage to complain to the government.

After the common people had almost finished describing the case, Yin Zhong turned around, looked at the clerk on duty who was responsible for recording the case, and asked: "Have the case been recorded clearly?"

When the clerk on duty heard this, he did not dare to be negligent in the slightest. He stood up from his seat and responded respectfully: "Your Excellency, the case has been clearly described, and there is no mistake or omission in it!"

After Yin Zhong learned the news from the scribe, he couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief. Immediately, he looked back at the people who were complaining about injustice, and then spoke.

"Well, I already know about your situation. Go back first, and I will give you an explanation!" When the people saw that Yin Zhong had said what he said, they knelt on the ground one after another and kept asking him. thank.

"Thank you for your help, sir!"

"Thank you, sir, for redressing my injustice. Your kindness will be unforgettable for me!"

"Master Qingtian!"

After all, this involves the Yuan family in Jiaxing. Before this, no official was willing to get into trouble and make decisions for them.

And the reason why they gathered at the gate of the government office today was because they had received news that the government was going to deal with the Yuan family, so they came to the government to redress their grievances with the attitude of giving it a try.

After all the people left, Yin Zhong turned around, looked in the direction of the clerk on duty, and gave instructions: "Take a good look at the case. I will go to the Inspector in person later." report!"

"Yes, my lord!"

Naturally, the clerk on duty did not dare to violate Yin Zhong's words. He stood up from his seat and responded respectfully.

……

On the other side, the inspection envoy Si Yamen.

When Yin Zhong came to the Inspectorate with the cases that had been sorted out by the scribes, he suddenly discovered that Zheng Michang, the chief envoy, was also here.

Seeing this situation, Yin Zhong naturally did not dare to neglect. After narrating the case quite ably, he did not dare to stay at all and left immediately.

After all, these two have been the chief envoys and inspectors in Zhejiang for so many years. They have long established their roots and cannot be offended easily.

And Yin Zhong only heard about the temperament of these two people.

Rather than act recklessly, it is better to establish a capable image in the minds of these two people.

In this way, although the income is not as expected, there is no doubt that this is the safest way.

And this is a critical moment, and the competition is who makes fewer mistakes!

Shortly after Yin Zhong opened the Inspector's Office, He Maocai turned around and looked at Zheng Mi Chang, asking: "By the way, Old Zheng, the post of Hangzhou magistrate has been vacant for so long, why is it that the imperial court has Haven’t you sent anyone here yet?”

Hearing what He Maocai said, Zheng Michang shook his head and said, "I don't know. Mr. Xiaoge mentioned in his letter earlier that the imperial court planned to send someone, but the specific candidate has not yet been decided. Come down."

Hearing this, He Maocai withdrew his gaze from Zheng Michang and said with emotion: "Oh, what a pity!"

Afterwards, He Maocai looked at the completed case history on the desk and suggested to Zheng Michang: "Let's go, we can go meet the governor. After preparing for so long, it's time to take action!"

Hearing this, Zheng Michang nodded, drank all the tea in the cup, and then said in agreement: "Well, let's go!"

After that, Zheng Michang and He Maocai got on the sedan that had been prepared and headed towards the Governor's Mansion.

……

At the gate of the Governor's Mansion, while the guards were coming in to report, He Maocai looked around with a guilty look on his face and said in a low voice: "Old Zheng, I always feel a little uneasy in my heart. After all, what is going to happen next..."

Before He Maocai finished speaking, he was coldly interrupted by Zheng Michang: "Huh, with the governor here, what are we afraid of?"

When Zheng Michang said this, he saw that no one was paying attention. He paused and continued: "Besides, the matter has come to this point. We have no way out. Instead of shrinking back, we can go ahead with it." Duan, why not take a gamble!"

Then, Zheng Michang seemed to have suddenly remembered something, and reminded him: "Don't forget to get the account book first, so that you won't have to worry about anything later!"

When He Maocai heard this, a look of surprise appeared on his face, he nodded and said in agreement: "Well, this is natural!"

Soon after, the guards who had gone in to report came to Zheng Michang and He Maocai, leaned down, and reported respectfully: "The governor said that he is waiting for you in the meeting hall. You can go in!"

Hearing this, Zheng Michang and He Maocai responded in a subtle way, and immediately stepped into the Governor's Mansion.

After entering the Governor's Mansion, Zheng Michang and He Maocai did not hesitate at all and immediately headed towards the direction of the meeting hall.

As soon as they entered the meeting hall, they saw Zhao Zhenji sitting at the main seat, enjoying tea leisurely.

"I have met the governor!"

After that, without any hesitation, the two men immediately stepped forward, leaned down, and bowed to Zhao Zhenji.

"Well, everyone, sit down!"

Seeing this situation, Zhao Zhenji glanced at the two of them, waved his hand, and gave instructions.

"Thank you, Lord Governor!"

After answering, the two of them sat down on the seats next to them one after another.

Then, Zhao Zhenji coughed twice and took the lead in provoking the topic: "Why did you two come to the Governor's Mansion today?"

He Maocai on the side saw this situation and did not dare to be negligent. He immediately stepped forward and reported in a deep voice: "Reporting to the Governor, early in the morning, many people gathered at the gate of the government office to complain, saying that they were forcibly raped by the Yuan family in Jiaxing. Occupied the land!"

"What, it's so unreasonable that such a thing could happen!"

After Zhao Zhenji learned the news from He Maocai, he was furious. He slammed the table and said in a deep voice.

Upon seeing this, He Maocai immediately took out the paper recording the case from his sleeve and respectfully reported: "Your Excellency, this is the story of the case!"

Hearing this, Zhao Zhenji glanced at He Maocai and said, "Well, bring it over!"

"Yes, Lord Governor!"

After that, Zhao Zhenji took the paper recording the case from He Maocai's hand and read it with special concentration.

"The Yuan family has so blatantly annexed land, leaving the people displaced and living in poverty. What do they think of the Ming Law?"

"Not to mention, not long ago they colluded with those businessmen to maliciously lower the price of raw silk, causing trouble, and even killed people. I must not sit idly by and ignore this cancer. It is time to eradicate this cancer. , what do you think?"

After Zhao Zhenji finished speaking, he turned his attention to Zheng Michang and He Maocai, waiting for their responses.

"The governor clearly blamed the Yuan family for all those lives!"

Zheng Michang thought so, and then he came back to his senses and responded sternly: "The governor is right, the government can no longer sit idly by and ignore this cancer that harms the people. It must take a heavy blow." !”

He Maocai on the side saw this situation and immediately responded: "Yes, Lord Governor, please give the order!" (End of Chapter)