I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 2 The water in Bianjing is deep and people want to be punished

As soon as you enter the courtyard, you will find the hall.

Su Liang told Bao Zheng unreservedly about the banquet last night.

Bao Zheng frowned slightly.

"You are at the banquet. I am afraid that even if you can get rid of your reputation as a prostitute, you will not be able to escape the suspicion of being a clique."

"I...I...have...formed a party?" Su Liang looked incredulous.

I was so scared that I stammered when I spoke!

Although he had just entered Bianjing not long ago, he also knew the serious consequences of forming cliques.

The court struggles in the Song Dynasty were very fierce, especially in the past two years.

In September last year, Emperor Zhao Zhen opened Tianzhang Pavilion.

Fan Zhongyan and Fu Bi submitted "Ten Matters in Answer to the Imperial Edict", and the Qingli New Deal was launched with great vigor.

But it only lasted for a year and ended in a tailspin. It existed in name only.

From May to August this year, Fan Zhongyan, Fu Bi, Ouyang Xiuneng and other virtuous ministers left the court one after another to promote the border.

A large part of the reason is the disaster of cronies.

Taiwan's admonishers are the emperor's eyes and ears. If there is any suspicion of forming a party, they will inevitably be dismissed.

Bao Zheng continued: "Su Shunqin, Wang Yirou and others were all recommended by Fan Xianggong. These people have repeatedly claimed in public that all the sages have left the court and the ministers have done nothing. Zhang Xianggong (Zhang Dexiang), Jia Xianggong (Jia Changchao), Xia Shuxiang (Xia Song), Wang Zhongcheng (Wang Gongchen) and other opponents of the reform naturally think that they are the new party, and your article "Lazy Officials" also seems to be satirizing them, so they naturally think that you It’s also a new party.”

"A gentleman is magnanimous. I, Su Liang, have never participated in party struggles, and as an imperial censor, I have my own standards and will not be driven by anyone!" Su Liang puffed out his chest.

Bao Zheng stroked his beard lightly, as if he saw himself when he was young.

"Everyone knows that Fu Yanguo (Fu Bi) and Shi Zhidao (Shi Jie) cannot have rebellious intentions, but they have not been released yet! I predict that if Wang Zhongcheng catches your fault, he will definitely pursue you. If all these things are put on the line, I'm afraid you will all be kicked out of Bianjing City!"

Bao Zheng let out a long sigh.

"During the New Deal, although there were constant debates, the things discussed were all strategies to strengthen the country and enrich the people. The court was full of vitality, but now it is lifeless. If you young people who are full of heroic spirit and dare to speak and act are driven out of the capital again, , then the court will be even more silent, and more officials will choose to live in peace!"

Bao Zheng came here not only for Su Liang.

He couldn't bear to see more than ten talents in the palace being severely punished and released because of a private banquet. That would be a huge loss to the imperial court.

"I'm here mainly to remind you that when summoned by Kaifeng Mansion, think more and speak less, and don't let anyone make a fuss about party disputes. Although the officials are kind, if they know that you are forming a private party, they will be severely punished. In addition, , don’t say anything that can’t be said, remember!”

"Foolish brother, I know!" Su Liang handed over his hands heavily.

Immediately, Bao Zheng left quickly.

……

afternoon.

Someone from Kaifeng Mansion summoned Su Liang to Kaifeng Mansion.

At the moment, it is Wu Yu, a Hanlin scholar, who has the authority to know Kaifeng Mansion.

Su Liang had a chance encounter with him.

Wu Yu supported the new law in the early stage and opposed the new law in the later stage. However, he was not involved in party disputes. He was known for his uprightness and he also preferred to support younger generations.

A quiet room.

When Su Liang saw Wu Yu, he cupped his hands and said, "Scholar Wu."

Wu Yu glared at Su Liang.

"You are confused!"

Soon, Wu Yu sat on the upper side, Su Liang sat on the lower side, and two scribes sat beside them holding pens.

Wu Yu looked at Su Liang and said, "Su Liang, Kaifeng Mansion summoned you today to inquire about the banquet at Qingfeng Tower last night. You must tell the truth and not lie."

"Your Majesty understands."

"I want to ask you, last night, did you have a party and banquet with Su Shunqin, the supervisor of Jinzouyuan, Liu Xun, the right hall monitor of Jinzouyuan, and the Prime Minister Wang Yirou in the hall?"

"That's true."

"Are there any singers at the banquet? How many are there?"

"There are indeed kaikos, there should be... six of them!" Su Liang thought for a while and said. "Do you know a singer named Qiuniang?"

Su Liang shook his head and said: "During the banquet, I have never interacted with any of the singing girls, and their names are unknown."

Wu Yu frowned slightly and looked at the scribe aside.

The scribe took out a testimony and handed it to Su Liang.

"This is the testimony of Kabuki Qiuniang. She said she had sex with you last night." Wu Yu looked at Su Liang and observed his expression.

"Huanhe?"

Su Liang looked surprised and read the testimony carefully.

Kabuki Qiuniang said that Su Liang returned to Qingfeng Tower after the dinner last night, met her naked in the private room on the second floor, had sex, and left after half an hour.

"False accusation! This... this is a false accusation!"

Su Liang stood up angrily, his eyes red and very angry.

The Song Dynasty decree prohibits officials from having sex with prostitutes, but the degree of accountability depends on the degree of sex with prostitutes.

Su Liangruo just sat around with prostitutes and acted dishonestly.

The heaviest punishment is to demote him to a remote and poor county as an official. After all, he has Jinshi status.

In the Song Dynasty, being a Jinshi was a gold medal for immunity from death.

But if there is any lewd behavior, such as dragging a singer to bed and engaging in sexual activities, and it is made public, then it is very likely that he will be demoted from his position as a civilian.

Su Liang was very puzzled.

He had only been in Bianjing for half a month, and he didn't know many people. Unexpectedly, someone wanted to frame him.

The water in Bianjing City is too deep.

"Xueshi Wu, this...this is definitely someone who framed me. I am willing to confront that singer!"

"First write down the facts of last night's banquet. Whether it is a false accusation or not, I will make my own judgment!" Wu Yu said in a deep voice.

Su Liang gradually calmed down.

He wrote carefully and did not say a word of deception, but he also concealed some things that should not be said.

After Wu Yu read it, he sent the two scribes out.

He and Su Liang were the only ones left in the quiet room.

Su Liang explained: "Xueshi Wu, I just came to Taiwan to advise, and I knew the consequences of having sex with prostitutes. I was born in poverty, and I studied hard for ten years before I could have my official career today. How could I do such a dirty and dirty thing that would destroy my career?" , that singer is just telling one side of the story, she absolutely can’t provide any evidence, she was ordered by someone else!”

Wu Yu shook his head slightly.

"It doesn't matter whether she can produce evidence. What matters is that you can find evidence to prove that you are not a prostitute."

These words instantly awakened Su Liang.

As long as he can't prove his innocence.

That is when yellow mud falls into the crotch, it is either feces or feces.

Once you are tainted with such a "prostitute" stigma.

Even if his career is not cut off, it will never be bright again in his life.

"Today, I am only summoning you, not detaining you. You should go back first, think about whether there is any evidence to prove your innocence, and wait for the second summons. If what the singer said is true, it will not only be a shame for you, but also for the imperial court. Shame on the remonstrator, you young people are really asking for trouble!"

Wu Yu's face was cold and angry, and he refused to argue.

At present, Su Shunqin, Liu Xun, and Wang Yirou have been detained, and Su Liang can be detained or not.

Wu Yu put him back.

On the one hand, he wanted to see if Su Liang could prove his innocence.

On the other hand, I also want to see how the officials and court officials view this matter.

If the severity of the sentence were to be severe, I am afraid that all these dignitaries, young talents, and future stars of the court would be wiped out in one fell swoop.

(End of this chapter)