The first assistant of the poor family

Chapter 319

Of course, this kind of thing cannot be done by Huo Yi himself.Therefore, what Xie Shen saw was that some poor people beat Li Tongzhi and Yamen Gongren, and impassionedly stated their reasons for resisting taxation.

Of course, all of this was arranged by Huo Yuanwai, and those seemingly poor people were just his gunmen.

After thinking through the joints, Xie Shen sneered and said, "I can't tell that Huo Yi is a very scheming person. Li Tongzhi thinks how to deal with this matter?"

What Li Xiaoji was waiting for was Xie Shen's words, and immediately cupped his hands and said: "Prefect Xie might as well release these tax-resistant people first."

"Let go?"

Xie Shen frowned slightly, thinking about Li Tongzhi's intentions.

"What Li Tongzhi means is that I ask the official to send someone to follow these mobs and see where they go to collect evidence?"

"Thank you Zhifu for your wisdom!"

Li Tongzhi flattered him and said, "Then Huo Yi must also be very surprised. He will definitely call the mob to ask what he was asked during the arraignment. As long as he is arrested, are you afraid that he will not plead guilty?"

Xie Shen secretly sighed, this Li Tongzhi is indeed a veteran in the officialdom, and his methods are really cruel.

The release of the mob who caused trouble and resisted taxation seems to be a weak compromise by the government, but in fact it is to paralyze Huo Yi and let him relax his vigilance.

At this time, Huo Yi must be curious about what those mobs were asked in the government office, and he would definitely ask.

At this time, the yamen officials who were sent to follow the mob came in handy, as long as Huo Yi was caught, he would not be afraid of his denial.

Of course, the premise of doing this is that the citizens following the mob will not be discovered, otherwise everything will be in vain.

Even if it turns out that the person behind the scenes is not Huo Yi, the government has no loss, but ruled out a possibility.

Xie Shen really felt the unfathomable way of being an official, it seems that only a lot of practice can master the way of power.

"Just do what Li Tongzhi said."

Xie Shen nodded and said: "I will find an excuse to let those mobs go, and we'll see if Huo Yi will show his face."

Li Tongzhi said with a smile: "Walking along the river often, there is no one who doesn't get wet shoes. Magistrate Xie can rest assured. Huo Yuanwai will definitely be tricked.

"I hope so."

Xie Shen said in a deep voice with his hands behind his back.

The capital, the Forbidden City, and the Wenhua Palace.

As usual, the emperor listened to the official lectures on the scriptures. During the lunch break, the emperor left all the cabinet ministers including Xu Pu in the palace for dinner.

Facing such kindness, Xu Pu, Li Dongyang, Liu Jian, Xie Qian and others were naturally apprehensive and grateful.

For the cabinet ministers, the emperor's attitude has always been very kind.Even Xie Qian, who had just joined the cabinet, enjoyed treatment beyond that of ordinary ministers.

The emperor was eating his own meal, so Wang Yue respectfully saluted him and said, "My lord, there is a rush from Shanxi."

Emperor Hongzhi couldn't help frowning.

Recently, the Tatars have repeatedly violated Datong Mansion on the border, disturbing the border.Ma Wensheng, Minister of the Ministry of War, requested several times to increase troops in Datong to deter the Tatars.

However, Emperor Hongzhi never approved it.

Ma Shangshu was a loyal minister, and Emperor Hongzhi knew this.But Ma Shangshu is not in charge of the family and does not know how expensive firewood is.

There are only a few 10 taels of silver left in the treasury, and even if it is all used for military pay, it will not be able to support many soldiers.

What's more, the Tatars often come and go like the wind when they harass and harass, and increasing the garrison will not have much effect.

Such things with little effect can be tried if the treasury is sufficient, but now Emperor Hongzhi can't wait to spend a penny in half, how can he approve Ma Shangshu's request for more troops to Datong.

However, Ma Wensheng still didn't let go, and writing letters every three days always gave Emperor Hongzhi a headache.

Emperor Hongzhi opened the memorial, slightly startled when he saw that it wasn't from Datong.

"Why did the Lu'an Mansion present it?"

Emperor Hongzhi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as it's not from Datong, it's fine.

After reading the memorial, Emperor Hongzhi finally had a smile on his face.

"Good, great good. Sure enough, I didn't see the wrong person."

Emperor Hongzhi smiled and said to the eunuch Wang Yue, the supervisor of ceremonies who was waiting beside him, "It's the memorial from Xie Shenshang, the prefect of Lu'an. The plague in Lu'an mansion has been brought under control."

Since the earthquakes in various places this year, Wang Yue has not seen a smile on Emperor Hongzhi's face for a long time, and this time he is sincerely happy for the emperor.

"Congratulations, congratulations to the emperor. Your Excellency Xiao Xie is indeed a capable minister. This plague may not be able to be controlled even if Hua Tuo is alive. It took less than half a month for your Lord Xiao Xie to have an effect. Seriously." Daming's lucky star."

Emperor Hongzhi smiled and nodded at Wang Yue and said, "You, it's like honey has been smeared on your mouth."

Wang Yue smiled and said, "This servant is telling the truth. Among the princes in the court, who can guarantee that Lu'an can control the epidemic like Master Xiao Xie."

"This Xie Shen is indeed talented, but he is too young." Emperor Hongzhi sighed, with a bit of helplessness in his voice.

Although he is the son of heaven, he can't let his own temper do everything.

Xie Shen is indeed too young.If Xie Shen was more than ten years older, Emperor Hongzhi even wanted to give Xie Shen a governor and a servant.

But right now, it is the result of Xie Qian's strong recommendation and Hongzhi Dili's efforts to make Xie Shen the prefect of Lu'an.

In Emperor Hongzhi's view, talented young people should not stay in the Imperial Academy.Get in touch with the people's sentiments in the local area, experience more and you will grow quickly.

There were many famous ministers in the Hongzhi Dynasty, such as Xu Pu, Liu Jian, Li Dongyang, and Xie Qian were all worthy ministers to rely on as arms.

But these people are not too young, and they can be assistants once, but they can't stay in the position of cabinet ministers forever.

Emperor Hongzhi knew his own body.He has been feeling short of energy and blood since last year.Although the result of the consultation at the Imperial Hospital was just an occasional cold, Emperor Hongzhi was always worried.

The selection of a prime minister and virtuous minister for the prince cannot be delayed, and the selection criteria must naturally be strict. Not only must he have real talents and learning, but he must also be young.

Gradually, Emperor Hongzhi noticed Xie Shen, who won the number one prize at a young age.This son has a very strong backbone, and he played the role of Yang Peng, the admiral of the East Factory, and Zhang Heling, the Marquis of Shouning, successively, and won unanimous praise from the whole court.

Coupled with the strong recommendation of the cabinet minister Xie Qian, Emperor Hongzhi moved to investigate Xie Shen.

It happened that there was an earthquake in Lu'an, so Emperor Hongzhi simply transferred Qiu Yong, the former magistrate of Lu'an, and sent Xie Shen to take over to investigate.I never thought that this investigation would find out a powerful minister. This is really an unexpected harvest.

"My maidservant heard that Gan Luo was 12 years old when he paid homage to the Prime Minister, and Mr. Xie is not too young."

Emperor Hongzhi laughed loudly when he heard this, "You servant girl, what do you know?"

Emperor Hongzhi disliked eunuchs interfering in politics, but the emperor would not take it seriously if he was half-joking like Wang Yue.

"Xie Shen deserves a reward for his meritorious service in managing the epidemic."

Emperor Hongzhi resumed the solemnity of the king, and said in a deep voice, "Draft the decree."

(End of this chapter)