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Zheng Hongyi is a "lovely" person who even protects his relatives who commit crimes, let alone his most promising son.

His family was in decline, and his marriage was regretted. At that time, many banks came to collect his debts.

Zheng Hongyi asked for a grace period for repayment one by one, and only the Feng family agreed. Hearing that he was going to rectify his business, Mr. Feng also lent him 500 taels.

After Zheng Hongyi made a comeback, he regarded Mr. Feng as a benefactor and asked to marry the granddaughter of the Feng family.He took care of the Feng family to the extreme, so his brother-in-law was messing around, so he protected him time and time again, and even went so far as to help him get cleared of the murder charge.

Now, the Zheng family is finished, and the Feng family is also finished.

Zou Guangdi said again: "You have harmed many people. Mr. Li Ge was deprived of his title, and Liu Shangshu resigned and returned to his hometown. The two of them were implicated for no reason. Will your Zheng family be let go by their former disciples? Let your Feng family go?"

Zheng Hongyi lost his focus, staring blankly at the wall, his soul had already flown into the sky.

His son's suicide was a big blow to him, and he was completely ashamed.

"I heard you smoke?" Zou Guangdi clapped his hands.

Someone brought in the smoking set.

Zou Guangdi opened the pipe himself and put the shredded tobacco into the bucket: "Do you want to have a sip of the best Nangan shredded tobacco?"

Zheng Hongyi subconsciously took the pipe, opened his mouth and bit it, waiting for Zou Guangdi to light a cigarette for him.

Zou Guangdi took out a fire knife from his pocket, and struck a few times with a match. The match was quickly ignited, and he slowly approached the smoke pot.

The shredded tobacco was burning, Zheng Hongyi took two deep puffs, and with muddy tears streaming down his cheeks, he sat up a bit with difficulty: "If you have any questions, just ask."

Zou Guangdi nodded to his plum and bamboo friends, and the latter immediately began to study ink.

"Cross-border mining of iron ore, occupying farmers' land," Zou Guangdi asked, "Who is taking money inside?"

Zheng Hongyi said: "Liu Anyong, the magistrate of the government."

"Only him?" Zou Guangdi confirmed.

Zheng Hongyi said: "He is the only one in the iron mine. Other officials get their money from other places. Give me the pen, and I will write it myself."

After a while, a list of officials was written.

Zou Guangdi asked again: "Over there in Hangzhou, are there any officials colluding with you?"

Zheng Hongyi said: "Hangzhou is too far away, so I don't have many contacts. I have a nephew who is probably also arrested by you. He is the county magistrate in Longyou County. This official position was given to Li Jisi, the official selection department of Zhejiang Province, 300 taels. Zhejiang Lianzheng Hu Yue from the Ministry of Finance came to Quzhou Mansion for inspection early last year. There were three of them, Hu Yue received 200 taels, and the other two received 100 taels each. The three of them often went to the West Lake for a painting boat, and that boat was mine. They asked I also paid for the expenses of people traveling on the lake and painting boats.”

Zou Guangdi asked: "Where is Zhang Ruohai, the office of Zhejiang Integrity Department?"

Zheng Hongyi shook his head: "I haven't made friends with him before. He is very cautious, he doesn't meet guests in private, and he doesn't meet merchants in the yamen."

Zou Guangdi asked: "Many Zheng family members have become mayors and village chiefs, and they also bought officials?"

Zheng Hongyi replied: "Wang Yi and Ouyang Fang from the Officials Election Bureau of Quzhou Prefecture, Pan Zhen and Hong Tai from the Officials Selection Section in Xi'an County, Qin Zhensheng and Wang Huan from the Officials Selection Section in Longyou County...these people all accepted my appointment. silver."

Zou Guangdi suddenly did not ask about the content of the crime, but curiously said: "I have investigated many cases over the years, and the perpetrators are only for money. As far as I know, your ticket number, jewelry, mine, even if they are normal It’s a legitimate business, and it’s all worth making money every day. You colluded with officials to do so many things, and you didn’t seem to make any money. Instead, you poured money into it, and even if you made money, it went into the pockets of your relatives. You risked beheading Dangerous, what is the purpose of doing these things?"

Zheng Hongyi couldn't answer because he didn't know either.

After thinking for a long time, Zheng Hongyi said in an uncertain tone: "Perhaps, it is for the sake of majesty. No matter where you go, everyone has to be in awe, and everyone has to call Zheng Ye. My relatives, far and near, regard me as a The ancestors are offering sacrifices, if I don’t settle their troubles for them, how can I be an ancestor?”

Zou Guangdi was speechless, it was the first time he met such a principal criminal.

To do such a big thing, to kill his own son, it's all just for the sake of face.

Why bother?

Chapter 537 [Old Friends Gathering]

The governor of Zhejiang left and right was fined for three months.

These two are purely unlucky. As the first and second leaders in the province, although they control the overall situation, they mainly focus on civil affairs, economics and education issues, which are also the main considerations for political achievements.

They only know that taxes in Quzhou Prefecture have been increasing, the population has been increasing, and there are more and more businesses and schools.

As for the administration of officials, even if it is repeatedly emphasized, it is impossible to do it by yourself, let alone go to Quzhou Mansion to investigate in person.

The three-month salary penalty seems to be taken lightly, but it has a great impact on official career.

Their positions may be transferred to the central government at any time. Once they become officials in the capital, they will start out as servants.Being fined now is tantamount to being remembered by the emperor, and he will not be promoted within three to five years.

Gan Dashou, director of the Zhejiang Officials' Election Department, did not commit any corruption, but he failed to check his officials, was demoted to one level, and transferred to Guizhou.

Zhang Ruohai, the director of the Zhejiang Anti-corruption Department, did not commit any corruption, but his body was a vegetarian meal, he was demoted three levels, and transferred to Guangxi.

Both Zheng Hongyi and Feng Risheng were beheaded to show the public. Zheng and Feng's clans confiscated all their property, and the main clan was exiled to Taiwan.Zheng's side branch, divided into ten households, and relocated with Luling Liu's.Feng's side branch, divided into ten households, and relocated with Li's in Jishui.

Relocation expenses in other places shall be borne by Zheng, Feng, Liu and Li.

After these four families moved, they might be able to play each other's brains!

In the earthquake in Zhejiang's officialdom, in addition to fines, demotions, and dismissals, a total of 17 officials were beheaded, another 62 officials were exiled to Taiwan, and dozens of officials were imprisoned or fined.

Royal Garden.

Pang Chunlai, Li Banghua, and Tian Younian were recruited, as were Chen Maosheng, Fei Chun, Xiaohong, Xiao Huan, Xu Ying, Song Yingxing and others.

Zhao Han raised his glass and said, "There are no rulers and ministers today, and everyone is old acquaintances. Let Mr. Tian practice this cup!"

People toast.

Holding the tea, Tian Younian said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for caring!"

Since last winter, Tian Younian has often been bedridden.This time Li Banghua was confiscated, Tian Younian took the opportunity to resign, not wanting to drag his sick body to the cabinet.

Zhao Han sent a doctor to see him several times, and it was indeed old and frail, so it was inconvenient to force him to stay.

After three invitations and three resignations, Tian Younian was allowed to serve as an official.

He was granted the title of Marquis of Yichun and added the title of Prince Taibao.

This is an affirmation of Tian Younian: the first magistrate of Daming who sincerely surrendered, and at a critical moment, made military equipment for the Datong Army Supervisor.

Li Banghua also wanted to go home from illness, but at the age of 71, he was still in good spirits.

Don't look at Pang Chunlai's middle-aged white hair, his skin has become more rosy these years.He adopted two sons and one daughter successively, and he is still unmarried so far, and his servants usually take care of his daily life.

"Tell me, what do you guys think of this case?" Zhao Han looked casual while eating the cake.

Chen Maosheng said angrily: "It's only been a few years since we have strictly investigated all places? The peasant associations are actually rotten!"

After being confiscated, Li Banghua looked away: "We should establish a system, and how should officials deal with crimes committed by relatives. I don't care about my age. Liu Anfeng is in his prime. It is not worthwhile for him to be implicated and resign."

Everyone was speechless and at a loss for what to say.

In ancient times, there were various taboos about being an official. For example, if you are a seventh-rank official, you have to be an official in a different place, and you must be appointed across provinces.For example, Suzhou (Zhou), Song (Jiang), Jiang (Xi), and Zhejiang (Jiang) are tax-heavy areas, and they are not allowed to serve as household officials to prevent them from reducing taxes for their hometowns.For another example, brothers, uncles and nephews of the same clan are not allowed to be officials in the same department.

But most of them are unspoken rules, not hard and fast rules.When the son took the imperial examination, his father was not allowed to read the papers, and some people blatantly violated it. Yang Shenkao's number one scholar was his father who read the papers.

"The fifth service involves too much, and the third service should be held accountable together." Zhao Han actually had no choice.

In other words, throughout the ages, dynasties, and even hundreds of years later, it is impossible to avoid this kind of thing.

Pang Chunlai thought about it: "What if someone uses this as a means of political struggle in the future?"

Zhao Han said: "As an important minister of the cabinet, if the three servants can't control him, then he will be ashamed to stay in office!"

Sanfu relatives are close relatives within three generations, such as your cousins.

According to this standard, neither Li Banghua nor Liu Anfeng will be involved this time.

Li Banghua said he had no objection, and he planned to move all his close relatives within three generations who were not officials to Nanjing.

Zhao Han also said: "The big clans in various places have to continue to separate and move, and some in Henan and Shandong have land resettlement. This time it is not persuasion, but the clans must be forced to relocate!"

Chen Maosheng said: "Your Majesty, please thoroughly investigate the peasant associations everywhere!"

Zhao Han nodded: "You are responsible for this matter, no matter which yamen, you can mobilize people as you like."

"According to the order!"

Chen Maosheng stood up and bowed.

Zhao Han said to Song Yingxing again: "Chang Geng, after Mr. Tian retired, there are only two cabinet ministers left, you should join the cabinet as prime minister."

Song Yingxing clasped his hands and said, "I will do my best!"

Song Yingxing is not just a scientist, he is also a traditional scholar who has a deep understanding of governing the country. There is also an article written by him in "Da Tong Ji".

Zhao Han said to Fei Chun, "Don't be in a hurry, I'll be in charge of the Ministry of Finance."

Fei Chun smiled and said, "I'm not in a hurry. There is no shortage of silver and food, enough to fight this year's big battle."

At this very moment, Datong, Dashun, and the Manchus have all dispatched troops and are confronting each other in Beizhili, Henan, and Liaodong. A war of unprecedented scale is about to break out.

Guizhou has been basically pacified, and like Guangxi and Sichuan, there are only small chieftains left in the corner.

As for Yunnan, Mu Tianbo, an honorable minister of the Ming Dynasty, was beaten by Sha Dingzhou and ran all over the ground.A small chieftain in Shadingzhou has already occupied nearly half of Yunnan, and all of them are Jinghua grain-producing areas.

By the way, just a few days ago, Zhao Han received a surrender form from Sha Dingzhou: This guy is willing to submit to the Datong court, and please be named the Yunnan Consolation Envoy.

What do you mean?

That is, Zhao Han can send civil officials to govern cities such as Kunming, and leave the rest to Shadingzhou.

"You said you met Old Wei last time?" Zhao Han suddenly asked Fei Chun.

Fei Chun nodded and said: "Uncle Wei and his aunt originally lived in Hunan, and their son is three years old. Suddenly, he thought of going back to his hometown to visit his relatives. He didn't know if he could find them. When they passed by Nanjing, they stayed at my house for two days. .”

Zhao Han complained: "When you come to Nanjing, you don't even come to see me. You're really out of touch."

Fei Chun laughed and said, "You're the emperor, it's no wonder you don't see outsiders."

Wei Jianxiong lived a fairy life. He took Fei Yuanjian's young mother and lived in seclusion by Dongting Lake for several years, opening a small shop to earn some living expenses.

If Wei Jianxiong was seeking an official, with his ability and relationship with Zhao Han, he would at least be the chief of the Public Security Bureau.It is also okay to go into battle and kill the enemy. After joining the army, you can directly become the captain in command of 30 people, and you will be promoted after a few battles.

It's a pity that, with all his martial arts skills, he ran to open a grocery store.

Zhao Han became nostalgic for no reason, and asked, "Xiaohong, do you know how Xiaocui is doing?"

Huang Fei replied: "At home, she takes care of her husband and teaches her children. Her husband is an honest man, and he lives a happy life."

"Alas, all the past events seem like yesterday." Zhao Han sighed.

Huang Fei smiled and said: "Your Majesty is free, so you can go back to Jiangxi. The people in Jiangxi miss your Majesty."

Zhao Han said with a smile: "Forget it, don't cause trouble for the officials. You should wait for the approval of the Ministry of Officials for your transfer to the Metropolitan Procuratorate. This year, all the officials in various places will be strictly investigated, and you will be busy."

Xiao Huan answered immediately: "Your Majesty, please rest assured, one prefecture and one county will be investigated one by one, and corrupt officials will have nowhere to hide!"

After a banquet, they dispersed, and Pang Chunlai and Xu Ying stayed behind.

Pang Chunlai said: "Your Majesty, when the west of Liaoning is recovered, the veteran will resign. When I am old, I want to return to my roots. Return to my hometown, buy a house, repair the ancestral grave, and teach my children well, so that I can support my life."

"Teacher is in his prime, why is it so?" Zhao Hanwan asked.

Pang Chunlai waved his hand and said: "The qualifications of my ministers are blunt. Being a minister is the limit. The position of chief assistant is purely to catch ducks on the shelf. Cabinet affairs, it seems that the minister is at the helm, but in fact, most of the decisions are made by Mr. Li Ge. Mr. Li It's Wang Zuozhi, he's getting old, let him be the chief assistant for a few days before retiring."

"Ugh!"

Zhao Han let out a long sigh, and said in a firm tone again: "This year, Liaoxi will definitely be regained. I will let Datong soldiers repair the ancestral grave for the teacher, and carry the head of the Tartar prince to worship!"

"That's really great," Pang Chunlai said happily, "The whole family of my minister died at the hands of the Tartars. If the blood of the Tartar princes is used to worship, the spirits of relatives in heaven can also rest in peace."

Xu Ying said: "Contradictions within the Tartars are increasing day by day. In this war, Hauge sent troops to Shanhaiguan, and Dorgon stayed in Liaodong to guard against our army. The minister is using a divorce plan, saying that Dorgon wants to kill Hauge, and order The frontline army of the Tartars has no fighting spirit."

"It's best if it works, if it doesn't work, hit it hard, the Tartars will soon be unable to hold on." Zhao Han said.

Like Li Zicheng, Manchu Qing had a small territory and raised too many troops.Li Zicheng's administration of officials was deteriorating day by day, and factional struggles in the Manchu and Qing dynasties became more and more serious. They had to transfer the contradictions to outsiders, so they teamed up to attack the Datong court.

Zhao Han asked, "How about the Mongolian ministries?"

Xu Ying said with a smile: "There are several Mongolian tribes, I can guarantee that they will turn against each other."

Zhao Han asked, "Where is Li Zicheng?"

Xu Ying replied: "Some hypocritical generals were dissatisfied with the appointment of troops with the Tartars. Because when they fought against the Tartars, they had many relatives and friends, and they died at the hands of the Tartars. Also, when the Tartars occupied Shanshan and Shaanxi, they did a lot of evil. , Harm the common people. Pseudo-shun generals, most of them came from Shanshan and Shanxi, and a lot of folks were killed. On the contrary, we have never fought against the pseudo-shun, and the pseudo-shun generals are more willing to join hands with us to fight the Tartars."

Zhao Han said: "Send secret agents to contact Li Zicheng's generals, and they say that as long as they return to obedience and make meritorious service, they will follow the old rules in Shandong and Henan battlefields. Hao Yaoqi, who was killed last year, did too much evil and deserves to be beheaded. Let them not be afraid, Surrender with confidence. Hehe, it doesn’t matter whether you surrender or not, you must spread the news.”

"Understood, let the generals of the Pseudo-Shun ministries suspect and mistrust each other!" Xu Ying said.

Zhao Han got up and paced the garden, his thoughts had already flown to the north.

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