Father can be an enemy to the country

In the Fengtian Hall, you can hear the needle drop all of a sudden.

The magistrates did not dare to breathe. Many of them had their chopsticks hanging in the air and did not dare to move.

Boss Zhu stared at the magistrate expressionlessly for a while, then said in a deep voice: "Your name is Daotong?"

"Yes." The Panyu magistrate said with sweat on his forehead, holding on to his strength.

"He said he didn't derelict in his duties?" Zhu Yuanzhang glanced at Zhang Du, the new Minister of Civil Affairs who was accompanying him. "So how was the assessment?"

"Go back to the emperor." Zhang Butang, who has a majestic physique and outstanding appearance, hurriedly reported back: "The result of Panyu County Magistrate's evaluation this time is 'ordinary inferior'. Because the public security and people's livelihood in Panyu County are not compared with those in Jiangnan, but in Guangfu." They are all third from the bottom.”

"You're keeping such a bad official for the New Year?" Boss Zhu's expression turned cold and asked, "Are you taking advantage of him?"

"Your Majesty, I have never accepted a bribe from anyone!" Zhang Butang turned pale with fright and hurriedly explained:

"According to regulations, Panyu County Magistrate should be classified as 'incompetent', but the ministry considered that the Guangdong Procuratorate's evaluation of him was 'an honest official, diligent in government and caring for the people', and his official reputation was very high in Panyu and even Guangfu. It was well received by everyone, so we discussed it with Yushitai and made it an exception for 'normal use'."

"Panyu is far away in Lingnan, how do you know what his official reputation is?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked puzzled.

"Because I am from Panyu." Zhang Du replied honestly: "In my letters to relatives and friends, I know something about the officials of Daozhi County. In addition, I also have some selfish motives, hoping to keep a good person for my father and fellow villagers. A good official."

"So there is such a relationship..." Zhu Yuanzhang sneered: "Is it because he usually takes good care of your family?"

"Your Majesty Mingjian, because Xian Kao died and was buried in Xizhang Mountain, Zengcheng County, my family has already moved to Zengcheng and is no longer in Panyu." Zhang Du said frankly.

"Well, I believe what Zhang Du said." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded. The so-called "big waves" and "gold mining" in the sand, Boss Zhu cutting leeks one after another, will always find some truly upright officials, this is one of them.

Therefore, Boss Zhu is quite convinced by his words.

"But Panyu County is at the bottom, and you still say that he is a good official. He also thinks that he is a good official. Where does this come from?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked playfully: "Daotong, you can tell for yourself."

"Back to the emperor, Wei Chen doesn't think he is a good official. Wei Chen has always asked himself to be a good official!" Daoyong said with a look of shame: "But Panyu County is still far from the peace of the people. Wei Chen, a parent official, , acted very poorly.”

"Then why are you calling me Qu?" Zhu Yuanzhang asked with a frown.

"Because Wei Chen did not neglect his duties, Wei Chen has tried his best, and he has a clear conscience!" Daotong raised his head high and repeated his previous remarks loudly.

"What the f*ck are you..." Boss Zhu was so angry that he almost cursed his mother, and came out with words commonly used by King Chu: "Schizophrenic, right?"

"There are fifteen counties in Guangzhou Prefecture, and your Panyu ranks third from the bottom. You have a clear conscience and you have tried your best?!" Zhu Yuanzhang pulled his face and said: "How can you be so shy as to say such a thing?! "

As he spoke, he shouted angrily and ordered: "Throw him out, punish him with eighty sticks, and never use him again!"

"Your Majesty, calm down!" Zhang Du hurriedly begged Daotong: "The situation in Panyu County is a bit special. Before Daozhi took office, the county ranked last in the annual assessment. It is a miracle that he can be promoted to the third from last. ! I believe that no one can do better than him!"

"My lord, you have a clear conscience!" Daotong's eyes were red and his lips were moving, as if he was full of words to say to the emperor, but when he reached his lips, he couldn't say anything, so he could only kowtow heavily.

"Speak directly if you have something to say, don't talk in f*cking circles!" Zhu Yuanzhang was about to burst out of control, and shouted: "Raise your head and say it quickly, or I'll crush your balls!"

As soon as these words came out, the whole palace was shocked. The magistrates and magistrates never imagined that His Majesty the Emperor could say such words.

But let’s not talk about it, this statement is quite effective for Daotong. Now he finally raised his head and spoke boldly: "Back to the emperor, because Panyu County is not only attached to Guo, but also the headquarters of the Dusi Yamen. The arrogant soldiers and generals from the north spend their days provoking troubles, bullying men and women! They also collude with local gangsters to bully the market. , He does all kinds of evil, and the people cannot bear to be disturbed, how can they live and work in peace and contentment!"

"It is indeed difficult to be the magistrate of Guo County. Aren't you laughing at yourself and saying, 'You did evil in your previous life, and the county magistrate was attached to Guo, and all the evil was done, and the provincial capital is attached to Guo'?" Boss Zhu looked a little brighter and said: "But there are two hundred Fuguo counties in the country, and the provincial capital is attached to Guo. There are about twenty of them, and none of them have a lower ranking than you, right?"

"Yes..." Daotong lowered his head in shame.

"Besides, the problem of arrogant soldiers harassing local areas is everywhere. Can you ask Dusi Yamen to take care of their people?" Boss Zhu said solemnly:

"If the Dusi Yamen doesn't listen, just complain to the Magistrate's Yamen and the Inspection Yamen and ask them to coordinate. If they can't coordinate, we still have it. It's not like there are no ways to solve the problem, so why don't you try to solve it?"

"I have written to the Sansi Yamen countless times, but to no avail. The officers and soldiers still go their own way, and even intensify their efforts to injure the officers and insult me. Last year alone, the Panyu County Yamen went into trouble six times, and I was really at my wits' end. Ah, Your Majesty..."

"..." Zhu Yuanzhang's face gradually became serious after hearing this, and he pondered for a while and said:

"Let's eat first. Marquis Yongjia happens to be in Beijing. We'll ask him to come later. You guys can make gongs and drums in front of us and explain the problem clearly to us."

As he spoke, he flicked his sleeves and turned back to the main table.

Without the emperor's words, Dao Tong could only kneel down.

~~

"What happened? Why did Father stop?" Lao Si asked Lao Liu in a low voice.

"Fourth brother doesn't know that Zhu Liangzu, the commander of the Guangdong capital and Marquis of Yongjia, has just been appointed by his father as the deputy general for the southern expedition. He is responsible for preparing for the march of the west route army." Lao Liu whispered to explain to him:

"By then he will lead his army to invade Yunnan from Guangxi."

"What am I saying?" Lao Si suddenly said: "Then the magistrate of Yu really doesn't have any discernment this time. Isn't this a problem for my father?"

"I think he understands very well." Lao Liu said lightly: "Otherwise, he wouldn't be so nervous. But he still chose to make a speech when his father gave him a banquet. I'm afraid it was because Marquis Yongjia became the deputy general in the southern expedition. I had no choice but to do it.”

"Are you saying that Marquis Yongjia will definitely intensify his troubles after taking on the important military and national responsibility?" Lao Si touched his chin and said, "So the magistrate of Panyu County should give him some eye drops in advance to make him restrain himself?"

"I guess so." Lao Liu nodded and said, "Changing generals before the battle is a taboo for military strategists. He can't expect his father to withdraw Yongjiahou, right?"

"Then he is brave enough. Isn't this touching the tiger's butt?" Lao Si couldn't help but admired: "Even if Marquis Yongjia is forced to restrain himself, if we get the opportunity later, we will definitely deal with him."

He was very familiar with the behavior of these noble generals who were domineering and retributive.