Rise From the Humble

"The conditions are simple, so please bear with me, my lords. I wonder if you, lords, would like to come here and have any advice?"

After a brief greeting, Zhu Pingan invited Xu Hai and others into a shed at the East Lake construction site, poured tea for them in porcelain bowls, and asked.

"Ahem, in recent days, there have been multiple memorials impeaching Mr. Zhu for colluding with grain merchants, driving up grain prices, and accepting bribes. We are here to verify according to the Holy Spirit's decree." Xu Hai coughed and said to Zhu Pingan.

The magistrate of Taiping on the side was sitting on pins and needles, and his expression was even worse due to constipation.

What? Impeach me for colluding with grain merchants, driving up grain prices, and accepting bribes?

When Zhu Ping'an heard this, he was slightly startled. He glanced at the expressions of everyone in the scene without leaving any trace, and he already knew it in his heart.

Well, looking at the expressions of Mr. Xu, Magistrate Tan, and Zhang Baihu as mother-in-law looking at their son-in-law, I guess they must have completed the secret verification and proved my innocence. They were also shocked by my results.

Oh, with Taiping Magistrate’s constipated and restless expression, one of the people who want to impeach him must be Taiping Magistrate. He will be worried about his official career because of the wrong impeachment.

Mr. Wang, Mr. Zhang, and Mr. Peng, they looked like they were unhappy with me but couldn't do anything about me. They were probably ordered to punish me, Zhu Ping'an, for colluding with grain merchants and committing corruption, but they didn't do anything. Thinking that the impeachment was wrong, this trip was in vain, so it would be better to go back and deliver the work.

As for Zuo Zhen, this guy is probably not in the wrong direction, and his eyes seem to be filled with admiration? ! An unexpected new fanboy? ! This also proves from the side that Xu Hai and his party have verified my innocence and seen Jingnan's achievements.

So it’s my turn to pretend, no, it’s my turn to show off.

So, Zhu Pingan twitched the corner of his mouth, smiled bitterly and handed over his hands to Xu Hai and others and said: "Haha, I think it was Pingan's behavior of defining high food prices that broke the convention and made people misunderstood, so they impeached me." . I thought they were impeaching Ping An for the sake of the hundreds of thousands of people in Jingnan. However, the pure will be pure by themselves, and the dirty will be dirty by themselves. Just for the sake of Ping An, all of you have to travel and travel all the way from the capital, and Ping An is too much. . No matter how the superiors conduct verification, Ping An will cooperate unconditionally.”

After Zhu Pingan finished speaking, Xu Hai and others looked at Zhu Pingan with even more admiration.

What is the style of a gentleman? ! What can a prime minister do in his belly? ! What is aboveboard? !

This is!

When someone impeaches oneself, one does not defend oneself, but one defends those who impeach oneself.

He has always judged a gentleman's belly with a villain's heart, but Zhu Ping'an was able to judge a villain's belly with a gentleman's heart.

Not to mention, Zhu Pingan also expressed his unconditional support for cooperating with the verification, and his attitude was so upright!

Although Xu Hai and others did not appreciate it, Zuo Zhen was even more impressed by Zhu Ping'an's generosity and gentlemanly demeanor.

Of course, the expression of constipation on Magistrate Taiping's face became even worse, and he wanted to find a mouse hole to crawl into.

Well, the effect was good. Zhu Pingan took everyone's expressions into his eyes and secretly gave himself a thumbs up.

"Ahem, in fact, we have basically verified that the impeachment was wrong and Mr. Zhu is innocent."

Xu Hai coughed and said softly.

"What? Already found out? I admire you all for being so resolute and clear-sighted."

Sure enough, Zhu Pingan knew it in his heart, but his face showed a timely expression of shock.

Next, Xu Hai and others further learned about the situation from Zhu Pingan. Zhu Pingan ordered the officers to go to the county government office.

Next, Xu Hai and others briefly talked with Zhu Pingan about the investigation and further understood the relevant situation. Zhu Pingan asked people to go to the county government office to collect the "Donation Agreement" signed by Shopkeeper Yang and others, as well as the signatures signed by the people when the donations were distributed. Take the "Donation Distribution Form" and display it to Xu Hai and others.

These "Donation Agreement" and "Donation Release Form" further confirmed Zhu Ping'an's innocence. Xu Hai also took several copies from them as evidence to enrich the case closing materials.

When Wang Meng and others saw the "Donation Agreement" and "Donation Distribution Form", their faces became even darker, and they cursed in their hearts. This little thief Zhu Ping'an was really treacherous. It turned out that he had been prepared for this day for a long time. With these "Donation Agreement" and "Donation Distribution Form", he has long been in an invincible position.

Perhaps, he was still looking forward to being impeached.

Wang Meng and others thought bitterly.

I actually impeached such a person. Taiping Magistrate's face has long been drained of blood.

"Master Zhu, we have traveled most of the south of the Yangtze River on this trip. Everywhere else is desolate and desolate, and countless people have died of hunger. Only your land has enough food and rice, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. It is full of vitality, just like a paradise. How did you think of it? Is this the method of raising food prices?”

Xu Hai and others asked curiously.

Zhu Ping'an naturally had nothing to hide, and explained again what he had explained to the county officials and the demon Ruonan.

"We are very lucky to have Mr. Zhu in Jingnan according to local conditions and timely policies." Xu Hai and others saw the actual situation in Jingnan with their own eyes, especially the contrast with other places, which made it easier and more profound to understand, and they couldn't help but nod their heads.

"Master Zhu, you have such a good method, why didn't you tell me earlier?" Tan Lun said half-praising and half-blaming.

"Master, since ancient times, when disasters such as floods and droughts occur, stabilizing food prices has been the first priority. This has been a rigid practice. Raising food prices breaks the conventional management and goes against common sense. It's just me. I am the one who mentioned it to you. Will you believe me?"

Zhu Pingan replied with a wry smile.

Tan Lun nodded when he heard this. If Zhu Pingan had mentioned it to him at that time, he would never believe it. He might even blame Zhu Pingan for being ridiculous and not taking the life and death of the people seriously.

Also, before the flood occurred, Zhu Pingan had submitted an official document to himself reminding him of the flood. However, because he was in the new barracks at the time, the government officials did not take Zhu Pingan's reminder seriously and treated it as such. It was shelved. In short, it was Zhu Pingan who brought it up. There was no response from him. With such a criminal record, it was normal for Zhu Pingan to stop speaking. How could he be qualified to blame Zhu Pingan.

"Master Zhu, when I return to Taizhou Prefecture, I want to imitate you in defining the price of food in Taizhou Prefecture and launching work-for-relief matters. I would like to ask Master Zhu to enlighten me on the key points and matters that need attention."

Tan Lun raised his hands and said to Zhu Pingan.

"Your Majesty's words are serious. Even if your Majesty doesn't say anything, Ping'an will speak out. I have drafted a draft of relevant recommendations and am preparing to revise them and submit them to your Majesty in the near future. The matters needing attention, etc., are all listed in the proposal."

Zhu Pingan hurriedly stood up and returned the greeting. He took out a folded official document from his arms and handed it to Tan Lun with both hands.

"Recommendations to Taizhou Prefecture on Defining Grain Prices and Working for Relief"

Tan Lun took it and took a look. Just by looking at the name of the document, he knew that what Zhu Pingan said was true, and he couldn't help but feel ashamed of what he had just thought.