Han Shizu

Chapter 669

The candlelight under the spring night was soft and bright, and the light shone on Wang Pu's side cheeks, reflecting an uneasy expression on his face.After pondering for a while, Wang Pu sighed: "Such corruption happened in Huaidong. Although I am in the Transshipment Department, as the chief envoy, I am in charge of all the general affairs. How can I stay out of it and stand alone. Transshipment The company is in the city of Yangzhou, if it is said that the crime of negligence, I should also bear it.

Previously, although they knew that the Transshipment Department had some problems, they did not intervene in the picket because of their rights and responsibilities.But it never occurred to Zhao Feng that this person is so greedy, he doesn't know how to live or die, once poked out, he will go directly to Tokyo, causing His Majesty to be furious!
Is it normal for the emperor to be angry?Your Majesty is an invincible hero. Since the imperial era, he has worked hard to govern, changed the course, and eliminated the accumulated evils of the past three generations. Only then can the order of the Han Dynasty be achieved today.

However, now there is still Khitan in the north, and the northwest is reduced to miscellaneous captives. The southern countries are not destroyed, the world is not in peace, and the officials under the rule have been corrupted. How can your majesty not be angry or annoyed?

From my point of view, His Majesty's mobilization of the people this time, sending a special envoy to investigate this matter, is probably also intended to take the opportunity to rectify the administration of officials.All we can do is to cooperate as much as possible when the water transportation incident occurs. If we intend to delay or even confront it, we will only be severely punished by the court.

The Huaidong Road has been returned to the Han Dynasty for less than three years. Although the area is not extensive, it includes rich land and enjoys the benefits of transportation, food and salt, and has become an important place for the court's finances and taxes.It is conceivable that His Majesty attaches great importance to this place.

Under such circumstances, if the order comes from the south, we can only bow our heads and obey the order, and not take it as anything else."

Hearing Wang Pu's long speech, Zhang Yi blinked his eyes subconsciously, felt it, and sighed: "Your Majesty has a broad vision and far-sighted thoughts, and the low-level officials have shallow knowledge and lost their hearts. Please forgive me!"

"However, because of this turmoil, the hearts of the yamen are uncertain, which has already affected the normal operation of official affairs!" Zhang Yi said again.

After thinking about it, Wang Pu ordered coldly: "Tomorrow, I will draw up an official document and distribute it to all the officials in the office, so that they can perform their duties. If they are absent-minded and neglect government affairs, they don't have to wait for the special emissary of the imperial court. Here, I will deal with him first!"

Zhang Yi couldn't help but be intimidated by a strong temperament without anger and self-prestige. In recent years, almost no one dared to look sideways at Wang Shijun's power in Huaidong.

"Yes!" Zhang Yi bowed subconsciously.

After pondering for a while, Wang Pu asked, "Where is the inspector Zheng?"

"I heard that Zheng Gong fell ill, so I handed over the affairs to the deputy envoy in the afternoon, and went back to the mansion to recuperate!" Zhang Yi replied, paused, and subconsciously lowered his voice: "There are rumors that Zheng Gong deliberately fell ill in order to hope escape!"

"Zheng Rixin is a man of integrity and prudence. I have always admired his integrity. How can you speculate and criticize yourself?" His brows were furrowed, and he gave Zhang Yi a sideways look.

Seeing this, the man hurriedly apologized and said: "What the envoy taught you is!"

Taking a deep breath, Wang Pu straightened up and said to the outside: "Come on, prepare your car, I'll go to the Zheng Mansion!"

Zheng Renjiao, the procurator of Huaidong, was known for his talents, virtues and extraordinary ability. He was the deputy envoy of the Privy Council, and he was Guo Wei's old friend.After the Southern Expedition, Guo Weisi, the privy envoy at that time, withdrew, asked himself to go to the town, and recommended Zheng Renhui to Huaidong as an inspector.It can be said that Emperor Liu Chengyou proposed the structure of the Huaidong Judiciary, but it was Zheng Renhao who implemented it perfectly. He also set an example for the subsequent establishment of the Hedong and Guanzhong Judiciary.

Zheng's Mansion under the night is quiet and peaceful, with slight breeze and even a little bit of coolness.It's just that in the backyard, there is still some medicinal smell in the air. Zheng Renjiao is dressed in plain clothes, lying on the couch, and his wife is serving the soup and medicine.

Knowing that Wang Pu came to the door, he immediately ordered the steward to serve tea in the hall, and then disregarded his wife's dissuasion, got up and dressed to go to meet.Seeing Zheng Renhui, who had a sick face and was supported by his family members, Wang Pu was taken aback. He hurried up to greet him, and repeatedly accused him: "It's Mr. Wang's fault! I didn't know Mr. Zheng was so sick, so he came to disturb me , how can Mr. Zheng welcome you personally!"

"No problem!" Zheng Renhui shook his head, sat down slowly, and motioned for Wang Pu to drink tea: "Courtesy is undeniable! Besides, it is rare for a prince to visit the palace. As the master, he should treat him wholeheartedly!"

"Duke Zheng is a minister of the Zhu Kingdom, he is a talented person, and he needs to take care of his health!" Wang Pu persuaded.

Zheng Renhui looked open-minded, and replied: "I am nearly sixty years old, and I am plagued by illness. Birth, old age, sickness and death are natural laws and cannot be forced!"

"Didn't the prince go north to inspect Hongze?" Zheng Renhui asked Wang Pu, obviously lacking in strength.

"In the evening, I just returned to the Yamen!" Looking at the decayed Zheng Renhui, Wang Pu suppressed what he was going to say, and changed his words: "I heard that Zheng Gong is ill, and I am here to express my condolences."

"Your Majesty's kindness, I thank you very much!" Looking at Wang Pu, Zheng Renhui said softly, "You came overnight, I'm afraid you heard about the changes in the city!"

"You can't hide it from Zheng Gonghui's eyes!" Meeting his eyes, Wang Pu sighed softly: "Although the Procuratorate is in charge of criminal and judicial matters, the responsibility of supervision does not fall on your head. Shen, Sun The two of you, pretending to be the emperor's order, carrying Tianwei's power, have really lost your mind when it comes to actions!"

Wang Shijun, who has always been fierce and upright, would also comment on other people's concerns, which can be regarded as an anomaly.Hearing this, Zheng Renhui shook his head: "After all, I am responsible for the failure of my subordinates! The few people who were taken away, enforced the law for personal gain, were bribed by Zhao Feng, and their eyes were opened up for them, and innocent people were wronged. In the past six months, I am suffering from a disease, but I have relaxed the teaching and supervision of my subordinates.

Enforcing the law and breaking the law, every time I think about it, I feel ashamed of my majesty and the court, and of those officials who have been humiliated and victimized! "

"It turns out to be like this!" Wang Pu suddenly realized, seeing that his emotions were getting agitated, he quickly persuaded him: "Under the sun, there are still dark corners, how can Zheng Gong put an end to all evil, don't be too guilty. I am in charge of the Huaihe River. Since the East, the use of government affairs has been considered severe, but I can't guarantee the loyalty of the people, I can only warn at any time and investigate in time!"

Zheng Renhui smiled, calmed down, and said: "Fortunately, the corruption in the water transport was reported in time, and the money involved in the case is not too huge, but it is a deafening reminder to the court's officials. Wanting to transfer officials from top to bottom, nearly half of them were coerced by Zhao Feng to steal and sell official food. Your Majesty is making such a big move this time, I am afraid that he has also seen the deterioration of the bureaucracy. This kind of atmosphere cannot be broken for long, so decisive measures should be taken Anti-choke!"

Hearing his words, Wang Pu immediately showed an expression of approval, and said to Zheng Ren: "What Mr. Zheng said coincides with me! I came here this time to discuss with you. , to carry out a unified investigation and management of officials in Huaidong Road, prefectures, counties and towns. Since ancient times, the administration of officials has been a problem. Against corruption!

Based on my understanding of His Majesty, it is not impossible for him to focus on Huaidong, Huaixi, Henan, Hedong, and Hebei.Fortunately, we do it first.Envoys Shen and Fang made a start today, so let's continue! "

As a newly occupied land, Wang Pu and Zheng Renjiao, who are in power, have a lot of power. If the two can get along and organize a "special rectification of officials and administration" campaign, there will be no problem.

"If that's the case, there will be no more officials here in Huaidong!" Zheng Renhui made a joke, but with a solemn expression, and said: "The prince has this heart, even though Zheng is seriously ill, he should be treated as an official." I will fully support you, and you will not dare to speak out about the hardships!"

"Mr. Zheng's caliber, Wang admires!" Wang Pu got up and said solemnly: "There is only one word difference between officials and people, but I would rather choose the former. Officials enjoy power, position and salary, so they should be held accountable. If you feel resentful and full of complaints because of the strict management of the court, such an official should not be worth it!"

Observing his attitude and listening to his words, Zheng Renjiao's pale face returned to some ruddy, and the pain seemed to have eased.I couldn't help feeling in my heart, no wonder so many people are afraid of Wang Pu and hate Wang Pu.His strong character and tenacity of will, in Zheng Renhui's view, probably only Guo Rong can compare with him.

(End of this chapter)