Chapter 35: The Flesh of the People
After listening to Chu Yan's accusation, Fu Su only felt a rush of anger to his head.
Whether it was in his lifetime or in the Qin Dynasty, what he hated most was the officials who stepped on the blood of the people to enjoy themselves.
He slammed the teapot in his hand to the table.
said angrily: "A good Jing Kaizhong, a good Yunyang County Order." ”
"Where did he put the people's livelihood in this trip, and what did he regard as something to my Great Qin Law!
"Your Majesty's heavenly power is in the hall, and Qin Guan's virtue is in his heart, and he also despises this."
"This kind of sealed snake is really hateful."
Fusu has always appeared in front of people as a gentleman and a humble and gentle image, and it is rare to have such a fierce speech.
It can be seen that Jing Kai's heavy move really touched his scales.
Rao is Gan Ji and Han Min, who have been with him for a long time, are also secretly frightened.
Immediately attached himself and clasped his hands and said: Childe is angry. “
Chu Yan also hurriedly knelt down and leaned over, "Jing Kai's heavy villain behavior is not worth the son's injury to his liver." ”
Fusu took a sip of cold tea and calmed down a little.
Only then did he look at Chu Yan and said: This Yunyang County order is so corrupt and tax-searching, and Xianyang is so close, why has no one reported it for many years? ”
"Childe doesn't know, that Jing Kaizhong is from the old Qin clan."
"There are merits in the family and connections below, and the lower officials can't set foot in this Yunyang realm at all."
"If it weren't for the fact that there were often people in the county who inspected it, I was afraid that the life of the lower official would not be guaranteed."
"As for the county Cheng, he is even more in cahoots with that Jing Kaizhong, and he is the only one who looks ahead."
"The whole of Yunyang is in the hands of the two of them."
Chu Yan's side cheeks tightened, and his expression was very sad and angry, "Xiaguan, you have a weak heart." ”
Then he kowtowed heavily, "I also hope that Gongzi will sympathize with the difficulties of the people of Yunyang, punish corrupt officials, and return me to Qingming." ”
"Lord Chu, please get up quickly." Han Min hurriedly helped Chu Yan for Fusu.
I saw that his forehead was already blue, and his face was full of grief and indignation.
This person's temperament, if it weren't for Fusu to come, Jing Kaizhong would definitely not stay with him for too long.
The violent death of a county lieutenant is not a big deal if someone covers it for him.
"Lord Chu rest assured, although Fusu has no responsibility to supervise hundreds of officials."
"But as the son of His Majesty, I will not let this moth continue to shake my Great Qin foundation."
"It's just that there is still one thing that is not clear, since Jing Kaizhong resold the grain from the grain stock privately, why was the Yunyang grain supply handed over in full last year, and there was no shortage."
"Hey." Chu Yan sighed heavily.
Apparently there is a lot of mercy on the matter.
He said angrily: "Jing Kaizhong has squandered every time, and he is waiting to pay taxes." ”
"I also went to the homes of ordinary people in the name of collecting grain, looted from house to house, and gathered the people's rations to make up the grain tax."
"That's why no one noticed anything unusual in his years."
Fusu kind of understood.
He paid all the taxes, but the people took off a new layer of skin.
Fusu stood up solemnly and commanded in a cold voice:
"Han Min, you quickly take someone to the Xiangting and inquire about the grain tax at the homes of ordinary people, and useful people can bring it back as a witness."
"Remember, be discreet, don't startle the snake."
"Yes, Childe." Han Min immediately took the order and left.
Fusu looked at Chu Yan again, "As the lord said, Fusu will definitely verify the evidence, and then punish Jing Kai severely." ”
"I just don't know, the adults have been secretly observing for a long time, have you gotten any evidence?"
Chu Yan shook his head in a dejected manner.
"Although Jing Kaizhong is stupid, he is extremely cautious and does not leave obvious traces."
"If Jing Kaizhong didn't think that the lower official was still in the dark, I was afraid that the lower official wouldn't be able to wait for the day to meet the son."
"Moreover, the county Cheng Lin next to him is quite a scheming person."
This is true.
If Chu Yan really gets the evidence, according to this person's temperament, he is afraid that he will be sent out desperately.
And if Jing Kaizhong knew that Chu Yan had already seen what he had done.
Even if you take a risk, you won't leave this hidden danger behind.
But since he was privately reselling the grain tax, he would not have gone unrecorded.
Otherwise, his subordinates would take the opportunity to intercept it, and he would have no way of knowing.
As long as those transaction records or ledgers can be found, Jing Kaizhong can be completely convicted.
"Gan Ji, find a few fresh faces from the attendants."
"Let's go and find out who Jing Kaizhong has a close relationship with and where he usually likes to go."
"Don't let go of every detail."
"If a suspicious person is found, he can be taken into custody for interrogation without telling the reason."
Gan Ji also took the order and left.
Fusu saw that it was already bright outside, and from time to time Jing Kaizhong should come to invite him to dinner.
He reminded Chu Yandao:
"Lord Chu will go to the county government by himself, and you will see me with the county order later, remember to hide the truth this morning."
"Xiaguan understands, don't worry."
After Chu Yan left, Fusu summoned the guards he had placed in the armor again.
His eyes were deep and he stared at the direction of Chu Yan's departure,
"The county lieutenant's movements are also closely watched, and if there is any change, report it to me immediately."
In the opposition and in the court, no one can be trusted, let alone trusted.
As for the county man who is said to be out on an errand, there are close attendants who have gone to look for him early.
If it is really as Chu Yan said, this county and the county collude together.
Then this so-called errand may also be their private "errand." ”
After everything was arranged, Fusu returned to his room to freshen up.
Yesterday he didn't sleep well, and today is a little bad.
After a while, I have to cheer up and face the officials of Yunyang County Government who are in this mess.
Among them, how many are Jing Kaizhong's people, and how many are people who have to swallow their anger because of deterrence.
One by one, it is necessary to test and discern.
I thought that it would be enough to worry about facing the group of courtiers who were as good as foxes and demons for thousands of years in the court.
The officials of this rural land are even more impressive.
On the contrary, because they have been entrenched here for too long, they know very little, and they are even more constrained.
Not long after, Jing Kaizhong really came to invite him personally.
Fusu looked as usual, and went to the hall with him for dinner.
He was also accompanied by the chief and other accompanying petty officials.
The county was in Linxi, and sure enough, it didn't appear.
I don't know if he didn't return from the errand, or if he was detained by the attendant.
It wasn't long before Fusu sat down in the hall.
Chu Yan came in with a cold face, it seems that this is how he usually gets along with the county commander.
That monster provoked Jing Kaizhong to be extremely jealous of him.
Fusu pretended to say a few words to Chu Yan, but there was no flaw.
"Lord Jing, why don't you see this county?" Fusu asked knowingly.
"Back to Gongzi, two days ago, the lower official asked him to go to Dawang Township to verify the documents, and he hasn't returned yet."
Then he was afraid to plead guilty, "It's also the lower official, he should have been let go with the lower official to see Gongzi Fang Xian's respect." ”
"It's okay, it's naturally an important errand."
Since I went two days ago, it's so good.
It shows that the county Cheng didn't know about his arrival, and he didn't take precautions at all.
It's a great opportunity.