Chapter 33: The Man Behind It
Zheng Yanming's attitude is very tough, even if he is facing the Marquis of Lingdong County, he has no intention of giving in.
Others are afraid of him, but he is not afraid, even if the Hou Ye has great doubts about this county test, but the result has been decided, and no one can change it.
As for appeals, how can it be so easy, Xie Cang and Lin Yuanzhi think that Su Qi'an's ten strategies for governing the country are talented, but he and Wei Zhentang both feel that they are guilty of the following crimes, and it is good if they are not punished.
This matter, whether it is in the county guard or even the state pastor, Zheng Yanming is also reasonable, does he believe that for the sake of a small talent, Xie Cang really dares to make a big fuss?
Even if it is a big trouble, most of it is a lawsuit, and the result cannot be changed.
Seeing Zheng Yanming so strong, Xie Cang looked at him deeply, and after a long time, he said coldly.
"Zheng Daru, if you insist on this, Ben Hou won't say much, I just hope that you won't regret your decision when the time comes."
"Regrets? Hmph, Xie Hou is threatening me? Zheng Yanming snorted coldly, quite disdainful.
He is a dignified incumbent Confucian in the imperial court, not to mention a marquis, even if he is a county guard or a state pastor, he has to give some face.
Just kidding, if he was so easily threatened, then he could retire directly, so as not to lose the face of the Hanlin Academy.
The atmosphere in the room instantly became solemn, and it was obvious that the two of them were here together.
Wei Zhentang, who was standing behind him, looked dignified, but his heart was full of joy.
This is the result he wants to see, and fortunately he invited this incumbent Confucian in time, otherwise he would not be able to resist this Xie Hou if he really let him face this Xie Hou.
Xie Cang showed a look of regret and said coldly, "Okay, Zheng Daru, this is what you asked for, Ben Hou will let you see clearly today how important this Su Qi'an is." ”
When the words fell, he thought that Xie Cang would use force to force Zheng Yanming to give in, but in fact, Fang Jingzhi behind him took a step forward.
Glancing at the three of them, with a wave of their robes, a pair of finely crafted scrolls were taken out.
The scroll opened, Fang Jingzhi showed a respectful look, and then said loudly.
"The county has an order, the results of this county examination, if Su Qi'an of Lingbei County does not win the promotion, the county cherishes the talent, and considers it as appropriate, especially to add a lifting quota, this order is issued, the invigilator below only needs to implement it, no need to say more, if there is an obstruction, it will be severely punished."
The voice fell, and in an instant, the solemn atmosphere fell silent in an instant, and Zheng Yanming, who was still in control just now, panicked all of a sudden.
His eyes flickered, staring at the scroll in Fang Jingzhi's hand, and he hesitated, "This... Is this county order really? ”
Fang Jingzhi closed the scroll and said coldly, "Hehe, the county guard order is here, if the Great Confucian doesn't believe it, you can take a look." ”
Seeing Fang Jingzhi looking so confident, Zheng Yanming's heart was half cold.
This county guard, as the name suggests, is an order issued by a county guard.
After all, Daliang is governed by counties, although there is still a state pastor jurisdiction above, but the state pastor cannot be comprehensive about everything in a state.
Therefore, the position of the county keeper is the backbone of the state pastor, and in order to better manage a county, the county guard is specially given an absolute privilege, that is, the county guard.
As soon as the county guard order is issued, even if it is a county marquis in the county, the Confucian of the imperial court cannot interfere, otherwise there is a suspicion of interfering in the government affairs of a county.
Although the power of this county guard order is large, it is definitely not a county guard who can issue it arbitrarily, not only has a limit on the number of times, but a county guard only has a maximum of five times, and more importantly, each county guard order is issued, and it is known to the state pastor.
It is equivalent to saying that the issuance of the county guard order is tacitly supported by the state pastor.
This revealed signal is what makes Zheng Yanming sit on pins and needles.
A small talent in Lingbei County not only has the support of a county marquis behind him, but also alarms the county guard and even the state pastor.
"Who is this Su Qi'an?"
Zheng Yanming's eyes flashed, and countless thoughts flashed in his mind, if he didn't figure out this matter, he wouldn't know how he would die one day.
Although Xie Cang and Fang Jingzhi were very unhappy with Zheng Yanming, they were not aimed at death, no matter how they said that they were all Confucian of the Hanlin Academy, they were really anxious and troublesome.
This time, I just want to get justice for Su Qi'an, just teach this great Confucian some lessons, there is no need to press step by step.
At this time, Xie Cang whispered three words, "Spring Breeze Courtyard." ”
It was these three words that made Zheng Yanming's pupils shrink, and with his brain, he quickly figured it out.
Outsiders have always said that there is an official background behind Chunfeng Academy, and Zheng Yanming also knows it, but what he didn't expect was that this official family turned out to be the county guard of Chuandu County.
"If this county warden is involved, wouldn't it be the state sheriff..."
Thinking of this, Zheng Yanming didn't dare to continue thinking about it, and some sweat oozed from his forehead.
He was able to become the invigilator of the county exam this time, so he naturally received an invitation from Wei Zhentang.
In the early years, he was not a Confucian, and when he was still a cloth cloth, he was taken care of by the Wei family, and this time he came just to repay a favor.
I thought he was just a talented showman, but with him as a Confucian of the Hanlin Academy, it was not as simple as pinching an ant to death.
Who would have thought that this pulling out of the basket and bringing out the mud, a small Su Qi'an, would invisibly involve so many big people.
This is also how the county guard, who is hundreds of miles away, learned the news, and it is explained at this time.
Su Qi'an wrote poems to Lu Xiaowan in Chunfeng Courtyard, which suddenly doubled Lu Xiaowan's value, and the Chuandu County General Hospital took people over as soon as possible.
As the county guard behind the scenes of the Spring Breeze Academy, this news is naturally clear, and he also understands this Lingbei talent.
But on the contrary, he had to intervene and target Su Qi'an, causing him to fall off the list, such a talented man who could increase the income of Chunfeng Academy, was targeted in this way.
In doing so, he is tantamount to cutting off the financial routes of many big people such as the county guard, and cutting off the financial routes of people is equivalent to killing his parents.
The county guard issued the county guard order this time, firstly, to give justice to Su Qi'an, which also revealed a warning to him.
If there is a next time, I am afraid that he, an incumbent Confucian, will have to retire immediately, thinking of this, Zheng Yanming glanced at Wei Zhentang, who was already as stunned as a wooden chicken.
Almost, he was destroyed in the hands of this idiot, if it weren't for the fact that there were other people in the room, he would have beaten Wei Zhentang for everything,
Zheng Yanming thought about everything clearly, immediately changed his face, and hurriedly said.
"This matter is the old man's confusion, fortunately, there is the county guard's discernment, Xie Hou's reminder, otherwise the old man will definitely make a big mistake, and everything in this matter will be handled by the county guard."
"If Xie Hou can see Su Qi'an in the future, he will definitely say sorry to him for me."
Xie Cang looked at Zheng Yanming's changing face, and was quite disdainful in his heart, but he didn't show it.
Being able to let an incumbent Confucian say this kind of thing is already very respectful, and Xie Cang still has to go down the stairs.
"Da Ru can have this kind of thought, Ben Hou is also very pleased, it was a misunderstanding, now it's open, it's okay, Ben Hou just said something heavy, and I hope Da Ru will take care of it."
"Hey, what Xie Hou said, it's a misunderstanding, just say it."
The two of them who were still tense just now had a 100-degree change in their attitudes, and several people present all showed expressions.
has been in the officialdom for so many years, who is not an old fox, how can there be an eternal enemy, only eternal interests.
When the atmosphere in the room was almost relaxed, suddenly, a figure burst in in a little panic.
The person who came was none other than Captain Wang, Fang Jingzhi touched his eyebrows and said a little displeased.
"Captain Wang, don't you see something important to discuss here? What's so much fuss, no sense at all. ”
Captain Wang apologized again and again, the anxiety on his face did not decrease by half a minute, and he said continuously.
"I hope you adults will forgive me, the little ones are also in a hurry, Su... Mr. Su is gone. ”
"What... What! You make it clear. ”
Before Fang Jingzhi could speak, Xie Cang spoke directly, his voice was cold, and that feeling made Captain Wang feel a lot of pressure.
He hurriedly explained, "Originally, according to the instructions of the county magistrate, we have been secretly protecting Mr. Su's safety, but after the release of the list, Mr. Su should be in a bad mood, and we are not good to approach and disturb, so I saw Mr. Su go back to the inn." ”
"But later, for a whole day, Mr. Su didn't come out, which made us feel surprised, and we had a bad premonition, so we broke in directly, pushed the door open, and Su Qi'an had already left."
"Gone? What can Mr. Su leave behind? Letters or something. ”
"No, Mr. Su left in a hurry, very simply, it looks like he should have been walking for half a day."
Xie Cang's brows furrowed, his eyes flashed, and he swept everyone in the room, and there was an extremely strong release of coldness.
Everyone present felt Xie Cang's chill.
At this time, Captain Wang thought of something similarly, and added, "Oh, by the way, I remembered, it is said that before Mr. Su left, he told a thin monkey about the gold oil, as if something had happened in his village, and he hurried back." ”
As soon as these words came out, everyone obviously felt that Xie Cang's chill weakened, and quickly dissipated invisibly.
As if he knew the cause and effect, he snorted coldly, and then spoke, "Fang County order, pass on my order, immediately transfer 300 soldiers, and immediately follow me to Dongshan Village." ”
"Xia Guan understands." Fang Jingzhi received the order, and walked out quickly with Captain Wang.
As a great Confucian, Zheng Yanming naturally saw something, and it was very appropriate to open his mouth at this time.
"Since Xie Hou has something, hurry up and get busy, you don't have to waste time here with the old man, the old man is here to stay away from Xie Hou Triumphantly, if there is anything that needs the old man's help, Xie Hou can just speak."
"Zheng Lao has a heart," then Ben Hou won't talk to Lin Lao and Zheng Lao to rest, Ben Hou went. ”
Xie Cang arched his hand, turned around and left with Tong Zhan.
After Xie Cang left, the air pressure in the room was much smaller, worthy of being from a military background, and the killing aura revealed just now made the two Confucians a little unbearable.
Zheng Yanming turned his head, glanced at Lin Yuanzhi, and suddenly said quietly, "Old Lin, do you really know anything about Su Qi'an?" Just to cherish talents, gave a pertinent score? ”