In fact, in the Ming Dynasty, if you put aside personnel matters, the job of Shoufu is not difficult from a technical point of view.

Many of the votes can be dismissed with clichés such as "as usual" and "under the army", and there is no need to spend any effort.

For example, after the impeachment of a high-ranking official like Shen Li, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, under normal circumstances, it is a shilling for the parties to defend themselves, which is also the privilege of big people.

However, Shen Shoufu, who had been impeached and tossed in the past two years, did not think it was a big deal to see the excitement, and drafted a "verification by the Metropolitan Procuratorate", which quickly spread the matter at once, and became a great pleasure in the officialdom of the Beijing Division at the end of the year.

The officials who heard the news inquired one after another, whose subordinate general is this Pan Shizhang, who is so brave!

The impeachment of Shen Li, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, is not unusual, but the impeachment of Shen Li for shielding Lin Tailai is particularly unusual!

Even in the increasingly hyped rhetoric, this technique is quite explosive.

Approaching the end of the year, even Shen Shangshu, who is conscientious and has always wanted to comprehensively promote the reform of the etiquette system, can't help but have a bit of a chaotic mentality.

When he saw that the Imperial Procuratorate had sent the imperial history to verify with him on the issue of "shielding Lin Tailai", he was only confused.

"Who is Pan Shizhang?" Shen Shangshu subconsciously asked a question that many people had asked.

The nobles forget a lot of things, and Shen Shangshu really forgot the name of Pan Yushi, a small character.

The left and right curtain seats replied: "This Pan Yushi came to visit two days ago, saying that Lin Tailai colluded with the hawkers to lack catties and ty, and bullied the market. He also instructed domestic slaves to beat more than a dozen people on the street, and asked the Ministry of Rites to deprive Lin Tailai of his fame.

And the proprietor, you don't think it's necessary, and invite this Pan Yushi out. ”

Now Shen Shangshu remembered that there was indeed such a thing, and he felt ridiculous at that time, so he sent the person away.

Isn't it ridiculous that Lin Tailai colluded with hawkers to lack catties and two? Even if it's true, what can Lin Tailai do?

Although he really wanted to end Lin Tailai completely, he would not do useless work, so he did not agree to Pan Yushi's nonsensical request to deprive Lin Tailai of his fame at that time, and let Pan Yushi leave.

Shen Shangshu didn't think that this impeachment could shake him, but he felt that he might have encountered an officialdom.

The reckless visit that day, coupled with the stupid impeachment of himself, how do you look at this Pan Yushi, how do you think this person is stupid and stupid.

Since there are more and more nepotism in officialdom, newcomers often have "rich experience" in their academic origins, and stupid raw melons and eggs are becoming more and more rare.

So Shen Shangshu frowned and asked, "How did he become the imperial historian?" There was no one to tell him what to do? ”

The curtain seat replied dutifully: "I have inquired, this uncle of Pan Shizhang Pan Yushi is still in the Jiajing Dynasty to the Nanjing Military Department, and there is probably some shadow, but at most, that's all." ”

In the heart of an old bureaucrat like Shen Shangshu, the political spectrum of Pan Yushi was quickly sketched - his ancestors were once broad, and he had a little connections, so he was sent to the position of Yushi, but there was no one in the family who could guide him to the rules.

After the measurement, Shen Shangshu instructed the curtain seat: "You go and contact him, and by the way, I will instruct him what to do." ”

Before leaving, the curtain seat reminded: "I don't know if there is someone behind it this time." ”

Shen Shangshu thought for a while and said, "It shouldn't be, if a person has the ability to instruct Yushi to attack me, how can he come up with such a stupid impeachment?" ”

It can be said that this impeachment has no lethal effect on Shen Shangshu at all, so what's the point of making so much effort to instruct an imperial historian to do such a thing?

The curtain sat down and asked, "What does Todo do?" Defend yourself or admit your mistakes? ”

After the minister is impeached, he must take a position on the court, and there are roughly two ways to deal with it.

One is to defend himself against the court from the perspective that he is not wrong; The other is to admit that he is at fault and ask the court to punish him.

Regarding this kind of small impeachment that has no power or strong people to support him at first glance, Shen Shangshu didn't intend to waste too much time, and after a little thought, he said:

"If the people who were injured by Lin Tailai are all from the Zheng family, then I will defend myself and can't admit my mistake."

The logic here is that he can't admit that it was wrong to let Lin Tailai go before.

Otherwise, it may cause others to misunderstand that he suppressed Lin Tailai in order to help the Zheng family.

After understanding Shen Shangshu's thoughts, the curtain seat went out to run errands, and another doorman began to help Shen Shangshu prepare a draft.

Then Shen Shangshu put this matter behind him, the big guy naturally has the style of the big guy, in Shen Shangshu's heart, this little thing is only worth wasting half an hour at most.

At the end of the year, there was more movement among officials, so the streets of Xicheng were full of hurried officials and their entourage.

Today afternoon, there was some movement in the old alley of Li Ge, which attracted many passers-by to watch.

I saw that at the gate of the Lin Mansion, there were more than 20 big men standing in the shape of a man, staring at the door with fierce eyes.

On the opposite side of these big men was a young imperial historian with three or five errand servants.

The young Yushi shouted towards the gate of the Lin Mansion and the big men, "Lin Tai is here! This court hereby solemnly advises you to honestly return to the case and accept the punishment! ”

The words of this young imperial historian caused the laughter of the big men, and the door of the Lin Mansion seemed to be filled with happy air, and a big man shouted: "Master Yu Shi might as well come in and arrest people!" ”

The young Yushi rebuked in a louder voice: "Lin Tailai, don't think that if Shen Shangshu of the Ministry of Etiquette protects you, you can get away with it outside the law and act recklessly!"

As long as this court is still in the office of Xicheng Yushi, he will vow to investigate to the end! ”

Hearing this, some well-informed people in the crowd of onlookers guessed the identity of the young Yushi, and it must be Pan Yushi, who impeached Shen Shangshu.

At this time, a larger giant man came out of the door and shouted to Pan Yushi with a menacing voice:

"Are you finished? Just because of a little thing, you want to ask the Ministry of Rites to take away my Lin Tailai's fame? Or is Shen Shangshu well aware of righteousness, no matter how unreasonable you are! ”

Pan Yushi said fearlessly: "Shen Shangshu is Shen Shangshu, and this hospital is this hospital!" Shen Shangshu is afraid of you, but this hospital is not afraid!

Although this court does not have the power to deprive you of your reputation, it can still punish you within the scope of its duties!

Again, we urge you to do what you want and accept the punishment of the law! ”

"I still have to prepare for the exam, so I don't have time to play with you!" Lin Daguan waved his hand domineeringly, turned around and was about to return to the mansion.

Pan Yushi said to the back of Lin Daguan: "Lin Tailai! If you refuse to return to the case, then you will blame this court for being unkind! ”

Lin Daguan laughed "haha", "Why do you want to be polite?" Break into the Lin Mansion to get me? ”

Pan Yushi said sharply: "If you refuse to return to the case now, then when the entrance is time for the pilot, this court will lead the official to arrest you at the gate of the Gongyuan!" ”

The onlookers were in an uproar when they heard this, if Pan Yushi really did that, Lin Tailai would really not be able to resist.

In such a sensitive and important place as the examination room, and at the same time an occasion when the officials and soldiers were densely gathered, Lin Tailai did not dare to fight and disrupt the examination even if he was superior in force.

However, although this can choke Lin Tailai, Pan Yushi's fate will definitely not be better, and it is a typical way of playing together.

Therefore, Lin Daguan seemed to be also shocked, and said in disbelief: "You have dozens of stones a year, what kind of life are you playing?" ”

Pan Yushi said resolutely: "Shen Shangshu may cherish the black gauze hat, but this court does not dare to take care of itself!" ”

Onlookers: "."

The two of you talk cruelly to each other, why do you always keep Shen Shangshu in and out of your words?

However, Xiao Pan Yushi's momentum seemed to make Lin Daguan frightened, and he said inwardly: "What do you want to do!" ”

Pan Yushi said in an ordered tone: "Now return to the case immediately and accept the punishment of the Xicheng Procuratorate!" ”

Lin Daguan said impatiently: "It's inconvenient today!" We'll talk about it tomorrow! ”

A slightly smart person can hear that Lin Daguan is "cowardly", and it is his last stubbornness not to be brought to justice today.

Pan Yushi glanced at Lin Tailai deeply, "That official will be waiting for you in the Xicheng Procuratorate tomorrow, I hope you don't want to be afraid of crime and run away." ”

Then Pan Yushi took a few officials and left the front of the Lin Mansion with his head held high under the gaze of more than 20 big men.

There was no excitement to see, and the crowd of onlookers here dispersed, but the discussion did not stop.

I have to say that this Pan Yushi, who was silent before, left a very deep impression on everyone today.

Lin Tailai, the number one thug under the Shoufu Sect, has a great reputation, and people in the officialdom of the Beijing Division have basically heard of it.

Three years ago, he fought the brocade guard, beat the honorable, beat the Metropolitan Procuratorate, and finally won the martial arts champion and retreated, and this year he made a comeback to take the liberal arts exam, how vigorous.

But such a fierce man was actually suppressed by Xiao Pan Yushi today!

The official residence area of Xicheng is such a big place, and the news spreads quickly. That night, Shen Shangshu was at home and heard about the excitement at the gate of the Lin Mansion today.

Shen Shangshu's heirs are difficult, he has no biological son so far, and his family is relatively deserted, and he likes to invite fellow villagers to get together.

"He said that you cherish the black gauze hat and are afraid of Lin Tailai, so you protect Lin Tailai and refuse to deprive Lin Tailai of his fame! Many people here heard it! "There's a gossip from a fellow villager tonight.

Shen Shangshu was stunned for a moment, this time he was really careless, there was no flash! Obviously, someone wants to use their own prestige!

Now there is a stark contrast! The lonely Pan Yushi dared to chase and beat Lin Tailai, and dared to impeach the inactive Ministry of Rites, but the Ministry of Rites Shangshu indulged Lin Tailai!

As a leader of Qingliu, Shen Shangshu must not let this trend of public opinion go!

"Wait a minute!" Shen Shangshu accused his fellow villagers, quickly came to the study, called the guest who drafted the manuscript on his behalf, and hurriedly ordered: "The previous manuscript is invalid, and it will be written again!" ”

The doorman replied, "What do you change?" ”

Shen Shangshu instructed again: "In response to Pan Yushi's impeachment, don't defend yourself, just admit your mistakes!" ”

Self-defense and admitting mistakes are two ways to write, if it is self-defense, it is to the effect: there is no problem with my previous disposal, Pan Yushi is unreasonable, and Lin Tailai will not be punished by the Ministry of Rites.

Originally, there was no problem with self-defense, but after the incident at the gate of the Lin Mansion in the afternoon, if he still defended himself like this, he really confirmed those words.

If it is an admitting mistake, it is to the effect: Pan Yushi's impeachment is very right, I did make a small mistake before, and I implore the court to punish him, and the Ministry of Rites will actively correct the mistake and ask Lin Tailai to be deprived of his fame.

After comprehending Shen Shangshu's meaning, the doorman couldn't help but sigh: "Even if you ask Lin Tailai to be deprived of his fame, it's useless, the cabinet will definitely not agree." ”

"Even if it doesn't work, it has to work like this!" Shen Shangshu said undoubtedly: "Now it is not a question of whether it is effective, but a matter of attitude, I must express such an attitude!" ”

And the next day, Shen Shangshu's performance was sent to the palace.

Then on another sunny afternoon, Lin Tailai arrived at the familiar Xicheng Procuratorate, where he had dealt with three years ago.

At this time, some good idlers want to see the excitement and have been waiting here in advance.

Pan Yushi did not sit in the public court, but met Lin Tailai at the gate of the procuratorate.

Lin Tailai said lazily: "Pan Shiyu asked me to take the initiative to return to the case, I don't know how to punish it?" ”

Pan Yushi said coldly: "You go with the official to see the victim, and then judge in person!" ”

Lin Daguan exclaimed: "You are a judge!" Just pass them to the procuratorate, why deign to come to the door! ”

Pan Yushi replied: "The Zheng family is the father of the imperial concubine, and it is also the governor of the imperial seal, so how can it be summoned at will?"

Besides, this official is not a pro-people official, he is originally a patrol official, and most of the cases are judged in person! ”

couldn't help but say that Pan Yushi "escorted" Lin Tailai to the Zheng Mansion, Zheng Guifei and his father's Zheng Mansion.

On the way, Pan Yushi whispered to Lin Tai again: "Shen Shangshu has sent someone to find me." ”

Lin Tailai said indifferently: "What are you doing with him?" At least I made you famous, didn't I? ”

Pan Yushi's feeling is that he seems to have picked up a lot of wool from Shen Shangshu.

When Zheng Chengxian, the national abbot, heard the news that Pan Yushi was escorting Lin Tai to visit, everyone was stunned, what the hell are these civil officials doing?

Wasn't it just because of a little misunderstanding that more than a dozen servants of the Zheng family were beaten? Their Zheng family is all quiet, why are the civil officials not finished?

Besides, when did these civil officials be so kind and come over to help the Zheng family avenge their grievances?

But Uncle Zheng Guotai was eager to try it and was ready to receive it in person.

Zheng Guozhang cautiously instructed his son: "If you go to see Pan Yushi for me, just say that our Zheng family is magnanimous and does not plan to pursue it!" ”

"Didn't we deliberately make things happen, as for being so weak?" Zheng Guotai was a little dissatisfied and said, "Father, you didn't do this in the past." ”

Zheng Guozhang said sternly: "The past is the past, the present is the present, don't make mistakes, just do what your father says!" ”

Then Zheng Guozhang was very uneasy and carefully taught him how to deal with it.

Zheng Guotai accepted his father's order and went to the front yard.

Pan Yushi "escorted" Lin Tailai and decided the case here in the front yard.

Zheng Guotai casually saluted Pan Yushi, and was about to speak, but heard Pan Yushi say first:

"Lin Tailai, the person who should be examined by the Suzhou government, instructed the family to beat fifteen servants of the Zheng family on the street, and the evidence is conclusive!

This court hereby pronounces the verdict, Lin Tailai apologizes to the Zheng family in person, and compensates the decoction medicine silver fifteen taels! Please also ask the Ministry of Rites to deprive Lin Tailai of his fame! ”

If it is a civilian who beats someone like this, he will definitely not only lose money and apologize, but also suffer from flesh and skin. But Lin Tailai is a man after all, and he has the privilege of being exempt from corporal punishment.

Before Zheng Guotai could react, Lin Daguan bowed to Uncle Zheng ninety degrees and said, "I'm sorry! It's all in the making! ”

Then Lin Tailai took out three ingots of official silver, the kind of five taels each, and forcibly broke the hand of the uncle of the country, and stuffed the official silver into the hand of the uncle of the country.

Pan Yushi next to him nodded and said, "It's okay, the punishment here of this court is complete!" ”

Lin Daguan immediately changed his face, pointed at Uncle Zheng Guo and shouted:

"I, Lin Tailai, am not afraid of your Zheng family, but I only confessed because of the threat of Shen Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites to deprive me of my fame!"

Uncle Zheng Guo, who was holding fifteen taels of official silver: "."

What the hell is this horse-riding horse, I didn't say a word!

(End of chapter)