Chongzhen Wiretapping System

Chapter 119
Fang Fengnian, who was convalescing at home, was arrested and imprisoned by Dongchang. This matter is not trivial, and many officials are paying attention to the follow-up of this matter.

Although Fang Fengnian died, it didn't matter much to them.But at this time, the timing is a bit special.

The eunuch Wang Zhixin and others in charge of the imperial horse supervisor, and the chief assistant Liu Yuliang were all beheaded and hung there to warn people who came later.There is a faint feeling that a storm is coming, and no matter what the official is, as long as he commits a crime and is arrested by Dongchang, he is basically doomed.

Regarding the possibility of such a situation, many officials also had to think of Wei Zhongxian, who was in charge of the East Factory during the Tianqi Dynasty, took advantage of the special features of the East Factory, and how many people were arrested and killed!
Therefore, the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty can be said to be in danger for everyone.Some people were already thinking about hugging Cao Huachun's lap, while others began to join forces and try to fight Cao Huachun on the matter of Fang Feng Nian. Suddenly, a different kind of storm was about to come to the capital.

However, what they never expected was that before they took any action, Dongchang quickly released Fang Fengnian. In addition to confiscating dirty silver, he was demoted seven ranks, from the second rank to the fifth rank. The magistrate of Dezhou Prefecture, went to the ruins that were breached by the Manchu Qing army to become an official.

Surprised, they also quickly found out some details. For example, the emperor personally visited the Dongchang Prison, so Fang Fengnian was given this punishment, not the crime of beheading as they had imagined.

If there were no senior officials who had killed the inner and outer courts before, these officials would probably think that the punishment given by the other party every year was too severe.After all, it was only more than 1000 taels of dirty silver, but it was downgraded so many levels, and was punished as the parent officer of the ruins.

But at this time, they all breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that such a punishment would only be good for the year, and it was the emperor's kindness!
The same thing, the expected value is not the same, the result is so different.And this is also one of the purposes that Emperor Chongzhen wanted to treat differently.

Many officials ran to condolences to Fang Fengnian, after all, he was released from the Dongchang prison.In the eyes of civil servants, this comes from honor.

In front of Fang Fengnian, they were filled with righteous indignation, denouncing Dongchang and Cao Huachun.Originally thought that this would resonate with Fang Fengnian, but unexpectedly, Fang Fengnian's attitude was very cold, and he just said to them: "This old man has owed a holy grace, so why complain? I have been an official for a long time, and I have forgotten my duty as an official." Yes. You guys, take this old man as a lesson, do your part, and don’t disappoint the grace of God!"

In this world, how many people are willing to listen to such harsh words, but they feel that they have a hot face with a cold ass, and they will inevitably break up!

As a result, Liu Yuliang, a cabinet minister, was killed, Fang Fengnian was demoted, and only Xue Guoguan and Yang Sichang were left in the cabinet.With such a huge territory of the Ming Empire, there are countless memorials every day, and there are only two assistant ministers, which is really a bit small.

Of course, in the history of the Ming Dynasty, the two assistant ministers were actually not the least.At the end of the Wanli period, there was only one auxiliary minister, Ye Xianggao, who lasted for seven years and was known as "Duxiang".

At this time, Emperor Chongzhen knew that the news of the fall of Jinan would soon reach the capital, and by that time the focus of the court would definitely be on this matter.Therefore, before the news reached the capital, he wanted to make up some assistant ministers to handle the government affairs.

But what he didn't expect was that after the decree was issued, the Minister of the Ministry of Officials finally said with a bitter face that there were no candidates for the court to recommend.

For a moment, Emperor Chongzhen thought that those ministers were worried about being killed in the cabinet. After all, the head of the first assistant was chopped off and hung on the Zhengyang Gate.But when he came back to his senses, he felt that this was not the reason.After all, Fang Fengnian, he let it go.

Therefore, Emperor Chongzhen was surprised and asked Tian Weijia, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, "Why is there not even a list? This counts the days, and several days have passed, right?"

Tian Weijia's expression was a bit awkward, and he replied helplessly: "The basic conditions for the ministers mentioned by His Majesty may be a little vague, and all the officials are afraid that they do not meet the conditions and dare not report, so they cannot give the court's recommendation list!"

In fact, there are still people who want to be officials.But the Minister of the Ministry of Officials and the official of Ke Dao are afraid that if they are found by Dongchang to be ineligible and listed on the court recommendation list, they will be jointly and severally responsible.

In the past, as long as he discussed with the factory owner Cao Huachun, he might be able to earn a lot of extra money.But now, Cao Huachun has changed his temper, Dongchang is still very active, Dongchang has already found out several major cases, Fang Fengnian with the best ending was demoted seven grades in a row.In such a dire situation, they cannot afford the possible consequences.

Emperor Chongzhen was a little speechless when he heard his answer.Because he remembers very clearly that the basic conditions for officials to be promoted by the court are: to be honest and honest, to have experience in local government, and to be a senior official in Xinjiang with good political performance.

Logically speaking, this condition should be the most basic condition, and the requirements are also clear at a glance, so there is no ambiguity, right?
Thinking of this, Emperor Chongzhen frowned and asked: "Tian Qing explained clearly, what is vague?"

"This..." Tian Weijia hesitated a little, but then he came back to his senses. Such a hesitant answer is considered impolite before the imperial court, so he quickly added, "I don't know how specific the level of integrity required by His Majesty is?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Emperor Chongzhen immediately understood what Wang Chengen confessed before.

It seems that the Ming Dynasty basically had no officials and no corruption!Seeing is believing!
Thinking of this, Emperor Chongzhen couldn't help shaking his head. From another aspect, it was also thanks to the rectification of the factory guards, so that all officials would be afraid and dare not do whatever they wanted.If it is not rectified, it will be like the original Emperor Chongzhen who was deceived by the officials of the foreign court in collusion with the factory guards. It is estimated that he will only wake up at the moment before he hanged himself, and then make a desperate complaint of "all officials misunderstood me".

If the government is so corrupt and the law does not punish the public, we can only consider following the practice of Hong Kong in later generations in cracking down on rogue police officers.But not now, but after the war.

Thinking of this, Emperor Chongzhen lost interest in continuing the conversation, and waved Tian Weijia back.

The layoff of personnel in the palace is still going on. After all, this is a big deal, and it cannot be done in one go.Emperor Chongzhen was also worried about the bank matters these days.

He found that in this era, the prototype of a bank already exists, but it is not only a bank, a bank, but also a pawn shop, and the interest rate is very high.According to the calculation of later generations, all of them are loan sharks.Once a national-level bank is established, it will definitely be profitable, but it will have conflicts of interest with those existing practitioners.

But let’s ignore these, at least put up a sign before the news from Jinan, so as not to be affected by the following things.

Thinking of this, Emperor Chongzhen chose a confiscated shop and hung a sign out: Daming Royal Bank!
Well, the Daming Royal Bank opened so quietly. In fact, there is nothing inside, just a signboard.

However, the name is too big, "Da Ming Royal", one can tell it is from the palace, and someone naturally noticed it, but before they can figure out what's going on, Lu Xiangsheng's urgent delivery arrives at the capital.

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