Rebirth: From being expelled from the imperial court to becoming a high-ranking official

Qin Yunhe had no idea how Gao Yuan was doing in his studies of classics, poetry and prose, but he was certain that his knowledge would not be too bad.

People like Gao Yuan are both capable and good at weighing the pros and cons. If he enters the official career, he will surely not do anything foolish.

As long as we are not confused, it is a good thing rather than a bad thing for the people.

Gao Yuan was slightly stunned. This was indeed a good way out.

In fact, even if Qin Yunhe didn't remind him, he would definitely take part in the tribute examination as long as there was one.

"Yes, thank you for your concern."

The reason why he thanked her was because he heard comfort in the inspector's words, and he also felt the inspector's appreciation and regret for him.

Qin Yunhe nodded: "You go back first, I will have someone verify these two things as soon as possible, and then I will ask someone to invite you if there is any need."

Gao Yuan stood up and bowed, "Yes, Gao Yuan is always at your service. I'll take my leave."

Gao Yuan respectfully left the side hall.

After leaving the City God Temple, Tian Zongyao's sedan chair had just arrived at the gate when an official was lifting the curtain of the sedan chair.

Gao Yuan immediately stepped aside, and when Tian Zongyao came out, he immediately bowed and saluted: "Mr. Magistrate."

"Ah, Chengfeng," the magistrate glanced at him and said casually, "Why are you here, the inspector?"

"I am here to thank the inspector for his lenient treatment."

Tian Zongyao naturally knew that in that situation the inspector only stopped him from taking one subject, which was indeed a light punishment.

That’s why people say Gao Yuan is sensible. If other students were as sensible as Gao Yuan, he would have less worries.

"What does the inspector say?"

"The inspector encouraged the students not to lose heart. Although one of the subjects was suspended, it was just in time for the selection of tribute students. If they could pass the examination and enter the Imperial Academy, it would be a good way out."

The Inspector is very kind and merciful.

Tian Zongyao sighed, and felt even more that his judgment was correct. The Inspector General did not want to make a big deal out of this.

After all, the previous inspector was reported because he was too ruthless in his work.

Feeling relieved, Tian Zongyao stopped chatting with Gao Yuan, straightened his clothes and walked towards the gate of City God Temple.

Gao Yuan bowed and saw Tian Zongyao off.

Qin Yunhe had just started to study how to investigate Tian Zongyao with the few names left by Gao Yuan when an official came to report that County Magistrate Tian wanted to see him.

Qin Yunhe asked Wang He to put the papers away before asking someone to invite Tian Zongyao in.

The two men greeted each other and sat down.

"What's up, Magistrate Tian?"

Tian Zongyao said with a bit of embarrassment: "Your Excellency said in the hall that I will be judged later. I am here to take responsibility for my crime."

Confess the crime? Qin Yunhe raised his eyebrows but said nothing.

Tian Zongyao continued, "Your Excellency, I was indeed anxious and did this foolish thing. I hope you will be lenient with me because this is my first offense and I am concerned about maintaining stability in the area..."

Tian Zongyao spoke more and more softly, and naturally took out something from his sleeve and presented it to Qin Yunhe with both hands.

Qin Yunhe first watched him put his hand into his sleeve and didn't know what he was going to do. After he saw that he had a golden tiger as big as half of his palm in his hand, he finally couldn't help laughing out loud.

He was still thinking about how to verify and handle the two things Gao Yuan mentioned and how to dismiss Tian Zongyao, but Tian Zongyao ended up bringing him to the door himself.

This will save him a lot of trouble.

It turns out that we can't be too impatient when doing things, we still have to follow the procedures.

Qin Yunhe raised his eyes to look at Tian Zongyao, then looked at the golden tiger: "Gold?"

When Tian Zongyao saw Qin Yunhe couldn't help laughing, he was completely sure that he had figured out the inspector's thoughts, and he also smiled with a slightly flattering tone.

Tian Zongyao flattered him and extended his hand forward again: "Pure gold, solid."

Tian Zongyao lowered his voice, as if he was afraid that others would hear him, but his tone was filled with uncontrollable excitement.

Wang He, who was standing behind Qin Yunhe, felt numb all over. It was really terrifying.

If a touring censor accepts bribes, his crime will be three levels higher.

He didn't want to be here, let alone witness this process.

Qin Yunhe turned around to look at Wang He who was at a loss, and said, "Come, Wang He, put it away."

Wang He's heart was pounding like a drum and he hurriedly obeyed the order.

After he took it in a panic, Qin Yunhe continued, "This is stolen evidence. If anything goes wrong, you will be held responsible."

Turning around, the smile on Tian Zongyao's face had frozen. Qin Yunhe slowly said, "Tian Zongyao, you really don't know how to live or die."

Qin Yunhe led people to search Tian Zongyao's residence and indeed found a set of chess sets with fine workmanship and a long history. After many people testified, it was indeed the ancestral chess sets that his brother gave to Tian Zongyao during the inheritance dispute case.

Tian Zongyao was charged with another crime.

Qin Yunhe sent someone to find the Feng brothers who were fighting over the inheritance and brought them to the county government office for a new trial.

After investigation, it was confirmed that the younger brother was indeed the son of the concubine who was driven out of the Feng family. Qin Yunhe ordered the eldest brother of the Feng family to divide the property into two and share it equally with his younger brother.

Soon, a notice was issued that the magistrate Tian Zongyao was dismissed, and the inspector informed the people of Pingyin County that if they had any grievances or injustices, they could go to the City God Temple to appeal.

Anyone who has been bullied or coerced by county officials, or anyone who has evidence that the county magistrate and others have been corrupt, abused their power, and bullied the local people, may report it.

When the people in the county saw that the magistrate had been dismissed, they went to the City God Temple to appeal for justice and report the crime.

Lin Chan, Gao Yu and others persuaded many students and fellow students in the county who had paid the seal-sealing fees to come to the City God Temple to testify.

Everything Tian Zongyao did in the county was revealed one by one.

He amassed bribes, accepted bribes and committed corruption, sold seals, and privately altered documents, allowing his men to run rampant in the countryside.

As for the additional consumption and taxes listed by Lin Chan and others in the county, they are indeed, as Gao Yuan said, stuck between what can be pursued and what cannot be pursued.

However, since there is already a lot of evidence against Tian Zongyao, these can all be investigated together.

While Tian Zongyao was being dealt with, Liu Zizhen was also quickly taken to the county government office.

Seeing that the county magistrate had been dismissed, Liu Zizhen finally felt relieved and told the whole story in detail. He also handed over the guarantor that the teacher had pretended to be him.

Qin Yunhe immediately dismissed the instructor and detained him temporarily.

After interrogation, the teacher confessed that he had accepted money and helped others to provide guarantees in their names, and that he had colluded with the magistrate to collect money and stamp the guarantee.

Many people in the county were bullied and extorted by yamen runners, but they did not dare to report it at first. It was not until they saw the magistrate, the teacher, the chief clerk and others being dismissed and imprisoned one after another that they came to the county to complain.

Qin Yunhe stayed in Pingyin County for many days, compiling evidence of the crimes of the magistrate, the teacher, the chief clerk and others.

The instructor and the chief clerk were directly dismissed, and the county magistrate was removed from his post and taken to the capital for discussion and punishment.

Yamen runners and clerks who were reported or implicated in the forgery of documents were either caned or dismissed from their jobs, and were dealt with one by one.

By the time all matters were settled, it was almost mid-August.

Qin Yunhe breathed a sigh of relief after finally finishing all the tasks at hand that day.

Wang He has also been busy these days, and now that he is finally done, he can finally breathe a sigh of relief.

"Sir, are we going to celebrate the August Festival in Pingyin County?"

"No, I will set off for Changde Prefecture tomorrow to see what the Changde prefect has to say."