Chapter 574 He Ao, Minister of the Ministry of Punishment
Liu Bei visited the thatched cottage three times before meeting Zhuge; Guan Yu passed five passes and killed six generals before meeting the emperor's uncle; Zhu Ping'an also experienced the experience of boiling eagles and killing chickens to scare monkeys before he could see the Ministry of Punishment Shangshu He Ao.
It’s just pity that Qu Zhixian was killed and half his life was taken away.
Of course, even without Zhu Ping'an, Quzhi County would not be able to escape the pain of today's cane. No way, this is life. You are a swordsman, and I am a fish. If you don't have strong strength, you will only be pressed on the cutting board.
After Zhu Pingan watched the government officials carry the bloody Quzhi County away, he saw He Ao, the Minister of Punishment, who was surrounded by several officials.
The Secretary of the Ministry of Justice is an old man over fifty years old. His hair has turned white, but he has the demeanor of an honest and capable old man. He is broad-shouldered and round-waisted, and has a strong figure. He is at least half a head taller than himself. His skin color is not that of a scholar, but that of a warrior. His skin is a bit like his father's bronze color. So strong and powerful, no wonder it can withstand the imperial staffs of two emperors. This body looks like it can withstand beatings. If it were other weak officials, they would be lucky to be able to withstand one imperial staff. Ten officials would be able to withstand two imperial staffs. You have to hang eight. Especially during the Jiajing Ceremony Dispute, the Imperial Staff was real. Sixteen of the one hundred and twenty-four officials were killed on the spot, twenty-seven were dying, and seven or eight more did not survive a few days after returning. indivual.
He Shangshu walked with eight-character steps, walking at the front, followed closely by two officials and several subordinates. He Shangshu's steps were not fast, but he was very imposing. At first glance, he had been in a high position for a long time. Very leadership style.
He Shangshu just glanced at Zhu Pingan, but that glance made people very stressed. Zhu Pingan felt like he was being stared at by a tiger in the forest, but fortunately the tiger was taking a nap. Maybe he was full, or maybe he was a picky eater, and he didn't pay much attention to himself and just glanced at himself.
However, what can tigers do? Many tigers have become cushions on people’s seats, and even tiger whips have been soaked in wine.
What's more, this fierce tiger has now become a dog under Yan Song's family. It's a pity that he has survived the imperial staffs of two generations of emperors, but he is kneeling at Yan Song's side, and there is no guarantee of his death.
"Xiaoguan Zhu Pingan has met Lord He and all of you."
Zhu Pingan raised his head and looked at the Minister of Justice and his entourage who were getting closer and closer. He stood firm with a respectful look on his face. He clasped his hands to salute, straightened his arms forward, slightly bent his right hand inward, attached his left hand to it, moved both hands from top to bottom from forehead height to chest height, and at the same time bent down forty-five degrees to salute.
Closing hands like this and saluting twice.
Afterwards, Zhu Pingan remained bent over and motionless.
Not bowing down for five pecks of rice means having integrity and not being swayed by others. In ancient times, it was normal to clasp your hands and give a big gift when you met a high-ranking person. Even Hai Rui of "Beacon Hill" did not have to bow his hands to Shangguan in salute, but the officials around him knelt down to Shangguan to highlight that he was standing.
Of course, Hai Rui definitely didn't bend as hard as he did, it was the standard two times. Haha, if Hai Rui saw this scene here, he would definitely laugh at himself. Zhu Ping'an bent over and raised the corners of his lips.
One second
Two seconds
Zhu Ping'an bent over and counted silently. It had been two seconds since he saluted and said hello, but he still hadn't heard from He Aoyou, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice. What a response.
At the third second, Zhu Ping'an heard an inaudible "hmm" sound. There was no unnecessary sound, and there was no ups and downs in the sound track. He Shangshu probably didn't even nod his head. .
Talking to such a strong man in such a low voice. You are constipated.
Zhu Ping'an bent over and twitched the corners of his mouth without leaving a trace, and then replied loudly, "Thank you, sir." Then he stood up, with a respectful look on his face, even more respectful than the doctor Zhai Juntao on the side.
When Ming officials meet, if their official positions are of the same level, then it is enough to bow to each other or hold hands twice; if one party has a lower official position than the other party, then they have to move to the right and bow to each other. Hands twice, high-ranking officials nodded in reply. At the same time, there is an unwritten rule, that is, when officials with low official positions clasp their hands in salute, they must salute greatly, just like Zhu Pingan.
As for He Ao, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, whoever has a high official position can return the favor as he pleases.
"Your Excellency, please take a seat." Zhai Juntao, the official of the Qing Dynasty, smiled and welcomed He Ao, the Minister of Punishment, to the center of the room.
"Master Wang, Master Liu, please." Doctor Zhai Juntao said hello to the other two colleagues with a smile.
"Mr. Zhai, you're welcome, please." Mr. Wang and Mr. Liu bowed their hands in return, bowed to each other and sat down.
Not just intentionally or unintentionally, everyone greeted each other and sat down. Only Zhu Pingan was left in the room, unattended and unattended, standing there, like a monkey in the zoo. People were watching.
"Hey, Pingan, why are you still standing? Sit down."
After standing for a few seconds, Zhai Juntao seemed to have just discovered that Zhu Pingan was still standing, and let out a sigh. , and asked Zhu Pingan to sit down.
"Thank you, sir." Zhu Ping'an did not refuse. After thanking him, he sat down at the lowest position.
"Are you Zhu Pingan?" Mr. Wang, who was sitting under He Shangshu, turned his attention to Zhu Pingan, raised his chin and asked in a formal manner.
Nonsense, Dr. Zhai called me safe when I just gave up my seat. I am not Zhu Ping'an or who else. Of course, Zhu Pingan would not say that.
"Yes, the lower official Zhu Pingan has met all of you."
Zhu Pingan stood up and saluted again, then glanced at the officials above him and followed He Aotong, the Minister of Punishment In addition to Mr. Wang, there was another Mr. Liu who came. As for the other subordinates, they can be ignored.
Wasn't there Jin Yiwei who was just jointly trying the case of Magistrate Qu? Why didn't you see it? This Mr. Wang, who is in his forties, is definitely not a Jin Yiwei. The official uniforms he is wearing are not the uniforms of Jin Yiwei. The official uniforms on Mr. Liu's body are also not those of Jin Yiwei. The clothes are not Jinyiwei uniforms. Maybe the Jin Yiwei from the joint trial had other errands and didn't come over.
"Yes." Mr. Wang who asked the question nodded, and then asked He Ao, the minister of the Ministry of Justice, who was sitting high up, with his eyes, and then looked at Zhu Ping'an and asked, "You don't have to be nervous. This time we just understand After confirming the date with the Metropolitan Procuratorate and the factory guard, we will inform you and Zhao Qianhu to come to lodge a petition."
Haha
Well, I have done it three times before. After repeated urging, I am no longer in a hurry. This is evident from the position of the Ministry of Punishment.
It seems that this petition will definitely be troublesome.
Zhu Ping'an was not surprised by this. He had been mentally prepared before coming, but now his guess was just fulfilled. (End of this chapter)