Chapter 1173: The Minister of Imperial History and the Dog (Part 1)
Many civil and military officials of the Tang Dynasty had many friends with Fang Jun, but few had any grudges with him. Among the many people who wish to skin and dismantle Fang Jun, Liu Jie, the official in charge of writing and censorship, should be the first...
Liu Jie served Xiao Xian in his early years and served as Huangmen's minister. Later, he led his army to attack Lingbiao southward and captured more than fifty cities. In the fourth year of Wude, Xiao Xian was defeated. Liu Ji was still in Lingnan at this time, so he returned to the Tang Dynasty and was awarded the title of Chief Historian of the Governor's Office of Nankang Prefecture.
After returning to the Tang Dynasty, Liu Jie was highly valued by His Majesty Li Er, and was promoted to the second person in the Yushitai, where he served as a bookkeeper and served as a censor. He rose to prominence and had a prosperous official career. He was also quite talented, and his many suggestions were taken seriously by His Majesty Li Er.
Fang Jun's case caused a lot of commotion. How could the Yushitai, as the highest supervisory department of the Tang Empire, not get wind of it?
The censorship officials in the censorship station knew that the water behind this matter was very deep, so they kept silent and refused to comment. The duty of the Censor Yanguan is to hear the news and supervise the officials, but the matter involves the power struggle between the imperial power and the aristocratic families. This has nothing to do with right or wrong, it is all driven by interests.
Even those censors who came from aristocratic families have received warnings from their families and are not allowed to get involved...
Only Liu Jie paid much attention to this.
There is no way, he has a grudge against Fang Jun...
Nowadays, every time it is mentioned that Fang Jun is a stickman who likes to "fight black boxing", Liu Jie will become the miserable background...
Liu Ji is a man of outstanding ability and strong temperament. He is always extremely conceited and will surely retaliate!
How could he swallow this humiliation after being subjected to such humiliation by Fang Jun? But Fang Jun has been prospering in the past two years, with his official position getting higher and higher and his power getting bigger and bigger. Liu Jie is quite afraid of him and has never dared to do so. Take revenge on Fang Jun.
Fortunately, God has eyes, and opportunities fall from the sky...
He summoned several colleagues with excellent writing skills to write a memorial carefully and sent it to the Political Affairs Hall. After thinking about it, I felt that just because of this, I still couldn't understand the hatred in my heart, so I led several young censors to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment.
In his opinion, regardless of whether Changsun Dan was killed by Fang Jun or not, at least the Ministry of Punishment had conclusive evidence. Otherwise, how could they escort a second-grade high-ranking official, the dignified Jing Zhaoyin, into prison? As long as the evidence is conclusive, even if His Majesty wants to maintain it, it will never be possible, unless His Majesty wants to interfere with the judiciary...
Fang Jun's downfall is already certain, so what's there to fear?
Naturally, Liu Ji would not be stupid enough to confront Fang Jun shirtless in person. Saying "If you punch me, I will hit you back" is something only a fool would do. He just wanted to see Fang Jun's down and out state at the moment. !
Is there anything more satisfying than the misfortune of an enemy?
If there is, then it must be that you have witnessed the enemy's unlucky process with your own eyes...
Liu Jie led the people to the Yamen of the Ministry of Justice in a swaggering manner, handed over an official document, and asked to see Fang Jun by name. All the officials in the Ministry of Justice received orders from their superiors not to allow Fang Jun to meet outsiders, but who dared to stop Liu Jie?
The Ministry of Punishment is also within the scope of the Yushitai's supervision. Regardless of the Minister of Punishment or the Minister of Punishment, as long as the Yushitai impeaches him with a paper, it will be a lot of trouble. How can these little guys afford it?
In desperation, he had to personally accompany Liu Ji to Fang Jun's prison.
Anyway, left minister Wei Yijie and right minister Zhang Yunji are both in Fang Jun's prison at the moment. He takes Liu Ji there. Whether he is allowed to see Fang Jun or not, it is not up to him to make the decision...
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The cell was relatively clean, the loess floor was flat and clean, and there was a low bed against the wall, covered with linen. The walls are painted with plaster, there is a table in the center of the cell, and a row of thick and sturdy wooden fences that are the "standard features" of the cell are indispensable.
After all, this is a place where high-ranking officials are imprisoned, so the specifications must be different from ordinary cells. The high-ranking officials who committed crimes are also high-ranking officials. They were ministers in the same palace in the past, but they must maintain their nobility even if they are reduced to prisoners today.
This is the manifestation of status.
Of course, since it is a prison cell, moisture, darkness, etc. are indispensable, and it cannot be built into a garden villa for vacation...
At this moment, the table in the cell was filled with all kinds of rare delicacies, and the aroma of wine overflowed.
Fang Jun and Zhang Yunji exchanged cups, their faces turned red after drinking, and they were rolling up their sleeves and shouting: "A certain person wrote poems over wine, and wrote like a god. Looking at the world, who else has this ability?"
Zhang Yunji's pale face became more and more rosy, and he said with great interest: "Why don't you, Erlang, compose an impromptu poem, and let us appreciate the style of the greatest poet in the Tang Dynasty, to go with the wine?"
Several jailers also complimented him.
This is an age of poetry and wine. As long as you can recognize Chinese characters, who doesn’t have the dream of “when the pen falls, the storm will startle, and when the poem will turn into weeping ghosts and gods”?
In terms of poetry, Fang Junzhi's accomplishments have long been recognized by the entire literary world and ranked first in the world!
If you were lucky enough to witness Fang Jun writing a poem in this cell, wouldn't it be a good story that could be passed down to future generations?
Fang Jun slapped the table: "Then write a song?"
Zhang Yunji was overjoyed and shouted: "Get a pen and paper quickly!"
When the jailer ran out of the study room excitedly, he happened to meet Wei Yijie head-on and quickly bowed to greet him.
How did Wei Yijie know that Fang Jun was drunk and wanted to "copy poems"? I thought I didn’t know what method Zhang Yunji used to make Fang Jun willing to plead guilty and sign a confession, so he quickly glared and said: "What are you doing standing still? Why don't you go quickly?"
"Yes." The jailer hurried away.
Wei Yijie hurried to the cell and said with a smile: "Oh, you two are really in a good mood. Drinking freely in prison like this shows your magnanimity and magnanimity. Why don't you let someone come and accompany the last one? How much of the elegance and elegance of contemporary celebrities is reflected in the pouring of wine from the pot? ”
Zhang Yunji clicked his tongue, thinking that Wei Yijie was bitten by a dog or something? There are two people drinking here, one is Fang Jun, whom you insist on moving down, and the other is your political opponent, but you come here with a playful smile on your face, "accompanying the last seat, holding a pot and pouring wine"...
Is your brain sick?
Fang Junze chuckled: "Shilang Wei is here to see how down and miserable Mr. Fang is, or to spy on Mr. Fang, lest Mr. Fang communicate with the outside world and learn about your despicable methods. It’s not going to be of much use, so you can resist to the end and refuse to admit guilt?”
Wei Yijie said that I did think so...
But you absolutely can’t say that. What if Fang Jun loses his temper and refuses to plead guilty?
He thought Fang Jun was going to sign a pledge to confess his crime...
He smiled and said: "What did Erlang say? You really can't help yourself in the court. I am the Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Punishment. I naturally have to shoulder my responsibilities in the absence of Lord Shangshu. I can't do anything wrong." Man, I hope Erlang will not bear any grudge against me. Even if Erlang has no official position in the future, he will still be the prince-in-law and a dandy among the dynasties. We can still drink with friends and get drunk!"
Fang Junyi grinned: "Haha..."
But there is doubt in my heart: How could Wei Yijie be so arrogant before and then be respectful?
How did he know that Wei Yijie thought that he "brought a pen and paper" to sign and sign a confession...
After a while, the jailer brought the four treasures of the study, looked around, tidied up the bed against the wall, rolled up the bedding and put it aside, laid out the rice paper, and started grinding ink skillfully.
Zhang Yunji stood up, invited Fang Jun, and said with a smile: "Erlang, please, let me appreciate the literary talents of the first master of the dynasty."
Fang Jun did his job, rolled up his sleeves and came to the edge of the bed, took the brush, dipped it in the inkstone with ink, hung his wrist in the air, and meditated.
Wei Yijie said in his heart that it was just a confession, what kind of literary talent did he need?
However, Fang Jun's handwriting is indeed worthy of the title of "Master". There are still many students imitating Fang Jun's handwriting, and some people are gradually calling it "Fang Ti", which is no less popular than Yu Shinan and Ouyang. Xun Xun, Chu Suiliang and other famous officials. Wouldn’t it be an eternal pleasure to witness a “confession” written by everyone?
He came closer and said with a smile: "Erlang's handwriting is rich and his words are natural. I think it will be a masterpiece that will be passed down through the ages. I am at the right time. How lucky is it?"
Fang Jun and Zhang Yunji looked at each other, and both saw the confusion in the other's eyes.
He was so aggressive in the courtroom, looking like he wanted to knock Fang Jun into the dust and behead him to punish him, but in the blink of an eye he was so gentle and kind...
Together they looked back at Wei Yijie, who was smiling so sweetly that he was like a close friend. Could it be that this man was really sick? (End of chapter)