Chapter 1692 Making Up
Do we still need the system of "hearing things happen"?
There is a lot of controversy between North Korea and China.
However, most people think that the punishment Le Yanwei received in the end was self-inflicted, and a very few people think it is inappropriate...
During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the feudal supervisory system underwent a major development and change, that is, the censor had the right to "hear the news and report things", also known as "the censor heard the news". Shocked, there is nothing more powerful than an official."
The so-called "wind-heard report" means "those who hear something from the wind do not ask the origin of what they say, and do not accuse them of telling the truth. If others tell the truth, they will be charged with false accusations and deceitful writings." Although it is untrue, it does not add any guilt. This is what Xu Feng heard.”
In short, "rumours and reports" means that a censor impeaches a minister based on rumors and interviews...
Of course, when the censor heard about the report, it was not without checking.
Sometimes it is just hearsay without verification. After the impeachment, the emperor or prime minister can question the impeached person to check the authenticity of the hearsay. There are also cases where the impeachment was initiated after the Yushitai verified it on its own. This is not a rumor. The procedure is equivalent to the Yushitai verifying the facts of the case and filing a lawsuit against Dali Temple as a public prosecutor...
For example, although the case of Fang Jun was based on rumors, Le Yanwei had "summoned witnesses to come to Taiwan for questioning" for verification when he submitted the letter. He also stated in the official document submitted to Dali Temple that the verification materials were "similar to the rumors" and identified Fang Jun. guilty.
However, Le Yanwei's actions have gone beyond the scope of "reporting on rumors" and are equivalent to "real-name reporting" and have a great impact. If such behavior is not severely punished, how can the rules of officialdom be maintained?
However, the controversy over whether the "heard reports" still exist still exists.
It is the censor's right to "report things based on rumors". He can report anything he hears to his superiors for impeachment. No matter whether it is right or wrong, he does not need to bear responsibility. This is to encourage the censor to "rather in vain than to indulge in it", to open up more channels of speech, and to make the officialdom more Transparent, it is difficult for officials to deceive superiors and conceal their actions.
However, although the intention of "telling things based on hearsay" is good, can the person who speaks about it be serious and selfless? If the person who caused the trouble is a villain, relying on the hearsay to report, and just following his own likes and dislikes, it will inevitably lead to the use of power and blessing for his own selfish purposes.
Since the person who made the complaint has not witnessed the matter with his own eyes and the evidence is conclusive, how can the three judicial divisions file a case for trial and impose a sentence and conviction?
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The autumn wind shivered, and the poplar trees in the courtyard had long since cut off their leaves and fallen. Only a few huge locust trees in the corners were still green, but the leaves were also withered and yellow at the edges. A breeze blew by, and amidst the rustling sound, the fallen leaves Like a yellow butterfly flying...
Le Yanwei stood bowed in the flower hall of the Song Dynasty Duke's Mansion, but his mood had already surpassed the chilly autumn outside the window and stepped into the cold winter.
He was originally a young and promising imperial censor with a bright future, but his career was ruined in one day. The feeling of loss, as if he had fallen from heaven to hell, made his black hair half white, and he looked haggard and spiritless. His eyes were bloodshot, and he stood there quietly, like a zombie.
It wasn't until the sound of footsteps sounded behind him that Xiao Yu, a handsome man in regular clothes, slowly walked into the flower hall and sat on the chair in front of him. Only then did his eyes glow...
"The Duke..."
His throat squirmed twice, and Le Yanwei squeezed out two dry words. Tears filled his eyes, and he started to choke.
Xiao Yu picked up the tea cup and took a sip of hot tea. Looking at the haggard and spiritless Le Yanwei in front of him, he frowned, a little disgusted and a little pitiful.
If this person hadn't made an extremely stupid and false accusation against Fang Jun on his own initiative, he would have ended up in this situation. Not only did he completely offend the Fang family and his son, but he also missed the position of Minister Zuopushe. But when I think that Le Yanwei, a young official with a bright future, has cut off his official career and will never make a comeback, I can't help but feel a little soft in my heart.
It all started because of Fang Xuanling's letter of resignation that seemed aggrieved but was actually extremely sinister...
Sighing, Xiao Yu said softly: "What has happened is what no one wants to see. It's just that your Majesty has made up his mind and cannot change it. I can only wrong you."
Le Yanwei's chapped lips moved twice, unable to speak, and the hope in his heart was completely cut off...
Although he knew that the emperor's order could not be violated, but just like a drowning person always hoping for a straw to catch him, Xiao Yu was a nobleman of Nanliang, with huge power, and his influence in the court was no less than that of the Guanlong Group. Sun Wuji, the banner holder, might be able to find some way to get the emperor to take back his life?
Completely desperate now.
Xiao Yu said: "What are your plans for the future?"
After all, he is still one of his men. Although he has been severely punished for doing stupid things, it can be said that he is of no use in the future. However, you can't be too ruthless. Even if you don't want to retaliate for Le Yanwei's death, you still have to show off to others. look.
Above the court, victory or defeat is often decided in an instant, and no one can win forever. If you lose, you must pay the price. The big guys stand tall and remain motionless, but the unlucky ones are naturally the Ma Zai who charge underground. It doesn't matter if you lose and let your subordinates lift the cylinder. Since you are hanging around in the court, before reaching a certain height, everyone must be prepared to be pushed out and be sacrificed one day.
The key is what the boss is going to do after his subordinates top the cylinder...
It's not impossible to be ruthless, but it's just that in the eyes of others, it will inevitably make people feel chilly. Who will serve you wholeheartedly in the future?
Le Yanwei was a little lost, and murmured: "Where are the plans? No plans, I'm a low-ranking official... The life of the grassroots is over..."
At this point, two lines of tears finally flowed down.
Xiao Yu felt quite unhappy...
After all, he is not a ruthless hero, but at heart he is more of an indecisive and bookish son of a noble family. At this moment, seeing Le Yanwei so miserable, his mood became heavy.
After thinking for a while, he suggested: "Although you did this a bit stupidly, you can still be considered a diligent person. Our Lanling Xiao family has a lot of property in Jiangnan, and it needs diligent and loyal people to take care of it. If your family is There is no need to worry about it. You might as well go to Jiangnan for the time being and help me take care of my family's property. Your Majesty is angry at yourself right now. When you get a chance, I will intercede for you."
Le Yanwei's eyes lit up and he asked eagerly: "My lord, is there still a chance?"
Xiao Yu secretly thought, do you think His Majesty is a person who changes orders every day? But in the end he couldn't bear it and said vaguely: "There is always an opportunity... You are still young and full of knowledge. You might as well stay away from Jiangnan for a while and concentrate on learning more. As long as you have talent, why worry about not getting ahead?" < br>
Le Yanwei took two steps forward, bowed his hands to the ground, and said excitedly: "Thank you so much, Duke... This junior has learned a lesson from this incident. From now on, I will be careful in my words and deeds and do things with heart. When I come back, only the Duke will look up!"
Xiao Yu waved his hand, and that's all I said, do you really think there will be a day of recovery? But he couldn't bear to say it clearly, so he said: "It doesn't matter if a young man suffers a little setback. The important thing is not to be discouraged and unable to recover. In this case, you can rest at home for a few days and then discuss the matter of going south."
Where can Le Yanwei stay? Now he has become a laughing stock in Chang'an City. All day long, his former colleagues smile in front of them but point fingers behind their backs. This makes Le Yanwei, who has a strong self-esteem, almost go crazy. Under such circumstances, he will not be able to spend a day in front of him. Stay in Guanzhong.
"Although I am young, I can't stand the hardships and setbacks. Now that I have decided to go south, it is not too late to do anything there. When I go home to say goodbye to my parents, I will set off tonight."
Xiao Yu didn't expect this person to be so urgent, but the words were spoken, and he didn't care whether it was early or late, so he nodded and said: "That's it, young people have ambitions in all directions. Going out for a walk can increase your knowledge and strengthen your mind." , it happens that a fleet is sailing south in the evening, I will send someone to go with you to arrange things for you.”
"The great kindness of the Duke of the country will be remembered by the younger generation. In this life, I am willing to lead the horse into the stirrup and follow him until death!"
Le Yanwei was moved to tears...
He knows his own affairs well, and now he is like a rat crossing the street. Not only does he never use his official position, but he also has to endure the coldness and warmth of the world and the coldness and warmth of people's hearts. How can he not suddenly get such care from Xiao Yu in the midst of such misery and bitter rain? Touched by "die for the one who knows you"?
After Le Yanwei left with all his gratitude, Xiao Yu sat quietly and drank tea, thinking about how to deal with the upcoming court situation. Thinking of the Zuopushe position that he had passed by, he couldn't help but sigh again, with unbearable regret in his heart.
There was a sound of footsteps, and the eldest son Xiao Rui walked in from outside.
"Father, why are you calling me here?" Xiao Rui, dressed in a brocade robe and as graceful as jade, sat down opposite Xiao Yu and asked.
Xiao Yu frowned and did not reply for a while. Instead, he thought deeply for a while and then said, "My father intends to marry the Fang family. What do you think of my son?"
Xiao Rui was stunned for a moment, then relieved.
This time, the father had offended Fang Xuanling and his son to death. Although the Lanling Xiao family was the best family in the world, if the Fang family insisted on revenge, no one would benefit from a head-on confrontation.
Since the result of suppressing Fang Jun has not been achieved, the best way is to take the initiative to make amends. The Fang family and his son are also smart people, so the Xiao family will naturally not refuse to agree to the initiative to reconcile.
Girls with the fifth surname are coveted by the royal family but cannot be obtained, which is considered an advantage to the Fang family... (End of Chapter)