It is said that during the Xianfeng period of the Qing Dynasty, a remote mountainous area in western Sichuan Province in my country was found in a place called Qingcheng. A well-known person appeared. His surname was Wang Yan.
Although he was only a small magistrate, he did not make any earth-shaking achievements, so he was not well-known and could not keep historic history.
However, with his righteousness and intelligence, he rehabilitated an unjust case and brought a female bully and a female bandit to justice who were rampant in the village and committed many evil deeds, which won the praise and praise of the local people and has been passed down among the people to this day.
Wang Yan was originally from Zhili and had a well-off family. His father was also a scholar. He failed the exam and had to open a library in his hometown to accept disciples to teach.
Since I have never been admitted to the government for life, I only hope that my son will become a success and will be trained more
Wang Yan did not disappoint his father's expectations. He was a teenager and memorized all kinds of schools of thought, and his poems and songs were written in an eloquent manner.
The provincial examination and county examination will be the first, and wait for the next year's competition, and the imperial examination will be the day to succeed.
Chen, the great-grandson of the county, was born as a Jinshi, was upright and kind, and was not good at applauding the horses and worshipping the horses, so he was not appreciated by his superiors. He was seated at the position of a county magistrate for more than twenty years, and was over fifty years old, but he still was not successful and had no chance of promotion.
He had to place his hopes on his descendants. He was so sad that the magistrate of Chen had no son and only raised a daughter. So he tried every means to find a son-in-law of a dragon to continue his ambition.
Wang Yan was well-known in character and academic performance and outstanding in talent. He immediately recruited media and said that both sides were satisfied and thus formed the favor of Qin and Jin.
From then on, under the earnest teachings and hard training of Chen and Wang, Wang Yan was indeed well-educated, talented, deeply aspired and talented, and a show of talent.
That year, it's a big comparison
In order to seek fame and fortune, Wang Yan is preparing to go to Beijing to take the exam
The parents raised money for him, and his wife packed his luggage for him. The father-in-law worked hard and worked hard. He gave up his old face, wrote letters, and asked his fellow scientific friends who were paying their salary in Beijing to open up the joints and take care of them.
I found two servants for him and waited for him
One is called Li Qiang, who is smart and flexible, and can speak eloquently; the other is called Zhang Jian, who is strong in body and has strong martial arts skills.
Both of them are sons and nephews of the old subordinate of Chen County Magistrate. With the friendship between their fathers, they must be loyal victims. They are about the same age as Wang Yan. They were also playmates who used to smear when they were young.
Rest assured, all three of them are happy
Choose a zodiac auspicious day for a long journey. The master and servant bid farewell to their parents, bid farewell to their wives, and set off for Beijing.
The journey was enjoying the mountains and rivers, and we came to the capital in a leisurely manner. We found an inn to stay in. We also paid a visit to several friends of our parents, so we focused on preparing for the exam.
In the golden autumn of August, the Gongyuan opened a department, and all the students came to work hard for the future.
After three games, the emperor's list of titles was revealed
Wang Yan lived up to expectations and won the 15th Jinshi, still in the second place
The master and servant were happy, and waited for the emperor's grace to be strong, and they were granted official titles and returned home in glory.
How prosperous the capital is, the three of them are relaxed, so they travel to the city, watch the lights, run horses, play, and have a leisurely and happy life
After waiting for more than ten days, I saw the officers around me being appointed as officials and leaving, and those who stayed were gradually anxious and panic.
Due to each scientific examination, after the vacancies of the court were completed, the rest were awarded alternate positions and waiting at home.
There are those who can't get their official position for two, three years, more than ten years, or even die of old age for life.
Wang Yan is very self-reliant, also ranked first, and he doesn't think so.
However, Li Qiang was careful and asked from many sources
It turns out that the title of officials and titles requires preparation of rituals and bribes. Those with heavy courtesy are expected to go to a rich and fertile place and take positions with abundant oil and water; those with light courtesy can only go to a barren and barren place and sit in a position of light water; those with rude courtesy can only wait for a candidate
Wang Yan was young and energetic, and he was just starting out, where he understood these mysteries.
Just now I was anxious, but fortunately my family was not hungry and I brought a lot of gold and silver when I went out.
Hurry up and make a new ceremony, and you can barely make an evening party
Sure enough, within three days, the imperial edict arrived and Wang Yan was appointed as the magistrate of Qingcheng County, Sichuan Province, and took office today.
When the three of them were happy, the left and right men said:
You can't go to this place, so you'd rather be a "substitute" than go to Qingcheng!
Brother Nian is going here, it is very dangerous, I hope to act cautiously!
After hearing these words, Wang Yan wondered directly: Qingcheng is located in the country of Tianfu, with beautiful mountains and rivers, fertile land, rich resources, and rich people's livelihood. Why do people seem to be in danger and fear of tigers, leopards, snakes and scorpions?
I want to ask for details, but many scholars are also heard of, and spread rumors. Even though there are a few people who understand the truth, they dare not say it clearly.
After asking for a long time, I couldn't find out what it was
Then I thought: I am a seven-foot man with a righteous spirit, neither greedy nor lust, and do things impartially. Even if there is evil, why fear it!
So he put this matter behind his mind, packed his clothes with Li Qiang and Zhang Jian, and went to Qingcheng after he went home to visit his parents and wives.
Before leaving Beijing, I went to my father's friends to say goodbye and thank you, and also learn about the situation in Qingcheng.
But most of these elderly people are the masters of the officialdom, so they can protect themselves. They just say a few words: Virtue has a bright future, take care of themselves all the way
Even if you wait for the high-sounding official words, you can't express a few interesting farts.
Only one Mr. Zhao, who works in the Ministry of Justice, was righteous and straightforward and said something: although Qingcheng is a prosperous hometown with outstanding people, it is located in a mountainous area with dangerous terrain, and it is the residence of bandits in western Sichuan.
There are many famous scenic tourist attractions nearby, such as Qingcheng Mountain, the birthplace of Taoism, Dujiangyan, the ancient water conservancy project in my country, etc. The climate is suitable, and tourists are constantly coming to this year. It has become the parents of these bandits. They robbed and killed people, and made money and killed people. Although they did not cause a major disaster, they also disturbed people's livelihood. This is one of them.
In addition, Qingcheng is close to the barbarian area. The barbarians customize the monogamous system, and women are proud of their husbands. This trend infected Han women and followed them, but they were not tolerated by Han customs. Therefore, adultery, promiscuousness, killing husbands, and elopement happens frequently and repeatedly, and this is the second thing.
Mr. Zhao also said: Bandits can send troops to suppress them, and sexual mistresses can be punished by criminal laws. However, there is one thing that is the most difficult thing!
Speaking of this, Mr. Zhao hesitated for a while and finally said it: This key thing is to listen to it by the virtuous and blindly, remember it in your heart, and do not exaggerate it, otherwise you and I will both be guilty of deceiving the king!
It turned out that there was a bad wife named Liu in Qingcheng County, known as Diao Liu. She relied on her wealthy family and dominated the country, committed many evil deeds, despised the government, and bullied the people. Several magistrates also wanted to punish him, but they were sheltered and sincerely elbowed everywhere, and they were powerless.
Why is a little civilian woman who has such ability to surpass the government?
Over time, it was reported from the people that this girl was the private daughter who was born when the late emperor went on a tour and worshipped the Taoist temple in Qingcheng Mountain. She was a girl who was living among the people and the princess of the current emperor.
These rumors have also been heard by the emperor. When the emperor heard them, he was neither angry nor pursued. He only said one sentence: It is really nonsense
Smile and let it go
The emperor's willing attitude made the court and the people believe it more and more. They all believed that the emperor's denial was just a pretending to maintain the reputation of the late emperor.
Someone also privately asked the old minister who had traveled with the late emperor to seek authenticity. The old minister said: The late emperor did visit Qingcheng Mountain and also visited the barbarian girl, but it is unknown whether there was a royal seed.
So the rulings and other ruthless people were willing to trust their existence rather than their non-existence. Local officials followed the flow and ignored Diao Liu's evil deeds, and even condone them.
In this way, it is difficult to be a magistrate of Qingcheng County. In addition to those who are incompatible with each other, some people know that they are unable to hang their seals and resign, while others are unjustly demoted.
Finally, Mr. Zhao said cautiously: You should not believe in this matter, and you should not believe it. Xianqi knew it in his mind, and he should do it with caution and do it himself.
Back at the inn, he told Mr. Zhao about Mr. Li Qiang and Zhang Jian, but the two of them didn't agree.
I heard Zhang Jian say: Don’t worry, my husband, the Qingcheng School in the Jianghu is also a famous school. My father has a lot of relationship with them. After returning home, he asked my father for a letter and asked them to help him protect the country and protect the people. He would not be able to make a fortune!
Li Qiang also said: Although the evil girl is evil, she is a stupid woman. She relies on her husband's talent and tactful behavior. She does nothing to seize the opportunity. She will take it down with one force and will not be in vain for the place to be a disaster!
All three of them were energetic and young patriots with a strong spirit, so they were all full of energy and ready to show their attitude of not fearing difficulties and facing challenges.
The next day, Wang Yan first went to the Ministry of Personnel to receive the appointed spy
Later, a document was transferred from the Ministry of Justice. It turned out that it was a reply to the declaration of a female death row prisoner in a case in Qingcheng County. It was asked to take office and beheaded.
Wang Yan opened the file, read the whole story of the case, jumped up suddenly, and shouted: How can you execute me if you are so unclear!
Li Qiang and Zhang Jian immediately moved forward when they heard this, and listened to Wang Yan analyzing the case
This is a case of Qingcheng girl Liu Su'e suing her concubine Wang Yugu for murdering her husband: Qingcheng rich businessman Diao Nanlou has a wife Liu Su'e, concubine Wang Yugu. One day Diao returned from her way out and was very hungry and thirsty. She ate a bowl of soup soup served by Wang. Suddenly, seven holes were bleeding and died. Liu then sent Wang to see the official, suing Wang for murdering her husband, and sentenced Lingchi to death according to the rules.
There is no other evidence in the volume except for the complaint reported by Liu and the records of Wang confession.
Wang Yan explained to the two: How can the murderer be so stupid? Isn’t he just throwing himself into the trap? Besides, what is the motive for Wang’s murder? If he doesn’t understand it, he will be sentenced to death, which is not reasonable!
On that day, Wang Yan found his father's friend, Mr. Zhao from the Ministry of Justice, and expressed his opinion.
Mr. Zhao didn't want to intervene in such right and wrong, so he advised: Xianqi first came to office, why bother to wade into this muddy waters right and wrong? His ex-profession will take responsibility. You just need to supervise and kill him.
After hearing this, Wang Yan suddenly rushed to his forehead. It was the newborn calf who was not afraid of tigers. He was excited for a moment and forgot the distinction between high and low, and retorted sternly: "Grands are bad, as the saying goes: If the officials are pure, the people are safe, and if the people are peaceful, the civilized and beautiful are good. Those who are honest officials must report to the country, and do what others cannot do and dare not do. If they govern the people, the snowman cannot snow. How can they do evil things that are harmful to heaven because of personal interests.
This Mr. Zhao was also a bloody man who corrected and exorcised evil spirits. He only smoothed his edges because he had been lingering in the corrupt officialdom for a long time.
When Wang Yan heard Wang Yan's words, he felt ashamed. He deeply regretted that he had forgotten the bold words that he had made when he was young and had embraced the world. He quickly said: The young man is promising, his ambition is commendable, he is stupid, and he is a fool. He is a moment of failure. Please don't blame me!
I am running up and down with Wang Yan
Originally, the Ministry of Justice did not take such a small civil case seriously. The so-called approval was just a formality
Now that the county magistrate has come forward in person, with Mr. Zhao's favor and face, the matter was done quickly, the original text was taken back, and the case was not clear and the evidence was insufficient. The re-issue was sent back to the new county magistrate Wang to retrial and then the decision was made.
After the matter in the capital was settled, the master and servant went home to visit their relatives.
After a few months of separation, I returned home in a rich and elegant manner, and my parents and wives have a happy story
After wandering around at home for several days, I chose another auspicious day, and set off again and rushed to Qingcheng to take office.
Zhang Jian's father sent another family member to send a letter to Qingcheng's friend's office to ask for care, and he will know later.
Although he was only a small magistrate, he did not make any earth-shaking achievements, so he was not well-known and could not keep historic history.
However, with his righteousness and intelligence, he rehabilitated an unjust case and brought a female bully and a female bandit to justice who were rampant in the village and committed many evil deeds, which won the praise and praise of the local people and has been passed down among the people to this day.
Wang Yan was originally from Zhili and had a well-off family. His father was also a scholar. He failed the exam and had to open a library in his hometown to accept disciples to teach.
Since I have never been admitted to the government for life, I only hope that my son will become a success and will be trained more
Wang Yan did not disappoint his father's expectations. He was a teenager and memorized all kinds of schools of thought, and his poems and songs were written in an eloquent manner.
The provincial examination and county examination will be the first, and wait for the next year's competition, and the imperial examination will be the day to succeed.
Chen, the great-grandson of the county, was born as a Jinshi, was upright and kind, and was not good at applauding the horses and worshipping the horses, so he was not appreciated by his superiors. He was seated at the position of a county magistrate for more than twenty years, and was over fifty years old, but he still was not successful and had no chance of promotion.
He had to place his hopes on his descendants. He was so sad that the magistrate of Chen had no son and only raised a daughter. So he tried every means to find a son-in-law of a dragon to continue his ambition.
Wang Yan was well-known in character and academic performance and outstanding in talent. He immediately recruited media and said that both sides were satisfied and thus formed the favor of Qin and Jin.
From then on, under the earnest teachings and hard training of Chen and Wang, Wang Yan was indeed well-educated, talented, deeply aspired and talented, and a show of talent.
That year, it's a big comparison
In order to seek fame and fortune, Wang Yan is preparing to go to Beijing to take the exam
The parents raised money for him, and his wife packed his luggage for him. The father-in-law worked hard and worked hard. He gave up his old face, wrote letters, and asked his fellow scientific friends who were paying their salary in Beijing to open up the joints and take care of them.
I found two servants for him and waited for him
One is called Li Qiang, who is smart and flexible, and can speak eloquently; the other is called Zhang Jian, who is strong in body and has strong martial arts skills.
Both of them are sons and nephews of the old subordinate of Chen County Magistrate. With the friendship between their fathers, they must be loyal victims. They are about the same age as Wang Yan. They were also playmates who used to smear when they were young.
Rest assured, all three of them are happy
Choose a zodiac auspicious day for a long journey. The master and servant bid farewell to their parents, bid farewell to their wives, and set off for Beijing.
The journey was enjoying the mountains and rivers, and we came to the capital in a leisurely manner. We found an inn to stay in. We also paid a visit to several friends of our parents, so we focused on preparing for the exam.
In the golden autumn of August, the Gongyuan opened a department, and all the students came to work hard for the future.
After three games, the emperor's list of titles was revealed
Wang Yan lived up to expectations and won the 15th Jinshi, still in the second place
The master and servant were happy, and waited for the emperor's grace to be strong, and they were granted official titles and returned home in glory.
How prosperous the capital is, the three of them are relaxed, so they travel to the city, watch the lights, run horses, play, and have a leisurely and happy life
After waiting for more than ten days, I saw the officers around me being appointed as officials and leaving, and those who stayed were gradually anxious and panic.
Due to each scientific examination, after the vacancies of the court were completed, the rest were awarded alternate positions and waiting at home.
There are those who can't get their official position for two, three years, more than ten years, or even die of old age for life.
Wang Yan is very self-reliant, also ranked first, and he doesn't think so.
However, Li Qiang was careful and asked from many sources
It turns out that the title of officials and titles requires preparation of rituals and bribes. Those with heavy courtesy are expected to go to a rich and fertile place and take positions with abundant oil and water; those with light courtesy can only go to a barren and barren place and sit in a position of light water; those with rude courtesy can only wait for a candidate
Wang Yan was young and energetic, and he was just starting out, where he understood these mysteries.
Just now I was anxious, but fortunately my family was not hungry and I brought a lot of gold and silver when I went out.
Hurry up and make a new ceremony, and you can barely make an evening party
Sure enough, within three days, the imperial edict arrived and Wang Yan was appointed as the magistrate of Qingcheng County, Sichuan Province, and took office today.
When the three of them were happy, the left and right men said:
You can't go to this place, so you'd rather be a "substitute" than go to Qingcheng!
Brother Nian is going here, it is very dangerous, I hope to act cautiously!
After hearing these words, Wang Yan wondered directly: Qingcheng is located in the country of Tianfu, with beautiful mountains and rivers, fertile land, rich resources, and rich people's livelihood. Why do people seem to be in danger and fear of tigers, leopards, snakes and scorpions?
I want to ask for details, but many scholars are also heard of, and spread rumors. Even though there are a few people who understand the truth, they dare not say it clearly.
After asking for a long time, I couldn't find out what it was
Then I thought: I am a seven-foot man with a righteous spirit, neither greedy nor lust, and do things impartially. Even if there is evil, why fear it!
So he put this matter behind his mind, packed his clothes with Li Qiang and Zhang Jian, and went to Qingcheng after he went home to visit his parents and wives.
Before leaving Beijing, I went to my father's friends to say goodbye and thank you, and also learn about the situation in Qingcheng.
But most of these elderly people are the masters of the officialdom, so they can protect themselves. They just say a few words: Virtue has a bright future, take care of themselves all the way
Even if you wait for the high-sounding official words, you can't express a few interesting farts.
Only one Mr. Zhao, who works in the Ministry of Justice, was righteous and straightforward and said something: although Qingcheng is a prosperous hometown with outstanding people, it is located in a mountainous area with dangerous terrain, and it is the residence of bandits in western Sichuan.
There are many famous scenic tourist attractions nearby, such as Qingcheng Mountain, the birthplace of Taoism, Dujiangyan, the ancient water conservancy project in my country, etc. The climate is suitable, and tourists are constantly coming to this year. It has become the parents of these bandits. They robbed and killed people, and made money and killed people. Although they did not cause a major disaster, they also disturbed people's livelihood. This is one of them.
In addition, Qingcheng is close to the barbarian area. The barbarians customize the monogamous system, and women are proud of their husbands. This trend infected Han women and followed them, but they were not tolerated by Han customs. Therefore, adultery, promiscuousness, killing husbands, and elopement happens frequently and repeatedly, and this is the second thing.
Mr. Zhao also said: Bandits can send troops to suppress them, and sexual mistresses can be punished by criminal laws. However, there is one thing that is the most difficult thing!
Speaking of this, Mr. Zhao hesitated for a while and finally said it: This key thing is to listen to it by the virtuous and blindly, remember it in your heart, and do not exaggerate it, otherwise you and I will both be guilty of deceiving the king!
It turned out that there was a bad wife named Liu in Qingcheng County, known as Diao Liu. She relied on her wealthy family and dominated the country, committed many evil deeds, despised the government, and bullied the people. Several magistrates also wanted to punish him, but they were sheltered and sincerely elbowed everywhere, and they were powerless.
Why is a little civilian woman who has such ability to surpass the government?
Over time, it was reported from the people that this girl was the private daughter who was born when the late emperor went on a tour and worshipped the Taoist temple in Qingcheng Mountain. She was a girl who was living among the people and the princess of the current emperor.
These rumors have also been heard by the emperor. When the emperor heard them, he was neither angry nor pursued. He only said one sentence: It is really nonsense
Smile and let it go
The emperor's willing attitude made the court and the people believe it more and more. They all believed that the emperor's denial was just a pretending to maintain the reputation of the late emperor.
Someone also privately asked the old minister who had traveled with the late emperor to seek authenticity. The old minister said: The late emperor did visit Qingcheng Mountain and also visited the barbarian girl, but it is unknown whether there was a royal seed.
So the rulings and other ruthless people were willing to trust their existence rather than their non-existence. Local officials followed the flow and ignored Diao Liu's evil deeds, and even condone them.
In this way, it is difficult to be a magistrate of Qingcheng County. In addition to those who are incompatible with each other, some people know that they are unable to hang their seals and resign, while others are unjustly demoted.
Finally, Mr. Zhao said cautiously: You should not believe in this matter, and you should not believe it. Xianqi knew it in his mind, and he should do it with caution and do it himself.
Back at the inn, he told Mr. Zhao about Mr. Li Qiang and Zhang Jian, but the two of them didn't agree.
I heard Zhang Jian say: Don’t worry, my husband, the Qingcheng School in the Jianghu is also a famous school. My father has a lot of relationship with them. After returning home, he asked my father for a letter and asked them to help him protect the country and protect the people. He would not be able to make a fortune!
Li Qiang also said: Although the evil girl is evil, she is a stupid woman. She relies on her husband's talent and tactful behavior. She does nothing to seize the opportunity. She will take it down with one force and will not be in vain for the place to be a disaster!
All three of them were energetic and young patriots with a strong spirit, so they were all full of energy and ready to show their attitude of not fearing difficulties and facing challenges.
The next day, Wang Yan first went to the Ministry of Personnel to receive the appointed spy
Later, a document was transferred from the Ministry of Justice. It turned out that it was a reply to the declaration of a female death row prisoner in a case in Qingcheng County. It was asked to take office and beheaded.
Wang Yan opened the file, read the whole story of the case, jumped up suddenly, and shouted: How can you execute me if you are so unclear!
Li Qiang and Zhang Jian immediately moved forward when they heard this, and listened to Wang Yan analyzing the case
This is a case of Qingcheng girl Liu Su'e suing her concubine Wang Yugu for murdering her husband: Qingcheng rich businessman Diao Nanlou has a wife Liu Su'e, concubine Wang Yugu. One day Diao returned from her way out and was very hungry and thirsty. She ate a bowl of soup soup served by Wang. Suddenly, seven holes were bleeding and died. Liu then sent Wang to see the official, suing Wang for murdering her husband, and sentenced Lingchi to death according to the rules.
There is no other evidence in the volume except for the complaint reported by Liu and the records of Wang confession.
Wang Yan explained to the two: How can the murderer be so stupid? Isn’t he just throwing himself into the trap? Besides, what is the motive for Wang’s murder? If he doesn’t understand it, he will be sentenced to death, which is not reasonable!
On that day, Wang Yan found his father's friend, Mr. Zhao from the Ministry of Justice, and expressed his opinion.
Mr. Zhao didn't want to intervene in such right and wrong, so he advised: Xianqi first came to office, why bother to wade into this muddy waters right and wrong? His ex-profession will take responsibility. You just need to supervise and kill him.
After hearing this, Wang Yan suddenly rushed to his forehead. It was the newborn calf who was not afraid of tigers. He was excited for a moment and forgot the distinction between high and low, and retorted sternly: "Grands are bad, as the saying goes: If the officials are pure, the people are safe, and if the people are peaceful, the civilized and beautiful are good. Those who are honest officials must report to the country, and do what others cannot do and dare not do. If they govern the people, the snowman cannot snow. How can they do evil things that are harmful to heaven because of personal interests.
This Mr. Zhao was also a bloody man who corrected and exorcised evil spirits. He only smoothed his edges because he had been lingering in the corrupt officialdom for a long time.
When Wang Yan heard Wang Yan's words, he felt ashamed. He deeply regretted that he had forgotten the bold words that he had made when he was young and had embraced the world. He quickly said: The young man is promising, his ambition is commendable, he is stupid, and he is a fool. He is a moment of failure. Please don't blame me!
I am running up and down with Wang Yan
Originally, the Ministry of Justice did not take such a small civil case seriously. The so-called approval was just a formality
Now that the county magistrate has come forward in person, with Mr. Zhao's favor and face, the matter was done quickly, the original text was taken back, and the case was not clear and the evidence was insufficient. The re-issue was sent back to the new county magistrate Wang to retrial and then the decision was made.
After the matter in the capital was settled, the master and servant went home to visit their relatives.
After a few months of separation, I returned home in a rich and elegant manner, and my parents and wives have a happy story
After wandering around at home for several days, I chose another auspicious day, and set off again and rushed to Qingcheng to take office.
Zhang Jian's father sent another family member to send a letter to Qingcheng's friend's office to ask for care, and he will know later.
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