After leaving the Ding Public House, Xu Wenbi brought his men to personally deliver the memorial and then returned to the Ding Public House.
At the door, Xu Wenbi had already seen Xu Qian. Behind him was a middle-aged man who was being held down.
Xu Wenbi glanced at him and asked Xu Qian, "Is he Wang He?"
Xu Qian nodded. "Yes, Duke. He is Wang He."
After hesitating for a moment, Xu Qian asked, "Duke, should we ask first so that we can be prepared?"
Glancing at Xu Qian, Xu Wenbi berated loudly, "Nonsense!"
"The Ding Public House is the Shun Tian House?
The Ministry of Justice?
Or is it the Dongchang Imperial Bodyguard?
What authority and qualification do we have to ask? Setting up a private court is against the Daming Law. "Xu Wenbi said loudly.
"The Xu Public House is an example of Honours. How can we do such a thing?"
Xu Qian quickly bowed and said, "Duke is right. The Old Slave knows his mistake."
Xu Wenbi nodded and did not say anything else. He waved his hand and said, "Hold him down and go directly to the Imperial Censor's Office. I want to personally give an explanation to the victim and ask Master Hai to punish this villain who damaged the reputation of the High Duke's Public House!"
Seeing that Xu Wenbi had left with his men, Xu Qian waved his hand and called someone over.
"Find a few people to spread the news of today's incident, especially the High Duke's Public House's strict observance of the Daming Law and not setting up a private court. Do you understand?" Xu Qian said and stared at the person sternly.
The person quickly nodded and said, "Don't worry, butler. I will do it properly."
Xu Qian nodded and walked into the High Duke's Public House with his men.
Countless people had done such things and the High Duke's Public House was no stranger to it. Since the High Duke wanted to build up his reputation, he might as well do it.
Xu Qian knew how to cooperate with the High Duke and he could cooperate very well.
At the Imperial Censor's Office.
"Daren, Dingguo Duke is here!" A patrolling imperial censor cupped his hands and reported to Hai Rui.
Hai Rui was stunned. Xu Wenbi had arrived. Glancing at Xu Wenchang, Hai Rui smiled and said, "What do you think this High Duke is here for?"
"I'm here to act!" Xu Wenchang put down the pen in his hand and replied with a smile.
"I'm afraid it's impossible for you to use the Dingguo Public House to establish your authority."
Xu Wenchang smiled and said, "But this is also good. Since Dingguo Duke has done this, the other Honours will know what to do."
Hai Rui sighed and said helplessly, "But I don't want to do this!"
In fact, Hai Rui's intention was very obvious. He wanted to provoke some Honours to stand up for him and punish a group of Honours.
Obviously, Dingguo Duke was not stupid and directly admitted defeat.
"Please come in!" Hai Rui stood up helplessly, "Let's go out and receive him!"
Although Hai Rui was trusted by the Emperor, he still had to do what he had to do. Respecting Dingguo Duke was not respecting the person, but the title. At the same time, it was also respect for the Daming.
Of course, it was impossible to greet him at the door. It was just a greeting.
As soon as the two people walked out, Dingguo Duke Xu Wenbi had already walked in from outside.
Hai Rui and Xu Wenchang bowed and greeted, "Greetings, High Duke!"
However, as soon as the two people bowed, Xu Wenbi had already walked in front of the two people and supported them. Then he said, "Two Honours, this Xu is too polite."
"Both Honours are loyal to the country and are the pillars of the Daming. This Xu is not worthy of the two honours' courtesy!"
Hai Rui and Xu Wenchang looked at each other. As expected, he was here to put on an act.
Hai Rui looked at Xu Wenbi and was too lazy to talk nonsense with him. Since everyone knew it, then there was no need to be long-winded, "High Duke, I don't know why you have come to the Imperial Censor's office. What is the matter?"
Xu Wenbi's expression instantly turned serious and he said righteously, "I've heard that someone is using the name of the High Duke's Public House to commit crimes outside. Today, I've specially sent this person over to Lord Hai."
"I ask Lord Hai to punish him severely. This Xu thanks Lord Hai for protecting the reputation of the House of Duke."
"In addition, this Xu wants to see the victim's family. Since the other party used the name of the Ding Guo Public House, it is this Xu's negligence.
This Xu wants to apologize to the victim's family and offer compensation. "
"Although this was not done by the Ding Guo Public House, it was also caused by the Ding Guo Public House. This Xu will do his best."
Hai Rui sighed in his heart. Originally, he heard that the Ding Guo Public House, Xu Wenbi, was an idiot, but now it seemed that this was not the case at all!
Putting on a posture of accepting punishment and condescending to apologize to the victim's family, he deserved to be called a virtuous High Duke.
However, in Hai Rui's view, this kind of behavior was despicable and shameless.
However, Hai Rui could not expose it. There were many things that needed to be maintained, and Hai Rui was no exception.
Hai Rui estimated that if the Emperor knew about this matter, not only would he not punish the Ding Guo Public House, but he would also reward them.
Feeling suffocated, Hai Rui directly said, "This case has been handed over to Lord Xu. Then, I ask High Duke to discuss it in detail with Lord Xu. This official still has other cases to attend to, so I will take my leave!"
After speaking, Hai Rui flicked his sleeves and walked away, with a posture of 'I don't want to talk to you'.
The expression on Xu Wenbi's face did not change at all. He had long heard of Hai Rui's reputation, so he was also surprised by Hai Rui's behavior.
Anger was out of the question. He didn't come here today to be angry with Hai Rui.
Smiling, he cupped his hands at Xu Wenchang and said, "Then I'll have to trouble Lord Xu!"
Xu Wenchang smiled awkwardly, but in his heart, he was cursing Hai Rui. An old man who doesn't die is a thief. You old thief Hai, you don't want to deal with the Ding Guo Public House here, you actually tricked me.
"High Duke, this way please!" Xu Wenchang made a gesture of invitation.
Forbidden City, Wenhua Hall.
Zhu Yijun stood with his hands clasped behind his back, listening to Zhang Jing tell him about what happened outside. Zhu Yijun said with a smile, "These Honours!
They are so slippery that it makes people feel helpless. "
These Honours of the Daming, they had performed meritorious deeds for the Daming, so they inherited the title of nobility from generation to generation.
It was impossible to reduce the title of nobility because of some small matters. Being mean and ungrateful was not acceptable to the Emperor.
After thinking for a while, Zhu Yijun said to Zhang Jing, "Grind!" Saying this, he turned around and walked towards the dragon writing table.
Picking up the brush, Zhu Yijun raised the brush and wrote four big words: Honours!
"Have someone make these four words into a horizontal board and send it to the Ding Guo Public House!"
Putting down the brush, Zhu Yijun said to Zhang Jing, "By the way, issue an imperial edict to reprimand the Ding Guo Public House for not being strict with his subordinates, forfeit his salary for a year."
"Yes, Imperial Majesty!" Zhang Jing agreed, picked up Zhu Yijun's words and walked out.
Sighing, Zhu Yijun smiled bitterly and shook his head. This matter could only be like this.
As for the foundation of his rule, Zhu Yijun was very clear in his heart. The current Daming was a feudal system.
It was not an exaggeration to say that the Honours were the foundation of the Daming's rule. They might not care about it, but they were the goal that everyone worked hard for. Even if it was to be a memorial tablet, he had to put them there.