Chapter 641： Kneeling Controversy

Chapter 641 The Kneeling Controversy

When Zhu Ping'an entered the courtyard, he was checked again by the Jin Yiwei standing on both sides of the door. He was allowed to enter after checking Zhu Ping'an's seal and the official documents of the Ministry of Punishment.

Entering the courtyard, Zhu Ping'an's attire also attracted everyone's attention. It was so outrageous that everyone was dressed in official uniforms. Zhu Ping'an was wearing regular clothes and had a cloth bag slung across his shoulders. It was hard not to attract attention.

When Zhu Ping'an was checked by Jin Yiwei at the door just now, everyone had already noticed, especially when they knew that Zhu Ping'an was one of the protagonists of today's petition, it attracted everyone's attention.

"You are Zhu Ping'an?"

As soon as Zhu Ping'an entered the courtyard, an official in his forties, with a long beard and a magenta peacock official uniform, approached Zhu Ping'an with gloomy eyes and asked condescendingly.

"My subordinate Zhu Ping'an, I have met your lord."

Seeing the peacock puzi in the official uniform, Zhu Pingan knew that this was a third-rank official and a deputy ministerial-level official. Therefore, Zhu Pingan took half a step to the right, bowed his head, bowed his head, and saluted twice to say hello.

In Daming, when a lower-level official meets a higher-level official, the custom is to move to the right, to bow twice, and to say hello. The so-called Yishou means that the arms are closed and stretched forward, the right hand is slightly bent, the left hand is placed on the right hand, the arm moves down from above the forehead to the chest, and the body bows forty-five degrees when making the hand.

Of course, if the difference in official positions is very different, and you have to go further to show respect or flattery, you can also do a bow or bow, which is a kind of kneeling ceremony. Of course, it is not mandatory, it is purely voluntary. If you do it, no one will stop you; if you don't do it, no one will say that you are rude.

After Zhu Ping'an saluted, he heard a dissatisfied cold snort from above his head.

Hearing the cold snort, Zhu Pingan didn't wait for the person to reply, but smiled slightly and straightened his back. Anyway, my etiquette is in place, you love me so much, I won't serve you anymore. No matter how respectful I am, I will not satisfy a person who already has prejudices against me.

Seeing Zhu Pingan straightened up, the third-rank official in front of him was even more dissatisfied, exuding a cold aura all over his body, he snorted, looked at Zhu Pingan with gloomy eyes and asked, "Who did you learn etiquette from? Why don't officials kneel? Where is the etiquette in officialdom?"

Kneeling?

Now it’s Ming Dynasty, and it’s not the Manchu dynasty with strong remnants of slavery. You’re a third-rank official, and I’m also a sixth-rank official.

"I don't understand what your lord means." Zhu Ping'an slightly curled his lips and shook his head.

"According to the etiquette of my Ming Dynasty, all officials are divided into high and low ranks according to their ranks. Those who are inferior to the second or third ranks will bow to the venerable. Officials whose rank is lower than that of their superiors will kneel when they report matters." The third-rank official stared at Zhu Pingan with gloomy eyes, and said slowly, the cold light in his eyes was like the tip of a sharpened knife, slowly swallowing the chill.

The third-rank officer felt like stabbing with a knife blade, testing pressure on Zhu Pingan.

The confrontation between the third-rank official and Zhu Ping'an naturally attracted other officials in the courtyard, and they all focused their attention.

"Thank you, sir." Zhu Pingan cupped his hands.

Just when everyone thought that Zhu Ping'an had given in, they heard Zhu Ping'an ask again, "I don't know how tall you are?"

"I am the left servant of the Ministry of War." The third-rank officer glanced at Zhu Ping'an and replied proudly.

Oh, no wonder you bit me as soon as we met, so you are Zhao Daying's uncle Zhao Qiu.

"It turned out to be the Lord of the Ministry of War." Zhu Pingan nodded when he heard the words, and then changed the subject, "I just heard what the Lord said, and thought that the Lord was the Shangguan of the Imperial Academy."

"Um?"

Zhao Qiu looked at Zhu Ping'an.

The other officials, Ye Weiwei, shook their heads. This newly-promoted champion really doesn't know enough about official etiquette. How obvious, Peacock Puzi is the symbol of a third-rank official, how could it be the upper official of the Imperial Academy.

"Your Excellency also said just now that any subordinate officer whose rank is lower than that of the superior officer will kneel down when reporting the matter. Your Excellency is the upper officer of the Ministry of War, and the lower officer is the attendant of the Imperial Academy. The division belongs to the Imperial Academy, not the Ministry of War. It's not a report. It's the reason, no need"

Zhu Ping'an smiled slightly, and explained that there was no need for it, so he didn't go any further. Everyone knew what it meant after hearing it.

No need to kneel down.

Taizu's instruction is that all subordinate officials who are inferior to their superiors should kneel when reporting matters; that is to say, subordinates in the same department should kneel when reporting matters to their superiors. Only applicable to the same department. Moreover, this instruction of the Taizu has not been really implemented, just like the "Dagao" he issued. When the Taizu Zhu Yuanzhang was alive, every household had a copy, but after Zhu Yuanzhang passed away, it lost its legal effect. It's a waste of paper.

Zhao Qiu originally wanted to give Zhu Pingan a disgrace, and let Zhu Pingan establish a downfall before the petition began. He thought that Zhu Pingan was young and psychologically fragile, and would usually collapse under this kind of pressure. Unexpectedly, Zhu Pingan Ping'an's young psychological quality is beyond his expectations.

I quoted the scriptures myself, but I didn't expect that he would attack the shield with the spear of the son.

But it doesn't matter, although it was a little unexpected, but it is still under control. This officer still has back hands. Zhao Qiu smiled slightly, then looked at Zhu Ping'an again, and said slowly: "I think you have received the official document from the Ministry of Punishment." I just came here, this time the Criminal Ministry’s statement is jointly presided over by the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Criminal Justice, Jinyiwei, Dali Temple, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate. This official is the Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Military Affairs, representing the Ministry of War, and is one of the presiding officers of this petition. one."

"I believe my lord will judge the princess." Zhu Pingan said without saying a word.

"Of course." Zhao Qiu nodded, and then continued, "I will naturally judge the princess. I have carefully studied the case of Chen Qing. You impeached Zhao Daying for killing the good, and Zhao Daying also sued you. Frame Zhongliang and avenge private revenge. In order to show fairness and justice and strict official discipline, you and Zhao Daying will be temporarily dismissed from their official positions during the appeal period. After the case is found out, rewards and punishments will be given. How should I salute when I see this official? Let me continue talking."

Aren’t you holding on to your fame and not kneeling? Then I’ll take away your fame temporarily. Don’t say it’s unfair. Did you listen to me? .

A person without fame, won't he kneel down when he sees this official? Zhao Qiu looked directly at Zhu Ping'an, without saying a word of prestige.

"My Great Ming has clearly defined rewards and punishments in the legislation, and the crimes are judged and punished according to the "Da Ming Law" and other laws. There has never been a reason to directly convict and punish without trial. Now, the petition has not yet begun, and the responsibility for the crime has not yet been determined. My lord temporarily dismissed the crime. What is the reason for the fame and fame of an official, and what law does it follow?"

Zhu Ping'an glanced at Zhao Qiu, then shook his head slightly, is it because of your fame that you can change it if you say it? ! There must be procedures. In order to give himself a good reputation, he didn't even want to lose face!

"There are precedents." Zhao Qiu narrowed his eyes slightly.

It has its own precedent, that is, there have been examples before. As for whether it was a few years ago or hundreds of years ago, whocare.

Zhao Qiu is not afraid of ugly eating, one is to vent his anger on Da Ying, and second, this is the time to be loyal to Yan Ge's old cousin.

Okay, this is playing a rogue, but who can't play a rogue.

Seeing this, Zhu Pingan raised the cloth bag slung across his waist, looked at Zhao Qiu with burning eyes and asked in a loud voice: "In my bag, there is a note from the Holy Majesty, as well as the sage book written by Kong Sheng, the Holy Majesty, Master Confucius, if you dare to ask my lord, do you want to kneel down and salute together?"

"You" Zhao Qiu looked at Zhu Ping'an, annoyed, and finally walked away, leaving nothing to do with the salute.

All the officials in the courtyard inevitably looked at Zhu Pingan a few more times.

(end of this chapter)