An Empire as a Betrothal Gift - Chapter 75

The next day, the imperial motorcade entered the territory of Jiangzhou and went straight to Zhizhou Prefecture. The guard stood in front of the door and asked, “who dares to break into the magistrate’s office without permission?”

Although it is a small guard, the words between the lines is not to hide the arrogance.

Zhou Mingli was black. It is not difficult to see that Zhizhou is a hand covering the sky in Jiangzhou.

If you look at the appearance of the magistrate’s office, it is magnificent and magnificent. A copper ring should be inlaid with gold. There are two stone lions standing in front of the gate of an ordinary mansion, but there are two Golden Lions crouching in front of the magistrate’s office, which is even more magnificent than the palace.

Zhou Mingli’s perception of Jiangzhou’s governor was not high at all. He was honest and just, and hated corrupt officials most. Therefore, his majesty promoted him to the position of Tingwei and entrusted him with the task of imperial envoy.

Ji Yue was in power for 12 years. He eliminated his relatives, developed military affairs, encouraged trade, and recruited talents. He managed the state of Qin prosperously. But when the water is clear, there is no fish, and the king’s hand cannot be extended too long. The whole Yongping is under the control of Ji Yue. Under the emperor’s feet, the officials with real high power are poorer and poorer. On the contrary, it is these local officials who rely on the heavenly height and the emperor’s distance that they always have to produce a few moths.

The amount of official money for disaster relief is huge. If it is exploited and deducted by other people, the victims will be left with only one layer of skin, and the meat inside will be eaten up by moths. Zhou Mingli personally escorted all the way to ensure that all the materials were delivered to the people.

It can be seen that Zhou Mingli hated corrupt officials.

“The Imperial Envoys came to work under the order of the king.” Zhou Mingli showed his token and said in a cold voice, “quickly pass on Liu Rengui to come out!”

Liu Rengui is the name of Jiangzhou magistrate.

Although the guard had never seen a noble person from Yongping before, he was not clear about the authenticity of the token, but he was afraid to see the silver on the black background. Black color is the most important one in the state of Qin. Who dares to use this token except the king?

There are two kinds of tokens given by the king of Qin. The silver pattern on the black background means that he works for the king. The gold pattern on the black background represents the presence of the king himself.

The guard, who had seen such a battle, was frightened and trembled: “I’ll report it now!”

……

After a while, a middle-aged official with a big belly hastily put on his clothes and a black hat and came out to meet him. At the sight of the battle with all the chariots and horses outside, the cold sweat came out from behind.

When he looked around, he could see that Zhou Mingli had the highest status. When he accepted his body, he worshipped him: “the lower officials welcome the imperial officials.”

Zhou Mingli sidestepped to avoid the ceremony: “the thing that does not grow an eye, young master is still standing here.”

Although he didn’t think the childe could be used, he was loyal to his majesty. The young master is holding a gold order. He should have some decency.

However, if the young master gives orders on the epidemic situation, he will not comply with it. He will plead with his majesty after returning to Yongping.

Liu Rengui choked. In fact, the first thing he noticed was Wei Lian. This young man with a hat is really out of the ordinary. He is very attractive in the crowd, but he is dressed in plain white. He thought he was an ordinary doorman, but he never thought that this was the real leader.

He was tactful and tactful, and immediately turned his direction: “see you, young master.”

In my heart, I was wondering which childe it was. Does your majesty have such a big son?

He was the local emperor of Jiangzhou, and the news of Yongping could not be transmitted here. In fact, Liu Rengui is scared to death. He had a ghost in his mind. He knew what he had been hiding recently. Suddenly, he carried out a surprise inspection at this time. He didn’t even say hello in advance. Did he find something?

Wei Lian light way: “go in again.”

Liu Rengui pinched a sweat: “Nuo.”

Liu Rengui took his party into the house to entertain them. This is a noble man from Yongping. He has a spirit of 120000 and dare not neglect it at all.

He followed him and asked, “the imperial envoy must have been tired all the way. The lower official ordered a banquet for the two adults. ”

Wei Lian didn’t speak. His eyes under the hat swept the small and delicate rockery and flowing water in the mansion.

His eyes suddenly turned slightly, and a faint cry was heard in his ears, which soon disappeared.

Wei Lian half sarcastically hooked his lips and whispered a few words to a bodyguard’s ear.

Zhou Mingli did not answer. He also saw the layout of the mansion. He lived like a fairyland. He didn’t know how many people had been robbed.

Both of them ignored him. Liu Rengui was a little embarrassed. He winked at the boy and ordered people to prepare the banquet.

In the past, people from the imperial court were not sent to supervise, but they would be informed in advance. At that time, he only had to collect the valuable things in the house, offer some dishes of clear porridge, order those people who complained about him not to go out and shut them in the house, and then bribe a few people to praise the governor of Qingtian when he inquired about the people’s livelihood. His political achievements in the old year will be pure and conscientious.

As for the people sent from above, they are as tactful as Liu Rengui, and naturally know how to observe what they say. If the other party seems to be an honest and upright official, he will pretend to be poor for a period of time, send the person away and return to the original state. If the other party is also greedy, it is better to do, good food and drink, and send a few gold bars, there is nothing that can not be done.It’s just a formality.

This time, I don’t know what the situation is There was no advance notice. In the past, he might not have thought much about it, but at this juncture, he kept the plague secret

Liu Rengui seems to have seen a ghost now.

The imperial envoy came all of a sudden, and there was no time to prepare for anything, nor to collect the ornaments and pretend to be poor. Liu Rengui carefully observed their faces and found that one of them was facial paralysis, and the other could not see his expression clearly in his hat.

It’s hard to fool.

His heart was beating.

Wei Lian suddenly chuckled and said, “Lord Liu’s residence is very beautiful. I like it very much. The painting you saw on the gallery is very good. Can you give it to me

Liu Rengui’s heart moved and his eyes moved.

This tone doesn’t seem to care It’s not like irony. Is the other party greedy?

After all, those honest and upright officials are so stupid that they don’t take a needle and a thread.

It’s easy for people of the same kind.

Liu Rengui immediately relaxed, but also a little spiteful. What childe, looking like a fairy figure, thought he was so noble, it was not a hint that he would give a gift!

“If you like it, you can’t have a problem with ten or a hundred paintings!” As soon as Liu Rengui put it down, he ordered people to take it down.

Zhou Mingli looked at Wei Lian in surprise and didn’t speak.

Until they were led into the hall for dinner. The furnishings of the hall are exquisite everywhere, and the cost is not low. The best tea is brewed and the most delicious delicacies are presented.

Zhou Mingli couldn’t eat and didn’t move. He almost wanted to lift the table. What has Jiangzhou become? Liu Rengui is still holding banquets here. The years are quiet!

Zhou Mingli ran out of patience and was about to get to the point. Wei Lian said, “this fish is well cooked.”

He was enjoying the food in a very calm way.

Zhou Mingli:

The moment when Wei Lian took off his hat, he was really astonished. Including the movement of dining at the moment, it also shows the elegance of royal family from the bone. It is really pleasing to the eyes and can’t bear to interrupt.

…… But they’re not here to eat!

Wei Lian didn’t feel Zhou Ming Li’s anger at all. He continued: “is that vase on the shelf made of white porcelain from Baiyun town? Can I feel it

Liu Rengui didn’t care at all: “take it if you want it!”

“And this censer…”

Liu Rengui took a puff at the corner of his mouth. The censer was bought by the merchants of Liang state. It is very valuable.

“If you like I’ll see you off. ”

“Well, this one is good, too.”

Liu Rengui’s heart is dripping blood: “here You. ”

“And this –”

Liu Rengui’s canthus are about to crack “: OK

What a gluttonous feast! More greedy than him!

This is to empty his whole family!

Zhou Mingli:

To be able to do this on the ting Wei, of course, will not be one track minded. He probably knew that gongzilian had a purpose, but he didn’t know what it was.

When the whole hall was almost empty, Wei Lianfang said with a smile, “Mr. Liu is really a good official.”

Liu Rengui:

Wei Lian also said, “go to Lord Liu’s study later.”

Liu Rengui: Go away!

He kept taking deep breaths and told himself it was no big deal. Isn’t it just blood? This also shows that these people, who have no knowledge of the plague, will not lose their lives even if they conduct random inspection

After taking out Liu Rengui’s family, Wei Lian asked at will: “how is Jiangzhou developing recently? How are the people? As a parent official in Jiangzhou, Mr. Liu must have been deeply loved by the people, isn’t he? ”

It’s a routine question with no distractions. It’s almost like “you make it up, I’ll leave early.”.

Liu Rengui immediately flaunted himself: “don’t worry, young master, Jiangzhou is booming and the people live and work in peace and contentment. These are the results of the investigation conducted by the lower officials in person! ”

Wei Lian nodded to show that he knew.

He swept the last piece of fish on the table, then slowly wiped the corners of his lips: “the fish is good.”

Liu Rengui was just about to grin, and Wei Lian said faintly: “it’s a pity that the taste of fish and meat from the common people is not very good.”

Liu Rengui was stiff.

Wei Lian raised his chin slightly: “Mr. Liu, explain to me, what’s going on with this man?”

Liu Rengui turned his head rigidly. When he saw the man brought up by the bodyguard, his soul was almost scared to fly.

Isn’t this guy locked up in the firewood room by him!

Liu Rengui immediately said, “young master, this must be a thief who has stolen into the house. I don’t know…”

“Shut up.” He only said a word, Wei Lian didn’t want to hear him explain, “you say it.”

The ragged man immediately seemed to see the Savior and repeatedly kowtowed: “imperial envoy! Don’t believe the dog official’s nonsense! We Jiangzhou has been plagued for a long time! Zhou Yushan, a native of Qingping County, was born in Qingping county. His mother contracted a strange disease half a month ago. Many people in the county contracted this disease and died within seven days. Cao min, carrying his mother on his back, wanted to go to the city to find a doctor. However, he was stopped at the gate of the city, saying that he was not allowed to spread the matter to cause panic. The grassroots went to seek the Yamen to beat drums and complain of injustice. The magistrate said that this matter was not in his charge. Want to report to Zhizhou, Zhizhou and closed door to see! Procrastinate again and again until my mother died of illness! Now Xiaomei is also infected with a strange disease, grass people can no longer lose her! The grassroots have no choice but to sit outside the magistrate’s office every day and want to wait for the dog official to stop the sedan chair and ask for justice when he goes out Today, I heard that the imperial emissary came to visit. I just wanted to take the courage to sue. I followed the imperial envoy’s team into Zhizhou Prefecture But the dog official ordered people to catch the grassroots and put them in the firewood room! “He was emotional, but his organization was clear enough for anyone to understand.

Zhou Mingli’s fists creaked and he was very angry. At the same time, he couldn’t help wondering. How did he know that such a person was shut up in the firewood room?

Of course, Wei Lian would not say much.

As a civilian, Zhou Mingli didn’t know martial arts, so his ear power was not as good as Wei Lian. In the corridor just now, Wei Lian hears the cry of injustice, and orders people to check it out.

Liu Rengui looks like a native: “one, a bunch of nonsense! Don’t believe his lies

He wanted to say that he didn’t know anything. Even if there was something, the people below were hiding it from him. But suddenly he stopped, thinking that he had just said that he had gone to investigate and visit himself in order to ask for credit

All of a sudden, I turned over my confession. It was all a crime.

First, he was attracted to relax his vigilance by pretending to be interested in profit, and then he was lured into the game inadvertently. Every seemingly casual word of youth They’re leading him in.

“You want evidence?” Wei Lian raised his eyes, “show him.”

The bodyguard immediately presented all the evidence found in the study on the concealment of the epidemic situation. There are also official documents on the epidemic situation presented below a month ago. This emergency report was sent to Yongping, but it was overstocked by Liu Rengui.

Liu Rengui:

He suddenly thought of Wei Lian’s sentence: “I’ll go to Lord Liu’s study later.”

Damn it, while he’s holding him here, he’s already sent someone to the study to search for evidence that’s too late to destroy!

Liu Rengui opened his mouth and could not argue.

“No need to explain.” Wei Lian got up and threw the edict to him.

“If you are not benevolent to an official, why should it be expensive?” Wei Lian eyebrows calm, “you have been dismissed.”

He walked out of the hall in a low voice.

“Let’s copy it together.”