Chapter 205 Both soft and hard
Zhao Xiang was going in person, and everyone was a little uneasy, so Lizheng from Zaihu Village and Bajiaozhai simply took a few students along with him.
"Mr. Zhao is the husband of the children in our village. It is only right and proper for us to go with him!"
"That's right, I finally found a good gentleman. When we go out, shouldn't we follow him?"
Seeing this, Zhao Liya thanked her, and also persuaded Zhao Xiang: "Father, Uncle Li Zheng and the others also have good intentions. If this is the case, let's all come together. It's good to have a help."
Zhao Xiang thought for a while, and nodded in agreement, expressing his deep gratitude.
The folk customs here are simple and honest, he really likes it a little bit. If you can choose one of the best to teach one or two, it will not be in vain to come here!
Zhao Xiang begged to see him, but County Magistrate Yin couldn't see him. Lizheng and the others didn't follow, they all waited outside the yamen, and soon attracted many curious crowds to watch.
County magistrate Yin met Zhao Xiang for the first time, and he couldn't help but look at him secretly, feeling a little jealous.
Even though Zhao Xiang was wearing coarse clothes, with a gentle and calm expression, it still made people look up to him. This feeling made him very uncomfortable, after all, he was the magistrate of the county!
"Zhao—Zhao Xiang, right? Why are you asking to see me?"
County magistrate Yin almost called him "Mr. Zhao", secretly embarrassed.
Zhao Xiang cupped his hands and bent over: "My lord, the criminals really have something important to do, otherwise I wouldn't dare bother my lord, please forgive me."
Zhao Xiang's respectful attitude made County Magistrate Yin finally feel better and more comfortable. He nodded and said in a gentle tone, "Speak up."
Zhao Xiang then told about the officer going to ask for the tribute, as if he didn't notice the slight change in the countenance Yin's expression, he smiled wryly and sighed to himself: "Is there some misunderstanding in this matter? This fact is difficult to follow, we will do it later. No. Today, I specifically asked my lord for instructions. If it was a misunderstanding, I would be at ease if I said it. Please help me, my old friend from the past, to accommodate you."
County magistrate Yin was very angry.
Mao Dexing's courage is really getting bigger and bigger! How dare he make his own claim!
I don't know anything about this.
If Zhao Xiangzhen edited the book and sent it out to talk about it, what would he do? Who knows who he will send the letter to? In the future, if I run into someone else's hands, I will still be dreaming!
County magistrate Yin scolded Mao Dexing a hundred times in his heart, but he couldn't express in front of Zhao Xiang that he didn't know about it, otherwise he would lose face.
He was surprised and said: "The officer who delivered the letter really said that? How can it be reasonable, a cunning person, talking nonsense! Nothing, it would not be so absurd to send corvees under the imperial court! However, the best Ganoderma lucidum and mountain treasures You have always wanted it, you just look for it, and if you find it, hand it in.”
The meaning of these words is very clear, you go look for it, if you find it, forget it.
Zhao Xiang understands, Yin County Magistrate is going down the steps, he has to save his own face, it is impossible to say in front of Zhao Xiang that there is no such thing at all, it is all up to the subordinates.
In this case, wouldn't it appear that he is too incompetent?
Zhao Xiang also agreed: "Yes, my lord. The criminal understands, and the criminal will leave."
County magistrate Yin nodded.
As soon as he left, County Magistrate Yin's expression sank in an instant, and he sneered at the master, "Is this official the parent official of this place or someone else? Good, good, good, very good, the imperial court's order has spread to the village , I don’t even know anything about it! What’s the reason for this?”
Master didn't dare to say anything, so he hurriedly pleaded guilty: "I don't know about this matter, please be punished by adults."
County Magistrate Yin sneered and said, "It's not surprising that you don't know, heh! Go, the guards who went to deliver the order that day gave me 30 slaps each, and fined me three months' salary. Tell that **** Mao Dexing to get out of here!"
Dare to instruct his people to do things without telling him, this is intolerable.
In fact, Mao Dexing soon found out about Zhao Xiang and others entering the yamen, and he didn't take it seriously.
Does he think he is still a first-rank member of the imperial court, the prince and Taifu? He's a criminal!
What does it mean to bring so many people to find his brother-in-law? Threat? hehe! Well, he wished he was a threat.
Look who listens to whom these days.
As long as he dares to threaten, brother-in-law will never spare him!
Mao Dexing didn't expect that instead of waiting for the news of Zhao Xiang's severe punishment, he was called over by his brother-in-law and scolded him.
"The next time you dare to use my name to use people from the yamen to handle fake orders, don't blame me for not letting you down!"
Mao Dexing was angry, hated and aggrieved: "Brother-in-law, I can't help it, this--the Zhao family is too hateful! They fanned the flames and stirred up trouble in Zaihu Village and Bajiaozhai. If I don't move out of the government, they won't be afraid at all! "
County magistrate Yin sneered: "A mere Zhao family makes it difficult for you? Don't talk to me, it's useless, find a way yourself!"
Mao Dexing had no choice but to back down.
This time back, it really made him think of a way.
So, the next morning, before Zhao Liya and Hu Ling went out, a matchmaker in flowered clothes with a fat face and a festive smile came to the door with a smile.
"Congratulations, Mr. Zhao and Mrs. Zhao! Someone fell in love with Ms. Zhao. This is a good family. They are rich and powerful. They are also about the same age as Ms. Zhao, and they are very handsome! There are too many silks and brocades at home. You can't eat chicken, duck and fish, and there are maid servants to serve you! Miss Zhao married, even though she is a concubine, it's not bad at all, and she will have endless blessings in the future! Even with you two! , you won’t have to worry about the rest of your life! Oh, this is a good fortune that has been cultivated in several lifetimes, and only people like you can afford it.”
The matchmaker smiled and said with envy and emotion, the whole family was stunned at first, and then furious!
"Who are you talking about? A concubine?"
The matchmaker didn't think there was anything wrong, she still smiled and said, "There's nothing wrong with being a concubine, to put it mildly, girls in Yancun, if they want to live a good life, don't they all become concubines for the wealthy family! The one I'm talking about is the county magistrate's brother-in-law, the son of the Mao family, listen, isn't he a first-class good family hahaha!"
"What!"
"How unreasonable!"
Zhao Xiang, Deng Shi, Hu Ling and others were almost blown away.
"Get lost! Fortunately, you are not from the Mao family, otherwise I will break your leg!"
"Our family, Ya'er, won't be a concubine for others? Oh, do you deserve it!"
(end of this chapter)