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Li Fanming continued, "The second problem is the Qing officials in Xiangzhou and the merchants and commoners under their control. Once they take action, Fang Xusheng is not afraid, but Governor Fang is. Since he was an official, he had to abide by the rules of officialdom most of the time. Finding trouble with an official was an easy thing to do. Of course, in my opinion, these are just small troubles, not enough to damage Fang Yun's Literary Name. "
Magistrate Yao smiled and said, "You're right. Very insightful. You're not affected by other people's words. At least for now, I don't think anyone can cause Fang Xusheng any trouble. However, do you really think that Fang Xusheng will definitely win this time? "
However, Li Fanming shook his head and said helplessly, "I did not mention the Zong Clan or the Western Sea Divine Dragon Palace. These two clans are truly troublesome. Up until now, other than Senior Zong Gan Yu, who said that he would be coming to Yueyang Tower, the other two clans have not made any statements. The more they are like this, the stronger the forces that will make a move in the end. "
"What do you think are Fang Xusheng's chances of winning?" Magistrate Yao asked.
The rest of the Qi people were even more curious.
Li Fanming sighed softly. After a few moments of silence, he said, "Fifty percent."
Magistrate Yao nodded his head lightly. The scholars of Qi Nation sighed one after another. Although they all wanted Yellow Crane Tower to continue dominating the number one tower in the world, they were also unwilling to see Fang Yun lose to the Ancestral Clan or the Dragon Palace of the West Sea.
The big rabbit stopped chewing after a while. It held the carrot tassel weakly and lowered its head, looking very dispirited.
The waves carried everyone to the shore. After everyone steadied themselves, they once again gathered around Magistrate Yao.
Magistrate Yao looked around at everyone, and his expression turned cold. He said slowly, "Literary friends of the War Building Society, today, everyone can only represent themselves. You cannot use your official status of Qi Nation. Even this magistrate is only the head of the War Building Society. Some people might want to make a name for themselves today, or have other intentions. However, I would like to remind everyone that today, we will only participate in the battle between the two towers. As for the battle between Fang Xusheng and the others, we will not interfere. If anyone dares to interfere, I won't be able to do anything to you. However, I don't mind writing a few more strokes on today's memorial. "
The scholars of the Qi Nation who were present felt a chill in their hearts. Magistrate Yao had said that he was not representing the government, but now that he had said such words, he was actually representing the Qi Nation to issue a stern warning that they were not to participate in the real battle. Otherwise, they would be recorded by the Qi Nation and could forget about being an official in the Qi Nation in the future. They could not use them, nor did they dare to use them.
"We understand," many scholars replied.
Li Fanming, on the other hand, was swinging the half carrot he had taken from the big rabbit's hand. His expression was cold, and his words were like spring thunder in a small area.
"I'm from the Kingdom of Qi, so I won't help Fang Yun in the fight between the two towers. However, I am also a good friend of Fang Yun's. If anyone from the Kingdom of Qi wants to take advantage of this opportunity to cause trouble, it will be the same as making me lose face in front of my friends. I, Li Fanming, will not only take revenge for this, but I will take it big. "
Now, none of the scholars were laughing and jeering.
Some people from the Kingdom of Qi felt uncomfortable, but there was nothing they could do. Li Fanming's background was too great, and the people he befriended were all sons of aristocratic families. Ordinary aristocratic families were unable to befriend him.
Magistrate Yao smiled and said, "Little Grand Scholar Li is quite affectionate and righteous. If I were Fang Xusheng's friend, I wouldn't want to see him get into trouble either." Magistrate Yao reached out to touch his official seal as he spoke.
"What's wrong?" many scholars hurriedly asked.
Li Fanming held his official seal and checked the new letters, but no one said anything about Fang Yun's trouble.
Magistrate Yao said, "You all know about the incident of Ying Fang Pavilion's Hua Qingniang paying respects to the Qing Emperor, right? The brothels of the Qingjiang Trading Company have all been sealed by Fang Xusheng, no, by the Xiangzhou government. Now, all the people from those brothels have gathered together and are holding up the calligraphy that the Qing Emperor bestowed upon Ge Baiwan. They are walking toward the East City Gate. It looks like they are making a big fuss. Also, I heard that Ge Yiming is going to meet Fang Xusheng today. Tsk, tsk. We haven't even warmed our seats yet, and we're already seeing a good show. Let's go to the East City Gate. "
"Interesting."
"When will the Qing Emperor arrive?"
"Let's go, let's go."
Li Fanming sighed softly. He had just said that he was worried about the people from the Qingjiang Trading Company. He didn't expect that the other party had already made their move. Just the first step had already caused such a commotion. They had directly mobilized three thousand people and the Qing Emperor's calligraphy. He didn't know what kind of attack they would launch on Fang Yun later.
Li Fanming held his official seal and sent a letter to Fang Yun.
In the Governor's Manor, as usual, Fang Yun used the Shuidiao Getou after breakfast to form the Moon Gate and chat with the Notre-Dame Yang Yuhuan.
After meeting Yang Yuhuan this morning, Fang Yun decided to bring her to Baling City the next day. Because of the Gong Family's Scholar's help, the Governor's Manor had already been completed. After the Mid-Autumn Festival, they would officially move in.
After bidding farewell to Yang Yuhuan, Fang Yun's official seal continued to receive letters. Most of them were from the officials of Baling City. Today, all the officials had to send two copies of their letters. One was to their direct superior, and the other was to Fang Yun.
Fang Yun knew what was happening in the outside world like the back of his hand and would occasionally give some pointers. However, with the help of the experienced officials of Kongcheng, there had been no problems so far. The only disturbance was that the people from the Qingjiang Trading Company were carrying the Qing Emperor's calligraphy toward the eastern part of the city.
Zhang Longxiang's official seal was also very lively. All kinds of people were sending letters. The Lei family and the Zong family repeatedly urged them. They desperately wanted to know where Zhang Longxiang was. However, Fang Yun's reply was only one: he would arrive when the meeting began.
These words angered many people, but today, they didn't dare to curse Zhang Longxiang. Whether they were Scholars or Confucians, they could only swallow their anger.
"Governor, Young Master Ge Yiming requests an audience," a guard said loudly from outside the study.
"Mm." Fang Yun only responded softly and didn't say anything else.
The guard had been working in the yamen for a long time and understood. He excused himself and then walked to the gate of the temporary governor's office. He smiled at a young man close to thirty years old and said, "The governor is busy. If you have time, you can wait for a while."
That person's complexion was white and clean. His body was tall and straight, and he had an imposing manner. He smiled and didn't seem to mind at all. He nodded lightly and said, "Thank you for your trouble. Since Fang Xusheng is busy, I will wait at the gate. "
Next to him stood an old Jinshi. It was Huo Long.
Huo Long looked troubled and said in a low voice, "Young Master Ge, there are many things to do today. I'm afraid I can't stay here forever."
Ge Yiming said, "That's good. Huo Long, you go ahead. I can wait here alone."
"Then I will take my leave. If there's anything, please contact me."
Ge Yiming watched as Huo Long left. He then turned around and looked at the courtyard of the governor's office. He saw people coming and going. He didn't say anything. He took out his official seal and went to read the articles and comments.
After half an hour, a High Scholar walked out of the courtyard and asked, "Ge Yiming, is Young Master Ge here?"
"Yes." Ge Yiming hurriedly replied.
The High Scholar nodded his head and said, "I'll bring you to see the governor."
"Thank you." Ge Yiming lifted his leg and followed him. A faint smile appeared on his face.
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