Wang Xiuqing and Huang Yucheng immediately began to sweat profusely. They left their chairs and knelt on the ground. Yang Guangdou, who was sitting cross-legged, smiled as he watched this scene. He did not help the two officials in their hour of need, nor did he say anything bad about them. Hsu Fengnian stopped smiling. He rested his elbow on the edge of the chair and calmly said, "One is in charge of commanding the troops stationed in Liu Zhou. The other is in charge of monitoring the officials in Liu Zhou. Both of them are important positions in Liu Zhou. The two of you together, not including the calligraphy and paintings, gave Li Gongde a total of sixty-eight thousand taels of silver. Only then did you get the letter of recommendation. However, This King had already looked through your resumes and checked your past achievements. You were very good, so he agreed. What, are you so worried about the money that you are in such a hurry to plunder the land in Liu Zhou? Why don't the two of you make your move a little later? It seems like your skills as an official are not perfect enough. Wang Xiuqing, the Fufeng County Commandant Yu Wanqing and Wenhui County Magistrate Li Zhaoshou, as well as the two people you promoted, Wu Xiaoxian and Hong Poshu, received a total of six thousand taels of silver. Is This King wrong? "
Hsu Fengnian's finger gently tapped on the edge of the chair. The chair was made of the highest quality yellow rosewood. It was a valuable item left behind by the previous owner of Qingcang City. It made people envious. Hsu Fengnian did not speak. Wang Xiuqing, who was tall and strong, did not look like a civil official. He was about to speak when his in-law, Huang Yucheng, secretly pulled on his sleeve. In the end, the two officials who had neglected their duties in Liu Zhou did not say anything to defend themselves. Hsu Fengnian saw a tall and sturdy general walk into the courtyard. He stood outside the door with his hand on his sword. It was Liu Zhou's Qingcang Army Commandant, Wei Cheng Shi. He and the commandant of Linyao Army Commandant were both from the Long Xiang Army. Hsu Fengnian stood up and said, "This King has told Governor Yang that he will be in charge of all government affairs in Liu Province. If you have anything to say, you can tell it to Governor Yang."
Hsu Fengnian walked out of the house and followed Wei Cheng Cheng and a group of elite retainers out of the city. They were going to meet Chen Xiliang at a place forty miles away from the city. Yang Guangdou coughed and put down his feet, stepping on the boots that had just been delivered from Lingzhou's Golden Weave Bureau. He said, "Sir Wang, Sir Huang, please rise. The law is based on human feelings. There are many things that need to be done in Liuzhou. With such a huge mess, I am unable to find anyone that will not hinder the great cause of Beiliang. Even if you all redeem yourselves by doing good deeds, I will help you all speak to His Highness. However, while His Highness is in the Azure Continent, it's best that you don't show your faces. "
Wang Xiuqing stood up, his expression heavy. Huang Yucheng stood up unsteadily and wiped the sweat from his forehead as if he had lost his parents. Even if the Provincial Governor had given them leeway, they had left a bad impression in the Prince's mind. Did they really think that they could make up for their mistakes with merit? Huang Yucheng was not so childish, but he was still grateful for Yang Guangdou's consolation. He bowed deeply with his hands clasped in front. As he bowed and lowered his head, he caught a glimpse of his in-law, Wang Xiuqing, who was still standing there in a daze. He did not want to add fuel to the fire, so he pretended not to see anything. Yang Guangdou smiled and looked at the unconvinced soldier. He did not get angry. He put on his boots and stepped on the ground. He smiled and said, "Sir Wang, do you think that I am playing the villain in front of His Highness?"
The unyielding Wang Xiuqing indeed thought so. However, he did not expect Governor Yang to be so direct. He was startled and his gloomy face lightened a bit.
Yang Guangdou waved his hand and laughed, "Then you are underestimating this official too much, and underestimating His Highness even more. This official does not have His Highness's ability, I cannot find out how much money you have given out, nor can I find out how much money you have accepted. In fact, everyone here is well aware that Liu Province is a barren land, and being an official here is a hard job. But no matter how little money there is, to be able to sit on a yellow rosewood chair in this room, your official rank is solid. Even the imperial court has recognized you, and all of us have received the official documents from the capital. This official has also received the title of Governor Yang Guangdou. As for me, I am very busy. There are many things that I do not want to be complicated. Think about it. Yu Wanqing, Li Zhaoshou, Wu Xiaoxian, and Hong Poshu. These four people, I have heard of them. They are similar to the two of you. Their family background is not great.
They must have worked hard to become an official. "Speaking to this point, Yang Guangdou rubbed his chin and could not help but laugh," Of the four, this official is most familiar with Li Zhaoshou. A month ago, I even chatted with him. This person is indeed full of knowledge. What is funny is that at that time, the Weaving Bureau had just sent over the official robes and had not yet sent over the boots. This kid was wearing a brand new robe and a pair of broken shoes. When we were chatting, he would occasionally touch the soft patch on his chest as if he was touching the face of a beautiful young lady. It made him very happy. At that time, this official was thinking that he did not want to be a county magistrate in Lingzhou and came to Liu Zhou to be a county magistrate. He was promoted but lost money. This kind of person is still a true scholar. In his heart, he still has the strength of a scholar. "
Yang Guangdou looked at Wang Xiuqing and laughed softly, "I know what you are thinking. I am just helping people get an official position because I like their character and knowledge. I have more money in my purse, and I have also found talents for Beiliang. This is a good thing for both sides. What right do you, King of Beiliang, have to not let it go? Wang Xiuqing, is this what you are thinking? "
Wang Xiuqing was honest and unyielding. She said in a low voice, "That's right!"
Yang Guangdou shook his head and said, "You are wrong. Whether it is you, or even me, the primary third rank provincial governor of Liu Zhou, we cannot escape the problem of not being in a position and not being in a position. For example, I do not have many people at my disposal and am unable to make ends meet. According to the law, you should be stripped of your official status and be sent back to Lingzhou. However, I still have to clean up your mess. This is how I, Yang Guangdou, only consider the gains and losses of Liu Zhou. However, if every soldier and official in Beiliang is like you two and does not need to follow the rules, as time passes, the mud and sand will fall together. This Beiliang's officialdom will be in complete chaos. That is why what I said before is not entirely correct. You have to talk about human feelings, but if you talk about human feelings too much, it will not be a long term plan. Look at Lingzhou's officialdom. You bunch of pitiful fellows who have not been able to make a name for yourselves in the past 20 years. You must know this better than me. Ask yourselves, will Liu Zhou become the second Lingzhou? We are about to go to war. Us officials who do not even need to wave flags and shout battle cries should not let the prince worry about this so early. When we destroy Beimang, everyone here will be in a favorable position. Everyone can go to Beimang and get a provincial governor to satisfy their cravings. At that time, we will be greedy for some money. I do not believe that the King of Beiliang will be so calculative with us! "
Wang Xiuqing cracked open her lips into a smile.
Many of the officials present could not help but laugh.
Liu Zhen joked, "Then us old bones should live a few more years. Otherwise, no matter how big the official status is, it will have nothing to do with us."
Yang Guangdou pointed at the youngest official in charge of Liuzhou's financial records. "Qin Tianxia, you're only in your early forties. You're the one who has the most advantage. When the quarterly salary is distributed, treat us to a meal."
That person scratched his head and said with a bitter face, "It is not that this official is unwilling to part with the salary. It is just that there is a lioness at home. If I do not send the salary back to You Zhou, she will definitely think that this official is picking wild flowers in Liu Zhou. At that time, she will definitely punish me to death. Provincial Governor, please do a good deed and let Official Zhou, who has the most money in our family, treat us. This fellow will not be interested in the salary."
A fat middle-aged official cursed, "Qin Tianxia, f * cking bullsh * t! Yesterday, you even told me that you had secretly saved up more than 40 taels of money for drinks! "
The entire hall burst into laughter. It was joyous.
When Hsu Fengnian saw Chen Xiliang, he almost did not recognize him.
This poor scholar who originally looked like a weak scholar had tanned skin and lost more than 10 catties.
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