Chapter 156

In the main hall, Ye Xiaotian listened to Madam Ya's words and his eyes revealed an expression of interest. Madam Ya noticed the change in his expression and asked, "Why, Yeh Dianshi doesn't seem to agree?"

Ye Xiaotian shook his head and replied, "No, I understand what Madam is trying to say. The enmity between me and Xu Boyi is set in stone. If he has a meteoric rise one day, he'll definitely not forget the humiliation he once suffered here. Therefore, I can't let him stand up for himself. As for the district magistrate …. "

Ye Xiaotian smiled and said, "The district magistrate doesn't have much of a background. That's why he was appointed as the county magistrate. But the county has just been reformed and is very important to the Imperial Court. I believe that when the Imperial Court chose the county magistrate, they must have thought about it carefully. Official Hua must have been chosen because they have high hopes for him.

If Official Hua can make a name for himself in the county, he will be highly regarded by the Imperial Court and have a bright future ahead of him! It's a pity that for the past few years, his time has been wasted by a bunch of officials who are fighting for power. If the district magistrate still did not achieve anything during this term of office, then his future would come to an end. From this point, I can see that Official Hua and I have a common enemy. "

Madam Ya smiled and said, "You're very direct and don't hide anything. But, I like your straightforwardness. You're right. You and my husband have a common enemy. So, you can be a firm ally …. "

Ye Xiaotian sighed and interrupted Madam Ya, "Madam, it's true that this lowly official and Official Hua have a common enemy. But can this lowly official and Official Hua become allies?"

Madam Ya's face heated up and she said, "My husband is honest and kind. He's a righteous gentleman. It's hard to avoid being bullied by petty people."

Ye Xiaotian said seriously, "Madam, I believe you know better than me how bad the situation in the county is. If Xu Boyi can make a name for himself, he won't let me off. But no matter what, this is only a possibility.

On the other hand, if I fought with Xu Boyi to the end, not only would the Lord Registrar and Xu Boyi be working together, they would also have control over Gourd County. My chances of winning would be very small. If I lost, I would lose everything I had.

So, it's not impossible to ally with the district magistrate. But, I need him to promise me that he won't waver no matter what. He must support me with all his might. Since the County Magistrate is a righteous gentleman, you mustn't do something like fleeing in the face of battle. Otherwise, I'll die a graveless death. "

Ye Xiaotian's words were blunt. Madam Ya's face turned red and white. But she can't get angry at Ye Xiaotian because Ye Xiaotian is telling the truth. Her husband is used to being a deserter. Now that he's being criticized by Ye Xiaotian, she can't say anything.

Ye Xiaotian said, "I need the district magistrate to promise me!"

Madam Ya was slightly embarrassed. She nodded her head and said, "Of course. My husband is actually …"

Just as she said this, the maid Cui 'er came into the living room and reported happily, "Madam, Master is back."

Madam Ya stood up happily and said, "Quick! Invite Master to the living room to see Yeh Dianshi. "

…

"Yeh Dianshi, you've suffered."

Hua Qingfeng was really happy to see Ye Xiaotian. No matter what, with Ye Xiaotian around, he's no longer alone. But he just came back from being bullied by Wang Ning and he's not in a good mood. That's why his smile is a little forced.

"I can't say I've suffered. My luck is pretty good. This trip to Jin Ling was a daunting one. But your Excellency, you don't look too well. Are you feeling unwell? "

Ye Xiaotian greeted Hua Qingfeng and handed over the document. Hua Qingfeng smiled bitterly, "You must have seen it in front of the yamen. Sigh! Those bold people have been blocking the yamen for three days. How can I be in a good mood? Eh? "

Hua Qingfeng said as he opened Ye Xiaotian's document. It's indeed written that Ye Xiaotian has been appointed as the Hulu County's Warden. But … it's not a reinstatement. It's a transfer. Transfer to the Hulu County's Warden? Hua Qingfeng carefully looked at the resume and found that Ye Xiaotian was transferred to the Hulu County's Warden as an ambassador of the Ministry of Rites.

Hua Qingfeng was surprised. He looked further and found that Ye Xiaotian was also a Commissioner of the Ministry of Appointments and a Warden of the Ministry of Justice. Is there a Commissioner in the Ministry of Appointments? What's a Warden of the Ministry of Justice? Hua Qingfeng has been an official for more than five years, but he's never heard of these two positions.

Looking at the term of office, Hua Qingfeng was even more surprised. Ye Xiaotian only served one day in the Ministry of Appointments and two days in the Ministry of Justice. In three days, he went to the Ministry of Appointments, Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Rites. This kind of resume is unprecedented.

Hua Qingfeng said to Ye Xiaotian in surprise, "Yeh Dianshi, you … how come you've already been in Nanjing? And in three days you went to the Ministry of Appointments, Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Rites. "

Hearing this, Madam Ya was also shocked. She gently covered her mouth and looked at Ye Xiaotian in surprise. Her expression was very charming.

Ye Xiaotian laughed, "It's a long story. After I arrived in Nanjing, something happened in the capital. I settled down at the Jin Ling Inn and waited for news from above. When the court calmed down, my matters were taken into consideration. I was acquitted and released, but I was allowed to stay in Nanjing. Although Nanjing can't be compared to Beijing, it's still a place of hidden dragons and crouching tigers. It's a place where people like me can't get used to, so I insisted on going. The Minister of Appointments saw that I'm not up to par and sent me back. "

Ye Xiao Tian had made it sound simple, but the truth was far too bizarre. Even Madam Ya knew that to be able to traverse all three divisions within three days was an unimaginable feat.

As for saying that Ye Xiaotian didn't want to stay in Nanjing, this is even more ridiculous. Do you think that the government is run by your family? You're the Minister of the Six Ministries and have nothing better to do. Do you think that the government is run by your family? You're just a minor official and you don't want to work in Nanjing. Why would the Minister of Appointments come out and ask you to leave Nanjing? But to say that Ye Xiaotian is bragging, his resume is not fake at all.

Hua Qingfeng and his wife looked at each other. They still don't understand what Ye Xiaotian did in Nanjing. How could he have such a strange experience? But now is not the time to ask about this, because Ye Xiaotian has already opened his mouth.

Ye Xiaotian said, "That's right, Daren said that there are people making trouble in front of the yamen. I did see it when I came back. Some of the people crying in front of the yamen are the families of the victims. I have already persuaded them to go back. The yamen is a dignified place. It represents the court and the government. How can we let them block the way? But I have already promised them that I will give them an explanation within three days. I hope that the county magistrate can come up with a solution as soon as possible.

There are also some ruffians who took advantage of the situation to make trouble. As for those who took advantage of the situation to make trouble, I have already put them in prison. If we don't teach these unruly people a lesson, won't the government become weak and easy to bully in their hearts? "

Hua Qingfeng's face changed, "What? You put those ruffians in prison? Oh no, Yeh Dianshi, you have made a big mistake. Quickly let them go! "

Ye Xiaotian said disapprovingly, "Daren, what's wrong with punishing a few ruffians?"

Hua Qingfeng said nervously, "Of course it's wrong. It's very wrong. Yeh Dianshi, you have just returned and don't know the situation. Do you think I am not angry with them and don't want to punish them? I am really afraid of hurting the innocent! Those ruffians are instigated by someone!

If you arrest them today, I'm afraid that someone will go to the relay road and incite the laborers to go on strike. If this affects the transportation of supplies, it will be fine if the war goes smoothly. But if it fails, you and I will become the scapegoats and will end up being executed. "

Ye Xiaotian finally understood why Hua Qingfeng was helpless against those ruffians. He was the county magistrate. Even if he was completely controlled by Register Wang and Xu Boyi, he would not be afraid of a few ruffians. It turned out that he was afraid of causing more serious consequences.

Ye Xiaotian said, "Incite the laborers to cause trouble? Those laborers are the Han and mountain people of this county. The mountain people of this county are mainly the Yi and Miao tribes. They all listen to the Gao and Li stockades. This lowly official only needs to notify the Gao and Li stockade chiefs and I believe the other tribes will not act rashly. As for the Han people, half of them are under the jurisdiction of the county and the other half are under the inspection office. This lowly official can go and greet the inspection office. Only the people under the jurisdiction of the county are left. If they dare to cause trouble … "

Ye Xiaotian laughed coldly, "With only such a small group of people left, they will not be able to cause any waves. If they dare to cause trouble, so what if we destroy their rice bowls? If we don't teach them a lesson, they won't even know what the surname of this county magistrate is! "

Hua Qingfeng was enlightened by these words and immediately felt relieved. That's right! Based on Ye Xiaotian's friendship with the stockade chiefs of the Gao and Li stockade, it would not be difficult to pacify the Yi and Di tribes. As long as the Yi and Miao tribes did not act, the other mountain people would not act rashly. If the inspection office also appeared to stop the families of the soldiers from responding, there would not be many people under Xu Boyi's direct control. He would not have to worry about them causing trouble.

Thinking of this, Hua Qingfeng's spirits rose and he excitedly said, "With your return, the problems that have plagued this county for so many days have been easily solved. With Yeh Dianshi, I am like a fish in water! "

The corner of Ye Xiaotian's mouth twitched slightly. He thought to himself, "Do you think I am Kongming? Even if I want to be Kongming, you have to be Liu Bei first. When Liu Bei threw a child, you can at least put on an act. If you continue to be a coward, I can't help you. I might have to test you. If you have the ability to handle the first matter and the courage to handle the second matter well, then there is a possibility of cooperation between us. Otherwise, I will use my own methods to do things alone. If I end up implicating you, then I, Ye Xiaotian, will have a clear conscience. "

Thinking of this, Ye Xiaotian said, "Milord, you flatter me. In order to prevent the laborers from causing trouble, we only need to use force to reduce their power. This lowly official can basically solve the problem, so it's not a difficult matter. However, there are two other matters that are related to this matter that require Milord's assistance."

Hearing this, Hua Qingfeng became nervous again. He nervously said, "I wonder what Yeh Dianshi is talking about?"