Chapter 330

There was a pavilion with a bamboo curtain hanging over it. The curtain was half hanging, covering the naked bodies of Dai Tongzhi, Li Jingsheng and Ye Tuiguan. The three of them each had a wooden couch covered with a snow-white bedsheet. Lying on the couch with a pair of hands massaging their backs, smelling the fragrance of the flowers outside the pavilion and listening to the chirping of birds, it made one feel as if they were walking on clouds.

After the incident at the Yi Hong Courtyard, Dai Tongzhi realized that Ye Tianguan did not like brothels, so he invited him for tea, wine and massage. This Lin's Qiuyin (Acupressure Massage) shop was originally a place that Dai Tongzhi and Li Fengjie frequented. Now there was only one more person, Ye Xiaotian.

"Exert more strength …"

Ye Xiaotian was lying there, already drowsy. Feeling that his back was getting softer and softer, he urged. The pretty little girl, who was wearing undergarments, softly said: "Master, it is not that I do not want to use strength, but muscles like softness and hate hardness. Only with the right amount of strength can the Qi and blood flow be improved. It is not that the more painful it is, the better it is."

Ye Xiaotian grunted twice and said: "It is just that I am about to fall asleep because of your massage."

As he spoke, Li Fengjie, who was lying on the couch on his right, was already snoring. On his left, Dai Tongzhi smiled and said: "If Brother is tired, you can take a short nap." Looking at his gentle and refined manner, it is hard to imagine that this person actually has such a cruel and merciless side.

Ye Xiaotian said: "I do not have the habit of taking a nap in the day. If I do not sleep enough, I will feel even more uncomfortable. It is better not to sleep."

Dai Tongzhi said: "If that is the case, you and I can chat and you will be able to wake up. I have known Brother for some time, but I do not know much about you. I heard that Brother is a Tongren local? "

Ye Xiaotian was stunned and thought: "How did I become a local?" But then he remembered that in order to become an Elementary Scholar, Professor Li specially changed his household registration to Tongren Province. This kind of thing can be used to deal with the imperial examination, but there is no need to hide it from Dai Tongzhi. Dai Tongzhi is Prefectural Magistrate Zhang's confidant and is a local tyrant. This kind of thing cannot be hidden from him and it will not be good if he finds out.

Ye Xiaotian frankly said, "I dare not conceal anything from Brother Dai. In fact, I am a citizen of the capital and was originally a jailer of the Imperial Prison. At that time, I went to Jiangnan to deliver a letter. But something went wrong and I ended up in Guizhou … "

Ye Xiaotian picked out what he could and told Dai Tongzhi about it. Dai Tongzhi was instructed by Yu Junting to rope in Ye Xiaotian. That day, Yu Junting saw Ye Xiaotian's way of doing things in the Yu Ji Brick and Tile Shop. He suddenly felt pity for Ye Xiaotian and wanted to recruit Ye Xiaotian for his own use.

But what she planned could not see the light of day. To recruit a person for one's own use, of course she had to understand his background. She was a woman and it was not convenient for her to show her face, so she handed this matter over to Dai Tongzhi. Dai Tongzhi found this opportunity to get close to Ye Xiaotian.

At this time, people are most relaxed and unguarded, so it is easier to find out the truth. He had already done some research on Ye Xiaotian and knew his real background. As soon as he heard Ye Xiaotian did not hide anything, he said, "Ha, ha, so that's how it is. A hero does not ask about his background. I was born well. If my background was like yours, I might not be able to reach your achievement today."

Dai Tongzhi coughed and said, "It's just that Xian Di is an official in Guizhou, it must be unfair to you."

"What does Brother Dai mean?" Ye Xiaotian asked.

Dai Tongzhi said, "Xian Di is smart and capable, plus you are so young. A seventh-grade official at your age, if you were in the Central Plains, you would have made a lot of meritorious service, won the appreciation of your superior, your future would be limitless. It's a pity that all the important officials in Guizhou are under the control of the chieftains. Although Xian Di has talent, it will be very difficult for you to get promoted. "

Hearing this, Ye Xiaotian fell silent. He seemed to feel something in his heart and felt somewhat dejected.

Dai Tongzhi glanced at him and suddenly said, "But to say that there is absolutely no chance, that is not true. You must know that the chieftain families have been passed down for thousands of years. The unshakable hereditary position is one of the reasons, but if the descendants are unfilial, there is no guarantee that the ancestral land will not be buried. So many chieftains not only value the nurturing of their descendants, they also pay attention to unearthing talents for their own use … "

The situation that Dai Tongzhi described was equivalent to a joint-stock company. The boss created an industry and was supposed to pass it on to his sons. However, his sons were disappointing and did not have the talent in this area. Therefore, he hired a professional manager to manage the industry for him, while his sons held the shares.

In this kind of situation, it is the law that ensures that the owner of the shares does not change. The person he hires, whether it is the chairman or the CEO, cannot be replaced. And the chieftains rely on the hereditary right of inheritance granted by the imperial court and the maintenance of this order by the other chieftains.

Ye Xiaotian sighed and said, "What Brother Dai is saying, Xian Di naturally understands. It is just that … it is hard to find a good leader … "

Ye Xiaotian was quiet for a moment, then he complained to Dai Tongzhi, "Brother Dai, do you think I do not understand? I am an official appointed by the imperial court, but I am an official in a place where the chieftains have power. I am not a human being. But which big tree can I rely on, how can I know? "

To make a lie true, it must be seventy percent true and thirty percent false. Ye Xiaotian understood this principle when he was very young, so he took the opportunity to clarify his relationship with the Xia family of Red Maple Lake. He then said, "What should I do, I am also at a loss right now. Actually, to have my current official position, experience, and years should be good enough, but I … I am still somewhat unwilling … "

Dai Tongzhi smiled slightly and said with a deeper meaning, "A good life does not fear being ground by fate. Brother, you were able to come this far from being a prison guard in the capital's Imperial Prison. It is obvious that you are a person with great luck. Given time, do you still need to fear that no one will be able to recognize you? Just wait patiently for the right time! "

The three finished the massage and drank a few cups of tea. Then they put on their robes and slowly walked out of the Lin family's brothel. Before they reached the intersection, a servant came over. When he saw Dai Chonghua, he went up to him and said, "Aiya, Official Dai, I have finally found you. I just went to your residence to look for you. The magistrate wants you to come over immediately."

Dai Tongzhi was surprised and said, "Do you know what urgent matter it is?"

The servant lowered his voice and replied a few words. Li Fengjie and Ye Xiaotian stood to the side and faintly heard the words' the seedlings have come out of the mountains', 'the Tixi Department is very nervous', and 'the magistrate is in a state of confusion'. Li Fengjie was still at a loss, but Ye Xiaotian, who was pretending to look around, lightly curled his lips and a trace of a smile flitted across his face.

…

"The seedlings have come out of the mountains. What is going on?"

When Yu Junting heard Dai Tongzhi speak of this matter, he was immediately stunned.

The seedlings had lived in seclusion deep in the mountains and had been separated from the outside world for too long. They had too little understanding of each other. Clans with a higher level of civilization would always have a feeling of barbarism, ignorance, and incomprehensibility towards clans that were lagging behind. Yu Junting was no exception, so he was very wary of the seedlings moving in the direction of the Tixi Department.

Dai Chonghua replied, "At the moment, it is still unclear. This Sheng Miao tribe did not notify anyone beforehand. They came out of the Shiwan Mountains and suddenly appeared south of the Tixi Bureau. There, they began a large scale construction project and began to build a mountain stronghold. The Tixi Bureau received the news on horseback. Without the prefectural magistrate's orders, they have not responded."

Yu Junting said, "What does that fatty Zhang have in mind?"

Dai Chonghua spread his hands and said, "What ideas can he have? He only wanted me to discuss with Yulong and arrange for a suitable person to first contact that tribe and see what they want before making a plan. "

Yu Junting paced a few steps with his hands behind his back. He said in a low voice, "South of the Tixi Department, that is very close to Mercury Mountain."

Dai Chonghua nodded and said, "Very close!"

Yu Junting suddenly turned his head and said to Wen Ao who was standing to the side, "Immediately tell the sea dragons to stop their provocations towards Cool Moon Valley. The situation is unclear now. Do not let the sandpiper and clam fight and the fisherman profit!"

Wen Ao acknowledged and hurriedly left to make arrangements. Dai Tongzhi also stood and said to Yu Junting, "The magistrate is still waiting for my news. I cannot stay for long. I will return first."

Yu Junting acknowledged and then reminded, "First find out how many people there are in that seedling tribe, why they have come out of the mountains, and what their intentions are. Do not act rashly."

Dai Chonghua acknowledged and was about to turn to leave when he suddenly remembered something. He turned back and said, "Oh right, the County Supervisor asked me to contact that Ye Xiaotian. According to my current understanding, this person is not a problem. He is successful at a young age and has ambition. He should be able to be used by the County Supervisor."

Yu Junting was now worried about the seedling tribe from the Tixi Department and was not in the mood to inquire further. He nodded and said, "Continue to contact him and understand more about him."

Dai Chonghua nodded and left. After a while, Wen Ao arranged for an urgent messenger to go to the Tixi Yu Residence and returned to the main hall. Yu Junting said, "At the moment, we still do not know why this seedling tribe moved to Tixi. However, if they want to stay here, it is hard to say that it will not affect our grand plan. Send someone to inform Yang Tian Wang about this. Our plans will temporarily stop. This matter is of great importance and there cannot be a single accident! "

After Dai Tongzhi left, Ye Xiaotian and Li Chengyu parted ways on the street and returned to their respective residences. As soon as Ye Xiaotian entered the door, Ruo Xiaosheng came over to report, "Master, Lady Duo Ni and Old Master Ye have returned. They even brought along an Old Master called Lui Gou. Heh heh, their names are too strange. I can't remember them."

Ye Xiaotian's gaze froze and said, "Oh? They are in the main hall? "

"Yes!"

Ye Xiaotian walked towards the main hall. When he reached the main hall, he saw a black-robed elder sitting there talking to Yerao. Although Ye Xiaotian did not have much contact with him, he remembered the names of the eight elders. When he saw this person, he remembered that this was the Elder Lui Gou who was promoted at the same time as Yerao.

Elder Lui Gou was chatting with Yerao when he suddenly saw Ye Xiaotian enter. He hurriedly went forward to greet him. At this time, there was no servant in the main hall. He generously bowed to Ye Xiaotian and said, "This subordinate Lui Gou greets Venerable! Gedore's tribe has moved to Tixi to await orders. This subordinate has been entrusted by the elders to be stationed there and await Venerable's orders! "

Ye Xiaotian smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Elder Gou. I only have one order for you — stay there!"