Chapter 404

Doctor Guo was so angry that he almost fainted. He asked snappily, "Ye Xiaotian? What kind of deity is Ye Xiaotian? "

Bai Hong reminded him, "Brother-in-law, have you forgotten? Ye Xiaotian is the one who pretended to be an Etiquette Officer in the Ministry of Personnel and hid a scorpion in my official hat, causing my head to swell up … "

Doctor Guo was reminded by him. He thought for a moment and said, "Oh! You're talking about the guy with the surname Ye who was in the Ministry of Personnel for one day, the Ministry of Justice for two days, and the Ministry of Rites for three days? He even had a big dispute with the Imperial Uncle, didn't he? "

Bai Hong slapped his thigh, "That's right! It's him! Brother-in-law has a good memory! "

Physician Guo had almost forgotten about Ye Xiaotian. It was only after Bai Hong's reminder that he remembered. Guo Shun said, "So it's him. I remember now. He's in Gourd County. What's wrong with him? Why is the Fengshui of Gourd County bad when he's there? "

Bai Hong said, "Brother-in-law, ever since you asked me to go to Gourd County, I've asked around with people familiar with the situation there. Gourd County has changed two County Magistrates in five years. The first one was County Magistrate Meng, but he died. I heard that Ye Xiaotian wasn't an official in Gourd County at that time, but the locals said that County Magistrate Meng died in his hands. "

Physician Guo stared at Bai Hong without saying a word. As the Minister of Personnel, he naturally knew about the birth, death, and promotion of the officials under his jurisdiction. District Magistrate Meng's death was rather special. He was killed in prison, and the murderer actually broke through the prison wall and escaped. It was truly a bit evil, so he remembered this matter very clearly. It was just that his heart didn't match it up for a while, and only after Bai Hong mentioned it did he remember.

Bai Hong said, "The second County Magistrate was Xu Boyi. Xu Boyi wasn't much better. It's said that before he took office, he was punished by Ye Xiaotian and fled Gourd County in disgrace. Later, he finally became an official and not only did he return to Gourd County, but he also became Ye Xiaotian's direct superior. This time, he should be able to hold his head high, right?

No! He was the superior, but he was suppressed and bullied by Ye Xiaotian. In the end, he was defeated by Ye Xiaotian and ended up wandering the world. His wanted posters are still plastered all over the place. I don't know where he escaped to. In any case, he won't be able to meet anyone in public for the rest of his life. "

Doctor Guo rolled his eyes and said, "You're saying …"

Bai Hong said, "Brother-in-law, don't you understand? This Ye Xiaotian's fate is too tough. It's the bane of people! And it's the bane of officials! If I go … "

Director Guo smiled and said, "Oh … I see. This kind of thing is just a coincidence. If you think it's true, then it's too ridiculous. Brother-in-law, I have been in the Ministry of Personnel for so many years. What kind of strange things haven't I seen? Let's talk about the Commissioner of Song Jiang Prefecture's Weaving and Dyeing Bureau. There were five changes in six years, and every predecessor didn't have a good ending. It made the current Commissioner tremble with fear. According to you, it's also because of someone? That's also because the Feng Shui is bad? Bah! In the end, it's just greed. How can there be so many reasons. "

Bai Hong said with a sad face, "Brother-in-law, it's not just me who said that. Now many people in Gourd County say so. If you want to talk about greed, the County Magistrate Meng is greedy, but Xu Boyi isn't greedy. As a result, it's the problem of being greedy. If you don't want to be greedy, there's a reason for not being greedy. Anyway, it's all in his hands.

Oh yes, brother-in-law said that the four Commissioner of Song Jiang Prefecture's Weaving and Dyeing Bureau had accidents one after another. But among the four of them, the first one was found out by his superior. The second one was impeached by the Imperial Censor. The third one was reported by the fourth one. The fourth one was reported by the third one's father-in-law. But the two County Magistrates of Gourd County all fell into the hands of Ye Xiaotian alone. Moreover, Ye Xiaotian is their subordinate. Don't you think it's evil … "

Director Guo said with a smile, "Okay, okay. Even if he's a nuisance, he's the bane of his superior. You'll be the Registrar, which is one rank lower than him. It's okay."

Bai Hong said with a sad face, "It's okay? Brother-in-law, have you forgotten why you arranged for me to go to Gourd County this time? "

Director Guo was tongue-tied and said, "Ah … ah … Wang Ning … Register Wang …"

Bai Hong said, "Yeah! Register Wang also fell into his hands. Not only does he bane his superior, but he also bane whoever he catches. "

Director Guo shook his head and said, "This can't be trusted. You are a person who read the books of sages. How can you believe in these strange things? In my opinion, this Ye Xiaotian should be a very scheming person. If I didn't guess wrong, the officials you mentioned don't have a good relationship with him, right? "

Bai Hong thought about it and said with his fingers, "County Magistrate Meng and Qi Mu, the tyrant of Gourd County, are close friends. Qi Mu once ordered people to beat up Ye Xiaotian until he was seriously injured. Xu Boyi … before he became an official, he became enemies with Ye Xiaotian. Indeed, their relationship isn't good. As for Register Wang, he first colluded with County Magistrate Meng, then flirted with County Magistrate Xu. Of course, he can be considered as Ye Xiaotian's enemy … "

Director Guo laughed and said, "Isn't that it? Like I said, how can there be so many strange things? The Gourd County Magistrate's surname is Hua, right? Hasn't he been in office for more than five years? When his term ends next year, he will be transferred to another place. Hasn't he been fine all this time? Why? Four words, be kind to others! Brother, since you are going to Gourd County to gain experience and not to make any mistakes, then Brother-in-law will give you these four words of wisdom: Be kind to others! I will guarantee your safety! "

Bai Hong thought for a moment and clasped his fist and palm together. He suddenly understood and said, "That's right! Brother-in-law's priceless advice, I will remember it in my heart! "

…

The next day, Jinling Relay Station.

Yang Yicheng stood in front of the table with furrowed brows and protruding eyes. He held a weasel brush in his hand and wrote the words "be kind to others" stroke by stroke. He also wrote his signature at the side. When he looked at the words again, his old face instantly turned red. This was already his best work and he really couldn't express it better.

Yang Yicheng coughed and said to Bai Hong apprehensively, "Cough, Brother Bai, what do you think of this?"

Yang Yicheng and Bai Hong didn't know each other. This morning, Bai Hong came looking for him, saying that he had long admired Yang Yicheng's name and wanted to ask him for a piece of calligraphy. Yang Yicheng thought that he got the wrong person and confirmed with him again and again. In the end, Bai Hong's situation was exactly the same. He was indeed looking for him.

At that time, Yang Yicheng was a little annoyed. Thinking back to when he was still studying in the prefectural school, everyone thought that his calligraphy was too ugly. After so many years, he didn't make any progress. This person actually said that he admired his calligraphy. Wasn't he coming to make fun of him? But when Bai Hong took out real money and actually offered 50 taels of silver for a word, Yang Yicheng was tempted.

No matter if his calligraphy was ugly or not, it was good if it could be sold. Maybe this Bai Hong was an idiot, or maybe there really was someone who admired his calligraphy. Thus, he braced himself and really started writing.

Bai Hong stood at the side and the corners of his mouth curled slightly when he saw his calligraphy. Although this Bai Hong was an official fanatic, he still had talent. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to become a first-class county magistrate just by relying on a cheap brother-in-law who was a doctor in Nanjing's Ministry of Appointments. Yang Yicheng's calligraphy was naturally not pleasing to his eyes.

But when Yang Yicheng asked this, Bai Hong immediately clapped his hands and praised with a beaming smile, "Good! Good calligraphy! The point is like a falling stone, the drawing is like summer clouds, the hook is like bent gold, the spear is like a crossbow, the vertical and horizontal is like an elephant, low and high, the strokes are overflowing! Good, it's really good! "

Yang Yicheng's face was flushed from being praised by him, and he almost really thought that he was a great calligrapher of this generation. Yang Yicheng laughed dryly and said a little guiltily, "Brother Bai is too kind. This Yang's calligraphy is actually just like this. Uh … Does Brother Bai really think it's good?"

"Of course! Brother Yang, you can't go back on your word! " The moment Bai Hong heard this, as if he was deeply afraid that he would go back on his word and take back the calligraphy, three white and plump silver ingots slammed on the table with a thud, and he hurriedly snatched the calligraphy in his hands.

A stone in Yang Yicheng's heart fell to the ground, and he couldn't help but ask Bai Hong, "Brother Bai, why do you only have the three words' for kindness' in this calligraphy of yours? There should be a person's character in the middle, I wonder why you left it blank?" Yang Yicheng asked, and there was still a little regret in his heart. It was just a matter of a single stroke, and that was another 50 taels of income.

Bai Hong grinned and said, "There's no need to write that character. After I stack it up, after I take office, I'll hang it in my dormitory. I'll be able to see it the moment I open my eyes every day, and I'll naturally remember what the character should be in that blank space. Hur hur, there's no need to write it on paper, it's best to remember it in your heart!"

Yang Yicheng nodded and said, "En! Be kind to others, remember them in your heart! Makes sense, makes sense … "

Bai Hong said in his heart, "That name can't be written. I just have to remember the three words' Ye Xiaotian 'in my heart and be friendly with him. No matter how evil he is, he won't harm me, right? He's not a jinx, and I've never heard of him cursing his family and friends. Heh, heh heh … "

Yang Yicheng suddenly sensed something and said in surprise, "After taking office? I wonder where Brother Bai is going to take office? "

Previously, Yang Yicheng only thought that this Bai Hong was a nouveau riche who flaunted his culture and had no connections. Only now did he know that he was going to become an official.

Bai Hong said, "This little brother is going to Guizhou's Gourd County to become an official. Why, does Brother Yang know someone there?"

Hearing this, Yang Yicheng suddenly understood. What did he mean by taking a fancy to his calligraphy? It turned out that he came prepared. Going to Gourd County to become an official, he should be working with Brother Ye, right? This person must be trying to curry favor with Brother Ye. But why did he follow Brother Ye's path? Wouldn't it be better to find the county magistrate's path? En … looks like Brother Ye must be very powerful in Gourd County.

Yang Yicheng's mind raced, and he already figured out the real purpose of the other party's visit. Since he accepted the other party's generous gift, of course he had to repay it. Yang Yicheng said with a smile, "This Yang does have a good friend in Gourd County. Hur hur, Brother Bai, please go to the hall. There's tea, let's talk slowly. "

Bai Hong's eyes were even smaller than his when he smiled, "Okay, okay, Brother Yang, please!"