Songjiang Prefecture, the prefect's residence

Zhang Fan was sitting on the main seat in the middle hall, holding a cup of tea in his hand and sipping it gracefully. Standing in front of him was Zhou Zhonghong, who was wearing gray and white uniform.

"I don't know, the prefect suddenly came to visit, but what do you want to see me for?"

Zhang Fan was deeply surprised by Zhou Zhonghong's sudden petition. He originally thought that the old man would not take the initiative to visit him because of his bad temper, but he did not expect that the old man would take the initiative to visit him not long after he came back.

"You and I are both sensible people, so there is no need to engage in such polite remarks. I am here to see you today. I just want to find out some issues. Don't you also want to see me for something?"

In response to Zhang Fan's strange aura, Zhou Zhonghong's expression did not change at all. Instead, he sat on the chair next to Zhang Fan, then waved to Zhang Fan and said: "Give me a cup of tea, I walked all the way."

I'm so thirsty."

"I said you, old man, are quite rude."

Seeing Zhou Zhonghong's casual attitude, Zhang Fan slammed the tea cup in his hand and then feigned anger.

"I have nothing to be polite to you, and you may have forgotten that this is my own place. To be honest, you are the guest."

Regarding Zhang Fan's angry look, Zhou Zhonghong didn't even look at him, thinking that he had been an official for many years, and if he couldn't tell the difference between real anger and fake anger, he wouldn't be able to get into this position.

Seeing the other person's fearless look, Zhang Fan naturally knew that this appearance could not scare him, so he immediately picked up the teapot and poured him a glass of water.ъìqυgΕtv.℃ǒΜ

"Not even tea leaves?"

Looking at the crystal clear water glass, Zhou Zhonghong frowned slightly.

"I said enough is enough for you, don't be shameless."

After hearing this, Zhang Fan directly threw the water glass on the table, and a lot of water inside instantly overflowed.

In response to Zhang Fan's rough actions, Zhou Zhonghong just snorted coldly and then picked up the tea cup in front of him and drank it all in one gulp.

"Well, although it doesn't have the fragrance of tea, it can still quench your thirst." Zhou Zhonghong slowly put down the teacup and then looked at Zhang Fan and continued: "Since I'm here today, let's get straight to the point. You are not a member of the officialdom, and I am not.

I need to be polite to you. I heard you came to see me today, but what's the matter?"

Seeing the other party being so direct, Zhang Fan couldn't help but was startled and said: "I originally thought you would avoid me, but I didn't expect you to dare to come to my door. You are not afraid that I will tie you up directly and then kill you to sacrifice the flag."

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"If you really want to kill me, there are ten thousand ways to do it, but you haven't. Not only that, everything you have done in the past few days has been seen by me. Although the regulations are a bit stricter, they are nothing compared to those who oppressed me.

For the rebels who harm the good people, you can already be called benevolent and righteous, and it is for this reason that I believe that you will never kill innocent people indiscriminately!"

Zhou Zhonghong stared at Zhang Fan closely when he spoke, but to his disappointment, the other party did not react at all to what he said.

"I originally thought you were born in the year of Donkey, but I didn't expect you to have such a brain."

Zhang Fan laughed. Although he didn't care much about other people's opinions of him, who didn't like to hear good words.

"I have been an official for decades and have seen people do countless things. Although there are merits and demerits, there are also mistakes. But one thing has never changed, and that is that officials must have the world in their hearts.

Put the people first, otherwise you are not worthy of being an official.

On the day you entered the city, I heard the wailing on the streets, so I subconsciously thought that you were no different from those bandits. But now it seems that I have misunderstood you. I will give you some advice here.

"

With that said, Zhou Zhonghong stood up and saluted Zhang Fan.

Seeing this scene, Zhang Fan was immediately at a loss. He really didn't expect that this person could be so able to pick it up and put it down.

To apologize to the rebels as a prefect is something that has never been heard of since ancient times.

After bowing, Zhou Zhonghong sat back on his chair and said, "I came here today for another purpose. However, courtesy requires reciprocity. Since you want to see me for something, I'll let you talk to me first."

Seeing Zhou Zhonghong talking so eloquently, Zhang Fan felt a little uncomfortable for a while. Is this the same old man who yelled at him a few days ago?

"Forget it, since you are so direct, I won't hide it. Although I have opened a warehouse to provide food and provide them with free medical treatment in the past few days, this is not a long-term solution after all, so I thought I could have someone to help me manage it.

All matters here,

It’s just that I don’t have the talents in this field under my command, so after much thought, I finally felt that you are the most suitable prefect.”

Listening to Zhang Fan's words, Zhou Zhonghong's originally indifferent expression gradually began to change, until he heard that the other party actually asked him to take care of these things, his eyes were as big as copper bells.

"You mean to let me coordinate these things?"

Zhou Zhonghong pointed at himself in surprise.

"That's right." Zhang Fan nodded.

Seeing Zhang Fan's serious look, Zhou Zhonghong realized that he didn't seem to be joking with him.

But is there something wrong with this guy’s brain?

"You can trust me if you leave this kind of matter in my hands?"

Zhou Zhonghong really couldn't understand Zhang Fan's logic. He was a magistrate appointed by the imperial court, and the other party was a rebel who rebelled against the imperial court. He asked him to take over the city. Wasn't he afraid that he would secretly set him back?

"Why don't you worry? What I give you is people's livelihood, not the soldiers in my hands."

Zhang Fan didn't seem to care much about Zhou Zhonghong's doubts.

His foundation is above the Red Police soldiers, not these common people. To put it harshly, their survival has almost no other effect besides bringing prestige to Zhang Fan.

And according to the previous rules of the system, as long as the city is still in his hands, the population here will be calculated as his reputation, so he doesn't have to care about the people's support. As long as the gun is in his hands, he is not afraid.

Anyone who dares to speak against themselves.

Seeing Zhang Fan looking so careless, Zhou Zhonghong was also a little confused.

This man is obviously so kind to the people, but he doesn't care about the people's will. So what is his purpose in doing all this?

He distributed food to refugees and at the same time helped poor families. Whether they were hungry or suffering from serious diseases, he had proper arrangements for refugees even if they were living on the streets.

With this kind of behavior, any normal person would think that the other party is trying to win over the people, but the other party dares to leave all this to him, which is really puzzling.

"I have a question, please answer it, sir!"

At this time, Zhou Zhonghong suddenly stood up and cupped his hands at Zhang Fan.

"...What's the problem?"

Seeing how polite the other party was, Zhang Fan felt a little embarrassed for a moment, not caring at all that the other party had already addressed him as Young Master.

"Since you don't care what these people think of you, then what is the purpose of everything you are doing now?"

Zhang Fan was stunned for a moment after hearing Zhou Zhonghong's question.
Chapter completed!