Chapter Thirty-one: Being an official is really tiring
When he left the store, Dakui was shocked. Outside the door was a large red silk sedan, with four bearers in front and behind the sedan. What surprised Dakui even more was that there were fifty soldiers armed with guns two feet in front of the sedan and two feet behind it.
They stood in two lines. Da Kui had never thought of such a formation, so he turned to look at Master Feng. Master Feng said: "This is a guard of honor for your Excellency when you are traveling. Today, you are going to a banquet. If it is an official tour, the guard of honor cannot be so simple."
"Dakui wanted to say that this was too ostentatious, but when Master Feng said this, he suppressed his thoughts.
When Da Kui walked to the sedan, a sedan bearer had already lifted the curtain. Da Kui had never sat in a sedan before. He looked at the sedan up and down. Master Feng reminded him: "Sir, please get on the sedan." Da Kui then
He stepped over the sedan bars and entered the sedan and sat on the soft seat. The bearer lowered the curtain. Inside, Da Kui kept looking up and down. Master Feng shouted loudly from outside the sedan: "Get up."
The eight bearers slowly lifted up the soft sedan, and Da Kui felt very stable and comfortable sitting in it. He couldn't help but think to himself: 'My mother, this is so comfortable.' Hearing someone in front of the team blowing a gong to clear the way, he stretched out his hand to open the small door on the side of the sedan.
Chuang saw Xu Yuan and Dong Hu guarding one side of the sedan, presumably Tian Feng and Zhou Kai were on the other side.
After walking for a while, the team arrived at Taihe Building, the largest restaurant in Longping. In front of the door, Mr. Yin Wang of Longping Prefecture and several government servants were waiting for him. When the team stopped and got off the sedan, the bearer lifted the curtain of the sedan, and Da Kui walked out slowly.
In the sedan chair, Mr. Wang raised his hands to greet Mr. Zhang, bowed and said: "Your Majesty, Wang Xiyuan, respectfully welcomes Mr. Zhang, the general envoy."
Although Wang Xiyuan was in casual clothes at this time, he was ten years older than Da Kui. Da Kui suddenly felt a little unnatural and hurriedly stretched out his hand to help him: "Master Wang, no courtesy." After Wang Xiyuan finished the ceremony, he stretched out his hand to say, "I'm here to serve."
Prepare some wine, Mr. Zhang will invite you upstairs." Da Kui said hurriedly: "Master Wang, please go first." Behind him, Master Feng coughed dryly, walked over and whispered in Da Kui's ear: "According to the official rank, Mr. Wang is the fourth rank, and he is a local official.
Mr. Zhang, you are a second-grade court official, so you should go first." Dakui couldn't help but feel embarrassed and thought to himself: "Why are you so polite?" He thought about it, but he still followed Master Feng's instructions and went first.
A waiter had already led the way to the second floor. There was only one banquet table in the hall on the second floor. There were government officials standing around, and Wang Xiyuan extended his hand to invite him again: "Master Zhang, please take a seat." Da Kui thought about Master Feng's words.
, did not give in, and strode away. Master Feng hurriedly caught up and tugged on Dakui's sleeve and said in his ear: "Master Wang is the host, and you are the guest, so you need to be humble."
Dakui was startled, turned around and cupped his hands and said: "Master Wang is the parent official of Longping Mansion, so he should be seated." He couldn't help complaining in his heart, "It really annoys me to death that you have to pay so much attention to a meal."
Wang Xiyuan cupped his hands and smiled and said: "Master Zhang is the superior, so he deserves to take the seat." Da Kui looked at Master Feng, and Master Feng winked. Then Da Kui smiled and said, "In that case, I will take the seat." Master Feng suddenly felt his forehead.
Zihan.
Wang Xiyuan extended his hand to invite Da Kui and led Da Kui around the wine table to sit on the chair facing the stairs. Then he came to sit opposite Da Kui. Master Feng, Xu Yuan, Dong Hu, Tian Feng, and Zhou Kai were sitting beside Da Kui.
Stand still behind you.
After the guests and hosts were seated, Wang Xiyuan first raised his glass and said: "Master Zhang is tired from the saddle and horse, so I would like to propose a toast to Master Zhang first." Dakui quickly raised his glass and said: "I'm not tired, I'm just hungry." Wang Xiyuan laughed and said: "
Mr. Zhang admires Mr. Zhang for his good-natured nature, and it is a sign of respect for him to serve first as a lower-ranking official." After saying this, he raised his head and drank the wine from the glass, and Dakui also drank with him.
Next, Wang Xiyuan had a casual conversation with Da Kui and toasted Da Kui three times. Da Kui became a little impatient and said bluntly: "Master Wang, I'm not used to talking like this. It's better to just talk about everything casually." Wang Xiyuan Yi
He was stunned, then smiled and said: "That's very good, I will obey your orders."
Dakui said frankly: "I heard that the people in Longping praised you for being fair and honest and a good official, so I had nothing to say." When Wang Xiyuan heard what Dakui said, he hurriedly cupped his hands and said: "This is a matter of official rank.
Thank you Mr. Zhang for your praise." Dakui waved his hand and said, "I am not the one who praises you well, but the people are convinced by what you do."
Wang Xiyuan smiled slightly and was very moved. Da Kui had indeed asked people about Wang Xiyuan's style. Wang Xiyuan was actually a good official and had a good reputation among the people.
Wang Xiyuan was a scholar and had great talents. Unfortunately, the Yuan court relied on relatives and it was difficult for the Han people to make a difference in the court. In his early years, Wang Xiyuan only served as the master of classics in Longping Mansion, and he was only a ninth-rank official. Zhu Yuanzhang was in Pan Yang
After Chen Youliang was annihilated in the Battle of Lake, various places in the south of the Yangtze River were recovered one after another. During this period, Wang Xiyuan's talents were discovered and he was promoted to the fourth rank of Longping Prefecture. Wang Xiyuan was grateful for Zhu Yuanzhang's kindness in knowing him, and he had always been an honest and conscientious official.
The official at the table came over, filled the glasses with wine and then retreated to the side. Dakui was silent for a moment and said, "I need to ask Lord Wang about something." Wang Xiyuan cupped his hands and said, "It doesn't matter, Lord Zhang, I will tell you everything I know." Dakui said.
Asked: "Why did Luo Dahai, who was a member of the escort agency, commit a murder?"
Wang Xiyuan replied: "On the way back from escorting the bodyguard, Luo Dahai beat the evil young man Li Defu to death in Jiahe County because of an injustice on the road. The victim went to court, and the Jiahe County magistrate took him into custody." Dakui was stunned and asked hurriedly: "Please, please.
Mr. Wang said in detail."
Wang Xiyuan then narrated: It turns out that Luo Dahai settled in Shanghe Town, Jiahe County. When he saw the evil young man Li Defu robbing a girl in the name of debt collection, he became angry and argued with Li Defu. Li Defu allowed several servants to beat Luo Dahai.
Dahai, Luo Dahai and several bodyguards accidentally beat Li Defu to death during the fight. He is currently being held in jail in Jiahe County to await his death.
Dakui pondered and said: "I know Naluo Dahai. He has a straightforward temper but is not a bad person. Mr. Wang, how do you think we should respond?"
Wang Xiyuan said bluntly: "Although Li Defu is hateful, his crime is not worthy of death, but Luo Dahai accidentally killed someone and he cannot escape the law. He should be executed for his crime." Wang Xiyuan paused and said: "Today, the old escort chief Huang Shijie from the Zhengtong Escort Bureau came to see me.
As an official, I also presented you with five hundred taels of silver to help you manage the situation. I wonder what Mr. Zhang thinks of this matter?"
Although Dakui is not good at words, he is no longer what he used to be. He is no longer the fool he was back then. Knowing that Wang Xiyuan was trying to test him with words, he could only say perfunctorily: "Master Wang is in charge of this matter, I can't handle it."
idea."
Wang Xiyuan pondered and said: "The darts in the Jianghu are in danger. Killing people is a common thing, but killing people openly in the state capital is illegal." When Da Kui saw what Wang Xiyuan said, he laughed and said: "Let's not talk about this for now.
Come on, come on, come on, let’s drink.” After that, he changed glasses and drank another round with Wang Xiyuan.
Dakui asked under the influence of wine: "I still don't know how old Mr. Wang is?" Wang Xiyuan said with a smile: "I have wasted forty-five years as a low-ranking official. I wonder if Mr. Zhang is more valuable than Geng?"
Dakui chuckled and said: "I'm thirty-two years old, so Mr. Wang is thirteen years older than me. Mr. Sir, you're called "Xiangsheng". From now on, I'll call you Lao Wang."
Old bastard? Wang Xiyuan's face suddenly turned green.