Zeng Zhixian knew his cheap son very well, and knew that if he didn't bring more people with him, Qin Dewei, who was insecure, would not dare to put himself in danger.
Alas, it's all because I haven't had father's love since I was a child! Zeng Zhixian sighed while his father's love was overwhelming and he nodded at thirty people.
Most of them are strong men from the strong squad, and there are also a few other servants mixed in. Then these people were handed over to Qin Dewei, and their safety should be no problem.
There were only a dozen people in Huo Shilang's group, and thirty of them were enough to suppress the situation and protect Qin Dewei. In addition, Qin Dewei brought two long followers from Nanjing with him for personal protection.
"My son needs to be more careful!" Zeng's stepfather couldn't help but say when he arrived at the gate of the county government office.
Qin Dewei said confidently: "Don't worry! With so many people protecting me, nothing will happen to me!"
Zeng Zhixian further gave careful instructions: "I mean, you must be careful not to kill anyone, because it will be difficult to deal with a lawsuit involving human life.
If you are seriously injured, you can redeem your sins with an official title and money. I am a sixth-grade official, and being downgraded by two ranks to seventh grade will not affect my position as county magistrate.
Moreover, the crime of beating them as servants and domestic slaves is reduced by one level, but even if you have to do it, you must not beat Mr. Huo himself!"
Qin Dewei: ""
Who is the one who doesn’t have sunshine in his heart? Father Zeng, your mentality is too hellish! Besides, I didn’t earn your sixth-grade official status for you.
However, is this what it feels like to be the second generation official?
Chongwu Post was a large post with many courtyards. After Qin Dewei led his men and horses to fight there, he did not rush to find the troublemakers. Instead, he walked around the post first and then entered the courtyard where the trouble was caused.
Mai Xiang was talking with two followers under the big tree in the courtyard. Three or four officials were lying on the ground with bruises. They were obviously seriously injured and fell to the ground, or they did not dare to get up.
The rest of Huo Shilang's servants were scattered around, and the master acquiesced. Of course they were happy to accompany Mai Xiang to cause trouble.
I heard that I want to stay in Liaocheng for a few more days. It would be nice if the accommodation conditions could be improved. Who wants to stay in Datongpu?
In fact, Mai Xiang's two followers were idle men from Sanshui County. When they heard that Mai Xiang's brother was prosperous, they immediately sold themselves to Mai Xiang and wanted to follow Mai Xiang to the capital to enjoy his fortune.
Through the moonlight and lights, he saw a crowd of people pouring in, but Mai Xiang still didn't care. So what if there were too many people? As long as he showed his identity as his brother, who would dare to touch him?
Even if his brother's identity is not disclosed, Huo Shilang's name alone is enough. Didn't he dare to resist when he beat those officials just now?
Originally, a peasant who lived far away in the countryside of Guangdong did not have this kind of consciousness of being superior to others.
But the countless smiling faces along the way made Mai Xiang, who suddenly became famous, realize the power of his brother, and the mentality that had been suppressed for many years suddenly expanded.
Even if you don't see the high-ranking third-grade minister, do you still want to call us brothers?
Mai Xiang took a closer look and saw that the person facing him was actually a boy of fifteen or sixteen. He couldn't help but laugh at him: "Is there no one in Liaocheng County who can take care of things? Here comes another half-year-old boy."
Qin Dewei, surrounded by "bodyguards", walked up to Mai Xiang aggressively and asked: "Are you the one named Mai?"
This tone did not sound respectful or humble at all. Mai Xiang's followers immediately stopped, and they pointed at Qin Dewei and cursed loudly, quite in an attitude of insulting the minister and worrying about it. Of course, if he insults the minister, he will die.
But Mai Xiang feels that as a future nobleman, he should learn to be temperamental, and it would not be consistent with his status to scold people as he did in the past.
He said with a smile, "Yes, your uncle's surname is Mai. Do you want to take my surname?"
Qin Dewei said coldly: "My surname is Qin, and I came here on behalf of Zengzhi County to deal with it! Why did you beat up the officials of this county!"
Mai Xiang did not combine the two identities of "surnamed Qin" and the son of Zengzhi County for a while. He only responded with a smile: "They are all blind things, so what if they are beaten?"
Qin Dewei didn't know Mai Xiang's identity at this time. He just thought that Mai Xiang was Huo Tao's servant and he was instructed to cause trouble intentionally.
He said to Mai Xiang disdainfully: "Bah! What a piece of shit you are, you don't deserve to ask me what I want to do? Invite Mr. Huo to come out and talk!"
Mai Xiang was furious and was about to explode, but saw a group of strong men separating him. Qin Dewei turned around and walked towards the inner courtyard.
The residence arranged for Huo Shilang by the inn is a two-entry courtyard. Huo Shilang himself is in the inner courtyard, and most of his entourage is in the outer courtyard.
Immediately, the able men of the county government surrounded Qin Dewei and walked towards the inner courtyard. However, they were blocked by Huo Shilang's long entourage in the central hall.
"My master has already gone to bed. Please don't disturb my master due to outside matters." Huo Shilang's eldest son said.
Qin Dewei cursed secretly, the man named Huo who stepped on the horse must have been pretending to be dead inside. Until now, he still couldn't figure out what Huo Tao wanted to do.
But no matter what, Qin Dewei could not break into the place where the right servant of the Ministry of Personnel slept without permission.
The inner courtyard is now Huo Tao's private domain. According to the laws of the Ming Dynasty, breaking into or stealing into a house at night can be regarded as robbery, and he deserves to be beaten to death, not to mention Huo Tao's noble status.
Qin Dewei pondered for a moment. Since he can't understand your Huo Tao's thinking and can't defend and counterattack, he has no choice but to strike first!
Instead of waiting to be tricked by you, it is better to find a way to trick you first! As the saying goes, the best defense is to attack, to defend the enemy from outside the country!
After making up his mind, Qin Dewei turned around and left the hall, then returned to the front yard. He scolded Mai Xiang: "There is no extra yard in the post station, so you have to make do with it!"
Mai Xiang said proudly: "I won't give in! You Liaocheng can't even handle this little reception? Otherwise, no one will be able to sleep well tonight!"
Qin Dewei pointed in one direction: "I took a look just now. There are only two vacant rooms in the opposite courtyard, but the entire courtyard has been booked by other families."
Mai Xiang was immediately moved. Although the main purpose of tonight was to cause trouble, it would be better to improve the accommodation by the way.
At worst, after occupying the courtyard, asking for food, drinks, and beauties, and then continuing to cause trouble. If the trouble is beyond control, I don’t believe that Zeng Zhixian will not come out!
Then he humiliated Zengzhi County, which can be regarded as revenge. If Zengzhi County dares to fight back, then when you get to the capital, you can cry to your brother!
Qin Dewei said again: "I will take you there, but you have to talk nicely to others to borrow those two rooms."
When Mai Xiang heard this, he immediately left the courtyard gate on this side and then came to the opposite courtyard gate. He kicked the door panel several times with his feet.
The door panel opened from the inside, and a round-faced boy of eleven or twelve years old appeared in the doorway, scolding in a childish voice: "What thief is so rude!"
Mai Xiang, who was scolded, was also surprised. Why was he a teenager again, or even younger?
The young man surnamed Qin was protected by a group of big men. There was nothing he could do, but he could still be afraid of the round-faced doll in front of him with no hair at all?
Immediately, Uncle Mai slapped him and slapped the round-faced boy from the doorway to the screen wall.
After the beating, Mai Xiang was also surprised. How strong has he become? Can he hit someone so far with just one slap?
He also wanted to kick it, but it turned out that he couldn't reach it. Uncle Mai could only take a few steps forward, raised his foot to kick the round-faced boy, and immediately saw the round-faced boy being kicked into the yard.