Because there have been many New Year's guests in the past two days, and there are many people inside and outside, it is really difficult to trap them all.
Qi Zi was walking in the aisle when he suddenly thought of this and hurriedly caught up with Lu Fangxuan and Zheng Shiyan to explain the situation.
"It seems that Commander Qi has an idea. Let me listen to your method first." Lu Fangxuan pointed at him and said.
Qi Zi smiled mysteriously: "Brother Lu, why not call all the guests at home to the living room first."
Lu Fangxuan and Zheng Shiyan looked at each other, then turned to ask him: "Can you do it?"
Qi Zi hit his chest with his fist: "Brother Lu, you don't have to ask, but let's see how I use my tactics!"
Ye Yongjia hadn't seen the three people come out for a long time, and he didn't dare to leave without saying goodbye. He felt anxious and angry, so he just looked behind the curtain.
At this time, Lu Fangxuan came back with a smile on his face, touched his chair, and seemed to have no intention of sitting down.
Seeing that something was not right, Ye Yongjia swallowed nervously a few times.
"Are you confused?" Lu Fangxuan glanced at everyone, "That's not necessary. We are inviting guests from elsewhere and have something important to announce."
The slave who said the wrong thing was so frightened that his face turned pale and he looked straight ahead, his body shaking constantly.
Ye Yongjia couldn't help but glared at him fiercely before he relieved himself.
"Guests, please come in."
When everyone turned around, they saw Zheng Shiyan leading a few soldiers, leading about ten guests to the front of the hall as if they were leading prisoners.
Lu Fangxuan cleared his throat and said to everyone: "You guys have worked so hard to come here just to send things to Mr. Lu and pay New Year greetings, but Mr. Lu has not been able to repay me in the slightest, so I feel deeply ashamed. I have talked with you two.
After discussion with the leaders, we decided to hold a night banquet so that everyone can devote themselves to the day and leave tomorrow, how about that?"
This was a personal invitation from the Duke of Yue. How could they dare to say "no" and all nodded in agreement?
Ye Yongjia stood there stupidly. When Lu Fangxuan accidentally saw him, he smiled at him and said: "Prefect Ye, you have official duties, and it is inconvenient for you and the Wan family to be here. I understand very well. Call Qi Commander.
Let me send you out. I will also give you the cloth I promised in return."
Qi Zi rushed out from behind Lu Fangxuan, led a few soldiers, stepped forward and grabbed Ye Yongjia's hand: "Master Ye, let's go."
They walked out of the house without saying a word along the way. After walking for a while, Ye Yongjia stopped, turned around and asked, "Commander Qi, what are you doing?"
"Us?" Qi Zi said, kicking the knee of the Wan family's servant, "Isn't it all caused by this thing! Mr. Wan is so powerful, his name is even there..."
This servant was already angry, but he was kicked by the Lu Party's dog legs. He suddenly became anxious and wanted to rush forward. Ye Yongjia hurriedly pushed away and said to Qi Zi with a smile, "This is not what we are subordinates. Our intention is to be with Qi Zi."
Mr. Lu joined forces, don’t get me wrong.”
Qi Zi sneered: "Huh, you fools like you have no ability. Let me tell you: At first, Lu Yue Gong wanted to keep these people by force. I thought clearly and persuaded him to let the guests go first.
They were well fed and served; after receiving this hospitality, they were all convinced if they were forced to stay tomorrow."
Ye Yongjia nodded: "So that's the truth."
"Prefect Ye, I don't expect you to learn anything from me," he poked his head, "but New Year's Eve is very important, so you'd better not screw it up for me!"
He said no more, just waved his sleeves, and Ye Yongjia and others were pushed and led out of the Lu Mansion.
Qi Zi turned around and went back to the living room. He saw that the guests had dispersed and Zheng Shiyan was even setting up the banquet.
"Commander Zheng, they are not very down-and-out people. I'm afraid this little meat and wine is not that rare."
Zheng Shiyan immediately raised his head: "Then... what should we do?"
"Call a few cousins," Qi Zi said, "and make sure they can stay until tomorrow."
"That's okay..." Zheng Shiyan said.
"My method is, don't invite expensive people, the cheaper the better!" Qi Zi was afraid that Zheng Shiyan would get the wrong idea, so he said hurriedly.
Zheng Shiyan's face turned ugly: "Commander Qi, won't these people corrupt the morale of Yue Gong's house? Even if they are coming, they have to report it to Yue Gong."
But Qi Zi shook his head: "Why bother Mr. Lu for such a trivial matter? Commander Zheng, if you want to live this new year comfortably, just do as I say."
Zheng Shiyan had no choice but to send someone immediately.
Ye Yongjia returned to the government office and without delay, he summoned Wei Chong and discussed with him: "The day after tomorrow is New Year's Eve. Since the curfew is about to be lifted, the city needs to be more strictly guarded. The prince and Yue Gong allocate manpower to the government.
I, this government is planning to evacuate people."
"Remove people?" Wei Chong asked in confusion, "Remove who people?"
Ye Yongjia did not shy away and said bluntly: "Remove some of your people."
How could Wei Chong agree to such a gentle word? He said anxiously: "Sir, the prince of the county and the Duke of Yue have sent people to support us. They are in charge of them and we are in charge of us. Where can we evacuate people?"
The truth?”
"Okay. Who will we listen to then?" Magistrate Ye tapped the table with his fingers.
"I..." Wei Chong was at a loss and danced: "Can we make them live in the Yamen and be on call at any time?"
"On call at any time?" Ye Yongjia smiled, "Secretary Office Wei needs to figure out who they are, and if they are not allowed to take advantage of the credit and share the credit, how can those people just let it go? These people are masters, let's work with them for the time being.
They can take credit for it in the future."
Wei Chong lowered his head in grievance.
"Who is the current inspector?"
"Anyone with the surname Qi will be inspected." Wei Chong knew that this person was his confidant, so he reluctantly reported it.
Magistrate Ye didn't even look at him, and immediately ordered: "Go and tell him that the two governments will send troops to support, so don't neglect it. Inspection is the duty of catching thieves, and Wanlu and the two governments attach great importance to it. If you want to aggrieve him, go and avoid him."
Job."
Wei Chong felt a chill all over his body. He tugged on his collar and said in a low voice, "That's it...that's it?"
Ye Yongjia still pretended to be pitiful and sighed: "It's not up to others, and I can't bear to do it. Tell Inspector Qi that after the matter is completed, there will be another appointment."
"The official understands."
Wei Chong walked straight out of the study. Before leaving, he gritted his teeth and spat twice in Ye Yongjia's direction before lashing out with his whip.
The sky was quietly getting dark, and Lu Fangxuan's night banquet was a lively one. Zheng Shiyan held his sword in his hands, commanding the officers and soldiers under his command, and stood beside Lu Fangxuan, never leaving.
The guests were all drunk, burping several times, hugging a few prostitutes, chatting and laughing, guessing and giving orders, and made a lot of noise.
They didn't even notice Qi Zi's figure.
Lu Fangxuan tilted his head and lowered his voice: "Commander Zheng, let Qi Zi get ready now."
Zheng Shiyan looked straight ahead and murmured: "It's better to wait a little longer."