"I heard that Ma Yuan's son Ma Yong just came back from outside. I think the Ma family must have quite a surplus. Mr. Xi, why don't you go to the Ma family and ask Ma Yuan to buy grain seeds from the Han family!"
Wang Lun calmly kicked the ball towards Ma's house.
"Oh? The actor also heard that Ma Yuan's daughter-in-law is Han Lio's daughter! If he is like you, the head of the Wang family, how should this matter be resolved? I'm such a frivolous person, so please ask the Wang family
The Lord will show you the way!"
Xi Zhicai seemed to have guessed that Wang Lun would say this, and he looked at Wang Lun and asked with a half-smile.
"Both of our families are related by marriage to the Han family. This matter is really difficult to handle! But since it is Mr. Zhu's matter, I will help you no matter what. So, as long as Mr. Xi can convince Ma
Yuan, how about I agree to go to Han Mansion with Ma Yuan to buy grain seeds for Lord Zhu?"
Wang Lun mentioned Ma Yuan just to drag him down. After seeing Xi Zhicai asking this question, he quickly climbed up the pole and expressed his thoughts.
"Okay! Then let's make an agreement! I have to rush to the Ma family, so I won't disturb the head of the Wang family!"
Xi Zhicai stood up to say goodbye and left.
"Alas! Zhu Hansan, Zhu Hansan! Why didn't I see that your city is so deep?"
In Wang Lun's view, Xi Zhicai came here just to see the reaction of his Wang family, or to test Zhu Hansan's weight in Wang Lun's heart. Wang Lun was a mature man, how could he not guess this?
Among them, Xiao Jiujiu, although he wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to climb into the lap of the county magistrate, he was afraid that this would be a short-lived flash in the pan. Zhu Hansan might fall from power one day. But now the county magistrate's position is still occupied by him, Zhu Hansan, and Wang Lun can do whatever he says.
To give others face, and Xi Zhicai’s visit also allowed Wang Lun to see Zhu Hansan’s methods. Now, does Wang Lun dare to accept the move alone? Obviously he does not dare. In order not to face the Han family alone, Wang Lun
Only then did Lun come up with the idea of launching water at Ma's house.
Xi Zhicai then went to Ma's house. Ma Yuan's attitude was completely different from Wang Lun's. As soon as Xi Zhicai expressed his intention to come, Ma Yuan nodded and agreed, and revealed Ma Yuan to Xi Zhicai intentionally or unintentionally.
If he is willing to unite the front with Zhu Hansan, then he will not be loyal on the spot.
During dinner, after Zhu Hansan listened to Xi Zhicai's report, he smiled and said: "It seems that although Ma Yuan is old, he is not a fatuous person!"
"Sir, Ma Yuan has another request, and he hopes that you can agree to it!"
Xi Zhicai said with a strange expression.
"What's the matter?"
Zhu Hansan laughed and asked.
"Ma Yuan's daughter-in-law is the daughter of the Han family. He originally planned to let his son divorce her, but he couldn't bear Ma Chuang's hard persuasion, so he hoped that you would not pursue the matter. He told me on the spot that Ma Yuan
The position of the family shows that the Ma family is willing to support you, sir!"
Xi Zhicai replied somewhat dumbfounded.
"Why does he need to ask my opinion on his own family matters?"
Zhu Hansan was very puzzled and said angrily: "Tell Ma Yuan that there is no need to ask me about his own family's affairs. As long as his Ma family always supports me, the relationship between the Yamen and the Ma family will continue to be like this! Maybe it will be better."
It will become better and stronger!”
"It must be that Ma Yuan is afraid that you will anger the Ma family because of that woman, so Ma Yuan asks this question. However, judging from this matter, Ma Yuan is determined to be attached to you!"
Xi Zhicai guessed Ma Yuan's thoughts after just a moment's thought. However, after the matter was seriously raised in person, Xi Zhicai reported it to Zhu Hansan no matter what, to give Ma Yuan's family reassurance.
"That's a good thing!"
Zhu Hansan grinned. I was still worried that these two families would make some trouble for him.
In the following days, Zhu Hansan was busy with the business of the wine shop. He planned to open it before the year and make a profit first.
On this day, Zhu Hansan, Xi Zhicai, Guan Hai and other yamen officials came to the city gate early to wait. The reason was that the newly appointed Jizhou governor Wang Fen wanted to come to Jingxian County for 'inspection'.
"It's almost the New Year! So, aren't you ready to celebrate the New Year? Why do you still come to Jingxian County?"
Guan Hai looked at the still dark sky and complained reluctantly.
"Zhicai, what do you think Wang Fen is talking about during this trip?"
Zhu Hansan was not sure what the newly appointed boss meant when he came to Jingxian County. Even though he paid for it and asked the messenger who came to deliver the message in advance, Zhu Hansan did not get anything valuable from him.
"I know Wang Fen well. It is said that he is an upright man. He often uses his family wealth to help people. His reputation is spread all over the world. He is one of the eight chefs. He is a rare good official."
Xi Zhicai frowned and replied: "Presumably his trip is just a routine one, just to inspect the people under his control. Sir, don't be too nervous!"
"Zhicai! You take it for granted. As the saying goes, everything happens for a reason. Now that the New Year is approaching, he didn't just stay in Yecheng to celebrate the New Year, but he came all the way to Jingxian County. He didn't come to find fault. Who would believe it!"
Zhu Hansan rolled his eyes. Although Xi Zhicai said that Li Fen was a good official, he had to be wary of others. He didn't think he had much ability to alarm the governor. In modern times, the governor was the top leader in the province.
People are leaving a good New Year, so why don't they rush to your poor place to inspect? Even if it is an inspection, it has to be done after the New Year! In Zhu Hansan's opinion, this Li Fen is just here to ask questions, or to find fault.
"Sir, Li Fen is really a good official. For more than ten years, he was implicated in the corruption of the party. Only after Emperor Ling came to power, he was re-employed. If it hadn't been delayed for more than ten years, how could he not be famous?"
Xi Zhicai has heard about Li Fen's deeds since he was a child. He is a rare good official. He also regards people like Li Fen as role models to learn from. However, his boss does not believe it, which makes Xi Zhicai angry and annoyed.
I have no choice but to think that my boss is not paying attention to world affairs and that only celebrities and heroes are so ignorant.
"Okay, okay, seeing as how anxious you are, I believe he is a good official, okay?"
Seeing that Xi Zhicai was serious, Zhu Hansan spread his hands and said with a helpless smile: "But Zhicai, I have to tell you, this person will change. Just like you said, this Li Fen may have changed before.
He was a good official, but he is not necessarily the same now? Who doesn’t need money to be an official nowadays? Since Li Fen can reach the position of Jizhou governor, it means that he also spent money, but then again, Li Fen
All the family wealth has been used to help the people, where will the money come from to serve as an official? Things in this need to be considered!"
"Alas! Sir, let it be what you say!"
Xi Zhicai was speechless. Zhu Hansan's words were like a heavy hammer hitting his chest, making him breathless for a while. But after careful consideration, he also felt that Zhu Hansan's words were reasonable, but
I just don't want to admit it in my heart.
While the two men were talking, the sky gradually became brighter, and a group of people slowly drove up the official road in the distance.
"coming!"
Zhu Hansan quickly motioned for others to silence, straightened his official uniform and stood there waiting quietly.
The momentum of this team was extraordinary. There were more than a hundred soldiers in armor alone. One carriage in the team caught the most attention.
They are tall and tall, and their appearance is extraordinary, and their clothes are not like other soldiers. There are about a dozen of them, everyone is wearing bright silver armor, holding a long gun in their hands, and carrying a steel knife on their waist. Even the
The mount under his crotch was also very majestic, which made Zhu Hansan feel itchy and jealous.
"Ah..."
Zhu Hansan sneered disdainfully. After the team of troops came to a stop in front of the city gate, he directly stepped forward and raised his hands and asked, "I'm going to the county magistrate Zhu Hansan, but the governor Wang has arrived?"
The curtain of the car was lifted from the inside, and a middle-aged man in a green shirt walked out. He was seen standing on the shaft of the car, looking at Zhu Hansan and said with a chuckle: "I am the governor of Jizhou - Wang Fen.
Are you Zhu Hansan?"
"The official is none other than Zhu Hansan!"
Wang Fen is about forty years old, and her whole body exudes a touch of elegance. Her wise eyes are like stars, making people feel more friendly after just one glance. The clothes on her body are patched in many places.
, looks like a breeze on his sleeves, but is somewhat incompatible with his pomp, as if he did it deliberately. Zhu Hansan has seen many such people in his previous life, and none of those high-ranking officials are like Wang Fen. At first glance,
He was an upright official, but after careful observation, he found that the watches he wore were worth hundreds of thousands or even millions. Zhu Hansan did not dare to guess why Wang Fen did this, but his first impression was that Wang Fen was bowing and looking calm.
Di replied.
"Yes! Yes, at such a young age, he is the leader of the county! The future is promising!"
Wang Fen got off the carriage with the help of his servants and walked up to Zhu Hansan. After looking at him carefully, he smiled and said, "I came uninvited. Don't blame County Magistrate Zhu!"
"The governor can come to Jingxian County to check on the people's livelihood and personally guide the subordinates in politics. It's too late for the subordinates to be grateful! How dare you blame the governor?"
Zhu Hansan straightened up and looked at Wang Fen, smiling flatly.
"I heard that the bandits who came to Taishan not long ago came down to plunder and massacre a village? I wonder if this is true?"
Wang Fen smiled.
"But there is this matter. Every time I talk about it, I regret it. However, I also sent troops to destroy Huya Village, which can be regarded as seeking justice for the people who were killed."
Zhu Hansan was stunned when he heard this. He really didn't expect that Wang Fen would be held accountable in public. Seeing Wang Fen being so difficult, Zhu Hansan knew that it would be difficult to be kind this time.
"Even if you seek revenge for the people, death is death. Master Zhu, shouldn't you be responsible for this?"
Wang Fen seemed not to let Zhu Hansan go, and wanted to get to the bottom of it.
"Then I don't know, Lord Governor, how do you think this matter should be handled."
Zhu Hansan was so angry, but Wang Fen's official position was several levels higher than his. No matter how angry Zhu Hansan was, he had to follow his wishes first.