Su Jin waved his hand and told the two government officials who came after hearing the news to disperse. He took Song Xiang to sit down and said, "Your Excellency, this envoy is not here to call for punishment. I just want to remind you that your Yangzhou city is not like the one in the city."
What you said is that it is operating normally and everyone is honest and dedicated to public service. Some people may not be as dedicated to public service as you think."
Song Xiang sighed and said: "I don't have the extravagant hope that everyone will live a life of poverty like me. I just hope that they can live up to the grace of the Holy Spirit in public and maintain good conduct in private and not commit any crimes."
Yes, there are different people with the same food, and it is normal for everyone to have their own opinions, but it is superfluous for you to worry about your subordinates committing crimes."
Su Jin said: "There is Shen Dezhang right in front of me, and there are many people who don't know about it. How dare the Lord Fu to make such an assertion?"
Song Xiang said: "I have not verified Shen Dezhang's matter. I just wanted to call him for questioning and you stopped me. I cannot believe something I have not witnessed based on your words."
Su Jin was so angry that her own attempt to prevent him from summoning Shen Dezhang became the reason for him to suspect that he had fabricated it.
After thinking about it, I couldn't ask directly like this. This person had a bad temper and had to attack in a roundabout way to gain anything, so he said: "Master Fu Zun, either I stopped you from summoning Shen Dezhang or I have something in my heart, but I really don't want to."
Because of this trivial matter, Mr. Fu Zun has no way to go down. Moreover, I have ordered people to monitor the courtyard. If Mr. Fu Zun is willing, he can send someone to conduct an unannounced visit. If you don’t believe me, you should trust the people you sent out; as long as the dragon is really
If you don't escape, nothing will be a problem."
Song Xiang said: "I understand, I am not blaming you, I just have confidence in my subordinates."
Su Jin secretly cursed "Cuo Da", picked up the wine glass and said with a smile: "It's better not to talk about this. It's not easy for Yangzhou to stabilize. It's time for us to take a good breath. Come on, have a drink."
Song Xiang nodded and said: "That's it. When it comes to matters in Yangzhou, I still rely on the cleverness of the envoy. Although it is a bit out of line, it is stable after all. I would like to pay tribute to the envoy with this cup."
Su Jin smiled modestly and drank all the wine in the glass.
Song Xiang said: "But there is something I want to remind you. Did you go to Feng Jingyao's private house to cause trouble today? They filed a complaint against me, saying that you and Ma Jun almost demolished their house, and even more so.
A life was lost; Yangzhou City finally has a stable environment, Mr. Zhuangshi must be more careful when doing things, so as not to cause anger and resentment, that will be bad."
Su Jin didn't expect that someone would complain to Song Xiang so quickly. He laughed quickly and said, "Don't listen to their nonsense. They just pulled down an iron gate. My men have a sense of proportion. No one will be killed. I will die in the afternoon."
As long as someone sends some money to compensate, it’s not a big deal.”
Song Xiang said: "Yes, I will pay some money and just say a few good words to the people who are called. That Feng Jingyao is a well-known gentleman in Yangzhou City, and as far as I know, he is philanthropic and has a reputation as a virtuous man.
At the beginning of taking office, the official roads of Yangzhou Prefecture were difficult to operate. Mr. Feng also spent a huge amount of money to help the government renovate the official roads outside the east gate. He also spent a huge amount of money to build a pier beside the Liuyedu Canal in the east gate.
This government is somewhat grateful to him. If you check the food, you will check the food, but don't forget his achievements."
Su Jin was shocked. Song Xiang's words showed his protection for Feng Laohu. Does it mean that Song Xiang really colluded with Feng Laohu?
"Master Fu, why didn't you tell me earlier? If you had told me earlier, I wouldn't have made things difficult for him today. If I offended such a kind man, wouldn't it be arousing criticism?" Su Jin began to test carefully.
"You can't say that. You are on an errand, and you have to do what you are responsible for. All the big households in Yangzhou need to be checked. But you can't just ignore Feng Jingyao because he funded the construction of roads, bridges, and docks to facilitate the people and water transportation.
It is difficult to know people's hearts, and those who are innocent will be innocent themselves. Wouldn't it be better to investigate and prove innocence?"
Su Jin was confused. It was really difficult for him to judge whether Song Xiang was speaking the truth or to save his face. Looking at his face, he didn't seem to mean what he said. This was really a confusing matter.
The two exchanged cups and drank several more rounds of wine and ate some food. Su Jin wiped his lips and said, "That's it for today. I'll go back to my residence to rest. I'm a little drunk."
Song Xiang drank a lot and was not fully enjoying himself. He said with a smile: "I will have a few more drinks. If you are not very strong, please feel free to drink."
Su Jin cupped his hands and left his seat, suddenly turned around and said casually, "I almost forgot, I have something I want to ask the Lord for help."
Song Xiang said: "What's the matter? But it doesn't matter. As long as I can help, I will definitely help."
Su Jin smiled and said: "My hometown is from a merchant in Luzhou, you must know that."
Song Xiang said: "What about your background as a merchant? Heroes should not ask where they are from. I do not dislike your background."
Su Jin didn't expect Song Xiang to be so open-minded, and was a little surprised, and said with a smile: "Master Xie understands that my family has a business, but my mother does not want her to live in the city because it is too noisy, so I ordered someone to live in the suburbs of Luzhou City.
A house was built in the village. Now that the house is built, the small building inside is missing a plaque. The old shopkeeper Zhang who escorted the family's food to rescue the emergency mentioned this to me yesterday and asked me to inscribe a plaque for that building.
The plaque was taken back and framed. Lord Fu Zun knew that my calligraphy could not be put on the table. If it were hung up in a grand manner, wouldn't it make people laugh? So after thinking about it, I realized that the calligraphy treasure of Song Fu Zun is something that everyone is fighting for and possesses.
I would like to invite the Lord of the Palace..."
"Do you want me to inscribe a plaque on the building where your husband lives?" Song Xiang said with a smile.
Su Jin chuckled and said: "That's right. I'm so rude, I wonder if your lord can give me a calligraphy treasure?"
Song Xiang chuckled and said: "Building a house and a building for your mother is a sign of filial piety. How can I not encourage it? The special envoy is not very old, but in general, the etiquette is indeed worthy of admiration, unlike today's people in the world.
I have often heard of the unconscionable behavior of a son abandoning his mother and marrying a daughter-in-law and forgetting his mother, which is simply against filial piety."
Su Jin rolled his eyes, comparing me to these people, stupid!
"So the Lord Fu has agreed?"
"Of course I have to agree, when will I need it?"
"If it's convenient for you, Lord Fu, how about writing the inscription at this time? It happens that early tomorrow morning, my old shopkeeper will return to Luzhou and take away the calligraphy treasure. Isn't it just right?"
"That's fine, come to the study with me, I'll leave you with the question." Song Xiang nodded.
The two got up and went to Song Xiang's study. Su Jin polished the ink himself. Song Xiang spread out a piece of white paper, gently lifted a large brush with a head as big as an egg, melted it in the clear water, tilted his head and asked
: "What is the word for the title?"
Su Jin smiled and said: "How about just writing the words 'Fugui Building' on the title?"
Song Xiang was stunned and said: "Fugui Building? This name is too vulgar, and there are many people using it. Although it has a good meaning, it is not suitable for the old lady's residence."
Su Jin secretly observed his face and said quietly: "How common is this name? Why didn't I see anyone with this name in Yangzhou Prefecture?"
Song Xiang said: "I vaguely remember that I helped someone inscribe this plaque with the words "Fugui Tower".
Su Jin pretended not to care and asked casually: "Who asked the Lord to inscribe the name? It's the same name as I thought."
Song Xiang frowned and thought, and suddenly slapped the table and said: "Yes, I have forgotten it for a long time. Now that you mentioned my house, I remembered it. Mr. Guo, the general magistrate of Yangzhou, once said that a relative of his has completed the construction of his noble house. Please invite me.
The government helped him inscribe an inscription, and it was also inscribed with the words 'Fugui Tower'."
Su Jin said quietly: "Master Tongpan Guo? Master Guo Pinchao?"
"It's him, why are you familiar with him?"
Su Jin said: "I'm not familiar with him, I just know his name." He thought to himself: If there is no Guo Pinchao on Bai Mudan's note, I will know that he is a loser.
"I think the place where your Majesty lives, how about inscribing it as 'Shou Yi Tower'? It means longevity and virtue." Song Xiang said.
"Very good, very good, you have good taste." Su Jin waved his hands, but there was no smile on his face. Until this time, Su Jin made a rough judgment. It seems that Song Xiang has nothing to do with Feng Laohu.
Although it seemed a bit risky, Su Jin decided to have a showdown with Song Xiang. Time waits for no one and he can't wait any longer.dd