Shang Dongyang's body was carried to the meeting hall, and all important officials in the government were present.
Outside the hall, Jiangcheng soldiers were waiting in full formation. There were also hundreds of dead soldiers and the remains of Jiangcheng soldiers who died in the battle.
The entire county governor's mansion was filled with an atmosphere of murderous murder.
"Zeng Juncheng, Master Liu."
Deng Fugui's voice was very calm. He stood in front of Shang Dongyang's body and said softly.
Zeng Peng and Liu Ying looked at each other and immediately knelt down.
Deng Fugui asked: "Can this matter have nothing to do with you two?"
Zeng Peng lowered his head and said: "Your Majesty, I dare not hide this from the Governor. Shang Dongyang did inform the two of us when he was planning this matter. He wanted us to cooperate with him. When he assassinated the Lord, Lord Liu and I were asked to do so."
Book helped him control the situation in the Sheriff's Mansion. But! Neither of us agreed!"
Chai Xin was covered in injuries and bandaged from his face to his feet. He was half lying on a chair and yelled: "Since you know this, why don't you report it?!"
Zeng Peng said calmly: "If I retaliate, I owe it to my character. If I don't retaliate, I owe it to my duty. This is a dilemma. I can only follow my heart and neither betray my friends nor cooperate with the rebellious ministers and traitors. This happened
Afterwards, I realized that it would be difficult for me to die a happy death. Lord Sheriff, please punish me! I just want to have peace of mind and be willing to bear it!"
Hearing this, Liu Ying clasped her fists and knelt down, saying: "Now that the matter has come to this, I am willing to be punished. Although I did not participate, I am guilty of not reporting the crime after knowing it. Even if the county magistrate does not punish me, I still can't sleep at night and cannot sleep or eat."
Uneasy!"
Deng Fugui walked quickly back to the desk and sat down, tapping his fingertips rhythmically on the desk, and suddenly asked: "Do you still want to stay in Jiangyang County?"
Zeng Peng and Liu Ying said at the same time: "Think!"
Deng Fugui said: "I have reviewed your service records for more than ten years. It can be said that you are diligent and experienced. Qi Bainian's ability to develop Jiangcheng's economy has a lot to do with you two. I am not
I know how you rejected Shang Dongyang when he was wooing you. But he is here now, and you can express your opinion in front of his body."
Zeng Peng was full of thoughts and immediately said: "Brothers can't talk about breaking up, but they have different ways and don't seek each other. Shang Dongyang is loyal to Qi Bainian, and I am loyal to Dajing!"
Liu Ying also said: "As long as I can stay in Jiangyang County, even if the county governor asks me to start as a petty official, I am willing!"
Deng Fugui continued to tap the table with his fingers and said: "I am a straightforward person, especially in official matters, and I don't like to use polite words. I will give you three months. If you perform well, you will be retained in your original position."
Zeng Peng and Liu Ying were both stunned and immediately knelt down and kowtowed.
"Thank you, Lord Sheriff!!"
Deng Fugui said: "Don't be too happy. The requirements for good performance as mentioned by me are quite high. One of you is in charge of the government affairs of Jiangyang County, and the other is responsible for the economy and people's livelihood of Jiangyang County. They are very important to Jiangcheng and even Jiangyang."
The situation in the county is more familiar than mine, so I have very high expectations for you. Do you understand?"
"I understand!!"
"Get up!" Deng Fugui raised his hand and said: "I have just arrived in Jiangyang County. It is natural for me to eliminate traitors like Qi Bainian, but as long as they are those who serve the country sincerely, I will not
The accountant is concerned about their personal relationship with Qi Bainian. As long as you are not guilty, there is no need to jump around like Shang Dongyang."
Deng Fugui cupped his fists to the west and said seriously: "As long as you are as loyal to the court and your Majesty as I am, I will give you the opportunity to display your ambitions."
"yes!!"
Deng Fugui looked at Chai Xin and said: "Although Shang Dongyang is dead, the post of county captain cannot be left vacant. From now on, Chai Xin will serve as the county captain of Jiangyang County!"
Hearing this, Chai Xin quickly stood up with his injured body and saluted Deng Fugui.
"I will definitely live up to the trust of the county governor!"
Deng Fugui groaned and said: "I hope you will cooperate sincerely in the future and take the joint governance of Jiangyang County as your primary responsibility, and never have any selfish motives."
"yes!!!"
A uniform voice sounded in the meeting hall.
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"Master Deng has finally gained a firm foothold."
In the elegant and popular courtyard, Zhao Cheng knocked on the table, and Xia Qi hurried over to pour tea.
Zhao Yan, Zhao Wu and Heng Wenhao stood by the side, while Xu An, Huang Hua, Yuan Fei, Ma Cong, He Laosan, Yu Jin, Qian Lang and Miao Sui's father and daughter stood in front of Zhao Cheng.
Zhao Cheng continued: "The next ones are the Tu family and the Lu family."
Xu An said boldly: "Xiao Xiangye, we used to have Zhao Wu and Heng Wenhao, but now we didn't expect that the third young master could be so good at fighting. There are also Gan Lang, He Laosan and Yu Jin. We have so many masters, so why not Let’s destroy the Tu and Lu families!”
Zhao Cheng said: "We are here to do business, not to attack the city and plunder the territory. If we can do it without killing, try not to use weapons."
After saying that, Zhao Cheng clasped his fists and bowed to the west, saying: "The Emperor is on high, who dares to do anything wrong? The eldest princess is helping us this time because Qi Bainian deserves what he deserves. Do you really think that I can do whatever I want after becoming the consort?" ?”
Zhao Cheng pointed to his head and said: "I don't even have any fists or feet, this is what I rely on all the time."
Xu An asked: "But the Tu family and the Lu family can't even help Master Deng, what should we do?"
Zhao Cheng looked at Miao Sui and asked, "Master Miao, what's going on over there?"
Miao Sui said with a sad face, "It's very bad. Although Master Deng's decrees are all aimed at the Tu and Lu families, the two families have a strong foundation. They can advance or retreat, and they have the support of all the merchants in Jiangcheng. They seem to be very passive. But it’s actually affordable.”
Miao Shaohua added: "In the past hundred years in Jiangcheng, the governors have changed one after another, but the Tu and Lu families are still the Tu and Lu families."
"The governor of Liushui is very powerful." Zhao Cheng smiled and said, "I have already made up my mind about this matter. Since ancient times, any force, from a small family to a large empire, can often resist foreign enemies but cannot prevent internal strife."
Xu An asked: "Are we going to use the same method as Su Wansan?"
Zhao Cheng shook his head and said: "It doesn't apply now. Qi Bainian's incident is treason and has caused enough trouble. Now if he causes a rebellion, do you think my brother-in-law is a fool?"
"How do you create civil unrest?"
"The civil strife I'm talking about is not strife within the empire, but strife within their family."
With that said, Zhao Cheng looked at Yuan Fei and said, "Xiao Fei, have you found out what I want you to investigate?"
Yuan Fei nodded, took out two booklets from his arms and handed them to Zhao Cheng, saying, "This is information about the younger generations of the Tu family and the Lu family."
"The old guys from the Tu and Lu families have been in charge of the family for too long. The descendants of the big family are multiplying too fast. There are always some young people who are unwilling to be lonely..."
As Zhao Cheng spoke, he flipped through the booklet, and finally his eyes rested on the two names for a long time.
"Tu family, Tu Ziming."
"Lu family, Lu Chen."
"Xiao Fei, let them come to see me at midnight tonight."
Yuan Fei cupped his fists and said, "Yes!"
Xu An asked: "Xiao Xiangye, what are you going to do?"
Zhao Cheng came out from behind the table, patted Xu An on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Since you want to know, then you can arrange a banquet tonight, and we can have a few drinks with the young people."
