Chapter 149 The Shangtun Village of the Great Earthquake (2)

"Dad, Magistrate Deng is gone!"

After sending Deng Ji and Cao Peng away, Mai Ren returned to the small courtyard.

He climbed onto the attic porch and reported under the window. A thick curtain blocked the door. There was a rapid coughing sound from inside, accompanied by heavy breathing. After a while, the curtain was raised, and from inside

A man walked out. He had dark skin and a short stature.

"Sir, it's windy outside. Please come in and talk."

Mai Ren nodded and walked in.

But when he passed by the man, a look of deep disgust suddenly appeared on his face.

That man was none other than Mai Cheng.

To be honest, Mai Ren didn't know why Mai Xiong trusted Mai Cheng.

I think when Mai Cheng defected to him, Mai Ren didn't think much of him. I don't know how many twists and turns he was, but he was a relative who had never heard of this person before. When he suddenly came over, what happened to Mai Ren?

Maybe he would like it? Moreover, Mai grew up a bit obscene, which doesn't give people a particularly good sense. He also has vulgar language, and sometimes he can inadvertently reveal his evil spirit.

After all, he was from a scholarly family. No matter what he said, Mai Ren was also a talented scholar. How could he care about such a relative?

But it just so happens that Wheat Bear likes it.

Not only did Mai Cheng stay by his side, he also took great care of me.

Previously, Mai Cheng stayed at the county government office, but Mai Ren felt it was inappropriate.

After Deng Ji took office, he immediately captured Mai Cheng. Mai Ren didn't want to pay attention to it at first, but it was Mai Xiong who sent the message and he came forward.

Fortunately, Deng Ji gave him face.

There was a strong medicinal smell in the room.

In the fire pond, the charcoal fire was burning brightly, making the hall very warm.

In the center is a bed, with a screen behind it. There is a bronze mirror inlaid on the screen, and an old man is lying on the couch.

"Father!"

"Magistrate Deng is gone?"

The old man's speech was very vague, and there was a bit of Haixi's unique nasal sound mixed in.

If you don't listen carefully, it might be difficult to understand what he is saying. Fortunately, Mai Ren is used to it, so it's not particularly difficult.

"Yes, he's gone!"

"What is he here for?"

"The first is to visit my father and want to listen to his teachings; the second is to tell me that in three days, he will hold a banquet at the county government office and invite the children to the banquet."

"Going to a banquet?"

"Yes, it is said that there are others."

Wheat Bear coughed, moved his slightly bloated body, and turned over on the bed.

An extremely ugly face was revealed. The wrinkles on his face almost covered his mouth, nose and eyes. A scar ran from his forehead to the base of his ears, making him look even more ferocious. Back then, Wheat Bear organized the neighbors

Resisting bandits, he was injured by bandits. This scar was left at that time, and it is still bright red after many years. As soon as he opens his mouth, the scar will squirm slightly, like an earthworm. Mai Ren can't help but lower his head,

So after all these years, he still doesn't get used to it.

"who!"

"It seems that anyone with good reputation in Haixi will be invited, including children."

"kindness."

"Dad, do you want me to go or not?"

"It's up to you...cough, cough, cough!"

Before Mai Xiong could finish his sentence, he coughed violently, and then spit out a mouthful of thick, yellowish phlegm.

Mai Cheng quickly stepped forward and helped Mai Xiong.

"Sir, I'm afraid I can't say much because my body is weak."

Mai Ren's expression changed, and he was about to speak when he saw Mai Xiong weakly wave his hand at him. He swallowed the rebuke on his lips.

This Mai Cheng is so rude!

Aristocratic families have their own rules.

Although the Mai family is not a wealthy family, it can still be regarded as an official family and a scholarly family, and they have their own rules...

When the master is talking, how can he allow a small aside to interrupt?

What's more, Mai Ren never took Mai Cheng seriously, let alone regarded him as a descendant of the Mai family.

After snorting, Mai Ren rolled up his sleeves and left.

After leaving the attic, he stopped again and said outside the door: "By the way, there is one more thing. Magistrate Deng asked me something just now."

"Ahem, what's the matter?"

"He asked me if I knew anything about Yuki Copper Town."

Behind the door curtain, there was a soft sound, like the sound of a copper bowl being knocked over.

"Fish Kiss Copper Town?"

"Yes, County Magistrate Deng said that he found a secret compartment in the county government's study room, and discovered Yuki Copper Town from the secret compartment... Haha, he also asked me if Yuki Copper Town is the same as Yuki Copper Town.

It has something to do with Li Guangli's treasure. The child can only say that he doesn't know... In my opinion, Magistrate Deng's moral character is not very good. Since he took office, he has made many strange moves, all of which are seeking wealth.

If such people stay in Haixi, they will be no different from Haixi County.

I want to go to Guangling and visit Chen Yuanlong... If that doesn't work, I'll drive him back. After all, he's not from Haixi, so how can he care about Haixi?"

There was silence behind the door curtain. After a while, Wheat Bear's obscene voice sounded again.

"Now that my son has an idea, he will do it."

"Here!"

Mai Ren responded: "After the banquet in three days, I won't go!"

"Um……"

After receiving Mai Xiong's approval, Mai Ren seemed relieved.

Even though the Mai family is famous in Haixi, it is nothing in Guangling County. In terms of family background, the Chen family is the first choice in Guangling County; in terms of wealth, the Xutai Lu family is the first choice in Guangling County.

.Anyway, it’s not the Mai family’s turn... If in the past, when Mai Xiong was healthy, he could still speak, but now that Mai Xiong is ill, the Mai family’s right to speak has also been reduced.

Although Mai Ren is a talented person, he is not very conspicuous in Guangling.

Without the support of Mai Xiong, how could Mai Ren drive away Deng Ji? No matter what, Deng Ji was an official of the imperial court. Mai Ren did not have the confidence to persuade Chen Deng to resist the imperial edict. But what if?

If Mai Xiong agrees, the feasibility will increase accordingly.

Deng Ji was driven away...

A smile appeared on Mai Ren's round face.

In the end, this Haixi County still belongs to my Mai family!

Deng Ji is going to hold a banquet at the county government office to entertain guests.

The news spread quickly, and Jiuda Xingshou's hanging heart suddenly returned to his stomach.

I am not afraid that you will make a move, but I am afraid that you will remain silent. Anyone with some experience can feel that Deng Ji's recent calmness seems to be preparation for a big move. What big move is it? What will happen to Haixi?

What changes will it bring? Everyone is a little uneasy.

Because Deng Ji was obviously different from previous county magistrates.

He seems to be more tolerant and understands the importance of things...

Chen Sheng was so arrogant and domineering before. Everyone thought that Deng Ji would not be able to stay in Haixi for long, but they did not expect that Deng Ji suddenly broke out in silence. Not only did he solve the problem, but he also wiped out Chen Sheng's family. His method was one of

Vicious and shocking.

Then the Beiji Market was reorganized and Cao's Office was established.

Its toughness is beginning to show.

Those who were unwilling to cooperate were eliminated in just a few days.

Either they are found to be short of past taxes, or they are suspected of colluding with bandits.

Either he was thrown into jail, or he was expelled from his home, his property was confiscated, and he was also driven out of Haixi County.

Deng Ji's previous targets were mostly small businessmen. But everyone knows that as Deng Ji's position in Haixi gradually consolidates, he will make other moves sooner or later. The merchants' thinking is very simple, the people will not fight with the officials.

!A problem that can be solved with money and silk is not a problem.

They waited for Deng Ji to take action, but Deng Ji took no action.
To be continued...