As Governor Dong left.

He first went to Huaihe City and met the city lord who welcomed him warmly.

There was no further delay and he didn't say anything to the city lord.

The city lord didn't dare to ask, so he followed the governor and his attendants alone, just like a private visit incognito.

On the morning of the third day.

The three of them arrived in Qiguang County and sent their attendants to inform Zhang Feng.

At this time, Zhang Feng heard that Governor Dong and the city lord were coming, so he placed tea in the main hall.

Wait for everyone to meet.

Governor Dong sat at the head, with his attendants standing behind him.

Zhang Feng cupped his fists in greeting and sat on the right side. He also thought that for the sake of the governor of the east, he did not drive the city lord away, but he also did not prepare tea for him.

When the city lord saw Zhang Feng being so vengeful, he even refused to give him face in front of the governor. Before the governor could speak, he couldn't hold back his face and asked the question preemptively: "County Magistrate Zhang, your reputation is very big!

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When the city lord said this, he first clasped his fists and saluted the sitting governor, and then continued: "Now that the governor has been alerted to come in person, do you still think you did the right thing that day?"

The city lord said that he felt that the governor was going to treat Zhang Feng today.

It made me feel happy, just waiting for Zhang Feng, a nerd, to be dismissed from office so that I could avenge the grudge of that day.

"Why can't you kill?"

Zhang Feng was curious, "I just read the law of our court a few days ago. It said, 'Deceive the people, steal incense, and kill those who practice evil and demons.' And these are not only stated in the law of our court, they are also stated by all decent sects.

What you said."

Zhang Feng took a sip of tea and said, "I, Zhang Feng, am the magistrate of Qiguang County and am in charge of hundreds of miles of this county. If someone commits a crime within a hundred miles, as a county magistrate, why can't I sentence him? Why can't I kill him?"

"You are clearly arrogant!" The city lord couldn't help it. "Although Wanlin Gate made mistakes, it also made merits. The merits and demerits are balanced. We were in peace, but you didn't report any news, but secretly attacked at night. This is why

The way of an official? Where do you put me, the city lord? Where do you put the law?"

The city lord held it with both hands and looked at the silent Governor Dong again, "Where did you put Governor Dong again?"

"I'm just following the law." Zhang Feng was still drinking tea and didn't want to talk to him anymore.

But he also knew that what he said just now probably offended Governor Dong.

It's really disrespectful to say 'the following is the fault of the superior'.

But these are all within my expectations.

When I destroyed the Wanlin Clan a few days ago, I thought that there would be a day like today when I would be interrogated by the governor and the city lord for the crime of "killing first and then reporting, and not avenging after the expiration of the time limit".

This is a big deal for an official.

After all, leaders don’t like people who do things without telling them.

But I like to go my own way and don't care about north, south, east or west.

It's just that Zhang Feng originally thought that Governor Dong was going to be angry and wanted to talk about himself, but who knew that Governor Dong nodded and said,

"Master Zhang was recommended by Master Lin, right? I heard him talk about you."

As Governor Dong said, he picked up the teacup with a smile and bowed to Zhang Fengyi. "I have a good relationship with Mr. Lin in the cabinet. Mr. Lin is also my junior brother, and we both study under the bachelor's degree."

‘A teacher...’ The city lord was stunned when he heard this.

Originally, he thought that the governor wanted to punish Zhang Feng, but he didn't expect that there was a relationship first?

For a moment, there were only four words in his heart: "Officials protect each other."

Including him, he really didn't know that Master Lin had this kind of relationship before?

He had always thought that Mr. Lin passed the imperial examination through serious examinations.

It was also the case that there was no one in his court, even if there was a mountain between them.

There was no relationship between the court and the cabinet that he, a city lord, could spy on.

That was the imperial court, the top place where strong men and great scribes gathered.

Just by looking at the fact that the cabinet randomly dispatched Mr. Zhou, the governor of the Twelve Eastern Cities, you can understand the power of the cabinet.

The cabinet is the core of the Daliang Kingdom.

"In the past year, Mr. Lin has often mentioned County Magistrate Zhang as a person and wanted me to grant him an official position..."

Governor Dong didn't care what the city lord thought. Instead, he looked at Zhang Feng with cordiality and said, "But everyone in the court has their own duties. If magistrate Zhang is brought into the court, it will be just a false post without any real power."

.How can a local county master who is in charge of hundreds of miles of land be so prestigious?"

Governor Dong said, stood up and looked at the city lord who did not dare to speak, "I will definitely report to the court what Magistrate Zhang has done and let the bachelor see it in person. Magistrate Zhang also went with me to the court. This county

Let the good ones take charge first."

When Governor Dong said this, he looked at Zhang Feng again, "And the incense from the local temple and the statue of Master Zhang are still placed here."

"Send me a promotion... protect my incense..." Zhang Feng heard what Governor Dong meant and understood that today was not about talking about things, but after he was sent to an official position, he did not refuse and directly agreed.

Because the imperial court and promotion represent more and more resources.

This is a good thing for yourself.

Of course, with a high official position, there are naturally many things to do and the risks are high.

This was all lingering in Zhang Feng's mind for a few moments, and he figured it out clearly.

It's all beneficial and no harm at all.

As long as there is still incense, it will be fine.

"Sir Governor..." When the city lord heard that Zhang Feng wanted to be promoted, he smiled dryly. He did not expect that Zhang Feng's behavior was exactly in the direction of the current direction of the court, and the direction of the wind.

If he guessed correctly, the current court, after ten years of forbearance, would take action against cultivators and demon cultivators!

At least we should show the majesty of the imperial court and give him a slap in the face, so that the ascetics should not go too far and take the incense of the people indiscriminately.

For a moment, he didn't know what to say, he only knew that he had done something wrong.

The mistake was that there was no one in the court, the information was not good, and the team was not in good order.

So he didn't say much and just listened.

You can't make Governor Dong angry again by being so stubborn.

But he also found that he had guessed correctly.

Before coming here, I guessed that County Magistrate Zhang would definitely be transferred away, but it seemed that he was going to be transferred to the Chaoli Cabinet above!

"Master Zhang, let's make some preparations first." Governor Dong and Zhang Feng finished speaking with a smile. When they turned to look at the city lord, they looked businesslike, "The city lord should also do his own 'duties'.

, the imperial court will not treat anyone with meritorious service badly."

"That's what you said!" The city lord bowed and accepted the order, watching the governor leave.

At the same time, the city lord also knew that the court was going to start clearing out the 'corrupt officials who colluded with the monks'.

Now it's time to 'recruit' people, to recruit some high-ranking monks who will be honest officials.

Such as Zhang Feng.

‘I knew this a long time ago... I should have joined forces with Mr. Zhang that day to clear out the Wanlin Gate together...’ The city lord felt a little regretful, not an ordinary regret.

No matter what the city lord thinks.

After the attendant accepted the order, he went to familiarize himself with the courtyard under the leadership of Zhang Er.

This is someone who is really sent from the inside. I believe it won't take long to get started and make Qiguang County more prosperous.

Of course, Master, Zhang Er and others, Zhang Feng will all be taken away.

Always have someone familiar around you to start with.

After the city lord saw the governor and his attendants leaving, he looked at Zhang Feng who was still enjoying tea leisurely, smiled, took out a piece of jade from his pocket, and handed it over.

"Master Zhang! This is a piece of Jingxin Jade that I got by chance. It's a small thought, but I hope Master Zhang will accept it."

The city lord said, and when he saw Zhang Feng taking it, he smiled sincerely and said, "Thank you, Mr. Zhang, for disregarding the previous grudges!"

"You and I are officials in the same dynasty, that's how it should be." Zhang Feng looked at the jade and saw the item reminder on it, so he accepted it.

‘Item: The Concentrating Jade presented to the magistrate of Huaihe City by Elder Zhou’

Type: Auxiliary

Quality: Level 7, yellow

Special effects: Meditation

'Meditation: Wearing it can reduce the chance of going crazy, and can also increase the speed of warming up the Nascent Soul.'
Chapter completed!