The solemn and solemn City Lord's Palace in Jurong City suddenly became noisy. People of all kinds came to the City Lord's Palace in small groups. Many of them had hurried expressions on their faces. They must have arrived in a hurry!
The five major families in Jurong are Mi, Le, Zhou, Gu and Qiao.
The six major merchants are Daye (Shang Dynasty of Sui Dynasty), Didao (Li family in Longxi), Beishu (Zheng family in Xingyang), Guigu (Wang family in Taiyuan), Dugu and Mi family.
There are also Penglai and many famous families, five sects of the Righteous Way and four sects of the Demonic Sect. There are more than a hundred merchants, but the scale of assets is not as large as the six major merchants. This shows that Jurong City's prosperous business.
In addition, there are wealthy people from all over Jurong County and ancient villages, local tyrants and squires, etc., and even mountain bandits and water bandits from Maoshan Mountains, Wawu Mountains, Chishan Lake and other places have also been informed and secretly sent informants to mix among them.
Starting from the time of Xu, people flocked to the city lord's palace like a flood. It was estimated that there were hundreds of people, and there was a lot of traffic, and it was possible that there were more than a thousand people.
Wu Xin brought more than 400 confidants to his appointment, but he did not let his confidants serve as greeters or guards. Instead, they were handed over to the original maidservants of the city lord's palace.
The four hundred Xinwuwei all stood around the banquet venue with expressionless faces.
Wu Xin followed the example of Liu Shichan, the lord of the ancient city of Handan, and used the vast square of the lord's mansion as a banquet venue, making it appear more spacious.
Fortunately, otherwise the banquet tonight might not be able to accommodate so many people!
Guests came one after another, but Wu Xin kept sitting at the banquet chair, drinking and watching, without getting up to greet them or socializing.
However, every force representative who arrives will still go to see him, introduce himself, congratulate him, etc., so as to have a good relationship and build a good relationship.
The arrivals had basically heard what happened at the gate of the city, and they knew very well that the new county magistrate and the current county captain would have a fierce battle, which was of great significance. Therefore, everyone understood and tolerated Wu Xin's rudeness, and did not show any displeasure!
At around 20:00 in the evening, all the guests who were coming were basically there.
"ah……"
A burst of exclamations and screams came from a distance, followed by the sound of dense footsteps, and even more majestic momentum faintly pressed forward.
A burly, middle-aged man in brocade robes, about thirty years old, came menacingly with a dense crowd of figures.
The leader is Jurong County Lieutenant Gao Huan.
Surrounded by Gao Huan's bodyguards and confidants, as well as General Jurong, General Pi and other officers and soldiers, the team stretched outside the banquet hall, at least several hundred people, the details of which are unknown.
The whole place was agitated, and the crowded guests consciously and quickly retreated to the left and right to make way for the huge empty space in the middle!
Although the guests came, they basically expected that there would be a contest between the county captain and the county magistrate. However, they did not expect that the county captain Gao Huan was so bold that he dared to lead his army to attack the city lord's palace and directly fight against each other.
This is the first time the two parties have met, and there is not much hatred between them. How can they be so cruel and decisive?!
"Congratulations to Magistrate Wu on his appointment!"
Striding like the wind, he approached Wu Xin ten meters in front of Wu Xin's banquet with majestic power. Gao Huan casually raised his hands in congratulations, then glared and asked:
"May I ask the new county magistrate, what crime did Commander Bian commit? Is there any evidence for the massacre of the family? Even if he is guilty, it should be decided by the county captain, and it is not the turn of the new county magistrate to do it for him, right?"
While speaking, I emphasized twice...the new county magistrate!
Arrogant!
Strong!
Completely arrogant!
Wu Xin frowned slightly and looked at Gao Huan and others with calm eyes.
Eye of reincarnation, induction!
Most of them have ill intentions towards Wu Xin, and others can see this. However, most of them have no ill intentions towards Wu Xin, and even Gao Huan actually has no murderous intention.
It was obvious that Gao Huan and others were mainly trying to scare people, and they really did not dare to kill Wu Xin, the new county magistrate and city lord.
The Sui Empire is still relatively stable and powerful. Wu Xin, the county magistrate, is of a very high rank, the sixth rank. Even Wang Shichong, the county magistrate of the fifth rank, dare not ask for execution without authorization!
Thinking of this, Wu Xin smiled, ignored Gao Huan's strong questioning, and asked calmly:
"In full public view, Gao County Lieutenant openly led his troops to attack the city lord's palace and threatened the county. Is this an intention to rebel openly?"
After a pause, without waiting for Gao Huan's response, he slowly reminded: "Rebellion is a major crime against the nine tribes. Not to mention the county magistrate, the emperor's three princes cannot bear it. Are you sure Gao County Lieutenant is not drunk?"
"Well……"
Gao Huan's expression froze, and everyone else present and behind Gao Huan were also stunned. They did not expect Wu Xin to react like this.
Especially the small group of people led by Gao Huan obviously retreated a lot.
With so many guests watching, there is definitely no way to hide it from anyone. If some rumors spread, even if the nine tribes are not punished, given the way the saint behaves today, they will not escape death!
"There is no need to frame the blame. They came here voluntarily to seek justice for their colleagues who died in vain. What does it have to do with rebellion?!"
Being able to occupy a high position, Gao Huan was quite quick-witted. He changed his mind and quickly responded with righteous indignation. Then he quickly turned around and led an army, asking:
"Besides, didn't the county magistrate invite everyone to the banquet tonight? Aren't we, the soldiers, who risked their lives to protect the people of the country, not qualified to attend the banquet?!"
Wu Xin suddenly understood and asked, pretending to be confused: "Oh? Openly leading an army to attack the city lord's palace and trying to kill the county magistrate, doesn't that count as rebellion?"
Gao Huan's face darkened. He didn't want to kill Wu Xin. But if he couldn't say it clearly, his momentum would be lost!
However, Gao Huan did not answer, and the people he brought with him would not think so.
Thinking about what Wu Xin said, yes, I felt even more anxious and nervous, as well as worried and afraid...
Wu Xin did not ask further questions, but changed his tone, looked at the soldiers in the rear and said:
"The banquet in the evening is just for Jurong officials and representatives of various parties, so that they can become familiar with each other! If you don't want to rebel, those who are not officials and representatives of forces, please leave!"
After a pause, he added: "General Pian, General Pi and other officers are also included in the banquet and can stay!"
Gao Huan's face was gloomy. He felt that the county magistrate was difficult to deal with and was in a dilemma.
Under the watchful eyes of the public, the label of rebel is being slapped on, it really is not suitable for so many people to be stuck here!
"Congratulations to Magistrate Wu on his appointment!"
At this moment, a middle-aged scribe arrived and congratulated him, but he obviously showed no respect.
The Prime Minister of Jurong County, Li Zhihe, is suspected to be a member of the Li family of Longxi, one of the five surnames and seven families.
Wu Xin ignored Li Zhihe and still looked at Gao Huan with a half-smile...
The gloom in Li Zhihe's eyes flashed away. Without waiting for Wu Xin to return the gift, he turned his head and looked at Gao Huan in confusion and asked:
"Lord County Lieutenant, why is this happening? This is the reception banquet held by the new County Magistrate for his taking office. There are so many guests at the banquet in the evening, and the Lord County Lieutenant brings so many people. In addition to causing people to misunderstand, he is also afraid that the new County Magistrate will
Not prepared enough!”
Gao Huan's face was uncertain, but he waved his hand.
Most of the people behind were visibly relieved and retreated one after another.
Wu Xin took action and reminded: "General Pian, General Pi and other officers, stay!"
Gao Huan had a sneer on his face, he was not a fool.
He's not afraid of ten thousand, he's just afraid of what happens. He doesn't dare to stay alone!
In a moment, the people who crowded the venue retreated. Only Gao Huan and twenty or thirty people remained, some of whom were officers and some of whom were guards.
Wu Xin waved to Gao Huan, indicating that he had something to say.
Gao Huan showed hesitation on his face. Considering that there were so many people present and there were many guards and subordinates, Wu Xin must not have dared to do anything to him. He probably wanted to compromise privately.
He straightened up and walked towards Wu Xin, wanting to hear what Wu Xin had to say...
Wu Xin waved again, motioning Gao Huan to lean closer, grab his arm, and whispered:
"You don't dare to kill this county, do you? This county... dares to kill you!"
Gao Huan was shocked, and immediately turned around with his true energy, and retreated violently...
However, the palm holding his arm was like an iron pincer, and Gao Huan could not shake it at all!
