"Sir, let's go to the restaurant first. The official has already said hello. There are all kinds of specialties in Dengzhou. You can taste them as much as you like."
On the way, Magistrate Xu kept trying to please Muchuan, and his flattery was clearly evident.
Hearing this, Muchuan couldn't help but frown.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that Wendeng County is quite poor. Unexpectedly, County Magistrate Xu was so extravagant and wasteful. Who knows how many people were persecuted for such a meal.
"Master Xu can just arrange it. I'll do as the Romans do in the country." Muchuan said calmly.
Although I feel quite disdainful of Magistrate Xu’s behavior, since the food is ready, wouldn’t it be wasted if I and my party don’t go?
Muchuan didn't think that if he didn't eat these meals, the county magistrate would distribute them to the people.
It is said to be a restaurant, but it is actually a small shop with only two floors.
Magistrate Xu was indeed well prepared, and there was already a maid waiting at the door of the store.
Seeing Muchuan's arrival, the maids rushed to greet him, and all of them rushed towards Muchuan with charming smiles.
"Master Xu, what does this mean?"
Muchuan stopped the maid from having close contact and couldn't help but glance coldly at Magistrate Xu.
County Magistrate Xu was stunned for a moment and hurriedly explained: "Master Mu, I felt that you were very tired during the journey, so I prepared some beauties to serve you."
"No need, I'm not interested."
County Magistrate Xu was stunned for a moment again, suddenly thought of something, and lowered his voice and said: "Your Excellency, you are a good Longyang? I will send someone to prepare now."
What a wonderful sister to you, Long Yang.
Muchuan wished he could chop off the head of Xu County Magistrate's dog with one knife.
However, Muchuan could only endure it for the time being.
Although killing County Magistrate Xu directly now can be regarded as getting rid of harm for the sake of reputation, it is unfair.
After all, if you don't want to hit the smiling man, you have to wait until you expose Magistrate Xu's crime.
"Master Xu, don't do these things, just have a meal." Muchuan said speechlessly.
"Yes, yes, it all depends on Master Mu."
After taking a seat, the food was served quickly.
Wendeng County is indeed a town adjacent to the sea, and its special dishes are all seafood.
In addition to all kinds of fish and shrimp, there are also many special mountain delicacies.
This meal is not without luxury. I am afraid that this meal will take away half a year's tax income from Wendeng County.
"Master Mu, please try it quickly. These are the specialties of our place."
Magistrate Xu smiled and said that he didn't know the fate he was about to face now, he just thought it was an ordinary meal.
Muchuan sneered and gently picked up the chopsticks.
"Sir Xu, it seems that you are very conscientious in your duties as county magistrate. Wendeng County is very wealthy."
"My lord, you have given me too much praise. This is what a lower official should do."
Magistrate Xu really thought Muchuan was praising him, and there was even a look of pride on his face.
"Huh, sir, you don't have to be modest."
Muchuan casually picked up a piece of fish meat, stretched it out in front of his eyes, and said calmly: "When it comes to fish and meat people, if you look at the world, Mr. Xu, I am afraid that few people can match them."
As soon as these words came out, Magistrate Xu's face instantly turned pale.
"Mu, Master Mu is really joking."
County Magistrate Xu secretly wiped his sweat and said with a smile, "This official has never done anything to exploit the common people."
Other Wendeng County officials also echoed.
"Yes, yes, Master Mu Mingjian, Master Xu is the Qingtian Master in the eyes of the people of Wendeng."
"If you don't believe me, I'll find some common people right now, and you'll know after I ask you personally."
Seeing the ugly faces of these officials shielding each other, Muchuan couldn't help but feel the anger rising in his heart.
"Okay, then you call some people over."
In fact, Muchuan knew very well that the so-called common people called by these officials were probably their subordinates in disguise.
But Muchuan didn't want to expose it and decided to see what kind of wine was in these corrupt officials' gourds.
Most of the envoys were baffled by Muchuan's sudden attack, and even felt that Muchuan was being too careless.
If officials are not greedy, then who would want to be an official?
Changsun Chong drank in silence and watched the scene in front of him coldly.
In his opinion, Muchuan was just showing off his official power.
Go ahead and have fun, you won't be able to dance for a few more days.
Changsun drank the wine in one gulp, his eyes flashing with madness.
After a while, an official came in with a group of people.
Muchuan glanced at it and felt that these corrupt officials were going too far.
Although these so-called common people were all wearing ordinary people's coarse cloth clothes, each one was clean. It was obviously not as if they had been wearing it all the time, but as if they had just changed into it.
Are you treating yourself like a fool?
Muchuan's brows were already deeply furrowed.
"Sir, these are the common people whom I just found on the street."
The official said, and then winked at the 'common people'.
Without saying a word, these 'common people' knelt down directly towards Muchuan.
"Sir, our county magistrate, Mr. Xu, is a good official who loves his people like his own son."
"Yes, Mr. Xu never makes things difficult for us people. He even often gives food to the poor. He can be said to be a great benefactor."
"Your Majesty, it is clear to you that if Mr. Xu is not an upright official, then there will no longer be upright officials in the entire Tang Dynasty."
Hearing this, Magistrate Xu pretended to sigh and waved his hands quickly, "Folks, there is no need to say more. If Mr. Mu says that I am guilty, I am afraid that there is something wrong with me."
After saying that, Magistrate Xu clasped his fists towards Muchuan again, as if he was looking forward to death.
"Master Mu, it is up to you to decide how to deal with your subordinates. I will not have any complaints!"
"Sir Xu, you are our parent officer. If you leave, what will we do?"
"Yes, Mr. Mu, please be kind and let Mr. Xu go."
"If that doesn't work, you can punish us, as long as you let Mr. Xu go."
Such a tear-jerking scene moved many people in the mission group who did not understand what was going on.
One person hesitated for a moment and said to Muchuan: "Master Mu, it seems that Magistrate Xu is indeed a good official. I think this matter should be stopped here."
"Yeah yeah."
The rest of the people all agreed, and only a few people did not speak.
Muchuan watched coldly, Changsun Chong drank silently, and Xue Rengui tightened his grip on the handle of the knife.
Bang bang bang!
Suddenly, a round of applause sounded.
Everyone looked at Muchuan in astonishment, their hearts filled with confusion.
What is this person applauding for? Could it be that he was also moved by this scene of the government and the people united?
Muchuan smiled sarcastically and said, "Sir Xu, with your acting skills, it is no problem to win an Oscar. I admire you."
Hearing this, Magistrate Xu looked confused.
What is acting? What is an Oscar statuette?
Although he had never heard of these strange words, Magistrate Xu still regarded Muchuan's words as an affirmation of him.
Magistrate Xu coughed dryly and said righteously: "Your Excellency, this is a ridiculous compliment. I am just doing my duty to share your Majesty's worries."
Muchuan's sneer couldn't help but get worse.
I have seen shameless people before, but this was the first time Muchuan had seen such a shameless person.
It's almost time to expose this hypocritical scum.
