After drinking for three rounds, Long Lin finally decided to speak.
"Master Zhang, the emperor asked me to understand the sentiments of the people. This time I was in Xiaohei Village in Shizhou, and I really learned a lot."
Long Lin said with emotion, and the two of them were immediately surprised when they heard it.
Zhang Quanshan immediately pretended to be surprised and looked at Long Lin.
"Your Highness has already penetrated deeply into the people when he first came here. This is really a blessing for the world and the people. Shizhou is full of rocks and little land, and the people's lives are miserable. Your Highness has penetrated deeply into the people and made you suffer."
Zhang Quanshan is also basically aware of what happened in Xiaohei Village, but now he can only speak based on his ignorance.
After hearing this, Long Lin immediately shook his head and smiled.
"No, Mr. Zhang, I have not suffered. The life in Xiaohei Village is prosperous, every family has meat to eat, and the people can have enough food and clothing. This should be a meritorious service under Mr. Zhang's rule. I will definitely report it to the imperial court and let the imperial court commend and reward Mr. Zhang.
"
Long Lin's words were gentle and his face was full of smiles.
But Zhang Quanshan was confused when he heard what he said.
Commendation? Reward? Isn't His Highness here to hold you accountable?
"Your Highness is serious. How dare I accept the reward? This is just my job. It is my duty to be able to benefit the people."
"Oh, Mr. Zhang is too modest."
"Your Highness, please." Zhang Quanshan smiled and picked up the wine glass.
In his heart, he felt at ease inexplicably. He felt that His Highness was not as scary as he thought, but rather cute.
Long Lin smiled and drank a drink with the two of them.
"Sir Zhang, the local folk customs are weird and they don't like outsiders. It's just a coincidence. But there is a good thing. I hope Mr. Zhang can give me some advice."
"Your Highness, I am serious. I will tell you everything I know. Please tell me."
Good thing? Zhang Quanshan was full of doubts. Where did the good thing come from?
"Mr. Zhang, the local people gather out to make a fortune every year. Such a big event must be attributed to Mr. Zhang. Who wouldn't like this thing of making a fortune? I hope Mr. Zhang can tell me how you and the people make a fortune."
A drop of money?"
Long Lin was still smiling, and there was even a hint of greed in his eyes.
When Zhang Quanshan heard this, he was immediately shocked, but also very confused.
Is His Highness doing an investigation? Or is he just here for the money?
No matter what, Zhang Quanshan will not take risks at this moment and does not dare to reveal it easily.
"Your Highness, what are you talking about? Why can't I understand that Shizhou is located in a remote and mountainous place? How can there be any way to get rich? If there were, the people would not live in such misery."
Zhang Quanshan looked puzzled and sad at the same time.
Long Lin smiled inwardly, his face very gentle.
"Master Zhang, don't be stingy. If you have wealth, it's best for everyone to make it together. Are you like this because you are afraid that I will steal your wealth?"
"Ah... Your Highness, I really have not heard of this matter. If I have, I will definitely not be stingy and I will definitely let Your Highness know."
Zhang Quanshan spoke frankly and without revealing any flaws.
Eh... Long Lin sighed.
"Mr. Zhang, you really look like the people in that village. The local people don't welcome outsiders. It happened that I stayed in the village. There was an enthusiastic old man who just mentioned this matter and was stopped by the villagers overnight.
Killed with a sword.
Even thinking about it now, I feel a little chilly on my back, which is scary."
Long Lin pretended to be frightened and drank a drink alone, as if he was trying to suppress his panic.
This expression made Zhang Quanshan even more confused.
He knew clearly that the person Long Lin was talking about was an old man named Li. This man deserved to die. If he had died early, nothing would have happened.
Liu Nang in the village deserved to die, it was this idiot who caused so much trouble.
"Your Highness, is this true? That such a thing could happen?"
"It's true. They were afraid that their fortune would be revealed, so they killed people and silenced them."
"Your Highness, is it true that there is such a thing as getting rich? But I have never heard of it. Maybe those unscrupulous people told it to deceive Your Highness."
"Coaxing? No, no, no...it's true. The people are living a good life. They have meat to eat every day, and everyone is laughing and laughing."
"After I go back, I will investigate this matter thoroughly to see if it is true. So what does the so-called getting rich mean?"
"Master Zhang, do you really not know?"
"Your Highness, I will never tell a lie in front of you."
Zhang Quanshan's face was very respectful and his words were extremely sincere.
Long Lin almost vomited in his heart.
This is officialdom, it’s all fake, pretentious and arrogant.
He is pretending right, but this adult is pretending even better than him.
"Well, Mr. Zhang, it's time to investigate carefully. The people secretly made a fortune without taking you, the largest feudal official in Shizhou, how can this be justified? I'm not talking about you, Mr. Zhang.
It's so unwarranted that even a good thing like getting rich can be done without knowing it. Life is really a failure."
Long Lin sighed with a look on his face, looking down on Quan Shan.
Being so despised, Zhang Quanshan almost couldn't help but retort. Fortunately, Zhang Heshun noticed something was wrong and quickly took action under the table and grabbed Zhang Quanshan.
After this pull, Zhang Quanshan reacted.
His originally angry look was immediately replaced by a bitter one.
"Your Highness is joking. Wealth has not been exposed since ancient times. The lower officials only care about the suffering people, but they ignore that such strange things happen."
"There are even stranger things."
"Oh? Tell me."
"Master Zhang, you don't know, but the magistrate of Shi'an County is smarter than you, so he knows about this."
"The magistrate of Shi'an County? He knows?"
"Yes, people know it, but someone didn't want him to say it, so they sent a fierce killer to kill the poor county magistrate with a crossbow in the lobby of the county government office."
"What?" Zhang Quanshan exclaimed and stood up.
"Master Zhang, don't be surprised. Sit down quickly. It's not easy to just make a little money. I just thought you knew about it, Master Zhang, so I'm chatting with you about this matter. Don't you also suffer the murder of a bad person?"
ah."
Long Lin smiled and said it sincerely.
But after hearing this, Mr. Zhang could only smile bitterly. Will he be poisoned? That is absolutely impossible.
But, are these Sixth Highnesses really seeking wealth?
"Your Highness is joking. This county government office is heavily guarded and nothing will happen."
"Oh, that's good. Only by being safe can you make money. If you lose your life, what can you do with so much money?"
"Ah...hehe...His Highness is right."
After Zhang Quanshan sat down, he spoke in agreement, but with a smile, he always felt that something was wrong.
But for a moment, he couldn't remember it at all.
Long Lin nodded and continued to eat and drink without speaking again, his eyes full of smiles.
Next, he focused all his attention on Yudie, and he basically had an understanding of these two people.
The expressions of the two of them were very strange, and their eyes were full of doubts.
After the meal, Long Lin stretched out his arms and stood up, patting his belly.
"Yes, it's a delicious meal. Thank you two adults for your warm hospitality. It's still early. How about you go shopping with me?"
"Your Highness wants to go shopping, I will accompany you."
Long Lin nodded, with a smile on his face, and walked outside.
