Half an hour later, Magistrate Qin walked out of White Deer Academy with satisfaction and returned in a carriage.
It was still raining heavily in the sky, and the carriage was moving hard in the rain.
Magistrate Qin was sitting in the carriage, thinking about the gains and losses of this period, and couldn't help but sigh.
He regretted canceling the engagement with Bai Yan and letting Qin Mosheng marry Meng Yuan. Compared with Bai Yan, Meng Yuan was nothing.
He was also defeated. He had been proud all his life, thinking that his scheming was unparalleled. Cooperating with Bai Jinghao and relying on the big tree of Chu Jian were all successful choices, and he got to where he is today.
Otherwise, he, a Jinshi from a poor background, might end up as an official of the fifth or sixth rank throughout his life.
But now, he was completely defeated in front of Bai Yan.
Even if a new college is established, it will still be Bai Yan's fame and success.
He just has no shame.
"It's really ridiculous that the situation turned out to be like this at the end of the planning." Magistrate Qin laughed at himself.
"Sir, in fact, we don't have to agree to Bai Yan's request. It's not impossible to find Uncle Qin for matters related to the academy," the housekeeper suggested.
"You don't understand. Bai Yan has become a celebrity. He is likely to become a popular person around His Majesty in the future. I cannot offend such a person."
Qin Zhifu sighed.
He could imagine that once the arsenal was successfully established and a large number of advanced weapons were produced, Bai Yanke would rise to prominence.
He, the prefect, also had to fawn over him.
"How is that possible? Bai Yan is just a dude." The housekeeper was surprised.
He knew Bai Yan well, how could he dare to believe that a playboy had undergone earth-shaking changes in just a few months?
"Perhaps, we were deceived from the beginning. From now on, don't speak ill of Bai Yan again. From today on, I will take refuge in Bai Yan." Qin Zhifu said solemnly.
Taking refuge was a helpless move, but also a wise move. Apart from Bai Yan, he couldn't see anyone with a better future. Except for the Flame God, but did the Flame God really exist? He didn't think too much about it anymore.
The housekeeper's heart froze.
He knows the stakes of the word "resignation".
Back then, it was just cooperation with Bai Jinghao.
Only for Chu Jian could it be considered a refuge.
But now, he, a prefect, had taken refuge with a viscount, the son of a businessman.
He only sighed, Yanzhou City was about to change.
At the same time, Bai Jinghao was asking what happened.
He was in a state of confusion until Magistrate Qin left.
He really wanted to take the entire family to leave Yanzhou City for refuge. In the blink of an eye, Bai Yan turned against the wind and trampled on the prefect of Qin for his own use, just like a dream.
Bai Yan explained patiently, but didn't mention much about the arsenal.
"So that's it, hahaha, my son is so powerful, he actually got the secret decree of His Majesty the Ming Emperor." Bai Jinghao laughed.
"Father, this is all for the sake of Lord Marquis, I'm just taking advantage of it. However, after solving the problem of Magistrate Qin, it will be much easier for us to do things next." Bai Yan said with a smile, feeling good.
In Yanzhou City, after all, the Qin Prefect has the final say. From now on, he can let go of his own hands without worrying about being targeted.
With Qin Zhifu's handle, he doesn't have to worry about Qin Zhifu's backstabbing.
"Bai Yan, it's too risky for you to just hand over the secret decree to the Qin magistrate. If the secret decree is leaked, you will be beheaded, and even I can't protect you." Qing Gong said angrily.
When he learned that the secret decree had been sent out, he was also shocked, but he was not as relaxed as Bai Yan.
If he had known it in advance, he would have stopped Bai Yan.
"Master Hou, I do things in a measured way." Bai Yan responded with a smile.
"Are you so sure that Magistrate Qin will send back the secret edict? What if he pretends that he didn't see it, or forwards it to someone else, or destroys it?" Qing Gong said angrily.
"Destroy it, destroy it, but even if there is no secret decree, he would not dare to leave Qinyuan. As for giving it to others, who can it be given to? Who dares to ask for this secret decree? Unless it is given to Sang Kou. But it can really be given to him.
If he kills Sang Kou, then he is a traitor. Is he a good magistrate and becomes a traitor? The Marquis should know San Kou's living situation better than me. Therefore, he can only obediently send back the secret decree." Bai
Yan said.
Risky? Not risky at all.
He continued: "Even if one day the news about the arsenal is leaked, then Prefect Qin can still serve as a shield for us, right?"
Qing Gong no longer worried and laughed: "It seems that you have plotted against Qin Zhifu. But why do you still support him in opening a college?"
"I originally had such a plan. White Deer Academy is too big, and the things taught are too complicated. This is a good thing, but it is not a good thing. It is necessary to open a higher education college. It may be better to use the name of the government.
"Bai Yan said.
He is imitating his previous life. How can one academy be enough?
Especially some students who have read a lot of poetry and books have learned very little in the university hall.
This experience also made him see clearly. Even if he does not enter the court, the court cannot be without his own people and his own power.
His business will grow bigger and bigger, and it will attract covetous attention from many parties. A single congratulation will not be enough.
Bai Jinghao suddenly came over and slapped Bai Yan: "You brat, you didn't tell me in advance, so I really thought you were wronged."
"Father, I didn't expect that Magistrate Qin would suddenly launch an attack. I can't predict the situation, so how could I tell him in advance?" Bai Yan rubbed his head in grievance.
"That's true. When will you go home? You can't live in the school all the time." Bai Jinghao laughed.
"I'm not moving back. Qinyuan will be repaired in a few days, and I will move to Qinyuan. I'm too lazy to move back and forth." Bai Yan said nonchalantly.
Bai Jinghao looked depressed. The family was about to separate, and he still couldn't bear to part with it. But he also knew that Bai Yan wanted to do something big, and there was nothing he could do to stop it.
"If you want to live there, I won't make trouble. But it's okay if you don't have someone to take care of your home. How about taking this opportunity to decide on the marriage? I think Chu Xiangning is really good, much more stable than Qin Mosheng
, How about I come to propose marriage tomorrow?" Bai Jinghao took the opportunity to say.
"Father, let's talk about this later. I've been very busy recently and don't have time to care about this." Bai Yan refused.
Although Chu Xiangning is nice, her thinking is too traditional. Being with Chu Xiangning means you are really married.
He has never been in love yet.
"You don't have to worry about it. I promise to help you with everything. If you don't like Chu Xiangning, I can also help you find other daughters. You have a great future now. Even if you are the daughter of Master Daotai, you can come here if you want.
I am willing to marry." Bai Jinghao looked serious.
He had already made a calculation in his mind, forget about the officials in Yanzhou Fucheng, their level was too low.
There are still several wealthy people on Yanzhou Road who have not left the government. Last time Admiral Zhao approached him about this matter, but he refused.
Bai Yan has the support of the military commander Qing Gong behind him. There is no need to find a military commander father-in-law. It is best to find a civil servant.
But, having said that, if Bai Yan doesn't agree, is it because Qing Gong wants to marry his sister?
Would Qing Gong not be tempted by my son's promising future? Although he doesn't have a daughter yet, there must be a few sisters in the Hou family, right?
Qing Gong is so helpful, doesn’t he really have such a plan?
Bai Jinghao couldn't help but look at Qing Gong a few more times, which made Qing Gong feel uncomfortable all over.
You want to find a daughter-in-law for your son, why are you staring at me? You don’t think my relationship with your son is abnormal, do you?
Damn it, these romantic old businessmen are all perverts! Qing Gong couldn't help but curse in secret.