Hu Xiaotian slowly stretched out his hand to Zhou Batian, and the two held hands. Zhou Batian whispered: "You must not reveal any information about my affairs. I suspect that someone in this yamen has something to do with Tianlangshan
The horse bandits colluded."
Hu Xiaotian nodded, and Zhou Batian took out a wooden tiger talisman from his waist and whispered: "Find Jia Liu and show him this tiger talisman, and you will understand everything."
The news that Hu Xiaotian presided over the repair of Qingyun Bridge spread throughout the streets almost overnight, along with the news of the upcoming donations. Each household received five taels of silver. This was nothing to the rich, but it was
For poor families, it would not be an exaggeration to force them to sell their goods and even bankrupt their entire family. Hu Xiaotian had already noticed something unusual from the looks in the eyes of the people around him, but he was often the last person to know about things in this world, until Su Guangju asked about this matter
Whether it was true or not, Hu Xiaotian knew why so many people in Qingyun suddenly looked at him with hostility.
Hu Xiaotian's first reaction was that he was tricked by Xu Qinglian, and he blamed himself for this thankless matter and spread the word to the outside world that he came up with the idea of donating money. The people of Qingyun heard that
Asking them to donate money would naturally not have a good impression of him as the new county magistrate.
Su Guangju said: "Sir, is the donation true?"
Hu Xiaotian shook his head and said, "Why didn't I hear about it?"
Su Guangju said: "Master Hu, everyone is talking about this matter in the streets and alleys now, saying that Master Hu is responsible for presiding over the restoration of Qingyun Bridge, and each household needs to donate five taels of silver."
Hu Xiaotian said: "It's true that I presided over the restoration of Qingyun Bridge. But the donation of five taels of silver was made out of nothing. It's such an important thing. I can't make up my mind alone."
At this time, Murong Feiyan and Liang Dazhuang walked in together. Murong Feiyan said: "Mr. Hu, I think you'd better not go out today. The donation has been spread all over the city. They say it was your idea. The people want to take you out.
Eaten alive."
Hu Xiaotian scratched his head and said: "Which bastard harmed me like this?" Of course he knew in his heart that it must have been Xu Qinglian, that old turtle. The bad idea of asking people to donate money was originally Xu Qinglian's idea. But now it's all on him.
Liang Dazhuang complained endlessly: "Young master, this matter must be made clear. I just went out, and I was thrown a rotten egg." After Hu Xiaotian took office, he was very powerful for just two days, but the situation suddenly took a turn for the worse, changing overnight.
He became a street rat that everyone yelled at.
Hu Xiaotian slapped a swollen face and said: "The purifier will purge himself. I just came to Qingyun. I only want to be a good official. How could I come up with such an idea of exploiting the common people?"
Su Guangju looked at Hu Xiaotian with doubts in his heart. Good officials are a rare thing these days, and you can't find them even with a lantern.
Hu Xiaotian was too lazy to explain and was about to go to the county government to argue. Murong Feiyan and Liang Dazhuang followed him out of the door of Fulai Inn. Both of them showed great caution and kept a distance from Hu Xiaotian, for fear of falling into a group attack when they went out.
It was a scene, but after leaving the gate, I found that there were not many people outside.
Hu Xiaotian stood outside the gate and stretched lazily. When he turned around with a smile, he realized that the two of them were so far away from him. He couldn't help but shook his head and said, "What's there to be afraid of? I can walk and stand straight.
It’s not that easy for others to plot against me. People are very discerning.”
At this time, an old woman and her grandson walked past. Hu Xiaotian recognized this as the neighbor's grandma, and greeted with a smile: "Good morning, grandma!"
The old woman turned her face, her wrinkled face showed an unprecedented expression of disgust, and two words popped out of the corner of her lips: "Dog Officer!"
Hu Xiaotian was startled: "Uh..."
The little grandson suddenly turned around and spat at Hu Xiaotian. The saliva sprayed far and wide. Hu Xiaotian hurriedly raised his sleeves to cover his face. I said, how can a child spit so much?
In an instant, a group of people in rags and rags poured out from the surrounding alleys and streets, shouting loudly: "Hit the dog officials!" Rotten vegetable leaves, rotten eggs, watermelon rinds and morning glow flew together. Hu Xiaotian didn't expect the surroundings at all.
There would be so many people ambushing him, so he was so frightened that he turned around and ran away. Murong Feiyan and Liang Dazhuang had already escaped into Fulai Inn before him.
Hu Xiaotian is so depressed and has no sense of loyalty! As a woman, Murong Feiyan only cares about her feathers and just gives them back. Liang Dazhuang, you are a beast. Two days ago you swore you would protect me, but you still dodge very quickly when in danger! I thought.
Can I not outrun you? Although Hu Xiaotian escaped very quickly, he was still attacked by several flying eggs on his head and buttocks. Although the attack lasted only a short time, he could not withstand the intensive firepower. This guy flashed into the door, Murong Feiyan and
Liang Dazhuang and the two men worked together to close the door. They could only hear the constant banging on the door. The people lost their purpose and could only vent their anger on the door panel.
Hu Xiaotian wore a green leaf on his head and two rotten vegetable leaves hanging by his ears. He looked extremely embarrassed. Seeing his appearance, Murong Feiyan couldn't help but giggle. Hu Xiaotian shook his head: "No loyalty!" and pointed at the slightest bit.
Liang Dazhuang, who was intact, said: "Inhumane!"
Hu Xiaotian changed his clothes and asked Su Guangju to go to the back door to explore the way. He found that there were many people ambushing at the back door and were ready to intercept him. In desperation, he had no choice but to climb over the wall to the Huichun Hall next door and leave through this way.
After all, ordinary people wouldn't think that he could slip out of here.
Hu Xiaotian was not angry because of the indiscriminate attacks by the common people. These common people were all misled and fooled. The grievances have their heads and the debts have their owners. This debt must be settled with Xu Qinglian.
A ladder was also set up at the Huichun Hall. Hu Xiaotian walked down the ladder and saw Liu Danggui and Liu Kuohai and his son holding the ladder. He quickly thanked him and said, "Thank you so much, Shopkeeper Liu, for your generous intervention."
Liu Danggui smiled and said: "Master Hu has helped us so much, so trivial matters are not worth mentioning."
Liu Kuohai said: "Master Hu, I believe it is impossible for you to do this. Someone must have framed you."
Hu Xiaotian patted Liu Kuohai on the shoulder to express his appreciation.
Liu Kuohai said: "Master Hu, I have prepared the carriage. You can get in and I will take you out." The father and son kept Hu Xiaotian's great kindness in mind.
Hu Xiaotian hummed and sat in the carriage. Liu Kuohai drove out of the back door and walked out of the ambush of ordinary people in a swagger. Because there were limited seats in the carriage, Hu Xiaotian only asked Murong Feiyan to leave together.
Liang Dazhuang was greedy for life and afraid of death, so Hu Xiaotian told him to go back and stay there.
After exiting the alley, Liu Kuohai asked: "Where are you going, Mr. Hu?"
Hu Xiaotian said: "Go to the county government office!"
The only purpose of going to the county government was to issue an official document as soon as possible to let the people understand that the so-called donation of five taels of silver per household was purely a rumor. Although Hu Xiaotian knew that Xu Qinglian was causing trouble, he did not find this old thing.
Theory, after all, he doesn't have any evidence. Even if he has a showdown with Xu Qinglian, he can still refuse to admit it.
Xu Qinglian has always made people pay attention to Hu Xiaotian's actions. Hearing that this guy was being chased and intercepted by the people, panicking like a lost dog, he felt very relieved. When he saw Hu Xiaotian coming, he expected that he would come to him for an argument. Xu Qinglian had already thought of a full set of countermeasures before.
As the saying goes, soldiers will come to stop them, and water will come and the soil will flood them. When dealing with young Hu Xiaotian, Xu Qinglian asked himself that it was no problem.
Hu Xiaotian's face did not have the frustration and annoyance that Xu Qinglian had imagined. The guy's expression looked a little smug, as if he had encountered some great event. Seeing the guy's playful and smiling expression, Xu Qinglian succeeded in taking revenge.
His sense of pleasure was suddenly greatly reduced, and he deliberately said: "Xiaotian, you didn't go to raise funds to build the bridge, what are you doing here?"
Hu Xiaotian cursed in his heart, after all, I am also the second-in-command in Qingyun County. This county government is not run by your family, so why can’t I come? Hu Xiaotian’s self-cultivation skills are definitely not comparable to that of these grassroots officials. He smiled and said:
"I came here specifically to discuss an important matter with you!"
Xu Qinglian nodded, motioned Hu Xiaotian to sit down and said.
Hu Xiaotian took out a pre-prepared notice, which he had just asked Murong Feiyan to write. The notice was nothing more than announcing to the whole county that he would be in charge of the repair of Qingyun Bridge. As for the financing, he would be responsible for it.
All the people in the county act on the principle of voluntariness, whether they donate or not, whether they donate more or less, the government will not interfere.
When Xu Qinglian saw this notice, he couldn't help but feel happy. It seemed that this boy had suffered a serious setback. The people all regarded him as a sworn enemy and wanted to kill him quickly. His reputation was so bad for an official.
It is extremely important for me. After two years of careful management in Qingyun, you are a young boy who wants to replace you as soon as you arrive. How can anything in this world be so easy? As long as I move my little finger, I can make you a cross-street star in Qingyun.
Rats, everyone shouts to beat them.
Xu Qinglian read the announcement drafted by Hu Xiaotian and said: "Xiaotian, you came to Qingyun for the first time, and you don't understand the people here. Qingyun is a poor place with harsh mountains and rivers, and shrews and unruly people. If you are too kind to them and let them go, you will end up in trouble."
If we can't even raise a tael of silver, how can we start talking about repairing the Qingyun Bridge?"
Hu Xiaotian said with confidence: "Sir, there is no need to worry too much, I have my own way of doing this."
Xu Qinglian said: "Having said that, repairing the bridge cannot be delayed. Many unscrupulous people have already reported to Xiezhou. Xiezhou has also sent people to supervise this matter several times. If we cannot repair Qingyun Bridge in time,
, you will definitely be held accountable, or at least it is a crime of poor supervision. My dear, I won’t be able to protect you by then."
Hu Xiaotian blinked. He heard it right. This old guy Xu Qinglian wanted to put all the blame on himself. I said, you mommy, what are you doing to me? Qingyun Bridge was there before I came here.
It has been broken. To say that the supervision is not good, it is because you are incorruptible. I don’t care about you, but you actually make fun of me. Do you really think I am a soft persimmon?
