"That's true. However, due to my limited ability, I may not be able to complete such an important task entrusted by His Majesty. I can only try my best to give it a try!"
In response to An Yu's inquiry, Zhao Bai smiled lightly.
"Mr. Zhao is being humble. I think with Mr. Zhao's talent, there is still a good chance of accomplishing this. During this period, if Mr. Zhao needs any help from us, please feel free to ask for help!"
An Yu had a friendly smile on his face, and there was no problem at all.
"Then I'll have to trouble Mr. An and all my colleagues a lot!"
Zhao Bai raised his wine and said with a smile.
"No, Mr. Zhao is too polite. It is also our long-cherished wish to return peace to the West Frontier County!"
Everyone immediately smiled and said in return to Zhao Bai.
Xia Yixuan looked at the reactions of these people and felt more and more interesting.
Zhao Bai's self-effacing words made the group of people feel more relieved, and their expressions were much more relaxed than before.
Originally, they thought that it would be impossible for Zhao Bai to complete the task of wiping out all the bandits in the Western Frontier County if Zhao Bai came here. It would be better if Zhao Bai himself had self-awareness.
As for helping, it would be great if they don’t help!
After confirming Zhao Bai's determination and confidence, the next topic was not too heavy. Everyone ate and drank, but occasionally the few words he said were full of temptations.
Of course, it's not just An Yu. Zhao Bai also wants to get some information about An Yu.
However, it was obvious that neither party was stupid, and after the confrontation, no one revealed even half of the truth.
Finally, the banquet ended in a seemingly happy atmosphere.
After this banquet full of hypocrisy, the county guard sent Zhao Bai to the door and went back, leaving only the original acting magistrate Wu Shan and the acting recruiter Fu Jiang accompanying Zhao Bai.
"Sir Zhao, do you want to live in the Zhizhou Mansion or in the county defense camp? When we get there, we will explain to you in detail the situation of the soldiers in the West Frontier County."
The Zhizhou Prefecture was established in the West Frontier City, and was in charge of the security of all counties and cities in the entire West Frontier County. It was only for internal affairs, not for the outside world.
The county defense camp is set up in a farther location and is in charge of the entire border defense area of Xiqiao County. It is only for external use, not internal.
Now that Zhao Bai has two responsibilities, it is naturally up to him to arrange where he wants to live.
"Zhizhou Mansion is closer, let's go to Zhizhou Mansion to talk!"
"Everything is up to you!" The two of them looked very respectful to Zhao Bai, and there was no sign of dissatisfaction that Zhao Bai came over and took away their rights.
This alone is enough to make people suspicious.
Zhao Bai pretended not to notice, smiled lightly and let them lead the way.
After the two of them walked forward, Zhao Bai looked at Xia Yixuan with a smile.
Xia Yixuan didn't say anything and just gave Zhao Bai a meaningful smile.
Seeing Xia Yixuan's appearance, Zhao Bai felt that he must have some opinions.
Zhao Bai and Xia Yixuan didn't talk much along the way, they just talked with those two people. However, these two people had a very tight rapport and couldn't find anything!
Soon the Zhizhou Mansion arrived. Compared with the County Sheriff's Mansion, the Zhizhou Mansion was a little less grand, but it had a more solemn feel.
The number of soldiers near the Zhizhou Mansion was obviously much greater than that at the County Sheriff's Mansion. Just standing there gave people a sense of oppression, making people afraid to approach them.
When they saw Wu Shan returning, they immediately saluted respectfully.
"I've met Lord Zhizhou, I've met Lord Zhaozhi!" It turns out that Wushan and Fujiang both knew each other.
Although he is said to be an agent, the soldiers naturally do not add these two words when calling him.
Hearing their titles at this time, Wu Shan immediately said: "Excuse me, Mr. Zhao Bai Zhao will take over the position of the magistrate and envoy of the West Frontier County in the future, and the two of us will be the assistants and envoys of the magistrate from now on."
I’m an assistant, don’t call me by the wrong name again!”
After hearing this, everyone quickly saluted Zhao Bai and said, "Have you met the new magistrate of the state!"
In the past, the Zhizhou envoy and the recruiting envoy were separate, and they had to greet each other twice. Now Zhao Bai is the Zhizhou envoy and the recruiting envoy are combined into one. As the subordinates of the Zhizhou, they naturally only need to call Zhao Bai Lord Zhizhou!
Zhao Bai nodded slightly to indicate that they did not need to be polite.
Bypassing the guards and entering the mansion, there were many guards in the mansion, patrolling one after another.
"The Zhizhou Prefecture is really well-defended!" Zhao Bai gave Wu Shan a thoughtful look.
This guy is obviously using his public power for private purposes!
Hearing Zhao Bai's words, Wu Shan immediately said: "The rogue bandits are raging in the West Frontier County, and we have killed many of them. However, there are so many of these bandits that they are very vindictive after being wiped out by us. People often come to assassinate them.
So the defense has been tightened a bit!"
It was reasonable to say this, and Zhao Bai had no intention of pursuing such a matter.
After entering the mansion, Wu Shan called all the important officials in the mansion and introduced them to Zhao Bai one by one. Zhao Bai observed carefully and found that some of these people had normal reactions to the change of masters, while others were obviously resistant.
He secretly remembered all these people. These guys would most likely become Wushan's eyes and ears.
"Your Majesty, the meeting hall is over here. Let's go there to talk in detail about the rogue bandits and enemy troops outside the border!" After Wu Shan finished the introduction, he said with a smile to Zhao Bai.
Zhao Bai nodded with a smile and followed him into the meeting hall.
"The soundproofing here is excellent. Once the door is closed, even if there are hundreds of people inside shouting at the same time, no sound can be heard outside! So in the future, any major issues can be discussed in secret in this room!" Wushan carefully arranged this meeting hall.
The function was introduced to Zhao Bai.
After hearing this, Zhao Bai smiled slightly and said nothing!
Since he had doubts in his heart, he would no longer believe the words of senior officials in Xiqiao County.
Xia Yixuan followed Zhao Bai into the meeting hall with a calm expression.
"There is a special pastry chef in the house. Does this little sister want to have something to eat?" Wu Shan said with a smile when he saw Tongtong following him into the meeting hall.
Hearing that there was food, Tongtong's eyes almost burst into love.
However, she still looked at her brother, and she would not act until she confirmed Zhao Bai's intention.
"If you want to eat, you can go ahead. I have something to talk about here, so I won't accompany you there!" Zhao Bai touched Tongtong's little head and said with a smile.
When he heard that Zhao Bai would not go with him, Tongtong immediately resisted the temptation of delicious food, shook his head, and expressed that he wanted to stay here.
After seeing it, Zhao Bai couldn't help but smile and said: "Let's talk about it later, my sister can't live without me!"
If she was asked to go there alone, Tongtong would naturally not be happy, so she decided to endure it.
Xia Yixuan had already heard about how powerful Tongtong was, and he was quite envious of Zhao Bai for being able to get such an obedient, cute and ridiculously strong little follower.