Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Hong Deyu glanced at the words on the letter, then snorted with disdain, as if holding the letter in his hand would defile him, and threw it to the butler.

"Look at what's written here!" Hong Deyu said dissatisfiedly.

The housekeeper quickly read the contents of the letter, and his face turned bad. "I don't know where Lord Zeng heard this. It's not our Hong family who is looking for trouble. It's obviously the county magistrate who is looking for trouble. The outsider is ignorant of the world and has to make trouble in front of the prefect. What does it have to do with our family?
Lord Zeng really shouldn't say these things.

Besides, the governor has benefited from us for these years, and those people can't make trouble even if they find the governor. There is always a way to make amends."

When the housekeeper said this, he realized that his subordinates had not yet dealt with their affairs, and immediately turned his anger on the county magistrate Zeng Ke, "Mr. Zeng actually reprimanded you in the letter for such a small matter, you really have a bad temper.

He also didn't want to think that without the old master's help, how could he have taken the position of county magistrate. "

Hong Deyu was already dissatisfied with Zeng Ke, and what the housekeeper said was exactly what he wanted, "He thought that the skin on his body was grown by himself! My Hong family can replace the previous person, and we can also replace him and find someone more obedient."

The steward immediately flattered him, "Yes, yes, Master is wise. With the ability of our Hong family, there is nothing that cannot be ruled in this area of ​​Dazhou."

"Have those people been caught?" After Hong Deyu's emotions subsided, he thought about the practical problems.

The butler said, "It will be soon. Don't worry. We will bring those people to you tomorrow morning."

"I don't have time to see those people, just kill them and remember to deal with them cleanly."

"Yes Yes Yes."

The butler knelt in front of Hong Deyu and puffed out his chest when he left the room.

The butler felt that he was no different from the prime minister beside the emperor, second only to the emperor and above everyone else. Apart from his master, who else would dare to give him a hard time?
After leaving the yard where Hong Deyu was resting, the housekeeper's face immediately changed. He scolded the manager who was waiting outside and asked him to call all the people who had been sent out today.

Back in his own courtyard, he showed off his power even more, scolding his men who were sent out to arrest and kill people today, "If it weren't for the Hong family supporting you, would you be able to live the good life you have now? Now I ask you to kill a few people and you can't do it, and you still have the nerve to come back!
Go out and look for them now. I don't care what method you use, but you must deal with those people before the master has breakfast."

Inside the government office of Dazhou Prefecture, the lights were on in the reception hall, and maids kept bringing in tea and snacks.

"Master Meng, please have some tea. Please don't take the unpleasantness just now to heart. I was woken up in the middle of the night. I am awake physically, but my mind is still not awake."

Meng Changqing laughed along with him, but she didn't even touch the teacup next to her. "Since Lord Wen said so, please don't take my disrespectful behavior to heart."

Wen Ruxu nodded, "Of course, of course, it's just a few quarrels, not worth anything."

"I just heard you talking about the Hong family. There is no Hong family in my Dazhou city. Where did you hear this?" Wen Ruxu took the initiative to mention the Hong family, but he was trying to fool Meng Changqing.

"Alas." Meng Changqing sighed and said, "Master Wen, you know whether there are any Hong families in your Dazhou area, and I know it too." Without waiting for Wen Ruxu to speak, Meng Changqing continued, "You have been in office for a long time, and you must know more about the officialdom than I do. Collusion between officials and businessmen has been common since ancient times, and it is not uncommon for you.

If you had no dealings with the Hong family, Dazhou would not be what it is now. We don’t need to present facts or evidence. Just from the results, we can tell what you did.”

Wen Ruxu crossed his legs when he heard this. "What does Lord Meng want to do in this? If you were ordered by the Crown Prince to kill me, you wouldn't have come in with me and sit here to talk calmly."

"That's natural. I don't care what happens to you in Dazhou.

But my people are in your territory, and you must return them to me unharmed."

Wen Ruxu's eyebrows jumped. "Your people entered my territory without permission. I am generous enough not to care about their rudeness. How do I know where your people are? Where can I find them for you?"

“Haha, Master Wen, you said I was rude, I admit it.

But my Lord Qi from Beishan County is a man of the imperial examinations and has always been strict with etiquette. Captain Yang is brave and wise, and is also recognized by the court. They will never be rude to you."

Meng Changqing added: "There are some things I don't want to repeat many times. You know exactly what you did, and I know exactly what you will do.

Let's be frank. I'm giving you face by sitting here. If you keep beating around the bush, I'll tie you up and take you to the capital, and let you reason with the Ministry of Justice."

"Lord Meng's confidence is only due to the people around you, but two fists cannot beat four hands. If it really comes to the point where no one can retreat, it doesn't necessarily mean that I will be defeated."

Meng Changqing looked directly at Wen Ruxu and said slowly, "You can try. After all, the one who survives has the final say."

Bafang stood behind Meng Changqing. He had never seen Meng Changqing so aggressive before. He couldn't understand why the young master acted like this when they clearly had no one to rely on.
What if I really irritate the other party? How will it end?
Meng Changqing's guess was correct. Wen Ruxu kept giving in. It was not yet time for him to fight a do-or-die battle. Meng Changqing's request was just a challenge to his authority and had not caused him any substantial losses so far.

"Lord Meng is young after all, and you may think that some trivial matters are too serious. It's just looking for someone, right? If you explain it nicely, I will help you."

Wen Ruxu called the squad leader and ordered him in front of Meng Changqing: "Lord Meng wants to find the officials of Beishan County. You met that Captain Zhang today. Take your men and make sure to find him back."

The squad leader was embarrassed, "Master, where can I find someone at this time of night?"

Wen Ruxu glared at him, and the squad leader immediately stopped talking and stepped back, immediately taking his men out to look for someone.

He knew exactly where the pedestrian would be. (End of this chapter)