Tang Dynasty: The seventh rank of official residence, and you will be given the Ten Thousand People

Fan Zhongyuan flicked his sleeves and robe, got into the sedan chair, and walked towards the official road.

Since today is the day when Governor Kong Mengling takes office, in addition to the governor of Youzhou, the magistrates of the counties under his command are also here.

Seeing the governor standing in the middle of the road, Fan Zhongyuan took a deep breath, opened the sedan curtain and walked over.

"For the governor of Xiaguan Yingzhou, please refer to the governor of Youzhou!"

Glancing at Fan Zhongyuan, Li Qishi said calmly:

"Has the Governor's Mansion been tidied up?"

"According to your instructions, everything has been decorated. The people responsible for serving are some young and beautiful maids. I guarantee that the governor will be satisfied."

Hearing this, Governor Li's expression softened a bit.

"You did a good job. I heard that the Governor is a young official who likes money and is lustful."

"As long as we do what he likes, we can definitely leave a good impression on him."

As he was talking, a group of Qianniu Guards riding tall horses appeared on the official road in the distance.

Behind him, a carriage drawn by eight horses appeared in everyone's sight.

"The Governor is here!"

Li Jishi was refreshed and led the Youzhou officials to greet him.

Standing ten feet away, he cupped his hands and saluted.

"Li Xiuyuan, the governor of Xiaguan Youzhou, pays homage to the governor!"

The car stopped, and a Qianniu guard rode forward and circled around the officials in Youzhou.

"The Governor has an order. As Youzhou officials, you are busy with official duties, so there is no need to waste time on me."

"When the time comes, I will tell you all, please go back!"

After hearing this, the Youzhou officials were all stunned, looking at each other not knowing what to do.

Li Xiuyuan said with a smile: General, I dare to ask if the governor is in the car.

I have something to report to my subordinate.

Due to the opponent's identity, Qianniu Wei clasped his fists.

"I'm sorry, Governor Li. The Governor has taken up his post with orders and has important responsibilities."

"According to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, I cannot answer relevant questions."

"It's better to go back and wait, drive!"

Looking at the guards of the Governor's Mansion passing by, Li Xiuyuan's expression kept changing.

"What should I do, Governor Li? Do we want to keep the local officials and gentry waiting?"

Fan Zhongyuan bowed and asked.

"Wait a minute! Let them all go back!" Li Xiuyuan shook his sleeves and strode away.

"It's strange, where can the Governor go if he's not in the car..."

Fan Zhongyuan shook his head and sat on the sedan.

...

Youzhou City.

"Master, we have arrived in Youzhou." Liu Zi said happily.

"Yes, we're here." Looking at the two characters "Fan Mansion" on the plaque.

Fan Xin had a hint of melancholy on his face.

Thirty years ago, I was standing here and was kicked out of the house by Mrs. Fan.

Except for one sister-in-law in each room of the Fan family, no one dared to speak for their own family.

The past events are still vivid in my mind, the only difference is that my mood has changed.

He grew up from a seventh-grade county magistrate to the King of Yan who holds the power of the world's military. .

Fan Xin's level is no longer comparable to that of a small Fan family.

This time, he has only one purpose, which is to deal with all the people involved in the case in the Fan family!

"Come on, let's go in and take a look."

"Yes!"

Liuzi responded, and the three of them walked towards the house.

Just like thirty years ago, the old house in Beifang is the residence of Mrs. Fan.

The east and west wing houses the large and second bedrooms, and their third bedroom is on the south side.

Seeing Fan Xin and three strangers coming in, the servants of the mansion came over.

"Who let you in, get out, get out!"

"Old Mrs. Fan will be angry when she comes back soon!"

Liuzi snorted coldly and pushed the servant to the ground.

"Let me ask you, where is Fan Xiaohua who lives here?"

"I wonder what you want from her?"

Mrs. Fan walked in with a gloomy face and said.

Originally, she expected to show off in front of everyone today, but she didn't expect the Governor to let them come back without even showing his face.

I was feeling angry. How could I bear it when I saw three strangers breaking into my house?

"I came to see Fan Xiaohua. I wonder if she is here?"

Fan Xin looked at the old lady in front of him calmly.

There was no imaginary anger, and no condescension.

The person in front of me is just an ordinary old man.

Mrs. Fan was startled, rubbed her eyes and looked at Fan Xin.

He asked tentatively: Are you Sanfang Fanxin?

"Exactly!" Fan Xin nodded lightly: You are well, Mrs. Fan. "

Mrs. Fan was shocked when she discovered that the person in front of her was Fan Xin, who had been away from home for thirty years.

asked in disbelief.

"Didn't you fail to seize the throne and be imprisoned?"

"Did you escape from prison privately?"

Fan Xin......

"Old lady, the young master did not escape from prison. He came back to handle official business this time."

Liuzi explained helplessly.

Old Mrs. Fan was visibly relieved when she heard that she did not run away from Dali Temple.

Then I looked at Fan Xin and found that his appearance was not as dignified as before.

But the clothes he wore were a bit shabby, with coarse linen and linen clothes, typical of mountain and wilderness attire.

Seeing this, Mrs. Fan's eyes flashed with disappointment.

When Fan Xin was the magistrate of Wushui County in the past, although the place was a bit remote.

But he was still an official after all, so she thought that when Fan Xin would be promoted further, she would call him back to support her appearance.

It's a good thing now. Not only has he not been promoted, he has even lost his official position.

So he rushed and said: Huh! People all return home in fine clothes after becoming famous.

It would be better for you to ask the imperial court to remove you from your official position. You can't survive outside, so you think about coming back.

"Come in, and ask your uncle to find you a job while you eat.

"Although the work is a bit hard, at least it is a public meal..."

Fan family, hall.

Compared to the deserted days of the past, it was particularly lively today because the three houses were gathered together.

Putting down his chopsticks, Mr. Fan wiped his mouth and asked.

"Brother, what happened today? Why didn't the Grand Governor even show his face?"

"Yes, Zhongyuan, didn't the Governor-General say he would take office?

Seeing everyone looking at him, Fan Zhongyuan frowned and shook his head.

"I don't know the specific situation, but I learned some information from Li Jishi."

"Oh? What's going on?"

Everyone in the Fan family suddenly became energetic.

Fan Zhongyuan said with emotion, thinking of Li Jishi's words.

"You may not know that the new Governor of Youzhou is a young man."

"What! Young man?" Everyone exclaimed.

"Yes."

Fan Zhongyuan looked yearning: Not only was this man young, but he also brought a lot of troops, as if he came with a heavy responsibility. "

"I'm afraid there's going to be a big earthquake in Youzhou's officialdom." Fan Zhongyuan said with a solemn expression.

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit heavy, Mrs. Fan forced a smile.

"Well, the Governor is probably the first thing that makes a new official take office. It will be fine if you give him more gifts."

"It's not like some people who once had great success, but ended up being dismissed from office."

Speaking of this, Mrs. Fan looked at Fan Xin.

"You must have heard what your uncle said. Grandma does not expect you to become a famous figure like the Grand Governor."

“But you have to at least stay calm so as not to cause trouble to our Fan family.

"Be patient before you worship your ancestors, and ask your uncle to find you a government official afterwards."

Mr. Fan on the side also played the drum.

"If you don't want to be an official, you can come to Erbo's shop and be a waiter. You can always have something to eat."

Seeing that everyone was talking more and more enthusiastically, Fan Xin put down his chopsticks and said calmly.

"Forget it about government officials and clerks, I haven't gotten to the point where I can do everything."

"Farewell, come again on the day of ancestor worship."

Looking at Fan Xin's back, Mrs. Fan shook her head.

"Today's young people really don't know what the world is like."

Back at the inn, Fan Xin came to the window with his hands behind his back.

"Sixth Son, are there enough troops to rectify the officialdom?"

Liu Zi hesitated for a moment and said.

"That's not enough. Lin Tie has already dispatched the Shenji Battalion to support us."

"Okay, as soon as the soldiers and horses arrive, we will arrest them immediately. Whether it is the government, the army or the Fan family, everyone will be arrested and punished!"

The Sixth Son looked solemn: "I will obey the order!" "Go, the day of ancestor worship is the time when I will kill my relatives out of justice. Time is running out."

"I'm going to leave!" Liuzi clasped his fists and disappeared into the night.

Early the next morning, when various forces sent people to the Governor's Mansion to test.

A decree from the governor was released.

The content is very simple. If there is corruption or bribery, those who care about human life and voluntarily surrender will be given a lighter sentence.

As soon as the decree came out, everyone was stunned and didn't understand what the Governor was going to do.

Some people guessed that the Governor wanted to rectify the situation, but they couldn't say whether it was the court's intention. In the end, it could only be attributed to the Governor's new official position.

"How about it, will anyone surrender?"

Seeing Liuzi coming in, Fan Xin asked.

"Master Hui, no official came forward to surrender. Everyone said that they were honest officials and served the people."

Just when Fan Xin scoffed, Fan Xin changed the topic.

"However, I heard rumors that Li Xiuyuan, the governor of Youzhou, has the habit of eating beef. We can start from this."

Fan Xin thought thoughtfully: Call Li Xiuyuan to the Governor's Mansion.

"I humble my duty and obey my orders!" This was what Liuzi was waiting for. Just as he was about to leave, Fan Xin stopped him.

"When you are pretending to be the Governor, remember to act like one so as not to reveal your secrets."

"This..." Liuzi hesitated, "I'm afraid I won't be able to learn."

"It doesn't matter, just speak according to my usual style."

"This is easy to handle. I will send someone to notify Li Xiuyuan later."

Liuzi put on the purple python suit excitedly and spun around with a grin.

Ever since he was a child, he never dreamed of being able to wear this second-grade court uniform.

Taking advantage of the time before Li Xiuyuan arrived, Fan Xin explained some more precautions.

Finally, he told Qian Niuwei not to reveal his flaws.

At this time, the concierge came to report that the governor of Youzhou came specially to pay homage to the governor.

The two looked at each other and Liu Zi coughed.

"I'd like to invite Governor Li."

"Yes."

Not long after the Qianniu Guards retreated, a man in red official robes walked toward the lobby.

The visitor was none other than the student of Youzhou Governor Li Xiuyuan and Cabinet Minister Zhang Jiuling.

Ever since he learned that his boss was coming to take up the post, he had been anxious.

Because the Governor has been in Youzhou for a few days, he has never even met him until now.

Therefore, as soon as he heard that the Grand Governor summoned him, he put on his official uniform and came.

"Are you Li Xiuyuan, the governor of Youzhou?

"That's what I am, who are you?"

Looking at the young man in front of him, Li Xiuyuan looked puzzled.

"I will lower my rank to the Qianniu Guards Commander-in-Chief Ji Ruxue." Ji Ruxue said with a smile.

"It turns out it's General Ji Ruxue who I've admired for a long time."

Li Xiuyuan felt relieved and smiled slightly on his face.

"Let's go, Governor Li. The Governor is still waiting for us inside."

Ji Ruxue made a gesture of invitation.

Li Xiuyuan nodded, took off his official robe and walked into the hall. After seeing the case, a man with thick eyebrows and big eyes sat down, and he quickly bowed and saluted.

"Li Xiuyuan, the governor of Youzhou, pays homage to the governor!"

"Little plum, there is no need to be polite..."

"Little plum?" Li Xiuyuan was startled and looked puzzled: Grand Governor, what did you say?
Liuzi's face turned red and he coughed awkwardly.

"It's nothing. I just want you to sit down without being polite."

"Oh, so that's it."

Li Xiuyuan breathed a sigh of relief, and after sitting in the first place on the right, he smiled.

"I heard that the governor plans to worship his ancestors when he comes back to take office this time. If you have any instructions, please feel free to send him."

"Speaking of dispatches, I really have something I want to see you for."

"You should have heard of the decree issued by the Governor's Office a few days ago."

Liu Zi rolled up his sleeves and stood up, staring at Li Xiuyuan with a pair of tiger eyes, like a tiger trying to eat people.

The latter's face turned slightly pale with fright, and big beads of sweat emerged from his forehead.

"Grand Governor, why are you looking at me like this? I am an honest official and have not broken any laws."

Seeing that Li Xiuyuan's words were useless, Liu Zi laughed and walked out of the big case.

"Chief Li misunderstood. I didn't say that I wanted to punish you."

"Didn't I hear that you like to eat beef? It just so happens that this is what I like. Look..."

"Hey! So that's what happened." Li Xiuyuan breathed a sigh of relief, bowed his waist and said with a smile.

"Don't worry, Commander-in-Chief, I will send it to you shortly."

Liu Zi smiled and said nothing, picked up a cup of tea from the big case and blew on it.

Li Xiuyuan bowed and bowed, and left excitedly.

I made up my mind that if I wanted to corrupt the Governor, I would start with beef.

Looking at his back, Liuzi took off his black gauze hat and asked with a smile.

"How are you doing, young master? You are pretending to be pretty good, right?"

Fan Xin snorted angrily, walked to the big case and sat down.

"Don't underestimate Li Xiuyuan. This person can stand out from everyone. He must be extraordinary when he becomes the governor of Youzhou."

"Now that the Governor is not with you, it will all depend on you and Ji Ruxue to continue the performance."

The smile on Liuzi's face faded and he said worriedly.

"Are you leaving?"

"Yes, annihilation of relatives will inevitably involve my father and mother. In order to prevent them from being embarrassed, I can only ask you.

Speaking of this, Fan Xin rarely stood up and gave Liu Zi a fist.

"Young master, don't worry. Even if the general is shattered to pieces, he will still complete the mission assigned by you."

Liuzi said with slightly red eyes.

"Well, after I leave, remember to capture all the criminals."

"Only in this way can I give an explanation to those people who have been wronged."

The general will obey! "

At night, a carriage pulling goods stopped at the Governor's Mansion, and two servants struggled to pile barrels onto the carriage.

Then the driver cracked his whip, and the truck staggered toward the city gate.

The two figures looked at each other in the darkness, and then turned their attention to the Governor's Mansion...

...

Youzhou Governor's Mansion, Lotus Pond.

"So no outsiders come in or out of the Governor's Mansion?"

Li Xiuyuan held the wooden box with a gloomy expression and threw fish food into the pond from time to time.

"Replying to the governor, everything seems to be normal so far, except for a few buckets of feces that went out yesterday evening."

Li Xiuyuan frowned and snorted.

"As long as no one comes in or out, Mr. Zhang Ge wrote a letter saying that Kong Mengling is here to rectify the officialdom. You must be more careful to avoid leaving any clues."

"Yes!"

The subordinate cupped his hands and was about to turn around and leave, when he suddenly remembered something.

"By the way, Mr. Fu, when you were not in the office yesterday, Governor Fan came."

"I would like to invite you to the ancestor worship ceremony on the eighth day of March."

"In accordance with your instructions, I have declined the humble post."

Li Xiuyuan was startled, threw away the fish food and slapped his subordinate in the face.

"Fart! When did I stop talking!"

"Hurry and prepare the sedan. I will go to Fan Mansion in person to apologize and admit my mistake!"

"Master Fu, what did you say? Do you want to admit your mistake to Governor Fan?"

The subordinate covered his face, thinking he heard wrongly.

Li Xiuyuan laughed indifferently.

"What's the point of admitting my mistake? I still want to recognize Mrs. Fan as my godmother."

"I know why the big trees behind me have fallen one after another over the years."

"Can I still be promoted step by step?"

The subordinate shook his head in confusion, he really didn't know.

"That's because I have to think twice about being an official, think about danger, think about retreat, and think about change."

"Never put your eggs in one basket."

"Although Fan Xin did not become emperor, his son was."

“If such a person doesn’t fawn over now, when will he fawn over?”

"Stop talking nonsense, prepare a big gift, and let's go to the Fan family's old house to recognize our godmother!"

Just when Li Xiuyuan was riding in a sedan chair to the Fan family's old house with great fanfare.

At this time, the atmosphere in the old house was a bit solemn.

"Mom, my son has tried his best. Except for the governor who is not here for this ancestor worship ceremony, several other county magistrates don't have time."

"Why don't we make a sacrifice ourselves?"

Fan Zhongyuan said with a face of shame.

Bang!
Mrs. Fan slapped the table, stood up suddenly, and said with a livid face.

"No, the invitations have been sent out. If they are cancelled, where will I, Mrs. Fan, put my face?"

"But…"

Suddenly, a surprised voice came from outside: Why are you here in person, Governor Li? "

(End of this chapter)