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Chapter 250

At dinner time, all the gentry in Tianchang County came.

Everyone warmly entertained the country gentlemen from Hailing County.His demeanor is free and easy, neither humble nor overbearing, and he doesn't feel the shrinking feeling when he went out to meet people before. This magnanimous performance once again made the gentry of Hailing County look at Cui Pu, the county magistrate, with admiration.

In less than two years, he has already made people in this county proud and confident.And relying on this self-confidence, they will definitely be more motivated to do things in the future, and get twice the result with half the effort!
Just like now, when these people are beside Cui Pu, they automatically twist into a rope.With Cui Pu's eyes and words, they rushed forward and helped him with many things.

As for their county grandpa in Hailing County...forget it!That one has never been of one mind with them, and they have no intention of twisting with him at all.It is extremely rare to be able to live in peace and maintain a harmonious face now.They simply dare not ask for more.

Soon the food and drink were served.For this meal, the cook also tried his best to bring up sweet potatoes in various ways.The gentry in Hailing County ate it full of praise.

When the gentry in Tianchang County saw this, they laughed and said, "The sweet potatoes in the first half of the year were sent to Chang'an because there were not many harvests, and we only got a little of the rest, which was not enough for our own consumption. However, Seeing that sweet potatoes are about to be harvested again in winter, when you come again, we will definitely prepare a portion for you, so that you can take it home and enjoy it with your family!"

The squires in Hailing County immediately thumped their hearts out!All of them had forced smiles on their faces, and mumbled their words perfunctorily.

It's just that Cui Pu is here, how could he let them get away with it like this?
Immediately he smiled and said: "You don't have to worry about this matter. Although this sweet potato is a rare item here, it is not counted in Hailing County. Now we are only planting some in the town below, and in the end the output is very small. To be handed over to the state treasury, only a few fractions are left for everyone to share. But now, everyone in Hailing County has already started planting at home. When we harvest, they will also harvest. By then, the amount of sweet potatoes in their hands There must be much more than ours, Wu Xianzun, don't you think?"

Sure enough, he already knew it!

The people in Hailing County were shocked and laughed dryly without saying a word.

It's okay, they secretly patted their chests to rejoice.Perhaps because of his previous loyalty, Cui Pu didn't blame them much now, but directly pointed the finger at Wu Lixin, the culprit.This also just shows that although Cui Pu is narrow-minded, he is not a person who kills innocent people indiscriminately.He knew the truth that the wrong has its head and the debt has its owner, so if there is a problem, he will directly find the culprit without implicating others.

This decisive and fierce temperament made everyone think highly of him.

When Wu Lixin heard this, his hand holding the chopsticks paused.

However, he is not afraid.Long before he came here, he was ready for Cui Pu's interrogation.

So now, he just slowly raised his head and smiled proudly at him: "Yes! We did buy some sweet potato seedlings from Tianchang County and planted them back. Presumably in a month or two, we will have sweet potatoes in Hailing County too Yes. Although the quantity is not as good as yours in Tianchang County, but at least we don’t have to spend a lot of money to buy it in Tianchang County if we want to eat it. This is a great thing, Cui Xianzun, do you also care for us from the bottom of your heart now? Happy?"

"Happy, the county is very happy." Cui Pu nodded with a smile, "However, the county really wants to know. I have clearly stipulated that sweet potato seedlings are not allowed to be traded at the beginning, and they will naturally be distributed to the counties next year. Wu County respects you Where did you get these?"

"Hey!" Wu Lixin breathed a sigh of relief, "Do I need to do this? Someone else sent it to my door on my own initiative! I remember that in July, after the sweet potato harvest in your Tianchang County, we in Hailing County Someone came to play, but he was caught on the road, and he wanted to sell him sweet potato seedlings. He also said that he had a lot of sweet potato seedlings on hand and wanted as many as he wanted. They only thought he was joking and said they wanted [-] plants! Sure enough, I got [-] plants for him in the evening. You said, these things have already been shipped out, and if one of them is caught by the officers and soldiers, it will be miserable! There is no way, our people We had to pay the money and transport those sweet potato seedlings back to Hailing County."

After all, he spread his hands: "It wasn't our original intention, but we couldn't bear to see the people of your Tianchang County suffer because of such a trivial matter, so we reluctantly helped him. However, does this matter also show that the honorable Cui County There are still many loopholes under your rule waiting for you to fill?"

No wonder this guy came here so readily this time, he had already thought up this set of rhetoric to stimulate him on purpose!

Cui Pu gritted his teeth: "This county is young, and it is the first time to be an official. It is inevitable that there will be omissions in some aspects. Now, please tell the county, where did the omissions come from this time? Knowing this, the county will naturally know how to make up for it.”

"Oh, this! Several months have passed since this incident, and the person who came here at that time was not from the county. The county didn't even know who that person was and what he looked like!" Wu Lixin said for a while. Gaining the upper hand once, his tail immediately shook.

The gentry in Hailing County hurriedly covered their faces, lest they be identified as being with him.

Cui Pu just looked at him indifferently, not bothering to waste saliva with him.

Wu Lixin was stunned for a long time before he said as if giving charity: "However, they seem to have heard from that man that he is your uncle Cui Xianzun, and his son is still working in the Tianchang County Yamen. , can help them safely transport the sweet potato seedlings out of Tianchang County. Then, they really did what they said!"

Cui Pu's face darkened suddenly. "So it's them? I see."

Wu Lixin laughed and said, "Last time in Yangzhou Mansion, a father and son used the name of your uncle and cousin to bluff and cheat, and even Princess Tang Chang was missed. I remember you didn't seem to recognize them at that time, right? Why, now Your real uncle and cousin have defected here?"

"You don't need to ask about my family's family affairs, Mr. Wu County?" Cui Pu said coldly, "By the way, the county still remembers what happened in Yangzhou Prefecture last time when you mentioned it. How is Princess Tangchang recently? ? I heard that her eyesight has been bad, and she was imprisoned in the princess mansion and couldn't come out. She must be very lonely. You have such a good relationship with her, you should visit her from time to time, right?"

Wu Lixin immediately rushed to the top of his head with another wave of enthusiasm, and almost wanted to grab the plate at hand and slap the bastard's face!
He has the nerve to say it!It is obvious that he used his beauty to seduce Princess Tang Chang, but he was not satisfied with others, which caused Princess Tang Chang to chase him all the way.As a result, up to now, he had cleared himself of the suspicion by jumping into the lake, but threw himself into it!Until now, he still bears the title of "Princess Tangchang's old lover", no matter how he explains it, it is useless.This is also an important reason why the gentry in Hailing County have always looked down on him.

Look, upon hearing this, the gentry in Hailing County immediately lowered their heads even lower.

Really pissed off!
He suddenly lost the desire to eat, so he clapped his chopsticks: "I'm full."

"Since you are full, please go to the guest room to rest! You must be tired after traveling all the way." Cui Pu followed his advice and quickly withdrew from the banquet.

He doesn't have to intervene in the follow-up arrangements for the guests.

Cui Pu ran out quickly, and ordered Zhao Tian and his son to be arrested, beaten up and thrown into prison for a few days.Then, he returned to the inner house, plunged into Mu Jiaojiao's arms, and did not speak for a long time.

Mu Jiaojiao hugged him tenderly, and gently stroked his hair: "Okay, haven't all the ghosts been found? The evidence is solid, you just wait to punish them."

"But I still feel very uncomfortable! You didn't see Wu's expression at that time, he really deserved a beating! Wasn't he just joking that I had an uncle who would only slow me down? The father and son surnamed Zhao It is indeed... Hey! These days they are obedient and do not cause trouble, I really think they have changed their ways. But who knows, they did this kind of thing behind my back! What is the difference between this and forgetting the ancestors? They have to Are you cheating on me?" Cui Pu gritted his teeth and screamed.

"It's not like you don't know the temperament of their father and son. It's understandable for them to do such a thing." Mu Jiaojiao said softly.

"But you should know that if he leaked the seedlings, that would give the surname Wu an extra capital to fight against me, and all my good plans would be destroyed by him!"

"That's not necessarily true!" Mu Jiaojiao shook his head indifferently.

"Not necessarily? Judging by the meaning of the surname Wu, the sweet potatoes on their side should be growing very well. After the harvest, it's really..." Cui Pu gritted his teeth.

Mu Jiaojiao smiled indifferently: "They have harvested, and then we will reap the difference? And with the experience of last time, the yield we planted this time will definitely be higher. In this way, you can follow the household The people from the Ministry asked to keep more sweet potatoes in Tianchang County. Then, we can..."

She whispered a few words next to Cui Pu's ear.

After Cui Pu heard this, the anger on his face disappeared immediately, replaced by endless smiles.

He quickly turned over and hugged Mu Jiaojiao. "Sure enough, my wife is the smartest! I'll listen to you on this matter!"

Over there, Wu Lixin tossed and turned in the guest room, unable to fall asleep no matter what.

There was still a puff of breath in his stomach, and he couldn't swallow it no matter what.

This bastard Cui Pu, why did he have to face this enemy in his life?Really... Now as long as I see his face, I feel so angry that my chest hurts.He had gone through several times of verbal confrontation just now, and thinking about it now, his stomach started to hurt again.Even my stomach began to writhe with cramps.

This is how the same thing?Is his body starting to reject the bastard?
Thinking in his heart, he immediately felt that the pain in his body was intensifying, and then intensified... Rolling and twisting, it was as if a big hand was reaching into his abdomen, wantonly stirring his internal organs, the pain made his face pale Pale.

"Ah, I'm in so much pain, hurry up and call the doctor—poof"

He quickly covered his stomach, and before he could finish yelling outside, he fell to the ground, vomited and rolled over.

(End of this chapter)