The Golden County Magistrate

The power struggle in the court is complicated.

If the Great Zhou is a big tree, these senior officials are the main branches of the tree, and the officials below are the small branches and leaves that extend out, intertwined with each other.

When outsiders look at these relationships, it is like looking at the bushes from the air, and it is impossible to see which leaf is emitted from which big branch.

The senior officials of each party will also try their best to hide the lower-level officials in their hands, and not put them in the open to avoid being targeted by opponents.

Similarly, the lower-level officials will also be strictly ordered not to reveal the identity of their backers. The court strictly prohibits forming factions for personal gain. If someone holds a handle on them, the consequences will be disastrous.

Therefore, at this moment, Cao Yu actually put King Yi on the table directly, which was beyond Zhao Changhe's expectation.

This is clearly to use power to pressure people and save Song Zhixian!

He Dun said in a deep voice: "I wonder what His Royal Highness Prince Yi has ordered?"

Cao Yu said calmly: "Please make it a minor matter, and a minor matter a minor matter."

Zhao Changhe shuddered, and his heart sank.

It's over!

Prince Yi personally guaranteed the person and announced that the case of Song Zhixian was over.

This means that it should be treated as if nothing had happened!

"Minister Song is a man who has made contributions to our Great Zhou. If his future is ruined by some personal affairs, it is a pity and a misfortune for our Great Zhou."

"But Mrs. Zhao was frightened by this matter, and Lord Zhao was also wronged, so naturally we can't let it go so easily."

"I will order Lord Song to apologize to the two of you and pay 5,000 taels of silver for the cost of medicine."

"In addition, Minister Song was impulsive and did something wrong to your servants, so he should be punished."

"Let's pay 100 taels of silver to each of the servants."

"Zhixian, what do you think?"

Cao Yu said at the end and looked at Song Zhixian.

Song Zhixian hurriedly said: "Your Excellency is right, and I will obey."

Although it is a bit painful to spend thousands of taels of silver, it is a big profit to be completely exempted from guilt!

It will not be difficult to find a way to make up for it from Zhao Changhe in the future.

On the side, He Dun's eyes flashed with anger, but he suppressed it immediately and said nothing.

Cao Yu looked at Zhao Changhe: "Does Lord Zhao have any objections?"

Zhao Changhe said helplessly: "I will... obey your order."

He has plenty of money!

The important thing is that if he is pardoned, Song Zhixian can still succeed to the position of prefect. He can't afford the future revenge after he has already left office!

But that is the order of King Yi!

What can he do? He can only accept it!

Otherwise, before Song Zhixian can retaliate, I am afraid that King Yi's thundering wrath will crush him to pieces!

As soon as he said this, Song Zhixian was completely relieved and cast a sarcastic look at He Dun.

Even in this mediation plan, Cao Yu never mentioned He Dun from beginning to end, which shows that His Royal Highness Prince Yi is very dissatisfied with He Dun, the culprit who caused him, Song, to be imprisoned!

It is even possible to reprimand or punish He Dun!

Song Zhixian has thought of the reason, that is, He Dun made a fuss and insulted the reputation of court officials.

Sure enough, Cao Yu turned his head to look at He Dun and said slowly: "His Royal Highness Prince Yi has another message, let me bring it to He Fucheng."

Song Zhixian couldn't suppress the ecstasy in his heart and smiled.

Here it comes!

He Dun bowed and said, "I'm all ears."

Cao Yu laughed, "Don't be so reserved. His Highness said that he heard that Lord He is an upright and strict official, and is loved by his subordinates and the people. He is very good. Now that the war in the Great Zhou has just ended, we need people like you to take charge of the situation. I hope you won't disappoint His Highness's high hopes."

Instantly, the inner hall became quiet.

Song Zhixian's smile froze on his face, and he could hardly believe what he just heard.

A few simple words of appreciation were said easily, but Song Zhixian could instantly figure out the meaning behind them.

His Highness Prince Yi took a fancy to He Dun, and through Cao Yu's mouth, on the surface, asked him to work for the Great Zhou and the people, but the implication was that he wanted to bring He Dun under his command!

Zhao Changhe was also stunned, looking at He Dun in disbelief.

Only He Dun immediately knelt on the ground and said, "I will not disappoint your highness!"

Cao Yu stood up with a smile, stepped forward and helped him up, and said with a pleasant face, "Sir He, there is no need to be so polite. I know your reputation very well. You will become a pillar of the country in the future!"

He Dun said respectfully, "Your Excellency is too much praise. I can't bear it. The world of the Great Zhou still depends on loyal ministers like you."

Cao Yu smiled and changed the subject: "Let's do this today, He Fucheng, I have some private matters to ask you for advice. I wonder if you have time?"

He Dun hurriedly said, "I dare not ask for advice. I will obey your instructions."

Cao Yu laughed and pulled him out of the inner room affectionately.Hall.

Zhao Changhe and Song Zhixian were left shocked, standing there for a while, not knowing what to do.

The latter in particular felt a sinking feeling in his heart.

An ominous premonition came over him.

Could it be...

Cao and He left the government office and arrived at the posthouse. Cao Yu took out something and put it on the stone table in the yard.

It turned out to be the box of Gobang that Chen Yan gave him!

He Dun was shocked.

Could it be that this person had discovered his relationship with Lord Chen? Otherwise, why did he take this thing out?

"Does Lord He know this thing?" Cao Yu sat down at the table, looking at He Dun with burning eyes.

"This, I don't know, what is this?" He Dun said with a stiff face.

"Oh, I thought Lord He was knowledgeable and this thing came from your Longzhou, so you would know it." Cao Yu said meaningfully.

"I really don't know it. My Lord said it came from Longzhou. I wonder if it is..." He Dun carefully probed.

"Qingshan County," Cao Yu said heavily, "My Lord, you must know it, right?"

He Dun's eyelids twitched slightly.

He had the fortitude to remain calm even when facing a mountain collapse, but at this moment he still couldn't completely control his expression.

This Cao Yu is not simple!

How could he see his relationship with Chen Yan? How did he expose it?

He reluctantly said, "Of course I know. It is the poorest county in Longzhou. The county magistrate is Chen Yan. What you mean is..."

Cao Yu narrowed his eyes slightly: "The poorest county? That's really rare. As the saying goes, poor mountains and bad waters produce unruly people. Since Qingshan County is poor, there must be many unruly people. Why haven't I heard of any trouble here?"

He Dun became more and more uneasy and could only bite the bullet and say, "Although Qingshan County is vast, it is mostly deep mountains and old forests, and there are few people, so it is still peaceful."

Cao Yu knocked on the chess box lightly. The sound was not loud, but it made He Dun more nervous.

Just now, Cao Yu conveyed the words of King Yi, and He Dun was actually secretly happy in his heart.

It seems that the bait thrown out has worked!

He took the initiative to show goodwill and flatter King Yi, which made him want to accept him. After all, Prince Yi certainly didn't want to cause any more trouble. Song Zhixian's greedy, arrogant and unrestrained behavior was a big taboo, and He Dun was obviously easier to control.

But unexpectedly, it turned out that he was overthinking.

For some reason, the other party had already discovered that his background was not simple!