Although I thought so, I was afraid that something was urgent, so I could only get up in a hurry, change into official uniform and go to see him.
As soon as they met, they saw that this former colleague had sweat on his face and some wrinkles in his official robe. It looked like he had rushed here all night, and Governor Zhao felt his heart skip a beat.
"Prefect Qi, you asked to see me so early, but you have something important to do?"
"My Lord Governor, I do have something important to report to you." Qi Hongxin lowered his head and said.
"There was a leader in Shun'an Prefecture who took the lead in making trouble and gathered thousands of people to force the government to change the Water God Temple into the Locust God Temple. They were not allowed to cull the locusts, otherwise there would be a riot."
As soon as he said this, Governor Zhao was stunned. Civil volts were the most taboo.
"My persuasion was fruitless, so I gave the order to suppress it, and beheaded the culprit and fifty-three of his party members..."
"Wait a minute, how many people are you talking about?" Governor Zhao, who had been relaxed and just listened with squinted eyes, widened his eyes and suspected that there was something wrong with his ears.
Qi Hongxin lowered his eyes and said again: "The subordinate ordered the suppression and killed fifty-three of the culprits."
"Fifty-three people!" Governor Zhao couldn't help but walk back and forth a few times before looking at him, his face full of helplessness: "Prefect Qi, Qi Tongnian, don't you think there are so many people killed?"
"That's all during the war. In this peaceful age, just because of the locusts, fifty-three people were killed. Isn't that too many people? If this, this spreads, how can it happen? If the court finds out, I, the governor, It has nothing to do with it!"
"Please rest assured, sir, I have already apologized to the court." Qi Hongxin said immediately.
Needless to say what follows, the meaning is very clear. This means that this matter was done by him alone and will never implicate Governor Zhao.
The matter has come to this, everyone has been killed, and it is useless to dwell on the matter anymore. Governor Zhao took a deep look at Qi Hongxin and felt helpless.
Qi Hongxin's ability to take on the responsibility made him feel a little better. In fact, he was in Qi Hongxin's position and would have behaved this way if he encountered this problem.
After all, he is a person who has reached the official position of governor and is in charge of the affairs of a province. How could Governor Zhao not know that this is the most appropriate way to handle the matter?
If we don't suppress this evil wind and let it sweep away, then it will not only be a matter for Shun'an Prefecture, but the entire province will be scolded.
It's just that there were too many people killed. Even if Qi Hongxin was successful in quelling the chaos, he might have outweighed his merits and demerits.
After thinking about it, Governor Zhao also knew that Qi Hongxin still had some abilities, and immediately changed his expression: "However, you don't have to worry too much. Although you ordered fifty-three people to be killed, after all, the suppression was powerful. Understood, the court will know that this is not excessive."
"Don't worry, the court will definitely reward you for this, and everything will be fine."
Qi Hongxin coughed, but there was no joy on his face, as if the outcome of this matter, good or bad, was not important to this person.
Many people always think that it is good to be neither humble nor arrogant, and to be indifferent to emotions and anger. In fact, this is a misunderstanding. Governor Zhao originally had a little pity for this person, but when he saw this look, he subconsciously felt a trace of disgust.
After all, even if Qi Hongxin's behavior is excusable if he knows what happened back then, over the years, everyone who knows what happened back then has become accustomed to implicitly rejecting Qi Hongxin.
Governor Zhao was no exception. When he saw that the matter was finished, he felt that the matter was probably finished and advised: "It's just this matter. In fact, there is no need to ride over to report to me all night. Since the matter has been suppressed, it will be a few hours later." It doesn’t matter. I see that you look haggard, so you must be tired. Go back and rest first. If you need anything, you can write an official document and send it to me. "
This is an eviction order.
However, Qi Hongxin did not take advantage of the situation and left. Instead, he suddenly knelt down to Governor Zhao with a pop.
Although this grand gift was not excessive due to the difference in rank, no one would normally give such a grand gift to a Shangguan for no reason.
Governor Zhao's heart skipped a beat again, and he frowned, but he had to force a smile and help him: "Prefect Qi, what's wrong with you?"
Qi Hongxin looked miserable and begged: "Your Majesty Governor, you understand the deficit situation of Shun'an Mansion. Now is the critical time to exterminate the locusts. How can we exterminate the locusts without money and food? I am the owner of Shun'an Mansion." People, I salute you and ask you to use your money to save Shun'an Mansion!"
Governor Zhao teased him for a while, but did not mention Qi Hongxin. This was simply cheating. Could it be that if he didn't agree to transfer the money, he wouldn't be able to get up?
Why hadn't he noticed before that Qi Hongxin was so thick-skinned?
"You two, why don't you help Magistrate Qi up quickly?" Unable to help himself, Governor Zhao immediately winked at the servant.
Two people came in immediately, one on the left and one on the right, almost forcibly dragging Qi Hongxin to his feet.
Governor Zhao's face didn't look good at the moment: "Prefect Qi, it's not that I won't help you, it's just that there is no extra money in the vassal treasury!"
"You are also a prefect, so of course you know that even if you have money, it has its own uses and cannot be misappropriated easily."
Qi Hongxin begged again: "Mr. Governor, it's okay to have more or less. Although the flood management office promised to pay back the money, I want to come to the door, but they can't pay it back! Mr. Governor, I really have no choice but to lower my official position." , please be accommodating, the official is willing to draw a bond!"
If others begged like this, Governor Zhao might be able to pity him.
But no matter how pitiful Qi Hongxin looked, Governor Zhao still hardened his heart when he thought that this man was involved with the prince and would betray his master in order to survive at the critical moment.
If this matter gets spread, wouldn't it be a trap for yourself?
Whether he is involved with the prince or betrays his master, it doesn't sound good, it all smells bad.
Thinking of this, Governor Zhao changed his color and scolded: "Prefect Qi, I came here in the same year and tried to persuade you kindly, but I didn't want you to be still stubborn."
"It is a crime to borrow money from the vassal treasury privately. It is forbidden by the Emperor's express decree. You have been a prefect for several times, how could you not know? Even if you are not afraid, I am still afraid of being exposed! There is no need to talk about this matter anymore! Come! Send to Prefect Qi go out!"
Even if he could not get any money at the expense of his last remaining dignity, Qi Hongxin looked ashen as he was half-supported and half-tugged away.
After being "sent" out of the Governor's Mansion, Qi Hongxin looked back at the door that had been slammed shut for a while, and tears suddenly flowed down the corners of his eyes.
"It's all my fault, but I didn't want to, but I implicated the whole county!" Then he didn't even lead or ride the horse, and staggered away along the street in despair, and went into the distance.
"Sir!" The county soldiers who followed and were waiting outside were a little at a loss when they saw this scene. But in this case, because they didn't know what was going on, they didn't dare to ask, so they could only hold the horse. Follow carefully.
Someone was following behind, saw this scene, turned around, and ran back.
