His life or death may ultimately not be decided by himself, and everything that can prove his integrity, such as reputation and ambition, is also controlled by Lu Deguang. The puppet's noble integrity or cruelty and viciousness can only be shown to others through the permission of the almost transparent line. When you replace the manipulator and are stained with dirty marks, you will be 'executed' on a good and great excuse. People will never question those who define kindness, but will only take the presented evil as a warning. As for how superficial conscience can make people realize, it is probably not as good as deep sin.
And why wasn't the person in front of Ye Yongjia accompanied by such thoughts? He stared at this person, the magistrate of Xihua County.
"Master Tongzhi, this is the magistrate of this county. His surname is Wu, his given name is Renyun, and his courtesy name is Yichang." The bookkeeper next to him reported.
"Wuzhi County, I am here on the orders of Mr. Lu to elect Zhao Shou as the county magistrate." Ye Yongjia said.
Wu Renyun's face was serious and he did not surrender his orders: "This Xihua is an important place for military and military affairs. Inspections and inspections are located here. Ye Tongzhi may not be very cautious if he sends an unknown person today!"
Ye Yongjia smiled: "I knew Wuzhi County would be suspicious." He waved his hand to Kou Zhong, and Kou Zhong pulled out a slip from his arms, which clearly stated that Zhao Shou had won the title of Juren. Wu Renyun took it for a look and found that it was indeed the style of Gongyuan, exactly the same.
"Then...when will the new county magistrate arrive?"
"It takes ten days."
Wuzhi County nodded and asked again: "I heard that Ye Tong didn't bother to eat lunch when he knew that he had been robbed. I wonder if I can rest in the county for a while? It won't be too late to leave when I'm full of energy."
"Thank you very much." Ye Yongjia stood up and bowed.
"Come here! Let's serve wine and meat here in the meeting hall to express our condolences to the Lord Tongzhi."
A few people set the table in the middle of the hall, cleared away the paperwork, and waited for the food and wine to be served. During this period, Ye Yongjia and Wuzhi County were chatting happily, and they all talked in harmony.
"Where is Ye Tongzhi from?" Wu Ren moved his chopsticks and asked.
"I am from Jinan Prefecture, Shandong Province. I originally worked in Beijing. Due to family changes, I lost my official position. Later, I was able to clear my case and came to Chenzhou to be a general judge." Ye Yongjia drank a glass of wine and recalled roughly.
"Sir Tongzhi is quite lucky. I am from Chengdu Prefecture. I lost my father when I was young, so my mother can only help me to study. Because my family is poor, the elders in the village are not willing to talk to my family, so they will not help me. With my help, I will All the money I spent for food was used to buy books, and I drank some porridge and soup every day. If I didn't have rice, I boiled leaves, branches and other objects to make soup. I studied hard day and night, and then I was able to win the imperial examination and become a Jinshi." said Wuzhi County No. 1. Just thinking about it now, I no longer have the appetite to eat anymore.
"There is no need for the county magistrate to work so hard...can't he become a gentleman if he takes the exam to become a scholar?"
"Ye Tongzhi should know," Wu Renyun said sadly, "I am full of aspirations to save the country, and I want to display my ambition in Chenzhou, but... But I am very small, and there is nothing I can do. I can only flow. Why..." He paused,
"forget it. I'm done here."
This made him look frustrated and his voice trembled.
Both of them were a little drunk. Ye Yongjia, who was originally sleepy, was also very energetic by the wine. He talked tirelessly about leisurely things, but both of them made Wuzhi County more interested. Although Ye Yongjia has always been lonely, at this moment he was also confiding in his heart.
After all the wine was drunk, the table was moved away. Seeing that the sky was not dark, Wu Renyun said: "The scenery in Xihua is very beautiful. Since you and I are full of wine and food, why not go for a walk?"
Ye Yongjia immediately agreed, took off his official robe, left the yamen, got on his horse, and left the city through the south gate. There is a plain outside this county. Because it is spring, it is infinitely green, extending from the feet to the farthest line of the sky. Only the small depression in the east is shallow and concave, and a small square pavilion is built on it.
"That's called Chou Pavilion," Wu Renyun said with a finger, "because Jizi came up with the idea of Hong Fan Jiuchou here."
"If Ji Zi advises King Zhou not to listen, I can still live in seclusion and enjoy myself...I..." He turned to Ye Yongjia, and it took him a long time before he was willing to say:
"I am Yuan Lun's confidant."
Ye Yongjia was very surprised. As Yuan Lun's minion, he could still confide in him without any precautions.
"Don't you also treat me with all your heart?" Wu Renyun's deep eyes seemed to see through his mind.
"When I first arrived in Chenzhou, Yuan Lun saw that I was quite useful and transferred me to Xihua. He said that Xihua was backed by the Jialu River and it was not peaceful at that time, so he sent more troops and asked me to take charge of them. Horse heavy land, in order to control the prefect."
"I know all this." Ye Yongjia looked up at the sky, the sunset was approaching.
"I helped Yuan Lun kill someone," his voice couldn't help but tremble. "Just because that person offended him, I took someone with my own hands..."
His expression was slightly solemn. "I buried him in the pit; he shouted 'help'... three times... he..."
He hissed, his eyes filled with despair.
"More than one...and the county captain...he is Lu Deguang's man...I lied to him and killed someone..."
He got off the horse and said, "I also used the law to kill him righteously..."
He slowly knelt on the ground.
"I don't have the guts to kill myself. I'm still thinking about my ambition! I'm a sinner and a hypocrite..." He buried his face on the ground, gritted his teeth, and tears rolled down his ears; he sobbed softly. With. Every sound was like a needle, piercing Ye Yongjia's heart.
"You are from Lu Deguang... But I know that you will never be as despicable as me. I believe you are nobler than me..." His breath gradually became calmer.
Ye Yongjia didn't have a word to respond. He looked at the sunset, which was shining on the quiet Chou Pavilion, and the sad and cold sound of the wind was sweeping through their ears - they really seemed to be one at this moment.
After returning to the city, Ye Yongjia slept for a day in Xihua; he frequently recalled that heartbreaking scene in the night. He was afraid that the despair of the county magistrate would one day become his own personal pain. He thought about it, but fell asleep very quickly. quick.
At dawn, Ye Yongjia and Kou Zhong met with Wuzhi County. Wu Renyun looked relaxed, as if what happened yesterday had never happened.
"My lord Tongzhi, you and I had a chat yesterday and we talked very happily. Only then did we know that there is someone who knows me here." He said with a smile, and took a pen, "This is a gift from me to show your kindness and luck." Heart."
Ye Yongjia took the pen and quickly thanked him.
"Then I hope that you, Master Tongzhi, can come here to meet each other in the future to deepen our friendship!"
As soon as he bowed, Ye Yongjia also smiled and patted him, then got on his horse and went straight out of the county government office.
Ye Yongjia never encountered the assassin again on his return journey. Although he was frightened, he still entered the meeting hall of the prefect's government office unscathed.
"Ye Tongzhi is really a god!" Lu Deguang laughed and said, "You were attacked by an assassin this time, so you must be a little frightened, right?"
"That's true," Ye Yongjia bowed his head and reported.
"This must be Yuan Lun's trick. It's a pity that the assassin could not be captured. If we get the actual evidence that the Governor's Office assassinated local dignitaries, no matter how powerful the people who supported him are, they may not be able to clear it out." Lu Deguang sighed, "But I actually taught him to run away, and it was useless to say anything."
"Also, do you know that Magistrate Wu is Yuan Lun's confidant?" Lu Deguang glanced at him lightly.
Ye Yongjia hesitated for a few times and replied hurriedly: "I don't know... my subordinates didn't know about this. I will take strict precautions next time."
"Then go down."
"yes."
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