Because there have been many New Year's greeting guests in the past two days, and there are many people inside and outside, it is really difficult to trap them all.
Qi Zi was walking in the aisle when he suddenly thought of this and hurriedly caught up with Lu Fangxuan and Zheng Shiyan to explain the situation.
"It seems that Qi Ling has an idea. Let's listen to your method first." Lu Fangxuan pointed at him and said.
Qi Zi smiled mysteriously: "Brother Lu, why not call all the guests in the house to the living room first."
Lu Fangxuan and Zheng Shiyan looked at each other, then turned to ask him: "Can you do it?"
Qi Zi hit his chest with his fist: "Brother Lu, you don't have to ask, but let's see how this official uses his plan!"
Ye Yongjia hadn't seen the three people come out for a long time, and he didn't dare to leave without saying goodbye. He felt anxious and angry, so he just looked behind the curtain.
At this time, Lu Fangxuan came back with a smile on his face, touching his chair, and seemed to have no intention of sitting down.
Seeing that something was not right, Ye Yongjia swallowed nervously a few times.
"Are you confused?" Lu Fangxuan glanced at everyone, "That's not necessary. We are inviting guests from elsewhere and have something important to announce."
The slave who said the wrong thing was so frightened that his face turned pale and he looked straight ahead, his body shaking constantly.
Ye Yongjia couldn't help but glared at him fiercely before he relieved himself.
"Guests, please come in."
When everyone turned around, they saw Zheng Shiyan leading a few soldiers, leading about a dozen guests to the front of the hall as if they were leading prisoners.
Lu Fangxuan cleared his throat and said to everyone: "You guys have worked so hard to come here just to send things to Mr. Lu and pay New Year greetings, but Mr. Lu has not been able to repay me in the slightest, so I feel deeply ashamed. I talked to the two of them. After discussion with the leader, we decided to hold a night banquet so that everyone can devote themselves to it for the day and then leave tomorrow, how about it?"
This was a personal invitation from the Duke of Yue. They didn't dare to say "no" and they all nodded in agreement.
Ye Yongjia stood there stupidly. When Lu Fangxuan accidentally saw him, he smiled at him and said: "Prefect Ye, you have official duties, and it is inconvenient for you and the Wan family to be here. I understand very well. Call the commander. Let me send you out. I will also give you the cloth I promised in return."
Qi Zi rushed out from behind Lu Fangxuan, led a few soldiers, stepped forward and grabbed Ye Yongjia's hand: "Master Ye, let's go."
They walked out of the house without saying a word along the way. After walking for a while, Ye Yongjia stopped, turned around and asked, "Commander Qi, what are you doing?"
"Us?" Qi Zi said, kicking the knee of the Wan family's servant, "Isn't it all caused by this thing! Mr. Wan is so powerful, his name is everywhere..."
This servant was already angry, but he was kicked by the Lu Party's dog legs. He suddenly became anxious and wanted to run forward. Ye Yongjia hurriedly pushed away and said to Qi Zi with a smile, "This is not what we are subordinates. Our original intention is to be with Qi Zi. Mr. Lu joined forces, don’t get me wrong.”
Qi Zi sneered: "Huh, you idiots like you have no ability. Let me tell you: At first, Lu Yue Gong wanted to keep these people by force. I thought clearly and persuaded him to let the guests go first. They were well fed and served; after receiving this hospitality, they were all convinced if they were forced to stay tomorrow."
Ye Yongjia nodded: "So that's the truth."
"Prefect Ye, I don't expect you to learn anything from me," he poked his head, "but New Year's Eve is very important, so you'd better not screw it up for me!"
He said no more, just waved his sleeves, and Ye Yongjia and others were pushed out of the Lu Mansion.
Qi Zi turned around and went back to the living room. He saw that the guests had dispersed and Zheng Shiyan was even setting up a banquet.
"Commander Zheng, they are not very down-and-out people. I'm afraid this little meat and wine is not too rare."
Zheng Shiyan immediately raised his head: "Then... what should we do?"
"Call a few cousins," Qi Zi said, "make sure they can stay until tomorrow."
"That's okay..." Zheng Shiyan said.
"My method is, don't invite expensive people, the cheaper the better!" Qi Zi said hurriedly, fearing that Zheng Shiyan would get the wrong idea.
Zheng Shiyan's face turned ugly: "Commander Qi, won't these people corrupt the morale of Yue Gong's house? Even if they come, we must report it to Yue Gong."
But Qi Zi shook his head: "How can you work for Lu Gong for such a trivial matter? Commander Zheng, if you want to have a comfortable life this new year, just do as I say."
Zheng Shiyan had no choice but to send someone immediately.
Ye Yongjia returned to the government office. Without delaying for a moment, he summoned Wei Chong and discussed with him: "The day after tomorrow is New Year's Eve. Because the curfew is about to be lifted, the city needs to be more strictly guarded. The prince and Yue Gong allocate manpower to the government. I, this government is planning to evacuate people."
"Remove people?" Wei Chong asked confused, "Remove who people?"
Ye Yongjia did not shy away and said bluntly: "Remove some of your people."
How could Wei Chong agree with these gentle words? He said anxiously: "Sir, the prince of the county and the Duke of Yue have sent people to support us. They are in charge of them and we are in charge of us. Where can we evacuate people?" The truth?"
"Okay. Who will you listen to then?" Magistrate Ye tapped the table with his fingers.
"I..." Wei Chong was at a loss and danced: "Can we make them live in the Yamen and be on call at any time?"
"On call at any time?" Ye Yongjia smiled, "Secretary Office Wei wants to find out who they are. If they are not allowed to take advantage of the glory and share the credit, how can those people just let it go? These people are masters. For the time being, they will have an official position. They can take credit later."
Wei Chong lowered his head in grievance.
"Who is the current inspector?"
"Anyone named Qi will be inspected by Qi." Wei Chong knew that this person was his confidant, so he reluctantly reported it.
Magistrate Ye didn't even look at him, and immediately ordered: "Go and tell him that the two governments will send troops to support, so don't neglect it. Inspection is the duty of catching thieves, and Wanlu and the two governments attach great importance to it. If you want to aggrieve him, go and avoid him." Job."
Wei Chong felt a chill all over his body. He tugged on his collar and said in a low voice, "That's it...that's it?"
Ye Yongjia still pretended to be pitiful and sighed: "It's not up to others, and I can't bear to do it. Tell Inspector Qi that after the matter is completed, there will be another appointment."
"The official understands."
Wei Chong walked straight out of the study. Before leaving, he gritted his teeth and spat twice in Ye Yongjia's direction before whipping away.
The sky was slowly getting dark, and Lu Fangxuan's night banquet was very lively. Zheng Shiyan held his sword attentively, commanding the officers and soldiers under his command, and stood beside Lu Fangxuan, never leaving.
The guests were all drunk, belching several times, talking and laughing with a few prostitutes in their arms, playing guessing games and giving orders, making a lot of noise.
They didn't even notice Qi Zi's figure.
Lu Fangxuan tilted his head and lowered his voice: "Commander Zheng, let Qi Zi get ready now."
Zheng Shiyan looked straight ahead and murmured: "It's better to wait a little longer."
