Seeing that he was already shaken, Wu Sijing smiled softly and continued: "So I guess there can only be two situations there: one is that the magistrate has not looked down upon him and was deceived by Ye Yongjia and others; the other is that the magistrate's favoritism has been exposed by others. I realize that I am already under their control. As for whether the two are right or wrong, it needs to be confirmed gradually. This is not something I can explain clearly in one or two sentences. I hope you and several other merchants understand."
Although Fat Fanshang was not completely reassured, after hearing these heartfelt words, most of his doubts were reduced: "It is uncomfortable for anyone to encounter this kind of thing. I understand you, Bishop. But the problem is still there. The origin of this fake document is unknown. I’m afraid it’s difficult to deal with it now.”
Wu Sijing grabbed a corner of the official document, pondered for a moment, and replied: "Yes, after all, it is sent by the government. Just like a stone, if it is thrown into the water, it will always make waves. We can't turn a deaf ear, we have to say something. Voice."
"Why don't you give this official document to me, and I will send someone to return it to Ninghe. If you can meet with the county magistrate and hear the answer in person, you and others will be exempted from suspicion; if you are blocked by Ye Yongjia and others, you can also keep the document There, it can be used as evidence - after all, forging official documents is also a serious crime."
Fat Fanshang nodded and said: "Yes, even if we can't fight back, we still have to make him feel uncomfortable. But I'm afraid this is the imperial court's order, and we will protect them to the death no matter what."
Wu Sijing laughed loudly: "Are these Han people monolithic? There are many officials who are opposed to the New Deal. When the time comes to attack them, Niu Yuan will not be able to protect the one named Ye. Then another ignorant fool comes over and even coaxes and deceives , the plan to forge bird guns still comes true!"
Fat Fan Shang's smile appeared naturally: "I hope that this situation can come to a happy ending as you and I want."
Ye Yongjia's memorial a few days ago had arrived in the capital. After Niu Yuan read it carefully, he knew that the local situation was far more complicated than he imagined, so he decisively followed Ye Yongjia's advice and approved a "casting and forging" in the name of a private letter. All have their own suitability, and the various ministries have not yet decided. Please refrain from starting construction in Beitang until the imperial edict is issued, and send it to Ninghe as soon as possible.
"Don't start construction yet, waiting for the edict..." The county magistrate read the end and paused for a while, "Now is a critical time, why is the court still uncommitted?"
"This news...are you going to break it to Bishop Wu?" the confidant who was standing with his hands hanging down said as he looked at the official document.
"Shut the hell up!" The county magistrate stared, picked up a book and threw it hard at his face, "You still mentioned this guy to me! I have severed all ties with him, do you hear that?! "
"Yes, yes." The clerk took two steps back and bowed to apologize.
The magistrate gritted his teeth a few times, slowly calmed down his temper, and lowered his voice and said: "I'm not angry at you, but Ye Yongjia is too powerful. Every move we make is under the eyes of others. Who knows where the ears and eyes are planted to listen? . I can’t afford to offend this Buddha. The most important thing is to save my life. Let’s not talk about anything else.”
"Your Excellency, Wu Sijing sent someone to ask for an audience and said that he would present the official letter from before." A government official suddenly broke into the study and told him with clasped fists.
The confidant looked at the county magistrate with timid eyes, and the county magistrate was also dumbfounded. He looked left and right blankly, hesitated for a while, then calmed down, immediately ordered the former to retreat, hid the official document, turned around and said: "Then, Please...invite him in."
"I have seen my parents." The two doors were gently closed, the light was dim, and a short servant bowed his head and knelt forward.
The magistrate was dismissive and played with the pen: "A man from the heavenly dynasty actually works for a foreigner. Isn't it shameful?"
"My parents in the county helped my master trample on national laws and run rampant in the market. Although the villain is embarrassed, he is just being embarrassed along with the adults."
"you……"
The magistrate was choked by his words and immediately smiled: "It seems that Wu Sijing chose you to come here for a certain reason. After all, what's the matter with him?"
The servant took out a stack of letters and raised them high above his head: "My master is very puzzled. Why do the official documents sent by the court not have official seals? So I sent them back and asked you to give me an explanation."
The county magistrate had learned the truth from Ye Yongjia last night, and he was not shocked at all, but he had to do his best. He stretched out his hand to take the letter and read it, then sighed bitterly and stamped his feet, looking like he was deeply regretful.
"Oh my God, I have never opened this letter. How could I have known these things were written!" He slapped his forehead, as if he was about to burst into tears. "Oh my God... Ye Yongjia, this bastard! Why did he deceive me like this?" official?"
"Master Wu said that this was a tactic he used to drive a wedge between you and the merchants."
"That's right, a estrangement plan!" Wu Sixing hurriedly slapped his thigh, "I wonder if they believe it?"
"No."
"That's good..." The county magistrate kept frowning, "Actually, it wasn't just me, even Li Wenshou and Li Shenzhen were fooled by him! But this Ye Yongjia is the favorite disciple of the prime minister of the dynasty. Even if I knew it today, I would not dare to tell outsiders. We can only talk to Bishop Wu."
"Isn't Li Wenshou working with Ye Yongjia?"
"No. Li Wenshou and him were incompatible, so Ye and Cai went to stay in an inn, while he stayed in the guest room of my Yamen. Ye Yongjia used this provocation to eradicate dissidents and run rampant. Li Wenshou saved I was feeling sulky, so I forced Fan Shang to get angry at the meeting that day, trying to disrupt his new deal."
"But you must not become too obscene."
"Yes, my head would be lost in that case. But if Ye Yongjia sows discord, it will ruin things sooner or later. I have inquired and found that no documents have arrived from the court in the past month. If Bishop Wu receives official documents, don't believe it. .”
"If there was an emergency, wouldn't your letter be missed?"
"In this way, I will leave a mark if it is written by me personally, stamp half of the seal on the head of the letter, stamp the other half on the end of the letter, and ask your master to fold them all. If they match, it is my letter."
The servant said again: "Sir, you are wise! I must remember it and report it to Master Wu verbatim."
The county magistrate smiled and waved: "Okay, you go ahead. When this incident is over, I want to have a big feast with him!"
The servant agreed with all his heart and withdrew respectfully.
The magistrate let out a long breath and saw that his shadow was far away, so he took out the official documents from the cabinet and looked at them.
"Do your job well first."
The sudden words shocked the county and quickly stuffed the official documents away. When he looked up, it was Cai Xianqing, the Minister of War.
"Is the person who came just now from Wu Sixing?" He stroked his beard and said with a sneer.
"Yes, I did everything you asked for."
"It seems that you are not stupid! With this move, Wu Sijing will die without a burial place!" Cai Xianqing immediately tightened his beard.
