Everyone returned to the Yamen, and the good people hid outside in twos and threes in the shade of trees and under the eaves, avoiding the scorching sun and chatting.
"I heard that Yi Xiaodao used to be a beggar!"
"Isn't that right? He went to my house to ask for a meal! At that time, my wife who didn't fight for anything even chased him away! I will teach her a lesson when I get back!"
"Pull her down. Can you teach your tigress a lesson?"
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"I think this Yi Xiaodao is also good-looking. I heard that the emperor rewarded him a lot of money! If he becomes my son-in-law..."
"Old Jia, you just daydream all day long! Now that I have been invited to the Yamen by the county magistrate, can I still be your son-in-law?"
"At that time, I should have given him a few more bowls of rice, alas!"
The people outside the county government office were chatting casually, but Magistrate Pan and Yuan Fang didn't care. They only had Yi Xiaodao in their eyes.
"Yi Shaoxia invites you, Fang Yuan invites you from outside!" Magistrate Pan politely invited Yi Xiaodao and Fang Deng into the yamen.
Yi Xiaodao felt a little embarrassed and uneasy: "Magistrate Pan, I still don't understand why today...I think I haven't made any achievements, and I'm really a little scared."
Old God Fang Deng sat down on the ground, and Magistrate Pan also sat on the main seat, raising his hand to Yi Xiaodao: "Please sit down, please sit down, sit down and have tea."
Yi Xiaodao had no choice but to sit down and wait for what the two of them meant.
Magistrate Pan carefully fiddled with the tea leaves with the tea lid, took a sip, and then sighed slowly and said: "I have seen the floods in Wancheng since I took office. The people have been displaced. It is really miserable. I, along with a group of government officials, It took four or five days to bury the people who had lost their owners and their whole families properly, which made people cry! What’s more, when Kong Bao was showing off his cruelty at the top of the city, Magistrate Zhang also...sigh..."
"Yes, when we come down to Wancheng, the roads are muddy and difficult to navigate, and goods are difficult to enter. People drown and starve to death along the road. It is really miserable." Fang Deng affirmed Magistrate Pan's words.
Magistrate Pan continued: "Thanks to Mr. Yi, who worked tirelessly for the people of the city, captured Kong Bao, went to Beijing to obtain the imperial warrant, and punished the culprit, Wancheng was able to see the light of day again! Otherwise I would have How can we know about the affairs of Wancheng, and who will care about the people of Wancheng?"
Yi Xiaodao smiled sheepishly: "This is what a villain should do. As a person from Wancheng, I should naturally do my best for my hometown..."
Magistrate Pan nodded and said: "Yes, not only that, Yi Shaoxia also obtained 500,000 taels of silver and 300,000 shi of food for Wancheng. Otherwise, even if the culprit was punished, the people of Wancheng would still be dead without money and food. In the past few days, Japanese officials have distributed food to the victims on a per-household basis. The silver has not yet been touched, leaving it to rebuild Wancheng! These are all the contributions of Yi Shaoxia!"
Before Yi Xiaodao could say anything, a Yamen servant came to report that Fang Long, the son of Yuan Fang, was outside asking for an audience. Magistrate Pan waved him in.
Fang Long entered the county government office and saw Fang Long's nose was bruised and his face was swollen. He looked at Fang Deng with some fear and hesitated when he walked to the door of the hall.
"You bastard! Why don't you come in and apologize to Yi Xiashi!" Fang Deng scolded.
Fang Long quickly took two steps, walked to Yi Xiaodao and bowed his hands: "Junior Fang Long, stupid and ignorant, bumped into Daxia Yi. Please forgive Daxia Yi regardless of the villain's fault."
Yi Xiaodao saw that Fang Long's nose was bruised and his face was swollen, and there was a faint trace of blood under his nose. At this moment, he changed from yesterday's arrogance and domineering, bowed to apologize, and stood up in a panic: "Hey, this is... Fang Yuanwai's fault! Who can do nothing? And Mr. Fang is already very knowledgeable. It was the beggar who knocked Mr. Fang down yesterday! The injury was too serious..."
Fang Deng waved his hand and said: "Although I, Fang, have a position as a member of the Communist Party of China, I am still a businessman. Since I came to Wancheng, I have to make no mistakes with the local people and even give up benefits. I just want to make things convenient for the people. And make some small profits for yourself. This traitor is causing trouble in the street. How can he get away with it if he doesn't teach him a lesson! If there is anything wrong in the future, please correct him. You traitor, you will have the opportunity to interact with Master Yi in the future. Study!" Fang Deng scolded Xiang Fang Long with his last words.
Yi Xiaodao is a bit big-headed. I am just a beggar and you still want to learn from me...what should I learn? Learn to beg? But he said politely: "Don't dare, let's learn from each other. Although Mr. Fang is a little arrogant, he can find his way back, which is really commendable."
For a moment, the atmosphere in the hall was thick and compliments were exchanged. Fang Long silently stood behind Fang Deng, lowering his head and stopped talking.
"I wonder if Yi Xiashi is married? Fang has a niece who also came to Wancheng with him. She is about the same age as Yi Xiashi! If Yi Xiashi doesn't object, Fang is willing to betroth his niece to Yi Xiashi. If Yi Xiashi My elder brother and sister-in-law will happily accept a man as upright and responsible as the knight!"
"To be honest, I went out today just for the marriage event." Upon hearing this, Yi Xiaodao stood up quickly, "I have a sister in my family and a fiancée. They both came to Beijing with me to file a complaint. There were many dangers along the way, and we shared life and death. When I come back this time, I also want to get married in Wancheng. My fiancée and I share weal and woe, and I accept Fang Yuan’s kindness, but it’s really hard to obey!”
"Ah, so that's it. That means my niece is not so lucky, hahahaha. I wonder what Knight Yi is doing for a living? If you don't mind, I am short of manpower here. I don't know Knight Yi..." Fang Deng He is also a hero, and he changed the topic with a "haha".
"Hey! Apart from Fang Yuan, an upright and kind-hearted person like Yi Shaoxia should be used by the court! How can you get there first? Hahaha, my county government still lacks a chief clerk. I wonder if Yi Shaoxia is willing. Huh?" Magistrate Pan quickly interrupted when he saw that Fang Deng was still trying to recruit.
"This..." Yi Xiaodao was sweating a little on his forehead. He knew in his heart that this was the purpose of the two of them. He went to Beijing to complain, and accidentally captured Kong Bao. The emperor also rewarded him with money and food, and the entire Anhui City knew about it. Now both of them want to recruit themselves to win the hearts of the people. If one of them agrees, they will offend the other, which is really difficult...
When Yi Xiaodao was in trouble, a government official ran in and reported: "Report, some people came to report to the official, saying that a group of soldiers from an unknown location were heading to the north of the city. Some people recognized that the direction they were going was in the right direction. It’s…Daxia Yi’s home.”
When Yi Xiaodao heard this, he stood up quickly: "Then I have to go back and take a look. I'm sorry, you two. Please accuse me." After saying that, he hurried out of the Yamen and rushed home.
Fang Deng stood up, his eyes flickering, but Magistrate Pan sighed, stood up and said, "Oh, what a pity."
Fang Deng asked: "What does Master Pan mean when he sighs about pity?"
Magistrate Pan said: "This Yi Xiaodao is a talented person. You and I still want to recruit him, but the court has already sent someone!"
"If Kong Bao's accomplices...are waiting for an opportunity to retaliate..." Fang Deng hesitated before speaking.
Magistrate Pan asked the government servants who came to report the news to prepare their horses, and turned around and said: "The eyes of everyone in the imperial court are fixed on Wancheng. Grand Master Li has been beheaded. Who else dares to take revenge at this time? Isn't that asking for death? I think this is The imperial court sent someone to recruit Yi Xiaodao back."
"But he was originally a beggar, so the court wouldn't..." Fang Deng still didn't believe it.
Magistrate Pan said leisurely: "That's because you don't understand your majesty. How could the late emperor not know about Taishi Li's troubles? He was removed by his majesty alone. His majesty is very capable and decisive in killing. Daqi... will get better and better." .Come on, let’s give him a ride.”
When Fang Deng saw that Magistrate Pan had already left the house, he thought for a moment and hurriedly followed him. Seeing his son Fang Long still standing in the hall, he turned around and shouted: "Idiot! Come up and follow me! My father will give you a future!" "
Fang Long quickly followed, and together with Fang Deng, Magistrate Pan and a group of government servants, they headed towards Yi Xiaodao's home.
Yi Xiaodao didn't know who was coming. Xiang Lian'er and He Yue'er were still at home. At this time, he was extremely anxious. He ran very fast with his feet driven by a fiery force. A hundred meters long street, Yi Xiaodao took a few breaths. He quickly ran from the street to the end of the street. Soon, Yi Xiaodao saw that the door of Xiang Lian'er's house was indeed surrounded by people. There was a group of soldiers inside the crowd to isolate the people to prevent them from getting too close and disturbing them.
"I am Yi Xiaodao, Yi Xiaodao is here!" Yi Xiaodao was anxious. His first reaction was that Kong Bao's escaped soldiers came back to take revenge. He quickly shouted loudly and pushed his way into the crowd.
"Hey, Yi Xiaodao, you're getting married and you haven't said a word to me, are you afraid that I'll drink up all your wedding wine?" Xiang Lian'er heard shouting at home and someone walked out, it was Xie Weifeng, the chief guard of the Yinmeng Guards.
"Brother Xie! Why are you here! I was scared to death. I thought Kong Bao's remaining troops were here!" Yi Xiaodao recognized Xie Weifeng, and his anxious heart was relieved. At that time, it was with the help of Yinmengwei that he blocked Kong Bao's cavalry, and he had the chance to retain Kong Bao. Speaking of which, Xie Weifeng was still his great benefactor.
Xie Weifeng said with a smile: "You boy, all the good things have happened to you recently. His Majesty is looking for you everywhere, but you secretly came to Wancheng to get married. You are very comfortable!" Again in Yi Xiaodao's ear He whispered, "You have good taste. Miss He is indeed a beauty!"
Yi Xiaodao scratched his head, smiled shyly, and suddenly asked: "By the way, what does your Majesty want from me?"
"Then we have to wait until we meet His Majesty to find out. You just happened to be back, don't be ink, hurry up and pack up, we are leaving to see Your Majesty! Your Majesty also left a house in the capital for you, don't live up to His Majesty's kindness Ah!" Xie Weifeng said.
Yi Xiaodao looked inside the room, but did not see He Yue'er and Xiang Lian'er, and asked aloud: "What about He Yue'er and I..."
"Don't worry, it won't be too late to get married when we get to the capital. I'll call all the Yin Meng Guards there, and I'm afraid it won't be lively enough!" Xie Weifeng joked.
Yi Xiaodao smiled, knowing in his heart that the wedding had to be postponed for a while, so he had no choice but to agree and go in to take care of things.
"Pan Boda, the magistrate of Wancheng County, comes to see the Chief Guard. I wonder what the Chief Guard is doing when he comes to Wancheng in person? Do I need my subordinates to cooperate with the investigation?" While Xie Weifeng was waiting for Yi Xiaodao and the others to clean up, a greeting suddenly came from behind. came.
Xie Weifeng turned around and saw that it was County Magistrate Pan. He bowed his hands and returned the greeting: "Master Pan, thank you for meeting me. I, General Yinmengwei Xie Weifeng, came to Wancheng to summon Yi Xiaodao back to the capital according to the emperor's decree."
"That's really a good thing. It's gratifying." Xie Weifeng's answer was as expected by Pan Boda. Pan Boda stroked his beard and simply celebrated.
After a while, Yi Xiaodao, Xiang Lian'er, He Yue'er and others packed their things and walked out.
When Xie Weifeng saw the three people carrying large and small bags, he shouted to the subordinates around him, "Why are you standing there? Why don't you go and help carry them? Hey, hey, the two girls can help, Yi Xiaodao doesn't care. What are you doing? Let him carry it by himself!" Xie Weifeng couldn't help laughing when he saw Yi Xiaodao's embarrassed look, and joked. The Yinmeng guards who came forward also understood whether the chief guard was joking with Yi Xiaodao or helping Yi Xiaodao carry it over.
Fang Deng saw Xie Weifeng and Yi Xiaodao talking and laughing unscrupulously on the side, and his eyes gradually became firm.
"You don't know, this woman has too many things. She wishes she could vacate the house..." Yi Xiaodao rubbed his shoulders and joked to Xie Weifeng and others, attracting the attention of two daughters, Xiang Lian'er and He Yue'er. Eye roll.
"Yi Xia Shi, Quan Zi has something to say. He said he has long wanted to go to the capital to see the sights. Since today is such a coincidence, I intend to let Quan Zi go with Yi Xia Shi so that Yi Xia Shi can teach him sooner or later. I don't know what Yi Xia Shi wants. ?" Fang Deng said from the side, his eyes quite eager.
Fang Deng's abrupt words made everyone present feel a little strange. But everyone soon understood that they must be worried about their son going to the capital. Now that Yi Xiaodao is going to the capital, and there are so many Yin Meng Guards with him, there is no need to worry about safety. Everyone thinks that the other party is going to the capital. I don’t take it seriously if I plant “Xiao Jiujiu”.
Yi Xiaodao glanced at Fang Long, walked to him and looked him over, pinched his shoulders and arms. After a while, he smiled and said to Fang Deng, "Okay!"
