Xiao Chen leaned back leisurely on the chair. He was a little tipsy. He seemed to be sobering up, but there was a depth in his eyes. He smiled casually and said, "It's not that easy to surrender to the governor."
"There are too many people in the world who are loyal to me."
Duan Haichao's expression was solemn, his body trembled, and he kowtowed twice, "The student is willing to tell the governor everything he knows about the academy, and he will not hide anything!"
Xiao Chen nodded, quite satisfied, but this kind of thing was not worthy of any expression. Xiao Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, noncommittal.
"Master Governor Mingjian, students know who caused the trouble in Daotai Mansion this time!" Duan Haichao quickly kowtowed again, fearfully expressing his loyalty.
Xiao Chen raised his hand slightly, indicating that he didn't need to be verbose, "Just tell me."
"Yes" Duan Haichao nodded hurriedly and said respectfully, "Dean Feng has gathered all the major academies in Jiangdong Province. More than half of the academies are participating. They plan to unite all the students in Jiangdong to resist the governor."
"This time the trouble in the Daotai Mansion is the prelude they put on, and they will continue to sing it again until you, the governor, become a target of public criticism, and all the students will be locked in the family to crusade against you. , assassination, students secretly heard them outside the window saying...saying..."
"I want you, Lord Governor, to come in vertically and go out horizontally!"
After saying that, Duan Haichao was so frightened that he kowtowed twice more, fearing that Xiao Chen would misunderstand that he was also involved in these things.
"When the students heard these words, they immediately ran out desperately, hoping to inform the governor of the matter as soon as possible, so as to prevent the governor from being harmed by traitors like this!"
"Qingtian?"
Xiao Chen heard it funny and thought that he had exaggerated too much in order to survive.
Duan Haichao also instantly realized that what he said was inappropriate, and a look of death suddenly appeared on his face, and a fear of death swept over him.
The eunuch was moody and it was very possible that he killed him because of something he said carelessly.
But before he came to seek refuge with Xiao Chen, he had already thought carefully about it. Although this eunuch was scary, he was very kind to the people around him. Xiang Yichun, Wei Zhongxian and others were so wanton and reckless, and Governor Xiao was still conniving. them.
If he dared to give it a try, he might not be able to find a place beside Xiao Chen. By then, with the eunuch's reputation, wouldn't he have more power and money than taking the imperial examination?
I am different from those classmates who have a rich background. They have the blessing of family management, so the imperial examination is naturally easy, but what about me? Han Chuang, who has been studying hard for decades, may not find a good way out.
Thinking of this, Duan Haichao kowtowed harder, his forehead bleeding, "Master, you are like a god in the hearts of students. Students worship you and surrender to you, but you are not good at words, and you said the wrong thing in a moment of confusion... "
"Oh?" Xiao Chen sneered playfully, as if teasing a dying mouse, "Then according to your opinion, this governor is no longer Lord Qingtian?"
boom!
Duan Haichao was stunned immediately, his face was full of extreme fear and despair, his face was so pale that it seemed as if someone had put a knife to his neck, and of course, there was also the extreme unwillingness in his heart.
He has not yet skyrocketed to greatness!
Seeing how frightened he looked, Xiao Chen shook his head and smiled. He was too lazy to continue playing. He just raised his hand and said, "Okay, don't risk life and death. Although the governor loves killing people, he never Kill those who are useful to you."
"I would like to ask you, are Feng Daoyun and his group secretly instigating this student riot? Have they joined forces with others, for example, officials from Daotai Mansion?"
Duan Haichao breathed a long sigh of relief. A feeling of surviving a disaster made him weakly fall to the ground. He wiped a cold sweat and then regained consciousness. Suddenly, he became nervous again and struggled to steal. After taking a look at Xiao Chen's expression, he said bravely: "No...no."
"My Lord, forgive me. The students only heard this. They didn't say the rest. The students really don't know!"
"But if the Governor needs it, the students can find a way to check it out!"
Xiao Chen's side is his only way out. No matter what, Duan Haichao must let himself hold Xiao Chen's thigh tightly and never be driven away.
"What can you find out?" Xiao Chen shook his head, not concealing his contempt for him, but he already had another plan in his heart, so he didn't talk nonsense with Duan Haichao and just said, "However, since you sincerely surrender, My Lord, you can stay."
"In this case, I will give you a job. You should do it well first."
When Duan Haichao heard this, his eyes suddenly shone, he kowtowed as if pounding garlic, and said repeatedly: "Thank you, Lord Governor! Thank you, Lord Governor!"
"Students must be on top of their game and not give up even if they die!"
Xiao Chen raised his hand and was impatient because of his quarrel, "Okay, starting from tomorrow, you will pay attention to everything in Weiyang City for the governor and investigate all the forces."
"Just pretend to be a tourist and live here all the time. Xiang Yichun will contact you."
"yes!"
"Thank you, Lord! The students will do their best to serve the Lord, please rest assured, Lord!"
Duan Haichao burst into tears of gratitude and kowtowed a few more times.
Xiao Chen shook his head, and before he finished kowtowing, he stood up and left with Xiang Yichun.
After leaving Shengping Inn, Xiao Chen and Xiang Yichun returned to the backyard of Zuixian Tower in the dark.
The largest restaurant in Weiyang City was still very lively with singing and dancing.
Xiang Yichun bowed and asked in a low voice: "Master Governor, do you really plan to accept this person? Could he be a spy sent by Jingnan Academy?"
"No." Xiao Chen sneered, unable to hide his contempt, "This kind of thing is not popular in Jingnan Academy. Feng Daoyun will not assign such an important task to him. Naturally, if he wants to stay here with the governor, such a slut I won’t want anyone who is on both ends of the spectrum.”
"Then, why did the governor still...?" Xiang Yichun was puzzled.
Xiao Chen smiled, leisurely looked at the excitement in the restaurant, and said meaningfully: "Now that the governor is giving him work, it is naturally to let him replace you and attract a wave of attention."
"Since it's a scapegoat that comes to your doorstep, why wouldn't I use it?"
"Brother Xiang, starting from tomorrow, you will also investigate all the forces in Weiyang City for my governor, but remember, you have to act in secret."
"This way, everything will go smoothly, understand?"
His eyes were slightly narrowed and his demeanor was calm. The light and shadow of various lanterns in the restaurant shrouded Xiao Chen's face, making his demeanor even more calm and leisurely.
Xiang Yichun immediately understood what Xiao Chen meant. For a moment, a look of great reverence appeared in his eyes, and he cupped his hands and said, "Yes!"
The governor's strategizing saved them, the servants, a lot of effort and less danger.
How lucky you are to have such a wise master!
Xiao Chen waved his hand with a smile and said: "Okay, I know that you are so impressed by my wisdom and martial arts. No need to say more, just go and get to work."
