Chapter 54: A Dragon and a Snake Meet a Wind and Thunder in Jingkou Chapter 54: Diao Kui maintains integrity and is high-spirited

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Liu Yu gritted his teeth and turned to look at Xiao Wenshou who was standing behind him: "Mom, the baby will come as soon as he goes."

A trace of nervousness flashed in Xiao Wenshou's eyes: "Dalang, why don't you eat first before leaving? Diao Jishi has just taken office. You are going to see him like this, so you have to be well prepared."

Liu Yu was clear in his heart. After all, Xiao Wenshou was also an official lady, so she still knew a thing or two about these things. Maybe this time was the Hongmen Banquet, and she meant to prepare herself, at least to bring a few reliable brothers with her, so as not to Suffered a loss.

However, Liu Yu then thought about it. Yesterday, he won the position of military leader, which greatly angered the local people in Jingkou. Under such circumstances, Diao Kui did not dare to attack him to provoke a civil uprising. Today, Diao Mao came. Please come to the door yourself. The whole village has seen this, and it cannot be hacked silently.

Besides, as an upright person, it was my duty to see the governor and I couldn't shirk it. Even if I push him once or twice, can I never see Diao Kui again for the rest of my life? If he pushed back and blocked him, Diao Kui would think that he was afraid of him, and he would lose his temper!

Thinking of this, Liu Yu smiled slightly and said, "Mom, today Governor Diao is inviting me to discuss official matters. I have no choice but to go. Don't worry, I will come as soon as I go."

He said, looking at Liu Daolian and Liu Daogui, his eyes flashed: "Second brother, third brother, take good care of mother, wait for the eldest brother to come back for dinner."

Liu Daogui said loudly: "Brother, please go safely. We will wait here for your return."

Liu Daolian smiled innocently: "Brother, we have something delicious to eat tonight. Mom said I can make a chicken!"

Liu Yu laughed, didn't say much, turned around and left, rolled his eyes, picked up the donkey, and followed closely.

An hour later, outside the governor's mansion.

Liu Yu stood still outside the door of the mansion, and Diao Mao behind him followed him panting. Neither of them said anything along the way. Liu Yu was walking like flying, and Diao Mao was holding the donkey and wanted to follow, but he couldn't. It wasn't too difficult. It wasn't until here that Liu Yu stopped, and then he came over panting heavily. While wiping the sweat on his face, he said: "Liu, Liu Lizheng, you, you are walking too fast. "

Liu Yu's eyes flashed coldly. He looked at the Governor's Mansion. Three times the number of sergeants on duty had been deployed at the door. He recognized some of the faces. They were the soldiers Diao Kui brought to the ring that day. Now their swords were entering. The sheath and the head of the spear he held were also wrapped in black cloth. Obviously, they were complying with the Jingkou rules that day.

Liu Yu felt relieved. Regardless of whether Diao Kui was pretending or not, it was clear that the lesson he had learned that day had achieved its purpose. He took a deep breath, strode in, and walked straight into the gate of the Governor's Mansion.

The courtyard was still there, with a dozen petty officials in blue robes and caps running around, and a few people dressed as servants sweeping the courtyard. Except for the few sergeants at the door, no sergeants with weapons could be seen.

There were no archers on the roofs on both sides. Liu Yu thought to himself that he seemed to be worrying too much. After all, Diao Kui was also an official of the imperial court, so he would not set up an ambush in the governor's mansion. just.

Today, Diao Kui was dressed in official robes, kneeling on a small couch in the governor's hall. Liu Yi stood aside with his hands down. The small couch in front of him was piled with official documents.

Liu Yu strode in, stood still in the hall, bowed his hands and said, "Liu Yu, who is from Suanshan Township, has seen Diao Jishi!"

Diao Kui raised his head, with a smile on his face: "Liu Lizheng is here, very good, can you accept my kindness?"

Liu Yu said calmly: "The good intentions of the envoy are appreciated by my humble duty, but I will not receive any reward for no merit. I would never dare to accept these things!"

Diao Kui's face darkened and he looked at Diao Mao. He was so frightened that Diao Mao quickly said: "I have explained it several times, but Liu Lizheng..."

Diao Kui suddenly raised his hand and said in a deep voice: "Okay, I understand. Liu Lizheng, these things are just my gratitude for accepting your reminder yesterday and telling me this Jingkou Law. There is no It means something else. Since you don’t want it, I won’t force it.”

Liu Yu smiled slightly: "If your envoy can understand the sentiments of the people, it will be a blessing to the people of Jingkou. Diaojiayuan said, you have called your subordinates here this time because you have official business to explain. What is it?"

Diao Kui's brows raised, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "Well, in fact, Liu Lizheng should also know that the northern captives are about to go south. The imperial court has issued an order. The land is divided into north and south, and the people, old and young, must have money. , make every effort to fight against the national crisis."

"And when I went out to Xuzhou this time, I also donated all my family property for military supplies. Liu Lizheng should know this."

Liu Yu's heart moved. It seemed that Diao Kui took the initiative to put forward this lofty slogan, to protect his family and the country, and to sacrifice his family for the country. Obviously, there was some follow-up dirty trick.

This Diao Kui donated money to get an official position in order to frantically plunder the local people and seize the powerful northern refugees as his own. How could other ordinary people make deals with the country like him?

Thinking of this, Liu Yu said in a deep voice: "Chief Diao is devoted to the country and admires his humble position. It's just that I, the people of Jingkou, have paid taxes and levies over the years and have never violated the laws of the country. You are the servant here, and I am the one in all townships in Jingkou." The servants of each village."

Having said this, he looked at Liu Yi: "Liu Zheng, what I said is right."

Liu Yi nodded and was about to speak when Diao Kui said: "Liu Lizheng, please don't misunderstand what I mean. I didn't say that the people in Jingkou had stolen taxes or evaded service before. I just said that now With the national crisis facing us, everyone should contribute more than usual, right?"

Liu Yu's expression changed, and he probably heard what Diao Kui meant, and said in a deep voice: "Diao Jishi, the imperial court has its own laws and regulations, and even in this humble position, I have not seen or received the imperial court's order to increase taxes and levy."

Diao Kui laughed: "Liu Lizheng probably forgot something. Look, what is it?"

Diao Kui waved his hand, and Diao Hong stood up in the corner with a sneer. He had changed into a green official robe today, but he was holding the emperor's scepter in his hand!

Liu Yu's heart sank rapidly. The situation this time was different from that night. It was a holiday for Diao Hong, who had no official status, and he could not give orders or cure people.

But today Diao Kui is the military governor of the state and can issue any order on behalf of the emperor, but as long as he is upright, he can only obey his orders!

Liu Yu gritted his teeth and said, "Since the Emperor's Scepter is here, may I ask Governor Diao how much tax will be added and how many dings will be taken?"