Qingyun County Government Mansion.
Ding Guomin, the county magistrate, was having dinner with several county officials, his brows full of sorrow.
Although he is the county magistrate, it is the second-in-command county magistrate who controls the real power.
The county magistrate's surname is Wu, and his single name is Yong.
Wu Yong was supported by the Du family, and Wu Yong was basically in charge of all matters in Qingyun County.
Ding Guomin is just a puppet on the surface.
The chief bookkeeper and the clerk did not take sides and adhered to the golden mean.
"Ding Zhixian, why are you looking so sad?" Wu Yong, the magistrate of Wu County, was in a good mood. He took the people who were about to go on duty to sit down and prepared a table of good wine and food.
Naturally, the chief bookkeeper and the clerk would not refuse the invitation of this powerful second-in-command.
In fact, everyone knows very well what makes Wu County Cheng happy?
Ding Guomin pursed his lips, forced a smile, and said: "I just didn't sleep well last night and am a little tired..."
"Oh?" Upon hearing this, Wu Xian Cheng pretended to hold Ding Guomin's hand and said, "Sir, you don't have to be like this. Why don't you come with me to Wangchun Tower tonight to ensure that you sleep soundly tonight."
Ding Guomin took out his palm without leaving a trace. Wu Xian Cheng's face was slightly cold. He had wooed Ding Guomin not once or twice, but Ding Guomin always found various reasons to shirk.
It was clear that he wanted to clear up the relationship with the Du family, which made Wu Xiancheng lose his patience.
Bang——
Wu Yong placed the wine glass heavily on the table, with a displeased expression on his face, and said, "President Ding, do you know what happened in Hailong County today?"
When the chief clerk and the clerk heard this, they put down their chopsticks and pricked up their ears.
Ding Guomin's expression changed quietly. Of course he had heard about it.
The new Prince You seemed to have injured Du Xiu, a direct descendant of the Du family, and also took away Zhu Ruming, the governor of Hailong County.
This is simply dancing on the head of a tiger.
Ding Guomin thought that with the arrival of a member of the royal family, even if his life was difficult, at least it would not be too bad.
How did you know that this new prince is so bold and wild?
On the first day of arrival, it shocked the entire Hailong County!
How can you live in peace if you offend the Du family?
Can there be good fruit to eat?
"That good-for-nothing King You thought this was Kyoto and beat the young master of the Du family in public. What awaits him will be endless hell..."
Ding Guomin's face was even more ugly. The Wu county magistrate was beating him.
The Du family is here to cover the sky with one hand, and this King You... is afraid that he will really suffer.
"The head of the Du family has spoken and asked Prince You to go and apologize in person... Otherwise, he will be unable to move forward!" Wu Yong picked up the wine glass and threatened in a sinister tone: "I wonder what County Magistrate Ding feels?"
The chief clerk and the clerk didn't say anything. They were used to being transparent.
The game between the two bosses is not something they can interfere with.
Just then, footsteps sounded.
Wu Yong smiled when he heard the sound, looked at the door, and pointedly said: "It seems that His Highness Prince You lasted shorter than I thought..."
Ding Guomin and the three of them felt their hearts tremble at the same time. If King You really admitted his mistake and apologized like this, then everyone's life would be even more difficult in the future.
The Du family... is becoming more and more powerful.
Thinking of this, Ding Guomin's heart doubled, and he really couldn't hold it anymore.
Wu Yong's people arrived, walking in a hurry.
When Wu Yong saw this, he couldn't help showing a look of pride and said: "Let me guess... Did King You kneel down and kowtow in public, begging the Du family for forgiveness? In the end, the Du family and King You reached a cooperation?" "
If King You is a smart man, this is the most ideal result.
Ding Guomin has no hope. A prince who is not favored by the current government should choose this way.
However, Wu Yong's people spoke with fear: "Your Majesty the County Chief... The Du Family... The Du Family..."
"How is the Du family?" Wu Yong was a little unhappy.
"The Du family... was destroyed!"
Snap!
The cup in Wu Yong's hand fell on the table, and the wine spilled out, splashing all over him.
"You bastard, what are you talking about?"
The man was so frightened that he knelt down and said: "I saw it with my own eyes. King You... killed everyone in the Du family... The remaining people... were taken away and said that they would slowly torture... the Du family My house was ransacked..."
Bang——
Wu Yong's legs weakened and he fell to the ground, his eyes losing focus.
Ding Guomin stayed for a long time to make sure he heard correctly. His eyes suddenly lit up and he asked again: "How is the situation now?"
"The Du family... is full of people, King You's guards are cleaning up... King You has gone back..."
Ding Guomin turned to look at Wu Yong, whose face was ashen, with determination flashing in his eyes.
Bang——
Ding Guomin slammed the table angrily, and said with anger: "The Du family ignored the law and brought trouble to the neighbors... Now they dare to attempt rebellion. They really deserve to be killed."
"This county is so brave that we are risking our lives to report Qingyun County Magistrate Wu Yong. He is corrupt, perverts the law, harms the people, and embezzles tens of thousands of taels of money!"
"Come here, capture Wu County Cheng and send him to prison!"
Everyone in the room looked at the magistrate.
Wu Yong looked even more horrified.
Ding Guomin squinted his eyes and stared at the chief registrar and the clerk with a dangerous aura: "I wonder what the chief registrar and the clerk think?"
"I think this is very reasonable!"
The chief registrar and the clerk stood up without thinking and said respectfully.
The situation has become clear. Since the Du family has been destroyed, it's not a compliment.
Although it is only a branch of the Du family, this King You is obviously more ruthless.
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Hailong County.
Silent Teahouse.
Before the sun set, many dignitaries had already arrived.
The tea house is in the east and Du's house is in the west.
Naturally, they had already heard about the Du family and the newly arrived Prince You.
The major families were very interested and arrived one after another.
They maintain their identity and reputation, so naturally they will not go there to eavesdrop or peek in person, but will enjoy tea here.
In addition to the Du family, the other three major families, the Ruan family, the Lan family, and the Jia family, have all arrived.
"Jiaozhou has been peaceful for too long... We have to thank King You for creating a little fun for us." The Ruan family spoke with a chuckle.
People from all major families also smiled tacitly.
Are there still few people who challenge their order and authority?
But what's the result? The grass on the grave is already as tall as a person.
The past three governors are the best examples.
This is a fourth-grade border official, he should be killed or he should be killed.
"I heard that His Highness Prince You has never been favored. He is now sixteen years old and has only entered the palace a handful of times."
Everyone chuckled, this kind of unpopular prince was no different from a loser.
Being sent to Jiaozhou and sealed was enough to explain a lot of problems. As long as Emperor Wu pampered him, he would not be allowed to come here.
"Our people have returned. It seems...it's over with the Du family." The people from the Jia family spoke.
None of the major families are worried about the Du family. Everyone is considered a friend. Although there are occasional disputes over interests, overall everything is harmonious.
"It's a pity... I haven't seen a prince kneel down and beg for mercy?"
"Don't say that, maybe this prince will still be our like-minded friend in the future!"
"makes sense!"
Everyone turned their heads to look at the people coming in a hurry.
"Master, what's wrong...the Du family...is completely destroyed!"
Everyone's proud expressions froze, as if a restraining spell had been cast.
"What did you say?"
"The whole family was destroyed?"
