County Sheriff Peng Yue also received the news, but he did not rush over to greet Liu Wenhao immediately.
Instead, he found Jun Cheng, the part-time master Guan Yongning.
"Sir, you guessed it right. The capital has indeed sent someone. What should I do now?"
The moment he saw Jun Cheng, Peng Yue explained his purpose of coming.
"Still the same countermeasures as before."
"Follow it step by step and wait and see."
Jun Cheng thought for a moment and said, "This is Donghai County, and it is your territory."
"Here, you, the fourth-rank official, are the highest officials. As long as those important officials in the court are not here, you can ignore them completely."
"As long as you follow your heart and do it, no one will dare to trouble you."
"Of course, I prefer you to side with Zhao Ping."
"You have also seen the grand event today. Just the opening of a cloth shop can cause a sensation in the entire Donghai County."
"What if the acacia wine in his hand also opens?"
"There is also the soap, frosting sugar, escort agency, and the most important thing is Zhao Ping's medical skills. He can conquer the plague and is called a miracle doctor. His future is absolutely limitless."
"Only by making good friends with him can you remain invincible in the many fish and shrimp games."
"But Liu Wenhao is the eldest son of Liu Lai, the Minister of Household Affairs."
Peng Yue reiterated: "If I offend Liu Wenhao now, if his father says something bad in front of His Majesty, I'm afraid I will have to stay in Donghai County for the rest of my life and don't even think about moving."
"hehe."
Guan Yongning sneered and said disdainfully: "When has it been? You still want to move?"
"Let me tell you, the people who covet the acacia wine brewed by Zhao Ping are not the Minister of the Ministry of Finance and his family. If the prediction is correct, I am afraid that all the important officials in the court have already been dispatched."
"Donghai County is the first stop for their game."
"And you are at the center of the whirlpool. It is impossible to offend no one."
"The most important thing right now is to save lives."
"Make friends with Zhao Ping, have a deep friendship, and become brothers who share life and death."
"Then follow your heart and protect the people of Donghai County."
"This way, it will be okay."
"Is Zhao Ping so capable?"
Peng Yue said in shock.
He also understood Zhao Ping and knew that the other party had some extraordinary abilities.
For example, conquering the plague, brewing acacia wine, writing "Jianjin Wine" and so on.
But these are mostly businessmen's ways. Can they influence the court's decision?
What does it have to do with the common people again?
"Don't underestimate Zhao Ping."
Guan Yongning said seriously: "Similarly, don't underestimate the way of a merchant."
"If a country wants to be strong and stable, two things are essential."
"First, military strength."
“Only with strong soldiers and horses can we be able to control the country internally and secure it externally.”
"Second, economy."
"Only when the people are rich and people are well fed and clothed can prosperity be achieved."
"Zhao Ping can solve the problem of banditry in Donghai County that has been unable to be solved in the past years with just his bodyguards. This shows that he has the ability to train and command troops."
"You go to Xiping Village again and listen to what the people there are saying?"
"Look at the smiles and contentment on their faces."
"Xu Tianhua has been away from Yun'an County for more than a month, but not only has there been no incident there, but it has become peaceful and peaceful."
"These are all the contributions of Zhao Ping."
"With Zhao Ping's talents, it is easy to govern a country."
"To be disrespectful, today's imperial court is extremely corrupt. Even the brave and skilled soldiers of the Flying Eagle Army can be killed at will, and even the money and food for disaster relief can be misappropriated. The collapse is not far away."
"The most important thing is that our Majesty is old and sick, and it may be difficult to support him. He only has a prince under his knees, who is only six years old."
"Is he worthy of the big job?"
"Once His Majesty passes away, it's hard to say whether the future Wei dynasty will be named Chen or not."
"So Lord Sheriff, stop thinking about promotion and becoming a capital official. Staying in Donghai County honestly is the right way to live in a corner."
"If we can follow Zhao Ping closely, we might be able to get a sip of broth."
"It's definitely much better than going to the capital to be an official. At least you won't have to worry about your life."
hiss!
Peng Yue took a breath of cold air.
Zhao Ping is so powerful?
Without Jun Cheng's analysis, he really didn't have much idea.
He just regarded Zhao Ping as a talent that could be cultivated. After all, Zhao Ping was familiar with Xu Tianhua, he could brew acacia wine, and he also knew medical skills.
Peng Yue had never thought about governing the country and bringing peace to the country.
This was reminded by Guan Yongning, which reminded Peng Yue of a palace secret.
It was Li He who poured it out unobstructedly after he was drunk.
Your Majesty actually has no children. The baby Queen Hao gave birth to was a girl six years ago. Some people with ulterior motives deliberately changed it into a boy in order to consolidate their status.
He became the current prince.
Peng Yue pondered for a while before making up his mind to tell Jun Cheng about the matter and listen to the old gentleman's opinion.
"What did you say?"
After hearing this story, Guan Yongning stepped forward and grabbed Peng Yue's collar, and said coldly: "Are you serious?"
"It should be true."
Peng Yue said: "It was revealed by a young eunuch in the palace after drinking."
"No wonder, no wonder."
Guan Yongning let go of Peng Yue and kept circling in the study, murmuring.
"Sir, what's the wonder? You should hurry up and tell me. Don't let me guess. Even with my brain, I can't guess it."
Peng Yue said anxiously.
The secret has been revealed, and the important thing is to get some information that is beneficial to you from this secret.
In order to survive peacefully in troubled times.
"If my estimate is correct, our Emperor should be infertile."
Guan Yongning's words instantly petrified Peng Yue.
"This, this, how is this possible?"
Peng Yue said in disbelief: "Didn't Queen Hao give birth to a baby girl?"
"Yes, Queen Hao did give birth to a baby girl, but can you guarantee that the baby girl has His Majesty's dragon blood?"
Guan Yongning asked back: "You know, although our Majesty is not very fond of women, there are still three thousand beauties in the harem, right?"
"Even if you are busy dealing with government affairs every day, there will always be times when you get drunk, right?"
"After so many years, I have favored one, two, three or four concubines. Is it normal for palace maids to be like that?"
"But have you ever heard of anyone giving birth to an heir?"
"In addition to the prince, are there other princes and princesses in the palace today?"
"this……"
Peng Yue thought about it carefully and felt extremely terrifying.
The palace and the court were so terrifying.
It's simply not a place for people.
Especially for a person with a weak brain like him, if he really went to a place like that and was eaten by someone, he would probably not even have his bones and dregs left.
"Master Sheriff, you must keep this matter in your stomach."
Guan Yongning warned: "No one should mention it again."
"Don't even tell your wife or heirs."
"Even if you follow Zhao Ping in the future, if Zhao Ping asks, it's best not to tell him."
"The prince does not have dragon blood. Once word spreads, it will definitely cause turmoil in the entire Dawei Dynasty."
"The lives of ordinary people are already difficult enough, and they cannot bear any more hardships."
"Even for the sake of all the people in the world, you have to promise me."
"I beg you."
With that said, Guan Yongning even went to kneel down to Peng Yue.
"Sir, please get up quickly."
Peng Yue hurriedly stopped him, "Sir, he is devoted to the people and is someone I respect."
"He reminded me everywhere so that I could retain my original intention. He is half my teacher. How dare I kneel down to you?"
"I promise sir, I will never mention it to outsiders."
Peng Yue promised and even swore an oath in front of Guan Yongning, which reassured Guan Yongning.
The strategy was given, and Guan Yongning urged Peng Yue to leave.
Solve Liu Wenhao's matter as soon as possible, otherwise he will have a conflict with Zhao Ping if it is too late.
Don’t be afraid of conflict.
But the key is that there are so many innocent people around.
There will inevitably be casualties.
The two of them are the two top officials in Donghai County, so naturally they have to protect the people under their rule.
Peng Yue did not dare to neglect, bid farewell to Guan Yongning, and rode quickly towards Buzhuang, Xiping Village.
Even though there were officers and soldiers clearing the way, there were too many people and the speed was more than twice as slow as usual.
At this time, Liu Wenhao had led people all the way to the outside of Xiping Village Buzhuang without any hindrance.
The shop is not big, but it has five windows.
There is a desk at each window, and the desk is covered with the Four Treasures of the Study.
There is a person sitting behind, writing furiously.
Next to him is a waiter, asking customers one by one for the pieces of cloth they need.
Every time someone asks a question, the person sitting behind the counter will quickly write based on the customer's answer, and then give the price.
Pay the money with one hand and deliver the goods with the other hand.
Open today, no deliveries will be made.
On the periphery, there is a group of men in fine clothes, all holding weapons in their hands, acting as guards.
Further outside were officers and soldiers, also holding weapons in their hands, maintaining order.
Although there are many people, it is not chaotic.
Everything is in order.
Of course, these are not the things that attract Liu Wenhao.
The most attractive place for him was a large square table placed in the front. On the table were more than ten bottles of wine, dozens of soaps, and sacks of frosting sugar.
The wine flask was uncovered and the aroma was overflowing.
Liu Wenhao smelled it and knew it was acacia wine.
Just at this time, a person came forward and asked loudly: "I want to draw a lottery, how many pieces of cloth do I need to buy at least?"
lottery?
What number?
Liu Wenhao was curious and did not speak immediately, but wanted to see what happened.
