The visitor is Peng Yue, the governor of Donghai County.
As soon as he entered the door, he saw Guan Yongning sitting inside.
He couldn't help but said in surprise: "Guan Juncheng, why are you also in Xiping Village?"
"Could it be..."
"As you think."
Guan Yongning said awkwardly.
"Hahaha, not bad, not bad."
Peng Yue didn't care at all, "You finally got what you wanted."
"I am here to congratulate you."
"I hope that by following Mr. Zhao, you can show your talents and no longer be buried."
"you do not mind?"
Zhao Ping was also a little surprised.
"Why should you mind?"
Peng Yue asked back: "If I hadn't held the post of county guard and couldn't leave, I might have joined Xiping Village long ago."
"Even being a small steward is better than being a county guard in the Dawei Dynasty."
Forehead!
Zhao Ping was speechless for a while.
It's a pity that Xiping Village has become a hot spot for him.
Even the county governor wanted to come and join him.
Zhao Ping didn't dare to accept it.
After all, he is still a county guard. He is really sitting in Xiping Village doing that all day long. When the news reaches His Majesty's ears, it is another crime.
"Chief Peng, there is actually something I have always wanted to say to you, but I have never had the chance to say it."
Guan Yongning said: "I will tell you today while everyone is here."
"What words?"
Peng Yue asked.
For a moment, everyone's eyes were focused on Guan Yongning.
Guan Yongning said: "My lord, please give Donghai County to Mr. Zhao."
"With your talent and strategy, you can definitely bring Donghai County into an unprecedented period of prosperity."
"I don't know how many times better than you rule."
"this……"
Peng Yue's face turned dark.
Isn’t this a mockery of his poor governance?
But then I thought about it and realized that what Guan Yongning said was true.
Don’t you see, with Guan Yongning’s help, he is still managing Donghai County in a mess with his own strength.
No wonder it took ten years to stabilize the Diaoyutai.
Really defend with strength.
"What are you doing with this and that?"
Guan Yongning said: "Think about it for yourself, in Donghai County today, do more people listen to you, or do more people listen to Mr. Zhao?"
"this……"
Peng Yue was choked.
Today's Donghai County can really be regarded as Zhao Ping's world.
Originally, there were four major families that checked and balanced each other, but he, the county governor, could still restrain them with his official authority.
But now?
The Tong family of the four major families has become Zhao Ping's bag.
Because of Mu Qiaoqiao, the Mu family also obeyed Zhao Pingyan.
Only the Qian family and the Xu family are left.
Qian Duobao, who was sent by the Qian family, was also attracted by Zhao Ping to Xiping Village. He listened carefully to classes in school every day, completed the homework assigned by the teacher, and no longer wanted to be Zhao Ping's enemy.
As for the Xu family.
There must be someone sent here.
It's just that he hasn't arrived at Donghai County yet, and he doesn't know if he was intercepted by bandits or what happened. Anyway, Xu Qi'an and the others are very worried.
He even had hallucinations at one point.
I always felt that Zhao Ping might send troops to surround his house at any time.
Already planning to relocate.
Even the houses are put up for sale in shops.
Almost in name only.
Oh, yes, there is another rising star Tian Jia in Donghai County.
However, Tian Fuhai, the head of the Tian family, became Zhao Ping's vassal, and Tian Zhen, the eldest son, became Zhao Ping's follower.
Although he has the title of county guard.
But the real rights are really not as big as Mr. Zhao’s.
"So, stop holding it."
Guan Yongning continued to add Mongolian medicine, "Follow Mr. Zhao."
"I can't guarantee you anything else. At least under Mr. Zhao's management, your income will definitely double."
"And the people under your rule will also miss you."
"Isn't the purpose of becoming an official just to seek wealth and fame after death?"
"Now that you have the best of both worlds, why would you cling to a false reputation?"
"Furthermore, even if you join me, I will not take the position of county guard. You will still be the county guard."
"It's just that when sir needs your cooperation, you should cooperate more."
"It's no different from the current form. It just requires you to express your stance. Is it difficult?"
Peng Yue's face became more and more embarrassing.
But he also knew that what Guan Yongning said was very good.
Not to mention the big families in Donghai County, even the military power almost all obeyed Zhao Ping's arrangements.
He really exists in name only.
With a wry smile, Peng Yue bowed to Zhao Ping and saluted, "Mr. Zhao, I... No, I am willing to seek refuge in Xiping Village, and I hope you will accept it."
"Lord Sheriff, you can't do this."
Zhao Ping did not dare to accept his gift.
Instead, he turned sideways to avoid him, walked around in front of him, and helped him up with both hands.
"You are the county guard, and I am just a wine taster. I don't deserve such a great gift from you."
"And there is no such thing as surrendering or not. Let's work together to make Donghai County more and more prosperous."
Guan Yongning also breathed a sigh of relief.
Now Donghai County is completely included in Mr. Zhao's jurisdiction.
After annexing Pingyan County further north, Mr. Zhao's territory expanded.
Based on two counties, continuous development will make His Majesty jealous even if he does not proclaim himself emperor.
No one knows what the future holds.
We can only take one step at a time.
The next step was to tell Peng Yue what happened in Yuzhou and their response.
Peng Yue was also sighing after hearing this.
He even secretly praised Guan Yongning's brilliant decision-making.
I took refuge with Mr. Zhao early.
Otherwise, once the King of Yuzhou succeeds in his rebellion, as an important minister of the former dynasty, he will definitely be the first to be purged.
Now we have Zhao Ping to protect us.
No matter what the outcome of Yuzhou will be, he will eventually be able to settle down.
boom!
However, just as they finished speaking, the door was kicked open.
Everyone was shocked.
Li Hu and Liu Mengru directly pulled Zhao Ping behind them, stretched out their posture, and were ready to fight at any time.
But when they recognized the person, they all had doubtful looks on their faces.
Liu Mengru said angrily: "Ying Yi, can't you knock on the door or just open the door and come in?"
"Why bother with the door?"
"It didn't offend you. It's fine now. It got kicked like this by you and has to trouble Lu Xiu again."
Ying Yi did not answer her, but stared at Zhao Ping and asked in a cold voice: "Is what you just said true or false?"
"What is true or false?"
Zhao Ping asked rhetorically.
But he already had his own thoughts in his mind.
Ying Yi is a peerless master.
There are several situations for such masters.
First, the hermit master.
He inherited a certain sect or unique skill, but then he was unwilling to become an official and hid in the countryside to cultivate his mind and character.
Ying Yi has been active.
It seemed like he was looking for something, but it obviously didn't fit this situation.
Second, from the killer organization.
The manpower of the killer organization is often required to perform certain assassination operations.
But Yingyi didn't.
Not consistent either.
Third, masters trained by aristocratic families.
In order to snatch the acacia wine formula, the people in the capital sent many people, and there was no shortage of escorts and followers.
The only one who can compete with Ying Yi one by one is the guard Liu Yi led by Liu Wenhao.
It can even be said that Liu Yi may not be Ying Yi's opponent.
This means that the identity of the family behind Ying Yi is higher than Liu Lai, the Minister of Household Affairs in the capital.
Ying Yi is looking for someone again.
The age is also gradually increasing, and now it is about six years old.
Combined with the fact that the current prince is not His Majesty's biological child, it is not difficult to guess that Ying Yi is looking for the replaced princess.
She is His Majesty's sidekick.
That's why she was so furious when she heard His Majesty was in trouble that she broke into the house.
Sure enough, after hearing Zhao Ping's question, Ying Yi asked: "Your Majesty went on an expedition and the King of Yuzhou rebelled. Is it true or false?"
"Absolutely true."
Zhao Ping said.
"Can you take me with you on this expedition?"
Shadow asked.
"Can."
Zhao Ping agreed without hesitation.
Regardless of whether his guess is correct or not, just having a master like Yingyi by his side can directly increase his safety factor several times.
"Thank you."
Ying Yi showed no politeness, bowed and bowed, then retreated.
"How could she do this?"
When Liu Mengru saw this, she said angrily: "Isn't it clear that you don't take your husband into consideration?"
"Do you really think that she is a peerless master and there is nothing we can do against her?"
"My lord, how about I lead the Flying Eagle Army to capture her and give her a good whipping so that she will be more respectful to you."
"That's not necessary."
Zhao Ping shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Her heart is not here. Even if we force her to stay with us, she will not help us at all."
"It will even become a thunder that may explode at any time."
"Then you take her with you, don't be afraid..."
Liu Mengru didn't finish what she said.
Zhao Ping understood what she meant and said with a smile: "Ying Yi is worried about Your Majesty."
"What?"
Liu Mengru was even more shocked, "Are you worried about Your Majesty?"
"You mean Ying Yi is someone close to His Majesty?"
"pretty close."
"Why do you say that?"
Zhao Ping told his guess again.
"So your Majesty is really inhumane?"
Liu Mengru grasped the key point and asked: "Then why did Queen Hao give birth to a prince, no, a princess?"
