The sun was setting in the west, it was getting late, and the lights in the county governor's mansion were brightly lit.
At this time, the front yard of the Sheriff's Mansion was very lively. The courtyard was filled with tables, with fruit snacks and drinks on them, which were very exquisite.
The chefs in the back kitchen were very busy. For this banquet, several big restaurants were closed. The master chefs all came to the county governor's house and were busy cooking.
Because we were notified only in the afternoon, the time was tight, so we invited many chefs for fear that the food would not be cooked in time.
At the entrance of the government office in the front yard, Zhou Ping personally stood here to greet every guest.
"Hey, Mr. Zhou, why are you here in person?"
After a chubby business owner got off the carriage, he saw Zhou Ping and trotted over.
This person was the most active bidder on the day Liu Jia sold his property.
"Shopkeeper Zhao is here. Today the Sheriff officially takes office. He is hosting a banquet for distinguished guests. I should come to greet him personally."
"Hey, look at my memory. I forgot that Mr. Zhou is now the county magistrate. You should be called Mr. Zhou. Mr. Zhou, please forgive me."
"Whatever you say, it's all for the sake of serving you. Please come in quickly. Someone will arrange a place for you inside."
"Okay, kids, bring all the gifts in."
Boxes of gifts were carried in, and Zhou Ping immediately welcomed new guests.
Everyone who came here nodded and bowed very politely after seeing Zhou Ping.
Everyone knows that since Liu Jia fled, the Zhou family has become the largest family in the county, and its business scale has even exceeded that of the Liu family in its heyday.
In the past, there were two tigers competing in Weihu County, but now the Zhou family dominates.
And not only that, Zhou Ping was also valued by the new county governor Nie Chen and became the county magistrate, in charge of all government affairs in the county.
Zhou Ping has become one person below ten thousand people in Weihu County, and his status is extremely prominent.
You must know that merchants doing business and paying taxes, as well as land deeds and house deeds, are all government affairs and are in charge of the county magistrate.
It can be said that Zhou Ping is in charge of businessmen like them. Their former partners and competitors are now their immediate bosses. How can they not be frightened?
Letting a businessman occupy such an important position is simply like a rat watching the warehouse, and it is strange that he does not keep watch and steals for personal gain.
But Zhou Ping didn't do this. Instead of using his position to benefit himself, he also disclosed his tax return, making it clear that he had not paid a penny less in taxes, and he did not suppress his peers, but instead supported their business. , take the initiative to give them profits.
Zhou Ping's status and character made the merchants in the county respect him even more and follow his lead.
Soon, all the guests arrived. The merchants gathered together, the squires sat in another area, and the generals opened several tables by themselves.
Lin Guang, Yue Dongwen, Qi Wujiang, Qi Huan, Dazhuang and others, some came by themselves, and some came with their families to witness the moment when their lord was officially appointed.
Not long after, delicacies were served one after another, and Nie Chen and Weng Qiuchan also walked out of the backyard.
The location outside the main hall is not a large round table, but small square tables, and there are not many seats.
There is a long table in the middle, and there are several small tables on both sides.
After Nie Chen walked out, the scene suddenly became lively. Everyone stood up, clasped their hands and bowed,
"Greetings to the Sheriff!"
Nie Chen smiled slightly and said,
"Everyone is welcome to come and attend my banquet, but this time the person you want to meet is not me, but another important person."
At this moment, Eunuch Zeng’s shrill voice came,
"His Royal Highness the Sixth Prince has arrived!"
In the backyard corridor, the Sixth Prince walked in front, Eunuch Zeng and Zhao Fanhai followed, and behind them were two maids.
Everyone bent down and hugged their hands again and said,
"Meet His Highness the Sixth Prince!"
There are many important people here who have met the Sixth Prince. When the Sixth Prince came, Liu Hu took them and other wealthy people to greet him.
It was definitely looking at the Sixth Prince.
The Sixth Prince walked to the middle, stood in front of Nie Chen, and said with a smile,
"Everyone is excused, please get up quickly. I believe that many of you here have met me. Today, I am enjoying myself with the people and attending the banquet with you."
"good!"
Someone below cheered and clapped.
The sixth prince continued,
"Everyone, I have one more thing to announce when I am here."
"I believe everyone knows that when I came here, I was greeted by Liu Hu, the previous governor.
It's a pity that at that time, I was blinded by Liu Hu's hypocrisy and mistakenly regarded him as a good official!
This man was ambitious and committed all kinds of evil. When Master Nie led the rebels to resist Man Di, he stabbed his compatriots in the back!
Such treacherous people can be said to be utterly heartless and outraged by both humans and gods!
When I found out, I was very angry and went to accuse Liu Hu, but he put him under house arrest in Dongyuan!
Fortunately, Master Nie raised a rebel army and defeated Wu Dao. Liu Hu, who imprisoned members of the royal family, oppressed the people and persecuted his compatriots, beheaded him in public!
I was rescued by Lord Nie. I sighed in my heart at Lord Nie's loyalty, so I wrote to the court and asked my father to canonize Lord Nie!
As for my father, who has a deep understanding of righteousness and a keen eye for pearls, he issued an imperial edict to formally appoint Mr. Nie as the governor of Weihu County, and also gave him the title of General Weihu to command the three armies and guard the border!
At the same time, my father also issued a decree to the king, asking him to become a disciple of Lord Nie, and to learn from Lord Nie the strategies for governing the country and the ability to stabilize the people and defend the enemy.
This matter was announced by Eunuch Cao of the imperial palace and handed over by Mr. Zhao, the doctor in the Ministry of Personnel. There is irrefutable proof!
Today, I also allow you all to witness my king's apprenticeship. In the future, if my king behaves disobediently and disrespects his teacher, you can all supervise and admonish me! "
After speaking, Eunuch Cao and Master Zhao each opened an imperial edict. The guards lit the torches and illuminated the words clearly.
The people below looked at the black and white words on the paper and the jade seal mark, and nodded, indicating that this was true.
At this time, the maids moved chairs and brought tea.
Nie Chen, who was wearing a county guard's official robe, sat on the chair, while His Highness the Sixth Prince brought tea.
Eunuch Cao shouted,
"Sixth Prince Ji Kun is now an adult. He has left the imperial court to study under his master. He should be humble and eager to learn, and respect his master.
Nie Chen, the governor of the county, is loyal to the country and loyal to the country. He hopes that you will teach your highness the prince well, and he will not hesitate to teach you and train him to become a good man.
A teacher is like a boat, traveling thousands of miles without danger.
A teacher is like light, as subtle as it reaches far.
Hundreds of officials saw the ceremony, and all the people witnessed it.
The sixth prince, Ji Kun, offers tea to become his disciple! "
The Sixth Prince picked up the tea cup, came to Nie Chen, bowed and served tea with both hands.
"Ji Kun meets the teacher!"
Nie Chen picked up the tea cup, took a sip, then placed it on the tray of the maid next to him, and helped the sixth prince up.
The apprenticeship ceremony is completed.
There is no complicated etiquette of kneeling three times and knocking nine times. The strong wind is martial and does not pay attention to those.
