Yang Yuan picked up the wine pot, filled the wine cup in front of him with wine, held it in his hand, and drank in small sips.
After a long while, Mr. Liu said: "Did you, Tiger Flag, hear something? Or do you want to do something to the governor?"
If someone from the Tiger Character Banner dared to say that Xu Tong had not been in Datong for a long time, he believed that it would not be unreasonable.
Yang Yuan smiled and said: "Mr. Liu, as Xu Tong's staff, there are some things that I don't need to say more. I can figure out some things after thinking about it."
Mr. Liu looked at Yang Yuan's face and said nothing.
Yang Yuan put down his wine glass and said: "Jingzhong will recruit Xu Tong to Beijing soon, and the new governor will come to Datong soon."
After hearing this, Mr. Liu softened, leaned back in his chair, and said to himself: "I have told him a long time ago that the money from Dai Wang's Mansion cannot be saved, as long as Dai Wang's Mansion admits that General Zhenguo's death was due to illness , if I can continue to stay in Datong and continue to be the governor, I won’t be able to earn back much money in the future.”
When he spoke, he had a sad look on his face.
Although Xu Tong did not pay much attention to him as a staff member, he was also a staff member of the governor after all. There were many people who were willing to curry favor with him, and he made more money than being a scholar in his hometown.
"It seems that Mr. Liu once gave Xu Tong an idea to bribe Dai Wangfu. It seems that Xu Tong did not accept it. It is a pity." Yang Yuan sighed with regret.
But I was shocked.
If Xu Tong's money really appeased the Datong clan, the Prince Dai's Palace would not impeach Xu Tong. Without this impeachment from the Prince Dai's Palace, I am afraid that Emperor Tianqi in the capital would not be so cruel as to replace the governor of Datong.
Thinking of this time, he couldn't help but look at Mr. Liu in front of him again.
He thought in his mind that people who could serve as governor's staff seemed to have some real abilities. If Xu Tong really followed Mr. Liu's idea in front of him, the things planned by his boss would probably go wrong, and he might have to plan again.
Mr. Liu looked at Yang Yuan in front of him and said: "You are right. When I discovered the body of General Zhenguo, I gave the governor an idea. I hope the governor would take out the money and put it up and down, and let General Zhenguo He died of illness. Unfortunately, the governor valued gold and silver too much, which led to the impeachment of Prince Dai."
Originally, he didn't have to say these words to others, but he couldn't help but say it to the person in front of him with the tiger character flag. It seemed that only in this way could he express his resentment and prove that the matter was not caused by his incompetence as a staff member.
"Unfortunately, it's too late." Yang Yuan said with a smile.
No matter how good the idea is, it's useless if Xu Tong doesn't listen.
Now that the new governor of Datong has almost arrived in the capital, it is useless even if the Prince's Palace makes another announcement saying that General Zhenguo died of illness. Xu Tong's departure from Datong is a foregone conclusion.
"Yes, everything is too late." As he said this, Mr. Liu grabbed the wine cup on the table, put it to his mouth, raised his head and drank the wine in one gulp.
Yang Yuan, who was opposite him, stood up, picked up the wine bottle, filled a glass for Mr. Liu, and sat down next to him.
Mr. Liu picked up the wine glass and drank it down again.
"The sorghum is strong, Mr. Liu, eat something to squeeze it down." Yang Yuan pushed the plate of peanuts forward.
"Hiccup!"
Mr. Liu let out a wine burp, grabbed the peanuts from the plate, put it into his mouth, and started chewing it, but he couldn't hide the disappointment on his face.
Yang Yuan poured a glass of wine for Mr. Liu, poured another glass for himself, put down the wine bottle, and said, "What are Mr. Liu's plans for the future?"
Mr. Liu glanced sideways at Yang Yuan, picked up the wine cup, and drank it all in one gulp.
After putting down the glass, he said: "Tell me why you came! Don't say anything. You came here just to tell me the news on purpose. I don't believe it."
"Mr. Liu is a smart man." Yang Yuan picked up the wine cup and took a sip.
Mr. Liu didn't speak, just looked at Yang Yuan.
Yang Yuan put down the wine cup in his hand and said: "When Zhang Wenhe was here before, Mr. Liu was not taken seriously by Xu Tong, but as Xu Tong's staff for many years, Mr. Liu must know a lot about Xu Tong!"
Mr. Liu hesitated for a moment and said, "Although I am not as valued by the governor as Zhang Wenhe, I am basically aware of the governor's affairs."
"Mr. Liu is drinking." Yang Yuan picked up the jug and filled the wine cup in front of Mr. Liu, then said immediately, "May I ask Mr. Liu, how much does Xu Tong know about our Tiger Flag?"
Mr. Liu, who was about to reach for the wine cup, paused for a moment and then said, "Why should I tell you?"
Yang Yuan put down the flask and said with a smile: "After Xu Tong enters the capital, the best situation is to go to Qingshui Yamen. I'm afraid he won't need any staff to follow him. Mr. Liu, even if you go to the capital with him, you will be gone soon." Will return to my hometown in Guangling."
Mr. Liu was speechless.
He knew in his heart that if Xu Tong lost his position as governor of Datong, he would not be able to find a good position for him when he returned to the capital. After all, a clan member died while he was in office, and he would have to bear the blame.
Moreover, the better positions in the DPRK had already been occupied by others, and Xu Tong was from the declining Jin Party, so it was even less likely that he would get a good position.
The best possibility for a second-grade governor to return to Beijing to report on his duties is to enter the Sixth Ministry or the Metropolitan Procuratorate. However, his understanding of Xu Tong and Xu Tong's connections were already exhausted when he was competing for the position of governor of Datong. He wanted to be in the capital. It is simply impossible to seize a good position.
Yang Yuan continued: "Xu Tong is an official after all, and Mr. Liu is just a scholar. With the high expenses in the capital, Mr. Liu's family must not be able to last for a few years!"
Mr. Liu picked up the wine glass and took a sip. After putting down the wine glass, he said, "What exactly do you want to say?"
"Then I'll tell you straight." Yang Yuan said, "I want to know what Xu Tongdu knows about our Tiger Flag, and how much he knows about our Tiger Flag. I need to know everything."
Mr. Liu raised his eyelids, looked at Yang Yuan in front of him and said, "Are you, Boss Liu, scared?"
"Mr. Liu, just tell me all the questions I asked. I can guarantee that Mr. Liu and his family will live peacefully and comfortably in Guangling from now on." Yang Yuan said.
"How are you sure I will tell you?" Mr. Liu said to Yang Yuan.
Yang Yuan smiled and said: "Xu Tong is nothing without his position as governor. I believe Mr. Liu is not that kind of foolish and loyal person."
"But what should I tell you?" Mr. Liu asked.
Yang Yuan smiled and said: "I, Tiger Character Banner, will not let Mr. Liu's hard work go in vain. Guangling has twenty acres of good farmland and three hundred taels of cash."
Upon hearing this, Mr. Liu showed hesitation.
Yang Yuan continued: "As soon as Xu Tong leaves, Mr. Liu will continue to live in Guangling. There is no need to offend our Tiger Flag over this trivial matter."
"What are you going to do?" Mr. Liu frowned.
Yang Yuan lowered his voice and said: "As long as Mr. Liu is willing to cooperate, we will not do anything. I believe that with our methods, even if we do something, it will be difficult for others to find out. For example, General Zhenguo died in the moat outside the city. inside."
Mr. Liu's heart sank and his expression turned bad.
Yang Yuan said with a smile: "Mr. Liu will think about it carefully after he goes back. I will come back to you, sir. I believe that Mr. Liu will be able to bring the answer I hope for the next time we meet."
After saying that, he stood up and walked out of the restaurant.
Mr. Liu sat on his seat and didn't move for a long time, and his back became wet unknowingly.
