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Du Wanyuan noticed the government servant who had just walked to the door and asked, "What's the matter?"
"Replying to sir, Mr. Pei, the governor of Yanghe, is outside asking for an audience." The Yamen servant bowed and replied.
Liu Hong, who was sitting in the front seat, frowned when he heard what the yamen servant reported.
The Datong governor only saw him once when he first took office. Now, it has been so long that he has not come to the governor's office once.
Now that Liu Heng's resignation had just come out, the other party came to visit him. How could he not guess the purpose of Pei Hong's visit this time?
"Dong Weng, it seems that Mr. Pei is really anxious and can't wait any longer." Du Wanyuan said with a smile.
There was a hint of sarcasm in his tone.
Liu Hong snorted coldly and said: "Such a brainless idiot wants to fight with Liu Heng. He really doesn't know how to live or die, and I don't know what the Donglin Party people think, so he brought such a person to Datong."
"Since he is willing to touch a rock, let him touch the stone and get bloody. You just need to watch the excitement, Dong Weng." Du Wanyuan said with a smile.
It's quite a bit like watching other people's jokes.
Liu Hong shook his head and sighed, saying: "Datong is in troubled times now, and the governor's position under me is becoming increasingly hot."
"If Dong Weng is worried about being implicated in the future, he might as well learn from Liu Heng and report to the court asking to retire and return to his hometown, and get away from the whirlpool of Datong." Du Wanyuan suggested.
Liu Hong waved his hand gently and said, "Let's talk about it later!"
I couldn't bear to part with the black gauze hat on my head. When I thought of resigning, I started to hesitate and couldn't make up my mind.
"Dong Weng, do you want the people below to invite Pei Xunji here first? After all, he is supervising the place on behalf of the emperor. If you don't find him, it will inevitably cause criticism." Du Wanyuan reminded.
The censor's position is low and he is one of the most powerful people in the local area.
Liu Hong nodded and said, "Bring him in!"
While speaking, he rubbed his forehead with his hands, feeling annoyed because he guessed Pei Hong's purpose.
"Go and invite Mr. Pei in!" Du Wanyuan told the government servant waiting in front of the door.
The yamen servant bowed his head and left.
Du Wanyuan turned to Liu Hong and said: "Pei Xunjing is most likely here because of the tiger-character flag, but I don't know how many people he has attracted now. If he attracts too many people, I'm afraid it will be difficult to reconcile with the tiger flag." Zi Qi explained it over there."
At this time, he had understood that Liu Hong was unwilling to interfere in matters related to the Tiger Flag. Even when Wei Zhongxian explained the matter, he only asked a few words and said nothing more.
"Depend on him!" Liu Hong said contemptuously, "A patrol inspector who has only been in Datong for less than half a year, if he hadn't flaunted everywhere that he had the support of the Donglin Party, he might not even be able to stand firm in Datong."
He looked disdainful.
He despises officials with no skills like this. No wonder he is still a small seventh-grade censor at his age.
He looks noble, but his expression is too useless.
Not long after, Pei Hong was brought over by a government servant.
"I have seen the governor." Pei Hong bowed deeply to Liu Hong.
Liu Heng picked up the bowl and said lightly: "Pei Xun, no need to be polite, please sit down!"
Du Wanyuan walked over and moved Pei Hong to the empty seat next to him.
After Pei Hong sat down, Liu Hong put the lid on the cup and said: "Pei Xunjian rarely sets foot on the threshold of his official position. This time, he must have something important to do!"
Unabashedly sarcastic words towards Pei Hong.
"It's your fault. I didn't want to disturb the governor. I never wanted to be misunderstood by the governor. I am here to apologize to the governor." Pei Hong stood up from his seat with an embarrassed look on his face and bowed deeply to Liu Hong again. .
Liu Hong gently shook his hand and said: "Pei Xunjian is over-concerned. I don't mean to blame him. After all, Pei Xunjian has just taken office and has many things to do. It doesn't matter if he doesn't come here."
"I will definitely come to visit the governor often after I am dismissed from office." Liu Hong did not sit back in his seat, so he had to apologize again.
He was not stupid to pass the Jinshi examination, and he could hear the dissatisfaction in Liu Hong's words.
Liu Hong casually put the tureen aside, raised his eyelids and glanced at Pei Hong, saying: "Stop standing, sit down!"
"Thank you, sir." Pei Hong sat down carefully.
However, he did not dare to make his buttocks solid. Most of his buttocks were hanging out, and only the smaller half of his buttocks rested on the seat to ensure that he would not fall off.
Liu Hong said to the servant waiting in the room: "Go and serve Pei Xun some tea."
"I thank you, Lord Governor." Pei Hong bowed.
As the servants left, Liu Hong said, "Pei Xun is here this time, but what's the matter?"
He reached out to grab the preserved fruit on the side, picked one up and put it into his mouth to chew.
When you meet guests in the study, you wear regular clothes, so there are not so many rules. When doing business, you don't need to be as formal as in the lobby.
"I really have something important to report to the governor." Pei Hong stood up and bowed slightly.
Liu Hong took a sip of tea, swallowed the preserved fruit residue in his mouth, and said in a calm tone: "You are the patrol censor sent by the current emperor to lead the emperor to monitor the place. If you have anything to say, just say it directly. There is no need to hesitate."
"Yes." Pei Hong agreed and immediately said, "The news about the rebellion of Tiger Character Banner has been spreading in Beijing. Has the Governor heard about it?"
"I heard a few words mentioned by people, but these are just the words of idlers in the capital and there is no evidence. Pei Xunjian must have taken these gossips seriously." Liu Hong smiled softly and said nonchalantly.
Pei Hong said solemnly: "I don't think these rumors are lies. The so-called rumors are groundless. Since there are such rumors in the capital, it means that this matter is most likely true."
"Haha, I didn't expect Mr. Pei to really believe these silly words." Liu Hong laughed, stroking his beard and said, "You and I are both officials in Datong. If this is really the case, why don't we know anything about it, but instead it happened in Beijing? After hearing the rumors, Pei Xunjing still needs to think more about everything and don't be fooled by some unfounded things."
Pei Hong said seriously: "If it was just some rumors, why did Liu Heng hand over the resignation letter in a hurry, with a guilty conscience?"
"What's wrong with resigning to prove your innocence? Pei Xunjian should not make a fuss out of a molehill." Liu Hong persuaded.
Pei Hong chuckled lightly and said, "There is no problem in resigning and proving one's innocence, but when I get the news, the emperor has approved his petition."
"Pei Xunjian's information is very well-informed." Liu Hong said sarcastically.
Despite repeated persuasion, Pei Hong still refused to give up on dealing with Tiger Flag, which had already made him dissatisfied.
