Previously, Xiao Yuan first arrived in Qinzhou. At the reception banquet, in order to confuse Guo Qian and others, he pretended to be a corrupt official. As a result, Liu Changqing was angry and cursed, and he was also thrown into death row.
After that, Xiao Yuan also checked his files and checked his past political achievements, and found that Lin County, governed by Liu Changqing, was unmatched among the counties in Qin in terms of people's livelihood and taxation. It can also be seen from this its talent.
It's just that in Qinzhou before, there was a line of corrupt officials, and the state government's laws were harsh. As a county magistrate, he was unable to change anything.
In Liu Changqing's heart, he placed great hopes on the new governor, but Xiao Yuan's performance undoubtedly disappointed him to the extreme. This must be the reason why he denounced him on the spot regardless of the consequences.
An upright official thought that a wise leader would come, but he didn't expect it to happen again. It is normal for him to have such emotions when he is helpless in his heart.
Qinzhou Prison.
The two jailers were eating peanuts and chatting when someone outside said: The prefect is here.
Immediately afterwards, the cell door opened, and the two jailers suddenly panicked. They stood up quickly, saluted in unison and said, "I have seen the prefect."
"No need to be polite." As he spoke, Xiao Yuan casually glanced at the peanut shells on the table.
Seeing this, the two jailers' hearts tightened. They couldn't help their Adam's apple sliding, swallowed, and lowered their heads even lower.
However, Xiao Yuan didn't say anything to this, but asked directly: "Where is Liu Changqing?"
"Ah?" The jailer was stunned for a moment, then said after he came to his senses: "He is in prison."
"Take me with you." Xiao Yuan said nothing nonsense.
"Yes, sir, please come this way." The jailer quickly led the way.
Not long after, Xiao Yuan arrived in front of Liu Changqing's cell. At this time, the latter was wearing prison clothes, sitting on the ground with disheveled hair, his eyes were a little dull, and he couldn't help muttering: "It's over, Qinzhou is over..."
Looking at his appearance, Xiao Yuan couldn't help but frown and asked the jailer: "Has he been like this these past few days?"
"Yes, sir, just like now, he keeps saying that Qinzhou is over..." the jailer replied.
"Oh." Xiao Yuan responded. He was really afraid that something would happen to Liu Changqing and he would go crazy. He couldn't help but call him: "Liu Changqing, Master Liu."
He was standing outside the cell door, but Liu Changqing had turned a blind eye before. It was not until Xiao Yuan shouted a few more times that he came back to his senses. When he saw it was Xiao Yuan, he immediately sneered and said with a hint of ridicule: "Oh …It turns out that the governor has arrived.”
Seeing that he was normal, Xiao Yuan couldn't help but secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't pay attention to his ridicule at all, but said with a smile: "Master Liu has been wronged."
"Hmph! Corrupt official!" Who knew Liu Changqing didn't appreciate it at all.
Xiao Yuan could understand his mood, but the jailer didn't know what was going on. When he saw this, he immediately pointed at Liu Changqing, glared and shouted:
"Be bold!"
"Huh?" Xiao Yuan stopped the jailer, then waved his hand slightly and said: "You go down first."
"Yes." The prefect ordered, but the jailer did not dare to hesitate and immediately bowed and retreated.
After he left, Xiao Yuan took two steps forward, opened the cell door for Liu Changqing himself, and walked in.
In Liu Changqing's mind, Xiao Yuan, a corrupt official, should have come to kill him today. He smiled without fear and said: "Kill or behead him, please do whatever you want, no need to be pretentious."
"Haha." Xiao Yuan smiled and asked with interest: "Master Liu, aren't you afraid of death?"
"Death?" Liu Changqing sneered again: "In order to survive, do I have to join in with you and continue to exploit the people and plunder the people's wealth for you, a corrupt official?"
As he spoke, he said directly: "Kill quickly, no need to say more!"
Well, this person does have a sense of righteousness. Xiao Yuan nodded secretly and said: "Master Liu misunderstood."
"Misunderstanding?" Liu Changqing said: "I have traveled thousands of miles to become an official just to seek money. I am even more hateful than the previous governor. He made a big fuss about taxes as soon as he came, and even tried to make money by decorating the governor's mansion. How can I tolerate this? Intolerable!”
"Haha——" Xiao Yuan looked up and smiled when he heard this, then patted Liu Changqing on the shoulder: "Master Liu, if not, how could I confuse Guo Qian and the others? What do you think?"
"What?" Liu Changqing was stunned when he said these words. After he realized what he said, he couldn't help but said: "What...what does this mean?"
Xiao Yuandao: "I am newly appointed. The situation in Qin is complicated, with internal and external troubles. Guo Qian has a long history. He has a big tree with deep roots and many confidants. If he acts rashly as soon as he comes, not only will he not be able to clear the obstacles, but I am afraid that I will also be at the forefront of the storm. Can Lord Liu understand this?"
"You...you mean..." Liu Changqing was a little dumbfounded, and his attitude had obviously changed.
"Everything needs to be planned before taking action. Although I am the governor of Qinzhou, I also need military and political power to deal with them completely." Xiao Yuan explained.
"Well, then, sir..." Liu Changqing had already changed his title, and he obviously believed him seven or eight times.
Xiao Yuan continued to smile and said: "If I want to kill you, why bother to deceive you? To put it bluntly, if I am really colluding with Guo Qian and the others, how can Mr. Liu survive at this time? "
Yes, that is indeed what he said! Thinking of this, Liu Changqing's eyes widened immediately, and with renewed hope in his heart, he knew that he might have met the real Ming Master!
Before he could speak, Xiao Yuan had already flicked his sleeves, bowed his hands, and gave a serious salute to Liu Changqing. He said seriously: "I had no choice but to make Master Liu suffer this injustice in prison." , I would like to apologize to you."
His movements were in accordance with ancient standard etiquette and were very accurate.
At that time, there was a clear distinction between superior and inferior, and Xiao Yuan was a dignified prefect and the highest chief executive of Qin. How could Liu Changqing dare to bear such an action? He hurriedly returned the gift and said flattered: "Your Majesty, I'm sorry. Official."
"Huh?" Xiao Yuan smiled and said, "If Mr. Liu still feels aggrieved, you can scold me again."
"No, no, no, I'm not aggrieved at all."
Liu Changqing said excitedly: "Now we know that your master's plan is because I'm an ignorant official and I've misunderstood you. If we can punish corrupt officials, if we can bring Qinzhou back to the light of day, let alone a mere prison, I'll take my official's head." The officer is also willing."
His tone was sincere, and Xiao Yuan smiled heartily, then took his arm and said, "Let's go, Mr. Liu, your official uniform has been washed and I'm waiting for you to come out."
"This, my lord..." He was the lord of Qinzhou. At that time, no master treated his subordinates like this, and Liu Changqing was flattered again.
Xiao Yuan said as he walked: "Qinzhou needs officials like you, the people need officials like you, and I also need people like you to assist me in order to govern Qinzhou well..."
