After walking around the county town of Dongyang County, Chen Fan headed towards the county government office.
At this time, there was a dense crowd behind him.
Basically everyone from Dongyang County came.
After all, it can be said that it is unprecedented to collect debts from the county magistrate in this way.
"Isn't this courting death? Now that Liu Siye and the Imperial Master are gone, how can Zhao Da let him go?"
"Is Zhao Da's method secret? Chen Fan has defeated him more than once before. I'm afraid he will let go of all the old and new grudges this time."
"Hey, if Chen Fan hadn't suffered from brain disease, he would definitely not have done such an irrational thing."
"What a pity for such a talented person! I'm afraid we won't have any story books to read in the future."
…
The crowd kept talking about Chen Fan.
Without exception, everyone is not optimistic about Chen Fan's outcome this time.
At this time, in the county government office, Zhao Da was hugging a maid, and his hands were dishonestly moving around the maid's body.
The maid could only bite her lips in fear and close her eyes, not daring to resist at all.
"Sir, it's not good."
When Zhao Da was about to untie the maid's clothes, an official hurriedly ran in and said.
As soon as he came in, he saw the intimate behavior between Zhao Da and the maid, and the official suddenly felt a little embarrassed.
Zhao Da was very angry when he was interrupted at a critical moment.
However, he did not let go of the maid, and still hugged the maid tightly.
"What happened? Is the sky falling? If not, get out of here."
Zhao Da said angrily.
"The sky...the sky is about to fall. Chen Fan brought all the people in the city here, saying that he wanted to collect debts from the Lord, and they were beating gongs and drums outside."
The official said nervously.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Da pushed the maid away from his arms and stood up with a cold expression.
He didn't expect that Chen Fan would dare to come to collect debts from him.
"Chen Fan, I didn't go looking for you, but you dared to come to me. Now that you're here, just stay!"
Zhao Da gritted his teeth and said coldly.
"Call all the officers, unsheath their swords and go out with me."
"yes."
The officer agreed and hurried to call someone.
Soon all the officials were gathered together, and the swords in everyone's hands were already unsheathed.
Zhao Da led a group of officials and went out with murderous intent.
"Chen Da."
"It is natural to pay back debts."
"Boom."
…
Before opening the gate of the county government office, Zhao Da heard the sound of gongs and drums to collect debts.
Zhao Da silently clenched his fists.
As soon as the gate of the county government office was opened, the long banner came into view.
When he saw the content on the banner clearly, Zhao Da was so angry that his face trembled.
"Chen Fan, shut up and put these things away for me."
As soon as Zhao Da went out, he immediately said angrily to Chen Fan.
Seeing Zhao Da's furious look, Chen Fan was very calm, and even had a smile on his lips.
"Master Zhao, it is natural to pay back debts. If you return the money to me, I will naturally put these things away."
Chen Fan said calmly.
"You're talking nonsense. When did I owe you money?"
Zhao Da immediately denied it.
Upon hearing this, Chen Fan calmly took out the IOU written by Zhao Da that day from his arms.
"Master Zhao, it's written in black and white, do you want to default on your debt?"
Chen Fan said calmly.
I saw Zhao Da pretending to look at the IOU in Chen Fan's hand.
"This IOU was not written by me."
After a while, Zhao Da suddenly said.
Chen Fan laughed when he heard this, because he was angry at Zhao Da's words.
"Master Zhao, the people of Dongyang County saw with their own eyes that this IOU was written by you!"
Chen Fan said.
"Whoever sees me writing this IOU, please stand up and talk to me."
As soon as Chen Fan finished speaking, Zhao Da said immediately.
And while speaking, those eyes scanned the crowd menacingly.
When the hot shot saw Zhao Da's threatening eyes and the cold-gleaming sharp blades of the officers around him, no one dared to stand up.
Even the scholars who had always supported Chen Fan were scared at this time.
After all, their backer Liu Siye has returned to the capital at this time, and I am afraid he will never come to Dongyang County again in this life.
Seeing that no one stood up to speak for Chen Fan, Zhao Da immediately showed a proud look.
"Chen Fan, you see, no one can prove that this IOU was written by me."
Zhao Da said proudly.
"Bold Chen Fan actually dares to frame a court official."
"Come here, arrest him."
Zhao Da gave the order, and the surrounding officials immediately surrounded Chen Fan with weapons raised.
They had received orders that if Chen Fan dared to resist, he would be hacked to death on the spot.
"Wait a moment."
At this time, Chen Fan shouted.
The official stopped subconsciously and then looked at Zhao Da.
"What, Chen Fan, do you want to ask for mercy? I tell you it's too late."
Zhao Da said disdainfully.
"What I want to say is that Master Fang, the Imperial Master, and Liu Siye from the Imperial College were both present when you wrote the IOU. Aren't you afraid of them, sir?"
Chen Fan asked rhetorically.
Hearing this, Zhao Da didn't show any fear.
"To tell you the truth, it doesn't matter if they know. They have already returned to Beijing. I'm afraid they will never come to this place again in this life. Do you think they can still come to save you?"
Zhao Da said in a low voice.
After saying that, he waved his hand and asked the official to move on.
After receiving Zhao Da's order, the officials continued to surround Chen Fan.
However, there was no trace of nervousness on Chen Fan's face.
"Master Zhao, I'm not going to hide it from you. I made an appointment with Imperial Master Fang and Liu Siye to go to the capital in three months. They will help me arrange to study at the Imperial College."
"If they don't see me by then, do you think they will come here to look for me?"
Chen Fan said calmly.
Hearing this, Zhao Da's pupils immediately dilated.
"Wait a moment."
He immediately stopped the officials.
His eyes were shining brightly as he looked at Chen Fan. He wanted to see if Chen Fan was lying.
If, as Chen Fan said, if Fang Zhengru and Liu Siye didn't see Chen Fan in three months, I'm afraid they would really come to check.
But is what Chen Fan said true?
At that time, the imperial masters Fang Zhengru and Liu Siye invited Chen Fan to enter the Imperial Academy, and Zhao Daye was present.
But didn’t Chen Fan refuse?
He also deceived Fang Zhengru and Liu Siye, and the whole city knew about it.
Liu Siye was still very angry at that time.
Will they still have this agreement with Chen Fan?
"Chen Fan, what you said is not only deceiving me, but also falsely accusing Mr. Fang and Liu Siye. This is a capital crime!"
Zhao Da said coldly.
While speaking, he looked at Chen Fan without blinking, wanting to see if Chen Fan could reveal any flaws.
However, when Chen Fan heard this, his face remained calm.
"If you don't believe me, you can give it a try, but when they find out, I'm afraid your career will be over."
Chen Fan said calmly.
Seeing Chen Fan so calm, Zhao Da felt a little nervous.
"Master Zhao, do you think that if I go to the Imperial College to study, will Zhao Hongwei be my opponent in the imperial examination next year?"
Chen Fan asked.
Hearing this, Zhao Da frowned immediately.
He knew in his heart that Chen Fan was more talented than Zhao Hongwei.
If Chen Fan takes the imperial examination with Zhao Hongwei next year, then Zhao Hongwei will definitely not be Chen Fan's opponent.
By then the limelight will definitely be on Chen Fan.
"If you return the money to me, I won't go to the Imperial College to study or take the imperial examination. What do you think?"
Chen Fan hit him with a stick and then gave him a sweet date.
"This is true."
Zhao Da said immediately.
"Seriously, you also know that I don't want to go to the Imperial College. When the time comes, I will just say that I have a brain disease and cannot go to the Imperial College."
Chen Fan said.
Hearing this, Zhao Da was moved. After all, Zhao Hongwei was the hope of his Zhao family.
"good."
Zhao Da didn't think for long and agreed directly.
After speaking, he quietly took out a large stack of banknotes and handed them to Chen Fan.
After receiving the money, Chen Fan immediately showed a proud smile.
Just when he was taking the money, Chen Fan suddenly had a small porcelain bottle in his hand.
As soon as Chen Fan let go of his hand, the bottle immediately fell to the ground.
Instantly a strong fragrance filled the air.
