The atmosphere in the county government office was very solemn.
When Xu Ze learned that Ying Xuan bought so much food, it was actually to relieve the victims.
Furious.
Then the county magistrate, chief bookkeeper, classics, edicts and instructions in the yamen were collected.
All the officials, big and small, were called to the study in the back hall.
After everyone was seated, Xu Ze got straight to the point.
He told what happened today when Ying Xuan helped the victims.
"Diverting the refugees, relieving the victims, and educating the people are all what our county government should do."
"Even if he, Ying Xuan, knows some heresies and things that the court and the government should do."
"No matter what, it won't be the turn of the barbarians from these three foreign countries to do it!"
Xu Ze was angry for three reasons.
First, these refugees will starve to death or die of illness. As long as the government doesn't care, it would be a violation of the rules for anyone to interfere.
What's more, you, Ying Xuan and the other three are from overseas.
Not a subject of the Ming Dynasty.
Secondly, Xu Ze finally understood that Ying Xuan first killed ghosts for himself, and then entertained the county's squire leaders at a banquet.
Today we also bought food to provide relief to the refugees.
This is all about gaining fame, trying to get to the next level and attract the attention of big shots outside the county.
You want to get ahead by bypassing me, Xu Ze?
There are no doors.
The third is that Ying Xuan did such a big thing in the territory under his jurisdiction, and he didn't even know about it.
This is transgression.
It was obvious that he did not take him as a county official seriously.
"That's what it is. It can be big or small, but you all know what kind of wind is blowing in the court right now."
"Your Majesty is devoted to Taoism and cannot listen to the sufferings of the people."
"If the prefect, or even the Six Ministries and Five Temples hear some news about our Qingpu County."
"So much so that this matter reached the cabinet, and even reached the ears of His Majesty."
"Then there are thousands of officials in Qingpu County, big and small. If they lose their official positions and lose their duties, do they still need their heads?"
"The government of the Ming Dynasty was unable to manage the refugees, so we asked three overseas barbarians to spend money to help them?!"
"If this spreads out, where will my reputation in Qingpu County rest?"
"I have been an official in this county for more than ten years. At the end of my career, where should I put this old face?"
Xu Ze's words were meant to tell everyone.
Everyone is a grasshopper on a rope.
When Ying Xuan came to Qingpu County, it didn't matter whether he had immortal magic or not.
The important thing is that these three foreigners are obviously trying to make themselves famous.
And he wants to make a sensation in Qingpu and achieve success in one step.
Use this so-called "magic" to climb up.
"These people have sinister intentions!"
Liu Si saw the wind and hurriedly agreed.
Dian Shi and Jiao Yu also expressed their stance:
"No matter what happens in our Qingpu County, it is not the turn of small overseas countries to take care of it."
"I think back then, Emperor Chengzu of the Ming Dynasty asked Master Sanbao to command thousands of treasure ships to visit barbarian lands."
"My Chinese reputation for etiquette in the Celestial Dynasty will intimidate the barbarians."
"Today, we cannot let these three barbarians underestimate us!"
But at this moment, the county magistrate Wu Dengke spoke after a long silence:
"But Xu Ze does understand immortal magic, and we don't know how many methods he has."
"To attack him in such a hurry..."
Xu Ze looked fierce:
"So what if you know the magic of immortality?"
"Be it Buddha or Tao, which one has been more powerful than the imperial court since ancient times?"
"You have read the books of saints and sages. Are you afraid of a monk who has turned into a barbarian?"
Saying that, Xu Ze calmed down a little and shook his sleeves:
"However, it's not necessary to be convicted of any crime and sent to prison. Doing so would be detrimental to the dignity of our heavenly dynasty."
Xu Ze said this.
But in my heart, I had a different story.
Now the emperor believes in Taoism and is obsessed with cultivating immortality.
Once I really interrogate the three Ying Xuan and handle the case according to the procedures.
It will definitely alarm the people above.
When the time comes, those who look for strange people and deeds for the emperor, and seek auspicious and noble ways.
Ying Xuan will definitely be sent to the capital as a treasure.
At that time, these three people will be out of their control.
Once these three people gain power.
Then the rest of my life is over.
So Xu Ze doesn't care what gods and ghosts hinder his career now.
He wants money now!
Without money, no matter how capable these three barbarians are.
It can't make any waves.
I will think of a way to secretly expel these three people from the sea another day.
When the time comes, I will use some of my money to repair the county government office and the city wall before taking office.
It can also be counted as one's own political achievements.
"After much thought, I believe that what happened is our Qingpu County Government's own negligence."
"Since it is our own matter, it happened in our own territory."
"Just don't alert the higher-ups, and don't finalize the case. Just handle it privately."
"As long as these three barbarians are willing to hand over the stolen money, this matter will be over."
After Xu Ze finished speaking, Liu Si hurriedly asked:
"Sir, when shall we take action?"
Xu Ze pressed his hand:
"Not urgent!"
"In the past few days, let these three barbarians provide disaster relief for us. When the time comes, it will be regarded as our political achievement."
At this time, everyone present stood up and bowed their hands:
"My lord, this plan is wonderful!"
"My lord, you are wise!"
After everyone left, Xu Ze was full of plans.
He regretted that he had not simply exploited Ying Xuan and his party yesterday.
But now, he finally figured it out.
At his current age, promotion is of no use; getting rich is the most important thing.
This fortune is so valuable that I must get it.
On the other hand, the county magistrate Wu Dengke walked out of the county government gate with a heavy heart.
Then he pulled his confidant, Li Er, who usually had the least dealing with Liu Si.
Arriving at his own home.
"Li Er, we are the closest people in the county office. You saw it yesterday. Those three barbarians are indeed possessed of immortality."
"Now that the emperor believes in Taoism, if we can use the power of these three people."
"It's not a bad idea to overthrow Xu Ze!"
Li Er's eyes suddenly lit up.
Then the two conspired in detail all night long.
The second day.
Ying Xuan continued to serve porridge with Fan Kuai and Zhang Liang.
That is, this morning.
Most of the refugees were surprised to find out.
All the diseases, big and small, on my body were cured.
At this time, everyone thought of Ying Xuan using the talisman to cast a spell yesterday.
This time, Ying Xuan's reputation as a living god was further confirmed.
One word spread to ten, and the whole Qingpu County knew that they had eaten Taoist Master Yingxuan's rice porridge.
Serious illnesses can be cured and minor illnesses can be cured.
So on the second day, far more people came than on the first day.
Forty stones of food were eaten up, and there were still people who had not eaten.
And not only the refugees, but also some people who have surplus food at home and live a normal life also come to drink "fairy porridge".
On the third day, Ying Xuan asked Yaren to find manpower in advance.
Spend money specifically to transport grain to the neighboring counties.
Sixty stones of food were prepared in one go.
In this way, the name Ying Xuanhuo Immortal spread to other counties.
On the fourth day, Ying Xuan still didn't stop.
Continue to ask Yaren to go to the next few counties to adjust grain.
As a result, there were even prominent figures in the neighboring counties.
Everyone also knew about Ying Xuan’s existence.
