Jiangpu County is still as calm as usual. After a clash between the magistrate and the county magistrate, people have already admitted this fact in their hearts. Whether they want to or not, the gentry and gentry in the city have begun to change their homes, either directly or implicitly showing goodwill to Cao Yi in various ways. The always deserted Jiangpu Official Post Office was very busy for a while, and the people from various families holding prayer books or carrying gift boxes were rushing in line to be received by Cao Yi. On the contrary, the three county government halls in front of the door, and Huang Magistrate's houses had become extremely deserted.

This is the world and human nature. Cold and cold are inevitable processes. "The sound of the jade trees in Jinling is the sound of the orioles, and the flowers bloom early in the Qinhuai waterfront, who knows that the ice is easy to disappear."

In theory, Xiao Fan should be proud because the recent political situation in Jiangpu was changed hands, which was caused by him. He was the biggest gangster hidden behind the scenes. Except for Cao Yi, no one in Jiangpu knew that all this was designed by a merchant's son-in-law. Whether it was Cao Yi or Huang Magistrate, they all became tools for Xiao Fan to take advantage of the situation. The first test of the Niu Dao was good. The enemy who should be defeated was defeated, the county magistrate who should be promoted took over, and the merchant who should be benefited had benefited, and everything was expected to develop smoothly and promote.

But Xiao Fan is not proud at all now.

As the saying goes, one wave of square and one wave of rises again and again.

He found that he was in trouble again, which was a huge problem.

Thinking of how he slapped countless times on the forehead of the second emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Xiao Fan couldn't help but sweat all over.

This behavior is more serious than touching a tiger's butt. The one I took was a real dragon's head...

Xiao Fan was always wondering why when Zhu Yunwen's guards rushed over, he did not let the guards chop him up, but instead stopped them. Later, after calming down, Xiao Fan figured it out that it was related to Zhu Yunwen's character.

In history, Emperor Jianwen Zhu Yunwen was a benevolent and almost weak emperor. It was his weak and simple personality that lost his country and was usurped by the throne by the emperor's uncle. When this was connected, it was normal for him not to cut himself off on the spot. This was a truly benevolent and righteous emperor. In his eyes, he was just a citizen who did not know his identity. He would not care about himself because of this little thing.

Xiao Fan was very glad that he had met Emperor Hongwu Zhu Yuanzhang that day. Otherwise, if he had also taken a few shots on his forehead, he would have looked at Lao Zhu's tyrannical and bloodthirsty temper...

Despite this, Xiao Fan still had the thought of several days, fearing that after the Emperor Grand Prince returned to the capital, he would come back and think it would be too cheap to let him go like this, so what should I do if I send someone to find the back account? History is just history. Who knows what kind of person is the real Zhu Yunwen?

Tossing and turning, unable to sleep at night, Xiao Fan was worried for several days, but finally decided to come to Cao Yi to discuss that he was the only official figure he knew, and maybe he could get the vein of the crown prince.

There were many people gathered in front of the official office gate, some carrying gift boxes and some holding prayer posts. The servants of Cao Yi's hometown were blocking the door with indifferent expressions and preventing people from entering. However, those who gave gifts did not dare to express their unhappiness. They still smiled and handed soft words to the servants of the hometown, begging him to let him in.

Xiao Fan understood at a glance that this was another drama of the bribers begging for nothing and being bribed by the bribers. After all, Emperor Hongwu hated corrupt officials. If others gave gifts, they would probably be joined to the Ministry of Personnel soon. Cao Yi's fate can be imagined. On the contrary, he blocked the bribers at the door in this way. When outsiders saw this, they would think that this county magistrate was honest and honest, giving people the good impression of being a clean official.

Xiao Fan nodded secretly. Cao Yi was a smart person. He had not been complacent yet, so he helped him push him.

When Xiao Fan walked to the gate of the official office, the servant of the hometown saw him. Seeing him walking empty-handed, the servant of the hometown's eyes lit up, and his indifferent old face also showed a little smile.

Xiao Fan bowed and said, "Caomin asked to meet the county magistrate, I hope the old man will pass it on his behalf."

The servant from the hometown turned sideways and said in a gentle voice: "The master has given him a long time ago. If Mr. Xiao comes to the door, he can find him by himself, so there is no need to communicate with him. Please ask him inside."

Xiao Fan was stunned, then rubbed his nose and smiled. Facing the envious and jealous gaze outside, Xiao Fan lifted his hem and stepped into the threshold of the official post.

The person blocked outside asked the servants of his hometown loudly.

"Who is this person? Why can he go in, but we can't?"

The old servant closed his eyes and Gu Jingbubo said, "He is Mr. Xiao Fan and Xiao. He can get in with my master and even friends. Of course he can go in."

Everyone couldn't speak. Xiao Fan, this name has been known in Jiangpu recently. The two giants in the county yamen competed for him. Isn't it because of him? Who is more qualified to enter the entire Jiangpu than him?

Xiao Fan entered the official office and when he came to the yard outside Cao Yi's room, he saw Cao Yi sitting by the stone table under the old locust tree in the yard reading a book.

Xiao Fan widened his eyes in surprise.

This was the first time he discovered that Cao Yi was holding a book instead of a wine glass. This was amazing! Originally, Cao Yi was a reckless warrior in his heart, and at most he was a bit smart and sophisticated. This time, Cao Yi made him look at him with admiration. He didn't see him for three days and was no longer Ameng of Wu. It seems that power is the best catalyst for men to make progress. Cao Yi, who was the first to take control of power in Jiangpu, now knows that he should learn and make progress. This is a good phenomenon.

Xiao Fan smiled with relief, stepped forward and bowed and said, "Caomin has seen Lord Cao. Lord Cao is in his official position and does not forget to study hard. He is a role model for us..."

Cao Yi looked up and then smiled on his rough beard: "It turned out to be Xiao Fan, haha, who else do I think it is..."

After lifting the book in his hand, Cao Yi's eyes were full of expectations: "...Come to come to me for a drink?"

Xiao Fan's smile froze: "...no."

"Why are you coming to me if you don't drink?"

Xiao Fan sighed, Cao Yi was still Cao Yi, holding the book still looked like a wine bag...

"Sir, you...ahem, aren't you studying?"

Cao Yi was stunned, then looked at the book in his hand with an unnatural expression, and hummed and said, "This...hehe, right, I am indeed studying..."

Xiao Fan approached and looked at it, and said strangely: "Huh? Sir, the book in your hand..."

"What's wrong?"

“…taken down.”

"Ah? Is that right?" Cao Yi looked at it, then threw the book with the "Biography of Zuo in the Spring and Autumn Period" in his hand as if nothing had happened. With a whoosh, the book drew a sad arc and disappeared.

Xiao Fan's head is full of black lines: "…………”

"That... When I heard the footsteps, I thought there were outsiders coming to find me, so I just grabbed this book and showed it. Actually, I was not reading a book at all, but I had a headache when I saw it..."

"What did you do just now?"

Cao Yi smiled and took out a jar of wine from under the stone table like a magical trick, and a roast chicken wrapped in oil paper...

Xiao Fan was immediately deeply convinced.

The wine was put on the table, so Xiao Fan could not refuse any more, so he had to drink it with Cao Yi one by one.

Fortunately, after getting to know each other for a long time, Xiao Fan knew that the county magistrate, who was born in a military general, had no official airs and was really treating him as a friend, so Xiao Fan did not have to pretend to be a terrified person and disgusted himself. The two sat opposite each other, drinking and chatting like an old friend.

"How is the progress of taking over the government affairs of our county?"

Cao Yi grinned and said, "It's good, it's very smooth. Xie Zhuzhu, Li Dianshi and others are all very good at it. Now, the county's household registration, anti-theft, agriculture, sericulture, taxation, water conservancy and other matters will never go to the three halls to submit it to Huang Ruide, but will report it directly to me and I will decide that the government affairs of Jiangpu are all in my hands..."

"Congratulations to the Lord for getting his wish, but Huang Magistrate is still the nominal magistrate. Yingtian Prefecture issues official documents, the court's new measures, the Ministry of Personnel's assessment of officials every year, etc., must go through him first. You cannot take it lightly now. It is best to find a way to squeeze him away. You have completely confirmed the title of magistrate, so that you can fully demonstrate your ambitions."

"Haha, I will naturally avoid these things. I'm going to tell you that as long as I actually have control over Jiangpu's government affairs, the top..." Cao Yi pointed mysteriously and whispered: "...Of course someone above me will take care of me, don't worry, Huang Magistrate has been here in Jiangpu for a few days."

Xiao Fan's heart was tense. Who else would there be except King Yan who would be the "top" Cao Yi said?

What is his purpose for King Yan to care about the power of Jiangpu County? Jiangpu County is only one hour away from the capital, and it can be said to be the last barrier to protect the west of the capital. Could it be that King Yan has begun to prepare for usurping the throne? If King Yan urges his troops south and the officers and soldiers of the imperial guards resist, the barrier to protect the west of the capital suddenly loses its function and falls into the hands of King Yan...

Extending this idea a little longer, how many cities have been penetrated by the King of Yan in this way?

Xiao Fan sighed in his heart, Zhu Yunwen, Zhu Yunwen, you are really too young compared to your uncle...

Xiao Fan could not have thought that he had made some mistakes inadvertent plans, but indirectly helped King Yan, which led to the change of ownership of Jiangpu. This was unexpected. Is this move right or wrong? Xiao Fan himself didn't know.

Cao Yi said for a while, and saw Xiao Fan speechless, then asked, "By the way, why are you looking for me today?"

Xiao Fan sighed and said, "I have trouble..."

Cao Yi suddenly looked enlightened: "Do you miss a woman?"

"Yes...ah! No, no..." Xiao Fan hurriedly shook his head to deny it.

Cao Yi looked like a close brother: "I am also from your age. It's not embarrassing to think of women. Alas, I heard that you lived in Chen Siliu's family for four years. Fatty Chen insisted on life and didn't let you marry his daughter. What does Fat Chen mean? Do I want me to knock him for you?"

"Ah, no, no, Chen Siliu mentioned getting married, but I pushed him..."

Cao Yi thought for a while and nodded, "It's better to push it. The Chen family is a merchant. You are his son-in-law. If you really get married to his daughter, you will become a merchant in the future. There are rules that merchants in our court cannot be allowed to take office. If you become a merchant, you will not be an official in the future. Brother Xiao, you are a talent and will definitely make a name for yourself in the future. Don't be blocked by the Chen family! "

Xiao Fan was very moved. This was what a real friend said. He thought about himself and planned for himself, and felt so heartwarming from the inside out.

"Thank you for your good advice..."

"Okay, don't talk about adults at once. I'm older than you, call me Brother Cao." Cao Yi laughed.

"Brother Cao..." Xiao Fan calmed down and said, "Actually, I came to you today not because of the Chen family, but..."

“But what?”

"Well, it's just that I seem to have caused trouble again..." Xiao Fan said embarrassedly.

Cao Yi's eyes were straight: "You've caused trouble again? Damn it! You can't tell that you look gentle and gentle, but you're a troublemaker! Tell me, who have you messed with? The chief clerk? Dianshi? Or that old man Huang Ruide? Don't be afraid, I can help you solve it..."

Xiao Fan was so embarrassed that he felt sweaty, and said with a red face and a nervous look: "I've caused a lot of trouble this time..."

Cao Yi was stunned: "Greater than Magistrate Huang? Oh my God! Who did you mess with? Could it be the prefect of the capital?"

"A little bigger..."

"Mr. In the Court?" Cao Yi's tone changed a little.

"Well, a little bigger..."

"Six Ministers?"

Xiao Fan's face was almost hidden under the table: "...a little bigger."

Cao Yi's face turned green and he said crazy: "A little bigger, a little bigger, are you blowing pig urine bubbles? It's bigger than the six ministers. Who did you mess with?"

Xiao Fan blinked his eyes and looked at Cao Yi innocently, and said in a very innocent voice: "I accidentally slapped someone a few times, and later I accidentally discovered that the person I was slapped was His Royal Highness the current crown prince..."
Chapter completed!