In the yamen for so many years, the way of survival of the yamen has been deeply engraved in his bones, and he can't even mention what he shouldn't say, how can he say anything outside.

Seeing that Lao Zhang stopped, Fan Ming didn't care, to be honest, he was a little surprised by Lao Zhang's 'concern', but then he smiled in his heart, the Huairou strategy these days has worked after all, at least this Lao Zhang will not have any hostility towards himself, and then his words said: "I'm afraid I'm going to suffer, right!" ”

Lao Zhang paused, and then nodded.

Fan Ming smiled, took out the lawsuit from the envelope, and put it on the table, "Don't worry, I know these things." ”

Glancing at the table, after seeing the lawsuit and seeing the same as what he saw before, Lao Zhang exhaled lightly and relieved his heart, but the doubts in his heart became bigger and bigger, "Fan Shoufen, if Lao Song asks me, what should I say?" ”

Fan Ming frowned, to be honest, he really didn't think about being responsible for this complainant, this case is clearly going to be used, how to deal with it is not up to him to decide, but to see how Bu Xiancheng's side reacts, the best result is nothing more than the money for compensation, it is absolutely impossible to win the lawsuit completely.

Seeing that Fan Ming didn't speak, Lao Zhang also had a bottom in his heart, he had seen a lot of this kind of thing in the yamen, and it was not once or twice, so don't think about taking advantage of it if he can't get through, he bowed down and said to Fan Ming: "Then if Lao Song asks me, I will let him withdraw the matter." ”

"Don't!" Fan Ming thought about it, paced two steps, and said, "You drag this matter down first, don't say anything, don't say anything about Lao Song, understand?" ”

"Good!" Lao Zhang didn't even think about it and agreed, it may be a little difficult to get things done, but dragging is a good trick, who in this yamen will not pretend to be stupid with both hands, sometimes it is more useful not to say it than to say, "Fan hand, I'll go out first." ”

After Lao Zhang went out, Fan Ming returned to his seat, holding some files in his hand, but the thoughts in his mind couldn't stop, just now his actions believe that he has successfully set off a small wave in the county government, but this is far from enough, and the most important thing is that the matter of this lawsuit has not been 'leaked' out, not enough to attract the attention of Bu Xiancheng, it seems that he has to find an opportunity to add fire.

was not officially assigned to specific affairs, Fan Ming still had nothing to do in the afternoon, of course, he didn't do anything 'out of the ordinary', he stayed in the office and looked at all kinds of miscellaneous papers with peace of mind, counting that he had only been in the yamen for less than a month, it was already very good to have the appearance he has now, at least the other people in the yamen have basically accepted him as a colleague.

During the period, Lao Zhang came once, and things were really as he expected, and the matter of him going to the West Courtyard to 'stroll' around the yamen had been spread, and some good people couldn't help but ask Lao Zhang, if there was any change, Lao Zhang would not say it explicitly if he got it, but just used the excuse to talk about some other things, which made others more and more curious.

Approaching the end of the office, Fan Ming was about to pack up his things and go home, when someone came to call Fan Ming, saying that the magistrate wanted to see him, Fan Ming didn't think much about it, so he put down his family and went to Wang Zhixian's office.

"Fan Ming is here, sit", seeing that it was Fan Ming coming in, Wang Zhixian smiled and signaled to the stool on the opposite side of his bookcase, but the pen in his hand was not put down, and he was still writing on the bookcase.

Putting down the pen, Wang Zhixian swept the dust on the official uniform and walked out of the bookcase, "Fan Ming, I heard that you went to the West Courtyard today?" ”

Fan Ming was stunned in his heart, and he couldn't imagine that Wang Zhixian was still concerned about the 'little things' in the yamen at all times, so he nodded immediately, "Yes, my lord!" As soon as Fan Ming finished speaking, he couldn't help but feel apprehensive, hoping that Wang Zhixian would not think that he was a two-faced person.

"Well, that's good." Wang Zhixian's relieved appearance made Fan Ming feel relieved a lot, it seemed that it was unnecessary to worry, Wang Zhixian patted Fan Ming's shoulder, and pulled Fan Ming to the side to sit down, "I originally wanted you to take a step, but I didn't expect you to think of it in advance." Right now, there is a pool of stagnant water in the yamen, and it's time to stir and stir. ”

Fan Ming knew that Wang Zhixian had misunderstood that he was following Su Qin's strategy of making a concerted effort, in fact, his purpose was only to solve family affairs, but it was not good to say anything, so he could only stubbornly reply: "My subordinates are just afraid that it will be more and more important." ”

Wang Zhixian waved his hand, "You made the right move, Hong Deshan is cautious and doesn't have much ability, but he still has his own position, and it would be a good help if he could win it." ”

Fan Ming groaned, he also understood what Wang Zhixian meant, at present, he and Wang Zhixian are still very embarrassed in the position of the yamen, although they have some prestige, but there is no specific affairs to do, he has nothing to say as an official, Wang Zhixian is a little uncomfortable as a county.

What Wang Zhixian said is not unreasonable, at present, the affairs of the yamen are actually controlled by Bu County, no matter what aspect, if he can take over the next affairs from it, whether it is Wang Zhixian's status or his own status will be very different. Countless thoughts swirled in his head, and Fan Ming suddenly thought of Mo Baoming's intention to set up a business in Chuqiu a few days ago, and his heart moved, "My lord, can you make a move on business taxes." ”

"I was about to tell you this!" Wang Zhixian patted Fan Ming's shoulder with some excitement, "I went to the Drunken Immortal Mansion for a banquet yesterday, and I gained a lot, some businessmen from Suzhou and Songzhou are interested in reopening Chuqiu's business routes, and this time may be an opportunity." ”

"Really!" Fan Ming's eyes lit up, this is a good thing, if the merchants of Suzhou and Songzhou want to do business in Chuqiu, they must register and pay business tax in the yamen, which is a big income, and now this is not just a matter of increasing taxes, they can take this opportunity to meddle in the affairs of the yamen, at least they can insert themselves into it.

But in this way, he has become more and more a thorn in the side of Bu Xiancheng!

Wang Zhixian nodded, "That's true, many of these merchants in Suzhou and Songzhou have already arrived in Chuqiu in person, and they only have to come to the Yamen to cover the seal and sign the tooth deed." ”

"If that's the case, then the ...... of the East Courtyard" Fan Ming looked at Wang Zhixian to ask for his opinion, he chose to be silent in this kind of major decision, and he must know how to hide clumsily for the way of officials, and sometimes it is not necessary to be smart to be able to win the praise of the officials.