Happy to be happy, Yan Zhenghai was still a little apprehensive in his heart. If Xiao Bin's arrival was to represent all the forces in the prefecture and city, and to negotiate with the government about the smoking ban, then things would be much easier. But if only the Xiao family is ready to cooperate with the imperial court, this effect will be greatly reduced.

Xiao Bin seemed to see Yan Zhenghai's thoughts, and he said helplessly: "My lord, there are only Xiao and Li brothers who came this time. We're sorry we don't represent anyone else! ”

The look of disappointment jumped on his face, and Yan Zhenghai's excitement suddenly disappeared. The huge psychological gap caused him to not react for a while, and he was directly stunned in place, and stopped speaking for a long time. It wasn't until footsteps suddenly sounded outside the door that Yan Zhenghai came to his senses.

Hong Chengchou had already appeared at the door at this moment, he strode over, and the moment he entered the door, he raised his eyes and swept the hall. I don't seem to care about the existence of Xiao Bin and Li Yi.

When Yan Zhenghai saw that it was Hong Chengchou coming, he immediately did not dare to slack off, and after stepping forward to salute, he introduced Xiao Bin and Li Yi to Hong Chengchou.

Xiao Bin was surprised and happy to learn that the person who came was Hong Chengchou, who was also the real person in charge of the smoking ban. A person of Hong Chengchou's level is not something that he Xiao Bin or Li Yi can easily see. But this will Hong Chengchou arrived, proving that the official family still attaches great importance to the Xiao and Li families.

With this understanding, Xiao Bin's nervous mood just now finally calmed down. He bowed his hand and smiled at Hong Chengchou: "The head of the Xiao family has seen Lord Hong!" ”

"The Li family helped Li Yi meet the adult." Li Yi saw Xiao Bin saluting, he didn't dare to slack off and hurriedly followed.

Hong Chengchou's gaze stayed on the two of them for a moment, and he looked at them carefully before he spoke: "Master Li, Patriarch Xiao doesn't have to be polite. ”

After speaking, Hong Chengchou sat on the main seat, and Yan Zhenghai could only accompany him, but he didn't dare to sit down anymore.

"Lord Hong, forgive the grass people for daring to ask, is this smoking ban supervised by adults?" Xiao Bin asked cautiously.

"It's true that the official is doing it, I don't know what Patriarch Xiao thinks?" A trace of confusion flashed in Hong Chengchou's eyes.

"Don't blame the adult, Xiao just needs to determine some things, so if you offend, I hope that the adult Haihan is!" Xiao Bin didn't know why, in front of Hong Chengchou, he always had a heart palpitation. Fortunately, his self-control is strong, otherwise it will definitely be a fool of himself.

Hong Chengchou waved his hand, with an uncaring expression: "Patriarch Xiao, but rest assured, I, Hong someone, am not a villain." ”

Having said that, although the two sides are still relatively strange, there is nothing to scruple about. Xiao Bin's nervousness just now has also disappeared, and he will be much more comfortable.

Subsequently, Yan Zhenghai also took the opportunity to inform Hong Chengchou of the question just now and let him make a decision. Hong Chengchou didn't hesitate at all, and actually said with a smile: "It's rare that Patriarch Xiao can abandon the darkness and turn to the light, and this official is very welcome." ”

Xiao Bin said with a smile on his face: "It is our honor to be appreciated by adults. I just don't know, what is the benefit for us to take refuge in the imperial court? ”

A fox-like smile immediately appeared on his face, and Hong Chengchou said: "I don't know what Patriarch Xiao needs, but it doesn't hurt to say it, as long as the court can meet your needs, there will definitely be no ambiguity." ”

Xiao Bin thanked him: "With the words of adults, we have nothing to scruple about." In fact, we don't have many requirements, we just need the imperial court to give some benefits to the two of us while cleaning up the other forces. And we will definitely not let the court down, if there is anything we need to do, we will definitely go all out, unequivocally! ”

"Okay, refreshing! This official believes in Patriarch Xiao, so we will make a covenant to completely enforce the smoking ban in Fucheng together. "Hong Chengchou is rare and refreshing.

"It's a deal, sir!" Chaubin agreed.

After the negotiation was completed, Xiao Bin excused himself to leave in advance and did not continue to talk with Hong Chengchou.

Li Yi was very confused about this, and on the way back, he couldn't hold back his mouth and asked, "Big brother, why didn't you continue to talk with that Hong Chengchou just now?" Let's not get into the details, is that really appropriate? ”

Xiao Bin squinted at the worried Li Yi, and said with a smile: "Brother Li doesn't need to panic, although this court can't be fully trusted, but this time we don't need to worry so much." Judging from the performance of that Hong Chengchou, he wished that we would take refuge in the imperial court. I don't know why he did this, but that's enough, don't you say? ”

Li Yi frowned and pondered, and after a while, he shook his head and said, "Little brother still doesn't understand, if we talk about the details, we can be more at ease with each other." ”

Xiao Bin shrugged his shoulders and said, "If the expectation is not bad, within three days, the government will definitely take the initiative to find us." Of course, this also depends on what those who are ready to fight the court to the end does. If they really dare to contend with the imperial court, then there will be a good show! ”

The carriage continued to move slowly, and Li Yi got off the carriage halfway, and there was no need for him to return to the Xiao Mansion. So he parted ways with Xiao Bin halfway, but he still had a lot of worries in his heart, and he really couldn't understand why Xiao Bin trusted Hong Chengchou so much.

The city has been calm for the time being, and the government has not imposed a smoking ban. Several major forces of resistance are also secretly making preparations, waiting for the imperial court to make a move. The tranquility before the storm filled the entire city with an imperceptible tense atmosphere.

Ouyang Mansion, in a secret room in the backyard, Ouyang Xiu had a gloomy face, listening to Qi Hai reporting to him the news he had just gotten.

"Brother Ouyang, just now our eyeliner has been cleared, so Xiao Bin and Li Yi are indeed together. And they also secretly went to the mansion, presumably to conspire with Yan Zhenghai something? Brother Ouyang, they are clearly doing something, we should take more precautions. Qi Hai's face was full of anger.

Ouyang Xiu's brows were furrowed, and it was not difficult to see from Qi Hai's description. It is very likely that Xiao Bin and Li Yi colluded with the government, and if this is true, it will definitely be very disadvantageous to them.

After some deep thought, Ouyang Xiu said viciously: "At all costs, we must thoroughly investigate this matter." If Xiao Bin and Li Yizhen collude with the government, we must strike first and get rid of these two scourges as soon as possible. The old man didn't believe that after getting rid of these two families, no one would want those vacant territories. ”

Qi Hai said with a smile: "Brother Ouyang, please rest assured, in less than three days, the junior brother will definitely find out the matter clearly." ”