Chapter 32: The Villain's Ambition

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Xia Xiang nodded: "The cultivator has a field, the dweller has a house, the businessman has a business, the love of the people, the will of the people, and the virtue and government are established...... It's a pity that I'm afraid it won't be long before the peaceful scene of Zhending City will disappear. The rise and fall are the suffering of the people. ”

Ma Zhanguo naturally understood the meaning of Xia Xiang's words, and he said cautiously: "Xiaguan secretly searched Zhending City yesterday, and the caves and woods outside the city were also checked, and no whereabouts of Fu Ke were found. It's just that the lower officials think that even if they find Fu Ke's whereabouts, it will be difficult to stop someone from continuing to make waves based on Fu Ke's confession. ”

Xia Xiang nodded: "I don't dare to forget about the country...... Some things just have to do your best, but in the end, no one can say. Ma County Lieutenant and Ding Zhutou, it is a blessing for the people of Zhending County to have you two in Zhending County. It is also the emperor's luck to have such loyal courtiers as you and you as a loyal courtier. ”

In all fairness, Ma Zhanguo and Ding Ke were afraid of the coming wind and waves, although they had the intention of retreating, but they did not dare to reveal because Xia Xianzun was bent on facing difficulties, listening to Xia Xiang's words, the two of them suddenly burned a raging fire in their chests, the boy was born as a hero, and died as a ghost, and it was his duty to be loyal to the country and serve the country. ”

"Okay, okay, don't talk about repaying the country with death at every turn. It is admirable to repay the country with death, but it is a pity that after death, only the name is left clear, but it can no longer serve the country. It is better to live well, so that we can continue to report to the king and the people. Xia Xiang smiled, his face was light and light, "This official thinks that if we live up to the king and benefit the people, we must have a good body and a good appetite, so that the relatives can be happy and the enemies are painful." Don't do things that are happy for relatives and enemies, haha. ”

Ma Zhanguo and Ding Ke also smiled heartily, Xia Xianzun was right, not only to live, but also to live well in order to benefit the people. They also believe that Xia Xianzun is strategizing, although the official is soft-spoken, but he can also win the final victory.

When he arrived at the county office, Xia Xiang handled some official business. Ma Zhanguo and Ding Ke found Zhang Xuehua and Lu Dongliang, and several people summarized the situation together and let Xia Xiang decide.

It can be said that there is no problem of manpower and material resources in dredging the Hutuo River, and the boatmen and boats are on call, and the boatmen who sail on the Hutuo River all the year round are very much in favor of the dredging, knowing the importance of dredging and the convenience after dredging. The shops and residents on both sides of the river are the biggest obstacle to dredging, and if they can cooperate, the dredging can start at any time.

Xia Xiang came to Lu Zhiyue again, Lu Zhiyue had already registered all the displaced people, and Shen Liangren had also become a member of the displaced people. The displaced people are all happy about the removal of silt and the transformation of fertile land. For thousands of years, owning land has been the premise for people to live and work in peace and contentment. Originally, many displaced people planned to go out to beg after the arrival of winter, but they learned that Xia Xianzun had already thought of a resettlement strategy for them, and no one wanted to leave Zhending. After all, it's hard to leave, and no one wants to leave their hometown!

Everything is ready and only the east wind is owed, Ma Zhanguo is eager to see the early arrival of the scene of hundreds of boats competing for thousands of sails, and asked: "Xia Xianzun, when will the dredging begin?" ”

Xia Xiang smiled calmly: "It's not time yet, don't worry, wait for the wind to surge." ”

At noon, Cao Shujun came to the county government from Guanxin Pavilion and told Xia Xiang that Lian Niangzi, Cao Niangzi and Xiao Niangzi took people to Wenyuan to measure and plan, and he had nothing to do, so he came to the county government to help Xia Xiang handle the case. Xia Xiang was speechless, Cao Shujun helped him solve the case? Don't make a fuss, thank God he doesn't make trouble.

Fortunately, when he heard that Ma Zhanguo and Ding Ke were going to continue to search for Fu Ke's whereabouts, Cao Shujun was very interested and had to follow the two of them together. Xia Xiang naturally couldn't ask for it, but Ma Zhanguo and Ding Ke were very happy, imagining that Cao Shujun would use immortal magic again, and he could find out where Fu Ke was hiding in one fell swoop, which would save a big deal.

In the afternoon, Xia Xiang returned to the Heart Pavilion and visited the Mantuo. Mantuo fell asleep and did not wake up, he asked Liu'er to take good care of Mantuo, and as soon as he returned to the county office, Xu Heguang and Yang Jiang appeared.

Xu Heguang had the face of a villain, and even Yang Jiang was full of ambition, after the two met the ceremony, Xu Heguang said in a strange manner: "Cui Fuzun invites Xia Xianzun to come to the mansion to talk, and also asks Xia Xianzun to leave immediately, don't let Cui Fuzun wait for a long time." ”

Although Xia Xiang was angry in his heart, he still got up quietly and said, "How can you let Cui Fuzun wait for a long time?" Walk. ”

The three of them went out of the county office, Xia Xiang had neither Ma Zhanguo, Ding Keke's entourage, nor Xiao Wu following behind, alone, sandwiched between Xu Heguang and Yang Jiang, alone, and then there was an autumn wind blowing the fallen leaves, quite a bit bleak and desolate, with the tragedy of "the wind is Xiao Xiao and the water is cold, and the strong man will never return".

However, Xia Xiang did not have the slightest sense of tragedy, but enjoyed the scenery on both sides of the strait with great interest. When I came to the Zilong Bridge, there were several boats docked under the bridge, and the people on it were busy, constantly coming out of the water. There was one person sitting on the largest boat, and it was Yan Hao.

"Taiwei Yan broke his heart for the silt of the Hutuo River, it is really rare, and this official should reward him with a hundred wen." Xia Xiang held on to the railing with both hands and looked down, "A foreigner who has no relatives and no reason in Zhending, and a dignified lieutenant who does not hold a position in Zhending, but he thinks about the people of Zhending, which is really awe-inspiring." ”

The corners of Yang Jiang's mouth twitched, inadvertently revealing a look of disdain, not only did he disagree with Xia Xiang's words, but he couldn't help but want to laugh at Xia Xiang's ignorance. Where is Yan Hao for the sake of really fixing the people, he is clearly burying piles and laying mines. Xia Xiang, Xia Xiang, when the emperor's dragon ship touched the stake and caused fire and thunder, the dragon boat sank, the emperor was killed, you are the culprit, and His Royal Highness the Star King will inherit the throne by the way, and the first one will take you to the knife, not only kill your whole family, but also punish your nine clans.

Xu Heguang heard the ridicule in Xia Xiang's words, and he smiled faintly: "Xia Xianzun said that he laughed, Taiwei Yan was thinking about the safety of the emperor when he was sailing on the Hutuo River during his southern tour, not for the sake of really fixing the people. Who is Captain Yan? He cares about the world, how can he care about a small truth? ”

"That's right." Xia Xiang did not refute Xu Heguang's words, he raised his eyes and pointed to the shops along the shore with his hand, "Xu Xiancheng, among the shops on both sides of the river, there are two or three out of ten shops of Guangjin Commercial Bank, Guangjin Commercial Bank is the first commercial house in Zhending, I heard that you are the behind-the-scenes owner of Guangjin Commercial Bank?" ”

Xu Heguang waved his hands: "Rumors, rumors, Xia Guan only has a little stake in Guangjin Commercial Bank, and the real owners of Guangjin Commercial Bank are Liu Yuanwai and Xie Yuanwai." Speaking of Guangjin Commercial Bank, Xia Xianzun, don't blame the lower officials for talking too much, the dredging of the Hutuo River is something that cannot be done. I also asked Xia Xianzun to take back his fate. ”

"Oh, let's hear it, why can't you do it?" Xia Xiang walked as he spoke, with his hands behind his back, "Is it your intention to ask this official to take back his fate, or is it Cui Fuzun's meaning?" ”

"It's the intention of the lower official, but as far as the lower official knows, Cui Fuzun also has this intention." Xu Heguang was still respectful to Xia Xiang in etiquette, but his tone was a little less humble, "Let's not talk about how much manpower and material resources will be used to desilt the Hutuo River, and how to deal with the silt after dredging, not to mention that the weather is cold now, how can it be good in case of human life?" Just say that the shops on both sides of the river are closed because of this, how many people's livelihoods will be affected, and how much tax revenue will be reduced? Moreover, the emperor's southern tour is imminent, if he really wants to clear the dredging, how to ensure the safety of the emperor's southern tour when he sails on the river? Xia Xianzun, have you thought about so many hidden dangers and future troubles? ”

The implication is that Xia Xiang is young and ignorant, he has just entered the officialdom, he doesn't know anything but still wants to desilt, just like when he used hundreds of civilian boats to salvage Dong Da's body, it is a great achievement.

Yang Jiang answered: "Also, Xia Xianzun, have you ever reported the dredging matter to Cui Fuzun?" On both sides of the Hutuo River, in addition to shops, there is also a government and a county, Xia County is in charge of a county, don't forget, Cui Fuzun is in charge of a government! ”

Yang Jiang's words were even more insinuating, accusing Xia Xiang of acting recklessly and not taking Cui Fuzun in his eyes.

Xia Xiang suddenly stopped, Yang Jiang was walking in a hurry, he couldn't stop his body, and when he saw it, he bumped into Xia Xiang, and in a panic, he turned to the left side, wanting to get out of the way. Unexpectedly, his feet slipped, and he sat on the ground.

Xia Xiang bent down to help Yang Jiang up: "Why is Yang Zhisi so careless, walking on the flat ground and wrestling?" When walking, you should see your feet clearly, fortunately it is daytime, and it is a flat road, in case it is a mountain road to walk at night, if you fall down, you will break your head and the blood flow will be light, and it is not impossible to fall to pieces. ”

Yang Jiang's face turned red and pale, and he thought hatefully in his heart, if you hadn't made me bad, how could I fall? There is really a set of stumbling blocks and being a good person. But he thanked Xia Xiang again and again.

"The matter of dredging, this official will report to Cui Fuzun today." Xia Xiang continued to move forward, "What Yang Zhusi said is not unreasonable, Cui Fuzun is in charge of the first government, and this official is only in charge of Zhending County. This reminds the official that since the official is in charge of Zhending County, the affairs in Zhending County, whether it is the people's livelihood, the people's sentiments or water conservancy projects, should be decided by the official. Cui Fuzun is in charge of Zhending Mansion, and the affairs in Zhending County can be reported to Cui Fuzun in accordance with the rules. ”

Xu Heguang sneered: "Xia Xianzun means that if you want to clear the dredging, you can clear the dredging, as long as you know after the dredging, just inform Cui Fuzun to know?" ”

"Or else?" Xia Xiang stretched out his hands and smiled lightly, "If you ask Cui Fuzun for everything, wouldn't you let Cui Fuzun govern Zhending County for the official, and what is the use of the official?" The government is high, just take charge of the overall situation, how can you ask about everything? ”

Yang Jiang wanted to say something, but Xu Heguang waved his hand to stop him, Xu Heguang didn't want to argue with Xia Xiang about this matter anymore, so he changed the topic: "There is one more thing, the lower official wants to remind Xia Xianzun that Ma County Lieutenant and Ding Zhutou are still secretly searching for Fu Ke's whereabouts, since Cui Fuzun ordered Yang Jiang to transfer Fu Ke, why did Xia Xianzun still let people search, could it be that Xia Xianzun still wanted to secretly snatch people away?" ”

"And this?" Xia Xiang looked surprised, "This official didn't let Ma Zhanguo and Ding Zhutou search for Fu Ke's whereabouts, could it be that the two of them did it privately?" After returning to the county office, the official asked them properly. ”

Seeing Xia Xiang playing Tai Chi and pretending to be confused, Yang Jiang touched his aching buttocks, and thought indignantly, Xia Xiang, don't be complacent first, wait to see Cui Fuzun, you have good fruit to eat.

Xia Xiang and a few people got off the Zilong Bridge, turned to the right, and they were not far from the mansion. The three of them were just walking, and they didn't notice that under a willow tree directly opposite the bridge, there was a man wearing a hat and standing against the tree. Although she was masked in black gauze and wore dark clothes, it could be seen at a glance from her graceful figure and long neck that she was a woman.

She didn't retract her gaze from when Xia Xiang and the others went on the bridge, until the figures of Xia Xiang and the others disappeared at the door of the mansion, and a foxy smile appeared on her face.

"Xia Xiang, if you don't survive the first day of junior high school, you can't escape fifteen, I'll let you die a miserable death, hehe." A trace of cruelty flashed on her charming face, but she gently swiped her nose with the index finger of her right hand, which was both naughty and cute, contradictory to her cruelty but perfectly integrated, revealing a strange taste.

A gust of wind blew, blowing her veil, revealing a beautiful and peerless face. She has a high nose, her eye sockets are slightly darker than those of the Great Xia people, her complexion is as white and tender as jade, and a pair of thin eyebrows are dotted on her eyes, like willow leaves.

A merchant next to him who was carrying a burden and selling sugar melons accidentally saw her shocking face, and was stunned on the spot, and the rattle in his hand forgot to turn, staring at her stupidly. She smiled sweetly at the merchant, lifted the veil, and lightly lifted her lips: "Is it beautiful?" ”

The merchant's head shook like a rattle, and he shook it a few times before he realized that he was wrong, and nodded again and again: "Beautiful, as beautiful as a fairy daughter." ”

"Would you like to come with me?" Her jade-like teeth shimmered pearly in the sun.

"May ...... Meaning! The merchant is happy to descend from the sky, it is his supreme honor that such a beautiful woman is willing to talk to him, and he still wants to take him away, he threw the stall aside, and smiled cheaply, "The villain wishes to die under the peony flower, and he is also a ghost!" ”

"Come with me." The woman giggled, twisted her waist, and walked toward the bridge.

The merchant followed closely and stammered and asked, "The villain's surname is Xiao Ming, and he didn't ask the lady's name?" ”

"Little pervert, giggles, it's really human. Do you know that people live in the world, but they are actually wandering, and only after death are ghosts, can they truly end. The return of ghosts means that only when people become ghosts can they truly return home. The woman sighed faintly and glanced back at Xiao Segui, "You call our Shi Niang." ”