At the beginning of the child, the study in the backyard of the government was still lit by candlelight.

"What! Is Lee the only one crazy? What else does he want when he's already behind bars? Zhou Wudao said in a deep voice in the study with a tired face, and his deliberately lowered voice was full of anger.

Master Qian is also very tired from running back and forth today, but at this time, he still has a strong spirit to give his own owner ideas. "The proprietor is angry! Li Weiwei said that he had an accounting book, and his subordinates did not look like he was lying. Even if he doesn't think about the owner, he has to think about himself, after all, this is a matter of pulling out the radish and bringing up the mud.

Zhou Wudao sat down and put his hand on his forehead, rubbed his temples that were jumping suddenly because of excessive excitement with the thumb of his right hand, and it took a long time to calm down and say: "Well, you are right, this matter would rather be believed than not. But he can't follow his ideas, that will only drag the official into the water. The officials have already begun to carry out external inspections, and the officials must not make any mistakes during this time. ”

"Then how should the subordinates reply to Li Weiwei?" Master Qian bowed down and asked.

"You should first give some promises to stabilize him, and see if you can find out the whereabouts of the account books. If it really doesn't work, let Liu Datao use some means, just don't kill it. The more Zhou Wudao thought about it, the more he had a headache, and waved his hand to signal that Master Qian could leave. After Master Qian retreated, he sat in the study and thought quietly for a while, "Well, I have never had correspondence with Li Weiwei, as long as I get the account books and pass the time of external inspection, even if you tell the truth, you won't be able to help me." This white-eyed wolf who can't be raised is really a thief, and he is grateful to the official who usually takes care of you, and now he even wants to bite back. Zhou Wudao hated it in his heart, he hated being coerced by others the most.

The next morning, Zhou Wudao dragged the "sick body" to the post station to see the imperial history Sun Yongcheng, it was okay to dry it, but it was not a way to drag it all the time. This is not the way of being an official, even if you dislike someone in the officialdom, you can't show it too obviously, otherwise you will fall into the bottom. He was fifty-two years old, and he had slept for less than two hours last night, and now his face was still a little gray and his eyes were bloodshot, but there was no need to pretend that he was sick. Before he reached the living room, he saw that Sun Yongcheng had already received a report from the door and greeted him.

"Brother Dao, are you okay? Yesterday, I heard that Brother Xian was in poor health, and I was really worried. Today, I wanted to visit the house, but I was afraid of disturbing the virtuous brother's meditation and recuperation. Tired of coming here with illness today, it is really a sin and a sin. Yushi Sun Yongcheng arched his hand and hurriedly greeted him, and kept confessing guilt in his mouth.

Zhou Wudao deliberately coughed twice, and then he arched his hand and said, "The old man is ashamed!" A few days ago, after dealing with official business, I was greedy for a moment of coolness, and I took off my coat to dry my sweat and was dyed with a cold. Yesterday, I couldn't get up and couldn't greet my brother in person, so I hope you will forgive me. Alas, this person is really not convinced of the old! ”

Sun Yongcheng hurriedly said: "Brother Xian is at the peak of the Spring and Autumn Period, just when he is serving the imperial court, how can he say that he is old and powerless? Anlu Mansion is located in a key area, the boats and vehicles are chaotic, and the government is cumbersome, but it is governed in an orderly manner by the virtuous brother, which shows that countless energy is spent on weekdays. However, I also hope that Brother Xian will think of the saint and the people of Limin, and must take care of his health. The foolish brother took the liberty to come this time, so I would like to disturb him, so please bear with me. ”

"Thank you for your concern! The foolish brother will pay attention to it in the future, and I still hope that this old bone can not be scattered now, so that he can serve the court for a few more years, and he can be regarded as worthy of the emperor's Longen. ”

After speaking, the two looked at each other and smiled, and walked to the living room humbly, because no one would go in front, and finally sat down with their arms in the first place. After the maid served the tea, Sun Yongcheng looked up at Zhou Wudao after taking a few sips, and saw that the other party did not take the initiative to speak, so he put down the teacup and said directly: "Brother Dao, I am ashamed to say that this time the foolish brother came from Qingzhou Mansion and did not visit Brother Xian in advance, but it caused you a lot of trouble, and I felt very guilty." ”

Hearing this, Zhou Wudao raised his eyes that seemed to have been watching the tea leaves tumbling in the water just now, and said with a smile: "Virtuous brother, don't be polite. You have been ordered by the emperor, and you should clarify the rule of officials and investigate corrupt officials at the local level, so that you can be worthy of the king and the people, and you must not feel any guilt. It's really embarrassing to say, there is such a corrupt official under the rule of the foolish brother, and he didn't realize it before the virtuous brother investigated it, what a shame for the emperor! He covered his face with his hands and coughed rapidly.

Sun Yongcheng smiled bitterly in his heart, he realized that the prefect Zhou Wudao still had a lot of guilt for himself and refused to let go. "Don't be like this, good brother. Li is the only one who is cunning and very good at hiding, even if he is designed by his foolish brother to take the handle, he still tries his best to quibble, almost making me fall short and make a mess. The virtuous brother is in charge of the affairs of the government, and he is also busy transporting spring and autumn taxes to the capital by canals, and it is normal for it to be difficult to take care of remote small counties. ”

Zhou Wudao came down the steps, he just wanted to test the mind of Shandong Dao Yushi, not deliberately embarrassed the other party. "Thank you for your understanding! However, the foolish brother will still ask for a guilty fold, waiting for the emperor's holy judgment, otherwise he will have a bad conscience and can't swallow it. During this time, the foolish brother has been ashamed and inexplicable, and always feels that he has lost his grace. If it weren't for the fact that he really couldn't let go of the affairs of the house, the foolish brother was ready to resign and go into hiding, so as to slightly alleviate the guilt in his heart. ”

Sun Yongcheng saw that he was talking about this point, and hurriedly said: "Brother Xian, you must not be like this, where will the emperor and the people be placed like this?" I believe that the emperor will see the truth clearly, and he will definitely not blame the virtuous brother. When the foolish brother returns to Beijing, he will also tell the truth, and he will not let the virtuous brother suffer unjustified humiliation. As he spoke, he stood up and arched his hand in the direction of the southern capital, and Zhou Wudao also stood up with his hands on his hand when he saw this.

After sitting down again, the two began to chat. Zhou Wudao picked up the teacup, took a sip of tea and asked, "What does the virtuous brother have to teach when he comes to Anlu Mansion this time?" If you need to do anything, just come. Whether it is the government management personnel, or the government treasury people's customs, or the government education and education, the foolish brother can arrange it. ”

Brother Xian laughed. The foolish brother has been away from Beijing for a long time, and he should have returned to his life a long time ago. This time, the escort of a cadre of prisoners deliberately detoured to Anlu Mansion, just to meet the virtuous brother, so as not to have regrets. Sun Yongcheng said with a relaxed expression.

Zhou Wudao's tone is also a little brisk, which makes people feel quite warm, not as polite and stiff as just now. "Oh, that's it! If the itinerary is not tight, you can stay a little longer. Although Anlu Mansion is not as prosperous as Beijing, and it is difficult to compare with Suzhou and Hangzhou, it is also a place where the south and the north meet, and the customs and customs are even more unique. The virtuous brother stayed for a few days, which can be regarded as checking the customs and customs. ”

Sun Yongcheng thought about it, nodded and agreed. "Then I'll bother Brother Xian for a few days."

Zhou Wudao said with a smile: "It's easy to say." In the next few days, the virtuous brother took a good walk in Anlu Mansion and felt the life of the people through the streets and alleys. Brother Yu will accompany Brother Xian for a walk when he is free, and when he is busy, he will also let Master Qian make arrangements. ”

Sun Yongcheng arched his hand and said, "Brother Xian has a heart. ”

The two chatted for a while, and then dispersed near noon.

It seems that the guests and hosts are happy, but in fact, others don't know what they have in their hearts.