Xu Wenlan really frowned and pondered, and thought for a while before saying: "It stands to reason that County Lieutenant Wang was born in the army and is in charge of the county's criminal affairs, and these land scoundrels should be under his orders, but County Lieutenant Wang's character is not like the kind of person who will plot against others behind his back, and I still believe it if he cuts people in front of him with a knife." Therefore, the person behind these people should be Sun Xiancheng. ”

Seeing Bai Shengwen smiling at the corner of his mouth, Xu Wenlan knew that he had guessed correctly, first smiled, rolled his eyes, and then smiled: "However, I guess, although these scoundrels were found by Sun Xiancheng, this matter was also known to Wang County, maybe the two conspired to design the eldest brother." ”

Nodding with a smile, Bai Shengwen said in a harmonious voice: "You are right, it is Sun Xiancheng who is looking for someone to come out in this matter today - naturally, he will not be so stupid as to come forward to find someone in person, but through Shen Qi - you should still remember Shen Qi, he was driven out of the yamen with a lame leg before, but he has always hated me in his heart, and this time he naturally worked harder, but he was also shrewd and knew that he couldn't show his face." ”

"Shen Qi is really Sun Xiancheng's person!" Xu Wenlan lost his voice and said: "I just said, there must be someone behind that guy, otherwise how could he be so arrogant again." ”

"Big brother, what are you going to do with them?"

Bai Shengwen smiled and said lightly: "What has surfaced now are just some small landlords, and the real big gentry haven't shown their faces yet!" For example, Guo Buluo's family...... I think there must be a lot of people in front of Chengyu who are complaining about finding a way now. Heishui County is still focused on Guo Buluo's family. ”

Xu Wenlan felt a sudden shock in her heart: "Big brother, are you going to fall out with Young Master Chengyu?" ”

"No, how could it be?" Bai Shengwen smiled faintly and said calmly: "Chengyu is a smart person, he naturally knows how powerful. Wen Lan, you said that the eldest brother wanted to thoroughly inspect the fields, did he do it on a whim? ”

"Big brother is for Li-Wei?" Xu Wenlan hesitated, wondering if Bai Shengwen had another purpose.

"This time in Beijing, the eldest brother met a few friends, one of whom is from Jiangnan, and I heard that the gentry in Jiangnan like this concealed the fields and paid less land tax......

Xu Wenlan is also smart, and she knows what she means, and as soon as she heard Bai Shengwen say this, she asked in a low voice: "Big brother, are you saying that it is likely that the imperial court will soon conduct a thorough investigation of the fields throughout the country?" You say this just in response to the imperial court? ”

"The people take food as the sky, the country is based on taxes, the first three generations of kings before the emperor are all Ming monarchs, and they have done too much, if they want to make some achievements today, there are not many people who can use their brains. Besides, the emperor hesitated for a moment about his ...... treasury, Bai Shengwen still whispered: "Even your family is like that, let alone those landlords who conceal tax returns?" ”

Xu Wenlan nodded, but she was not as sad as Bai Shengwen thought. In the end, it's not the original body, she doesn't have those past memories, and it's really hard for her to empathize with the pain of exile.

I just think Bai Shengwen is reasonable, isn't there a saying that "the gentleman is fat and Jiaqing"? The first emperor's southern tour cost a lot of money in the treasury, and now if he wants to enrich the treasury, he can only take the corrupt officials and these landlords who conceal tax returns, which is normal.

Seeing Xu Wenlan's thoughtful expression, Bai Shengwen smiled: "There is only one letter left now, but I don't know when that letter will arrive." ”

Although Guo Buluo's family is far away from the gate, there must be connections in the capital, just like Mr. Zhang before, he lived in Guo Buluo's house as soon as he came to Heishui, although it was to hide his identity, but he also had a friendship with Guo Buluo's family.

After figuring out this section, Xu Wenlan no longer felt that Bai Shengwen was radical, but secretly thought: Sure enough, he is worthy of being my man, and he is one step faster.

The two talked and laughed, but they arrived at the door of the back office in half an hour, and the door that was surprisingly not hiding in the door but guarding the door immediately stepped forward, first gave a salute, and then said: "My lord, you have a guest, saying that you came from Beijing, and the villain didn't dare to delay things, so he let him wait in the flower hall first." ”

Bai Shengwen responded, and did not have the slightest strange look, but turned back to Xu Wenlan and said, "I think the gentleman I invited has arrived." ”

As soon as Xu Wenlan heard it, he knew that it was the master he had mentioned before, but he didn't know what kind of person he was.

Curious, Xu Wenlan did not evade, and directly followed Bai Shengwen into the flower hall, hearing the footsteps, the middle-aged man who was sitting on the chair and looking down to read, looking leisurely, raised his head, first smiled, then stood up, took a few steps, and gave a salute: "Lord Bai, in Xia Wang Wensheng, I came in a hurry and was disturbed." ”

Bai Shengwen smiled and personally helped him: "Don't be polite, although I have heard the name of Brother Wang for a long time, but now that I have seen it with my own eyes, I feel that what Brother Liu said does not have the demeanor of Brother Wang." ”

And that's starting to tout the rhythm? Xu Wenlan looked at this Wang brother, but he really didn't see any style.

Looking left and right, it is a middle-aged man with a slightly round face, who looks ordinary, and if he walks on the street, he will not attract attention at all.

But since the eldest brother wants to use him, it is also appropriate to hold two sentences, good words are like spring, if you want the donkey to grind, you have to give two carrots! No, it's crooked.

Shaking off those cranky thoughts in her heart, Xu Wenlan smiled warmly at this Master Wang: "Big brother, you talk first, I'll go to the kitchen and let people prepare meals." ”

Wang Wensheng's gaze naturally turned to Xu Wenlan, glanced at it as if he was asking, and then lowered his head, Bai Shengwen introduced with a smile: "This is my fiancée, Miss Xu." ”

"Hello Miss Xu." Wang Wensheng greeted with a smile, and seemed to glance at Xu Wenlan intentionally or unintentionally.

It seems that he is a little curious, but he is careful to observe the difference between men and women and does not look at it openly, but somehow, this obviously normal behavior made Xu Wenlan's heart tremble suddenly.

Is she too sensitive? How could he think that Wang Wensheng seemed to be hiding something, as if he had known about her, and suddenly saw the feeling that he couldn't help but glance at more.

Feeling a little uncomfortable, although Xu Wenlan was smiling on her face, she muttered in her heart, wiped her body and went to the stove room, first instructed the cook Chen Sange to boil another pot of water, and then went to see what dishes he bought today and weighed what to eat.

Ever before, the master and the chief official are one, and they usually live in the master's house, in addition to the monthly salary, they also have to provide food, clothing, shelter and transportation, and if they are generous, they may also be equipped with a warm bed.

However, Xu Wenlan didn't have that plan, and even wanted to discuss with Bai Shengwen whether to let Wang Wensheng live elsewhere.

It's just that she hasn't said this yet, and when she refills the tea in the past, she heard Wang Wensheng say: "This letter was sent to Guo Buluo Mansion by the small one?" Or do you want to go by yourself? ”

Taking the letter from Wang Wensheng's hand, Bai Shengwen laughed: "This letter is really timely, Mr. Zhang really knows my heart best." ”