Wang Meiren continued: "It has been three years since Xia Guan took office. Li Tingshi has been here for even longer, five years. To tell you the truth, neither of us has anything to do with each other in the Cabinet, so we can only survive in these remote places. ”

"Although this province is the land of fish and rice, the fertile fields and minerals, wherever there is a profit, are controlled by the hundred ethnic groups. On the contrary, we Hermes-Epitek can only guard the thin fields and do some work to get by. It is the entire business of Ba Province that is controlled by the eight major families. Not to mention that it is an unpowerful official like Xia Guan and Li Tingshi who come to be the governor, Assassin Shi, no matter how capable he is, when he arrives here, he can only grind slowly. ”

"Because most of the people here are managed by the hundred tribes, most of them do not know how to read and write, and they all have to believe in the gods. Some naturally believe in the state religion of our Great Zhou. Some of them believe in some nonsense. What totems, Mingjiao, White Lotus Teaching, a whole bunch. Not to mention, this Wumen, which is about to disappear in other places in our Great Zhou, is very popular here. ”

"There are many genres here. From witches in the countryside, to the worship of major families, or the great witches who live in seclusion in the mountains and forests, there are all of them. These situations have always been known to Xingxinglou. This kind of thing is not unique to our Ba Province, Yun Province, Guizhou Province, those Miao Xinjiang areas, there are also a lot. ”

"In comparison, Miao Jiang's witches are more ferocious, and they use those disgusting Gu worms and the like at every turn. Xia Guan is a person from Yun Province, and when he was a child, he heard a lot about such things. Comparatively, the witch gate in Ba Province is quite mild. In the past thousand years, the Wumen of Ba Province and the Daomen of Ba Province have basically been able to live in peace, and even have some exchanges. It's a rarity. It's just, I don't know, what is Miss Mingyue going to investigate this time? Is there anything that needs to be done? ”

After listening to Wang Meiren's words, Xiao Rui and Qin Mingyue had an unexpected joy, the two glanced at each other, and they both saw the meaning of love in each other's eyes. This Wang Meiren looks to be in his fifties, his appearance is not good, and he is not even very elegant in speaking, but he is familiar with the situation in a province. Looked, a capable official.

However, if you think about it, you also know that a two-rank jinshi without help can get into the position of governor, although it is the governor of a remote province, which is enough to prove his ability. He got mixed up from the county order step by step. Moreover, looking at his resume, because he has no backstage relationship, the place where he has always taken office is a remote place, and he has never been in Shangxian. Moreover, his progress is also very slow, step by step, without any early transfer. This is also fortunate that he was very young when he was a jinshi, otherwise, he didn't know how old he would be until he became the governor.

Xiao Rui was very appreciative and said: "The situation in Ba Province introduced by Governor Wang is very interesting. These things in Ba Province, this king and Miss Mingyue also know some things from some places. It's just that Miss Mingyue wants to secretly investigate this time has a lot to do with it, and there are few clues. Therefore, we are trying to get in touch with these local witches and the eight great families. Lord Wang doesn't need much help now, just keep up to the province and see where there are some strange things reported, and tell us quickly. Also, let's first introduce the eight major families to get to know each other. We can't say that we have to go to the eight great families in Ba Province. ”

When Wang Meiren heard this, he was a little worried: "The prince wants the lower officials to pay attention to some strange things, although the lower officials don't understand the reason, and they think it's because of the witch gate, this is not difficult." However, the status of the prince and Miss Mingyue is precious. It is easy to get to know the eight great families in Ba Province, although they each have their own strongholds, but they all have big mansions in Dujiang City, and the young masters and family heads take turns to be stationed here. They are also trying to make friends with two noble people. ”

"However, if you go to their clan land, it will not be as prosperous as our Dujiang City, nor will it be as good as the security here. It was a place where the hundred tribes were entrenched, and the outsiders did many barbaric things. Xia Guan was worried that those reckless people had collided with the two nobles. ”

Xiao Rui laughed: "Don't worry about this Lord Wang. This matter is handed over to Li Tingshi. With him, the assassin of Ba Province, leading the troops to protect, and we ourselves have our own expert guards, what else can we do? ”

As soon as he said this, Li Baichuan's face tightened, and he hurriedly bowed down and said, "The last general swears to protect the two nobles." ”

Xiao Rui raised his hand and said, "Don't be nervous. The king of the eight great families still understands. Although they are all from the hundred ethnic groups, the rules are different from those of our Han people in the Central Plains, and the customs and etiquette are also different. However, in the end, it has been the place where my Central Plains Dynasty ruled for thousands of years. The subtle influence of the past thousand years has made them less barbaric. Except for a few, they are all reasonable families. Don't be afraid. ”

Wang Meiren and Li Baichuan could only smile.

Xiao Rui said again: "That's it." Tomorrow, this king and Miss Mingyue will meet the young master or head of the eight great families. Please arrange it, Lord Wang. Li Tingshi and my head of the guard will contact you, and he will tell you about the king's arrangement, and ask Li Tingshi to cooperate. ”

Wang Meiren was busy bowing down. Li Baichuan was also busy.

Xiao Rui said again: "The meeting gift you gave before, this king and Miss Mingyue have both seen it. Actually, we all know about your family background. It's not a huge rich, where can you give such a big gift? Let's take it all back. You should have heard the rumors, and neither Ben Wang nor Miss Mingyue are short of money. I don't need you to do that. If this errand goes well, the two of you will still be able to get benefits, and you will naturally know when the time comes. ”

"I would also like to thank you for the reception you arranged for the reception of the king's deputy envoy and his entourage. Now, they have been sent to Cloud City by the king. After we were done in Dujiang City, our next stop was to go to Cloud City. It was the territory of the Yun family of the Golden Eagle Clan. This king and the young master of the Yun family have had several encounters. ”

"Originally, the deputy envoy Zeng Shizi planned to come back to Dujiang City first to introduce the adults of Dujiang City to this king. However, his affairs in Cloud City are not finished yet. The king ordered him to stay in Cloud City first. I'll come back when I'm done. Come to think of it, it will be there tomorrow. I heard that they have a good relationship with the young masters and family heads of the eight major families. When the time comes, a few of them will come back to help, plus the help of Lord Wang and Lord Li, I believe we will be able to get along happily with the Eight Great Families. ”

Wang Meiren and Li Baichuan were busy.

Xiao Rui then sent them away.

From beginning to end, Qin Mingyue didn't say a word, it was Xiao Rui who was talking to the officials. It wasn't until they left that Qin Mingyue spoke.