Due to the suddenness of the incident, the prefect is still confused, wondering why he could fall into such a field. He stood by the window and saw that the housekeeper of the mansion was taken out and hugged with the Hunan people, and he felt very uncomfortable.

He only learned after a while that Kuang Chang had even released the widow of Taipingqiao, and threatened to the outside world that "the prefect has caused trouble in Yangzhou and poisoned Jiangdu especially deeply, and now he has arrested innocents without authorization and framed good people, which is extremely hateful." The court has discussed the dismissal, don't worry, you will show righteousness to show the world. ’

There were a few soldiers who had been treated favorably by the prefect, and he asked him bitterly, so he secretly explained the matter to the prefect. For the woman was a half-closed doorman, who was deeply loved by the governor, and had dealings with him from time to time. Now that she was arrested, the governor was afraid that he would be old, so he imprisoned him here. When the prefect heard this, he regretted it, but became even more depressed than before.

Within a few days, the envoy sent by the imperial court arrived at the gate of Jiangdu, and the governor went out of the city for several miles, greeted him happily, put down the incense case, and worshiped the emperor's edict. This edict is nothing more than writing how the prefect is illegal and should be immediately deposed, but the candidate for the new prefect has not yet been mentioned, and he will be replaced by the same governor temporarily. Kuang Chang took the edict, and when he saw it, it was really Yan Wen's handwriting, and he was happy in his heart, and took the envoy into the city to talk about it.

After the envoy had dinner in Jiangdu, he left the governor and hurried back to Beijing. The envoy had gone, and Governor Kuang immediately summoned his henchmen and discussed: "This fellow Chen has an inexplicable relationship with the Wan Party, and I am not at ease to hand over all the power to him." I don't know who else to choose? ”

The confidant said: "Although Chen Tongpao has colluded with Nanjing, he is the only one who is thoughtful, well-planned, and stable in the overall situation." And it is popular in Jiangdu, if it is more established as an outsider, I am afraid that the grace will not be believed, and Jiangdu may have to change. ”

Kuang Chang bowed: "Yes." However, Jiangdu needs to clean up a group of officials here to prevent the prefect from rising again. In this way, the Wan and Lu parties are not in a hurry to clean up, you transfer some people from Zhenjiang and ask them to help. ”

"Yes." The henchman received the order, but turned back: "Edict...... Can it be read out in public? ”

"No," Kuang Chang replied, "just show it to the prefect, and don't forget to rip off his official uniform." ”

As soon as the prefect looked up, he saw that the wooden door was slightly open, and a white light came in from outside the house. A man walked out of the light, holding an edict in his hand, and on either side stood a servant with a stick, his eyes were serious.

"Yangzhou Prefect...... Listen to the order. The man shouted.

The prefect cowered and knelt down. After listening to him read it aloud for a while, he rolled up the edict, handed it to others, and then pointed to the prefect's head: "Since the holy will is here, quickly hand over the official uniform and seal!" ”

Before the prefect was still hesitating, the officials stepped forward to hold his arm, searched for the official seal on his body, rudely took off the official uniform, and then put it in a box.

The prefect was only left in civilian clothes, and he was kicked out of the yamen, and stumbled out of Jiangdu City, and no one knew what happened after that.

Chen Tongpao temporarily took over the affairs of the Yamen. didn't dare to make any moves, and honestly according to Governor Kuang's arrangement, all the officials appointed by the former prefect were cleaned up and replaced by new people. I have to say that these Liu Dang are quite capable, and it only took two or three days for the turmoil to end quietly.

But the family is still unwilling to give up, and no matter how you look at it, the people of Hunan feel that the name of Chen Tongpao, the name of 'Quanzhi Yangzhou Mansion', is too awkward. In order to let Lord Chen ascend to the throne of the prefect as soon as possible, he had to call Wen Zhong to conspire with him.

After the salute, the people of Hunan said first: "Lord Chen and Nanjing are too close, as for the governor, he is still jealous, and there will be no one candidate." Brother Wenwen has some connections and is familiar with official figures, so he asks for it. ”

Wen Zhong smiled: "Sixing thinks too much. If you can fully support him and Chen Tong, what else can't be done? ”

The Hunan people frowned, still puzzled: "Why is this?" ”

Governor Kwong cares about this, but he feels that there are many disadvantages and few advantages. If you can get a good relationship with Kuang Chang on the one hand, and resolutely support Chen Tongzhi on the other hand, and safeguard the interests of the Liu Party in Yangzhou, even if you promote a 'Ten Thousand Parties', it is not a big deal. Besides, because of the sealing of the squire, we also have a little foundation in the township, and the squires can be won over with a little silver! If the townspeople, the government, and the people, including your family, all support him, such a big battle, if Kuang Chang still wants to win the hearts of the people in Jiangdu, then he will definitely agree. ”

Guo Xiang couldn't help but clapped his hands and said, "What a good idea!" ”

Wen Zhong continued: "But Chen Tongzhi is a cautious person who has never been willing to get involved in party struggles, and his opinion should be asked on this matter." ”

The Hunan people sighed: "Now that he is the prefect, it is the time when everyone is watching, if I am in a hurry to see it, it will be abrupt." ”

Wen Zhong hesitated for a while, then slapped his forehead and said, "It's better to send someone to ask for a post tomorrow, and when you go to the government office to wait for approval, wouldn't it be the best policy to take the opportunity to talk to Lord Chen for a few words?" ”

The Hunan people were overjoyed when they heard this, and immediately ordered the housekeeper to prepare and go to get the post tomorrow.

The next morning, Chen Tongpao was reading the official document, and the book office was busy reporting: "The person who played the house handed me a present, and I beg you to approve it." ”

The secretary just stared at Chen Tongpao's face to see how he reacted. As for Comrade Chen, he nodded indifferently as if nothing had happened: "Let him come in." "This makes the book a good one.

As soon as the housekeeper came in, Chen Tongpao put down the pen and paper and raised his eyes: "Master housekeeper, is the injury healed?" ”

The housekeeper touched the blue scar on his face: "A few patches of medicine...... Not yet. ”

"Heroic, butler."

"For the master, you have to work hard." The butler walked to the table chattering, and took out the submission in his arms, "No, there are important things waiting for me to do." ”

"There's more than one." Chen Tongpao marked the words on the presentation.

When the housekeeper heard this, he looked around the doors and windows, then propped up the table with one hand and leaned over his face: "Do you want to be a pre......fect?"

Comrade Chen didn't react, and seemed to be lost in thought," he continued. ”

"Our master wants to help you please Governor Kuang, and then use the relationship of the shopkeeper to win over the squire, so that the whole Jiang will support you. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, don't let it go. ”

Comrade Chen was silent, and after handing the presenter over, he said calmly: "You have to do a good job." ”

When the butler saw that he had shown his attitude, he was very happy, bent down a few times with a smile, thanked him ten thousand times, and withdrew.

The housekeeper took his approval and went to the governor's yamen to ask for a post. The people of the yamen were not verbose, and they wrote a post in a short time, instructed two sentences, and let the housekeeper go.

The people of Guoxiang chose the land yesterday and have discussed it with the landlord. Seeing that the post was taken, he bought the land, built a brick wall with a height of a foot, and set up a shop. Within ten days, the pawnshop was completed, and a plaque was immediately hung up, and the book was called 'Pawnshop', and it has been open since then.