Chapter 100: An inexplicable invitation

The news that the imperial court sent the secretary and supervisor of the dynasty and the imperial historian to Mount Tai spread far and wide. Soon the news that the imperial historian stayed in the Taishan County Mansion, and the king of Zhao County was seized power and temporarily lived in the post house.

It was like a pebble thrown into a pond, but within a few days, all kinds of rumors spread around Taishan County.

Then there was the storm. Officials of Taishan County, large and small, started a discussion about this. For example, the next scene:

"Hey......, the imperial court sent such a big official, and as soon as he came, he seized the power of King Zhao Jun, and let him sit on the cold bench on the side, what does the imperial court want to make up in Shandong?"

A master with a goatee pinched his beard and was worried.

"I don't understand, maybe the imperial court anticipated the unstable situation in Mount Tai and came to suppress the formation?" The county lieutenant was also confused, and then proposed such a possibility.

"It should be ......," the goatee master frowned, "but not all...... The old man always felt that the intention of the imperial court would not be so simple this time......"

"What do you think, if he really came to Mount Tai to suppress the formation, then why did he come up and be aggressive and drive King Zhao away? King Zhao Jun is the prime minister of Taishan, and he sits in Shandong! ”

"He Zu Ting, there is no imperial decree from His Majesty, no official documents of the imperial court, and he has not explicitly said that he will take the position of King Zhao Jun, why is he living in the palace so swaggeringly?"

"That's right, King Zhao Jun obediently gave way, and he didn't even argue, which is really strange......"

"I heard that the Ming Mansion said that Dr. Zu was carrying a secret edict from His Majesty in his arms when he came, and King Zhaojun's face changed after reading it......" The goatee master felt a little bad, "What is written on this secret edict that makes King Zhao so obedient?"

"Could it be that the imperial court is going to make a big move in Shandong?" The county lieutenant suddenly thought.

The goatee master was stunned for a moment, thought about it, shook his head and said, "What big moves can you make?" He can't turn Shandong upside down, right...... The situation in Tarzan is already so chaotic......"

He pondered for a long time, but still couldn't think of any clue, "But it is certain that King Zhao Junwang will withdraw, and the next step should be this Doctor Zu to preside over the situation in Shandong, let's see what he will do next." ”

"Do you want to be on guard? Tell them all to be more restrained?"

Of course, the goatee master knew who the county lieutenant was talking about "they", and said with a wry smile: "That's it...... Let them keep the price of grain down, not too dark, so as not to cause the imperial court to be suppressed, and no one can figure out what the imperial court means this time......"

He seemed to have finally made up his mind, "Well, that's it!" You go and unite some people first, prepare some good things, and wait until the next day when Dr. Zu opens the office, and then go up to visit! Let's find out what kind of attitude he has towards us......"

He smiled and said: "This Doctor Zu is very famous, and the old man has also heard of it, pick a gift for this person, get some unique piano songs, rare antiques, the more expensive the better!" You can also ...... a woman."

"This has a somewhat unique taste, doesn't like cardamom girls, prefers older women, widows are the best, the charm is still there, gentle and considerate kind of ......" The corner of the goatee's mouth hooked, revealing an expression of "men understand", and after speaking, he also glanced at the county lieutenant meaningfully.

The county lieutenant smiled awkwardly for a while: "Don't worry, your brother, I will definitely send my sister-in-law to the door when the time comes." I will never hold you back, I still know this, haha......"

The county lieutenant's brother died more than ten years ago, he replaced his brother's position, and also occupied the beautiful widow and sister-in-law, and there were already three illegitimate children, which is not a secret in the circle of officials in Taishan County.

"It's good that you can get clear, back then, you forced four women from good families, causing a lot of trouble, the county guard wanted to put you to death, if it weren't for our joint efforts, how could you stand here today?

Men, take a long-term view, big things matter, and when this turmoil passes, it's not what you want to do? A woman, send it out, send it out, it doesn't matter......"

The goatee master bookkeeper knocked him down, and the county lieutenant only promised to say yes, although the two official positions and powers were about the same, but he himself knew that where the people behind them were, his own weight was far less important than the master book in front of him, and after the master bookkeeper had some hidden threatening words, what could he say except to agree?

Seeing that the county lieutenant was so knowledgeable, the master bookkeeper didn't say anything more, and left with his hands behind his back.

The county lieutenant shook his head, thinking about how to tell his family later, but presumably they would not disagree, and it was not a shame to give a widow to the official of the dynasty...... Thinking so, he left one foot deep and one foot shallow......

As soon as this Doctor Zu came, he seized power strongly, and presumably there would be a big move on the second day, and this big official must be comfortable to serve.

Everyone thinks so, but it is very unexpected, Zu Ting hid in the palace, and the gate has not been opened for two days, saying that Dr. Zu came all the way from Yecheng to Mount Tai, non-stop, tired of boats and cars, now to have a good rest, what is there to report to Zhaojun Wang Gaorui, and wait until he has rested enough.

The officials of Taishan, who were secretly preparing to curry favor with Zu Ting, were dumbfounded, and they couldn't figure out what this Imperial Doctor thought.

Your Majesty believes in you so much, is it just so that you can come to sleep? The more I thought about it, the more I felt that this Dr. Zu was unreliable.

But if Zu Ting doesn't open the door for a day, they won't be able to see the true face of Master Zu's Lushan for a day, and they won't be able to figure out what his thoughts are when he comes to Mount Tai this time......

Finally, after two days of anticipation, in the evening, the gate of the Taishan County Government finally opened. A large number of armor soldiers rushed out from the government offices, riding fierce horses, hanging long knives, and running in all directions with the government as the center.

The county lieutenant, who was "patrolling" as usual, was walking on the road with a drunken face, and suddenly heard a burst of exclamation behind him, as well as the sound of horses' hooves trampling on the ground...... Dare to ride in the city! Who?! ”

"Boss, back! Behind! Come on! His minions were all screaming in terror, and some of them turned and began to run, and the faces of these former flattering men turned white, and the sound of horses' hooves behind them became more and more distinct......

He turned around in confusion, and a monster covered in iron armor rushed towards him! A tall shadow enveloped him in an instant!

Run riot! Like a huge stone rolling down the mountain, unstoppable!

The county lieutenant stood there, watching the man and horse rushing towards him shrouded in iron armor, and his brain, which was paralyzed by wine, instantly sobered up, but he had no time to react.

Just as he closed his eyes in horror and waited for death, a gust of wind flowed through his cheeks! The sound of iron pieces colliding is so clear and harsh!

The man and the horse staggered past the county lieutenant, stopped, turned the horse's head, sat on the horse's back and looked at him coldly, "Are you Zhang Miao, the county lieutenant of Taishan?"

Zhang Miao turned his head tremblingly, the beast-like cavalry turned against the light, the entire front was shrouded in shadows, covered with iron armor, and only a pair of eyes as bright as an eagle falcon could be seen clearly.

“…… Yes, yes, I'm Zhang Miao...... What are you doing with this military master?"

The sergeant took out something from the bag hanging from the horse's neck, Zhang Miao subconsciously thought that he was going to make a move, hurriedly put his arm on the top of his head, and immediately bent down a little, turned his face away, closed his eyes, and fought up and down with his teeth. There was no movement for a long time, and then I secretly opened one eye, only to see a big red invitation in front of me.

The sergeant said in a very cold and distant tone: "Doctor Zu has a banquet for all the officials of Taishan County tonight, please be sure to be there for County Lieutenant Zhang!" I still have important things to do, so I'll take my leave! ”

With that, the sergeant walked away.

"It almost scared the hell out of me...... It is worthy of the forbidden army in the Yecheng camp, is it so horizontal when you walk on the street......

A few officials patted their chests, shocked, and then came up with a smile and said, "Boss, show us what is written on it......

"Go, go, go! What to watch? Lao Tzu showed you that you recognize this word? Zhang Miao waved her hand and slapped away a few salty pig hands that were touching the invitation, and spread them out and glanced at them.

"Doctor Yu Shi invited all the officials of Taishan County to the banquet?" Just at first glance, Zhang Miao felt a little incredible.

"W-what's going on?"

There are also many people who are puzzled by this, such as Gao Rui, who reviewed the official documents for Zu Ting in the post house.

"Doctor Zu has opened a government office today......" Liang Jingxing said hesitantly, obviously not knowing how to speak.

"Hmph......" Gao Rui buried his head in the official document and sneered: "After sleeping for two days, he really has a big heart, he is finally awake now?" Just right, send him all these official documents......! ”

Gao Rui looked at the official document in hand again, he didn't want his work to be faulted by Zu Ting!

"Ming Gong, I think you should take a look at this ...... first" Liang Jingxing held back for a while before handing Gao Rui a red-enveloped thing that looked like an invitation, and Gao Rui frowned when he saw it.

"What is this?"

"This is sent from the county guard's mansion, the invitation is ......, Dr. Zu wrote it himself, please go to the banquet with Ming Gong!"

After hearing this, Gao Rui's eyebrows immediately furrowed, and he said, "What the hell is Zu Ting doing?" After resting for two days, the first thing I did when I woke up didn't care about Shandong government affairs, but came to a banquet for the old man, what does this mean? ”

"He invited more than just Ming Gong, I have inquired, and all those who have positions in Taishan County have received invitations from Dr. Zu......" Liang Jingxing said with a wry smile.

If it weren't for the fact that he couldn't understand Zu Ting's thoughts, how could he be so hesitant......

"What? The situation in Taishan County is so critical now, this old bastard still has the heart to drink and have fun! Gao Rui was furious, but what he was thinking was obviously not on the same channel as Liang Jingxing. How can the old man get together with these people! I'm going to impeach him severely! "Gao Rui's temperament is as fierce as fire, and he has to start writing the recitals when he picks up the pen.

"Ming Gong, I think Ming Gong still needs to go and see what Doctor Zu wants to do before making a decision...... Liang Jingxing stepped forward to dissuade him.

Gao Rui sneered and said, "What can he think, it's nothing more than to eat enough and then throw his hands and leave...... Person...... Passive neglect of government, ignoring His Majesty's kindness, the old man can't spare him! ”

Gao Rui put pen to paper, pouring out his anger on the paper, and suddenly when he reached the key point, he paused. He suddenly changed his mind and wanted to impeach Zu Ting, how could he do without describing his ugliness at the banquet?

So he put down his pen for the time being, "The old man will go and see what he wants to do, and then come back and continue to impeach him!" Come with me......"

"This ......"

"Don't do this, that, you go with me, I don't believe that his surname Zu dares not to give face to the old man!"