When he first discovered that there was a smallpox epidemic, he immediately mobilized the local garrison to surround these dozen villages, prohibiting people from entering and leaving, and at the same time asked for help from the provincial capital.

If it is a side matter, officials at all levels may have to delay it for a while, or study how to profit from it. But smallpox and other terminal diseases don't recognize people, no matter what princes and generals you are, peddlers and pawns, once you are infected, you will have to close the ghost door again!

In this case, officials at all levels moved unusually quickly! Not only did they increase the number of troops, but they also actively mobilized Lang Chinese medicinal materials and other personnel and materials, and sent them to Miyang in a steady stream, which contained smallpox in a small area.

When it was not far from Miyang, Liu Haojia sent a family member to send a letter to Miyang in advance to announce their arrival. Although Liu Hao's family is only a deputy envoy, after all, there are some officialdom rules that must be followed.

Liu Haojia sent a letter and stationed there early to rest, preparing to rush to Piyang County around noon tomorrow according to the rules, and he could have a reception banquet at noon, and in the afternoon he could meet with the local officials in Miyang to understand the actual situation.

It wasn't when Liu Haojia and others rushed to the outside of Piyang County, but they found that only the county man with two entourages was waiting for him here. This made Liu Haojia a little angry! Although he is only a deputy envoy, he shouldn't be treated so slowly, he simply didn't take him seriously.

Still, he suppressed his anger and jumped off his horse and stepped forward. Seeing Liu Haojia coming, the county immediately stepped forward and took two steps and said, "Xiaguan Wang Hongfeng greets the angel!" ”

Liu Haojia returned the salute and said, "Why is you the only one here, where are the others?" Don't they know that the court has sent someone?

Wang Hongfeng said with an embarrassed face: "Angel is angry! Recently, smallpox has been much more serious, and the county lord is so busy that he really can't get out! This made the lower officials come to greet the angels! ”

Liu Haojia snorted, feeling that this trip was going to go wrong, but he didn't know why the other party was like this? You know, he hasn't met the other party. However, he still steadied his temperament and said: "Since the county commander is too busy with official business to come to greet this official, then he is not to blame." It's just that the rest place of the officer and his subordinates is ready? ”

Wang Hongfeng nodded and said, "This adult, please rest assured, it has already been prepared." The messenger who had been sent to tell him was also waiting there. ”

Liu Haojia snorted and said, "I'm tired of leading the way!" ”

Liu Haojia got on the horse and led people into the city with Wang Hongfeng. The people behind him were still expecting a grand welcoming ceremony, especially the five people gathered around Liu Haojia were all from the Xungui family and knew the rules for greeting Qincha. So seeing that the whole county is like this, I am even more angry! But they saw that Liu Haojia didn't say anything, and could only follow him into the city angrily.

They rested in the inn in the city, washed and rested, and then put on new robes, and one by one regained their original spirits. Wang Hongfeng is also eye-catching! But then his eyes dimmed again.

Liu Haojia and the others arrived before noon according to the rules, and the county order always came forward to entertain them. However, the county order had no intention of entertaining at all, but just sent someone to send two tables of banquets, which even Wang Hongfeng felt very embarrassed and embarrassed.

But Liu Haojia was not angry at this time, sat down and beckoned Wang Hongfeng and a few people next to him to the table, and arranged for the family to sit down at another table. Seeing this, Wang Hongfeng knew that he had something to ask him, so he could only sit down with a wry smile.

After a few people sat down, Wang Hongfeng first picked up the cup and said, "Xiaguan Angel has a cup, the angel has worked hard all the way!" ”

Liu Haojia raised his glass and drank it all, then put down the wine glass and said: "Lord Wang, we have been hungry all the way, so we will be exempted from some etiquette, let's eat something first!" ”

Wang Hongfeng had nothing to do, so everyone first made a belly garden, and then picked up the wine glass to speak. In this way, you drank a few glasses back and forth, and the atmosphere of the banquet eased a lot. Liu Haojia and Wang Hongfeng gossiped again, and then asked: "Lord Wang, I don't know the county order of this Miyang County, why do you despise me so much?" ”

Wang Hongfeng said: "Where will I despise adults, but the county lord is indeed complicated, and he can't get out!" ”

Liu Haojia said: "As the so-called Ming people don't say secret words, this Miyang County Decree doesn't even care about the face of the imperial court, it is clear that someone is supporting him, otherwise he would not dare to do it!" Lord Wang, if you can help me solve my doubts, I will naturally be grateful! ”

Wang Hongfeng heard that this was a hint that he could give him benefits, and he couldn't help but feel a little moved. But he thought about it, what benefits can you leave behind when you turn back to Beijing after you finish your errand? And he himself is just a test hundred, how capable can he be? Thinking of this, he still shook his head and said, "There is really no other reason? Just busy! ”

Liu Haojia's face turned cold when he heard this. But he didn't blame the other party, it's just that everyone is responsible for their own choices! Originally, Liu Haojia came to test cowpox this time, and he was ready to distribute some credit. But Ning Baiqiang didn't want him to make meritorious contributions!

So he felt that the local people could match him, and he didn't mind adding their names to the credit book! But it seems that these people in Miyang County are still on the opposite side of themselves! In this case, after the errand is completed in the future, I can't get the credit and complain to others!

Since the two of them were not speculative, they naturally ate and drank with their heads bored, so the banquet ended in an extremely strange atmosphere. And even at this time, the county order still didn't show up. However, Wang Hongfeng told Liu Haojia when he was leaving, the county order should not come, and if there is something, he might as well go to the county government for a walk.

Then Liu Haojia gathered the people around him and said, "Peilan, you go to the county government with me in the afternoon." The others changed into civilian clothes and all went out to inquire about the local situation in Piyang County. It would be better if we could find out why the prefectural order is so cold!

Everyone dispersed one after another, and Liu Haojia took Zhang Peilan straight to the county office. Originally, Liu Haojia was ready to be hung out of the door, but he didn't expect the county order to invite them in soon.

After entering the county office, Liu Haojia stepped forward with his hands behind his back, he wanted to see if the last trace of his face was about to be torn apart in this county order? If this is the case, he must be guilty of a big disrespect when he returns to Beijing, after all, although he is only a deputy envoy of the Qin Mission, he also represents the face of the imperial court and Emperor Wanli!