After saluting each other, Hongyuan took Xiling by the arm and invited Xiling into the mansion. They had been old acquaintances in the national capital, but their relationship did not seem to be as good as this, and at this time, they met in a foreign country, and even if they were overzealous, they would not be blamed. Xiling entered the mansion to rest and freshen up, and then went to the hall to be polite, Hongyuan ordered the servants to retreat, and only these two adults were left in the hall.

Hongyuan City Lord's expression was a little uneasy, Fang Cai's enthusiasm was somewhat to hide the nervousness in his heart, at this moment, Lord Xiling did not speak, and he did not dare to take the initiative to speak. On the table in front of Xiling was a delicate glass cup, and the tea leaves in the cup were slowly stretching out, restoring to a tender green and vivid appearance, and the tea had also turned into a golden amber color.

Xiling seemed to be very interested in admiring the tea in the cup, and then raised his eyes to look at the cup in front of Hongyuan, but there was only a cup of clear water in it. He frowned slightly and said, "Hongyuan City Lord, we are old friends who haven't seen each other for a long time, is it a little too obvious for you to treat guests like this?"

If it is an ordinary family, it is of course a grand ceremony to take out the best things to entertain distinguished guests. However, the lord of the city received the envoy, and talked privately as an old friend, only bringing out a cup of tea, but he sat next to him and drank white water, which also seemed too hypocritical.

This made people who didn't know the inside story see it, and thought that the shelf of the envoy was too big, and everything was the best, and he had no intention of sharing it with others, so Xiling looked a little displeased.

The Hongyuan City Lord explained with a wry smile: "Lord Xiling, don't get me wrong! To tell you the truth, I usually like to drink tea, but I don't drink it every day, and I only drink it together when your guests and friends visit. This tea comes from the hands of the national worker and female gentleman Xinlan in the city, and it is a wonderful product that I treasure.

Originally, there were still some, but the little gentleman two months ago came to Feihong City to live in the City Lord's Mansion, claiming that he was cultivating in the Valley, and he didn't need any other offerings. It is just that people serve tea every day, morning and evening. I can't help it, and when he leaves, the tea stored this year will only be enough to rush such a cup!"

Huwa really didn't ask the Hongyuan City Lord for any payment, not only did she not take the plate of gold, but she didn't even eat a bite of meat when she lived in the City Lord's mansion. But he felt that the tea drink of the Hongyuan City Lord when he was entertaining guests was very good, so he just let the mansion wait for the tea every day. Drinking tea is not like eating three meals in the morning, noon and evening, he has a cup when he is fine, and sighs that Pan Gu is not around, otherwise they can drink together.

So tea. It contains many beneficial effects for the body and mind, and it takes a lot of manpower and material resources to make it in ordinary people, not to mention that it is a tea specially collected by a monk of the Five Realms in the mountains and made with the power of refining medicine, which is extremely precious and rare. Even if there are some, there will never be too many, but he is not embarrassed to be stingy, so he can only try his best to meet the requirements of the tiger baby.

Huwa didn't know much about the situation, and drank almost all of the people's tea, but fortunately he left early. The last cup was still reserved for the king's envoy. Otherwise, Lord Xiling is sitting here today, and he will have to drink white water with the Hongyuan City Lord.

Xiling's expression was a little surprised, and he was even a little crying and laughing. Hongyuan City Lord's explanation made the atmosphere soothe a lot, and he finally asked cautiously, "The monarch heard about what happened in Feihong City. What is the edict?"

Xiling sighed and said, "The monarch is furious. The army that guarded the city outline turned out to be a murderer who slaughtered the village and exterminated the clan! How did you, the city lord, behave? If it is spread out, it will inevitably make people criticize -- the outlines of the cities in the country. Do you have the ability to protect the territory, and can you ever fulfill the responsibility of reassuring the people?"

The Hongyuan City Lord immediately saw Khan on his forehead, and explained in a low voice: "I really didn't know that when I came here to serve as the city lord. They have already committed a bloody crime, and they will not be aware until today when they commit it again. ”

Xiling nodded lightly and said: "Two years ago, because of the bloody case in the city, the city lord was responsible for being replaced, and the monarch sent you to preside over the affairs of Feihong City and find out the details of the bloody case. For two whole years, the so-called rogue was by your side, but you didn't know it, which can't but be said to be a dereliction of duty. That's what the king said!"

Seeing that Hongyuan City Lord's face was becoming more and more nervous, and sweat was already running down his cheeks from his forehead, Xiling's tone changed, and he said: "According to the information that has been ascertained, the so-called Liukou is extremely hidden and his identity is unexpected. You only came to Rainbow City two years ago, and the bloody case that happened before has nothing to do with you and is not your responsibility.

Now that the murderers have been ambushed, no one has escaped since Yan Lingzhu and below, and they have not succeeded in committing the crime again, and they have all been wiped out. The king has sent you on a mission to govern the city, pacify the people, and destroy the bandits. Judging by the results, you have indeed done it, and it is not your responsibility to be a rogue. ...... That's what I said when the Lord asked me. ”

Hongyuan's face was like the weather on the top of a snowy mountain, changing extremely wonderfully, at this moment, he subconsciously wiped his sweat with his sleeve, got up and saluted: "Lord Fengzheng, you speak for me like this, Hongyuan doesn't know how to be grateful!"

Xiling also got up and grabbed his arm and said, "You and I have been friends for many years, why should you be so polite? Besides, I am only telling the truth in front of the lord and the lords of the court. ”

Hongyuan lowered his voice and said, "Then ......"

Although he wanted to speak, Xiling certainly knew what he wanted to ask, and replied with a smile: "The lord will not recall you back to the national capital, you are still the city lord of Feihong City." When you hear this news, you can finally feel at ease, right?"

Hongyuan has been waiting for two months, and the big stone in his heart has only fallen to the ground at this moment, and he sat down again and gasped, as if he was a little out of strength in an instant. He is just a side member of the royal family, and it is not easy to get to where he is today step by step with his shrewdness and ability. If he is implicated and recalled to the capital, he will have to receive some offerings every year and live at home from now on.

Hongyuan took a sip of water, panted evenly, and said, "Thank you for the good news, and thank you for your frank statement in front of the monarch." In the future, when there is a sending, Hongyuan should try his best to repay him!"

Xiling waved his hand and said: "Actually, you don't have to thank me, you handled it yourself properly, neither let the city be disgraced in the country, nor did you hide the truth from the lord." ”

Hongyuan: "I'm really ashamed that this gang of rogues was executed and no one escaped in the end, but it is not my credit." ”

Xiling: "The city lord is also honest, I have heard Captain Murabao explain the whole story in detail. If it weren't for a national worker who happened to pass by Baixi Village and entered Feihong City, you and I wouldn't be able to sit here and talk today!"

Hongyuan said with palpitations: "That's true, so I'm deeply grateful to that national worker." ”

Xiling: "I heard that he didn't want any reward from Feihong City at all, and he didn't accept the plate of gold you sent, but let you use half of the crane to compensate the righteous and the villagers?"

Hongyuan nodded and said, "Yes, I will do what he wants, and make this matter public." ”

Xiling praised: "You are very smart, this matter makes the lord very satisfied!"

Huwa didn't accept the plate of gold, according to the Hongyuan City Lord, he could take it back by himself, as for whether he really took out half of it to compensate the righteous people and villagers, he could do it or not. But the Hongyuan City Lord complied, and did not even deduct it privately, but took out half of the plate of gold in full for this purpose, and announced it to the people in the city.

Of course, this is wise, but it is not very easy, who does not feel pain?

Hongyuan finally showed a smile and said, "It should be so, it's my job." Lord Fengzheng, you are familiar with all kinds of anecdotes in the country, but do you know who that national worker is? I owe him too much favor, but I don't even know his name. ”

Xiling sighed lightly: "Not only do you owe him a favor, but the lord also has to thank him, and the people of Feihong City have to thank him." Since the inheritance of orthodoxy and the re-establishment of the country of Pakistan, there are not many CCP workers who have been rewarded for more than 100 years, and now there are still 49 people still alive with tokens, including Lord Ruoshan, the lord of Shanshui City, who has just won this title.

I asked Captain Murabao in detail about the description and appearance of this person, and none of the national workers matched it, so I really don't know which master it is. I heard that this little gentleman has lived in your house for several days, and he has drunk all the tea you treasured, and I said that you may know more than I do, and I want to ask you. ”

In those days, if you want to get ahead, you often have to have outstanding talent and skills. Some people come from noble backgrounds and can enjoy rich offerings, but it is not easy to seek high positions. The reason is very simple, you can't do it without that ability!

Xiling came from an ordinary background and did not have a prominent clan and family background, but he could remember all the things in the country and the anecdotes of various places clearly. For example, how many national workers are in the country, what their names are, what they are said to look like, how old they are, what their origins are, and what they are good at, when someone asks him, he can answer it clearly, even more clearly than the Kyosho Lord who is in charge of this matter.

How difficult it is in an era when there is no systematic written record! Therefore, Xiling is not a monk with a high realm, and his background is ordinary, but he can be valued and promoted step by step, and he has already served as a collector in the country, and I am afraid that no one is more suitable for this position than him.

The lord of Hongyuan City saw that the envoy was Xiling, and of course he wanted to ask about the identity of the tiger baby with hope, but even the most knowledgeable and well-known master in the country was confused. He asked puzzledly: "Mr. Xiao's appearance is indeed too young, but among all the national workers, there is no one of the younger generation of masters?"

Xiling muttered: "There are some national workers who are not very old or even have not yet married, but they either have cultivated special secret methods, or their backgrounds are particularly important. Unfortunately, these people either live near the national capital, or they often travel to and from the national capital, and I happen to have seen all of them, which does not match the little gentleman that Murabao said. ...... There is only one national worker, who is young but highly cultivated, and I have never met him. (To be continued......)