This official is none other than Yu Fan, the county magistrate of Xiuwu County. Since Li Qiufeng met this person in Luoyang City, he has been side by side against the enemy several times, and he has a good impression of this person. It was only after a deep conversation with this person that I realized that he was also a person who was keen on his career, so he became disdainful. Seeing Yu Fan appear at this time, Li Qiufeng just arched his hand and said indifferently: "It turned out to be Lord Yu." The grass people did not go out to greet them, and asked the adults to forgive their sins. ”

Yu Fan looked embarrassed, and said with a smile: "Brother Li is polite. I originally thought that after meeting these leaders, I would go to the City God Temple to find Brother Li. I didn't think that Brother Li was also here, so it would be the best. ”

Li Qiufeng glanced at him and did not speak. Liu Yong didn't know what the two of them had a holiday, seeing the embarrassing scene, he hurriedly took two steps forward, intentionally or unintentionally stood between Li Qiufeng and Yu Fan, clasped his fists with both hands and said: "Lord County, I don't know where to visit, what advice do you have?"

Yu Fan was lukewarmly dealt with by Li Qiufeng, but he was not angry, and turned to Liu Yong and said: "Early this morning, Lord Liang Huanliang from the Yamen of Henan Province arrived in our Xiuwu County. Huang Zhixian specially asked the official to inform the head of the house, this Lord Liang is extremely strict, if all the friends of the rivers and lakes cause trouble in the city and fall into the hands of Lord Liang, I am afraid that things will be in trouble. It is to ask the heads of the family to restrain the younger brother of the doorman, and never harass the people and cause trouble. ”

When Liu Yong and the others heard Yu Fan say this, they were a little unhappy in their hearts. Liu Yong cultivated kung fu profoundly, but just nodded and did not speak. Although Feng Jie's residual poison has not been cleared and his injuries have not healed, his nature is like fire, and he can't rub sand in his eyes. Yu Fan's voice fell, and he said loudly: "Lord Huang, what are these words? After we arrived in Xiuwu County, when did we harass the people? Could it be that we were willing to take risks yesterday to help the imperial court break through those evil ways outside the city, and also harass the people?"

Yu Fan's face was quite embarrassed, and he coughed a few times, and then said: "The heads of the family have done the court a great favor, Huang Zhixian and Han Zhifu are both in person, so naturally there is no second word." It's just that Lord Liang first arrived in Xiuwu County, but I am afraid that he still doesn't know the situation in the city, and it is very easy to misunderstand. Huang Zhixian was also worried that all friends in the rivers and lakes would suffer, so he asked the official to come and inform him. For example, last night, many friends from the rivers and lakes had to go out of the city overnight. But the gates were locked, and the men clashed with the guards and tried to break the gates and rush out of the city. The defenders took more than 20 people, and early this morning, the Han prefect ordered all these people to be released. But Lord Liang has already arrived, if such a thing happens again today, even if Governor Han and Lord Huang have the heart to protect them, they are afraid that they will not be able to do so. Several leaders are all big heroes and heroes who are admired by people in the rivers and lakes, and they naturally understand the general situation and take the overall situation into account. Lord Huang informed you of this matter, definitely not to be uneasy about a few people, but just to implore a few people to restrain other gangs so as not to cause trouble. ”

Yu Fan's words not only made things clear, but also raised the status of the four heads intentionally or unintentionally, and they looked extremely good on the faces of the four. It was Feng Jie who nodded with satisfaction, and after Liu Yong and the others listened, they also secretly praised Yu Fan for being very good at talking. At that moment, Liu Yong said: "Lord Yu, you can rest assured, we will definitely restrain our disciples and will not cause trouble." As for the other gangs and factions, Liu will also discuss with the gang leaders and heads of the gangs, so as not to cause any trouble. ”

Yu Fan smiled: "That's the best." Lord Liang brought two or three hundred capable people to catch fast, and our strength has increased greatly, even if there is an enemy who wants to be unfavorable to Xiuwu County, we have to return with a feather. Lord Huang said, after this matter is over, we will give a heavy gift to the Yamen of Xiuwu County to send all the heroes out of the city. ”

Liu Yong and the others humbled a few words, and Yu Fan left immediately. It's just that when he wanted to greet Li Qiufeng, Li Qiufeng just arched his hand and didn't speak. Yu Fan had to smile reluctantly, and then turned to leave.

After Yu Fan left, Chu Danyang couldn't help but say to Li Qiufeng: "Li Daxia, you seem to be very dissatisfied with this surnamed Yu, don't you marry Liangzi?"

Li Qiufeng told him what had happened between himself and Yu Fan before. After Liu Yong and the others heard this, they couldn't help but look at each other. Liu Yong said: "This county lord speaks very decently, and at first glance he is an old official who has been in the officialdom for many years. The words he and Brother Li said were all old and serious, but there was nothing wrong with them. As the saying goes, people are in the rivers and lakes, and they can't help it. People in officialdom can't help but go with the flow. Brother Li, don't be angry with him for these little things. ”

Li Qiufeng said: "The younger generation is not angry with this person, but he just finds that this person's words and deeds are inconsistent, and he disdains to be the same as this person." ”

Xu Chenghe said: "Dealing with court officials is the most troublesome. If you get too close to them, you will inevitably provoke criticism from your fellow people in the rivers and lakes, and you will be said to be 'taking refuge in the government and squeezing friends in the rivers and lakes'. If you stay away from these officials, you must always guard against them from making trouble behind their backs, and use us as a stepping stone for their promotion. Although Li Daxia doesn't like this person, he can't openly turn his face with him, so as not to cause trouble. ”

Xu Chenghe paused slightly when he said this, and then said: "Since the governor yamen has sent important officials to Xiuwu County, and the strength of the government has greatly increased, do we still want to stay here and help them fight against the Japanese invaders?"

After he finished speaking, his gaze swept over Liu Yong and Chu Danyang's faces, and finally fell on Li Qiufeng. Liu Yong said: "Ji Dingzhong came to see us last night and deliberately said that the Japanese had made a move in Xiuwu County, and his purpose was to use us to deal with the Japanese invaders. He and the four families behind him, Nie, Lu, Zhao, and Du, are all looking forward to us fighting with the Japanese Kou, so that they can sit and reap the benefits of the fishermen. Now that we have insight into their conspiracy, it is naturally best to leave Xiuwu County immediately. But the Wako has not appeared, and the Yanagi clan has been watching. With the ability of Yanagi Zongyan, I'm afraid Ji Dingzhong is not the opponent of the Japanese Kou. Once the conspiracy of Yanagi Zongyan and the Japanese Kou succeeds and takes control of Fengmen Village, it will not be easy to exterminate it. Even if it is a great risk for us to stay in Xiuwu County, we can't just pat our butts and leave, and sit back and watch the Japanese do evil. ”

Chu Danyang and the others also nodded again and again after hearing this. Feng Jie frowned and said, "Fortunately, we have already gained insight into Ji Dingzhong's tricks, and when dealing with the Japanese Bandits, we will naturally beware of the Nie family's troublemakers, so as not to be taken advantage of by these villains." It is because these officials in Xiuwu County, whether it is Hu Kun, Han Qusi, or Huang Chong, are not a big threat to us at the moment. It's the new official surnamed Liang, I don't know what kind of character it is?"

Li Qiufeng said: "When the younger generation was in Luoyang, I had heard people talk about this person. The official name should be called 'Punishment and Prosecution Division', which is in charge of a provincial lawsuit and the arrest of criminals, and the position is only under the governor and the political envoy, and it is a big official of the three grades. However, the official reputation of this Lord Liang Huan Liang is not very good, and the people often call him a faint official and a mediocre official when they talk about this person. When this person went to Xiuwu County, he was afraid that he would not be able to help, but would do bad things. ”

Chu Danyang sighed and said, "Today, from the imperial court to the localities, how many good officials are there? People like Ji Dingzhong and Zhang Baixing are vicious, if they become officials, they are afraid that they will be even more fierce to the people. We're here to help these people, and it's infuriating to think about it. ”

Liu Yong said: "Master Chu doesn't have to be angry, we are here for the people of Xiuwu County, so we stayed, and we don't want to help these dumb and corrupt officials." After the matter is completed, we will leave immediately, and we will definitely not collude with these officials and help the evil. ”

Xu Chenghe said: "Mr. Liu is right. At the moment, we must calm down, not only to deal with the Japanese robbers, but also to guard against Ji Ding. After a while, a few of us will split up and greet the leaders of the various gangs left behind, so that all the fellow gangs are also prepared. ”

Several people discussed again, and Li Qiufeng said goodbye to Liu Yong and the others, and went straight back to the City God Temple. At this time, it was almost noon, and the temple had been waiting in front of the backyard wing, and when he saw that Li Qiufeng had arrived, the temple owner hurriedly ordered the old servant to bring wine and food for Li Qiufeng. He personally poured a glass of wine for Li Qiufeng, and said in a trembling voice: "If it wasn't for the uncle's help last night, the villain's life would have been gone." In the future, if the uncle has something to say, if the villain frowns, the old lady didn't light the lamp when she made the villain!"