The first county magistrate in history

Chapter 221 Brokeback

The old lady glanced at Sun Tiezhu, who was eating quietly, with a helpless expression on her face.

You just eat and don't you know how to communicate with them more?

The ones sitting here are the number one monkey and the number one fox of the dynasty. Even if they are bickering, you will benefit a lot from it.

"Little monkey, where are you going today?" Xia Bitu asked while slurping his porridge.

Qin Zheng: "Today we have a five-city planning conference."

"Ah?" Xia Mo Ning was anxious: "Master, I'm not ready yet!"

Qin Zheng wondered: "Isn't the plan ready?"

Xia Mo Ning nodded: "It's done."

Qin Zheng was even more puzzled: "Then what else do you need to prepare?"

Xia Mo Ning's pretty face flushed slightly: "I have never attended a conference before, and I am not mentally prepared yet."

Now, under the influence of Qin Zheng, everyone present is no longer unfamiliar with the new words "meeting" and "psychological construction", and they all smile.

Qin Zheng: “…”

I feel helpless, but I also understand it. After all, my sister-in-law has never experienced a big situation where she has to be on her own.

"I'm here, Your Highness, please go forward boldly!" Qin Zheng said.

Xia Mo Ning suddenly smiled.

At this moment, the old lady hurriedly said, "Gossip, what kind of meeting is this? Let Tiezhu go too!"

Qin Zheng: “…”

Beicheng Prefecture.

In the conference room, Zhou Wentong, the Minister of Rites who was in charge of the construction of West City, Zhu Fengchi, the Minister of Works who was in charge of the construction of East City, Guo Pingxi and Xia Jinzhong, the Censors of the Privy Council who were in charge of the construction of South City, arrived one after another.

Guo Pingxi also brought someone with him.

This man is in his forties, of medium build, and has a simple and honest appearance.

thump!

The man knelt on the ground as soon as he entered the house.

He kowtowed and said, "I, Ji Wenjian, greet Her Royal Highness, the Prime Minister, Lord Zhou, Lord Zhu, Lord Qin, and Lord Vice Minister."

too suddenly.

Several senior officials were greeting each other, and they were all startled when he knelt down.

Everyone in the room was stunned.

Even Guo Pingxi was frightened.

I really want to kick Ji Wenjian away.

Can't you just wait a little while?

Scared me!

How come this guy treats the high-ranking official better than his own father?

Qin Zheng knew Ji Wenjian too well, so he wasn't surprised.

At the beginning, even he was deceived by Ji Wenxuan's honest appearance and humble manner.

Later, after getting to know him, Qin Zheng discovered that this person was very good at disguise.

Beneath his honest appearance, he hides a cunning ambition.

Everyone said no need to be so polite, as this was to give face to Guo Pingxi.

Under normal circumstances, no one would pay attention to a minor official like him except Qin Zheng.

Ji Wenjian didn't stand up immediately, but kowtowed to Qin Zheng again: "Master Qin, it has been five years since we parted in Hongtong County. I will never forget your kindness. I will always remember your teachings and work hard to become a strong leader. Now I am serving as the Secretary of the Nancheng Urban Construction Department, which shows that I have lived up to your kindness in cultivating me."

Everyone looked at Qin Zheng.

Xia Mo Ning and Xia Bitu heard Qin Zheng briefly talk about Ji Wenjian.

At this moment, everyone could hear the sarcasm in his words.

Guo Pingxi knew that Ji Wenxuan and Qin Zheng were not on good terms, but he only heard what Ji Wenxuan said.

Ji Wenjian naturally would not admit that it was his fault, but instead exaggerated the matter, saying that Qin Zheng was jealous of talented people and drove him out of Hongtong County.

At this moment, Guo Pingxi looked at Qin Zheng with nothing but contempt.

Zhou Wentong, Zhu Fengchi and Xia Jinzhong didn't know the details and thought that Ji Wenjian was sincerely thanking Qin Zheng.

Qin Zheng remained calm, nodded slightly, and didn't argue with him: "Ji Sicheng, since you have such a high position, do your best!"

"Yes, Lord Qin!" Ji Wenjian then stood up.

Then he bowed again to the adults in the room with utmost humility.

At this time, Xia Bitu whispered to Qin Zheng, "This is the person you drove out of Hongtong County. Did you wrongly accuse him?"

Qin Zheng: “…”

He said, "No wonder, I was deceived by him, let alone you, your eyes are dim!"

Xia Bitu: “…”

"Why do we need to clean up the house?" Xia Bitu was very curious.

Qin Zheng had no need to hide it, so he simply whispered it to Xia Bitu.

Xia Bitu was surprised: "You really can't judge a person by appearance. I really didn't see that."

At this moment, Guo Pingxi looked at Qin Zheng and suddenly asked, "Master Qin, there is something I want to ask you. I don't know if I should ask you this or not!"

Qin Zheng nodded: "Master Guo, please ask."

Do you feel that this old guy has a bad look in his eyes?

Guo Pingxi's face darkened. "I've long heard that Lord Qin is a man of high character, impartial, honest, and compassionate. He loves his people like his own children and protects his subordinates. I just want to know why Lord Qin can't tolerate a talent like Ji Wenjian?"

Everyone was startled.

Qin Zheng didn't expect Guo Pingxi to suddenly come and ask for an explanation.

Ji Wenjian's face changed drastically at this moment, and he quickly said, "Master Guo, I was wrong back then and violated the laws of Hongtong County. Master Qin's handling of the matter was not inappropriate..."

Ji Wenjian also didn't expect that Guo Pingxi would question Qin Zheng in person.

He was almost scared to death. If Qin Zheng exposed his past on the spot, he would be finished.

Now he could neither deny nor admit it. These words were both an admission and a denial.

But when Guo Pingxi heard what he said, he felt that he was wronged and still spoke up for Qin Zheng.

"Don't be afraid, I will take care of it for you!" Guo Pingxi waved his hand to stop Ji Wenjian.

Ji Wenzhang's forehead was sweating, and he thought to himself, how the hell do I need you to make the decision?

My mind raced, thinking about how to deal with the next situation.

Any fool can guess what will happen next.

Guo Pingxi followed up on Ji Wenjian's words and said coldly, "A tiny Hongtong County has its own laws? Where is the law of the land? Qin Zheng, you are defying the law and deceiving the emperor!"

Qin Zheng frowned slightly and said, "A country has its own laws, and a family has its own rules. Hongtong County has formulated the Hongtong County Governance Measures and related county governance regulations based on the national laws and local conditions. Isn't that unreasonable? Doesn't your Privy Council have its own rules and regulations?"

This sentence made Guo Pingxi speechless even after he opened his mouth several times.

It turned out that the decree that Ji Wenjian told him was actually the county regulations of Hongtong County.

Damn, can you be more reliable?

Since it is someone else's county seat, there is nothing wrong with it.

Guo Pingxi's old face turned red.

I wish I could kick Ji Wenjian to death.

Can't you just say the rules directly?

What the hell is this law?

I really want to execute you right here and now!

Ji Wenzhang’s face turned pale.

He bowed to Guo Pingxi and Qin Zheng and said, "Master Guo, Master Qin, this is my fault. I deserve death!"

"Hmph!" Guo Pingxi snorted coldly.

An idea struck him, and he thought of a way to fight back. With a sullen face, he asked, "Master Qin, I want to know what crime Ji Wenjian committed that earned his expulsion from Hongtong County, and his permanent banishment from the country. This is his homeland, and what you're doing is like being a Brokeback. Could this also be a rule governing Hongtong County?"

Ji Wenzhang's face changed drastically and turned pale in an instant.

The others looked curious.

Zhu Fengchi and Zhou Wentong were gloating.

Xia Mo Ning, Xia Bitu, and Xia Jinzhong were curious about Ji Wenjian. They believed that Qin Zheng would do nothing wrong.

Qin Zheng remained calm and was about to speak.

Ji Wenjian hurriedly bowed to Guo Pingxi and said, "Master Guo, my crime is unforgivable. Master Qin did nothing wrong!"

What he said was true, but he didn't really mean it.

He just wanted to use this truth to make Guo Pingxi and Qin Zheng stop fighting.

As he spoke, Ji Wenjian looked at Qin Zheng pleadingly.

That means, don't expose me.

If you tell me, I'm done.