The first county magistrate in history

Chapter 200 You Didn’t Lose, I Didn’t Win

Xia Bitu suddenly laughed too: "I almost got tricked by you. You saved Qu Zhaoming not just for this secret, right? Or perhaps Qu Zhengzhuo has other secrets and offered other conditions, right?"

Qin Zheng looked at Xia Bitu: "What do you think?"

Xia Bitu stared into Qin Zheng's eyes, his heart sinking.

But he smiled and said, "I thought you weren't doing it for the money, but actually, you really are. If I could get both money and be laughed at, I would do it too."

Qin Zheng chuckled: "Who can't get along with money? Who thinks money is too much?"

When Xia Bitu saw Qin Zheng coming down the pole he had swung out, he couldn't help but feel a chill on his back.

He knew Qin Zheng a little bit, and Qin Zheng's expression at this moment definitely showed that he had learned some secrets.

Based on the previous conversation, he was basically certain that Qu Zhengzhuo did have a secret to tell Qin Zheng.

But, it may not be his secret.

What secret could that be?

A secret that Qin Zheng can accept is definitely not a small secret!

Xia Bitu chuckled and probed further, "You're right. Uncle doesn't have too much money, the more the better. Besides, Qu Zhaoming, like Xia Jinzhong, is a toothless tiger. He can't cause any big waves, so I'll just save him. Just treat him as a useless person. It's not your money anyway."

Qin Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly: "Uncle, Qu Zhaoming and Xia Jinzhong are different."

Xia Bitu's heart skipped a beat. Oh shit, it's broken!

Why the hell am I being so loyal to Tixia?

Isn't this active feeding?

Qin Zheng took the initiative to change the subject: "Uncle, no matter what Xia Jinzhong's status is, I hope he will do his job well. Wasting money is shameful!"

Xia Bitu knew that Qin Zheng was making a double entendre and nodded: "I have already told him."

But I felt even more uncertain.

This is the first time Qin Zheng has taken the initiative to change the subject. This is not good!

Is that little monkey digging a hole again?

Qin Zheng suddenly sighed, "With my uncle guiding Xia Jinzhong, I'm confident in the construction of the central city. However, I'm afraid the other three cities will be a waste of money and manpower."

Xia Bitu understood very well: "There's nothing we can do. They raised the money themselves. We have to let them try and hit the wall. Only then can they know their own worth."

Suddenly, he looked at Qin Zheng with concern and said, "The more incompetent they are, the more prominent you will be and the more hated you will be. Your fate will not be good!"

Qin Zheng's face was filled with worry. "What can I do? I don't want to do it. I've already decided to give them the entire construction plan for free, so that we can all make progress together and no one stands out. Even better, if they're better than me, I'd rather lose. But this is just my wish. They may not follow my plan."

Xia Bitu couldn't help but smile bitterly: "I'm worried about you. Your impression has been deeply rooted in people's hearts, so much so that no one believes you when you tell the truth and do practical things."

Qin Zheng smiled bitterly: "In this world, hypocrisy is king!"

Xia Bitu felt the same way and expressed deep sympathy: "You are indeed very low-key, but you are too outstanding. Even if you show a little bit of your skills, it can shake the world. You want to be low-key, but your strength does not allow it!"

Qin Zheng asked: "Uncle, what would you do if it were you?"

Xia Bitu said seriously, "You should know that in the end, your enemy isn't anyone else, but your woman. How about we join forces? I can support you in ascending the throne! If you wish to ascend the throne, I, Xia Bitu, swear to put aside any past grudges and wholeheartedly assist you!"

Qin Zheng looked at Xia Bitu with a smile: "Okay, but this condition is not enough!"

Xia Bitu also smiled and asked, "What do you want?"

Qin Zheng said: "What conditions do you think I am worth?"

Xia Bitu was speechless: "Well, you are a priceless treasure, I can't afford it, okay?"

Qin Zheng laughed and said, "You knew I wanted to lie down, yet you teased me!"

Xia Bitu sighed, "If you were the Emperor of Daqian, Daqian would definitely unify all the kingdoms! It's just a pity that you don't have such ambitions!"

Qin Zheng said, "Old fox, don't say such things in the future. I haven't lived enough!"

Xia Jinzhong smiled and nodded: "Okay! My dear nephew, you saved me this time, I owe you a favor!"

Qin Zheng nodded: "Just owe it to me first, I'll make you pay it back later!"

Suddenly, he looked at Xia Bitu and asked with a half-smile, "Old fox, how do you feel about winning against me once?"

Xia Bitu was stunned: "I beat you? If it weren't for you, would I still be sitting here?"

Qin Zheng sneered, "Don't act like an old fox. You're the one who wants to see my cards the most. You're an old fox with white fur. How could you be incapable of saving yourself? You're just trying to push the boat along and force me to reveal my cards!"

Xia Bitu laughed out loud but did not deny it.

After laughing enough, he said, "You little monkey, don't try to fool me. I didn't win this round, but you didn't lose either. If you don't reveal your cards, the Empress will have to.

You have a lot of cards up your sleeve, so revealing one or two won't matter. She doesn't have many. If she reveals them, she'll be in danger. You're doing this for her. And of course, for me, too!"

Qin Zheng sighed: "If she can understand my painstaking efforts, I will be satisfied."

Xia Bitu talked for a long time, but Qin Zheng didn't talk about the core of the coup, and kept talking about other things.

I couldn't help but feel anxious.

Just bring up the topic directly:

"You little monkey, what do you think of this coup?" He said, staring into Qin Zheng's eyes.

Qin Zheng smiled calmly: "If we can't find the person behind the scenes, does it matter what we think?"

Xia Bitu smiled bitterly. The little monkey is on guard against me and refuses to tell the truth!

He had a premonition, and I must have predicted something.

Xia Bitu was unwilling to let it end like this, and said casually: "This is a reason. What do you think, could it be An Dehai? He is the most suspicious. He was not in the palace when the incident happened. You suppressed the rebellion, but he came back."

Qin Zheng said with certainty: "It's not him, although I hate eunuchs!"

"Oh?" Xia Bitu's heart skipped a beat.

She showed curiosity: "Why are you sure it's not him?"

Qin Zheng said, "Because he's annoying! You don't like him, and neither do I. How can a man who does great things make people hate him? You should learn from your uncle. You may seem harmless, but in fact, you are the most dangerous person!"

Xia Bitu smiled: "That makes sense."

My heart is sinking.

Won't……

Qin Zheng suddenly looked at Xia Bitu and smiled.

When Xia Bitu saw Qin Zheng's smile, the smile on his face disappeared instantly.

Oh no, he really figured it out.

Sure enough, Qin Zheng said, "Uncle, don't try to trick me. I can tell you!"

Xia Bitu's face suddenly lit up with smiles: "Hehe, little monkey, you've exhausted me to death. It would be great if you could just be happy earlier."

Qin Zheng: “…”

"Uncle, there's no need to explain who you are. You wanted to rebel, but you gave up this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and instead sought my protection. There are only three possibilities..."

"Three kinds?" Xia Bitu exclaimed subconsciously.

Holy shit, this little monkey can actually deduce three things?

Qin Zheng smiled at him and continued, "First, you are indeed being controlled. This person is very powerful, even you are afraid of him, and even cannot defeat him. So, if you want to use my hand to save you, it is also to help you get rid of him. Because I will do this, because his appearance also threatens the Queen!"

Xia Bitu said nothing, his eyes filled with fear.

He didn't dare to listen any further. This was too scary. It seemed like Qin Zheng was controlling all of this.

Qin Zheng continued: "Second, who are you? Who can control you? Unless, even you don't know who is controlling you!"

Upon hearing this, Xia Bitu's expression changed drastically and his body shuddered.

He looked around vigilantly, with an expression of infinite fear!

Seeing the old fox like this, Qin Zheng's face changed and his heart skipped a beat.

"uncle……"

Xia Bitu quickly waved his hands and said seriously, "Qin Zheng, let's end this topic."

Qin Zheng was even more surprised, but he didn't say anything else.

At this moment, Qin Zheng was extremely shocked.

How did you scare the old fox like this?