When Song Huaian was about to leave, he suddenly stopped, hesitated for a while and asked: "The world is getting more and more chaotic. Can it really get better?"

"Of course." Zhao Lin answered without hesitation.

Song Huaian smiled, saluted Zhao Lin and left.

Zhao Lin sighed in his heart.

Song Huaian is an idealist.

Otherwise Zhao Lin wouldn't dare to use him.

…

Jiangbei Governor's Office.

"Sir, that Zhao Lin is going too far! As soon as I told you that you wanted him to visit you when he had time, he kicked me out and said that if you wanted to see him, you could go yourself, because he didn't have time to come."

Tian Zhipeng started to complain as soon as he returned to the Governor's Office.

"Did he really say that?" Xiong Hui looked at Tian Zhipeng.

Tian Zhipeng fell to his knees and swore to the heavens, "I'm not trying to stir up trouble. He really did say that. If there's even a hint of falsehood in what he said, I'll make sure I die a miserable death."

Xiong Hui sneered, "Get up! Our young governor is a favorite of His Majesty, with a strong background. It's only natural for him to be so arrogant."

Tian Zhipeng stood up and said, "Are we just going to let it go like this? No matter what, you are his immediate superior. How can he not come to see his superior after taking office?"

Xiong Hui said calmly, "Of course I won't let it go like this. But he's in power right now, so let's not argue with him for now."

Of course what Xiong Hui said was false.

How can you just tell others what you really want to do?

As the governor of two provinces, he was treated so rudely by a subordinate. If he doesn't retaliate, won't everyone be able to disrespect him in the future?

What happened to the emperor's favorite?

Isn’t there enough favorites in front of the emperor these years?

The last one was the former top scholar Bai Shiyuan. Where is he now?

When Zhao Lin is no longer popular, kill him.

"But the money that Feng Siyuan and his men looted was a bargain for him," said Tian Zhipeng.

Xiong Hui also felt distressed.

Being able to give away so much wealth, there must be more left in hand.

But how can I get it out of Zhao Lin’s hands?

Originally, Xiong Hui planned to call Zhao Lin over and give him some pressure in person, forcing him to voluntarily give up some benefits. For example, he could give him half of it, and the remaining half would be considered as Zhao Lin's hard work fee and he would not pursue the matter further.

But Zhao Lin was reluctant to give even a penny.

"We can't just let it go like this."

Xiong Hui pondered, "Feng Siyuan and his men have plundered the people's wealth. It should be used for the benefit of the people, not wasted by Zhao Lin. Pass on my order that Zhao Lin come to the Governor-General's Office and truthfully explain the crimes of Feng Siyuan and his men, as well as the disposal of their property. If he refuses, I will personally lead my army there."

This is blatant robbery.

Tian Zhipeng said excitedly: "I'll go right away."

The second time he arrived at the Jiujiang Governor's Office, Tian Zhipeng was even more arrogant than before. "Zhao Lin, the Governor-General has said that you have three days to come to the Governor-General's Office and explain in detail the crimes committed by Feng Siyuan and others. If you don't arrive within that time, the Governor-General will personally lead the army to question you. Lord Zhao, please think clearly before you answer."

Zhao Lin looked at the smug Tian Zhipeng and said calmly, "Slap him."

"you?"

Tian Zhipeng was furious. Two servants came over. One of them grabbed Tian Zhipeng, and the other slapped him ten times in the face with all his might.

"Go back and tell Xiong Hui that if he dares to bring a single soldier into Jiujiang, I will wipe him out." Zhao Lin said impatiently, "Throw him out."

thump!

Tian Zhipeng was thrown out of the governor's office.

Tian Zhipeng stood up and shouted, "Zhao Lin, you dare to hit me and disobey the Governor's order. You will die. Don't think you are powerful just because you have a backer. The Governor is not afraid of such things. Just wait, the Governor will never let you go."