In the Nanzhou government office, a middle-aged man with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes was leaning back in a chair, rubbing his eyebrows, looking very tired. This man was the imperial envoy Chen Xiaoran.
The subordinate couldn't bear it, "Sir, you've been tired from the journey, please take a rest first!"
He waved his hand and said, "Take my warrant and summon the wealthy families in the city to come and discuss important matters together. If anyone doesn't come, I will make a harsh statement that the government will not be able to intervene if anything happens in the future!"
The subordinate sighed and prepared to leave with the token.
"Also, a wanted poster is being issued with a reward for the capture of Magistrate Bai, Co-Governor Cheng, and their entire group!"
The subordinates sighed for the officials. If they had resisted for a while longer, perhaps things would have turned around. But now all that awaited them was confiscation of property, exile, and beheading.
"Sir... Sir..." A servant came running in hurriedly, followed by Master Li who was being held by the two of them.
After running all the way, blisters appeared on my thighs. At this time, my legs were weak and I could no longer walk.
"Junior brother?" Chen Xiaoran looked puzzled.
Is this still his talented junior fellow apprentice? He lost contact three years ago, but now he suddenly appeared in Nanzhou?
"Senior Brother!" Master Li fell to the ground and bowed deeply.
Chen Xiaoran frowned slightly and gave him a slight support, "Junior brother, why are you here?"
Master Li looked at his subordinates around him, waved his hand, and everyone retreated, and he also considerately closed the door.
Master Li didn't care about anything else or etiquette. He went straight to the table, sat down, poured a large glass of warm water, and drank it in big gulps.
Chen Xiaoran, who was standing beside him, frowned even more tightly and stared at him intently while sitting there.
Only after he drank three cups of warm water did he feel alive again. He smiled faintly and said, "Brother, how are you?"
The other party rolled his eyes. Ever since the teacher passed away, his junior fellow's family had fallen on hard times. He didn't know what they had been through in the past three years, but he inexplicably had a bit of a ruffian air about him!
"Ahem... Senior Brother, I've been working as a legal advisor in Qingshui County for so many years!"
"What? You, a juren, actually become a legal advisor? Why don't you continue to take the imperial examinations?" He was extremely unbelievable.
"It's a long story. I'm also repaying the county magistrate for saving my life. However, I want to resume my official career next year, so I'd appreciate some help from my senior brothers!"
"I... a clean official who doesn't even dare to eat too much meat and fish, want to help you? How could you possibly think of that?"
I thought he would look embarrassed, but Master Li slapped his thigh and said in surprise: "Brother, I haven't seen you for many years, and you are still so sharp-tongued!"
Chen Xiaoran: Why does this sound like a compliment?
"I'm very busy and don't have time to catch up with you. How is Qingshui County doing now?"
Master Li suddenly moved his chair closer to him, and mysteriously took out two prescriptions from his sleeve and placed them on the table.
The latter frowned, "What for? Bribe me?"
He thought it was a banknote. Master Li laughed and said, "Yes, a bribe!"
Chen Xiaoran's mouth twitched. He picked it up and looked at it, puzzled. "What...what is this?"
Master Li quickly explained the whole story.
Chen Xiaoran was shocked and patted his shoulder fiercely, "Is this true?"
"I saw it with my own eyes, so it can't be fake. But I heard from him that this medicine is quite dangerous and eight people died at that time! Brother, be sure to try it with caution!"
Chen Xiaoran let out a long sigh. "Before I left, the abbot of Daxiang Temple read my fortune and said that I would turn misfortune into good fortune and that a noble person would help me. I never thought that this noble person would be my junior fellow apprentice. Hahahaha..."
He was extremely happy in his heart. He had thought that he would be able to escape death this time, but he never expected to receive such good news just two days after arriving.
Master Li quickly shook his head, "There's someone else behind this, and it's not me!"
The other party became interested, "Oh? Who is that? Is there anything you want?" As long as it was not too excessive, he could ask the emperor for a reward on his behalf.
Master Li shook his head. "She only offered the prescription to me after she knew our relationship. She didn't want anyone else to know that the prescription came from her!"
Chen Xiaoran seemed to be lost in thought. "Don't be afraid... I'll record this achievement first. When the matter is completely resolved, I will definitely ask for a title for him!"
"Thank you, Senior Brother!"
"Hmm...you and I never thought we'd meet in this way. The wealthy people in the city will be coming over later. Please observe for me!"
Master Li raised his eyebrows, "Brother, could it be that there isn't enough food for disaster relief?"
"Yes, there's not enough food for disaster relief, and our manpower is limited. I'm planning to recruit soldiers. The wealthy families in the city have surplus servants, so we must get them to contribute!"
"Senior brother really knows how to make rational use of resources!"
Chen Xiaoran smiled slightly and stroked his beard, "Just take it as a compliment!"
Then, under his gaze, he copied a copy and handed it to him.
"I will present the original to His Majesty. You take this one and quickly prepare the herbs."
After saying that, he opened the door and beckoned to his subordinate, "Come and make nine copies of each of these two prescriptions! No, ten copies. Send nine copies to the various county offices, and one copy to the Yuzhou government office!"
Master Li was slightly surprised. He didn't expect his senior brother to think so far ahead.
Half an hour later, the wealthy man in the city sat in his chair with an expressionless face and said nothing.
"Ahem...Everyone, I've been ordered by the Emperor to deal with the refugee issue. What are your suggestions?"
Everyone had different thoughts, but no one spoke.
Master Li received his gaze, stood up, and bowed slightly: "Congratulations, everyone! Your chance to make a name for yourself has arrived!"
Everyone's eyes lit up as they looked at him. He stroked his beard and explained slowly, "The city is in chaos right now, and the imperial court has limited military resources. If you can help, and speak well of us to the emperor later, your business will surely flourish!"
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