Chapter 335: Winning over the Prefect
Xie Jingci pulled Lu Wanyin to sit next to him with amusement: "It's just news about a group of bandits. The Wang family is in the center of the storm right now, so we dare not take any risks. As long as the people haven't arrived, there are still many variables."
Even if the dog emperor really confirmed their movements and sent troops over.
It is still uncertain who will live and who will die.
Xie Jingci leaned back in his chair, not panicking at all. "The current prefect of Fanzhou...seems to have been the runner-up in the last imperial examination. He secretly became a retainer of the Wang family four months ago."
"The Wang Family"
Lu Wanyin pondered for a moment: "He only joined the Wang family four months ago. He came at a very bad time."
It was also in the last four months that the Wang family began to suffer a series of blows.
Being able to be sent to this position by the Wang family at this time must have taken a lot of effort.
"Four months, the involvement with the Wang family shouldn't be that deep."
Xie Jingci knew the new prefect very well: "This should also be attributed to the Qi Xuanhou Mansion. They want to avoid suspicion and also want to win over the Wang family. Sending someone from the Wang family up here can be considered as doing a favor. Unfortunately..."
Unfortunately, just after he promoted the person to a high position, Xiao Wang had a rift with the Qi Xuanhou Mansion because of two pots.
When they thought of this, Lu Wanyin and Xie Jingci laughed out loud at the same time.
Duke Xuan of Qi played this move very well indeed.
If it weren't for the many accidents caused by the two pots, the new prefect would not only be unable to investigate the Qi Xuanhou Mansion, but might not even be able to investigate the Wang family.
With the Lin family in the Duke Xuan of Qi's mansion, they can still control the movements of the entire Fanzhou.
The new prefect is nothing more than a puppet.
Very good, very good. I will find a chance to give Hou Yuanji a chicken leg.
Xie Jingci took a sip of tea. "The letter was on the way, and it was delayed for a day. The spy should have just left the capital not far away. Without the 800-li express, even if the man traveled day and night, it would still take three days, which is more than enough."
Xie Jingci stood up and said, "Madam, go to Fanzhou and find the prefect and have a good talk with him."
Fanzhou is the only way to the wilderness.
The people sent by the Wang family had no reason to hide from the new prefect.
Fanzhou government office.
The newly appointed prefect of Fanzhou was in his study, looking at the letter on the desk, his forehead throbbing.
[Carefully examine the current situation in the wilderness, especially in Zizai Peak and Zizai City.]
Every time he scanned the words above, he felt a headache.
Those people from Zizai Peak are about to turn the wilderness upside down.
Even those ruthless bandits fled overnight.
How could he, a newly appointed prefect, dare to investigate the ancestors of Zizai Peak?
In two days at most, the people from the capital will arrive.
What can he do in two days?
The originally gentle and refined runner-up was tortured to the point of grabbing his hair.
Whoever wants to be the prefect can do it, he also wants to run away overnight.
"Oh, this mission is not easy to complete, otherwise, I will provide you with some information."
A crisp and playful voice sounded.
The prefect of Fanzhou was so frightened that he grabbed the letter and took several steps back, only stopping when he bumped into the cabinet.
He looked at the two people who suddenly appeared in shock: "You are..."
Lu Wanyin gestured towards the letter in his hand and said, "Aren't you going to investigate us? How come the real boss is here and you don't recognize him?"
The prefect of Fanzhou was stunned for a while, then suddenly his eyes widened: "How did you guys get in?"
Lu Wanyin curled her lips.
Well, she has lived here for a long time, so she is very familiar with the location of the study.
Lu Wanyin pulled Xie Jingci to sit across from the desk and said, "None of this is important. Let's discuss the issue of intelligence."
The prefect of Fanzhou panicked instantly: "I didn't mean to inquire about your intentions. This is an order from the capital. I..."
Lu Wanyin looked at him with a smile: "Why, are you still planning to disobey orders?"
The prefect of Fanzhou was dispirited.
Isn't that what he's worried about?
Xie Jingci casually picked up the teapot on the table, as if he was at home: "Since you can't make up your mind, how about I make the decision for you?"
The Fanzhou prefect bowed his head silently and said, "I am all ears."
How could he dare to say no?
Zizai City has been described as a fairyland.
Zizai Peak was so famous that it was known throughout the world, and everyone was shocked when they saw it.
After all, he is the runner-up in the imperial examination, so he shouldn't be unable to see the situation clearly.
"The weather in the wilderness is harsh, and this winter is even more difficult. It's rare for a group of merchants to come here, so it's normal for the people in the wilderness to use their goods to exchange for food to satisfy their hunger and make a living."
Xie Jingci's cold gaze fell on the face of the Fanzhou prefect, and the unquestionable voice made him even more uneasy.
The Fanzhou prefect nodded quickly: "Normal, very normal."
Lu Wanyin continued with a smile: "The city lord has to take care of the people and resist the bandits. In desperation, they use an unused barren mountain and a restaurant that has not made any money in years to exchange for silver to replenish some soldiers and horses and get some food. It's normal, right?"
The Fanzhou prefect nodded again: "It makes sense, it makes sense."
Lu Wanyin was satisfied and poked Xie Jingci secretly.
Almost there.
Xie Jingci's oppressive gaze finally softened.
Lu Wanyin sighed softly, "You tell me, we are just two ordinary small businessmen with a group of weak subordinates, how could we possibly cause any trouble?"
Anyway, haven't these people always been following the caravans seeking protection?
Um
Lu Wanyin was stunned for a moment.
What about the messenger?
She had been so busy over the past two months that she had completely forgotten about the escorts.
The prefect of Fanzhou was sweating profusely: "That's absolutely impossible."
It seemed that if the girl said anything dissatisfied, the man next to her would draw his sword and kill her.
"The prefect is indeed a sensible man."
Lu Wanyin held Xie Jingci's hand and nodded. "Well, recently, a large number of bandits have fled from the wilderness, and it seems that several waves have taken refuge nearby. I will ask my husband to send some people to suppress the bandits. If it is convenient, I would also like to trouble the prefect to entertain them and give them a place to stay."
The Fanzhou prefect didn't even think twice before agreeing, "Very well, very well. Don't worry, I will make sure it's all arranged."
He felt that if he dared to refuse, those people would kill him first.
"Very good. My husband and I like to deal with wise people like you. You are a man of your word. We will never forget the benefits you will receive in the future."
After Lu Wanyin finished speaking, she pulled Xie Jingci up and said goodbye with a smile: "The two of us will leave on our own, so there is no need for you to see us off."
The Fanzhou prefect raised his foot halfway and quickly retracted it.
Don't dare to disobey at all.
Lu Wanyin and the other person walked out of the study side by side.
The yard hasn't changed much from before.
The place where she pulled it out has not been repaired yet.
It's just a lot cleaner after being cleaned carefully.
Before they had taken two steps, Lu Wanyin and Xie Jingci looked in the same direction at the same time.
Then, the two of them turned a corner and disappeared.
A person who quickly followed looked at the empty corner with a look of shock on his face: "This is impossible."
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