As the newly appointed prefect, Gu Wenheng did not expect to do it so quietly. After the renovation was completed, he immediately summoned all the officials in the government office.
When we met for the first time, he didn't say much, just got to know everyone.
It also lets everyone know that he will be the chief official of this city in the future.
As for the Tongzhi, Tongzheng and Tongpan who were injured and moved out of the back court, they all sent people to come and confess their crimes, but they never showed up from beginning to end.
In a courtyard in Lucheng, several people who were unable to meet their superiors due to illness were sitting together drinking tea.
Tongzhi Xiao Yuling said with a smile, "I thought I was the only one who was not feeling well and could not go to see Lord Gu, but I didn't expect you two to say the same thing. Are you trying to trick me?"
Tong Zheng Yin Shuo, "Sir Xiao, this is wrong. Since I got stabbed in the back, I can't sit for a long time. In order not to lose my manners in front of Sir Gu, I apologize.
But Master Cai is going too far. You only hurt your cheek, and the wound has healed now. It is indeed a bit too much for you not to show up."
Cai Hua touched the scar on his face and snorted coldly, "You two adults are good at making sarcastic remarks. Don't you know that being well-mannered is the standard for our civil servants? I have hurt my face, and my future is probably doomed.
Since it has come to this, why should I go there again and ask for trouble? "
Yin Shuo, "Master Cai, what you said is not right. The scar on General Zhou's face is much more hideous than yours. He was a first-rank official and was also conferred the title of Marquis. They both died for their country. Master Cai may have a better future."
Cai Hua, "Since Lord Yin thinks this is a good idea, why not take advantage of this injury and cut your face, then you will have a bright future."
"Stop arguing," Xiao Yuling put the cup heavily on the table, "Don't you see what time it is? You still have the energy to argue over such a personal grudge.
Now that they have stepped on our heads, why don't you think about it quickly? Are you really going to throw your official hat away?"
"So what? They were ordered to take over, but now they don't have a clear plan for us. It's as if they have forgotten about us." Yin Shuo was filled with regret when he spoke of this.
When Prefect Liu was killed, several of them were also injured.
But they all had selfish motives and wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to secure their position as prefect, but they didn't want to speak for themselves.
As if they had agreed on it, everyone quit using the excuse of being seriously injured or sick.
They wanted to make the entire Lu City unmanaged so that General Zhou would speak for them.
Who knew that General Zhou was so upright that he sent a memorial to the emperor at full speed to the capital.
This was also because they had overacted before. Not only did they heighten the atmosphere, but the entire Lu City felt that the three of them would not live long.
Whether for the future peace of his rear or for the people of this city, Zhou Shixiong would not waste time engaging in intrigues with them here, and would directly submit a memorial to his superiors.
Just when they were secretly feeling proud and wondering when General Zhou would step out to let them take charge of the situation, they didn't expect to be greeted with such a wake-up call.
In the end, their minor injuries were mistakenly believed to have left them bedridden and dying.
Before they could come up with a solution, the successor arrived.
Thinking of the three adults who came to them yesterday to ask for official seals, they couldn't help but want to slap themselves.
In fact, this is also the reason why information is not convenient during the journey. After all, if there are fewer officials in such an important border town, it will be more dangerous, not to mention that all the important officials are injured.
Otherwise, according to convention, the people at the bottom should be picked up first.
Unexpectedly, after all their calculations, they ended up being the ones who benefited from the bargaining.
The news of their injuries had already been leaked, and they no longer dared to bear the crime of deceiving the emperor, so they could only stay at home and make the best of it.
But if they continue to hide, they might retire without any clear reason, which is what they don't want to see.
"I plan to go see Lord Gu later," Xiao Yulin said. It's not that she has a close relationship with the two people in front of her, but it would be best for them to stand on the same side now.
Cai Hua frowned, "Will this work? They came here together, so their friendship must be deeper than ours. Don't let this backfire."
"You don't know this," Xiao Yuling looked at them, "Although there are only two days, I have received a lot of useful information. I wonder if you two adults would like to hear it?"
"Don't keep us in suspense at this point," the other two said in unison.
Xiao Yuling, "Our new prefect doesn't seem to like these three people very much.
No matter what we did yesterday, Lord Gu did not call them. Plus, I believe Lord Gu could not have been unaware of the fact that the three of them came to look for us yesterday.
But he didn't help them and let us hand over the task as soon as possible. This is very telling.
This is our only chance now. I want to visit Master Gu in person to show him that I am now able to take up my post normally."
"What about us?" Cai Hua still felt that this idea was a little unreliable. "We can't just say that the three of us can just rest together."
Xiao Yuling, "Our injuries were not serious at the time, and the doctors in the city can prove it.
It's just that we were a little frightened. After taking tranquilizers for a long time, we have calmed down.
In this case, we can no longer hide in the house. We must follow Master Gu to rebuild Lucheng and get everything back on track as soon as possible."
Cai Hua and Yin Shuo remained silent, tacitly agreeing with his statement.
"This is our first visit, what should we bring?" Cai Hua asked the two adults for advice.
They were all ready to unite as one, and Xiao Yuling did not hide it, "Judging from the way they entered the city, our Lord Gu should have a very rich family background.
Don't send those flashy things. They have just settled down. I asked my wife to prepare some trivial things that are commonly used by the family. I think Master Gu will not refuse such an ordinary favor."
Yin Shuo, "What about the other three? Should we care about them?"
Xiao Yuling, “It’s so hard to buy things outside now, we can’t manage it.
If they really open their mouths, we can have our subordinates take them for a walk on the street."
When Xiao Yulin said this, he really wanted to knock Yin Shuo's head open to see. These two parties were destined to be enemies. Was there any need to waste his energy on them?
"If you have more money, you can support me," Cai Hua also teased, "Don't forget, they are here for our official positions."
Xiao Yuling said unhappily, "Okay, let's put aside our past grudges for now, go back and pack your things, and then we'll go together."
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