Wang Qian smiled and said, "Master Fang, you are too kind to praise me. These are just some insignificant contributions. I wonder why the court sent you to inspect the area this time? As far as I know, nothing major has happened recently."
"Nothing happened indeed." Fang Zhengyi put down his wine glass and looked at Wang Qian: "Have you ever heard of the Liu Xun case, Lord Wang?"
"I have heard that Lord Fang has drastic measures. I admire him very much!"
"Then... do you know Liu Xun?"
"I don't know him. I have heard of him, but I have no friendship with him."
Fang Zhengyi carefully observed Wang Qian's expression and found that he did not look unusual, so he continued: "The country has been peaceful in recent years, but the Liu Xun case has exposed many problems. Local officials are corrupt and authoritarian, so His Majesty has specially ordered me to inspect the local area. Alas... This turn means I will not be able to go home for another two or three years."
Wang Qian's heart tightened, and he raised his wine cup and asked, "Did your Excellency gain anything from this trip?"
Fang Zhengyi sneered and said, "It's just you and me, there's no need to be secretive. Some things are known to everyone, the world is peaceful, it's just a formality, why take it so seriously?"
Wang Qian didn't dare to respond and continued to pick up food with his head down.
"I think these bandits will be killed within two days. The city gates have been closed for five days, and the livelihoods of many people have been affected. Why not open the city gates?"
Wang Qian paused and immediately retorted, "No way! This group of people is very capable. They can hold the entire Lu family hostage in one night!"
"Especially now, they are already desperate criminals. If we let them run into the city, I'm afraid they will start a massacre!"
"Young people still have a chance to escape, but what about others? This is also a helpless move to protect the elderly and children."
"Yes, that makes sense! Lord Wang is so righteous! I'll toast to you!"
After three rounds of wine, the dishes have five flavors.
Bai Rui returned panting with a group of people...
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There's another chapter, it'll be later.
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