"The Emperor, in compliance with the Will of Heaven, proclaims: Taoyuan County Magistrate Fang Zhengyi has made great contributions to alleviating the flood in Jianjiang River and saving the people from danger. Since he took charge of Taoyuan County, he has fulfilled his duties conscientiously, carried out great virtues, and has been supported by the people."
"I am very pleased. I grant Taoyuan County Magistrate Fang Zheng a title of Taoyuan County Man, 200 acres of permanent farmland, 200 acres of food fief, and appoint him as Junior Secretary of the Chancellery. He must enter the palace immediately and there must be no mistakes. I decree this!"
After the young eunuch finished reading, he looked around and saw that everyone was standing there as if petrified.
Fang Zhengyi also looked at him blankly.
The young eunuch felt guilty and whispered, "County Man Fang...will you accept the decree?"
Before Fang Zheng could reply, the crowd suddenly let out a whimpering sound.
Someone cried out, "The county magistrate is being taken away! The county magistrate can't leave! We can't live without you!!"
"No one can take the master away! It's all because of this damn eunuch! Kill him!"
"Yes, yes, yes! Kill him quickly! Let's just pretend nothing happened!"
....
The crowd became excited and began to get agitated. The people at the back with weapons in their hands kept trying to rush to the front in an attempt to kill the young eunuch.
If he disappears, then it will be considered that the imperial edict has not been passed! The longer it can be delayed, the better. Anyway, the county magistrate cannot go anywhere!
The young eunuch was shaking like a sieve and knelt limply on the ground. He looked at Fang Zhengyi with eyes for help, holding the imperial edict in one trembling hand.
"Master Fang... Lord Fang... hurry... hurry and accept the order, we can't bear it anymore..."
Fang Zhengyi came back to his senses only after hearing his terrible lines.
He immediately yelled at the crowd: "Shut up! I'm not dead yet! Do you have any manners?"
The people immediately stopped arguing. Some people in the front row kept wiping their tears and whispered, "Then you can't leave either..."
Fang Zheng heard this and shouted, "Everyone, go away! I am now a man from Taoyuan County, why are you panicking? If I leave, no one else can come!"
He turned around and quickly looked up at the eunuch, flattering him, "Hehehe, you have worked hard, eunuch... May I ask how Your Majesty knew that I sent people to help with the disaster?"
The young eunuch forced a smile and said, "Master Fang, you are too polite... You have to go to the palace to ask about this. I am only responsible for conveying the decree, and I don't know anything else..."
Fang Zheng thought to himself, it's probably Li Long who sold him out! Damn Li Long, if I see you again I'll skin you alive!
Damn, although Taoyuan County was granted, it was quietly expanded to a large area due to my constant violations.
Wouldn't it be a big deal if this got discovered?!
We'll talk about the road ahead later....It also solves a problem...
Fang Zhengyi took a deep breath, held the eunuch's hands, and said with a smile: "Don't panic, eunuch. There are many unruly people in the poor and remote areas of Taoyuan County. It's a pity to scare you."
"However, Taoyuan County is still a beautiful place with clear water and mountains. If you are interested, you can visit it for two days. I will accompany you throughout the trip!"
The young eunuch tried to force a smile: "Mr. Fang is joking. We have to return to the palace immediately to report... You should pack up and leave as soon as possible..."
"I understand, I understand! You've worked hard, father-in-law... Zhang Biao!"
Zhang Biao walked over with a wise look in his eyes. Fang Zheng made a gesture and Zhang Biao quickly stuffed a bag of silver into the cuffs of the young eunuch.
Unexpectedly, the silver was too heavy and fell down instantly. The young eunuch fell to the ground at an angle without paying attention....
This time the little eunuch finally got his way and burst into tears: "Wow, Fang County Man, I have no grudge against you... What do you mean by this?"
Fang Zheng's face darkened. He kicked Zhang Biao and cursed in a low voice, "Idiot! Who told you to give so much? Just give a few taels as a token of your appreciation!"
Zhang Biao laughed innocently, then quickly squatted down and took the silver back...
Fang Zhengyi's face turned even darker...
Helping the young eunuch up, Fang Zhengyi said apologetically: "Hey, look, the people around me...it's not good here, don't be offended." Then he pointed to his head.
Then he began to search his body, and after searching all over he actually found five copper coins, which he stuffed into the eunuch's sleeve.
The young eunuch listened to the crisp sound of the copper coins in his sleeves and cried, "Mr. Fang, you should take it back... If the higher-ups find out, we will be punished."
Fang Zhengyi said with a righteous look on his face: "Don't be polite, sir. I'm very tight-lipped!"
“I really can’t!”
"Alas, this is really hard work, father-in-law!"
As he spoke, Fang Zhengyi reached his hand into the young eunuch's sleeve again and took out a handful of things at random.
Looking closely, it was two taels of silver and five copper coins.
The corner of Fang Zheng's eye twitched twice, then he stuffed it into his chest expressionlessly.
The young eunuch looked at Fang Zhengyi in disbelief, opened his mouth wide, and said in a trembling voice: "Mr. Fang, we can go now..."
Fang Zhengyi waved his hand casually: "Let's go, let's go!"
Upon hearing this, the young eunuch hurriedly mounted his horse and galloped away...
Xiao Tao came over and said with a worried look on her face: "Master... this is not a good idea, he is a member of the palace."
Fang Zhengyi sighed helplessly: "So what? I've offended him anyway, so I might as well offend him to death."
Then he glanced at the crowd in front of him and said loudly, "Everyone go home! Don't worry, Taoyuan County is still under my jurisdiction! Go back and do your own things!"
A commoner came over cautiously and asked worriedly, "Master, you won't leave Taoyuan County, will you?"
Everyone looked at Fang Zhengyi with hopeful eyes.
Fang Zhengyi was inevitably moved at the moment, but he still put on a stern face and said fiercely: "What's the matter! I am leaving Taoyuan County! Are you not happy that I got promoted? Smile!"
With a cry of "Wow", the crowd suddenly started crying.
The people of Taoyuan County began to cry out in despair as if their father had died.
"What will we do if you leave?!"
"I want to go to the capital to file a complaint! Master, you can't leave. If you leave, I won't live!"
"What will happen if you leave my daughter? She is only eight years old and will marry you in the future..."
"Bah! Your daughter is not worthy of it. My daughter is fifteen years old! Please meet her! Please meet her!"
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Seeing that the talk was getting more and more outrageous, Fang Zhengyi finally couldn't stand it anymore. His expression softened and he said helplessly, "Alright! Alright! I know everything. It's just a trip to the capital! It's not like you won't come back!"
"All of you go away! If you continue to make noise, I will just stay in the capital! It's too noisy!"
"wait for me......."
Before he could finish his words, the crowd suddenly dispersed and the people fled in all directions, escaping completely.
Looking at the mess left behind.
Fang Zheng gave a bitter smile and said, "Alas, this group of unruly people..."
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