Chapter 195: Warming up the relationship
County Magistrate Xu did not know what he meant, but he still answered frankly.
More and more evidence proves that there are many doubts about Sun Ershao's suicide in prison, and it is closely related to Sun Zhiye.
Lu Mingchao smiled and said meaningfully, "Your Excellency the County Magistrate can follow your heart, based on the facts of the case and the laws of Daqian, and get to the bottom of the truth."
County Magistrate Xu was tempted but also somewhat skeptical.
Lu Mingchao understood what was going on, and continued, "The county magistrate is well aware of the old grudge between me and Sun Zhiye, and may be suspicious that my proposal was motivated by personal grudges and that I did not take into account the difficult situation you are in."
"But I hope the county magistrate will allow me the opportunity to tell you in detail."
"Even though Young Master Ren Sun has amazing backers, it is impossible for him to have connections everywhere."
Lu Mingchao blinked at Xie Yan imperceptibly, and Xie Yan focused his breath and ears moved slightly. After a moment, he confirmed that there was no one on the other side of the wall and nodded.
Xu Xianling's eyes flashed, and he felt inexplicably more confident.
The country hunters mentioned by outsiders may be people who are hiding their talents and keeping a low profile.
How could Lu Mingchao really choose an ordinary person?
Lu Mingchao pretended not to notice County Magistrate Xu's scrutiny and said with a faint smile, "Since the Sun family's affairs have become a hot topic, why not let the fire burn even more vigorously?"
"If it burns vigorously enough, it may attract some powerful figures to correct the situation and follow the will of the people to appease their hearts."
County Magistrate Xu's expression and posture became more humble. "I'd like to hear the details."
Lu Mingchao said, "The county magistrate has taken good care of me, and I should repay you, but this is a serious matter, so I hope you can keep it a secret."
"I learned by chance that His Royal Highness Prince Duan is in Xiangyun County."
"Can the power behind Young Master Sun be comparable to that of His Royal Highness Prince Duan, who is known for his virtue?"
"Your Highness Prince Duan inspects on behalf of the Heaven and travels around the world. He will naturally pacify the injustices of the world and promote the people who can be promoted in the world."
"The strength of a moment is determined by force, the victory or defeat of eternity is determined by reason."
"The county magistrate is using the opponent's strength to fight against the opponent, and he also sticks to the principle. Why not do it?"
Suddenly, County Commander Xu's eyes became hot and even his breathing became irregular.
To settle the injustices in the world and to promote the capable people in the world.
If what Lu Mingchao said was true, it was not just pointing out a clear path for him, it was personally building a ladder for him to ascend to the sky.
Lu Mingchao remained calm, with a smile on his face. "My Lord, some things are better left to happen naturally."
It is always better to take advantage of the situation than to flatter Prince Duan with great fanfare.
County Magistrate Xu stood up and bowed solemnly to Lu Mingchao and Xie Yan.
Lu Mingchao and Xie Yan hurriedly avoided him and said, "My Lord, you can't do that."
County Magistrate Xu said loudly, "If this is successful, you and your wife will be a timely help to me, alleviating my current difficulties and helping me to climb to the top again. You will be a great favor to me."
"Your Excellency the County Magistrate, you are too kind." Lu Mingchao and Xie Yan returned the greeting.
"It is a blessing for the people of Changhe County to have such an honest and upright official as the county magistrate."
"Given time, I'm afraid I'll be able to call myself the county magistrate."
County Magistrate Xu's eyes and eyebrows were filled with smiles, and in a trance, the wrinkles on his face were so deep that they could kill mosquitoes and flies.
"What do you mean by Mr. Xu, Mr. County Magistrate? You are being too polite."
"Your second brother is about the same age as Xiaoquan Qingxing. If you and Xie Yan don't mind, please allow me to be bold and call me Uncle Xu."
"It's a blessing for Ah Yan and me." Lu Mingchao smiled like a flower.
Win-win cooperation is a sharp tool for breaking the ice and an important catalyst for warming relationships.
Lu Mingchao's attitude was less distant and more intimate and trusting. "Uncle Xu, if you have any new news about Sun Zhiye's supporters, please let me know."
County Magistrate Xu waved his hands and said, "As you should, as you should."
"Xie boy, do you have any plans for the future?"
After County Magistrate Xu sat down again, he turned his gaze to Xie Yan, with a smile on his face and a kind voice, as if he was a very familiar elder who was chatting with the younger generation and caring about them.
"Your wife has made some success in business, but the mountains are high and the forests are dense, and the beasts are dangerous. Hunting for a living is not a long-term solution."
"You are still young, and your future life has unlimited possibilities."
"If you don't have a mature plan yet, you might as well come to the county government to work as a yamen runner. Your uncle will look after you and will never let anyone bully you."
Xie Yan bowed and said, "Uncle Xu, I have always wanted to join the army to serve my country since I was young. Unfortunately, due to natural disasters and man-made disasters in the past few years, my family was destroyed and I had to flee here. I had to put my plan on hold for the time being."
"In the future, if possible, I would like to join the army to realize my ambitions. If I can achieve some military merits and have a wife and children, I will have no regrets in my life."
"So, I have no choice but to let down Uncle Xu's kindness."
Instead of feeling angry about being rejected, County Magistrate Xu was even more delighted.
It’s better to refuse!
No matter how diligently and personally a yamen runner performs his duties, there is little chance of promotion, and his life will end thereafter.
Joining the army is both dangerous and an opportunity.
If he could really make a good future, it would be a great honor for him.
There was Lu Yao in literature, Xie Yan in martial arts, and Lu Mingchao in business.
The more I think about it, the more I feel the future is promising and bright.
No, he had to talk to Qingxing again and make sure Qingxing and Lu Yao resolved their differences.
They are classmates, but they end up disliking each other.
With her stunning talent and extraordinary beauty, can Lu Yao, who has re-bloomed in the mud, be wrong?
will not!
Therefore, it can only be Qingxing’s fault.
County Magistrate Xu made up his mind immediately.
County Magistrate Xu stopped thinking about it and said, "It's good to have ambitions. I'm waiting for the day when you'll be granted a title, a noble title, and have a wife and children. Then I can benefit from it."
Xie Yan bowed and said, "Thank you for your good words, Uncle Xu."
Lu Mingchao and Xie Yan did not stay in Xu's house for long.
After discussing the business and exchanging a few pleasantries, they said goodbye and left.
Some things don't need to be explained too thoroughly or in too much detail.
In the alley outside Xu's house.
There seemed to be a rustling smell of snow in the cold wind.
Xu Qingxing and others were beside the carriage, just like the day Lu Mingchao fell into the water.
From a distance, Xu Qingxing bowed deeply.
"Madam Xie, I was selfish that day and I feel guilty and regretful."
Lu Mingchao raised his eyebrows slightly and said, "I don't care about Mr. Xu's little tricks. There is no need to mention the past."
Holding on to the back of Xie Yan's hand and stepping on a low stool, he got on the carriage.
The moment the curtain fell, Lu Mingchao said quietly, "I once heard a saying that I would like to share with you, Master Xu."
"Justice should be above selfishness."
"There should be a bottom line for selfishness."
The carriage creaked and gradually drove away from the long alley outside Xu's mansion.
"Ming Chao has any expectations for Xu Qingxing?" Xie Yan pinched Lu Mingchao's palm and said softly.
Lu Mingchao leaned on Xie Yan's shoulder and said, "My second brother said that Xu Qingxing is not a bad person."
"He has a good character and good knowledge. He is destined to become an official in the future."
"It takes three stakes to make a fence, and it takes three men to make a good man. If you fight alone, you will get into trouble if you are not careful."
"Wait, should I tell Brother Xu Qingxing that he is not a bad person?"
Xie Yan smiled and said, "I'm afraid County Magistrate Xu's idea coincides with yours."
Be a human being.