The magistrate of Pingyang County is called Li Qinghe, but he is completely incomparable to Li Jinhe, the father of little Li Zi.
Li Jinhe was framed because he was active in disaster relief and harmed the interests of some people who wanted to make personal profits from it.
But Li Qinghe is not such a decent person.
After hearing what Xiao Xian said, he was so anxious that sweat broke out on his head and he kept pacing back and forth.
The master was dizzy with his confusion and advised: "Master, don't be too anxious. We have arranged everything before! Even if Prince Chen was good at fighting in the past, he has been at peace for ten years. I guess Prince Chen is not the same Prince Chen as before!"
Li Qinghe frowned and pondered for a moment, then asked uncertainly, "Are you sure everything is handled properly?"
"yes."
"Open the city gates. I will personally go to welcome Prince Chen!"
The lawyer helped him tidy up his official uniform and followed him to the city gate to greet Xiao Xian.
"I didn't know Prince Chen was here in person. I deserve death!"
Xiao Xian looked at the fat and bloated Li Qinghe, and his displeasure was clearly shown on his face.
Li Qinghe was also a shrewd and manipulative person. He immediately said flatteringly, "Prince Chen, I have prepared a welcoming banquet. Please go to the county government office. After bathing..."
"I didn't come here to enjoy myself!"
Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Xiao Xian.
In front of so many people, Li Qinghe lost all face and felt even more hatred towards Xiao Xian.
The lawyer was a very versatile person and touched his arm lightly.
He was extremely humble. "Prince Chen, please calm down. I just saw that your face was haggard, so I wanted to do my best to help you."
Xiao Xian was almost laughing out of anger at Li Qinghe's shameless face.
"If you really want to contribute your best, you should focus on the people instead of flattering them!"
Li Qinghe's hands tightened little by little in his sleeves, and his face turned ashen because of the humiliation.
The master said, "Prince Chen is right. We have indeed been busy with disaster relief recently."
Xiao Xian sneered: "Could it be that Lord Li was even fatter before?"
Li Qinghe couldn't laugh, and his master twitched his lips stiffly.
"I was ordered to take the first batch of disaster relief grain to the north. Along the way, I encountered countless displaced and hungry victims!"
"Prince Chen must be confused as to why I closed the city gates!" Li Qinghe said according to what he had discussed with his advisor before.
The wrinkles between Xiao Xian's brows deepened. "I really can't figure it out. Sir Li, please help me solve this puzzle!"
The powerful pressure emanating from him made Li Qinghe panic, and his back was almost soaked with sweat.
"There are simply too many disaster victims. Many have arrived before. Although Pingyang Town is relatively fertile, its food reserves are limited. If one or two more disaster victims arrive, I can tighten my belt and still ensure they have enough to eat so they don't starve to death!"
Xiao Xian's eyes were unclear, making it impossible to guess what he was thinking for a moment.
Li Qinghe exchanged glances with his advisor from the corner of his eye, who then interrupted, "Prince Chen, news of the disaster has spread, and grain prices in Pingyang have skyrocketed. Lord Li has also ordered many rice shops and grain stores to stop raising prices, but there are still some unscrupulous merchants who are taking advantage of the national disaster to profit greatly! Many people in Pingyang are also starving. If more disaster victims are allowed into Pingyang, I'm afraid Pingyang will also be plagued by starvation!"
Xiao Xian's eyes were as sharp as a blade, locking onto the fox-like advisor. "Didn't Lord Li just say that he had prepared a banquet and asked me to move to the county government office?"
The master choked, his eyes rolling rapidly. "Prince Chen was ordered to come here to provide disaster relief, and he's been sleeping in the open air all the way. Lord Li is just trying to do his bit to help. Besides, even if Prince Chen eats, how much can he eat, right?"
Xiao Xian sneered, "What's your name?"
The master was stunned for a moment, "My name is Hou Jing!"
Xiao Xian's lips curved deeper: "He's really a clever monkey!"
Everyone was trying to hold back their laughter until their faces turned red.
Hou Jing couldn't keep his expression and laughed stiffly twice.
"This king feels that your ability seems to be superior to that of Lord Li."
Hou Jing's expression suddenly changed, "Prince Chen, you are embarrassing me!"
Li Qinghe's fat face was full of displeasure, and there was more hostility in his eyes when he looked at Hou Jing.
"Since Lord Li has prepared a banquet, and we are experiencing a natural disaster, I cannot afford to waste food. Lord Li, please lead the way. I will send someone to take out the food and give it to the victims."
Li Qinghe:!!
Hou Jing looked at Xiao Xian deeply.
He has been staying by Li Qinghe's side for these years, giving him advice. This time, taking advantage of the drought in the north, they colluded with grain merchants and made a lot of money.
It is obvious that King Chen has come with bad intentions. I am afraid he is trying to make an example of someone to scare the monkeys!
Li Qinghe wanted to stop him, but when he met Xiao Xian's cold gaze, he couldn't help but shudder.
"Zou Tao!"
Zou Tao nodded and went to the county government office with a few burly soldiers.
Seeing the delicious delicacies being served one after another, everyone's faces turned ugly.
"The victims dug up grass roots, ate tree bark, and some even ate soil. These blood-sucking worms have the nerve to eat such delicious food!"
"Carry these things out and let the people have a good look!"
They waited until all the delicacies were delivered before they lifted the big table and walked out of the county government office in a grand manner.
The food smelled delicious and the food was so delicious that countless people passing by looked over, their eyes glued to it.
"We drink clear porridge every day that's so clear it's enough to reflect our reflection, but the county magistrate eats spicy food!"
"These vampires!"
…
For a time, public resentment arose everywhere.
There was no need for anyone to organize them, as all the people they met followed them.
When Li Qinghe saw Zou Tao actually carrying out a table full of delicacies, followed by a large group of people with indignant faces, his eyebrows jumped and he swallowed.
He was about to wipe the sweat from his forehead, but he met Xiao Xian's deep eyes and had to put his hand down.
"Your Majesty, all the things have been carried out!"
The people didn't know that Xiao Xian had arrived. Seeing this, some of them turned around and were about to leave, while others cursed in a low voice, "Officials protecting each other."
Xiao Xian's gaze swept across everyone's faces before finally settling on Li Qinghe's face.
"Master Li, it must have cost a lot to prepare this table, right?"
"It is my duty to help King Chen dispel his fatigue!"
"Li Qinghe!" Xiao Xian raised his voice, "You really are a good official who amazes me!"
Li Qinghe's legs went weak and he knelt down.
"Lord Chen, your humble servant...your humble servant..."
He grunted and racked his brains to find a suitable reason, but his mind was blank and he couldn't say a word.
He looked at Hou Jing beside him for help. He placed his hopes on him, thinking that he always had many ideas and might be able to help him explain it.
However--
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