Hao Fenglou looked at the county magistrate Xi with some admiration. Lang San had just recovered it, which means that the county magistrate Xi had arrived here shortly before him. He had only been familiar with the county situation in just a few months. Although he could not solve many troubles in the county, he could not solve such a thing, even a small county magistrate could not solve it. Under such circumstances, being able to know the recent situation in the county is already considered capable.

In Jinling, most people choose officials based on beauty and ugliness. Hao Fenglou has heard of these things. Look at the Shuji scholars in the Hanlin area, which one is not handsome, or the ministers in the court, who is born in a poor life? There are always people in later generations who always think that in ancient times, they would be successful if they were good at taking the exam. In fact, this is not the case. Exams are just stepping stones, and choosing officials is interviewing. If you have a relationship, the court is full of Jiangxi. When people see you, they are actually a fellow villager and you will inevitably have a good impression. If you are not lucky and are not from Jiangxi, it doesn't matter. If you are born in a handsome, with thick eyebrows, big eyes and a national face, the officials who choose officials will feel that they like you and will inevitably have a good impression.

As for the extremely ugly magistrate of Xi County, Hao Fenglou could almost imagine that this guy ran to the Ministry of Personnel in the early morning. The plan was in the morning. After using breakfast, the adults of the Ministry of Personnel used such a disgusting guy as soon as they came. They were afraid that they would spray out the overnight dinner. Even if what this guy said made sense, they would probably have to be exiled. I wish this guy would be as good as possible. If he was ugly, he would go to the frontier to play with mud. This sounds cruel, but it is the truth.

However, a good person may not be really talented. Xi Fan's parents did not give him a good appearance or a good hometown. God will eventually compensate him.

Along the way, Xi Fan and Hao Fenglou talked about the charm of Qiongshan. In fact, the so-called charm is also vague. What kind of charm can there be in a place where there are fugitives, natives, merchants, and vassals everywhere?

The Xi County Magistrate was vivid, but what he said was an armed fight. The people here were brave. In order to fight for a spring or grab a few kilograms of salt, the Xi County Magistrate had a life-and-death battle for several months. The biggest armed fight was a dispute between the Annan people and the local natives over two buffaloes. More than 3,000 people gathered on both sides, and killed and injured a hundred people before they stopped.

Hao Fenglou felt so distressed that he smiled bitterly in his heart. Fortunately, these people did not have the household registration. If they had such a big deal. With so many people dead, he, the county magistrate, was afraid that even the black hat would not be guaranteed. Since he had not been included in the book, it would be their business to watch the fun and watch the wall.

The conversation was in full swing, and in a blink of an eye, we arrived at the county town.

The so-called county town has no city walls. It is just that some small battlements were built along the river, which is also very small in scale. However, countless straw huts were built outside, and there were many people passing through the inside, including barefoot natives and vassals, cover-up fugitives, five big and six thick merchants, and some soldiers who spent a lot of money, but they didn't know where they came from. They were like brokers, recruiting what they were all around.

Although the arrival of Xi County Magistrate, Hao Fenglou and others attracted their attention, they did not make any trouble. It was nothing more than serious business or illegal business. These people obviously did not fear the government. They also had an indifferent attitude towards Xi County Magistrate.

County Magistrate Xi seemed to be used to it and had been used to it for a long time. He didn't care.

However, Hao Fenglou was looking around while catching a horse.

Suddenly, a drunk man suddenly rushed out and pounced on Hao Fenglou's horse. Hao Fenglou's horse could not dodge and stepped on it directly.

The drunk man screamed immediately.

Hao Fenglou frowned and was about to dismount.

Unexpectedly, at this time, countless people suddenly jumped out of the huts on both sides, and a woman rushed directly on the drunkard and cried: "It's been trampling on people, it's been trampling on people..."

More than a dozen burly men came out barefoot and glared around Hao Fenglou.

Hao Fenglou was stunned - hitting the car.

I didn't expect this kind of trick to exist in ancient times. But with so many soldiers, you have to dare to cheat me over the head? Is there any reason for this?

Xi Fan seemed to be accustomed to this and quickly said to the burly man: "This is the commander-in-chief of the Jinyiwei. Give me some face to give me the official. Let me disperse quickly."

The burly man smiled: "If you give face to the adults, what should the villain eat? Anyone who comes here must give the villain a treat. If the adults do this, he will do the same as the servant..."

When the musket team in the back team saw that the situation was wrong, they ran away quickly with their guns.

When these burly men saw the official army, they were not afraid. They grinned and showed their yellow teeth. Then they whistled. Suddenly, countless people began to rush out. Some were holding kitchen knives, some were carrying buckets, and some were carrying live fish they had just bought. The dark people couldn't see the end.

The big man who was talking smiled and bowed to Hao Fenglou: "Hello, the assistant minister, the villain's surname is Wu, and his name is Wu Xiong. It's not worth mentioning. However, if the adults ride a horse and hit my brother, they have to pay some money. It is natural to spend money to pay for their lives. If the adults give money, the villain will be grateful. But if you don't give it, don't you always keep a word on your words. The prince violates the law and commits the common people's crimes. If the adults hit someone, they should give an explanation. If there is no explanation, it is the official who forces the people to rebel."

Several households of the musket team were furious and were about to step forward, but Hao Fenglou reached out to stop them, got off the horse, and said to Wu Xiong: "You are in a big momentum. In order to get this reward, they actually dispatched thousands of people?"

Wu Xiong confessed, saying: "By relying on the mountains and rivers and waters, in fact, many brothers are doing some business here. Didn't this just happen to meet a noble person, please give me some silver flowers?"

Hao Fenglou sneered and glanced at the man who was knocked down under the horse. This man pretended to be dead and his chest was still undulating.

Hao Fenglou said: "I wonder how much money I will pay if I hit someone to death?"

Wu Xiong's eyes lit up and he stretched out his hand: "Three hundred taels. It's three taels if someone else hits him and dies, but the adult is a noble person. I guess he can get the 300 taels of silver. The adult is a noble person, and he is afraid that he will not want to cause trouble..."

This person looks so annoying when he smiles.

Hao Fenglou said lightly: "Oh, come here, come with three hundred taels of silver."

The people in the Musket Team seemed a little resentful and naturally refused. King Zhao Zhu Gaosui and Princess Zhao also came over. Zhu Gaosui was prone to impulsiveness and almost rushed up to attack.

However, after Hao Fenglou gave the order, no one dared to act rashly. An accompanying bookkeeper immediately brought a few silver notes.

Hao Fenglou counted it, took out 700 taels of silver bills, handed it to Wu Xiong, and said, "There is no current silver, so I have to use treasure bank instead. At present, the discount between treasure bank and silver is half. Here are the 700 taels of silver bills, you can collect it."

When Wu Xiong was overjoyed, he hurriedly said, "Thank you for the rewards of noble people." After that, he waved his hand and was about to teach people to retreat.

At this time, Hao Fenglou said, "Let's wait!"

Wu Xiong took the silver and was happy and said, "I don't know what other instructions do you have?"

Hao Fenglou said seriously: "You said just now that you hit someone and killed him, so you have to pay 300 yuan, right?"

Wu Xiong said: "That's right."

Hao Fenglou suddenly walked forward and arrived in front of the drunk man who was lying on the ground and hit him to death. He pushed his body with his feet, but the drunk man still pretended to be dead.

Hao Fenglou kicked the drunk man suddenly with his boots, and the drunk man suffered a few words "shenyin".

Wu Xiong couldn't help but say angrily: "Are you dissatisfied with the noble man?"

As he was talking, Hao Fenglou took out a short gun from his waist. Without waiting for Wu Xiong to react, he suddenly pulled the trigger.

The muzzle faces the drunk man's face.

Hao Fenglou smiled grimly.

Then...bang bang bang bang bang bang bang...

Five consecutive gunshots.

The huge gun sound suddenly came out, like a landslide, scaring everyone's face and body was shorter.

When the smoke of gunpowder dissipated, everyone realized that the drunk man's face was covered with blood and red and white objects splashed out. The man was not dead yet, and his body twitched suddenly on the ground.

Blood spread.

Everyone was stunned.

Wu Xiong was a little unresponsive, his eyes wider than the copper bell.

When he reacted, he was furious and his face was a little distorted.

He was about to speak up and threaten.

At this time, the fire gun team had already taken out short guns and pointed countless guns at him.

Wu Xiong didn't dare to move, and a cold sweat as big as beans flowed down his forehead.

The others were also a little overwhelmed.

The air was filled with a terrifying smell.

Hao Fenglou stepped on the corpse of the drunkard who was still squirming, then turned around and walked to Wu Xiong, staring at Wu Xiong with his eyes, motionless.

Suddenly, Hao Fenglou smiled and said word by word: "My name is Hao Fenglou, you have to remember it."

Wu Xiong had to bite the bullet and said, "The villain remembers it. The nobleman seems to have misjudged the situation."

Bang...

Hao Fenglou raised his hand without hesitation and slapped Wu Xiong in the face.

There was a five-finger mark on Wu Xiong's face, and there was a burning pain.

Wu Xiong reluctantly stood firm and looked at Hao Fenglou with resentment, with a look of resentment flashing in his eyes.

Hao Fenglou smiled: "I said, my name is Hao Fenglou. Do you remember it now?" He curled his lips: "But... it doesn't matter if you don't remember it now. You will remember it in the future. I don't want to cause more trouble when we meet for the first time, but next time if you have a good thing like buying life, you must remember to find someone Hao, who has money."

Wu Xiong just sneered.

Hao Fenglou stood still and shouted loudly: "Get out of here!"

After the words came, several musketeers raised their guns directly into the sky, banging a few times...

Before the musket lingered, the crowd finally loosened. The black crowd consciously made way for a road. As for Wu Xiong and others, they did not dare to move easily.

Hao Fenglou turned over and continued to move forward.

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Chapter completed!