The mule cart in the front hall has been prepared. Dachun and Dazhuang are using bamboo sticks to clean the frozen thin ice on the canvas of the mule cart, washing the muddy and water-stained body of the mule cart from running around during this period. The bamboo strips scrape the tarpaulin.

The sound was very harsh.

Zhou Che stood on the steps in front of the hall. When he saw Li Hui approaching, he stepped forward and saluted: "Your Excellency, do you need a subordinate to accompany you?"

Li Hui waved his hand and said: "You can stay in the Yamen. The newly appointed County Chief Registrar has not come yet, and the manpower in the Yamen is limited. One of us must stay in the city to prevent the people from coming to the Yamen for anything. Isn't there no one?"

Chief? The public security situation in the county is good. If Dachun Da Zhuang follows me, there will be no worries."

Zhou Che nodded in agreement and accompanied Li Hui to the yard. Dachun opened the door of the mule cart, and just as Li Hui was about to bend down and get into the car, he suddenly heard a burst of noise from outside the yard door. The shouts of the driver came one after another, and even more

There was a lot of noise, and it seemed like a large number of carriages and horses were arriving.

At the same time, Jiang Sheng's voice came from in front of the door.

"You are not allowed to go near the important place of the Yamen. Who are you? The mule cart was parked farther away and blocked the door. Didn't you see it?"

Not long after, a loud voice sounded.

"I, Shen Songnian from Juchao County, have come with several village sages from Juchao County to pay homage to the county magistrate. I wonder if the county magistrate can be in the yamen? Do you have time to meet with us?"

Li Hui was stunned when he heard this, and he and Zhou Che quickly came to the courtyard gate to look outside. They saw more than a dozen people standing in front of the stone lions under the steps outside the courtyard gate, some were old men with gray beards, and some were in their thirties or forties.

.They were all dressed luxuriously, with their chests held high and their heads held high, with solemn expressions on their faces.

Behind them, a row of more than a dozen mule carts were parked in a row, blocking the entrance to the yamen. Dozens of tall and healthy servants stood next to the mule carts, watching with eager eyes.

This posture is a bit like besieging the county government and the situation is tense.

Li Hui looked at the dress and posture of these people and had an idea in his mind. These people were the wealthy people in Juchao County. The name of Shen Songnian was still fresh in his mind. He had written a letter to him.

"I am Li Hui, the magistrate of Juchao County. Who is Shen Songnian?" Li Hui said with a smile.

An old man with a gray beard, wearing a gray and black satin robe, and a high black crown said solemnly: "That's me. So you are the county magistrate. Everyone, haven't you met us young people from Juchao County with me?

Magistrate Li is a talented, tough-minded man with a bright future? He is a great benefactor to our people in Juchao County."

The rest of the people had sarcastic smiles on their faces, and lazily raised their hands and said, "I have met Mr. Li County. He is indeed an amazing person who will never be seen again. Hahaha."

Li Hui smiled and didn't take much notice of the obvious ridicule of this group of people.

"Thank you, thank you. Thank you so much." Li Hui said with a smile and cupped his hands.

"County Magistrate Li, please allow me to introduce our identities, otherwise the county magistrate may not know who we are." Shen Songnian said in a deep voice.

Li Hui smiled and waved his hand and said: "No need to introduce you, this county knows who you are. You are a big family in my Juchao County. You are the chief of the Shen clan in the north of the city, aren't you? This county has written to you all."

Shen Songnian chuckled and cupped his hands and said, "Exactly."

"Needless to say, the rest of you are also the heads of the big families in Juchao County or the sons of the clan." Li Hui said with a smile.

"Not bad." Shen Songnian said.

Li Hui laughed and said: "It seems that I guessed it right, hahaha, this is great. Since I took office a few months ago, I have long been thinking about meeting the local rich people. I am looking forward to the stars, looking forward to the moon, and finally I am looking forward to you.

It’s great to be back. Now I can discuss important matters with you all. Hahaha.”

Shen Songnian and others looked at Li Hui quietly, with indifferent expressions and a mocking smile on their lips, saying nothing.

"Everyone, please speak in the hall. What's the decency of standing here? Jiang Sheng, please order someone to arrange tea. Everyone, please." Li Hui was so enthusiastic that he didn't care about the cold faces of everyone, and said in a loud voice.

Shen Songnian and others looked at each other, cupped their hands and thanked them. Everyone followed Li Hui up the steps and entered with pride.

However, as soon as they entered the county government compound, they heard Zhou Che yelling loudly from outside the door behind them: "What are you guys doing? All the mule carts stopped aside, why are you blocking the county government gate? Are you looking for trouble? "Come here, drive them away. Anyone who refuses to move will be chopped down and set on fire. Anyone who dares to cause trouble will be thrown into jail. What a shameful show."

Dozens of county soldiers shouted loudly and rushed out, causing chaos outside.

Shen Songnian and others heard this clearly, and their faces changed color.

Li Hui turned around and said with a smile: "Don't worry, everyone. My county lieutenant came from a military background and has a bad temper. He is just being reasonable. Jiang Sheng, go tell Zhou County Lieutenant and be polite to Chief Shen and his servants." some."

Jiang Sheng responded loudly and ran to deliver the message. Shen Songnian and others looked grim, and their hearts were even more dissatisfied. Their faces were gloomy, as if they were about to scrape off three ounces of ashes.

The group of people came to the lobby. Li Hui loudly ordered people to serve tea. Several government servants were busy going back and forth, arranging seats and tea.

Shen Songnian and others stood coldly, putting their hands in their sleeves and refusing to sit down or thank them.

"Everyone, please sit down and drink tea. You're welcome." Li Hui said with a smile.

Shen Songnian coughed, held up his hat and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, please don't bother me. I'm not here to have tea and chat. I came here today to ask Mr. Li for some advice."

Li Hui smiled and said: "I know you are here to talk, but there is no need to stand and talk. Sit down and drink tea. Let's talk slowly."

As the saying goes, don't hit someone with a smiling face. Li Hui's attitude was so enthusiastic and he invited him again and again, which made this group of people a little embarrassed to stay here anymore. Everyone looked at each other, Shen Songnian nodded and sat down. The rest of the people also sat down. .

The two yamen servants had already placed the tea in front of them. One of them picked up the tea and took a sip. Suddenly it spurted out. He frowned and shouted: "What kind of tea? It tastes so bad? It smells fishy. Bah, bah, bah, bah." !”

In fact, the rest of the people also smelled the fishy smell of the tea and did not drink the tea. Seeing the man spitting, they all burst into laughter.

"Mr. Qian, who told you to drink it? We have no intention of drinking it at all. What's so good about the tea here? What's in it? You're really greedy." One person said with a smile.

After drinking tea, Mr. Qian took out his silk handkerchief and wiped his mouth, and said vaguely: "I'm still a little thirsty from the journey. I'm thinking of taking a few sips to quench my thirst. Who would have thought it would taste so bad." Everyone burst out laughing again, completely confused. He didn't notice that Li Hui, who was sitting behind the koan, had changed his face.

"You are going too far." Li Hui said in a deep voice: "I kindly made tea for you to drink. It's okay if you don't drink it. But you said these things in front of me. Did I put some tea in it? Is it possible to use poison? Juchao County makes tea and puts salted fish in it. This is the best hospitality to guests. You don’t like to drink it, but you can’t be so rude. Fortunately, you are still a wealthy family in Juchao County, and you don’t even have the most basic etiquette. Do you understand?"

Hearing this, Shen Songnian and others found it difficult to refute and were quite embarrassed. However, Shen Songnian quickly stood up and said: "I told you a long time ago that we are not here to drink tea and chat. It was County Magistrate Li who insisted on serving tea, and we didn't ask for it. Have a drink. We thank County Magistrate Li for his kindness, but we are not blessed to enjoy it."

Li Hui sneered and said: "In this case, I am being sentimental and should not be polite to you. Come, please remove the tea table. The clan chiefs in this county are very valuable. Don't dirty their mouths or dirty their mouths." 's ass."

Jiang Sheng was already furious. After hearing this, he immediately led the government officials to collect the tea and remove all the tables, futons and mats. While cleaning up, he squinted and cursed: "Bah, you are a bunch of shameless people. , something.”

Shen Songnian and others heard this clearly, and their faces were sullen, but they suppressed their anger and just sneered.

After packing up all the things, Li Hui laughed and said, "Everyone, are you satisfied now?"

Shen Songnian said in a deep voice: "County Magistrate Li, we'd better hurry up and talk about the business. We don't have time to waste time here."

Li Hui nodded and said with a smile: "Clan Chief Shen is so anxious? It seems that you have a lot to say to me. Well, please just say it. This county is all ears."

Shen Songnian stroked his beard and said in a deep voice: "County Magistrate Li, I and these people are here today. I really want Magistrate Li to explain something. I and these people are all rough and rough people in the mountains. They talk straight and don't know how to turn around. If you continue If I come down, I will offend County Magistrate Li, but I hope Haihan will do it."

Li Hui waved his hand and said: "I like being straight, but it doesn't matter. Besides, since I came to Juchao County, I have always offended others on my own, and I have never been offended by anyone. Hahaha, I really want to be offended. ."

Li Hui was smiling and looking carefree, while Shen Songnian and others' expressions became increasingly serious and indifferent.

"Okay, then I and others will follow the instructions of the Lord County Lord, be honest and open-minded. County Magistrate Li, I would like to ask you, what kind of crime should someone be guilty of if he embezzles other people's private property without any reason?" Shen Songnian said coldly.

"What? Who is so bold? Private property is sacred and inviolable. The wind and rain can enter and the king cannot...that...what I mean is that whoever dares to embezzle and occupy other people's private property will not be tolerated by the national law." Li Hui said loudly.
Chapter completed!