After three years of enfeoffment, the waste prince shocked the court boss

Qi Yong said angrily.

Cao Youde didn't say a word, anyone could see that he was not feeling well.

For the past three years, Cao Youde has been conscientiously managing the government affairs of Lingnan Prefecture. Although he is not the magistrate and his name is not right, both the officials and the people in Lingnan are convinced.

Cao Youde himself felt that the status quo was pretty good. Even if he didn't have the official status of a fourth-rank magistrate of the court, he didn't care about that false name, as long as he could contribute to the development of Lingnan with His Highness Wang An.

Looking at the changes visible to the naked eye in Lingnan in the past few years, Cao Youde seemed to be watching his own children being brought up by him little by little.

Lingnan Mansion is the painstaking effort of him and everyone else, but now that an airborne magistrate is going to take back the authority to manage Lingnan, he feels uncomfortable in his heart.

"The emperor's order is hard to break. Even if I can no longer manage the government affairs of the whole government, I can still serve His Highness, as long as His Highness does not dislike it."

Cao Youde felt sorry for Qi Ran, and bowed his hands in worship.

"Mr. Cao, don't worry, this Lingnan Mansion is still my prince's vassal, and the magistrate will not be able to make any troubles.

This Lingnan was built by me and everyone together, and only we know the hardships in the current situation.

At that time, if the new magistrate dares to act recklessly, the people in Lingnan will not let him go without our help.

Don't forget that this Lingnan Mansion is known as the tough folk customs. "

Li Su patted Cao Youde on the shoulder and said in relief.

"That's right, at worst, I'll bring a few brothers to finish him off in the middle of the night!"

Qi Yong booed beside him.

"Go, go on the side, let others hear, think that the king is going to rebel!"

Li Su kicked Qi Yong, Qi Yong pretended to be in pain and hid aside.

The atmosphere quickly became lighter, and Cao Youde was moved. Everyone in Lingnan and His Royal Highness King An were all towards him.

The new city wall in Lingnan expanded three miles in three directions, and it was basically completed at this time.

The plastered concrete surface is bright and smooth. From a distance, it looks like a huge city that is clearly different from other state capitals in Dagan.

At this time, Chen Daomin was sitting in the carriage with his eyes closed and resting his mind, and the driver was his butler Meng Yi.

This time he took office two months earlier than the time stipulated by the court.

Dagan stipulates that officials need to arrive within three months after receiving the appointment, which is to leave time for officials to rest and say goodbye to relatives and other mundane things.

Therefore, Chen Daomin can definitely leave for Lingnan to take office after two months.

However, the prince specifically found him and made him decide to leave immediately, even his family members had no time to take them with them.

He only waited for himself to settle down before asking someone to take the whole family over.

"Meng Yi, how long until you arrive in Lingnan Prefecture?"

Chen Daomin never opened his eyes, he closed his eyes and asked.

"My lord, it's just ahead, and there are still about three miles away. I have already seen the city wall of Fucheng. That city wall is really majestic."

Meng Yi sighed, this was the first time in his life he had seen such a city, it was gray and painted, as if it was natural.

"Hmph, I don't know how much people's power was spent and how many white bones were piled up."

Chen Daomin lifted the curtain and took a look, then snorted coldly.

"That Lingnan Mansion was actually managed by a small county magistrate for three years, it's really ridiculous, it deserves to be a barbaric place, to do such unruly things.

I heard that Nazhi County was also a Jinshi in the same year as this official. He was called Cao Youde. With such an unknown background, it was considered a favor of the court to be sent to Renzhi County in Lingnan. "

Chen Daomin said calmly in the car. After traveling all the way, the boat and the car were exhausted. Seeing that he finally reached the destination, he talked more.

"There are not many people in this world who can be as knowledgeable and honest as the master. Naturally, ordinary people cannot be as prosperous as the master."

Meng Yi flattered the horse.

"I met Cao Youde later, seeing that we were in the same year, I had to give him a few words of advice. As long as we show him a little kindness, we can be regarded as winning someone over.

It's a newcomer, although this kind of person is not capable, but he can still be used by the official temporarily. "

Chen Daomin stroked his beard with an unfathomable expression on his face.

"Master is wise, and Cao Youde's being supported by Master is a blessing he has cultivated in eight lifetimes. Naturally, he is willing to follow his example."

Meng Yi agreed.

"Well, after a while, they will bring all the Lingnan officials to meet me at the gate of the city. At that time, I will not get out of the carriage. You can just say that I have been infected by the wind and cold all the way. Let Cao Youde come forward. see me."

Chen Daomin arranged.

"What is the meaning of this, sir?"

Meng Yi said with a puzzled look on his face.

"This way of controlling people, to put it bluntly, is a combination of grace and power.

This official has just arrived, even though he is their superior, he will inevitably be bullied by them.

Therefore, I have to give them a bad word first, tell them that I am not a clay figure, and then give them a small favor, so they will be popular. "

Chen Daomin said with a deep expression, as if pointing Meng Yi.

"Oh, the way of manipulating people for thousands of years, I didn't expect to be explained in such a simple and concise sentence by the master, my lord is really perfect.

People say that a strong dragon can't overwhelm a local snake, but people in the world just say so because they don't have the master's means, I admire you! "

Meng Yi hurriedly flattered him, looking at his expression as if he had been enlightened.

"You still have a lot to learn in the future."

Chen Daomin said calmly with a look of satisfaction.

"How far is it from that prefecture city? Why haven't you arrived yet?"

Chen Daomin asked again.

"It's here, my lord, it's just ahead."

"Oh, the officials of Lingnan Mansion are standing in the hot sun or in the shade when they greet me outside the city gate?"

Chen Daomin asked.

If the officials of the Lingnan Mansion waited for him standing under the scorching sun, it meant that they respected him. If they waited for him in the shade, they lacked awe and would inevitably be settled by him.

"Uh, my lord, it seems that there are no officials waiting outside the city gate."

Meng Yi said with an embarrassed face.

"what!"

Chen Daomin opened the curtain violently, and sure enough, he couldn't see an official from Lingnan Mansion.

Even the gates of the city were not cleared of the people, and there were still pedestrians and carriages coming in and out of the gates.

"Haven't they been notified that the officer is entering the city today?"

Chen Daomin said angrily.

"Master, the old slave sent someone to deliver the letter on the road three days ago. It must be that the people from Lingnan Mansion have not arrived yet. Why don't we wait?"

Meng Yi said uncertainly.

Chapter 51 Are You Here To Make Trouble?

"It probably hasn't arrived yet, so let's wait."

Chen Daomin also said uncertainly.

"This Lingnan Mansion is really a barren place. I don't know the etiquette. I don't know how to send people to investigate in advance. I must rectify it after I take office."

Chen Daomin continued, with an angry look on his face.

The temperature in summer is already high. In the original planning, the surrounding area of ​​Lingnan Mansion City has long been a five-mile radius without trees, let alone any shady places.

They can't go to the base of the city wall to enjoy the cool air, otherwise, the officials of the Lingnan Mansion who came out of the city to welcome them will see that they have arrived long ago and are waiting for them to come out. Wouldn't it be a loss of dignity and face.

So the two master and servant had no choice but to retreat one mile away from the city gate, where they could cool off for a while under the shadow of the carriage.

Seeing that after waiting for two hours, the sun was almost setting, and there was still no movement.

Chen Daomin's mouth was dry and his tongue was dry at this time, sweat was pouring down like rain, and the official robe of the fourth rank was already soaked.

"Is the person here yet?"

Chen Daomin said impatiently.

"The old slave has been watching, but still no officials come out."

At this moment, Meng Yi was covered in sweat. The shadow of the carriage was already so small. As a servant, it was even more impossible for him to be squeezed together with Chen Daomin. His neck was already red from the sun.

"Have you notified me yet?"

Chen Daomin got angry and kicked Meng Yi.

"The old slave must have been notified. It must be that the officials of the Lingnan Mansion did not come on purpose, right?"

Meng Yi hesitated.

In fact, Chen Daomin has already realized this, but he often brags to Meng Yi about his way of controlling people along the way.

Now that the people from Lingnan Mansion took the lead in giving him a slap in the face, he already lost face, and couldn't bring himself to speak out his conjecture.

He didn't expect Meng Yi to tell the truth, and he became even more angry from embarrassment.

"Lawless, simply lawless!

What does this Lingnan government official want to do!What does Cao Youde, a seventh-rank county magistrate, want to do!

How dare you ignore Shangguan!This is contempt for the court, this is bullying the emperor! "

Chen Daomin stood up and pointed in the direction of Lingnan Mansion and said angrily, Meng Yi was so scared that he didn't dare to look directly at him.

"Master, calm down. It's getting late now, and the city gate is about to close. Shall we go into the city first?"

Meng Yi lowered his head and spoke cautiously.

"Huh! When I enter the city, I will definitely make them look good to these bastards who don't understand the etiquette!"

Chen Daomin flicked his sleeves and got into the carriage by himself.

When Meng Yi saw it, he quickly sat on it and drove towards the city gate.

If he doesn't enter the city, the city gate will be closed. He doesn't want to go crazy with Chen Daomin and kill him.

Walking to the gate of the city, even though it was almost sunset, there were still carriages and people queuing up to enter the city.

Meng Yi drove the carriage and was about to enter through the city gate, when Chen Daomin poked his head out:

"Slow down, stop!"

"What's the matter, sir?"

"Go and ask the team over there why the gatekeepers charge so much money, why is there such blatant corruption on the land in broad daylight?"

Chen Daomin pointed to the caravan entering the city next to him.

When he entered the city just now, he saw that the team over there was being inspected by several soldiers, and at the end he even took dozens of taels of silver from the caravan.

As a former censor, how could he allow such illegal things to appear under his nose?

"Master, this old slave has asked clearly. They seem to be collecting taxes. Each caravan will charge one-tenth of the value of the goods entering the city."

Meng Yi, who came back from inquiring about the news, said to Chen Daomin.

"To enter this city, one-tenth of the commercial tax will be charged, which is really ridiculous. What is the difference between this Lingnan Mansion and a bandit den!

This official will never allow this to happen, and this kind of behavior of competing with the people for profit must be canceled immediately.

Go, call the city guard to me! "

Chen Daomin said angrily.

Soon, a strong man in pitch-black armor came before Chen Daomin.

"It's you looking for me? What's the matter?"

"I am the newly appointed magistrate of Lingnan. Who are you? Why are you so rude when you see me?"

Chen Daomin said angrily with full authority.