The best county magistrate

After the morning court the next day, Kong Lingchen and Zhang Debiao jointly asked to see Emperor Jianwen.

"Your Majesty, I recently heard that Yang Xuanchen, the magistrate of Qingshui County in Qingzhou, seems to have exaggerated during the exam."

"Everything stated in his political document is unbelievable. I sincerely request your Majesty to allow the Ministry of Civil Affairs to send officials to conduct a reexamination of Qingshui County years ago."

Emperor Jianwen gently put down the memorial in his hand and glanced at Zhang Debiao, who was bowing his head in front of the case.

"Ah... Yang Xuanchen's political achievements are indeed a bit surprising, but it wouldn't be appropriate to send someone there years ago."

At this time, Kong Lingchen beside Zhang Debiao spoke.

"Your Majesty, I have heard that Qingshui County's share of sea salt has become Yang Xuanchen's decision."

"Some salt merchants have not been able to win a single share for three consecutive years, and they are quite critical of this."

"I believe that there must be a demon when something goes wrong, so we should quickly send someone to Qingshui County to find out."

His words made Emperor Jianwen frown, as if he was a little dissatisfied with Yang Xuanchen's approach.

"The two dear friends are here today because of Yang Xuanchen. I understand that this matter is not urgent."

"Yan Chenghai from Qingzhou has sent someone to retake the exam. I'm waiting for news from him."

"In a few days, when the news about Yan Chenghai comes, I'll call you two to come and have a look, and we'll make a decision before it's too late."

Zhang Debiao and Kong Lingchen looked at each other, and both saw a bit of pity in each other's eyes.

However, Emperor Jianwen said so, and they could not refute it again and again, so they had to retire from the Imperial Study Room.

So, the two of them searched for Song Guangxin without stopping and told the story in detail.

On the other hand, Song Guangxin just laughed it off and said he was not in a hurry.

These high officials are not in a hurry, but some people can't wait any longer.

In the Xie family manor in the western suburbs of the capital, Xie Tianhua was so angry that he smashed the tea cup in his hand.

He said angrily: "Brother, this is tens of thousands of taels of silver. Is this how Song Guangxin does things?"

With a bang, he got a big slap in the face.

Xie Tianjie waved his hand, lowered his eyelids and said calmly, "No brainer."

"Since Mr. Song has accepted my banknote, he will naturally do everything right."

“What does it matter if it’s a few days early or a few days late?”

"This time I go to Qingshui County in person. I want to see if Yang Xuanchen is so smart. He dares to look down on my Xie family for three years in a row."

His words undoubtedly shocked Xie Tianhua. His eyes widened and he asked, "Brother, are you really going in person?"

"What about the people over there in Liuzhou?"

How could Xie Tianjie not know what his second-generation brother meant? He wanted to go to Liuzhou.

After all, Liuzhou is famous for being rich in beauties. How could he not know the nature of his younger brother?

However, the New Year is approaching, and the situation in the south is getting more and more serious. If something unexpected happens when Xie Tianhua goes there, it will be difficult for him to explain.

"There are people in Liuzhou who will go there, so you don't have to worry."

"When I go to Qingzhou, you are not allowed to run around and stay in Shangjing City."

"It doesn't matter whether you go out to listen to music or stay overnight with a courtesan, as long as you don't cause trouble and don't make trouble."

After saying that, Xie Tianjie put down the tea cup and looked at his brother for a long time before he sighed softly.

"Tianhua, it's not that my brother doesn't give you something to do. You have to know that you are already over 20 years old and you still don't have any children."

"My father has repeatedly emphasized that there are three types of unfilial piety, the worst of which is not having children."

"Brother hopes that you will marry a few more concubines to spread the branches and leaves of the Xie family."

Whenever the issue of heirs comes up, Xie Tianhua will appear very impatient.

He had just suffered a big blow, and of course he would not have a good temper. Besides, his brother was about to start preaching again, so he left the room with a look on his face.

He still muttered, "Why don't you marry a wife or have children? Why do you always ask me to continue the Xie family's legacy?"

"Do you know that those two vulgar girls who were thrust upon me have made me completely uninterested in having sex with them?"

Xie Tianjie ignored his brother's words and instead showed a wry smile.

Alas, if I could, how could I let this idiot like you still live in the world.

Seeing his brother walking away, he took out a booklet from his arms and turned to the first page.

"If you want to practice magical skills, swing your sword from the palace!"

These eight characters were written by Cinnabar, and the handwriting was crooked and unattractive. In Xie Tianjie's eyes, they seemed to linger like a curse.

It was precisely because of this curse that the young Xie Tianjie embarked on the path of martial arts.

Over the years, he has become the pinnacle master of the Heaven Realm, but he has never been able to take that crucial step.

Because this booklet is missing the last page.

Looking at the incomplete gap, Xie Tianjie laughed to himself, "I have been looking for it for many years, but I don't know who has this page."

"If we can break through to the heavenly realm, why do our Xie family have to survive in this crack!"

Then, he shouted toward the door, "Peony!"

The maid waiting outside the door heard the sound and came in, "Master, my servant is here."

"Still no news about him?"

Shaoyao nodded and turned to Xie Tianjie, "Back to Master, there is no news from Lin Nursing Home."

"This slave suspects that he has..."

Xie Tianjie took a deep breath and let out his unhappiness.

"Last year, a large number of troops were lost. Geng Huyuan died in battle, and now Lin Huyuan is missing."

"There are fewer and fewer people available to me."

Having said this, he let out a long sigh, and then changed the subject.

"By the way, have you found out how Geng Huyuan and the others died?"

His question seemed to bring back some bad memories of Shaoyao, and an ugly expression appeared on her face.

"Back to the young master, I haven't found any clues about this matter."

"When I went to Qingzhou, there were no corpses on Nanping Road, and I haven't found any survivors yet."

"And regarding this matter, there are no clues in either Linjiang City or Qingshui County."

"My servant suspects that Yang Xuanchen has a master beside him."

Her suspicion was not unreasonable. Yang Xuanchen really had a master beside him, and it was the legendary "Throw of the Universe".

In the siege that day, if it weren't for Wang Tieshan and the gun in Yang Xuanchen's hand, a few people would have been able to escape at the last moment.

It's just that they were unlucky and the whole army was wiped out.

But at this time, Xie Tianjie sneered when he heard this.

master?

If you can't get out of the heaven realm, how can there be any masters in the world?

Even a master can't stand being beaten by so many people.

At this moment, he suddenly remembered the previous battle between Shadow Moon Tower and the Forbidden Army. It was said that it was only thanks to an alchemist that night that Shadow Moon Tower was able to escape unscathed.

"Shaoyao, do you think there will be an alchemist beside Yang Xuanchen?"

"Otherwise, I really can't figure out why he is still alive and well now."

Xie Tianjie's words made Shaoyao's eyes gleam, "Yes, alchemist!"

But then she thought about it. In that battle, the alchemists of Shadow Moon Tower showed their great power.

It is said that he not only stirred up the sky thunder, but also summoned the earth dragon, killing thousands of elite forbidden troops to a rout.

The battle was brutal and the destructive power was simply breathtaking.

On the other hand, the siege on Nanping Road was not like this. Not only were there no traces of thunder and earth dragons on the scene, but even the flowers, plants and trees were somewhat intact.

"Young Master, I think Yang Xuanchen should not have alchemists around him."

"I think it's more likely that there are experts around him."

Xie Tianjie knew very well about Nanping Road. After Shaoyao came back from there, he told him all the details.

He also felt that what Shaoyao said now was more credible, but he did not rule out the possibility that Yang Xuanchen had an alchemist around him.

"Shaoyao, send some more people to investigate."

"The first is to find out the details of the people around Yang Xuanchen, and the second is to find out the news about Lin Huyuan."

"As a heavenly master, Lin Huyuan usually doesn't disappear for no reason. He wants to see people alive or dead or corpses."

"I don't believe he could die in Chenzhou."

Hearing this, Shaoyao nodded solemnly and left.

Inside the room, Xie Tianjie's knuckles tapped on the table, making a thumping sound.

He stared ahead with his narrowed eyes like a poisonous snake, as if there was a person in front of him that he hated to the core.

"Yang Xuanchen, we will meet soon. I hope you won't disappoint me..."

"Ha ha ha ha!"

"It's the end of the month, four chapters updated!

Hope you all like it! "