Daming King of Punishment

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"It seems that the Boundless Sect has not done it yet, and we should delay it for a while." Song Wuya lowered his voice, and explained to Bai Zhuo and the others.

If you want to catch Wuliangjiao's tail, you can't make a move at this time, or you will only startle the snake.

Chapter 486 The Guest of Honor

Chapter 486 Guest of Honor

"Master Imperial Envoy, I didn't expect you to be here!"

While they were talking, Song Wuya's attention was attracted by this sentence from the conversation between the two people at the next table.

Similarly, these words immediately interrupted the conversation between the two, and both of them looked at Song Wuya and the others in astonishment.

"Oh? You must be Yu Chun, the magistrate of Nantou County, right?" Song Wuya smiled slightly, stood up and turned to the back, cupping his fists to signal Yu Chun.

Yu Chun was slightly taken aback, and immediately nodded with a smile: "That's right, that's right. The next official is Yu Chun, the county magistrate of Nantou County. I didn't expect that the imperial envoy would be so simple and approachable, that he would eat at such a vendor." Things. I really admire the lower officials, and I will definitely learn from the imperial envoy as a model for the lower officials in the future."

"Magistrate Yu is too modest. Although he said that all subordinate officials are upright and honest, such words are not just to be said, but to be done." Song Wuya felt a little bored when he heard this. Speaking of the scene, I really don't feel like it.

"Yes yes yes, what the adults taught is true." Yu Chun tried his best to maintain his humble appearance in front of Song Wuya, all in order to curry favor with Song Wuya.

Song Wuya turned his head slightly, looked at the sideways glances of many people around him, and said with a slight smile, "Master Yu, this place is not a place to chat. I don't know what Master Yu is here for?"

Song Wuya couldn't be more clear about the reason for Yu Chun's visit.But at this time, he still had to pretend to be confused. After all, he had to act, and he had to act decently.

When he was asked this question, Yu Chun suddenly showed embarrassment on his face: "To tell you the truth, the imperial envoy, the subordinates who were dismissed last night offended you a lot. When I came today, I wanted to apologize to you, and I wanted to ask my lord You go to the county government office to discuss business matters."

"Oh, don't worry about what happened last night. As for your discussion of business matters, this is an important matter. I will disturb you, so that you can complete the errands assigned by the Holy Majesty as soon as possible." Song Wuya said casually, but concealed it A lot of information.

Just the last sentence, after Yu Chun heard it, his face became strange.

Yu Chun nodded yes, and immediately turned around and shouted, "Why don't you hurry up and bring the sedan chair over here?"

"Magistrate Yu is really thoughtful, isn't he?" Song Wuya looked at the swaying sedan chair and said something meaningful.

To be honest, he had never sat in such a sedan chair.This kind of treatment seems to be the first time he has received it.

The four sedan chairs were placed directly in front of Song Wuya and the others. Judging from the situation, there were even Bai Zhuo and Situ Wen Xiaohuan.

This Yu Chun really knows how to handle affairs, so he entertained all the people around Song Wuya.

Currently, the identities of Song Wuya and Bai Zhuo only revealed his own identity, and Bai Zhuo's identity is still being kept secret.

However, Song Wuya knew that whether Bai Zhuo's identity was kept secret or not had no other effect at all.The reason why he didn't let Bai Zhuoliang reveal his identity was because he had no other intention at all.After all, the other party already knew his name and official title, and they only needed to inquire a little bit, and everything about them would be known to the other party.

Yu Chun didn't get into the sedan chair, but followed Song Wuya's sedan chair, talking to Song Wuya while walking.

"Sir Song, I don't know what kind of errand your Majesty asked you to do here?" Naturally, what Yu Chun wanted to find out most was the purpose of Song Wuya and the others.

There was no need for Song Wuya to hide this point, and not only could he not hide it, but he had to make the matter even more serious.

Therefore, Song Wuya did not rush to answer Yu Chun's question at this moment.On the contrary, he let out a cry, and pulled his tone into a long one, and didn't speak until Yu Chun's expression became strange.

"What are you talking about, County Magistrate Yu? Guibaodi is a good place. Look at the streets and alleys. Anyone who catches random people is probably richer than me, a fourth-rank official in the dynasty, right? The peddler who sold buns just now A bun, dare to charge me four taels of silver."

"What? There is such a thing? A few steamed buns are sold at such a high price as four liang? Please rest assured, Mr. Song. When I return, I will send someone to arrest the profiteer." Yu Chun heard Song Wuya's words , Immediately pretended to be filled with righteous indignation, and said viciously.

Song Wuya immediately waved his hand and said: "Your Excellency, there is no need to be like this. I have already inquired about this situation clearly. Your land has always been like this, so I can't blame them. If you want to blame, I can only blame you for not seeing the world. I This year's salary, I'm afraid it won't last even a month in Gui County!"

"What are you talking about, my lord? You are following the orders of the Holy Majesty. It is an honor for this county to come to this county! How can I let you spend money, my lord? Naturally, the government will entertain you for your basic necessities." Yu Chun listened Song Wuya felt so emotional that he hurriedly invited Song Wuya and others to live in the government residence.

Of course, this is also a legitimate thing.Song Wuya knew very well what Yu Chun was going to say to him today, and he was afraid that it would be time for dinner after they chatted in the official residence.

The sedan chair was unsteadily walking on the street, and Yu Chun followed beside the sedan chair with a respectful appearance, which attracted the attention of many people on the street.When they saw such a scene, it was like seeing the sun come out from the west.

"How can I do this? If I want to come here to be aloof, it's better to stay in an inn. I think, I'm a dignified imperial envoy, so the inn wouldn't dare to ask me for more money, right?" Song Wuya's words were a pun. Well, if Yu Chun is a smart person, he should understand the meaning of Song Wuya's words.

Obviously, Yu Chun is indeed a smart person, or he is not a smart person, but has encountered the same thing.

"Lord Song, don't worry, forgive him for not having the guts to do so in this little inn. Don't say he has no guts. You are an imperial envoy. Staying in that little inn will make it flourish. They should treat Mr. Song well." , there is no need to ask Mr. Song for the rent again. It is absolutely impossible."

Hearing Yu Chun's words, Song Wuya secretly laughed in his heart, obviously Yu Chun was playing tricks.

He looked indifferent on the surface, and continued: "Hey, magistrate Yu, I will not ask about other things when I come here this time. You should prepare the tax bills for me in recent years! All walks of life You have to look at everything, especially the salt!"

Chatting with Yu Chun for a long time can be considered to have whetted his appetite, so Song Wuya clearly explained his reason for coming.

"What? Mr. Song is here to investigate taxes?" Yu Chun couldn't hide his surprise after hearing this.

After he exclaimed, looking at the expression on Song Wuya's face, he quickly regained his composure: "Master Song, don't misunderstand, there is no problem with the taxation of the subordinate officials. The reason why I was surprised just now is entirely because the previous subordinates The official guessed that Mr. Song came here this time to ask about the cleanup of river sediment in the beginning of spring!"

Song Wuya didn't bother to argue with him about this kind of fooling around, nodded and said: "Cleaning up the sand, the Holy Majesty has praised you all for this matter. So, this time, the Holy Majesty didn't let this official intervene in these matters. , Presumably the county magistrate must have already done it."

"That's right, that's right." Yu Chun nodded, raising his hand to wipe the cold sweat off his forehead.

He thought Song Wuya had spotted him with his startled look just now, but now hearing Song Wuya follow his words, he immediately felt relieved.

After a while, the sedan chair finally stopped.After getting off the sedan chair, Song Wuya immediately saw the county government office in Nantou County.

This county government office is not very grand, and it looks very old. I am afraid that the previous county magistrates would not be willing to spend more money on the repair of the county government office.

"Master Song, please come inside."

After Yu Chun invited Song Wuya into the county government, he immediately told the master to go down and send all the books Song Wuya asked for.

Looking at the account books is just an excuse, Song Wuya doesn't want to read more at all, anyway, these account books must be fake accounts.Even if other places are true, there must be nothing true about the salt tax.

Watching the master go down, Yu Chun asked someone to pour tea for Song Wuya and the others.

"Master Song, you came to this county suddenly, and you were made a fuss by the officials yesterday, which is well known in the whole city." Yu Chun just sat down, and immediately started the topic. "The country gentry, rich men, officials big and small in this city all want to entertain you, Mr. Song!"

"Oh! That's it, this is really a common practice. You can't escape wherever you go." Song Wuya smiled helplessly and shook his head, "Although this official is clean, he is not a pedantic person. Everyone has good intentions , there is no reason for me to refuse. Isn’t it just a meal, and I can also learn about the customs and customs of the people here!”

"Sir Song is indeed a kind person. What you said is very true. It's just a meal with everyone. This is not a kind of corruption and bribery. It is harmless." Yu Chun heard Song Wuya agreed, and immediately Very happy, he followed Song Wuya's words.

All of this today was given to him by Master Niu.Especially when it comes to eating, that must be done.Now, with Song Wuya's promise, his biggest task has been completed.

The tea was brought over, everyone drank the tea, and fell silent for a while without saying anything.

Facing Song Wuya, Yu Chun was still a little nervous. Judging by his appearance, he knew what he wanted to say, but he didn't dare to say more.

He didn't dare to say more, and Song Wuya didn't pick this one either.

"Master Yu, isn't your subordinate's efficiency too low? Why isn't this meeting ready yet? I think you should go and take a look. Bring some of it over and let me see it." Song Wuya Suddenly becoming serious, he said to Yu Chun in a dignified manner.

Yu Chun was startled, got up immediately, bowed and said, "What your lord said is, I'll go and ask them to send the ledger here. My lord, please wait patiently for a while."

Chapter 487 Banquet