Daxianguan

Chapter 485
In Zhou Qiangren's study, there are several of his cronies. These people have been with Zhou Qiangren for several years, and their loyalty is beyond doubt.

"My subordinates have already sent someone to investigate. The one who released the news is Xia Bozhong's wife Xia Shi." It was the current history of Dinghai County who spoke.

After Zhou Qiangren took office, the county's defense and military power would naturally be in his hands immediately, so he thought of a way to let his cronies take up this important position.

At this moment, Zhou Qiangren's expression was solemn: "I also know that Mr. Chu Xian was indeed the county magistrate in Dinghai County back then, and promoted Xia Bozhong. It is also a fact that it is an old acquaintance. Now, things are not easy to handle. "

Obviously, for Zhou Qiangren and the others, the current Chu Xian is superior, and they can only look up to him. If Mr. Chu Xian stands for Xia Bozhong, then Zhou Qiangren has no chance of winning.

It was because of this consideration that Zhou Qiangren looked serious, even a little scared.

He is an official transferred from abroad, he didn't know about these things before he came, and no one mentioned them after he came, so he didn't know until now.

The current situation puts Zhou Qiangren in a dilemma. Thinking that Mr. Chu Xian is now the governor of Liangzhou, he couldn't help trembling his fingers.

"My lord, you don't need to be anxious, I don't think the matter is that serious." The person who spoke was the writing officer, who was also Zhou Qiangren's confidant, and he was also a wily man.

On weekdays, this person is Zhou Qiangren's think tank. Many things are made by this person. Now when he speaks, Zhou Qiangren's heart is naturally moved, and he hurriedly asked: "What do you think?"

The writing officer smiled slightly, with a confident and strategic appearance, and said: "Your Excellency, think about it, Master Chu was an official in Dinghai County back then, it is true, and he did promote Xia Bozhong, this is a fact , but so what? It's a normal official business. After so many years, how can a busy person like Mr. Chu still remember such a trivial matter? I reckon, he has forgotten it long ago. Take care of Xia Bozhong, this kid has long been an official in the city, and has been promoted steadily, so why is he still just a ninth-rank master? Still living in this small Dinghai County? Master Chu has been an official in various places , there were so many subordinates in the past, how could it be possible to remember them all and take care of them one by one? So, my lord, if I guessed correctly, this must be the trick of Brother Xia, who deliberately let his wife release these rumors secretly , just to frighten your lord, or in other words, to frighten your lord, and it is precisely because of this that it proves that this person is at the end of his rope and has no other options."

When Zhou Qiangren heard this, he nodded repeatedly, secretly thinking that it was reasonable.

"Yes, if Lord Chu really remembers him, Bozhong Xia, how could this man have been stuck in this small place for seven or eight years and could not be promoted? This shows that to Lord Chu, he is just an ordinary visitor. Damn Xia Bozhong, he dared to use this method to tease a tiger, does he really think that the county magistrate is a fool?"

The more Zhou Qiangren thought about it, the more reasonable he became, but he was not incompetent to be able to sit in the seat of the county magistrate. At this moment, he still said: "Whether it is true or not, we have to test it out, and I want him to move. Reasonable and well-founded, although he is not corrupt or corrupt as an official, he is incompetent, he did not do well what I told him, that is the reason, even if he appeals, no one will respond."

Thinking of this, Zhou Qiangren had a plan.

He asked his subordinates to leave, and immediately asked Xia Bozhong to come over.

After a while, Xia Bozhong rushed over.

It can be seen that Xia Bozhong's eyes are bloodshot, and he probably stayed up all night to sort out the tax books. Although Xia Bozhong is the head of the tax book now, he has to do many things by himself, which is naturally tiring.

Xia Bozhong thought that Zhou Qiangren was here to make trouble, because even if he spent one night, he couldn't sort out the tax books of the past five years. It would take three to five days to finish this matter.

I thought Zhou Qiangren would make use of the topic, but what surprised Bozhong Xia was that Zhou Qiangren had a kind face.

This attitude is a 180-degree change from yesterday, which is extremely surprising.

"Brother, are you here? Sit down." Zhou Qiangren was very casual, and his tone was quite kind and cordial. This made Bozhong Xia feel agitated, secretly thinking that the surname Zhou would not have come up with any harmful tricks, right?

Now Xia Bozhong has let go. With a boss like Zhou Qiangren oppressing him, his official affairs are not going well. No matter how well things are done, the other party will find all kinds of faults to make things difficult for him.

So he has already thought about this matter, the big deal, this official will not do it.

Go back and learn the art of forging from your father, and you can still support your family.

Thinking of this, Xia Bozhong was no longer afraid, but said honestly: "Lord County Chancellor, even if the lower officials sort it out overnight, there is no way to sort out all the tax books of the past five years..."

Unexpectedly, Zhou Qiangren waved his hand: "This matter is not urgent, you take your time, I have another important matter for you to handle."

When he came out of Zhou Qiangren's study, Xia Bozhong had a strange expression on his face.

Today Zhou Qiangren was too abnormal. Not only did he not make things difficult for him about the tax books, but he also arranged for himself a "beautiful errand", that is, to go on a business trip to Shacheng with Dian Shi.

Going out on errands, this kind of thing is usually not his turn, Xia Bozhong, so he wondered if Zhou Qiangren took the wrong medicine that day.

But the other party didn't make things difficult, that's a good thing, Xia Bozhong also heaved a sigh of relief.

The errand arranged by Zhou Qiangren was very urgent, and he had to leave today, so Bozhong Xia hurried back to explain to Mrs. Xia. When the latter heard Zhou Qiangren's attitude changed, he began to secretly rejoice, thinking that his little trick had succeeded. It must be that Zhou Qiangren was afraid, so he didn't dare to make things difficult for his husband anymore.

This is a good thing, as long as Zhou Qiangren doesn't deliberately make things difficult in the future, then thank God.

At the moment Xia is complacent and feels that she has done her husband a great favor.

Naturally Xia Bozhong didn't know, he had to pack up his things and set off immediately. At this time, Dian Shi came to meet him, after all, this time, they were going to Shacheng together.

Of course, Xia Bozhong didn't know what to do specifically. Zhou Qiangren said it and had already handed it over to Dian Shi, so he just went along with him.

Dian Shi is Zhou Qiangren's confidant, Xia Bozhong naturally knows it, so it is normal to make such an arrangement.

Soon, the two set off, taking a few soldiers from the county as guards, and headed straight for Shacheng along the way.

Along the way, Dian Shi, who is usually extremely arrogant, was also very polite, and his attitude also changed. Xia Bozhong didn't know why, so he didn't think much about it.When they arrived in Shacheng, they found a post station to stay, Dian Shi said that he was going to run some errands, and then let Xia Bozhong wander around casually.

Xia Bozhong came to Shacheng once before, and to be honest, there was nothing to visit, but since he came, he couldn't go back empty-handed.

After thinking about it, Xia Bozhong bought some things for his parents and wife, and after thinking for a while, he also bought a gift for Zhou Qiangren, his boss.

In any case, Zhou Qiangren is his boss. Although his character is not good, and he targets himself everywhere, but Xia Bozhong thinks he can't let the other party pick it up, so he is somewhat amused.

Naturally, Bozhong Xia knew that Chu Xian was in Shacheng, and now he is the governor, but Bozhong Xia didn't dare to disturb him. Firstly, Bozhong Xia didn't know if Chu Xian still remembered him, and secondly, there were many things about the governor. I heard that these days A major corruption case in Wacheng is being investigated, so I dare not go.

So after wandering around for a day, I returned to the station.

At this time, Dian Shi also came back, and said that things had been done, and if there was nothing else to do, he would return early tomorrow morning, so he asked Xia Bozhong if he had anything else to do.

Xia Bozhong said no.

Dian Shi didn't say anything more, and on the second day, several people hurried back to Dinghai County together.

It's just that on the way back this time, Dian Shi seemed to have regained that haughty attitude, and he didn't respond to Xia Bozhong, but his attitude returned to the original indifference and hostility.

This made Xia Bozhong even more confused and felt that something was wrong.

Thinking all the way, Xia Bozhong couldn't think of a reason, but after returning to Dinghai County, Zhou Qiangren called him away immediately.

Goodbye Zhou Qiangren, Xia Bozhong's first feeling was that something was wrong.

Zhou Qiangren's eyes are gloomy and cold at the moment, like frost.

Xia Bozhong thought about it, but he still gave a bought gift to him. It was an ordinary calligraphy and painting. Although it was not made by a famous artist, it was better than the exquisiteness and the beauty of the scenery in the painting.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Qiangren took a look at it, and immediately scolded: "Well, you, Bozhong Xia, in the whole Liangzhou where the anti-corruption atmosphere is going on, you still dare to give gifts to this official, you are so brave, you want to Where is the official?"

After finishing speaking, he slapped the table violently, causing the table to shake loudly, and the paper and pens on the table were also scattered all over the place.

Xia Bozhong was taken aback. He never thought that Zhou Qiangren would have such an attitude. He wanted to say that the calligraphy and painting he bought was not worth a lot of money. he this opportunity.

"Come on!"

Zhou Qiangren gave an order, and several yamen servants rushed in from outside immediately.

"Arrest Xia Bozhong. This person openly bribed me. This painting is evidence of a crime. In my opinion, it is worth at least a few thousand taels. Okay, Xia Bozhong, bribe me with a few thousand taels of painting. , It’s really bold and reckless, I will take you into custody first, wait for the report to the city government, and wait for the censor and the city master’s letter to come, then dismiss your officer and detain you first.”

Apparently, Zhou Qiangren is now referring to deer as horse, and does not give Xia Bozhong any chance to explain. Xia Bozhong was stunned by this operation, and when he reacted, he was already in prison.

At this moment, Xia Bozhong came to his senses.

Zhou Qiangren didn't change at all, it's ridiculous that he thought he was let off by others, who would have thought that this business trip was a trick set by the other party.

(End of this chapter)