Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 552

The servant stammered and couldn't speak. Noticing the guard's expression, the servant realized that he was too submissive and had been looked down upon.

As the saying goes, one is influenced by one's surroundings. The servant, enraged, immediately questioned the guard, "Who knows if what you're saying is true or false? The general might be inside! Move aside! Let me in to look for him!"

These words widened the eyes of the guards. They had been in the army for many years, and this was the first time they had ever encountered someone so reckless.

Hearing the servant's tone, the guards at the camp gate immediately changed formation and prepared for defense.

The servant made a move to rush inside. His idea was very simple: he just wanted to make a fuss. If General Song was inside, he would definitely come out if he heard the commotion outside.

He didn't realize that some things were useful to his master but not to others, and besides, this wasn't just any ordinary place.

He yelled and pushed the guards forward, but before he could take two steps, he felt a sharp pain in his neck and three or four knives were already at his throat.

He instantly froze, unable to move.

The guard said, "Leave now and you may live. If you cause any more trouble, whoever you are, you will be dealt with according to military law."

The servant nodded stiffly, and as soon as the knives and spears were moved away, he immediately collapsed to the ground.

Seemingly realizing that the place was not safe, he quickly crawled backward, climbed to the horse, and mounted it using both hands and feet.

After running some distance, he realized that his groin was ice cold.

After finally returning to the government office, he secretly changed his trousers before reluctantly going to report back to Liu Dexiang.

Fortunately, he returned late, and Liu Dexiang was already asleep.

The servant breathed a sigh of relief, having escaped a calamity for the time being.

Beishan County Government Office.

Meng Changqing refilled Mao Chunfang's tea.

"Thank you," Mao Chunfang continued, "When Lord Wei was in office, everyone just thought it was normal. Now that Liu Dexiang has taken over, we realize how well he has done. It's a pity that Lord Wei cannot continue to serve."

Liangzhou had finally achieved its current situation, but then Liu Dexiang came along. Truly, the people are unfortunate, and the court is unfortunate.

Mao Chunfang sighed over there, while Meng Changqing simply echoed her sentiments without offering any further opinion.

She knew that Mao Chunfang had mentioned Wei Fangyun several times in an attempt to provoke her into taking action.

However, she didn't fall for it.

Seeing this, Mao Chunfang had no choice but to say, "Lord Meng, for the sake of the court and the people, we cannot let him continue to be so arrogant."

Now, a high-ranking official of the third rank from the imperial court happens to be here. Although he is ostensibly here to investigate tax matters, once they see that Liu Dexiang is truly unfit to be a prefect, I believe they will not let him off the hook.

Meng Changqing nodded. "Indeed. Could it be that Lord Mao has evidence of Prefect Liu's crimes?"

Mao Chunfang said, "Given his character, finding some evidence shouldn't be too difficult for him."

Meng Changqing nodded in agreement, "I hope Lord Mao's business goes smoothly."

Mao Chunfang smiled helplessly: "What Prefect Liu said to me today, either he considers me one of his own, or he doesn't want me to live long."

Lord Meng, as an outsider, you have a clearer perspective. Please help me analyze this; which one is it?

"Lord Mao also said that I am an observer. How can an observer know as much as the person in charge? I cannot make a judgment." Meng Changqing waited for a while, and when he saw that Mao Chunfang would not continue, he said, "Lord Mao came late at night to help Magistrate Sun escape from danger. It is truly a kind intention. I think Magistrate Sun will be grateful for your kindness when he finds out."

Mao Chunfang understood the implication in his words, stood up, cupped his hands, and said, "It's time to take my leave. I've come at night and disturbed Lord Meng's rest."

"Not at all," Meng Changqing returned the courtesy, "It is my honor that Lord Mao is willing to tell me the truth."

He politely escorted the person out of the county government office and instructed everyone to continue escorting him to Yangmen County.

When Meng Changqing returned, he saw Sun Xiang wearing a cotton-padded coat waiting in the courtyard. "Lord Meng, why did Mao Chunfang rush over here in such a hurry?"
Could it be that you're trying to persuade me to hand me over?