Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 570 Isn't that strange?
After handing the official document to his servant, Liu Dexiang leaned back in his chair and rubbed his temples with one hand.

After hesitating for a moment, Mao Chunfang walked behind Liu Dexiang and carefully massaged the acupoints on his head.

Liu Dexiang relaxed his body and sighed.

"Since you are in a bad mood, why not take advantage of these next few days to relieve it? Once Lord Feng and the others return from Beishan County, you will have to deal with them carefully, which is too exhausting."

This won't be good for your health in the long run.

"How could I not know?" Liu Dexiang seemed to be in a state of utter helplessness. "There are so many things to deal with right now, just waiting for me to trouble myself."

“Your Excellency is the local official in Liangzhou, and many things depend on your decision,” Mao Chunfang first agreed, then added, “But Your Excellency doesn’t need to worry too much.”

After all, this is Liangzhou. What can possibly escape the control of the adults?
You just need to spread your word and wait for the news to reach you before you take any action.

What is it that requires your personal attention, sir?

Liu Dexiang opened his eyes. "What you said makes sense."

Mao Chunfang smiled ingratiatingly, "This humble official knows that Your Excellency is worried about Beishan County. However, this humble official has a different idea, would Your Excellency be willing to hear it?"

"You said."

Mao Chunfang then slowly spoke, "That Meng Changqing, relying on his past as a tutor to the Crown Prince, doesn't take anyone seriously. I'm afraid he'll offend Lord Feng."

"Why don't you just let go and let Beishan County do what it wants?" Mao Chunfang laughed. "It would be better if something went wrong."

Liu Dexiang laughed along with Mao Chunfang.

Mao Chunfang continued, "Even if we take a step back and assume that Lord Feng is somewhat wary of you, he will definitely be on your side between you and Meng Changqing."

Therefore, in my humble opinion, the area we need to worry about the least right now is Beishan County.

After speaking, Mao Chunfang carefully observed Liu Dexiang's expression and asked softly, "What does Your Excellency think?"

Liu Dexiang closed his eyes again, looking inscrutable. "What you said makes some sense."

Mao Chunfang smiled as if he had been praised, "Yes." He was about to completely relax and was about to remove his hand that had been gently pressing Liu Dexiang's acupoints when he heard Liu Dexiang say, "But my people are still trapped in Beishan County."

Mao Chunfang withdrew her hand and stood in front of Liu Dexiang. "Sir, there's no need to worry. No matter how bold Meng Changqing is, he wouldn't dare kill a yamen runner from the prefecture. He's probably just throwing a tantrum. If you keep him locked up for a while and ignore him, he'll be eager to release him." "Is that really true?" Liu Dexiang asked.

"Sir, you may wish to wait three to five days, and the result will naturally follow."

Liu Dexiang said, "Okay, I'll trust you one more time."

Mao Chunfang smiled and quickly bowed, saying, "My lord, I have matters to attend to at the yamen and cannot stay any longer. I must take my leave now..."

Liu Dexiang waved his hand, "Go back now."

"Yes." Mao Chunfang took a few steps back before turning to leave, but just as she reached the door, Liu Dexiang called her back, "Chunfang, I will remember your loyalty."

Mao Chunfang nodded with a forced smile and backed away.

Only after leaving Liangzhou City did he spit fiercely at the roadside.

Beishan County, County Government Office.

Feng Zhong'an instructed Xu Xiaoyun to investigate other places as well.

Xu Xiaoyun, along with her men, dragged Cheng Guang and Mei Zi through the numerous account books.

They actually found a big problem with him.

Before the new street was built, the county government's treasury was empty, but after construction began, a large sum of money suddenly flowed into the treasury.

Isn't this strange?

The source of the money was listed as money used by people to buy houses.

But the house hasn't even been built yet? People are paying real money to buy a house that hasn't even been built?

Utterly absurd.

“Every amount matches up, you’ve done a very meticulous job,” Xu Xiaoyun praised first, then her voice turned cold. “But the meticulousness is misplaced. How do you explain such inconsistencies? Are you suggesting we go and ask the Emperor for verification again?”