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Chapter 304 Holding All Your Hands

Originally thought that Cui Pu should be content with taking such a big step back.But he still underestimated Cui Pu's ambition.

"Thank you, Governor Zhou, for your concern about the safety of the people in Hailing County. But... I wonder how many people you plan to approve for us?"

"30 people, is that enough?"

"Thirty? Prefect, do you think 30 people can deal with a group of pirates who murder and steal goods?" Cui Pu smiled, but there was a hint of coldness in his eyes.

Zhou Zhifu's face was also not good-looking. "That fifty is fine!"

"Prefect Zhou, didn't the Tang law say that as long as the number does not exceed one hundred, it's fine?" Cui Pu said directly, too lazy to raise the price bit by bit with him.

"You!" Zhou Zhifu glared immediately, "One hundred is the upper limit, unless there is a group of vicious gangsters with more than 50 people in the county, otherwise the number cannot exceed [-]. The government will raise the number to [-] for you. I have already tried my best! Just the number fifty, I don’t know how long I will have to explain it to my superiors!”

"So that's the case! The next time you go back to Chang'an, you have to think about it. Do you want to tell Wu Shilang that when you were working in Chang'an, Zhou Zhifu, Wu Shilang told you that you must get rid of the beautiful concubine concubine?" Is she still alive now? It seems that she is helping you serve your mother in your hometown in Zhou Zhifu right now?" Cui Pu stroked his chin and said slowly.

Zhou Zhifu's eyeballs almost popped out of their sockets.

"When did you figure out everything about this mansion so clearly?"

"Look at what you said, the lower official is only a small county magistrate, how can he have the qualifications to investigate your affairs! I don't have the ability!" Cui Pu laughed, "It's actually my father! You also know Yes, he has been a Zuo servant for so many years, and there are many old students, so of course there are people everywhere. When Xiaguan went to Tianchang County to be the county magistrate, he immediately stuffed all the information of Zuozhifu into Xiaguan's hand Li. But in those three years, Xiaguan got along well with Zuo Zhifu, so I didn't mention these things. Now that the prefect is replaced by you, my father naturally sent all your biographical materials over in the fastest time. The lower official just glanced at it casually, and he still has to take a closer look!"

In other words, he firmly held all his handles, but he never said anything!

It's been almost a year, and he has only revealed such a small tone.If it wasn't for the promise to form an army from him, this kid would probably hide the news, and then take advantage of his unpreparedness and hit himself with a sap in the back of the head, right?
This kid is too sinister, really too sinister!
Zhou Zhifu broke out in a layer of cold sweat again.He finally understood why this kid was always confident in front of him, because he was never afraid of himself!

In vain, I should have the support of Concubine Wu Hui, so I can severely suppress him!
He quickly took another deep breath: "Forget it, since that's the case, you can have 100 people if you want. But the government has a requirement."

"Don't tell others about this information, right? Governor Zhou, don't worry. I'm going to release this news long ago. Do you have to wait until now? Just think about it, if you take one down, who knows what will come in exchange for another one?" What kind? Everyone has to get in touch again. I don’t know if I can get such complete information again. Why bother? Rather than that, I might as well keep you. Anyway, I hold these things in my hand, and I’m not afraid of you. Didn't you play tricks on me?" Cui Pu laughed.

Zhou Zhifu heaved a sigh of relief. "Since that's the case, the government has approved this quota. But there is one more thing, the food and salaries for these 100 people—"

"Don't worry about this magistrate, I don't have anything else on hand, and I still don't lack money. The food, clothing and housing of these one hundred people will be covered by the lower officials themselves!" Cui Pu also understands the truth that people should not be pushed too hard. .Otherwise, if he was squeezed dry this time, what will he do next time?For a fat fish as useful as Zhou Zhifu, of course it has to be bit by bit and slowly absorbed, so that it can be sucked for a long time and continuously!
Zhou Zhifu finally breathed a sigh of relief. "The matter about Yunniang and Tao Ji..."

"It's not uncommon for an important court official like you, Zhou Zhifu, to act out of desperation. Although the wife of the lower official doesn't agree with this, she doesn't care about other people's affairs. Even if you talk to the magistrate's wife today, It will definitely not be too in-depth. Don't worry." Cui Pu smiled.

In other words, she can still chat, but she won't break the layer of window paper!

However, the seed has already been planted.They have the final say on when to sprinkle water to loosen the soil and make it break out of the ground.And if they want, they can do it!
This kid is still threatening him!
Zhou Zhifu secretly gritted his teeth. "Cuizhi County, you should understand that the prefecture has not been in vain for being able to get to this position today. Moreover, since the prefecture is now on the side of the Wu family, it will inevitably have conflicts with you."

"I know! That's why I never expected you to show mercy to my subordinates. Of course, I won't show mercy to your subordinates when necessary. But isn't it not yet necessary time?" Cui Pu said with a smile.

What he meant was very clear—now everyone lives in harmony.But when the necessary moment comes, he will definitely be ruthless!
Of course, when the time comes, I will definitely not be merciful if I change myself.

Although this kid has a crazy temper, he still keeps his word.

Zhou Zhifu could be regarded as the first smile of the day: "Since that's the case, then it's settled."

"Okay, it's settled!" Cui Pu smiled even brighter in an instant, "Prefect Zhou, let's go to the backyard quickly! The official and my wife have agreed, it's time for a stick of incense. If a stick of incense If the Queen of Fragrance doesn't go to find her, she will tell the respected wife all those words without exception."

Following his words, Zhou Zhifu slowly turned his gaze to the censer at the side - a stick of incense that he had just had someone burn when Cui Pu came in.Up to now, more than half of this stick of incense has been burned, and it is almost at the end.

"Then you didn't say it earlier!" His expression changed drastically in an instant, and he quickly turned around and rushed to the backyard.

Seeing him galloping away like an arrow leaving the string, Cui Pu blinked, and the corners of his mouth became more and more curved: "It's really fast enough. It seems that the relationship between your wife and Concubine Wu Hui is indeed extraordinary. !"

At this time, Mu Jiaojiao just took away the golden needle that was stuck on Mrs. Zhou's head.

"After the piercing today, if you sleep well, your head won't hurt anymore when you wake up."

"Well, after piercing you a few times before, the pain in my head is obviously not so severe, and it's only a little pain recently. Listening to what you say now, I'm sure I'll be fine from now on!" Mrs. Zhou said with a smile , "Your medical skills are really good. My migraine has been with me for so many years. I have invited many doctors to see it, but it is useless, but I only gave you a few injections. If I had known this, I would have done it when I was in Chang'an. You should be invited!"

It's a pity that at that time they still had doubts about Mu Jiaojiao's medical skills.After all, she is too young.Coupled with the conflict between Cui Pu and Wu Lixin, they naturally wouldn't hit the Wu family in the face.

Mu Jiaojiao smiled lightly: "It's not too late to meet now. By the way, I see that you are very handsome, madam, and the concubines in the backyard of Zhou Zhifu are also beautiful. It seems that Zhou Zhifu cares about women's appearance very much!"

"Yeah! He's not interested in anything else, he just prefers good-looking girls. Fortunately, he has always respected me, and those concubines are just playthings, so let him keep them if he likes them." " Mrs. Zhou said indifferently.

Mu Jiaojiao nodded. "That's what you said. However, I seem to have heard people say that the prefect of Zhou also came to Yangzhou to serve as an official. At that time, he seemed to have had a close relationship with an oiran lady named Taoji here?"

Hearing this, Mrs. Zhou's expression changed immediately.

When Zhifu Zhou heard this as soon as he entered the door, his heart began to pound.

"That's all in the past! I cut off contact with her ten years ago, and Tao Ji married and had children long ago. Didn't Madam already know about this?" He hurriedly said loudly, and quickened his pace. ran in.

But at the mention of this name, Mrs. Zhou's good mood seemed to be covered with dust.Even with Zhou Zhifu's explanation, she still gave him a cold look, and then stopped.

Zhou Zhifu felt so bitter in his heart, he hurried up to persuade him.

Mu Jiaojiao raised his eyes and saw Cui Pu walking in behind Zhou Zhifu, the two eyes met, and they both smiled——

This thing is done!

(End of this chapter)