Crossing the famine, I am a poor fish, and my descendants have to work hard

Now that there is both witnesses and evidence, they have no chance to argue.

Zhao Yuanzhen looked at County Magistrate Lu with a smile.

She wanted to see how the county magistrate would resolve the matter.

County Magistrate Lu was also very annoyed.

I didn't expect that Zhao Yuanzhen and the others are not only tough guys, but also really smart.

He actually predicted the store's operations in advance and made an improvement plan.

There are so many people here, and it’s not a good idea to favor the people from March Inn too much.

"Xiaoer, what do you say?"

"This... this note is a feature of the shop. It's not surprising that they know about it. It can't be considered as evidence."

The waiter was still struggling, trying to make an explanation.

See if you can save it.

What if he survives?

You still have to believe that there will be miracles.

"So what you mean is, this is the specialty of your store? Did you prepare this in advance?"

"Yes, this is the characteristic of our inn. Everyone who has stayed in our inn knows it, and it is not surprising."

Telling a lie is only difficult at the beginning. Once you start, the rest of the process becomes much smoother and you can make it up without blinking or beating your heart.

He has become much more articulate.

"Then let me ask you, since this note was prepared by your shop, was it written by your shop?"

"Yes, it was written by our inn."

"Then write another one for us to see."

Zhao Yuanzhen knew that this was his last act of stubbornness, and he would not cry until he saw the coffin, so he gave up completely.

The waiter went to find paper and pen to write.

He can read.

I can also write a few words.

After thinking about it, I chose what I could write and wrote a copy.

【The waiter was here】.

After writing it, he handed it to Zhao Yuanzhen.

“See, this is the feature of our store.”

Zhao Yuanzhen took the note handed to her by the waiter and sneered.

Then he took the paper and pen from the waiter and wrote one too.

【Miss Zhang was here】

"Everyone can take a look at the two pieces of paper and see which one has the same handwriting as the one taken out of the room. I think everyone can tell the difference with such an obvious difference."

He handed out the letter he had written and the letter the waiter had written to the onlookers.

"Hey! The handwriting on this piece of paper is so ugly! It's obviously different!"

"That's right! This one is too ugly! The one taken out from the room has beautiful handwriting and it has its own unique style. You can tell it's the result of long-term practice."

"Look at this. This handwriting is very beautiful. It is the same as the handwriting found in the room. You can tell at a glance that it was all written by this lady!"

"Yes, you can tell the truth from the falsehood at a glance. This waiter is obviously lying."

"You are lying indeed!"

"You liar! This must be a shady shop! How terrible! Not only did they sell someone's horse, they also stole their things, and now they refuse to admit it. If this lady hadn't been smart and prepared in advance, she would be like a dumb person eating bitter herbs, unable to speak!"

"Yeah, that's bullying because they're from outside the area."

"In my opinion, this shady shop is just greedy for money. Seeing that the man is well-dressed and has a nice carriage, he has the intention to steal. Seeing how he handled it so calmly, I think he is a habitual offender!"

"Yeah, that's how I feel. Unlocking, changing the locks, and refusing to admit it. This is a trick he's very good at."

"Smoke shop! They are stealing from customers today, and they will steal from us tomorrow. They dare to steal things today, and they will steal people tomorrow. They dare to frame others today, and they will kill people tomorrow!"

"Yes! That's it!"

Zhao Yuanzhen watched the sparks of the crowd burn bigger and bigger.

The power of the masses is indeed strong.

"Mr. County Magistrate, what do you think we should do now? Are you still going to protect this shady shop?"

Zhao Yuanzhen was merciless and asked the county magistrate directly.

"How dare you! Am I such a person who cannot tell right from wrong? Someone, come! Take the waiter back to the government office."

The county magistrate knew that the situation could not be resolved hastily today.

"What's the point of just taking the waiter away? There's no owner in this shop? I don't believe the owner won't benefit. The waiter is so bold! Or, sir, do you want to protect the owner? Do you think you can get away with it by asking the waiter to take the blame?"

The county magistrate admitted, damn it! Zhao Yuanzhen guessed right, he really thought so.

Thinking of sacrificing the small to save the big, he arrested the waiter and took the blame.

Now that Zhao Yuanzhen has pointed it out clearly, he can no longer do this. The shopkeeper can no longer hide from it.

"How could that be? I have always been honest and upright, and I can see through everything. Someone, come here! Take the shopkeeper away as well."

Although the waiter and the shopkeeper were being taken away, they looked calm and composed, not panicking at all.

Zhao Yuanzhen couldn't bear to see them like this and wanted to burst their confidence.

"Boss, you should send someone to tell your boss, Mr. Li, about the incident. Let him also tell your brother-in-law, the prefect, about the incident as soon as possible. What if he goes too late and fails to save the situation? What will you do?"

! !

The waiter and the shopkeeper, who had been acting calm and composed, were suddenly startled.

Who is the background of this foreign woman? In just one day, she found out the relationship behind their inn!

I also learned about their relationship with the prefect.

But these are not the most terrifying thing. The most terrifying thing is that he knows that their boss is the prefect's brother-in-law, but he is not afraid at all.

What does this mean!

This woman is so smart, she is definitely not ignorant and fearless.

That means the power behind her is greater than theirs. To say it so openly means that she totally ignores their boss, or even their biggest backer, the prefect.

Who is this person?

I won’t get into trouble.

If I had known this, I wouldn't have attacked them.

But those two carriages were so beautiful that when they were delivered to the owner this morning, he was extremely satisfied and said that these carriages were the first of their kind in Michigan!

Not only is it spacious and bright, but the windows are all made of glazed glass.

The design inside is even more advanced and beautiful, and there is even a small kitchen and toilet.

It is really cleverly designed.

And those eight horses are all rare and good breeds, and the owner likes them very much.

The boss has said that he will send one to the prefect later, which will surely make him very happy.

He received a huge reward from his boss this morning.

Now looking at the leisurely Zhao Yuanzhen, he felt a little regretful.

How could someone with such financial resources as a carriage be the soft persimmon he had in the past?

Zhao Yuanzhen looked at the shopkeeper and the waiter, whose faces were a little pale.

White, white, some are white.

"Dear kindhearted people of Xiafang County, I am a foreigner and I am afraid that if I am bullied, no one will know. Please follow me to the government office and help me to be a witness. If the county magistrate wants to kill me to silence me, I will have someone to collect the body!"

The county magistrate's mouth twitched. He really didn't dare to do it. At most, he could lock the person up.

"How dare you! I am not a corrupt official. I have always been very careful and will not wrongly accuse anyone!"

"The county magistrate may not do that, but we can't guarantee whether Mr. Li and the prefect who got the news will do that! What if the prefect orders us to be killed secretly? Will the county magistrate obey or not?"

Never! Maybe, since he is my boss after all.

Oh oh oh!

He really needs a recommendation from his immediate superior.

He wants to get promoted and make money!

Zhao Yuanzhen knew what he was thinking by looking at his expression.

I walked over to him and spoke softly.

"Sir Lu, if a county magistrate does a good job, what official position is he most likely to be promoted to?"

If the county magistrate does a good job, the most likely position for promotion is definitely to become the prefect!

Is it possible that I can directly become an official in Beijing?

"Lord Lu, tell me again, if a prefecture has a prefect, the county magistrates below have a greater chance of promotion, or if there is no prefect, the county magistrates below have a greater chance of promotion!"

That definitely doesn't have as much room for appreciation as the prefect himself!

Otherwise, how could we appoint two prefects for one state?

County Magistrate Lu rolled his eyes when he heard what Zhao Yuanzhen said. He even asked such a simple question.

Are you an idiot!

Looking up, I met Zhao Yuanzhen's half-smile!

and many more!

Etc., etc!

It was as if something flashed through my mind.

What she asked just now was, if a prefecture has a prefect, does the county magistrate under him have a greater chance of promotion, or if there is no prefect, does the county magistrate under him have a greater chance of promotion?

Well, if there is no prefect in Mizhou Prefecture, then my chances will be better.

Then am I...

But he was also a little scared. What if this woman was incompetent and deceived him? He would be finished!

The stakes are huge!

But if you win the bet, maybe your dream will come true!

Do you want to gamble?

Seeing his conflicted expression, Zhao Yuanzhen knew the point she was giving him, and he figured it out.

"Mr. County Magistrate, let's go back to the county government office first. After all, there are so many people waiting here!"

"Oh oh oh! Okay, let's go back to the county government office!"

The county magistrate was thinking about the matter and lost his official airs. He took his men back directly.

As he walked, the county magistrate seemed to have made up his mind.

Bet!

If you miss this opportunity, you don’t know where the next one will come from!

He took a few quick steps and came to Zhao Yuanzhen's side.

"Well, Miss Zhao, well... I..."

He didn't know what he wanted to say. In fact, he just wanted Zhao Yuanzhen to give him some information so that he could be reassured!

But I don’t know how to start.

Zhao Yuanzhen looked at him stumbling and not knowing how to start his speech, but she did not try to embarrass him on purpose.

"The laws of the Daliang Dynasty have always been strict. Since your majesty ascended the throne, you have punished countless corrupt officials, such as Lord Fang of Yangzhou Prefecture."

The distance between Yangzhou Prefecture and Mizhou Prefecture is not far.

Besides, how many officials don’t know about such important events in official circles?

It's just a matter of knowing it earlier or later.

County Magistrate Du was stunned!

Lord Fang from Yangzhou Prefecture?

The prefect who was beheaded in Yangzhou Prefecture by direct order of His Majesty was not taken back to Beijing.

He knew about it. The incident had caused a lot of uproar at the time, and several of his colleagues had even discussed it secretly at a banquet hosted by the prefect.