The first county magistrate in history

Yuan Shiqing circled around Qin Zheng, looking him up and down.

Qin Zheng was speechless: "Uncle Yuan, are you grinding the millstone?"

Yuan Shiqing: “…”

You are the donkey!

"I'm just wondering, you're not superhuman! Why would that old fox Xia Bitu and that remnant of the previous dynasty be on good terms with you?"

Qin Zheng said without looking up: "This is my personal charm. You don't have it, so naturally you don't understand."

"..." Yuan Shiqing: "I can't even win an argument with you, let's get down to business. His Majesty knows about the assassination attempt. I was originally here to tell you the truth, but I didn't expect you to figure it out yourself. Hong Wu was an accident, and we didn't expect it either."

Suddenly asked: "Are you sure you want to keep Hongwu?"

Qin Zheng nodded: "She knows nothing."

Yuan Shiqing frowned: "But she is a remnant of the previous dynasty after all, and is always a hidden danger. Your Majesty will not agree!"

Qin Zheng still didn't raise his head: "You have your standards for doing things, and I have mine."

Yuan Shiqing's expression changed: "You dare to stop His Majesty if he wants to move?"

Qin Zhengfeng said calmly: "No one can touch my bottom line."

A murderous look flashed in Yuan Shiqing's eyes. Although Qin Zheng was talented, he was too arrogant and didn't even take the empress seriously!

This kind of person is extremely threatening!

Qin Zheng was still busy writing the textbook, seemingly defenseless.

Yuan Shiqing was sure that it would only take one palm to kill Qin Zheng now!

In the end, Yuan Shiqing did not take action because there was no order from His Majesty.

"You shouldn't have revealed your hand!" Yuan Shiqing said. "Although you're trying to buy time, and that's reasonable, it puts His Majesty in a very passive position."

Qin Zheng nodded: "That's true, but what's lost is only face. Face can't be exchanged for the kingdom!"

Yuan Shiqing opened his mouth, but was speechless.

After a long while, he said, "If one day you become His Majesty's enemy, I will kill you without mercy!"

Qin Zheng looked up at him and said, "Are you still going through the window?"

"You..." Yuan Shiqing was so angry that he gritted his teeth.

He could hear that the boy was looking down on him, a mere expert at climbing through windows, not really an expert.

His threats are meaningless!

How infuriating!

Yuan Shiqing started beating around the bush again: "Your Majesty, what did you say? I forgot because I was so angry!"

Qin Zheng smiled and said, "It's just that I'm the director of the Liangjin Special Zone Economic Committee, and I can't neglect one thing while focusing on another!"

Yuan Shiqing was shocked: "How did you know?"

Qin Zheng said, "Tell His Majesty that I'm already working on the planning for Liangjin Province. I've already sent people to conduct on-site inspections, conduct public opinion surveys, and investigate the officials. Have her prepare to fill the positions so she won't be caught off guard!"

Yuan Shiqing stood there in shock.

A thought flashed through my mind: Your Majesty seems unable to defeat this kid.

This kid can actually guess what His Majesty is thinking!

Qin Zheng suddenly opened a drawer, took out an account book and threw it to Yuan Shiqing: "It's time to settle..."

After explaining everything, Qin Zheng finally said, "Close the window when you leave!"

After saying this, he buried his head in his work and no longer paid any attention to Yuan Shiqing.

Yuan Shiqing: “…”

How infuriating!

Swish!

He jumped out of the window without closing it.

He didn't open the window...

Prime Minister’s Mansion, Buddhist Temple!

Xia Bitu sat cross-legged on a cushion, facing the golden statue of Guanyin.

Xia Jinzhong knelt beside Xia Bitu, sweating profusely and trembling all over.

She has completely lost the carefree attitude she had with Qin Zheng.

In his eyes, Qin Zheng and his adoptive father were two terrible extremes in opposite directions.

The terrifying thing about Qin Zheng is that behind his harmless appearance are his terrifying unknown means.

The terrifying thing about Xiabitu is the terrifying power of the known powerful people!

Relatively speaking, the unknown is more terrifying!

Xia Bitu had his eyes closed, his face expressionless, and was twirling Buddhist beads in his hands.

After a long while, he finally spoke: "You've been exposed? You've revealed your cards? Do you believe what I say now?"

Bang bang bang!

Xia Jinzhong kowtowed three times: "Foster father, I was wrong!"

Xia Bitu said coldly: "Luckily you met Qin Zheng!"

The implication is very clear. If it were someone else, Xia Jinzhong would be dead by now!

"You entrusted Hongwu to him and he agreed?" Xia Bitu asked.

"Yes!" Xia Jinzhong shuddered.

He knew that his adoptive father had not sent anyone to follow him!

But my adoptive father was as terrifying as Qin Zheng, and he could see through everything.

Just a clue can reveal the whole picture.

"What conditions?" asked Xia Bitu.

Xia Jinzhong reported the truth.

After hearing this, Xia Bitu was a little surprised: "Is this considered a condition?"

Xia Jinzhong said, "I just said it casually, and I didn't expect him to agree."

Xia Bitu was silent for a moment, then smiled: "Monkey boy, so that's how it is!"

Xia Jinzhong still didn't understand, so he asked cautiously, "Foster father, what does he mean?"

Xia Bitu said, "Since you've promised him, you should do whatever he asks you to do, and do it well!"

Xia Jinzhong was shocked: "Any conditions?"

Xia Bitu nodded: "Any conditions, including killing me! But, he won't let you do such a stupid thing. Because, you are not qualified to do great things for him!"

Xia Bitu's words were not polite at all.

"Yes!" Xia Jinzhong's old face turned red.

But he knew that his adoptive father was right, Qin Zheng did not regard him as an opponent at all.

It should be said that he is not qualified to be Qin Zheng's opponent!

Xia Bitu added, "If you still want to assassinate him, then go ahead! You only have so many people. Once they're all dead, you'll be at peace and won't have to bother with anything!"

Xia Jinzhong: “…”

"Go!" Xia Bitu stopped talking.

"I'm leaving!" Xia Jinzhong got up and backed out of the Buddhist hall.

"Ugh!"

In the Buddhist hall, Xia Bitu suddenly sighed: "If I were his age, maybe I could win!"

Suddenly he smiled bitterly: "Back then, I wasn't as wise as him!"

……

Imperial Palace, Imperial Study Room.

After listening to Yuan Shiqing's report, Xia Mochu frowned and did not speak for a long time.

Yuan Shiqing looked at An Dehai.

An Dehai shook his head, meaning, be patient.

After a long time, Xia Mochu seemed to have figured it out and relaxed his brows.

He said, "If he has no bottom line, what's the difference between him and those sycophants?"

An Dehai and Yuan Shiqing were shocked. It made so much sense!

Yuan Shiqing suddenly remembered and quickly pulled an account book from his sleeve, presenting it to Xia Mochu: "Your Majesty, this is what Qin Zheng gave me. It's the account of the goods we're representing. He said that one thing is one thing, and brothers should settle accounts clearly. He has already given us many discounts, but we have owed him for too long. If you don't pay, you will run out of stock."

"Is that what he said?" Xia Mochu was furious.

He took the account book and flipped through it.

He threw it on the desk and said angrily, "Tell him I have no money! I have to supply the goods!"

Yuan Shiqing and An Dehai were dumbfounded. It was unreasonable.

But they knew that Hongtong County had lost a lot of money because of its cooperation with His Majesty.

In this regard, Qin Zheng is indeed quite considerate.

Why is Your Majesty still refusing to pay his debt?

An Dehai said carefully, "Your Majesty, normal transactions and normal settlements are only natural. Your Majesty is the ruler of a country and must not tarnish your reputation."

Yuan Shiqing also advised: "Hongtong County also has costs, and the department store project, Hongtong County's investment is not small!"

Xia Mochu gritted his teeth and felt angry.

It’s not that she doesn’t want to pay, nor does she want to default on the debt, she’s just angry that Qin Zheng actually took the initiative to ask for it.

You are my man, I am your woman, we do business together, and you still ask me for money?

She forgot that the business was not Qin Zheng's personal business, but Hongtong County's!

It was only after An Dehai and Yuan Shiqing's persuasion that she came to her senses.

She angrily said, "Just marry him!"

……

The next day, Qin Zheng got up and washed up when Wu Xiaoyou hurried into the backyard. "Sir, the special forces sent a pigeon with a message saying that Swallow Li Si's brother, Swallow Li Wu, sneaked into Hongtong County to assassinate Sir Zhang and was captured alive. Sir Zhang has not yet concluded his interrogation."