The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 485

Xu Tian's performance in the imperial court earned him praise from both civil and military officials.

He gained fame in one fell swoop.

After leaving the main hall, all the officials praised him highly.

Xu Tian didn't care. He didn't care about these empty titles at all. Besides, what did these things amount to?

He responded to each one with a smile, but he wasn't really moved.

After returning to his residence, he summoned the steward.

"Can the government office give a reply?" He felt that someone must have put pressure on him about this.

The butler's troubled voice rang out, "No, sir, the people over there haven't given us any response."

"It's been two days, and there's still no reply. What do you think is going on?"

He looked up at the butler in front of him.

After all, it was bestowed upon him by his superiors, so he must have some knowledge.

The butler looked conflicted.

"may be......"

Before he finished speaking, Xu Tian already understood what was going on.

He felt that this matter must be related to the General of Zhennan.

His status meant that no one in the government office would dare to offend him.

That's why this matter has been suppressed.

No one dared to truly manage it.

Xu Tian glanced at the scrolls on the desk, then smiled gently.

"Bring Songren in! I have something to say to him."

Songren was given to him by Li Er. He was highly skilled in martial arts and also very quick-witted.

Songren came in, bowed, and then stood to one side.

"Is it possible to get into the yamen (government office)?"

He wanted to eavesdrop on something.

Song Ren nodded.

Right after Xu Tian finished speaking, Song Ren left the room.

Xu Tian felt it necessary for him to personally visit the government office, even though his current status was nowhere near that of a great general.

However, there is always a kingdom.

He wouldn't believe the thief could escape unless he got to the bottom of the matter.

After Song Ren left, Xu Tian tidied up the files again.

These were all sent up by Li Er, concerning the disaster situation in the southeast.

Because he had a solution, he packed all the scrolls and delivered them to his residence.

The purpose was to get him to resolve this matter completely.

Li Er had high expectations for this matter, and it couldn't be delayed; it had to be resolved quickly.

Otherwise, it will be too late when the disaster becomes unmanageable.

When Songren returned, it was already midnight.

He entered Xu Tian's room.

He recounted everything in great detail.

“The government did not investigate the matter at all; instead, it was simply suppressed.”

As soon as he said that, Xu Tian understood.

It seems they already knew who the thief was, which is why they suppressed the matter.

It's not because the matter is impossible to investigate, but because the mastermind behind it is someone they simply cannot afford to offend.

Therefore, Xu Tian believed that he had no choice but to go there himself.

The next day, after the morning court session, Xu Tian did not return to his residence, but went directly to the county government office.

When the officials saw Xu Tian arrive, they were all shocked!

Xu Tian went directly to the county magistrate.

His status is different now; even the county magistrate has to bow to him when he sees him.