Before dawn, stars flashed in the sky, and Old Man Tian took his two sons to Wuyun County, because Mr. Wen from the government office asked him to go to the county office to settle the case today. The eldest daughter-in-law was still detained in Mr. Sun's mansion. The Sun family had sent someone to ask about the silver. The news brought back by Old Man Tian made the family breathe a sigh of relief.

Jiang Anyi got up at the time of Mao, found a breakfast shop near the county yard, and waited for the yamen to go to the hall while eating. The sky gradually became brighter, and there were more people in the breakfast shop, and the most talked about was today's yamen to go to the hall. Yesterday, the news had already spread. The government yamen sent people to try the honey fruit case and asked the relevant personnel to go to the yamen to trial today.

Although the local accents are different in different places, Jiang Anyi still heard the news vaguely. Wuyun County Magistrate Bai Zhiguang is a typical corrupt official in the hearts of the people. His numerous taxes have made the people complain. This year, the court exempted the land tax from Huazhou, but Lord Bai came up with fruit taxes, water consumption, etc. The pressure on the people in Wuyun County has not been greatly reduced.

Holding down his anger, Jiang Anyi looked to the county yard opposite. After the hour of Mao, the gate of the yamen was opened and several yamen runners stood at the door. Many people were already focusing on the yamen. I wonder if Old Man Tian was inside. The noisy noise came from across the street to the shop, which attracted another discussion among the people in the shop.

Jiang Anyi was embarrassed to sit in the shop for a long time. He went out to the two-story teahouse on the left, which was high up and could see the situation of the county government opposite. Early in the morning, the business of the teahouse was deserted. Jiang Anyi picked a seat by the window and sat down, brewed a pot of tea, served four plates of snacks, and passed the time slowly.

I waited for quite a while, and there were more and more people in front of the county government office, but the county master still didn't want to go to the hall. There were more customers in the teahouse, and they were still talking about the case of honey fruit. Jiang Anyi's ear tips, and he heard the two people behind him talking in a low voice.

"...When I first came over, I saw Mr. Sun's sedan parked at the back door of the county government office, and there were a series of cars and sedans parked at the back door. Haha, the complainant was in front of the yamen, but the defendant went in from behind the yamen."

"Our county magistrate Bai only recognizes white silver and is very close to these powerful people. I heard that the recipe for honey fruit is provided for free by the governor, but our Bai is capable and actually sold fifty taels of silver per. The county's honey fruits makers can cost at least more than one thousand taels of silver."

Jiang Anyi took the tea and drank it, suppressing his heart fire. The prescription he provided was used for trading, so how could he feel comfortable?

"Take it seriously? This Mr. Bai is too brave. Do you dare to take advantage of the governor?" The voice behind him was three points higher. Another person quickly stopped him and lowered his voice: "Speak softly, isn't my brother-in-law doing business in the Chen family? He told me."

After a silence, a sigh sounded, and the man with a loud voice said, "Oh, Lord General is full of heart for the people, but this group of bastards have ruined it. I also heard that Lord General General asked the county government to give priority to hiring the orphans from the Sales Hospital to do things, saying that it was to make a bottle of honey fruit and give five cents. This Lord Bai changed to make five cents a day, and his heart was really dark."

With a "bang", the teacup in Jiang Anyi's hand was pinched into pieces, and the tea water dripped all over the table. He stood up angrily, Jiang Anyi left the teahouse and headed to the back door of the county government, and wanted to see the car and sedan parked at the back door with his own eyes.

Sure enough, the long queue of carriages and horses in the back office gathered together to chat, and they were talking about today's case. Jiang Anyi slowed down and pretended to be resting more than ten steps away to listen to what these people said. These coachmen obviously didn't take Jiang Anyi to heart, and were still talking loudly. The kind of owners would have the kind of coachman. This sentence is really correct. People who don't know thought these people were amazing people, and they gave instructions and scolded them, and they were all over the top.

"...My master came to drink with County Magistrate Bai in Jufenglou two days ago. When he came out, County Magistrate Bai was drinking shaky, but I still sent him back to the county government."

"You have only sent it a few times. I'll tell you, I've sent a woman to the magistrate Bai. The girl's skin is so white, her eyes can seduce people. Tsk tsk, her little waist twists its heart. When I got off the carriage, I helped her. Her little hands were smooth. I haven't washed my hands for two days and could still smell the fragrance."

A knowing lewd laughter sounded, and Jiang Anyi frowned secretly. Bai Zhiguang looked well-dressed, but he didn't expect to be a beast.

"You said that these mud legs are looking for death, and they dare to go to the yamen to complain. County Magistrate Bai can still speak for them. That's not that the sun comes out from the west."

One of them was told, "This time it's different. I heard that someone went to the government office to file a lawsuit. The new governor sent someone to investigate the case. I guess the magistrate Bai also had a headache, otherwise he wouldn't have invited the master to the county office to discuss it early in the morning."

The flower hall of the second hall of the county government hall was quarreled inside. The county magistrate Bai was leaning on the coffee table beside him, holding his head and listening to the outsiders yelling. Bai Zhiguang's heart was tight. He knew that he had been greedy for many years, and now he was paid attention to by the governor, and he must solve the matter successfully. Even if he suffers some losses, he must not attract governor Jiang's gaze to himself. When the activities are next year, he might as well change his state to become an official.

After finally waiting for everyone to drink water when they were thirsty, Bai Zhiguang cleared his throat and said, "Everyone, you must believe Bai, when did Bai treat you badly? If there is a good thing, you should not be the one who is going to worry about it first. This time, the incident with honey fruit is also caused by you. Now that someone has come to the government office, you should also think about it for Bai and let Bai deal with it openly."

"Mr. Bai, we bought this recipe with real money. Those people broke me more than 8,000 cans of honey fruit. The capital alone costs 3,400 taels of silver. I don't want to just let it go." The speaker was Sun Yumin, the son of Sun Fucheng, who was sitting on the left. This kid was in his thirties and was covered in fat, crossing his legs and trembling, and the flesh on his belly trembled in waves.

"Brother Sun, what does a few hundred taels of silver mean to you? Even if my brother begs you, let me get through this difficulty, I can't help you. How much money did you lose? I'll give you the whole thing." Bai Zhiguang squeezed out a smile and said to Sun Yumin. Among these people, the Sun family gave him the least face, and he was the most popular and could not afford to offend him. Bai Zhiguang could only ask for soft words.

Sun Yumin is not stupid. Although his family has power, he cannot break the relationship with the county magistrate. Since the county magistrate Bai has asked for a way to compensate, the reward will be at least ten times more. Sun Yumin smiled and said, "You are polite, Lord Bai, how can you pay you money? Although the Sun family's business is not big, these losses can still be withstand it. If you are right, I won't make things difficult for you. I will do as you say and I will go back and let the person go."

Bai Zhiguang was overjoyed. The stone of the Sun family was removed, so the rest of the people were easy to deal with. In a quarter of an hour, Bai Zhiguang reached an agreement with everyone to release the person, pay for wages and drug payments.

After the Si Shi Shi Zheng, if you don’t go to the hall, you will have lunch. Bai Zhiguang asked someone to invite Wen Qi. Last night, Wen Qi lived in the inn in front of the county government office. Bai Zhiguang called two girls from the brothel to serve him, and stayed up all night. Lord Wen was probably dizzy and lacked energy.

At the end of the Si period, the drums in the yamen sounded, and the magistrate Bai County was finally promoted to the hall. Jiang Anyi was mixed in the crowd and stood under the platform to hear the trial.

Bai Zhiguang sat in the middle of the court, Wen Qi sat on the side, yawning constantly, and it was a bit difficult to deal with the two girls one night. The script had already been set, and the play was performed according to the routine. Bai Zhiguang was full of righteousness and asked the people who complained, and immediately asked someone to bring the defendant to court, but the defendants were a little uncooperated, and they all smiled and didn't take the court seriously.

Bai Zhiguang looked majestic, asked a few words, and then asked the defendant to release the person, give the person money, and pay the medical expenses. The people who complained in the lobby burst into tears and shouted "Master Qingtian". The people who were hearing the trial did not expect that the Bai County Magistrate was honest this time and talked in a low voice.

When Jiang Anyi heard the amount of money lost, only a few hundred yuan per person, and only a few taels of silver were collected. The money was not enough to get to the brothel for the defendants to reward him, but the people were already grateful. A silent sigh came from his heart. Jiang Anyi was indifferent and no longer wanted to continue listening.

Wen Qi's voice sounded in the court, and he praised the magistrate Bai as an official of the prefecture, and then praised the defendants for their noble character and harmony. Finally, he said with a threat: "The governor is busy with all kinds of things, and you and other common people should not disturb you for no reason. If all the fifty-three counties in the province complain to the government office, then the governor will be busy with the trial of the case all day, let alone the thirty-two lawsuits that go beyond the level."

When Wen Qi remembered Zhang Biejia's instructions, he sought torture: "The governor is concerned about the people and came up with a way to make honey fruits. However, this method has not been verified, so some places have failed if the system is successful. This is no wonder, you must understand the good intentions of the adults."

"What a bullshit guru? He was full and thought of some bad ideas. My family also learned to make hundreds of cans of honey fruits, but they all turned out to be rotten. They paid more than ten taels of silver." Someone shouted not far from Jiang Anyi's right.

"Brother, I can't say that. Governor Jiang's heart is still good. At least my fruits and vegetables have been sold at a good price this year."

Listening to the miscellaneous discussions, Jiang Anyi was very angry. Wen Qi knew that the reason for the failure to make honey fruit was that these people did not put honey according to the prescription, but actually spoke nonsense and brought the responsibility to him. It was really hateful.

Wen Qi continued in the court: "...This can of honey fruits cost 50 cents in a monopoly tax was ordered in advance. Even if the honey fruits rot, the tax should not be paid less. When I came, Lord Jiang told me to bring his words."
Chapter completed!