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Chapter 98: A Chance Encounter in Xingguan

Li Dongjie took out a letter from his arms and handed it to Li Mingshan, and said with a smile: "My father sent a letter to his uncle, saying that something important is there."

Li Dongjie's father, Li Mingde, was the eldest son of the eldest son of the Li family. Now he is the son of Li Chengshi, the head of the Li family. Li Mingde is a juren. When he was young, he served as the county magistrate and county magistrate. After he was forty, he resigned from office and refused to do anything. He followed the patriarch Li Chengshi to do housework. Now Li Chengshi is old and he is gradually taking charge of things in the clan. He will take over the position of the head of the family just when Li Chengshi passed away.

Li Dongjie and Li Dongfeng are brothers, but Li Dongfeng is legitimate, while Li Dongjie is a concubine, and his father is both Li Mingde. Li Mingde wrote a letter to him, but asked his son to pass it on, which was obviously distrustful and disrespectful to him. Li Mingshan took the letter and endured his displeasure.

The letter was written very politely, but with an unquestionable tone, he told Li Mingshan that the deputy envoy of Qing had gone to inspect the county by county. It is said that someone was secretly investigating, and told Li Mingshan to be careful to prevent being caught and to prevent being caught in the wrong way. If something happened, he might as well throw the car and protect the coach, make some concessions, etc.

This matter involves the rise and fall of the family. Li Mingshan dared not be careless and thought for a moment and asked, "What have Magistrate Ma been doing these days?"

"What can he do? He rides a donkey every day and gets drunk every day." Li Dongjie curled his lips and said disdainfully.

Li Mingshan smiled happily. This was his proud work. The young and energetic magistrate Ma was secretly irritated and had no choice but to do anything. After laughing for a while, Li Mingshan said: "Now the news of Qingtianmu is very tight. Send someone to follow him and don't have any trouble. By the way, you have worked hard these days, take the yamen runners and go around in various townships, and warn those farmers not to talk nonsense."

"Uncle, what are you afraid of? Our fields are not as high as Yang's mansion. When the sky collapses, there are tall men holding on. I don't believe those bullshits and warriors dare to touch the uncle's mansion." Li Dongjie replied indifferently. In September, the weather is as hot as fire, and he doesn't want to be roasted outside every day.

"This matter is of great importance. You and Laiqiang must lead the team in person. If something happens, you can explain it to your father." Li Laiqiang, the county's chief executive, is naturally a member of the Li family. Li Dongjie had no choice but to agree. When he went out, he thought that the little girl he saw in Huayang Township last time was so beautiful, and he would take someone to check it out tomorrow.

Jiang Anyi lived in Shitou's house as a distant relative. He contacted the villagers for two consecutive days under the name of buying land, especially paying attention to the several families whose fields were hung under the name of Yiyong Bo Mansion mentioned by Shitou. He even saw the secret agreement signed by Yiyong Bo Mansion with them. But this was not enough to sue the Bo Mansion. The agreement was signed by the farmer and Zhang Xinzhi, the manager of the Bo Mansion. Besides, these farmers would not come forward to sue the Bo Mansion.

Seeing that Jiang Anyi was frowning all day long, Shi Tou was afraid that he would get sick, he smiled and said, "These few days are the birthday of the Nine Emperors. Xinghua Temple is doing rituals every day, and it is very lively. Let's go up the mountain to see the fun." The Nine Emperors refer to Emperor Gou Chen, Emperor Ziwei and the Big Dipper. Taoism worships the Big Dipper stars continuously from the first to the ninth day of the ninth month to eliminate disasters and prolong life, and bring both blessings and wealth.

Jiang Anyi is actually a very lively person. Anyway, there is no sign of things, so it’s better to have fun with it. If you relax, you might be able to come up with a solution.

Pingling Village is at the foot of Xinghualing, without riding a horse, Jiang Anyi and Shitou walked up the mountain along the mountain road. The leaves of the apricot trees all over the mountain turned yellow, and a gust of wind passed by, countless yellow butterflies were flying, which was not inferior to the fragrance of apricot flowers. No wonder the tourists kept coming up the mountain road.

There was a tall bamboo pole in the middle of the platform in front of the viewing, with branches and leaves gone, and nine lamps hung on the top. Shi Tou pointed at the lamp and said, "This is a high lamp pole, which is used to guide the Nine Emperors in the sky, so that the emperor can enjoy the incense." Jiang Anyi had never seen this custom before, so he came closer to watch.

The bamboo pole was buried on the ground, and the stone smiled and said, "There are good things buried underneath, with iron nails, which means adding children; there are copper coins to make money; there are charcoal, life is prosperous; there are grains, so that the emperor can bless the harvest of crops. Young Master, today is the seventh day of the lunar month, and the most lively sent to the emperor to heaven on the night of the lunar month. Taoists can do the spirit dance, which is fun."

There is an incense burner next to the oar, and many people are burning incense and kneeling to pray for blessings. When they follow the customs of the countryside, Jiang Anyi also worships, donated a few incense money, and then walked around with stones. Standing on the top of the mountain and looking down at the apricot forest, it is golden and makes people feel happy.

A man in green clothes next to him held a wine gourd and muttered to the beautiful scenery all over the mountain from time to time, not knowing whether he was reciting poems or drunken words. Jiang Anyi was about a baron, and suddenly heard him roar, "Children, bring a pen."

The child who was squatting on the ground not far away, snatching grasshoppers quickly stood up, ran to a donkey under the tree, took out paper and pen from his bag, and ran to the man. He hurriedly took the wine gourd and put it on his waist, pulled the rice paper with both hands, and the man held the pen on the paper and wrote.

Jiang Anyi approached curiously and looked on the paper. He saw that the man wrote a poem, "Since ancient times, there were many lonely autumns. I said that autumn is better than spring. The apricot leaves all over the mountains are as brilliant as gold..."

The man was stuck in a clue, twisting his beard and holding his pen, and chanting the three sentences over and over again. Jiang Anyi was itchy for a moment and continued: "The light wind picks up Ren Xiaoyao."

"Okay, it's well continued." The man finished the poem first, shook his head and admired it, ordered the children to pack up, and then tidied up his clothes and bowed to Jiang Anyi, "This brother, you are so smart. Your words "Pick up Ren Xiaoyao with fine wind" are a piece of light pen, which is wonderful. You are so polite to you."

Jiang Anyi returned the favor and smiled and said, "Brother Ma is really an elegant man. He drinks in the wind and looks at the scenery into poetry, and I envy you."

"Drinking in the wind and looking at the scenery becomes a poem. Brothers say it very well. I wonder if the brothers respect their surnames and names?"

"In Xiajiang Anyi."

"Jiang Anyi", Ma You was stunned and asked: "But the top scholar in the current academic year, Jiang Anyi, Sanyuan and the Dijiang Cixian."

Jiang Anyi was a little proud. His reputation seemed to be very good. Any countryside area knew his name. "Yes, it was Jiang."

Ma Youzhi looked up and down in surprise and said with a smile: "People say that Jiang Zhuangyuan is unique, but he is only 18 years old and is the third year of the year. Today I am lucky to see Jiang Zhuangyuan. Oh, the sequel to Jiang Zhuangyuan just now is a hundred times worth. I have to keep the treasures passed down by the writer. Children, get a cup, I want to respect Jiang Zhuangyuan with a cup."

Jiang Anyi was not easy to refuse, so he had to have a drink with Ma Youzhi. Ma Youzhi asked, "I heard that Brother Jiang came to Renzhou to Qingzhangtianmu, so why did he have time to visit Xinghua Temple? Oh, I understand. I have an open investigation and secret investigation. Brother Jiang came to Linyang County for secret investigation."

Jiang Anyi was a little embarrassed and didn't know how to respond. Ma You was so energetic and smiled: "Jiang Zhuangyuan, I'm going to tell you that I am the county magistrate of Linyang County. It's a fate to meet you here by chance. You and I will find a quiet place to talk."

Unexpectedly, he met the empty-shelled Ma County Ma Ma. Jiang Anyi was very surprised. He heard Grandpa Shi Tou say that this Ma County Ma Ma was blocked by County Magistrate Li. No wonder he ran to Xinghualing to drink and write poems during the day.

After borrowing a quiet room in the Taoist temple, Ma Youzhi smiled bitterly: "Brother Jiang, you probably have heard of my situation. To be ashamed, I, the county magistrate, have been defeated by the county magistrate. Except for this child, there is no one close to me, and even if you travel, you have to ride a donkey by yourself."

Jiang Anyi smiled and said nothing, not saying anything.

After a moment of silence, Ma You straightened to speak: "Brother Jiang came to my Linyang County to clear the fields, which is really commendable. Linyang County, the land of Renzhou, is the most complicated. Not only does it have the Bo Mansion, but also the Li family. It may be difficult for brother Jiang to make achievements."

"Yes, Brother Ma is very saying, An Yi is worried about this." Jiang Anyi heard something from Ma Youzhi's words, as if he had something to say, and quickly asked, "I wonder if Brother Ma has any good ideas?"

"Good plan, hahahahaha, Ma was so hard to move forward. He had long wanted to extricate his anger. It wasn't Ma's boast that I have traveled all over Linyang County in the past two years and have a clear understanding of the Li family's occupation of the land. If Brother Jiang can join hands, you and I will definitely have something to gain."

Ma Youzhi looked at Jiang Anyi with deep meaning. He said it very clearly. Ma Youzhi was going to deal with Li Mingshan. With the help of Jiang Anyi's deputy envoy of Qingtian, he found out that the Li family occupied the land. After Li Mingshan fell Ma Youzhi, he was able to regain power.

Jiang Anyi did not hesitate and smiled and said, "Why not do it?"

The two of them laughed.

Ma Youzhi said in a low voice: "I will secretly record the fields occupied by the Li family. An Yi, you can bring them to Lord Yu. As long as you check them according to the book, Li Mingshan will be punished."

There was murderous intent in his words, but Jiang Anyi's purpose was not to deal with Li Mingshan. Even if Li Mingshan could be taken down and returned the fields occupied by the Li family in Linyang County, it would not be of great significance to the entire Qing Dynasty. Jiang Anyi wanted to use Li Mingshan to move the power of the Li family to find an opportunity to investigate the fields occupied by the Li family, and to solve the matter of Yiyong Bo Mansion together.

After thinking about it, Jiang Anyi said, "Brother Ma, I have also inquired about some information. Yiyong's mansion has occupied the most land, and I don't know if Brother Ma has a record."

Ma Youzhi looked at Jiang Anyi like a fool, and after a while, he said, "Brother Jiang, Yiyong's Mansion is not something you and I can move. Ma is thinking about living a few more years. I advise Brother Jiang to be ignorant."

The Tao is different, and the room is in silence.

Jiang Anyi spoke up and broke the silence and said, "Brother Ma, I have thought of a solution. You hand over the booklet to me. I will send someone to Lord Yu and make an appointment for him to bring people to Linyang County for investigation. However, this booklet alone is not stable, so I have to set up a trap to let County Magistrate Li do something on that day. Lord, you might as well preside over the justice and make things worse, so that County Magistrate Li will have no excuses."

"An Yi is still thoughtful." Ma You smiled. The two whispered and improved the Yin Ren plan in the quiet room.
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