Hongyang County Government.

Zheng Mingyi is processing official documents in the study.

"Sir." The county guards came to report: "Xu Jinde asked for a meeting."

Zheng Mingyi paused with the brush: "Take him over here."

"No." The guards took the order and left.

Although Zheng Mingyi was transferred by the county magistrates of his county and had just arrived in Hongyang, he also knew about Xu Jinde.

This person has thousands of acres of land and can be said to be the most powerful man in Hongyang.

But it is not called a clan.

The threshold for a clan is very high. It must have the foundation of being an official for generations and have the ability to monopolize a certain degree of politics, not to mention economic and cultural aspects.

But behind him was the He family, the leader of the family, He Miao, the old prime minister of Lingguo.

It can be called He's Group.

If the Lingguo clans are the spokespersons of royal power, then the local tyrants are the spokespersons of the clans in various places.

There is a mixed relationship between them, so it is no exaggeration to say that in Hongyang, Xu Jinde was a real overlord in the sense of the local magistrate, and even did not give him the face of the county magistrate.

Of course, if the clan forces behind this county magistrate can compete with the He family, a more complex relationship will be formed between them.

This is the political ecology of Lingguo.

But that was before.

The current county magistrate of Hongyang is Zheng Mingyi.

No matter what, he was transferred by King Xiao Yuan of Qin himself.

Soon, under the leadership of the county guards, Xu Jinde walked towards the study.

His face was very bad, he had a big step, and he had a depressing anger.

But no matter how much land he has, he is a civilian after all. When facing a county chief, he could only bow down and said, "The grass-roots Xu Jinde, I have met the county magistrate."

Zheng Mingyi did not let him take his seat, but put down his brush and said with a smile: "Mr. Xu is a busy man, I don't know how to have free time today."

"Mr. County Magistrate." Xu Jinde decided to go straight to the point: "All the land is measured by the government. I don't know what this means?"

"The land of Qingzhang is a government order issued by the court." Zheng Mingyi said concisely.

Xu Jinde said: "My fields were purchased at the earliest price, so there is no need to be cleared again."

His attitude is quite tough.

Zheng Mingyi didn't bother with him, just hid his needles in the mulberry: "I think the court thinks there is something wrong with Hongyang's taxes. Since it is a court decree, not to mention you, even the official cannot violate it."

Xu Jinde said: "Before the adults act, you should say hello to me. If you don't say anything, are you afraid of causing trouble? If you really have trouble, it will also affect your political achievements."

Zheng Mingyi glanced at him, threw the bamboo slips in his hand on the table, and said lukewarmly: "I am the governor of Hongyang County, and Mr. Xu is just a gangster. Could it be that he is telling a joke?"

"Sir." Xu Jinde's face became even more ugly, and he lowered his voice: "If you are the one below, you may be unable to stretch in Hongyang if you act like this!"

"What's more, Lord Zheng is not sure about the situation in Hongyang, right?"

This is full of threats.

What kind of thing dares to threaten a county magistrate?

Zheng Mingyi smiled.

He didn't even bother to pay attention to him anymore, and directly said, "Come."

Following his words, the two county guards walked in and bowed together: "Sir."

"This person concealed his land, falsely reported and reported 1,300 acres, and immediately went to prison!" Zheng Mingyi did not hesitate.

"No!" The guards took the order, one left and one right, stepped forward and directly tied up Xu Jinde.

The latter was startled. He might not have expected Zheng Mingyi to do this. You must know that the former governor of Hongyang County did not dare to touch him.

He couldn't help but said anxiously: "Mr. County Magistrate! Have you ever thought about the consequences of doing this?"

"Go down!" Zheng Mingyi waved his hand directly.

The guards no longer hesitate.

When he was taken down, although Xu Jinde was still shouting, he no longer had his previous attitude and kept shouting:

"Sir, I'm just here to find an explanation. Please think twice. Why is this?"

No one paid attention to him anymore, and his screams were getting farther and farther away.

Not long after, Hongyang Zhubo rushed over. After seeing the ceremony, he had obvious concerns on his face: "Sir, Xu Jinde is a prominent family in Hongyang and has a wide connection. The county government should treat him with caution in the local strength. If he is thrown into prison, there may be something wrong."

"What's wrong? Did the Xu family rebelled?" Zheng Mingyi asked back.

"This." The Lord Bo didn't know what to say, but he was still worried: "The lower official always thinks that something will go wrong in this matter."

"You don't have to worry too much. Later, you should go to Wuwei Mansion and ask the Cao County Magistrate to help."

Zheng Mingyi glanced at him and said, "Do you know the attitude and tone of Xu Jinde coming to find this official? Is it possible that my court ordered an official to be humble and compromise with a local tyrant?"

He was right, a slut, dared to threaten the county magistrate, what a joke!

"Then, if the news spreads," the master Bo was a little worried.

"Isn't that better?" Zheng Mingyi said: "The government even moved Xu Jinde. The powerful people in other places should consider themselves."

"Yes, the official understands, so I'll go to Wuwei Mansion." The Lord Bo politely retreated.

Originally, Zheng Mingyi had no intention of dealing with Xu Jinde, or he had no intention at this stage.

But the latter just stretched his head upwards, so no one else could blame him.

It is not difficult to see from this incident that Zheng Mingyi is definitely not the kind of official who is scrupulous and cowardly.

In the afternoon, the county magistrate Cao Jin came to the county government.

After meeting, there was a burst of hearty laughter and bowed: "This Xu Jinde was well arrested, Lord Zheng. When we first came to Hongyang, we heard about this guy's infamous reputation. It should have been a long time since we did!"

Zheng Mingyi smiled and said, "Now that County Chief Zhang is in charge of handling government affairs in various counties and townships, I am always worried that there will be treacherous villains to interfere, which will be detrimental to County Chief Zhang. This matter requires the full help of County Chief Cao."

Yes, if Zhang Xuan died in Hongyang, things would be a big deal because this was the airborne county magistrate.

"Don't worry, Lord Zheng, the subordinate has dispatched many good players to accompany him to protect the safety of Juncheng Zhang. If something happens, I will be responsible!" Cao Jin patted his chest.

"That's good, that's good." Zheng Mingyi nodded. In fact, this time it was like a 'war' between the government and local tyrants.

After pausing, Cao Jin said again: "By the way, Lord Zheng, Xu Jinde has been determined to conceal the farmland and falsely report the crime of concealing the report, and that other powerful people."

Knowing what he meant, Zheng Mingyi waved his hand and said, "It's not the time yet. Once this happens, it will inevitably lead to their alliance. It will be difficult to deal with when the chaos is too big. But in case of precautions, please ask the Cao County Magistrate to stare at the Xu family. If he does anything, he can also prevent it in time."

"I understand, don't worry, sir, I'll do it now." Cao Jin left with his fists neatly.
Chapter completed!