In the courtyard, the chiefs of various tribes gathered together to discuss, and judging by their expressions, most of them were gloating.
After Hu County was reformed and returned to the local people, the concentration of power became inevitable, but the process was very slow. It is quick to destroy and then establish, but the cost is too high, and it is easy to repeat. It is impossible for the court to resort to force for internal problems, so subtlety has become the best choice.
Although this process is slow, the foundation is very solid and will not have any negative effects. Although the process is slow, power is in a process of concentration after all. The leaders of the ministries originally held the power of life and death over the people of their tribes, but now this power is slowly losing.
Now the proposal to change customs seems to be just a face-saving effort by the imperial court, but when the name is changed, many things will naturally change accordingly, and the tribal people will feel closer to the imperial court psychologically, which will inevitably accelerate the transfer of power to the imperial court. concentrated process. Now after Gao Li's two village masters made such a fuss, all the leaders happened to reject it together, and of course most of them were happy in their hearts.
At this time, Xu Boyi came out of the small hall. Everyone had been paying attention to this side, wanting to see how he would end up with such an embarrassing situation. From his side.
Xu Boyi looked at the crowd calmly, smiled, his body suddenly flashed, from standing upright to leaning sideways, he raised his voice and said: "I invite you two imperial envoys!"
There was a clear cough in the hall, Lin Shilang and Uncle Li came out side by side, and sat down proudly. Xu Boyi took two steps forward, then stood still facing the crowd, with a slight smile on his face, he said: "Before, I had some small misunderstandings with the two village masters, Gao and Li. people… "
When Xu Boyi said this, his expression suddenly changed. He found that the two village masters, Gao and Li, were gone. He hurriedly swept across the crowd, and suddenly found that the two village masters, Gao and Li, were standing behind the crowd, bowing their heads and whispering solemnly. Only then did Xu Boyi feel relieved.
They should look dignified, betrayal is not an easy task for anyone, and it is normal to struggle psychologically, but Xu Boyi believes that they cannot refuse the temptation he sent.
Xu Boyi continued: "I just had a conversation with the two of them, and I have completely dispelled their worries. The two village owners readily agreed to lead the people in the village to change their customs and surnames. Hehe, Gao Li, please Come forward!"
Xu Boyi smiled and beckoned to the two village masters, Gao and Li, and the crowd in front of the hall immediately stepped aside. The two village masters, Gao and Li, looked at each other and saw each other's final choice , They nodded slightly, and walked forward together.
The two walked to the front of the hall and stood still, Xu Boyi smiled and said: "The two village owners, since the misunderstanding has been resolved, please ask the two village owners to sign here on behalf of the people of Guizhai?" He glanced at Ye Xiaotian who was standing sideways with Master Wang.
The two village masters, Gao and Li, looked at each other, then suddenly knelt down on one knee, arched their hands, and said loudly, "My lord, please forgive me! What Xiaomin said earlier is true, and before the consent of the whole village is obtained, Xiaomin The people must never dare to make promises on behalf of the people of the whole village!"
Uncle Li Guo was stunned for a moment, and Lin Shilang, who thought there would be no more mistakes this time, was also stunned. Xu Boyi's expression suddenly became very exciting. He looked at the two village masters Gao and Li in surprise, and then Huo Ran turned to look at Ye Xiaotian.
If Ye Xiaotian didn't play tricks on it, he wouldn't believe it if he was killed. However, if Ye Xiaotian could offer more tempting conditions than him, he would not believe it even if he was killed. But no matter whether he believes it or not, it is an indisputable fact that the two village masters, Gao and Li, repented again.
Xu Boyi couldn't think of the key point no matter what, and he couldn't allow him to think too much at this moment. Countless pairs of eyes were watching him, especially behind him, there were two gazes that made him feel like a gleam. It was the cold and serious eyes of the two imperial envoys.
Xu Boyi said angrily: "You...how can you go back on your word, you just agreed to this official...are you willing to give up this golden opportunity?"
The two village leaders, Gao and Li, didn't raise their heads, they still clasped their fists to face the two imperial envoys, and said loudly: "Master Imperial Envoy, under the prestige of Prime Minister Xu County, Xiaomin dare not refuse in person. In front of the imperial envoy, if Xiaomin is perfunctory , that is a serious crime of deceiving the emperor, so I can only speak out and ask the imperial envoy to make decisions for the common people!"
Saying that, the two nodded heavily.
Lin Shilang stood up slowly, his face was ashen.
Xu Boyi turned to Lin Shilang in panic, bowed and said, "Master Imperial Envoy..."
Lin Shilang turned around and left without saying a word or looking at him. He waved his sleeves without taking a cloud away. He walked so gracefully that Xu Boyi's face turned pale as paper.
Li Xuancheng was furious, he had hoped that Xu Boyi would avenge him, but Xu Boyi turned out to be as stupid as a pig and was repeatedly teased. Originally, even if this matter could not be done, it would be embarrassing for the serious court, but now even he, the imperial envoy, is about to be reduced to a laughing stock.
Li Xuancheng stood up slowly, and at the same time, his two eyebrows stood up like swords, and he yelled at Xu Boyi: "As an official, you live on the imperial salary and don't expect actual results. You report to the country and focus on doing nothing. Are you guilty of making fun of the emperor, the imperial court, and this imperial envoy again and again in the hope of getting lucky?"
Xu Boyi's knees softened, and he knelt down with a "boom", and kowtowed: "Master Imperial Envoy, I'm an official..."
Li Xuancheng said furiously: "Xu Boyi is a criminal who deceived the king, and he will not be forgiven. Come on! Arrest him!" The guards in brocade clothes lined up on both sides, and without any explanation, they wiped Xu Boyi's shoulders, head and arms, and tied him up. Be strong.
"Master Imperial Envoy, forgive me! Imperial Envoy... Ye Xiaotian! You and I are irreconcilable!"
Xu Boyi let out a roar, gnashed his teeth and rushed towards Ye Xiaotian, just as he was about to jump on Ye Xiaotian, the two guards behind him with sharp eyes and quick hands raised their feet and kicked him hard into the hollow of his knee, Xu Boyi fell to the ground with a "boom" , He choked blood out of his mouth, but he still stared at Ye Xiaotian fiercely, looking like he wanted to eat your flesh.
Ye Xiaotian remained silent, but the corners of his mouth curled up slightly in a mocking arc.
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"I see. Is this Xu Boyi's magic weapon? Hehe, it is indeed a temptation that cannot be refused!"
"Ye Dianshi? You're here too, old man... old man really..."
"Hehe, the two village owners don't need to feel guilty. This temptation is not small. Even if you change to Ye, you don't have to betray your friends for your own future, but in order to leave an inexhaustible wealth for future generations, it's hard to say that you won't I will lose my conscience once."
"Ye Dianshi, you... please stop talking, old man... this old man is really ashamed."
"Ye Mou didn't mean to laugh at the two village masters, these are all words from Ye Mou's heart."
"Ye Dianshi, you...you can understand this old man so well, this old man really..."
"Master Gao, don't be moved, understanding is understanding, but once Xu Boyi succeeds, Ye will be in trouble. Therefore, as long as Xu Boyi can be stopped, Ye will do whatever it takes. On this point, I also invite the two village masters I can understand."
"Ye Dianshi, you mean..."
"Yes! If the two village owners insist on going their own way and accept Xu Boyi's conditions, then Shengmiao will definitely come out of the mountain. Do the two village owners think that with the strength of your village, you can resist the migration of the Shengmiao tribe? If they want to occupy the Laodao He, who can stop their footsteps? If the two of you lose your foundation, hehe... What is the use of the conditions that Xu Boyi promised you?"
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"You two village masters, in fact, you don't have to be so entangled. Blocking people's money is like killing your parents, not to mention the benefit of benefiting future generations. Even if the two village masters are forced to stand on Ye's side this time, they must From then on, I will have a grudge in my heart, and every time I think about being forced by me to give up the great opportunity that is at my fingertips, I will hold a grudge against Ye Mou."
"Ye Dianshi was joking, old man...how could this old man..."
"Hehe, I don't need to talk about insincere words. If there is only one road to reach the other shore, then no matter what happens in front, you have to keep walking along this road? I don't think so, what if the road ahead is damaged? What if there are scissors in front of you? The two village masters, you can't be one-sided. In fact, you only need to make a small detour, and you can achieve the same goal... "
"What does Ye Dianshi mean?"
"Ye Mou here has a strategy that can achieve both. Of course... Ye Mou can't guarantee that it will be successful. However, since the court has put up such a big battle, it can be seen that the emperor attaches great importance to this matter, so Ye Mou has a great chance of success." Yes, at least 80% sure, are the two village masters interested?"
"The best of both worlds?"
"That's right! It's the best of both worlds!"
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"Xu Boyi is over, this time it's really over!"
Ye Xiaotian took a deep breath, and thought calmly: "But I still want to hang out in Huxian County. If I want to hang out in Huxian County, I can't do without the support of Gao and Li Villages. I will do what I promised them. Yes, but it would be too obvious if you come forward immediately, so you might as well wait a little longer."
Ye Xiaotian's reasoning is: I believe that the emperor attaches great importance to this matter, Lin Shilang will not give up easily, if he does not make any efforts, and returns to Beijing in such a disheveled way, he will definitely not be able to explain himself to the emperor. If he manages this matter well, it may not be meritorious. If it fails, the emperor will definitely not welcome him. He can climb to such a high position, so he should not understand this truth!
Thinking of this, Ye Xiaotian calmed down, smiled and nodded to the two village masters, Gao and Li, and walked out with a nonchalant expression on his face.
The officials present and the leaders of the various tribes immediately stepped out of the way, looking at Ye Xiaotian with eyes full of awe, which was genuine awe from the heart.
Ye Xiaotian has hole cards, but he has never shown his hole cards to anyone, so no one knows what power he possesses, only that opponents fell in front of him time and time again, without exception! Moreover, these opponents are either his bosses who hold more power than him, or are powerful and powerful that even the county magistrate can call them around.
Because he didn't know his details, this deterrent power was multiplied. Now, even Xu Boyi, who had an imperial envoy by his side, was inexplicably defeated by him. No one dared to underestimate this classic history anymore. No! He is now the acting county magistrate!
Ye Xiancheng left proudly. In the hearts of most Huxian officials and people, he is already an omnipotent and invincible existence, a symbol of invincibility!