Cheng Zhixian said politely: "When Xiaguan learned that the prince was coming, he immediately led the people out to greet him. The people in this county admired the prince's character, and deeply admired the prince's illustrious military exploits. , the front of the city gate seems a little chaotic, please don't blame the prince."
"Where," Pang Xiao said with a slightly moved expression, "This king has only done what he should do. If we talk about military merits, where is this king's credit? This king listens to the orders of the sage, and everything is done according to the will of the sage. ."
Cheng Zhixian immediately said with admiration on his face: "Prince Zhongshun is really a loyal person, but the lower official is too one-sided. Please, please. Princess please." He stepped aside and made a gesture of invitation.
"Please."
The hatchback humbly gave in, and Pang Xiao and Cheng Zhixian walked to the city. Qin Yining followed behind Pang Xiao with his entourage.
The people greeted him with enthusiasm, and they were all excited when they saw Pang Xiao. Some craned their necks to look in from the crowd, while others praised and praised Prince Zhongshun for his good looks.
Pang Xiao walked forward while maintaining a smile, and politely bowed his head to the people, causing the people to cheer and discuss even more.
Qin Yining followed behind with her eyes down, she only felt like she was being paraded through the streets. If she hadn't come to investigate before and knew that the people here had deep prejudice and hostility towards Pang Xiao, I'd be afraid to see them in such a state Really will be deceived by the illusion, giving birth to the psychology of pride and satisfaction.
But now, she only thinks that the people here are difficult to deal with, and it is Cheng Zhixian who is following Pang Xiao.
She wanted to know how Chengzhi County gathered so many people to welcome Pang Xiao when the people were resisting him in their hearts
If she thinks wrong, only a few of the people really have hostility, and most of them come spontaneously now, that's all. But if all this is the operation of Cheng Zhi County, this person's ability is evident.
Qin Yining greeted the people along with Pang Xiao with a smile, and took the opportunity to make a rough analysis of the current situation.
Soon, the group walked to the front of the government office, and Cheng Zhixian politely led Pang Xiao and his group into the government office to rest, leaving the clerk outside to persuade the people to go back to rest.
Not as Qin Yining expected, the people left very happily.
When the magistrate told his subordinates to do things, Qin Yining raised his eyes to look at Pang Xiao, the two looked at each other and smiled at each other.
"Xiaguan learned that the prince and the princess came to this county, and specially sorted out the palace's queen office, and even wronged the prince and the princess to live here temporarily."
"Where, Cheng Zhixian really doesn't have to be so polite. This king can rest wherever he wants. In the past, whoever fought on the battlefield was treated extremely well on the haystack."
Cheng Zhixian said with admiration: "The lord is really a hero, a hero! The lord is dedicated to the people, and he is truly admired by the lower officials. The lower officials also understand that the lord is sympathetic to the lower officials, and does not want to work hard, but now the government is ready. I ask the lord to change his respect and stay in the government office for the time being. The lower official also prepared a table of thin wine, and he also invited the lord to appreciate it.”
"I've worked so hard for the county magistrate. This king is here to do the errand, but he has to work the county magistrate to arrange it. I'm really sorry." Pang Xiao carefully checked the look of the magistrate. I want to see how Cheng Zhi County will answer.
Who knew that Cheng Zhixian would not take this one at all, but said humbly and respectfully: "Where, where. Picking up the prince's big drive, arranging the speed, these are all things that are within the rank of the lower official, and the prince really doesn't have to feel sorry."
Qin Yining sneered. This person is as slippery as a loach, and it seems that it is impossible to speak directly.
Qin Yining and Pang Xiao returned to the back office, made some rectification, and went to the front hall to attend the dinner.
Originally, Cheng Zhixian also prepared singers and dancers with silk and bamboo strings, but Pang Xiao was already inconvenient to have fun in his filial piety and sent people out.
Cheng Zhixian knew that he had changed his path and introduced the county magistrate, career, and elders of each family to Pang Xiao.
Pang Xiao treated these people with dignity and good manners, and Qin Yining also cooperated, so he could liven up the atmosphere while talking and laughing. Let the atmosphere of this dinner party without singing and dancing silk and bamboo liven up.
After the banquet, Cheng Zhixian respectfully said: "Xiaguan is now leaving. Please ask the prince and princess to rest early."
"Thank you Cheng Magistrate." Pang Xiao smiled and nodded, "I'll ask the Magistrate about the errand tomorrow."
Cheng Zhixian behaved frankly, repeatedly saying yes, and said: "It is the honor of the lower official to have the opportunity to do business with the prince, and please rest in peace."
After being polite again, Pang Xiao ordered Tang Xiu to send Cheng Zhixian out, and then went back to his room to rest.
At this time, Qin Yining had already put on a half-new water-green robe that was worn at home, and her long hair had been let loose. She sent Jiyun to rest, and sat on the edge of the bunk bed while reading a book while waiting for Pang Xiao.
In the warm and soft light, Qin Yining's long hair was too soft, and Pang Xiao's eyes softened.
"Sister Yi. Are you tired?"
"It's okay." Qin Yining put down the book with a smile, and got up to help Pang Xiao wash and change clothes.
"This Danfu County is really a problem. It's hard to find such a clever person for the Lu family."
"You also think there is something unusual here?"
"Yes." Pang Xiao said earnestly: "I have been observing the people here. I can still clearly distinguish whether it is a real welcome or a formality. In addition, Cheng Weimin's actions can be said to be impeccable, whether he is provocative or provocative in his words. Accepting the move is enough to show the depth of this man's city, maybe he has everything ready."
"So it's really difficult to solve the problem of the people's husband." Qin Yining handed the handkerchief to Pang Xiao to wipe his face, "If you start lightly, the problem can't be solved. In the end, the sage will blame you for not doing things well. But if you start too hard, It is very easy to cause dissatisfaction among the people. They have misunderstood you for some reason now, and if you add a bad impression, I am afraid it will stimulate people's revolt."
Pang Xiao also corrected his expression, "What you said is true. So we have to arrange these in advance, so as not to be caught by others. It's hard to deal with the real trouble."
It's okay to say to the enemy that his knife is not afraid of drinking blood. But for the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Pang Xiao knew the truth that water can carry a boat and capsize it.
After all, they had been hurrying along the way. Pang Xiao and Qin Yining were very tired, so they settled down after washing up properly.
Qin Yining opened his eyes again and was awakened by a voice outside the door.
"My lord, my princess, something happened outside!"
Pang Xiao jumped up, and there was no impatience in his expression due to lack of sleep, but seriously asked: "What happened?"
Outside the door, Tang Xiu's anxious forehead was covered in sweat, "My lord, the government office is surrounded!"
Pang Xiao's expression froze, and he turned back and pulled Qin Yining's hand to get her up: "Sister Yi, quickly change your clothes and take all your belongings with you. The government office is surrounded." As he spoke, he also moved neatly. .
Qin Yining hurriedly got up, put on the Beizi, and put on an overhaul cloak. He didn't have time to comb his hair. First, he put the Xiaoyao medicine bag left by Bingtang into his arms. After thinking about it, he put on the banknote and the dagger. I just found a hair tie to tie my long hair.
The whole process of tidying up is just between breaths.
"My lord." Tang Xiu asked anxiously outside the door, "A lot of people gathered outside, and the front and back of the mansion have been blocked. It looks like local people, what should we do?"
Pang Xiao stepped forward and pushed the door open, and said calmly, "Don't worry, you can follow this king to the door to find out."
"Yes." Seeing that Pang Xiao was so calm, Tang Xiu immediately felt relieved, replied in a deep voice, and followed.
Qin Yining's room has also been sorted out. Ji Yun and Jing Zhe have heard the news, and they have followed Qin Yining's side and quickly walked towards the gate.
At this time, the gate of the government office was tightly closed, but in the night, even if the gate was closed, it was not difficult to see the firelight outside from the top of the wall and hear the crowd of people.
Pang Xiao's expression turned cold, and he snorted: "It's really interesting. There is also a post house in the local area. This king came and didn't stay in the post house. Who leaked this news? These people want to block the door of this king, no Instead of going to the post house, I came to the government office, so I know the whereabouts of this king so clearly."
Obviously, the problem lies with Cheng Zhixian and his party! If it weren't for Cheng Zhixian, it would be the people around Cheng Zhixian.
Xie Yue said worriedly: "There are a lot of people listening to the voice, my lord, the guards we brought are leisurely, and a good tiger can't hold back a pack of wolves. If the mob breaks in, I'm afraid it will be difficult to do."
Xie Yue's voice fell, and he heard a loud roar from outside the door.
"Open the door! Let Prince Zhongshun come out!"
"Yes, let the biggest official here come out!"
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Then someone came to knock on the door.
The doorman of the government office was so frightened that he almost cried, his legs were as soft as noodles, and he fell down in front of the door, unable to stand up even if he wanted to escape.
The Jinghu Guard and the guards of the palace were very calm, and looked back at Pang Xiao, "My lord, please order."
Pang Xiao thought for a while and said, "Open the door."
"Your Highness, think twice!" Tang Xiu advised, "Once the door is opened, if the other party breaks in...
"This door can't stop the people of this county. It's the same whether it opens or not. Open the door." Pang Xiao turned back and took Qin Yining's hand, letting her stay by his side, "This king wants to see what it is. People have the guts to come and surround the prince in the middle of the night!"
"Yes!"
Infected by Pang Xiao's calmness and momentum, everyone present felt a lot of peace of mind, especially Jinghuwei. They all fought bloody battles with Pang Xiao on the battlefield. How many battles have you seen? Now that these people are making troubles, compared with the unpredictable scenes of thousands of troops on the battlefield, they are simply unable to fear.
The door creaked open. The bright torches in the hands of the people standing densely outside the door came into view in the dark night, and it was dazzling to think that stars had fallen from the sky.
These people were all holding shovels, pickaxes, sickles, sticks and other items, and torches in their hands, and they couldn't see the end of the crowd.
"Princess." Ji Yun held Qin Yining's arm in shock and completeness, "Don't leave your servant's side later. There are so many people, I'm afraid that the people under the prince can't stop them."
"It's alright, don't worry." Qin Yining was not afraid, patted Jiyun on the shoulder comfortably, and whispered, "These people didn't come to us to die desperately, since they came like this, they must have Let's see what their purpose is and what they are asking for. If it is something that can be solved in general, as long as a promise is given, it should be fine. No matter how bad it is, the lord will protect us."
Ji Yun nodded, "Princess, the servants are not afraid. If there is real danger later, the servants will definitely be able to protect you."
Qin Yining chuckled and said softly, "Your Highness, ask these people what they want."
Pang Xiao heard Qin Yining's voice so relaxed, and when she turned back, she saw Qin Yining was still smiling relaxedly against the light of the torches, and she was not afraid at all.
Pang Xiao's heart seemed to be lightly scratched with a feather.