Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

Chapter 137
"Pei Xiang is absurd!"

"Liaozhou is not as good as Zhuzhou!"

Although Fang Yuan knew that Pei Ji was not kind.

But in this case, he can only pretend that he doesn't know.

But at this time, many governors looked at Fang Yuan with different eyes.

"Inspector Fang, Prime Minister Pei is probably tired after walking for a long time, so let's go to the reception."

Seeing that the situation was not right, Princess Xiangcheng interjected.

"What the princess said is very true. Please ask Princess Pei Xiang and all the gentlemen to move to the guest house."

Fang Yuan looked at Princess Xiangcheng with grateful eyes, and said slowly.

Everyone set off without guidance, they all knew where the guest house was.

Soon, everyone returned to the guest house, and when they saw the lobby on the first floor, they were all slightly surprised.

When I went out, there was almost nothing on the first floor of the guest house, but now it has changed drastically, and it has become a decoration for welcoming guests, with young and beautiful women standing on both sides.

"Invite Prime Minister Pei and the princess to take their seats."

Fang Yuan made an invitation.

And called Lu Xia to add another seat next to Pei Ji.

The original layout didn't know that Princess Xiangcheng would also come, and only arranged for Pei Ji's position.

When Lu Xia arrives, she almost screams when she sees Princess Xiangcheng. Unexpectedly, the Li Wanxiu she met before is actually a princess.

Fortunately, she has already learned that Qin Huaiyu and others are the sons of the Duke, and it is acceptable for an extra princess to appear, which made her not too shocked.

Soon, everyone was seated.

The food and wine have not been served yet, and now it is the visit of the various families in the east of the river.

Some prominent families from Hedong came from outside Liaozhou, and now is the time for them to salute Pei Ji.

It can be said that the reception of Pei Ji this time is unprecedented. Not only all the high-ranking officials of Hedong Road will welcome him, but also the local wealthy families.

This kind of treatment was never enjoyed by the emperor even when he went to other places. It was really an extraordinary favor from the imperial court and the emperor to Pei Ji.

Naturally, only representatives of the top prominent families in Hedong are eligible to visit Pei Ji.

Among them, the three tribes of Hedong are included.

Liu Yongshou, Xue Wenbo, and Pei Yonghan all came.

"You are Pei Yonghan?"

"Come, sit here with Grandpa."

When the three clans met, Pei Ji looked at Pei Yonghan kindly.

"Thank you grandpa."

Pei Yonghan saluted respectfully, and sat down beside Pei Ji.

Everyone present looked at it with different expressions, but they didn't speak.

It is obviously inappropriate for juniors like Pei Yonghan to sit together on this occasion.

Although Pei Yonghan is not as young as Fang Yuan, but because of the word Pei Ji's grandfather, everyone no longer regards him as the representative of the Pei family, but a descendant of two generations.

After the various families in Hedong had paid their respects to Pei Ji, it was time for dinner.

"Serve wine and food!"

Fang Yuan glanced at Pei Yonghan and said loudly.

After hearing Fang Yuan's order, Lu Xia immediately ordered the back kitchen to serve the food and wine.

As soon as the high-concentration liquor appeared, the scene was immediately filled with a strong aroma of alcohol.

"What kind of wine is this?!"

"Why does it smell so strong?!"

Many people discussed.

I am very curious about the wine that is released.

Among them, many people love wine.

Even Pei Ji is also a person who likes to drink.

Many people looked at Fang Yuan, waiting for Fang Yuan's explanation.

"This is a new wine, the first time it is presented to the world, it is called high wine."

Fang Yuan said slowly.

The current wine is only distilled and purified.

Sauce-flavored, strong-flavored, light-flavored, special-flavored, etc., Fang Yuan also asked Juzi and the others to research.

But wine is not an important thing to study, nor is it what Fang Yuan values, so it depends on luck and time to make wine with different aromas.

"What is high alcohol?!"

Everyone is puzzled.

But I heard that this kind of wine is still not available outside, so it should be a new product in Liaozhou.

Many people picked up the jug and sniffed it, and suddenly felt the strong smell of wine coming to their nostrils, and suddenly felt a feeling of being choked, coughing again and again.

Li Ji looked at them and almost laughed out loud. He had already tasted this kind of wine last night. He usually wouldn't get drunk after a few big bowls, but he almost got drunk after a few glasses last night.

"Good wine!"

Many people sighed.

But did not drink immediately.

After all, both Pei Ji and the princess are here.

"My lords, fill up the wine and respect Prime Minister Pei's completion of his official career!"

Princess Xiangcheng poured herself a glass of wine, lifted it up and looked around the crowd, and finally her eyes fell on Pei Ji.

"Thank you princess."

"My lords, come on."

Pei Ji's eyes flashed cold.

He is not yet an official, but just looking for a place to retire.

However, Princess Xiangcheng said that she was a perfect official, which made him feel uncomfortable and a little ashamed.

Because anyone who really understands the truth knows that he was forced to serve by the emperor, not voluntarily.

However, not many people know this, and only a few court ministers know it, so don't worry about it.

Pei Yonghan filled a glass of wine for Pei Ji, and he also filled a glass of wine with everyone, and then a glass fell down.

time.

The expressions of many people at the scene changed drastically.

They all coughed unavoidably and choked on high alcohol.

Compared with the alcohol they usually drink, the height of the alcohol is at least three times higher.

Fortunately, some people have picked up the flagon and smelled it before, and they have been prepared, so they are not choked fiercely.

"Ahem, cough, cough, what kind of wine is this? It's too bad to drink, isn't it?!"

Pei Yonghan coughed again and again, and the drink was choked out, splashing all over his body, and his face turned red.

Princess Xiangcheng was similar to him, but Princess Xiangcheng just covered her mouth and blushed.

Although the remaining officials and family representatives coughed, they drank down the wine, and even looked unsatisfied.

After Pei Yonghan finished speaking, he subconsciously felt that something was wrong. Looking around, he suddenly felt something was wrong.

Looking at Pei Ji again, he found that Pei Ji was glaring at him sullenly, Pei Yonghan immediately lowered his head and dared not speak any more.

"Good wine!"

"It's the best drink I've had since I marched and fought."

Li Ji cheered.

He praised Gao Jiu's goodness from the bottom of his heart.

The previous alcohol content was too low, and I always felt full when I drank it, without that artistic conception.

And this kind of high-altitude wine is different, you can enjoy this kind of mood after a little tasting, the kind of mood that drinkers like.

"Really good wine!"

"Liaozhou is so strange!"

Zhang Gongjin sighed while holding the wine glass.

Those who march and fight are the ones who like drinking the most.

They drank far more than they ate meat and food.

There is no need for meat and rice, but there must be no less wine.

For a long time, their pursuit of wine has become higher.

After tasting high-grade wine today, Zhang Gongjin no longer looked at other wines.

"If Dudu Li and Dudu Zhang like it, I will send you ten tanks to take back with me later."

Fang Yuan laughed.

"Thank you, Inspector Fang!"

"Everyone, a mere drink is not a bribe, is it?"

Li Ji and Zhang Gongjin were taken aback for a moment, and then expressed gratitude.

But looking at the eyes of everyone, Li Ji quickly added another sentence.

"Of course not."

"It's just drinks, how can it be considered a bribe?"

"Captain Li is really good at joking, almost wondering if he is a general."

Everyone laughed.

After a glass of wine, the atmosphere suddenly rose.

Immediately, many people looked at Fang Yuan, all looking ready to move.

"Prefect Fang is not kind."

"All the gentlemen present here are guests. We only send Li Dudu and Zhang Dudu away and not everyone else. Treat one more favorably than another."

Pei Ji said jokingly.

At this time, Princess Xiangcheng had finished her makeup.

She looked at Fang Yuan with nervous and curious eyes.

Pei Ji was joking, Fang Yuan naturally couldn't take it as a joke.

So no matter what Fang Yuan said, he had to give some high-quality wine to the other governors, otherwise he would lose face.

But if it is given like this, the governors will only take advantage of Pei Ji's affection instead of remembering Fang Yuan's affection.

For Fang Yuan, there is no doubt that he did his best and got no benefit.

How would Fang Yuan respond?
Many people at the scene understood the deep meaning and looked at Fang Yuan with a half-smile.

"What Prime Minister Pei said is absolutely true."

"But to be honest, these wines are not from the lower officials, but from the royal firm."

"The lower official just borrowed flowers to offer Buddha to Dudu Li and Dudu Zhang to support the upcoming Eastern Turkic War."

Fang Yuan chuckled lightly, and said slowly, neither humble nor arrogant.

"Royal firm?!"

Everyone was stunned, and their thoughts were instantly attracted.

When it comes to the Royal Trading Company and the Eastern Turkic War, everyone will naturally have no objection.

As we all know, both Li Ji and Zhang Gongjin are under the enlistment, it is only natural for Fang Yuan to give wine to the soldiers at this time.

If I and others have opinions, then I am too incapable of being a person or an official, and I am afraid that if it is spread, I will be impeached.

Princess Xiangcheng smiled knowingly, and secretly gave Fang Yuan a thumbs up.

"Why didn't the truth hear that the Royal Trading Company sells alcohol?"

Pei Ji asked curiously.

But when he asked, the atmosphere at the scene changed a bit.

Everyone's complexion changed slightly, and they looked at Fang Yuan slightly.

Many people even thought in their hearts: Fang Yuan could not be reluctant to lie to himself and others, right?
"Pei Xiang takes care of everything every day, it's normal not to know about trifles."

"Lu Xia, please take charge of the Royal Firm!"

Fang Yuan chuckled.

He secretly scolded Pei Ji in his heart.

Everyone was taken aback, then looked outside the door.

Soon, Du Miaoyan appeared gracefully, followed by Wang Shiyu.

"Greetings, Princess, Prime Minister Pei, and all of you."

Du Miaoyan and Wang Shiyu saluted everyone present.

"Miss Du is free, take your seat quickly!"

Princess Xiangcheng happened and invited Du Miaoyan and the two to sit down.

At this time, Lu Xia had already arranged a position next to Fang Yuan.

Du Miaoyan is Du Ruhui's daughter, no one dared to say anything when sitting next to Fang Yuan.

"Thank you princess!"

Du Miaoyan and Wang Shiyu saluted.

But he didn't immediately go to the empty seat to sit down, but turned around and looked at the crowd.

"Everyone, high-grade wine is operated by the Royal Trading Company, and it will be launched in the near future. The price is three times that of ordinary wine."

"If any of you want something, you can come to the Royal Trading Company to find me at any time, or send a message to me, thank you all."

Du Miaoyan said slowly.

Everyone responded politely and said yes.

Facing the identities of Royal Trading Company and Du Miaoyan, the governors present did not dare to assert their identities.

Only Pei Ji didn't make a sound, his face was a little ugly, and he picked up the wine glass to drink to cover it up.

Seeing this, Du Miaoyan thanked her again, and sat down with Wang Shiyu at the seats they had just set.

As soon as she sat down, Wang Shiyu glared at Fang Yuan, fiercely, but not very hostile.

A few days ago, she wanted to seek revenge from Fang Yuan and seek justice for the Wang family and his son, but was stopped by Du Miaoyan and could not act.

Follow Du Miaoyan to sit down.

Everyone officially began to eat.

After a few glasses of strong wine, the atmosphere quickly rose.

Everyone was talking and laughing, it was very lively, and some people were almost drunk.

Everything seems to be going in a good direction, Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan clinked glasses a few times.

Instigated by Du Miaoyan, even Wang Shiyu, who was flirting with Fang Yuan, drank with Fang Yuan several times.

Under the influence of high alcohol, some elders at the scene blushed, revealing their ugliness slightly.

But Princess Xiangcheng and Du Miaoyan and the girls paid attention, they were only slightly drunk, and their ruddy cheeks looked even better.

suddenly,
There were screams outside the guest house.

A moment later, Zheng Jiu appeared with a pale face.

Everyone saw that the lively atmosphere gradually calmed down.

Zheng Jiu bowed to everyone, then walked towards Fang Yuan quickly.

Seeing Zheng Jiu whispering something in Fang Yuan's ear, Fang Yuan's face suddenly changed.

"Princess, Prime Minister Pei, everyone, please leave for a while."

Fang Yuan stood up, said in a deep voice.

"Fang Inspector, go and come back quickly."

Princess Xiangcheng said quickly.

But at this moment, Pei Yonghan secretly shook Pei Ji's body.

Fang Yuan should be, when he turned around and was about to leave, Pei Ji spoke.

"Fang Inspector, why are you so flustered?"

"Everyone here is your senior, tell me about the matter and let everyone help you find a solution."

Pei Ji said slowly.

There is a bit of unquestionable firmness in the tone.

Everyone was taken aback for a moment, then straightened their bodies, ready to listen.

"This sweeps away everyone's interest, doesn't it?"

Fang Yuan's complexion was not very good, he hesitated and said.

"Go ahead."

Pei Ji waved his hand and said firmly.

Pei Yonghan looked at Fang Yuan, his eyes were full of violence.

"Qin Huaiyu, the son of Duke Yi, and Cheng Chumo, the son of Duke Su, were injured. The current situation is unknown."

Fang Yuan's face became ugly, he pondered for a moment, and then said in a deep voice.

After the words fell, everyone shuddered, and the drunkenness completely disappeared.

The two princes' sons were injured, and the circumstances are unknown. This is a big deal.

"Bullshit!"

"How did you get injured in Liaozhou City?!"

Pei Ji was taken aback for a moment, and then said angrily.

"Inspector Fang, what's going on?!"

Princess Xiangcheng's face turned pale.

"Come up!"

Fang Yuan's face was heavy, and he said in a deep voice.

Zheng Jiu gritted his teeth and retreated to the door to order.

Soon, Qin Huaiyu and Cheng Chumo, with pale faces and dark lips, were carried up.

At this time, the two of them had already passed out, their breathing was weak, and it looked like they were not doing well.

"what happened?!"

"Please doctor quickly!!"

Pei Ji stood up in shock.

Everyone also got up one after another.

Princess Xiangcheng was shocked and walked in front of the two of them.

"Please let me, please let me, I am a doctor!"

Someone responded.

It's the clansman who likes to hear about Pei's side.

He is also a rare famous doctor in Hedong.

He pushed aside the crowd, and took the pulse of Qin Huaiyu and Cheng Chumo.

Everyone stared at him, all extremely nervous, worried about Qin Huaiyu and Cheng Chumo.

"The pulse is very weak, there is no injury, and it is initially estimated to be caused by poisoning!"

Pei's doctor said after checking.

"Then detoxify!"

Princess Xiangcheng cursed.

Xiao Rui also urged, worried about Qin Huaiyu and Cheng Chumo.

The two have grown up since they were young, and their relationship is quite good.

Looking at the two people who were poisoned and comatose, they only hoped that they could be rescued soon.

"Back, back to the princess, I don't know what kind of poison the villain has, and I can't get rid of it."

Pei's doctor said awkwardly.

The most fearful thing about poisoning is not knowing what poison you are poisoned.

If you don't know what kind of poison you have, there is no way to detoxify it.

"waste!"

"All the doctors in the city, please come here!"

Princess Xiangcheng was taken aback for a moment, and then became furious.

She yelled loudly and ordered all the doctors to be invited.

"Small, the villain thinks that other doctors can't detect this poison."

Pei's doctor whispered.

"presumptuous!"

"Pull it down and clap your mouth!"

Princess Xiangcheng suddenly became furious.

His eyes stared fiercely at Mr. Pei's doctor.

"Yes!"

Xiao Rui responded immediately.

Order the soldiers to come and pull people.

"Princess, the doctor is just guessing based on his experience."

Pei Ji spoke immediately and stopped the soldiers from moving.

The soldiers froze in place, looked at Xiao Rui, and then at Princess Xiangcheng.

Xiao Rui's face was ugly, and he did not continue to give orders, but looked at Princess Xiangcheng and stood by.

"Pull it down, palm your mouth!"

Princess Xiangcheng said in a deep voice with cold eyes.

The soldiers responded immediately and pulled Pei's doctor out.

Pei's doctor cried for mercy, but was finally pulled out.

Pei Ji's face became gloomy, and he was very dissatisfied with being refuted on the spot.

"Inspector Fang, please find out the reason!"

Princess Xiangcheng took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.

Qin Huaiyu and Cheng Chumo are not only the sons of the Duke, but also her friends.

The two of them were actually poisoned in Liaozhou City, what a ghost, they must be told the truth.

"Dig three feet to find out the truth!"

Fang Yuan gave an order to Zheng Jiu.

"Yes!"

Zheng Jiu said yes in a deep voice, and left quickly.

The atmosphere at the scene became depressing, and everyone felt heavy.

The poisoning and coma of the two princes' sons made everyone have no intention of having a banquet.

"Princess, Prime Minister Pei, I know some clues."

Suddenly, someone made a sound in the heavy scene.

Everyone followed the sound and looked over, it was Pei Yonghan who was sitting next to Pei Ji just now.

"Say it!"

Princess Xiangcheng said anxiously.

"The two young masters should have been poisoned in the White Tiger Club."

"I lost a bet with the two young masters a few days ago, so I invite them to play at the White Tiger Club today."

"Because I want to meet Prime Minister Pei, I parted from them at the Baihu Club, so they should have been poisoned at the Baihu Club."

Pei Yonghan said respectfully.

"White Tiger Club?!"

Princess Xiangcheng murmured, then looked at Fang Yuan.

Not only him, but most of the assassins at the scene looked at Fang Yuan.

Many people at the scene knew that the White Tiger Club was opened after Fang Yuan integrated the brothel.

Since the two sons of the duke opened the meeting in the White Tiger Club, there is no relationship with Fang Yuan.

Pei Yonghan explained the relationship between Baihu Club and Fang Yuan beside Pei Ji.

"It was poisoned in the Baihu Club, but the cause has not been found out yet."

Fang Yuan's face froze, he said in a deep voice.

Everyone was in an uproar, and their faces changed a little.

Princess Xiangcheng's face changed slightly, but she didn't speak.

"Confused!"

"How can there be such a place of fireworks between officials?"

"Now you have poisoned the sons of the two dukes of the state, and you, Governor Fang, cannot escape the blame!"

Pei Ji said angrily.

"The officer is wrong!"

Fang Yuan lowered his head, his face was ugly.

"Hmph, if the sons of the two dukes can't be cured, you should take the blame and resign!"

Pei Ji snorted coldly.

The tone is decisive.

When everyone saw this, they were all Yiling.

But again no one spoke and pleaded.

Not even Princess Xiangcheng and Du Miaoyan.

The atmosphere at the scene slowly became depressing again, and everyone was discussing in low voices.

Not long after, the doctors from the city came one after another and checked Qin Huaiyu and the two of them one by one.

"I'm sorry, the villain's medical skills are still inexperienced, so I can't find out what kind of poison I got."

After each doctor checked, they all shook their heads and sighed.

Princess Xiangcheng's complexion became more and more ugly, and her eyes could almost kill people.

"Is the poison deadly?"

Finally, Princess Xiangcheng trembled.

"Looking at the situation of the two young masters, the poison should be fatal. If you can't detoxify within three days, your life will be in danger."

A doctor spoke.

The other doctors were also grateful.

At this time, all the doctors in the city had arrived.

"how come?!"

Princess Xiangcheng staggered back.

If it wasn't for Du Miaoyan's support, she might have fallen to the ground.

"Fang Yuan, you are responsible for this!"

Xiao Rui stared at Fang Yuan with an ugly expression, almost growling.

"Stupid, really stupid, I thought that Liaozhou was good, and Fang Shishi was good!"

"From what I can see now, everything is just a cover-up. The real Liaozhou governor is far from the governor of Liaozhou!"

"Fang Inspector, the truth wants to temporarily deprive you of your status as Inspector of Liaozhou, what do you have to say?"

Pei Ji said in a low voice.

He has learned the details from Pei Yonghan.

It was Pei Yonghan who cooperated with Qin Huaiyu, Cheng Chumo and others to target Fang Yuan.

Today, after the sons of the two princes were poisoned and it was determined that it was a fatal poison, they could take this opportunity to deprive Fang Yuan of his position as governor.

I have to say that Pei Yonghan's plan is really insidious and bold. He dared to use the sons of the two princes as bait, which is really not ordinary courage.

But it is precisely because of her boldness that even Princess Xiangcheng cannot refute her decision.

I just feel that Fang Yuan is a little cheaper, but it's a pity that he was killed not long ago.

"Pei Xiang, is it too late?"

Princess Xiangcheng frowned and said in a deep voice.

"Yes, Prime Minister Pei, is it too late?"

Li Ji and Zhang Gongjin also pleaded.

As for the others, they remained silent.

"He managed Liaozhou, but such a thing happened, a great dereliction of duty!"

"Are you questioning the truth and not knowing Tang Law?"

Pei Ji said coldly.

Sharp eyes swept over everyone present.

This old official, who didn't even give face to the emperor Li Shimin, got mad, and most people would not dare to stop him.

"Pei Xiang, I have something to say."

"Someone did this on purpose, please give me half a day to find out."

Fang Yuan took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.

After the words fell, Pei Yonghan shuddered, but soon returned to normal.

"no need!"

"All the gentlemen present are more experienced than you, you step down, Liaozhou is temporarily taken over by the truth!"

Pei Ji said incredulously.

Everyone's expression changed again, but they also didn't speak.

There is no problem at all in temporarily administering the land of a state with the honor of the prime minister.

"Pei Xiang is so arbitrary?"

"You just don't want to believe that the next official was wronged?"

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

"Pull it off!"

Pei Ji directly ordered Fang Yuan to be taken down.

Everyone was in an uproar, Xiao Rui's eyes sank, and he immediately called the soldiers to do it.

Seeing that Fang Yuan was about to be taken down, at this moment, there was a voice outside the door.

"I have an antidote, I have an antidote."

Soon, the shouter appeared.

Princess Xiangcheng was stunned when she saw it.

Isn't this the giant in Fang Yuan's mansion?

　Sorry for the late update, old Zhou's daughter-in-law passed out last night.At present, Lao Zhou is still going strong, and the update will not change for the time being. Thank you for your support, and I ask for your support. Please order it all!

　　
　
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