Became a feudal lord in the late Northern Song Dynasty

Chapter 11 Framed
  Liu Ling began to try various sports very early in his previous life, such as archery and horse riding. He was even considered very talented by the coaches. However, he suddenly suffered a serious illness and his body was completely destroyed.

Only the skills and knowledge that I have mastered remain in my mind to some extent.

Only, from beginning to end, he had no deep understanding of the four words "human feelings and sophistication."

The people in front of him, headed by Chen Liang, were undoubtedly the local gangsters in the city. Before Liu Ling had time to find them, these people came over on their own, and they were so enthusiastic.

In front of them, Liu Ling opened the wooden box. Inside were a piece of land deed and a deed of sale, which represented the shops and the servants inside.

"How dare Liu accept such a generous gift? Everyone, why don't you just take it back?"

Chen Liang saw the faint smile on Liu Ling's face and guessed that he had accepted it. He quickly smiled and said: "With generals guarding Rongcheng, we ordinary people can live with peace of mind. This is not a sign of respect. Just to express our gratitude." Of filial piety."

Liu Ling hummed, put the wooden box away, handed it to Zhang Wu next to him, and nodded.

"I see your filial piety."

Seeing him nodding, a middle-aged man next to him was overjoyed and said quickly:

"Well, I happen to have a few things that I want to tell you, General."

"shut up."

Chen Liang immediately stopped him and turned to look at Liu Ling with another smile.

"Five days from now, it will be the first day of the first lunar month. The villain's son will get married and have a banquet with guests and friends. By chance, a noble person like you, General, is here. I hope General, if you can, come and have a glass of wedding wine."

The middle-aged man was also a shopkeeper. Thinking of giving a gift, he immediately urged people to do things.

But Chen Liang knows that there are no such rules in the world. Giving gifts in person is okay, but these business matters cannot be settled in a few sentences. If you think about buying this young general with a few land deeds, , and telling him to do things arrogantly will definitely have the opposite effect.

It's better to find an excuse and invite Liu Ling to a banquet when the time comes. Let's entertain him with delicious food and drinks, and let everyone sit down and chat slowly.

Thinking of this, Chen Liang smiled respectfully on his face, cupped his hands and said, "The general must have business when he comes to the office, so I won't bother you. After a while, I will ask the butler to send you an invitation, and I ask you, general, to show your respect."

"it is good."

He didn't want to hit the smiling man, not to mention that he had given him a few shops. Liu Ling heard the implication of his words and nodded in agreement. After the group of people dispersed, he walked into the government office.

The front hall of an official office is usually used to decide cases and make judgments, and it also serves as a meeting hall.

Xiao Zhixian lives in the back house of the government office. The housekeeper said that he was still sleeping at the moment. Liu Ling shook his head and asked: "Where are Rongcheng's official documents and files usually placed?"

"They are all piled up in the government treasury. The key is in Master Huang's hands. I will find him for you now."

"No need."

Liu Ling stretched out his hand to turn the lock and said with a smile:

"Xiao Zhixian is sleeping soundly. I'm afraid Chief Huang has something to do. He won't be able to come for a while. It's not going to delay my work. I'm anxious to read the case file. Come on, smash it open."

"This" the old housekeeper was stunned and immediately wanted to stop him. Zhang Wu had already picked up a broken brick and pushed the old housekeeper away. He aimed at the lock twice and smashed it open.

When he opened the door, he was greeted by a smell of decay. Liu Ling frowned slightly and saw that the bookshelf inside was filled with case files and documents. He walked over and picked up a book at random. He vaguely recognized it as an account book and flipped through a few pages. Put it away and picked up another one to check.

When Xiao Zhixian finally got up from his concubine, he hurriedly ran out with his clothes on. He saw dozens of tall and round soldiers standing in the corridor. The leader Zhang Wu stopped in front of him. Xiao Zhixian caught a glimpse of the saber on his waist. He didn't dare to mess around, so he had to apologize and said with a smile:
  "Little brother, please excuse me. I want to go in and talk to you, General Liu."

"The general is looking at the case file, please don't disturb me if nothing happens."

Zhang Wu had an expression of indifference that could repel people thousands of miles away.

Xiao Zhixian was stunned and cursed in his mind. He looked up and saw Liu Ling slowly walking out with a few books, and his heart immediately skipped a beat.

"Hey, you got up so early?"

When Liu Ling saw his appearance, he had already begun to organize his words in his mind. After a moment, without waiting for Xiao Zhixian's reply, he raised the books and files in his hand.

"You're here just in time, magistrate. I just saw something interesting, and I want to talk to you." "General, if you have any questions, it's okay to ask."

"Sorry, I have to write something first."

Liu Ling patted a soldier and said, "Go to the room and take out the paper and pen for me."

"promise."

Seeing Liu Ling's businesslike appearance, Xiao Zhixian felt his whole body start to get chills. Moreover, he still remembered that when we were drinking last night, Liu Ling said personally that he was illiterate and could not read Chinese characters!

"Liu is not good at writing. Please ask Magistrate Xiao to write this letter for you."

".good."

Paper and pen were brought, and Xiao Zhixian's hands were shaking a little. He took a deep breath, moistened the tip of his pen with some ink, and was ready to start writing.

"On a certain year, month, and day, Rongcheng horse merchant Huan secretly bought 28 slave horses from Tonliao people and sold them to the Song Dynasty. Before leaving, because of trivial matters, he killed a maidservant with a stick and took her body out. Buried outside the city.

The maid's sister escaped from the Hu family and filed a complaint in the government office. You accepted the bribe from the Hu family, sentenced her sister to a fugitive slave, dismissed the lawsuit, and handed her over to the Hu family. Soon after, she was also ravaged to death by the Hu family. "

Xiao Zhixian's hands began to tremble uncontrollably. He didn't know why Liu Ling suddenly mentioned such a thing.

Moreover, he clearly remembered that this was not what was written in the case file!

Even if he accepted bribes and committed misdeeds with the Hu family, he couldn't honestly record his crimes in the case file like a diary, right?
  Suddenly a flash of understanding flashed through his mind, and just as he was about to ask, Liu Ling raised his index finger to his mouth and let out a soft "shhh".

"Xiao Zhixian, Liu is just a military general. You have to take care of the civil affairs, but I didn't expect that something like this happened. Tsk, since Liu saw it, you can't ignore it."

"But I have done something wrong, so why would the general frame us?"

Xiao Zhixian gritted his teeth and said.

He finally heard the confidence in Liu Ling's tone.

It is true that this is not what is written in the case file, and what Liu Ling is holding may not even be those few cases.

but,
  "Whatever I say is what I say. Even if I say it to Mr. Guo, he will only believe what I say."

There's someone above me!
  Liu Ling admired Xiao Zhixian's expression and put his arms around his shoulders with a smile.

"What are the Song and Jin people talking about now? It is estimated that soon, the land of Yanyun will be owned by the Song Dynasty.

As for Xiao Zhi County, you have worked hard in Rongcheng over the years and have made great achievements. I am willing to give you some credit. If you add some management, it is not impossible for you, a small county magistrate, to be promoted to the top. "

Liu Ling's voice was like a devil's whisper. Xiao Zhixian narrowed his eyes and made calculations in his mind.

Yes, this Liu Ling is a close general of Duke Guo, and he may have heard some rumors.

"General, please tell me what you want to do."

He said with a gloomy expression.

Even if he was moved by what Liu Ling hinted at, Xiao Zhixian's impression of Liu Ling was extremely bad.

"I want this Rongcheng."

"You are already the general of Rongcheng, what else do you want?" Xiao Zhixian said sarcastically.

"If you want to be an official in Yanjing City next, then listen to me and work honestly."

Liu Ling put his arms around Xiao Zhixian's shoulders, leaned into his ear, and whispered: "I have sent people to Duke Guo to ask him to send another victorious army. It will be okay if you don't agree. When the time comes, the sword will not be there." The one with long eyes.”

(End of this chapter)