Crowned with Pearls

   Chapter 971 Chapter 170 · Treat

   Now where does Liao Jingxu have time to meet the local gentry, he waved his hand in a distraught: "No!"

   The chief guard did not retreat, and reminded softly: "Sir, at this time, it's better to meet."

   Seeing Liao Jingxu looking at him, the chief guard did not dodge, but continued: "Presumably His Highness wants to see, after all, there are people from the Ji family."

  Liao Jingxu immediately understood the meaning of his subordinates. The local gentry were famous local families, and they were generally very talkative in the local area. Generally, those who were officials had to have a good relationship with them. Xiao Heng is here to pacify the chaos, and it stands to reason that they can be used.

  Originally, Liao Jingxu wanted to take the initiative in front of Xiao Heng, so he did not want to introduce these gentlemen to Xiao Heng.

   However, this is naturally inappropriate at this time.

   On the contrary, it should be the other way around, it is a favor.

He quickly made a decision, and went over to tell Xiao Heng about the matter, adding: "The Ji family was originally a Dali family, they, the Yang family and the Mu family are three pillars in Dali, and the three families are very prestigious in Dali. , but later, there was an infighting in the Ji family, and the owner of the family had an accident, and he was run out of Dali. But this is the case. They still have many shops in Dali, and there are industries such as Chashan. They have always heard about things over there. Very fast."

   Xiao Heng himself planned to use the power of the local prominent family to calm the chaos together. Hearing this, there was no reason to disappear, so he nodded and said, "In that case, let's meet."

  The Ji family and several local aristocratic families came over to greet Xiao Heng.

  Because the flower shed was for those who were injured, Xiao Heng now met them in a tent that was temporarily set up.

  The head of the Ji family, Mr. Ji, hurried over to see the ceremony, and stood up tremblingly: "His Royal Highness is here, and the Caomin and others have lost their way, please forgive me."

   In fact, there is no way to welcome them from afar. When they greeted them just now, they were also in the crowd, but they were not ranked. Moreover, there were also injuries and accidents.

The reason why these people came to see each other is that everyone knows the purpose of each other. They are new to the imperial commissioner and still have such a high status, so many of the policies set before will naturally change, and if these changes are not followed The local family knew that they would inevitably suffer heavy losses.

   Therefore, it is very necessary to come and worship the pier.

   Xiao Heng smiled: "What did the eldest say, you also retired from the seat of the Dali general? You are also an old man of the country, and this palace only respects, how can you blame it?"

Mr. Ji lowered his posture and shook his head hurriedly: "What Your Highness said really made Caomin more ashamed. Now Caomin has no official position and dare not be called His Highness. His Highness came from a long way, and Caomin dared to ask for His Highness to receive the wind. Washing the dust, His Highness Wanwang condescends with a condescension."

   Mr. Ji was indeed the Dali general back then, which is also the meaning of the balance of the court. He gave the chieftain's seat to the Mu family, and gave the general's seat to Mr. Ji, so that the two families could check and balance each other.

  In the end, of course, Mr. Ji lost his official position. This is what Liao Jingxu said before.

   Therefore, the current attitude of the Ji family is worth pondering.

   Xiao Heng raised his eyebrows and agreed.

   Mr. Ji breathed a sigh of relief, and thanked Xiao Heng in relief.

After they all retreated, Xiao Heng looked at Mr. Cui: "Among these gentlemen, the Ji family and the Mu family have a grudge, and they are so eager to avenge the revenge of the past through the imperial court. Others, such an attitude I'm more afraid that I want to take a look at Ben Gong's attitude."

   They are local famous families, and their business is all over the place, so relatively, it is impossible to have no contact with Mufu.

   And to what extent, only God knows.

   So they are so eager, and many people come to check the situation.

  If Xiao Heng is weak and incompetent, no different from the imperial envoys sent by the imperial court before, then they are naturally the same as before.

   And if not, they have to be prepared.

Seeing that Xiao Heng understood everything, Cui Daru smiled and said, "Yeah, it's the incident of His Highness's attack today, I can't say, there are people in the family who knew about it in advance. It's not that the ministers thought them bad, but It's human nature. For example, on the specific date of His Highness, we only sent someone to send a message to Lord Liao yesterday, and Lord Liao came to greet him. Even if we incited the people to give us a slap in the face, in fact, the defense was all about it. Strict, but still being exploited, don't think too much, there must be a ghost like Wei Desheng who has not been caught. Since this is the case among the officials, let alone the gentry."

   Fourth Master Cui said on the side: "They are so thieves on both sides of the wall. But, since he knows that some of them are close to Mufu, His Highness also promised to go to Ji's house for a banquet, is this appropriate?"

Cui Daru glanced at his son, and felt that his son was indeed very talented in business when he was in the Cui family, but in terms of politics, he still lacked a little understanding, so he shook his head: "What's wrong with this? Naturally If you want to go, not only to go, but also to go with great fanfare, everyone will know the attitude of His Highness, the Ji family will be reassured, if other noble families simply want to have a good relationship with His Royal Highness, then they should know that they can no longer have a relationship with His Highness. Mu Mansion has a connection, and if it has bad intentions, how could they miss such a good opportunity to go to the Ji Family? At that time, which aristocratic families are biased towards Mu Mansion, it is self-evident."

   Fourth Master Cui suddenly realized.

   The things outside are almost done, Liao Jingxu personally came over to invite Xiao Heng into the city.

   said uneasily: "I want to apologise that Your Highness has been placed in the Governor's Yamen."

   Xiao Heng raised his hand: "You don't need to say this, Master Liao arranged it by himself."

   Liao Jingxu made arrangements on his own.

   Su Yao was also busy for a while, and Xiao Heng saw that she was a little tired, so he had tea brought over, and then whispered to her about going to Ji's house for a banquet: "When the time comes, will you go too?"

Liao Jingxu and others still don't know Su Yao's identity, but this is actually something that can't be hidden. After all, Su Yao is a girl, a girl, so she doesn't get more attention. If she doesn't reveal her identity, those people will instead Think more.

   It's just that everyone still thinks it's strange that Yong Dingbo came to fight with his younger sister, which is really an anecdote. I've heard of people who want to bring their wives to fight, but never heard of people who also bring their sisters. This uncle doesn't know what's going on.

   But seeing His Highness, none of them have any opinions. Although the officials in Yunnan are strange, no one will bring it up.

   (end of this chapter)