Chapter 563 – Come, Come, Come, Let Me Show You a Treasure (5)
“Hahaha— I’m dying of laughter, this baby couldn’t adapt to the environment, only to the live stream.”
“Lazy Homebody”: “There are always foolish mortals seeking death; isn’t living good enough?”
“Fairy Queen’s Crimson”: “The host’s words are retaliatory, it’s both a threat and an insult. If I were that governor, I’d be too embarrassed to show my face by now. As a regional ruler, he can’t protect the common people, and when disaster strikes, he doesn’t even know where to hide. Now that the host has reclaimed the land, driven away the robbers, and managed the territory properly, he wants to step forward and pressure people? Pfft!”
“My Pig Teammate”: “You can’t say that. These three counties don’t indeed belong to the host; after all, he’s still the governor.”
“Godly Rival Across the Table”: “So what if he’s the governor? Does that mean it’s hereditary, like father, like son? Fengyi County doesn’t belong to his family! When the Green Garment Army attacked, where were they? Did they rally the common people and soldiers to resist the invaders? They did nothing and fled somewhere to avoid the disaster; now that things are stable, they want to pick the fruits? How shameless! I support the host in her rebuttal.”
The governor of Fengyi County, Jiang Pengji, thought he had already perished in the military disasters.
Just as the audience stated, if you want to reap the fruits she has cultivated, who do you think you are to even try?
Sending a blustering superintendent to use authority to seize the three counties from her? Now that’s a beautiful daydream.
After a long pause, the superintendent gritted his teeth and said, “The two matters are not to be mixed; Liu county magistrate, don’t beat around the bush. We’re discussing your private mobilization of troops to occupy the three counties, not your personal conduct…”
Jiang Pengji snorted disdainfully, “How can’t they be mixed? When the Green Garment Army attacked, the governor didn’t stabilize the hearts of the people, didn’t lead the common people and soldiers to resist the external enemies; instead, he fled at night with his family and wealth. With just this matter alone, what face does he have to say I, Liu Xi, am wrong? Superintendent, you’re reminding me of something; if this gets written into an official report for the Emperor, how do you think His Majesty will adjudicate this?”
The superintendent’s face turned iron-grey, all color drained; facing the pressure she exerted, the overweight body shook like the wind-sifted chaff.
Running away from bandit troops without fighting, this alone was enough for the governor to lose his official position.
What’s even more shameless is that this governor thinks he can take advantage of Jiang Pengji, trying to snatch away her hard work and then claim the credit for driving away the Green Garment Army, writing an elegant report to curry favor with the Emperor and paving his path to success.
Such petty thoughts—how could they escape Jiang Pengji’s eyes?
The superintendent stuttered, “Liu county magistrate, you’re threatening me…”
Jiang Pengji replied calmly, “Reclaiming the three counties is my achievement! Even if I were willing to hand over the three counties to your family’s governor, let me ask—can he maintain the three counties with his meager capabilities? If he doesn’t have that ability, he shouldn’t take on this job. The enemy can destroy a county in just a few days, but it may take the common people three to five years to rebuild it. Superintendent, do you understand this principle?”
She nearly pointed at his nose, saying—You can’t do it!
Being questioned and mocked by such a young person, how could the superintendent maintain his dignity?
In the past, during inspections, which official didn’t flatter him?
Now that the glory is gone, he’s being rebutted by a newcomer; the disparity could be imagined.
The superintendent looked coldly at Jiang Pengji; his inner rage suppressed his fear as he forced a smile and threatened, “In that case, Liu county magistrate, go ahead. I’ll say something unpleasant: the officialdom is not child’s play; it’s not simply about how capable you are to rise quickly. The governor is giving you face; Liu county magistrate should be moderate and not go too far. If it weren’t for the governor valuing your father’s reputation, a report would have long since been sent to Chenzhou to draft charges against you! Perhaps it might even cost you your life.”
A mere county magistrate suing the governor? Who does this brat think he is?
Jiang Pengji scoffed, maintaining her calm demeanor, not in the least intimidated by the superintendent’s harsh words.
She clapped her hands, and the sound echoed crisply; the superintendent’s heart sank, growing restless.
Outside, Dian Yin heard the sound and entered holding a long box.
The superintendent’s eyes squinted as he struggled to open them, afraid to divert his gaze.
“What are you doing?”
Jiang Pengji said, “Let me show the superintendent a treasure.”
A treasure?
The superintendent’s mind buzzed; did Liu county magistrate seem tough on the surface but was actually scared?
If that were not the case, why would she want to show him a treasure?
In that moment, various thoughts flashed through the superintendent’s mind as he saw Dian Yin respectfully place the long box in front of him.
This formidable-looking Black-Faced Man’s careful demeanor further convinced the superintendent that there was something precious inside.
Heh, just now he was so rude to him, and now she wants to bribe him with treasures?
The superintendent sneered inwardly, feeling a sense of disdain for Jiang Pengji.
Was he that easy to appease?
Thinking this, he reached out to open the box, and inside lay an unparalleled sharp long knife. The flash of reflection stung his eyes.
The superintendent silently looked up at the half-squatting Dian Yin, who had already placed his hand on the knife’s hilt, easily lifting it and resting the blade against his own neck… Now the superintendent was frozen in shock, afraid to move a muscle.
“Liu, Liu county magistrate—”
The superintendent nervously gulped, beads of cold sweat starring to form on his forehead, the oily sweat sliding down his cheeks, drenching his collar, while his hefty body trembled like chaff—a truly pitiful sight.
“I think the superintendent’s brain must have quite a round quality; maybe hanging it on the door can ward off evil?”
Jiang Pengji asked Dian Yin, who was stern-faced, patiently awaiting orders from his lord.
“My brain can’t ward off evil…”
The superintendent said pitifully, even changing how he referred to himself.
Jiang Pengji stated, “In terms of officialdom, I’m just a young one; I naturally can’t compare with the seasoned superintendent. However, I do understand one thing: I have troops, and the governor has none. Even if His Majesty supports him, he still can’t reclaim the three counties, let alone defend them. Go back and convey my message to him. I respect him as the governor; if he doesn’t know his place… Haha, in the North, the situation is such that losing a couple of governors is too normal.”
The superintendent was boiling inside with rage, yet his life was more important; he hurriedly replied, “I understand; I will definitely relay your words.”
He could hardly conceal his own thoughts; Jiang Pengji was sharp enough to see through him.
She stood up, addressed Dian Yin, and commanded, “Properly entertain this superintendent; ensure he experiences our sincerity.”
Dian Yin grunted in acknowledgment, “I will obey; please rest assured, my lord, he will feel at home.”
The superintendent felt the sharp knife draw a thin trickle of blood on his neck, wishing he could cry but having no tears left.
Could someone hold the knife before talking?
