Chapter 32 Chapter nine

In the early morning of the next day, Duke Di changed into his official uniform and was preparing for the bearer guards to go to Juancheng. The clerk on duty came to report that two monks had come to Puci Temple, saying that they had brought some letters from Master Lingde. Di Gong ordered the study to see him.Two monks, one old and one young, walked into the study respectfully, folded their palms together and lowered their eyes.Di Gong saw that they all wore yellow tribute satin cassocks, with amber beads hanging under their necks, they were very luxurious. The old monk said: "Master Lingde of our temple ordered the young monk to convey his greetings to the governor, and offer a small gift. I hope the master will accept it with a smile." He turned to look at the young monk.The little monk understood, stepped forward and gently placed a small yellow silk bag on Di Gong's desk.

Hong Canjun thought that Di Gonghui's anger would rise immediately, so he scolded the two monks severely and threw back the bribe.Because Hong Canjun knew that what Di Gongsheng hated the most was that officials took bribes and corrupted the law.He has never seen Mr. Di accept a penny in bribes, and once he finds out that his subordinate officials and yamen have such deeds, he will severely sanction and impose heavy penalties. However, what surprised Hong Canjun was that Di Gong accepted the yellow satin bag with a smile this time, and thanked him again and again.On the one hand, he said: "Master Lingde is bothering you. You go back and pass on the message to Master. I, Di, have always respected Buddhism and the Three Jewels. I have accepted Master's kindness. I will thank you again at the Dangzhibao Temple and listen to gold and jade."

The old monk said again: "Master Lingde has something else to ask the monk to report to the master. Yesterday a bad man came to our temple, claiming to worship the Buddha and burn incense, but he pretended to visit the temple, looking around, looking around, and using an ingot The counterfeit silver defrauded two strings of copper coins from the temple. I hope that the master will issue a clear order to stop this kind of evil behavior that pollutes the solemn Buddhadharma and desecrates the quiet sanctuary." Di Gong nodded in agreement, knowing in his heart that Tao Gan must be smart, and recklessly lost the unannounced visit to Puci Temple, revealing his whereabouts, which aroused Lingde's suspicion.He sighed, and told the two monks to return to the monastery for the time being, and punish those who bluff and cheat in the future.

After the monk left, Di Gong ordered Hong Canjun to open the yellow silk bag, and saw that there were three ingots of gold ingots and three ingots of silver ingots inside, which were heavy, shiny, and red eyes.Di Gong asked Hong Canjun to re-wrap the six ingots of ingots in yellow silk and put them in the silver cabinet of the inner office.He also ordered him to stay in the yamen to handle some daily affairs, while he set off for official affairs in Juancheng County. The eight-person sedan chair was ready in the front yard of the yamen hall, and Lu Bu and Yi Cong stood waiting respectfully, with a very majestic momentum.Di Gong was overjoyed, lifted the curtain of the sedan chair, and ordered to set off.

The big sedan chair meanders out of the gate of the state government office, and the gongs are beeping, and the front is shouting and the back is embracing.Di Gong looked from inside the sedan chair and saw the people on the street running away one after another, and some of them had sullen gleams in their eyes.He couldn't help but let out a long breath, and took out Liang Ouyang's case file and read it carefully. After dark, Duke Di's sedan chair and horse party arrived at Juancheng County. Juancheng County Magistrate Lu Dashou led all the yamen to wait at the gate of the county yamen, with lanterns and torches shining like daylight.Di Gong got off the sedan chair, and the magistrate of Lu County, together with the county magistrate, the chief bookkeeper, and the recorder, etc., visited and greeted each other, and then entered the hall of the county government office.

In the hall, the lights and candles were shining, silk and bamboo were played, and a sumptuous public banquet was set up early, and the waiters were busy. Di Gong happily entered the table, and Lu Dashou, the county magistrate, the master book, and the recorder sat down in order.Lu Dashou also specially invited the most outstanding poets and famous Danqing masters in Juancheng to accompany him at the banquet.On the wine table, it is rare to eat and cook exotic products, and the fruits are fresh. Di Gong said: "Today, I am on my way to Juancheng. I am not here for official business. I dare not refuse because of the kind banquet hosted by all the ministers. In fact, the cars and sedan chairs are exhausted all day, and the official party is full of thunder. You don't have to." Restricted, it's rare to have a good time." As he spoke, he leaned back and drank a cup first.

The people in the seat are a little relaxed.Although Di Gong is the boss, he has never been arrogant and domineering.On weekdays, they are mostly gentle and generous to their subordinates, a group of harmony, and there is no gap between each other.If a subordinate breaks the law, Mr. Di will punish him for fear that it will not hurt, and punish him for fear that it will not be severe. ——Di Gong is like a merciless fire. The magistrate of Lu County and Di Gong were Jinshi in the same year, and they had some friendship, so they knew Di Gong's heart very well.Although he is a bureaucrat now, he is not very afraid.And knowing that he didn't come here for official business today, he was happy to entertain with singing and dancing with stringed pipes, which made Di Gong happy.

After drinking for three rounds, the people in the seat gradually felt refreshed.Magistrate Lu clapped his hands, and a group of girl musicians surrounded him. Four gorgeous maikos swayed out to the beat of sandalwood, silk and bamboo, knelt down and kowtowed to the seat, then flicked their long sleeves and danced in a row.The music is soft and graceful, and the dance is whirling.All the people in the seat applauded and applauded, and the wine became stronger and stronger. Di Gong happily drank a few more cups, and played with the empty wine cup in his hand, and signaled to the county magistrate Lu with his eyes.

The county magistrate of Lu knew that Mr. Di's visit to Juancheng this time was not for official business, but he must have private matters to ask, so it is inconvenient for the public to speak.Knowing it in his heart, he immediately bit his ear with the county magistrate next door.The county magistrate stood up drunk and said: "The lowly ranks are too weak to drink, and they feel their bodies are floating. I am afraid that I will show my ugly face in front of the governor, so I retreat first and leave. Lord Fuwang forgive me." Di Gong smiled and nodded, but did not hold back.So the county magistrate and everyone withdrew from the table one by one.

Lu County Magistrate said: "Master Di, please use catfish. Come, come, drink a few more cups, you must have a good time tonight, and you will live up to this fat, sweet and delicious brew, and the beauties sing and dance." Di Gong was not happy, and said seriously: "I have something to ask you today, fortunately don't refuse." The county magistrate of Lu had already prepared: "My lord, it doesn't matter what you say, and I am willing to follow the example of dogs and horses in a humble position." "Dashou has a discerning eye, and he can guess a few points. In fact, there is no need to go around the corner. The Yazhai is cold, and I often feel lonely. I secretly admire the wind and moon in Juancheng. I am here today. I feel very comfortable. I wonder if Dashou can choose for me. Buy one or two women to break the silence of the official career and spend the evening."

County Magistrate Lu said with a smile, "What's so difficult about these small things? I don't know what kind of woman Mr. Di likes. ——Slightly explaining the style, the exquisite and clear Xiaojiabiyu, or the elegant and graceful, beautiful and artistic fireworks." Digong smiled and shook his head. "I don't want any of these two types, but two fans who are bold and careful, gentle in love, and hot in sex are enough." "It's easy to handle. Don't bother Mr. Di Laodi, the humble manager will handle this matter safely. Oh, how did Mr. Di see those four women in Shijian?" Di Gongdao: "The four women at the banquet have good looks, are good at dancing and singing, and presumably they are the heads of the famous concubine of Juancheng Fangsi. How dare I take what others like to satisfy my selfish desires." The county magistrate of Lu was silent for a long time, nodding frequently, while sending word that Director Yin would come. Here Di Gong, Lu Dashou just drank a cup of wine, and Director Yin came in a hurry.Seeing the banquet scene, he quickly bowed and saluted, and said, "Greetings to Lord Di and Lord Lu, and I will wait for your orders." The county magistrate Lu went to Manager Yin to whisper a few words into Mr. Yin's ear, Mr. Yin nodded his head, and then stepped back slowly. When Di Gong saw that Director Yin had withdrawn, he asked some questions about the county government affairs, and the magistrate of Lu County reported the facts one by one.Lu County is prosperous this year, with extraordinary talent and contentment, more than enough to govern a small county of 70,000 to 80,000 people.Therefore, in the spare time of the public house, I will express my happiness in poetry, wine, singing and dancing. Not long after, Director Yin brought two graceful young women in red and green to the table to greet Duke Di and County Magistrate Lu. Di Gong saw that the two girls were very handsome. Although the rouge on their faces was very rough, there was a dewy and childish look between their brows and eyes.Di Gong asked them their surnames, ages, and places of origin, and the two girls lowered their heads, their faces swelled, and they answered each other with a very sharp tongue.Duke Di was very satisfied. It turned out that the two women, one named Huang Xing and the other named Bitao, were both 21 years old. Because of the flooding of the Yellow River in their hometown, they were tricked into buying Juancheng as prostitutes two years ago. ——Di Gong felt very sympathetic for it. Di Gong called them to sit at the same table, and the two hurriedly poured two cups of wine and offered them to Di Gong and Lu County Magistrate respectfully.The county magistrate of Lu saw that Mr. Di was happy and satisfied, so he waved his hand to signal Director Yin to step down.So the yamen servants withdrew the remnants of the seats, and served a table of wine and dishes again, with water and land delicacies, which were very beautiful.They didn't drink until the second watch, and then they broke up, and went back to the yamen's house to sleep. Di Gong was slightly intoxicated, he pulled the sleeve of County Magistrate Lu and said, "Thank you brother for your kindness." He took out two ingots of gold ingots and one ingot of silver ingots from his sleeve and handed them to Magistrate Lu. "The two ingots of yellow are regarded as buying gold, and the ingot of white is a reward for my younger brother. I also need my younger brother, Huang Xing, and Bitao to pack up, and return to Puyang with me in a sedan chair tomorrow morning."