Chapter 210 Seventy percent, true immortal (additional 12, please subscribe)
This is an era where time is short and things are long.

The Ming Dynasty had two capitals and thirteen provinces, a vast territory that few people could truly understand.

Just like when people from the Central Plains go to the Western Regions, they will sigh that one place is as large as several provinces in the Central Plains.

But the population is not even as large as that of a prefecture in the Central Plains.

It happened in Huizhou Prefecture.

What was going on with Hai Rui eating pancakes and drinking water?

Not many people would know.

Except for the two guards who accompanied him all the way.

But far away in the capital.

Xu Fan, who had already eaten stewed beef tendon and beef trotter and drank warm coix seed wine, also had no idea what it would taste like to eat pancakes with plain water.

this world.

It is always everywhere and full of unevenness.

A sip of warm wine.

A mouthful of stewed soft and tender beef tendon.

at last.

Wine and food are available now.

Xu Fan's inner irritability was finally relieved a little.

Subsequently.

He put down his wine glass and chopsticks, and raised his hands with shaking arms.

Give it a tap.

Then a woman came in from outside holding a pipa.

Not long after.

Music sounds.

Xu Fan's expression became more relaxed.

By the time they were almost half full, the beef tendons and trotters in the pot were still not much less.

Xu Fan had already picked up a valuable Suzhou embroidered silk handkerchief and wiped his mouth.

Then he casually threw it into the pile of bones on the table.

At this moment.

An officer came in from outside.

"Ok?"

Xu Fan frowned slightly, showing his displeasure.

Usually when he has eaten and drunk enough, the music will stop.

Then the whole room was filled with confusion.

The appearance of the police.

Obviously it disrupted his plans.

The officer went to Xu Fan and said, "Sir, it's Yan Maoqing, the Left Vice-Chief Censor of the Censorate and the Imperial Commissioner for the Salt Administration and Taxation of Lianghuai Salt Administration, who wants to see you."

This official was actually brought from Xu Mansion to Shuntian Prefecture.

It is convenient to have someone who knows you well serving you.

Xu Fan looked confused and curious.

He glanced at the woman sitting opposite him playing the pipa and smiled slightly.

"Tell him to come in."

The officer nodded, with a respectful and humble attitude, and left cautiously.

Waited outside the house.

The officer, however, stood on the steps of the corridor with his head held high, looking at Yan Maoqing, the Left Vice-Minister of the Ming Dynasty, who had been waiting for a long time.

"My son wants to see you."

"Please come in."

Yan Maoqing had a smile on his face, and his staff and advisors followed him.

The two walked down to the corridor.

The officer stretched out his hand to stop the two men.

He didn't say anything either, just hummed and looked at the staff and advisors following behind Yan Maoqing.

Yan Maoqing immediately looked embarrassed and turned around to glare at his aide.

"Things that don't understand the rules."

"Don't you know he's waiting outside?"

"You can also see Master Xu?"

The aide bowed, bent over and nodded, then stopped outside.

Yan Maoqing then looked at the officer with a smile on his face.

"Ah."

"go in."

The officer nodded, allowing Yan Maoqing to enter the house.

Yan Maoqing, still smiling, walked past the officer, and the two of them stood beside each other.

A murderous look finally flashed in Yan Maoqing's eyes.

To the house.

Without waiting for Yan Maoqing to see clearly who was in the room.

He hurriedly bowed his hands, bent down and lowered his head.

"I am Yan Maoqing, your humble servant, and I pay my respects to Master Xu."

"I am sorry to bother you today and come to visit you. I really have no choice but to do so. I hope you will forgive me and be tolerant."

Yan Maoqing bent down and lowered his head, looking a little tired.

past.

I have always held my head high and chest puffed out, looking majestic and impressive.

Xu Fan, who was sitting at the table, just hummed and glanced at Yan Maoqing who was bending over there.

There was a playful look in his eyes.

Although he was not in Beijing yesterday, he was in Beijing a few days ago.

He also knew that Yan Maoqing had returned to Beijing with a large amount of silver and treasures.

Although it is not clear why this guy found me at the moment.

But, maybe it's an opportunity for you.

With the help of this damn thing, I can solve my predicament in Miyun.

Xu Fan said slowly, "I heard that the Chief Censor went to Lianghuai this time and did a very effective job, with remarkable results and fruitful results."

Yan Maoqing's forehead was already covered with sweat, but he could only smile and say, "My lord, you are too kind. I just relied on your majesty's grace and the majesty of the elder to not mess up my job."

When it comes to this.

Even Yan Maoqing felt extremely embarrassed.

past.

He was considered a core member of the Yan Party, but he had many conflicts with the Xu family.

Now we have to compromise like this.

Xu Fan hummed in confusion: "Lord?"

Yan Maoqing immediately explained: "It's Lord Xu!"

"Ah."

Xu Fan's expression softened: "In fact, it's just doing things for His Majesty and the court."

Talking.

Xu Fan glanced at Yan Maoqing.

The attitude is good.

Yan Maoqing could only smile dryly and accompany him.

Xu Fan's expression gradually became exaggerated, and he said with a smile: "Oh, I must have drunk too much. How could I let the Chief Censor stand for so long? Chief Censor, please sit down quickly. It's just right for you and I to drink a pot together."

As he spoke, Xu Fan's face was full of enthusiasm.

Yan Maoqing finally stood up with sweat all over his forehead and raised his head, but the smile on his face did not diminish.

Thanks to Xu Fan's cordial invitation, he was able to get half a seat.

Xu Fan then said, "I don't like to be served by others. I always eat and drink by myself. Please help yourself, Chief Censor. There will be no shortage of wine and meat."

Yan Maoqing shouted, "Mr. Xu has a refined taste."

Then he stood up again.

He first filled Xu Fan's glass of wine, and then poured himself another glass of wine.

Then he sat down again.

Without waiting for Yan Maoqing to toast.

Xu Fan then asked quietly, "Did the Chief Censor go to the residence of Lord Yan when he returned to the capital this time?"

He was asking knowingly.

Yan Maoqing also cooperated, with a sad look on his face: "I didn't expect that Lord Yan would be ill during this trip. I haven't seen him since I returned to Beijing. Lord Yan is now over 80 years old, but I don't know what happened to him..."

While talking, Yan Maoqing did not forget to look at Xu Fan.

And what he said was quite serious.

What they actually mean is that Yan Song is going to die.

Xu Fan smiled: "After all, I am old now, I hope I can live in peace."

Yan Maoqing followed the topic and began to explain himself: "Actually, the reason I came to look for Master Xu today was because I had completed my mission outside. But when I returned to Beijing, I didn't expect that Lord Yan was ill, so I couldn't report... So..."

He's just talking bullshit.

When it comes to tasks assigned to the court, you should hand them over to the court.

No one would go to Yan Song to report.

That’s it.

In fact, it is very clear.

Xu Fan understood.

"The Chief Censor is a capable official. Is there any chance that something could go wrong with his assignment?"

Yan Maoqing turned around and glanced at the woman who was playing the pipa.

Seeing Xu Fan was unmoved.

I had no choice but to continue: "In response to Master Xu, this is actually the case."

Xu Fan's face was calm.

Yan Maoqing said: "This time, I was ordered to go south to inspect the salt industry to make up for the salt taxes owed by the court. Now I have brought the silver back, but..."

Xu Fan deliberately said, "The number is short? This is a big problem. Your Majesty will not be happy."

"No no no."

Yan Maoqing shook his head repeatedly: "The silver is enough, but in the Huai River area, the gentry and merchants are very generous. After hearing about the hard work of the cabinet elders in the capital, they all raised their families to offer their money. Now I am bringing a group of women and a Kunqu opera troupe..."

Xu Fan frowned slightly: "That's all? This is not a big deal."

Yan Maoqing glanced at Xu Fan twice.

Know it in your heart.

If I want to borrow the power of the Xu family, I am afraid I will have to feed this son of a bitch in front of me.

He smiled and said, "Of course, there are also some places that voluntarily donated valuables and treasures. However, I am doing my job under the emperor's order, so it is difficult to tell whether it is a donation or not..."

Xu Fan sneered in his heart.

Yan Maoqing's idea was to use himself and Xu Jie to whitewash all the benefits he had gained in Lianghuai.

It just so happened that there were a lot of things going on in Miyun and progress was slow.

This is just like having a pillow when you feel sleepy.

He immediately said: "Since it is his own initiative to surrender, then he can naturally explain it clearly. The Chief Censor does not need to worry about such a small matter."

Yan Maoqing was delighted.

It looks like she's pregnant.

He immediately stretched out three fingers while holding the chopsticks.

But Xu Fan sat as steady as a mountain, not moving at all.

Yan Maoqing gritted his teeth, changed three fingers into five, and placed the chopsticks on the table.

But Xu Fan remained motionless.

Yan Maoqing couldn't help but feel angry, but he couldn't show it.

He is now in a desperate situation and is trying every possible means to save the situation.

then.

There was a bang.

Yan Maoqing slammed his hands on the table.

When Xu Fan frowned and looked over.

Yan Maoqing held the wine glass in his hand, put down three fingers and put them in his palm, showing seven fingers.

"Mr. Xu, I offer you a toast!"

Seventy percent.

This is the greatest benefit he can give.

No more.

Wouldn't this trip be in vain?

Xu Fan looked at the seven fingers.

A smile gradually appeared on his face.

This is reasonable.

That's sensible.

That's the rule.

He gradually laughed, holding the wine glass with one hand, and stood up.

"Hahahaha!"

"You are too polite, Chief Censor."

"I should toast you with this glass of wine!"

……

"Did Yan Maoqing go to Shuntian Prefecture?"

Yanfu.

Xu Wei, Zhou Yunyi and others have left quietly.

Lu Yi quietly entered the Yan Mansion from the house against the wall in the backyard.

Yan Shaoting looked at his brother-in-law who brought the latest news with a smile.

Lu Yi nodded: "He went in at dusk and hasn't come out yet. I sent someone to get closer in the dark. It seems he was drinking and chatting."

Yan Shaoting smiled silently, his eyes flickering.

"It seems that our Lord Xu, who is the second assistant minister, is too busy with state affairs to discipline his children."

Lu Yi said, "The Xu family has a private house in South City. Countless large vehicles entered tonight. They were all covered with oilcloth, but they were quite heavy."

Yan Shaoting turned his head and stared at Lu Yi.

After a long silence.

Lu Yi felt a chill on his back and turned to look away.

I'm afraid my brother-in-law is going to cheat me again.

Yan Shaoting asked quietly, "Yucheng, do you think there are real gods in this world?"

Lu Yi shook his head: "Probably not."

"No!"

Yan Shaoting smiled and shook his head with a serious look.

"I think it's Master Zhang who has been living in our house these days."

"He's a real god!"

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