Chapter 283: Greeting in the Snow (Thanks to the book friend who likes mini for the reward!)

"Qiqige, if you really dislike Ye Mingsheng so much, there is no need to force yourself... If you are willing, I have prepared everything for you." Looking at this playmate who grew up with her, An Miaoyi said softly:

Hearing the meaning of An Miaoyi's words, Qiqige said firmly without any hesitation:
"Wherever the lady goes, I will go there!"

At this point, Qiqige seemed to remember something, and a bright red flush appeared on her face, as if she was a martyr who died heroically.
"At worst, I can just think of it as being possessed by a ghost..."

Seeing Qiqige like this, An Miaoyi couldn't help laughing and said:
"From Ye Mingsheng's style of doing things, he is resourceful, bold and reckless, and is definitely a tyrant. Why did he become so unbearable in your mouth, Qiqige?"

Hearing An Miaoyi's praise for Ye Mingsheng, Qiqige was undoubtedly even more angry. She continued:

“Miss, you have never seen Ye Mingsheng. If you had seen him, you would know how shameless he is. He has already taken in two concubines for his sexual pleasure before getting married. Not only that, he is also arrogant, rude and disrespectful…”

"OK OK."

Seeing that Qiqige was going to continue criticizing Ye Mingsheng, An Miaoyi interrupted her with a smile and handed a letter to Qiqige.

"Since you have already met Ye Mingsheng, please trouble Qiqige to go to Fengzhou again and give this letter to him!"

When she heard that she was asked to go find Ye Mingsheng, Qiqige's face immediately became aggrieved. However, even though she was a little reluctant, she still chose to obey An Miaoyi's orders unconditionally.

"When you meet Ye Mingsheng, if he asks you anything, just answer truthfully. I think Ye Mingsheng won't make things difficult for you. If you need anything, you can go to Dong Jianchuan for help. You two met in the mansion before." An Miaoyi carefully reminded:

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In Fengzhou in December, large flakes of snow are falling from the gray sky, and the white snowflakes are decorating the world.

Outside a post station thirty miles west of Fengzhou City, more than a dozen well-dressed officials, guarded by hundreds of fully armed soldiers, were quietly waiting for something...

These officials were headed by Liu Zhengxian, the Tongzhi of Fengzhou, followed by the judge Wang Jin. The remaining ten or so people were all officials of the ninth rank or above. They were all the parents of the people of Fengzhou and prominent figures.

"Master Liu, how long do you think it will take for our prefect to arrive?"

Although he was wearing thick cotton clothes and cotton boots, Wang Jin, whose body had been hollowed out by years of debauchery, still looked a little pale from the cold. As he spoke, he couldn't help but tighten his robe.

Upon hearing this, Liu Zhengxian looked to the west, but saw only a vast expanse of white. He then shook his head and said, "I don't know either, but didn't we just get some news? I think it should be soon. Let's wait and see!"

Hearing that Liu Zhengxian still had to wait, Wang Jin felt a little cold and could not bear it anymore. He kept stamping his feet and rubbing his hands, trying to warm himself up.

I started to hesitate in my heart, wondering whether I should go back to the inn. There was a stove and hot tea in the inn. In this horrible weather, drinking hot tea next to the stove would definitely be a very enjoyable thing...
Although he really wanted to go back to the post station, Wang Jin's reason told him that it would be better to stay here and wait for the arrival of the new Fengzhou prefect Murong Yuliang.

Although Wang Jin didn't know how he had offended Ye Mingsheng, the general who was like a living devil, but as an official for many years, he could still feel Ye Mingsheng's disgust and hatred for him from Ye Mingsheng's various actions.

This made Wang Jin very uneasy...

Although whether from a legal perspective or official rules, Ye Mingsheng, as a military officer and general of Fengzhou, had no right to govern him as a local official of Fengzhou.

But rules are rules, and reality is reality. If it were the imperial capital Luoan, it would be better, as everyone would still observe etiquette and laws in everything. But this is Liaoyang, the eastern border of the Great Zhou. The emperor is far away, and compared to etiquette and laws, violence is obviously more effective and more convincing here!

Ye Mingsheng, who holds a large number of troops, is bluntly the emperor of Fengzhou and holds the power of life and death.

During this period, Wang Jin had a deep understanding of Ye Mingsheng's iron-blooded tactics. Those corrupt officials who were ordered by Ye Mingsheng to have their properties confiscated and their heads executed would definitely not surrender.

This group of people have lived in Fengzhou for who knows how many generations. They have intricate connections at all levels in Fengzhou. Several families have united and created a lot of momentum. They want to deal with Ye Mingsheng and embarrass him...

However, Ye Mingsheng had no fear of the actions of these local bullies. He did not give anyone face and directly sent out a large army to suppress them forcefully. He used hundreds of heads hung at Caishikou to let the entire Fengzhou officialdom witness his, Ye Mingsheng's, thundering methods.

In addition to the stick, Ye Mingsheng also had carrots. He first rewarded many diligent and honest officials in his personal name, and personally promoted a group of officials. He actively won over these officials who were not valued in the officialdom and made them become his loyal followers.

Under Ye Mingsheng's combination of kindness and power, the face of Fengzhou's officialdom was completely changed in a short period of time. From then on, no one dared to neglect Ye Mingsheng's orders. His orders in Fengzhou were like imperial edicts and were implemented by officials at the fastest speed.

After witnessing Ye Mingsheng's methods, Wang Jin, who didn't know how he had offended Ye Mingsheng, was terrified. He often woke up from his dreams, fearing that Ye Mingsheng would kill him and hang his head in Caishikou that day.

After knowing that the newly appointed Fengzhou governor Murong Yuliang came from a powerful Murong family, Wang Jin immediately regarded Murong Yuliang as his life-saving straw. He wanted to surrender to Murong Yuliang, so as to obtain Murong Yuliang's protection and save his life from Ye Mingsheng...
Now it is unknown when Murong Yuliang will arrive. If Wang Jin returns to the post station to avoid the snow at this time, what will he do if he misses Murong Yuliang?
What impression did he give to the newly appointed Fengzhou prefect, his future life-saving straw?
(End of this chapter)