After coming out of the restaurant and looking at the bustling streets and the endless stream of people, Du Zhongxiao said: "Why can't such a prosperous place be managed well? There must be so many cases? It's much easier to make money now, isn't it good for everyone to live and work in peace?"

Tao Shiqi said: "The desires are hard to fill. If you earn more, you still want to earn more. In addition, the government is not ineffective in governing the government, so the powerful people in the local area will do whatever they want. In addition, there are many people coming from other places, and those who want to get rich overnight will do everything they can."

Du Zhongxiao nodded, walked along the road with Tao Shiqi, and looked at the streets in Ye County. Not far away, he saw someone crying and scolding on the side of the road. When he heard that it was because someone had just stolen money. There were many people standing around, watching the fun there.

Tao Shiqi said: "This is a daily thing, and it is not uncommon to happen several times every day. There are many people on this street who make a living by stealing and robbing, so you have to be extra careful when walking on the road. Therefore, if there is no need for anything, we don't come easily."

Du Zhongxiao wanted to say why the government ignored it. When he thought of the number of people in the Ye County Government, he shook his head and was too lazy to speak. It is estimated that the thieves in Ye County had already divided the territory, and the officials of the county government knew it, but they just ignored it.

Thinking of this, Du Zhongxiao looked at the crowds on the street and sighed secretly. Establishing an iron prison by himself opened an industrial door for the world. After a few years, he didn't expect it to be like this. The desires are hard to fill. Tao Shiqi's words are right. People's greed is really unfounded. The positive meaning is to let rich people invest money where they need it, and do more and more. Negative meaning is to have no constraints, no government governance, and do whatever they want. How to manage and guide is a very complicated issue.

After walking along the way, Du Zhongxiao watched the lively and chaotic streets and had a deeper understanding of Ye County.

The chaos in Ye County is one aspect, which seriously affects the lives of the people here. But on the other hand, the chaos here increases the vitality of the local area. As long as there are opportunities to make money, everyone will come here to open factories. There are not many officials in the county government office, but they can still manage the city walls. If you live well, then try to make money and move to the city. If you are outside the city, you have to endure the chaos here.

How to retain the vitality here and allow the people to live and work in peace is a problem that is not easy to solve.

When he returned to the inn, he had just had a cup of tea. The county magistrate came over and bowed to Du Zhongxiao: "Zhongcheng, Bao Tixing just now sent someone to come, saying that the country gentry invited all the officials to Qingfeng Tower tonight. They sent people to the inn to invite him to the inn in the afternoon, but Zhongcheng happened to be not here."

Du Zhongxiao thought about it and refused. When he remembered the local affairs, he still needed these big investors to cooperate. He nodded and said, "Okay, I understand."

The official secretary said: "In the evening, they will send someone to invite him, and the younger one will just inform you."

After saying that, he said goodbye.

The official secretary left, and Du Zhongxiao said: "These local tyrants, the government has tried the case of Jian Guanwai once before coming to invite us. Perhaps it is because they don't have to be strong when they check the case, so they have the courage. Jian Hui's case is afraid it is not that easy."

Tao Shiqi said: "That's natural. Although some of these local tyrants have conflicts, they are also in the same spirit. However, although Jian Yuanwai is a local native, he is not the most powerful official in Ye County. Those rich families may not be able to respect him. Now they are hired as officials, but they are afraid of other things."

Du Zhongxiao said: "I have already found out clearly that Jian Yuanwai is just a middle-aged and rich family in Ye County, and is not considered a top tycoon. But he was originally an indigenous person in Ye County, and he has power in the county government, and is not as good as others. No matter what, I will meet them tonight. You have lived here these days, and we haven't seen each other for many years, so I will talk to you together."

Tao Shiqi agreed. His identity in the Iron Supervision Bureau is important and is beyond the ordinary people's comparison. It's nothing to take a few days off.

In the evening, several top wealthy families in Ye County came to the inn to welcome Du Zhongxiao to the banquet. As the chief censor, Du Zhongxiao is one of the most powerful officials in the court now, and these wealthy families also attach great importance to it. In the afternoon, I asked the chief clerk to say that he was afraid that Du Zhongxiao would leave again and could not find anyone in the evening. If they really went out, they would come to invite him in person.

After the ceremony, everyone sat down, and Du Zhongxiao ordered tea to come.

A thirty-something official bowed and said, "I was named Zou in Xia, and I was originally from Chenzhou. Because I saw that Ye County is convenient for transportation, I came here to open several factories to make some money. Tonight, I asked the Prime Minister and several officials to drink a glass of wine in Qingfenglou. Local affairs depended on the officials, and I hope my husband would like to appreciate the glory of the prime minister."

After hearing this, the other members of the staff invited each other.

Du Zhongxiao looked at this Zou Yuanwai, who was only in his thirties and was the youngest among the people. He had a medium figure, sharp eyebrows and eyes, and looked extremely energetic. Needless to ask, this person must be the leader of these people. At this age, it will definitely not be easy to achieve his current status.

After inviting someone to use tea, Du Zhongxiao said, "Since you are here to invite me, I have no reason not to go. Although Ye County is a small place, its industry and commerce are very developed, and many people have emerged. You are all relying on by the court, so you don't need to be too polite."

Everyone hurriedly said that they didn't dare.

Mr. Zou said: "When the Prime Minister arrived, we wanted to invite each other that night, but we were afraid that our husband would be tired from rushing on the road, so we waited for a few days. Although Ye County is small, it is located on the important road between the north and the south. My husband can taste the local flavor."

Du Zhongxiao said, "Everyone is intent. It's not too early, so let's go now. Just drink two glasses of wine, don't spend too much."

Everyone stood up, surrounded Du Zhongxiao in the middle, left the inn, and headed towards Qingfeng Tower.

Qingfeng Tower is near the station and is one of the best restaurants in Ye County. Unlike other places, Qingfeng Tower is not an official restaurant. No one can build such a restaurant in Ye County. This restaurant is funded by several large households, and it is specially organized to entertain people.

When I arrived at the restaurant, I saw a very large colorful building in front of me, filled with radiant escorts. In front were more than a dozen servants, all of whom were less than twenty years old, with soap clothes and silk boots, which looked very energetic. When I saw Du Zhongxiao and his party, four servants immediately rushed up and led everyone into it without giving instructions. From the veranda to the backyard, the sound of silk and bamboo were hidden among the flowers and trees, and the crisp singing sounds.

The servant led a small pavilion covered by bamboo and wood, and let everyone in. There were two tables inside, and candles were lit around it, which was very bright. No one came yet, and I don’t know whether those people were waiting elsewhere or not.

Mr. Zou gave Du Zhongxiao to the seat and said, "Don't think it's simple, just use some wine and food to teach us."

Du Zhongxiao looked at everyone, smiled and sat down, without saying a word.

Several officials followed Zou and sat down one after another. There were several seats in the middle, and it was thought that it was Bao Ke and others.

In terms of status, Bao Ke is far from Du Zhongxiao as a founder. The officials went to invite Du Zhongxiao, and Bao Ke and others could only arrive later, so as not to be indecent as to come early. Moreover, today they went to test Bai Zhengran's body, so things would come naturally late.

Mr. Zou invited tea, pointed to the several members sitting, and introduced them to Du Zhongxiao one by one. He said to the last one, "This is Mr. Zhu from this county, and he is also the largest grain merchant in the county. He has wealth in his family. Zhu and Mr. Zhu have known each other since childhood. He used to do business together, picking up iron pieces from the slag of the iron supervisor and making some money. Later, when the business was big, he stopped doing that business."

Du Zhongxiao knew that it was not that they stopped doing that business, but that the Iron Supervisor was doing too big and took the business back. In the county towns of Iron Supervisor and Ye County, the roads were paved with slag and were extremely flat, and now they were all doing it.

Speaking of Jian Yuanwai, Du Zhongxiao told Zhu Yuanwai: "Jian Yuanwai changed the loan note for the Bai family's land and forced a person to die. He is now in the prison of Ye County. Do you all know?"

Mr. Zhu hurriedly bowed: "Return to my husband, this case is very controversial. Now everyone in Ye County is aware of it, and the young people all know it."

Du Zhongxiao nodded and asked, "What do you think is the guilt of what Jian Man Wai did?"

After hearing this, everyone didn't say anything and looked at Zou Yuanwai beside Du Zhongxiao.

Zou Yuanwai coughed and said, "My husband, in our opinion, Jian Yuanwai is too anxious to make money. Now, the most cost-effective thing to open a factory is naturally to use hydraulic power. The most suitable place around Ye County is the Bai family's land. To be honest, how can the Bai family be compared to opening a factory? If Jian Wai does this, he will not be able to save that piece of land in two years-"

Du Zhongxiao said lightly: "What do you mean, if you don't do this, there will be someone else doing it?"

Seeing that Du Zhongxiao looked bad, Zou Yuanwai hurriedly said, "My husband misunderstood. What I mean is that Bai Zhengran sooner or later understands that his land is going to open a factory. It's just that the price is more expensive and he always wants to sell it. Jian Yuanwai couldn't afford that much money and wanted to go there, but something happened."

Du Zhongxiao said: "He is an illegal crime, but it is not a problem! Everyone, if you make money, you must remember that the court has a law! No matter how much money you have, as long as you commit crimes, the government will never show mercy!"

Everyone nodded and said yes. These people were all senior officials in the county, but there were not many people who abide by the law, but very few. Moreover, even if they abide by the law, they could not stop the servants from using their power and causing trouble.

Tomorrow, the prefectures and county officials who were transferred from nearby to assist in the trial will arrive, and the Ye County officials are very nervous. In the past few days, there are countless people outside the inn who have sued Du Zhongxiao. These people know in their hearts that probably everyone has been involved in a lawsuit. Therefore, today, please invite Du Zhongxiao and other officials to come here to find out the news and prepare early. By the way, inquire about the case of Jian Houxiao and know what it is.
Chapter completed!