Chapter 256

Tang Yin did not show any anger because of the county chief's retort. He pondered for a moment and said seriously: "The position of patrol envoy has existed since the establishment of Feng State. It was established by the founding monarch, but in your mouth it has become an insignificant and empty position. You are questioning the late king!"

The position of patrol envoy is indeed an empty position, but no one dares to say it in public. They only dare to discuss it in private, for fear of being accused of slandering the late king. Upon hearing this, the county chief's face suddenly changed, and he secretly said, "Oh no, I... of course I don't mean to question the late king. I just... just feel..." He hesitated and couldn't say anything.

Tang Yin said slowly: "Since it was set up by the previous king, the inspector naturally has its role and effect. Letting Lord Yu serve as the inspector of the three counties is also to better supervise and coordinate the three counties and provide good logistical support for the soldiers fighting in the front. Is such an important position an insignificant and empty position?"

Under Tang Yin's repeated questioning, the county chief was speechless and sweating profusely. In the end, he could only look at Yu Tao for help. Yu Tao laughed dryly and bowed to Tang Yin. Just as he was about to speak, the latter waved his hand to stop him. Without looking at him, he continued to ask the county chief: "So now, do you agree or disagree with my arrangement?"

"This... I..." Of course, the county chief was 120 against it. Now he had offended Tang Yin. If Yu Tao was transferred away, he would definitely not have a good result. However, he could not find a reason to refute Tang Yin for a while, and stammered and could not speak. After a long silence, he said, "In short, this matter should be considered in the long run and should not be decided rashly."

Tang Yin walked to his desk and said, "The battle with the traitor Zhong Tian is imminent. When do you think this matter will be discussed?"

"At least... at least Lord Tang's deployment is convincing!" The county chief also risked his life at this time. He acknowledged offending Tang Yin and wanted to protect Yu Tao's position as the county chief.

Tang Yin laughed up and looked around, and asked, "Who is dissatisfied with my decision?" Without waiting for the people around him to speak, he immediately smiled and said, "I think you are the only one who is dissatisfied among the adults present! You keep interfering with my orders. What is your intention? Are you Zhong Tian's confidant and now you want to disrupt our deployment?"

This is too serious. How can he, a mere county chief, bear it? ! He stood up, glared at Tang Yin, and said angrily: "Master Tang, you can't slander me..."

"Humph! Slander me? I think you are a spy loyal to Zhong Tian, ​​how can I tolerate you?" Tang Yin still had a smile on his face, but his hand had already grabbed the county chief's crown and pressed it down fiercely. With a bang, the county chief's head hit the table hard. He screamed and was about to struggle, but Tang Yin's dagger in his other hand had already stabbed in.

Puff!

This dagger hit the county chief's left ear. The force was so strong that it entered from his ear hole and protruded from his right ear hole, even piercing the board of the table below. Blood dripped onto the ground along the protruding tip of the knife. Tang Yin was smiling, but it was just a fake smile. The brighter his smile, the deeper his cruelty. This knife can be said to be merciless.

"Ah?" Tang Yin killed the county chief with one knife, and the surrounding county chiefs and county chiefs were all stunned. After a long while, someone screamed, and the body sitting on the mat could not help but rub back repeatedly.

Tang Yin held the knife tightly, pulled it hard, and pulled the dagger out of the head of the corpse with a puff. Then he looked around and said with a smile: "Don't be nervous, spies like this deserve to die." As he spoke, he wiped the blood on the dagger back and forth on the official uniform of the corpse.

Among the people present, only Shangguan Yuanji was the calmest. He had seen Tang Yin's skills a long time ago, so he was not surprised at all at this time. Even when the county chief spoke back, he had a premonition that this person was in danger. However, the three county chiefs under his command were not familiar with Tang Yin, and they had not seen Tang Yin's brutal appearance when he killed people without blinking an eye. Although they were officials under his command, they were still scared and sweated all over, with their eyes lowered, not daring to look directly at him.

At this time, the guards outside the door rushed over. They were all Tang Yin's subordinates. They rushed to Tang Yin quickly, surrounded him, and drew their swords at the same time. The guard officer inspected the officials around him and asked in a low voice: "Sir, what's going on?"

Tang Yin waved his hand and said lightly: "I just found a spy. I have executed him. You can drag the body out!"

"Yes! Sir!" Hearing this, the guards put away their swords one after another. Two soldiers walked out and dragged the county chief's body out of the hall like a dead dog.

After the guards took the body away, Tang Yin picked up the wine pot, poured the wine in it on the blade of the dagger, then walked back to the roasted lamb in the center, slowly cut the lamb, and asked with a smile again: "Now, do you agree or disagree with my decision?"

"Agree! I agree!" This time, the first to express their opinions were the other three county chiefs under Yu Tao. The lesson of the past was right in front of them. The three of them were so scared that they almost wet their pants. Although the future was important, their lives were more important. How could they dare to say a word of doubt at this time?

Hearing this, Tang Yin nodded with a smile, turned his head and looked at Zhao Hui and the county heads of Guannan County, and asked with a smile: "What do you think, Lord Zhao and the others?"

Zhao Hui came back to his senses, took a deep breath, bowed slightly, and said with a cupped hand: "Your Excellency is wise!"

"Haha!" Tang Yin laughed and said: "Since everyone agrees, then the matter is settled. From now on, Mr. Yu will serve as the inspector of the three counties, and the position of chief of the county will be temporarily taken over by Mr. Shangguan. "As he spoke, he looked at Shangguan Yuanji again, suppressed his smile, and said seriously: "Sir Shangguan, I have to work hard for you again this time! In the future, you will be in charge of Tianyuan County and Jinguang County, and your affairs will be even more heavy. Make arrangements properly and don’t lose sight of one thing!”

Shangguan Yuanrang smiled bitterly, he knew that if Tang Yin kicked Yu Tao away, he would definitely not be able to escape the involvement. Sure enough, his immediate boss had left Jinguang County to him again. He sighed, said nothing more, raised his hands and said, "I obey."

Zhao Hui looked around and shook his head secretly. Since Tang Yin kicked Yu Tao away, no need to ask, it would be his turn next. Don't wait for others to point his head, so he should take the initiative. Well spoken. Thinking of this, he stood up, raised his hands to Tang Yin and said, "Master Tang, Master Yu serves as the inspector of the three counties. I am afraid that I will be alone, so I want to help you..."

Before he could finish speaking, Tang Yin interrupted: "Master Zhao should continue to serve as the head of Guannan County! Guannan County is in an important position, connecting the past and the next. It needs a capable and credible person to take charge of the overall situation. Zhao Your Excellency is the most suitable candidate, so let’s stay in Guannan County!”

Yu Tao and Zhao Hui were both county chiefs who later took refuge with Tang Yin, but the latter's attitude towards them was completely different. After hearing what Tang Yin said, Zhao Hui was excited and moved. He quickly stood up, bowed to Tang Yin and said, "Thank you for your respect, sir. I will do my best to assist you and achieve success." great cause!"

"Yes!" Tang Yin nodded with a smile and responded softly without saying anything more.

He left Zhao Hui behind, which made the three county chiefs of Guannan County breathe a sigh of relief, and the solemn and fearful expressions on their faces became much lighter. The county chief is the direct superior of the county chief, and the latter naturally shares the same heart with the former. , Zhao Hui was fine, and they were all relieved.

Yu Tao and the three county chiefs under his command looked extremely ugly. They couldn't understand why the treatment of officials who later defected to Tang Yin were so different. However, now that Tang Yin had heavy troops, they did not dare to speak out even if they were dissatisfied. .

Tang Yin said to Zhao Hui again: "Mr. Zhao, Sir Shangguan has a unique way of handling government affairs. You should ask Sir Shangguan for more advice in the future!"

Zhao Hui was so smart. When he heard this, he basically understood what Tang Yin meant. He wanted Shangguan Yuanrang to be in charge of the government affairs of the three counties. Zhao Hui is a man with low desires and doesn't care who is responsible for the government affairs of the three counties. He just needs to manage his own Guannan County well. He hurriedly responded: "Yes! I know it!" As he spoke, he looked at Shangguan Yuanji, bowed deeply, and said, "I hope that Sir Shangguan will give you more guidance and support in the future!"

"Ah! Mr. Zhao, you're so polite!" Shangguan Yuanji stood up and returned the salute to Zhao Hui.

After a banquet, Tang Yin deprived Yu Tao of his position as county chief, gave him a false position that was insignificant and had no real power, and promoted Shangguan Yuanrang to the head of the government affairs of the three counties. It was not until this moment that he felt that he was a real Take control of three counties.

After the banquet, Tang Yin was not polite to Tao at all. Since he was no longer the county chief, the county capital's mansion should be given away. He only gave Yu Tao half a day to pack up his belongings and belongings, and then ordered the eviction of the servants and servants in the county capital. , and asked Shangguan Yuanji to move into Yu Tao's county capital.

Tang Yin's vigorous and resolute actions caught Yu Tao off guard. When he and his family were expelled from the county capital by a large number of Tianyuan troops, most of the property collected over the years was not taken away. They were all collected by the Tianyuan army and included in the Tianyuan army's property. Library.

At this time, Yu Tao felt both hatred and regret. He hated Tang Yin's tactics and regretted that he had listened to Zong Yuan's slander and ended up like this. However, there is no medicine for regret in the world, and Yu Tao can only take Coptis chinensis for now. After all, the world is such a reality, whoever is stronger has the final say.

After driving Yu Tao away, Tang Yin found Shangguan Yuanji and said straight to the point: "Yuanji, you will be responsible for all the government affairs of the three counties in the future. You have to help me take care of it!"