V1.Chapter 255

When the head of the three counties and the head of the county arrived in Huaiyang, it was said that Tang Yin was not idle during this period. The list of the head of the army, deputy head of the army and commander in chief submitted by Pingyuan, Sanshui, Chifeng and the four regiments directly under him was enough for Tang Yin to examine and approve for a while. Basically, the list submitted by each regiment is a thick stack, including the details of candidates and military achievements, etc. Tang Yin only selected the head of each corps, and the candidates for the deputy head of the corps and the commander in chief were all handed over to Qiu Zhen.

During his stay in Huaiyang, many local officials came to visit him. People came to visit him every day, and there was an endless stream of traffic in front of the hall. Tang Yinsheng's surname is casual. He doesn't like this kind of formality in officialdom. For those who come to visit, he pushes Zongyuan to meet him instead of himself. After all, Zongyuan was originally working in Huaiyang and was familiar with local officials. He was more able to cope with it.

These officials are well aware that although the county head is still Yu Tao, it is Tang Yin who really controls the power. For their future, they naturally flatter a hundred times and bring a lot of gold, silver and jewelry from their home when they come.

Because Tang Yin was closed and disappeared, he could only see Zongyuan, and all officials could only inquire about the news from the latter's mouth. Of course, the management of Zongyuan was also indispensable. Zong Yuan never refused. Some people wanted to give Tang Yin money through him. He took all the money according to the order. Some people wanted to buy him out and give Tang Yin good advice for themselves. He also promised and took all the money.

However, Zong Yuan received money from others, but did not work for others. He gave Tang Yin a lot of gold and silver given to him by officials. He did not go to diplomacy at all and put them all in his pocket. His way of doing this can't hide from the eyes of the secret arrow personnel. This kind of private collection of money is the most annoying thing for Tang Yin. It's reasonable that the secret arrow personnel should detain him first, review it clearly, and then hand it over to Tang Yin. However, Zongyuan gave Tang Yin a clever plan to sneak attack on Tongmen. Now he is a popular man in front of Tang Yin, which is deeply appreciated by the latter, and the secret arrow personnel dare not touch him lightly.

As the leader of the hidden arrow, Cheng Jin also went to Tang Yin for this matter, secretly reported all Zongyuan's actions he learned to Tang Yin and asked him what he meant. At this time, the secret arrow organization was gradually changing from the intelligence department to the secret service department, similar to the two factories and one guard in the Ming Dynasty.

After hearing Cheng Jin's report, Tang Yin was puzzled. If Zongyuan took bribes privately, he must do things for others. But he never said good words to an official in Huaiyang in front of him. On the contrary, he often came to see himself. Which official is not competent enough to be reused, which official is too bad to be trusted, and so on.

He asked Cheng Jin with some uncertainty, "are you sure you can check these?"

Cheng Jin looked positive and said hurriedly, "my Lord, how dare my subordinates falsely accuse Lord Zong?"

Tang Yin nodded. Cheng Jin was cruel and ruthless, but he was very honest. Without full evidence, he would not say Zongyuan was not right in front of him. He lowered his head, turned his eyes and meditated for a long time. Instead of being angry, he smiled and said, "Lord Zong didn't do anything irresponsible even though he received everyone's benefits. Let him go!"

"Oh... Yes! My Lord! My subordinates understand." Cheng Jin bows and turns away.

Tang Yin was not angry when he learned that Zongyuan took bribes privately, but trusted Zongyuan more.

People have preferences. As long as they know his preferences, it is easier to control him. They are afraid that he has no preferences and can't find his weaknesses. Zong Yuan is fond of money and greedy for money. This is a good thing. From this, we can see that his ambition is not big. He is afraid that people like Zhong Tian will not show mountains, dew and desires around you, but he doesn't know when to seize the opportunity and suddenly stab you in the back.

This is the wisdom of Zongyuan.

He has long seen that Tang Yin is very suspicious and it is too difficult to win his trust. Now it is the initial stage of Tang Yin. He can be kind to everyone around him, but once he becomes famous in the future, with Tang Yin's evil spirit and cruelty, the people around him may not be treated well. Zong Yuan deliberately showed his greedy surname Xi at this time in order to dispel Tang Yin's doubts, but also to show that he had no ambition and would not threaten Tang Yin.

There are so many advisers and staff under Tang Yin's command, including Qiu Zhen, Zhang Zhe and other intelligent and far sighted talents, but they are not Zongyuan in terms of long-term vision. It is a truth that will remain unchanged through the ages that birds do their best, good bows hide, cunning rabbits die and running dogs cook.

Ten days later, Shangguan Yuanji and others, who were farthest from Huaiyang, also arrived in Huaiyang.

At this time, senior officials from Tianyuan County, Guannan county and Jinguang county all gathered in Huaiyang.

At the official residence of the county capital, Yu Tao prepared a feast to entertain Tang Yin and the heads and guards of other counties.

There are as many as ten people in three counties of Tianyuan County, three counties of Guannan county and four counties of Jinguang County alone. If the large main hall is full of officials of all sizes on both sides, the attendants in the county capital come in and out and send plates of wine, vegetables and fruits to each table from time to time.

According to Tang Yin's idea, a roast whole sheep was set up in the middle of the main hall. The mutton was six or seven times cooked, and the smell of the meat spread all over the room. It is rare that the officials of the three counties get together and many people don't know each other. At this time, they greet each other and toast each other. The hall is very noisy, full of laughter and laughter.

Of course, people don't know who the protagonist of the party is. More people went to propose a toast to Tang Yin. There was a big circle around him. Tang Yin had drunk more than ten cups of wine before he had a few bites of food.

No matter how good Tang Yin's drinking capacity is, he can't resist so many people's toasting in turn. Seeing that the people are endless, he stood up, waved his hand and said, "all adults go back to their seats. I have something to say!"

Hearing the speech, they dared not neglect it. They hurried back to their seats and waited for Tang Yin to speak.

Tang Yin stood in the same place, first looked around at the people present, and then smiled leisurely. He picked up the dagger on the table, bypassed the table, went to the center of the hall, cut a piece of meat from the roast whole sheep, stuffed it into his mouth and chewed it for two. He smiled and said, "it tastes good!" As he spoke, he turned his eyes, looked at Yu Tao and said, "adult Yu has made great contributions to successfully defeating Ning army this time!"

"Ah! You're welcome, you're welcome!" Yu Tao was flattered and bowed repeatedly, which was also a look of satisfaction on his face.

Tang Yin said: "if adult Yu hadn't defected to the city, the rear of our army wouldn't stabilize so quickly. There are also worries about fighting against Ning, so we can't do our best." After a pause, he smiled and asked, "Lord Yu, what reward do you want?"

Yu Tao hurriedly said: "helping adults resist Ning army is not only a matter for lower officials, but also a due obligation. I dare not ask for a reward!"

Speak better than sing! Tang Yin sneered in her heart, shook her head and said, "reward for meritorious deeds and punish for wrongs. This is the law of the wind. Adults don't have to be humble." As he spoke, he looked at the others. Their expressions didn't change, but their eyes were floating towards Yu Tao, with a faint sense of envy.

"Zhong Tian is so rebellious that he kills the king and takes the throne. Everyone can kill him. Now our three counties should unite and fight against Zhong Tian. What do you think?"

"What Lord Tang said is very true!"

"Yes!" Tang Yin nodded and smiled at Tao: "I think so. Lord Yu is only the head of one county. It's really overqualified. Just be the chief inspector of the three counties. I don't know what you think?"

"This......" Yu Tao's face suddenly changed when he heard the speech. The patrol envoy is only a vacant position, has no real power, and is not popular. He will be looked down upon everywhere. This is a laborious and thankless chore. How can he be the head of a county for stability and comfort?

Yu Tao took a breath and hurriedly got up and said, "Tang... Lord Tang, I... I'd better be the head of my county. The chief inspector of the three counties is really... I can't afford it!"

Tang Yin smiled and asked suspiciously, "Lord Yu is not satisfied with my arrangement?"

"No, no, no, I don't mean that. I just feel that my ability is limited and I can't... I can't bear this heavy responsibility. It's a big deal..."

Before he finished, Tang Yin waved his hand again and again and said with a smile, "you don't have to be modest anymore. I've made up my mind. You must be the chief inspector!"

"But..."

"There are no jokes in the army, and there will be no jokes in officialdom. Since my words have been exported, adult Yu doesn't have to say more." Tang Yin said with a smile. His face was smiling, but his eyes were shining brightly. His sharp eyes fell on Yu Tao's face, which made the latter involuntarily stir up a cold war, and he didn't dare to say what he said.

He could resist it, but his four county heads couldn't help it. These four people are Yu Tao's confidants. They also rely on Yu Tao to become the head of the county. Once Yu Tao leaves, their positions will not be guaranteed.

One of the county leaders in his early 40s said, "isn't it inappropriate for Lord Tang to arrange this?"

"Oh?" Tang Yin turned his eyes to him and asked, "what's wrong?"

"Although Lord Tang promoted Lord Yu's official rank, the chief inspector is only a virtual post. Isn't that equal to being promoted and demoted in the Ming Dynasty? Lord Tang keeps saying that he wants to give great rewards to Lord Yu, but he uses this way to exclude people. Isn't lord Tang afraid of being teased?"

His words were very serious and direct to the point, leaving Tang Yin no face.

Yu Tao didn't speak, but he was very happy. His confidants are his confidants. At the critical moment, they have to talk to themselves.

With the outspoken of the county head, the atmosphere in the hall immediately became rigid. People breathed in one after another, and the atmosphere dared not breathe. One after another, they looked at Tang Yin.