Return of the Swallow

"Stone's move is really benevolent! Not only helped the army solve the biggest problem, but also indirectly guaranteed the security of our old capital, so that the big guys can at least not worry about being invaded by foreign enemies, and can rest assured of their lives Safety."

When Pang Xiao said this, he was quite moved: "Nowadays, in this world, there are not many benevolent businessmen like Sitonghao! If you let someone else go, you can't go to the world for doing something good. You know? But Stone is different, they do good deeds and keep a low profile, they don’t want to spread the word, they just silently do what they can for everyone. This kind of spirit really moved me.”

Pang Xiao shook his head and sighed, while expressing emotion, his words were full of emotion, and the surrounding people couldn't help but sigh with emotion when they saw it.

"I didn't expect there to be such a good business in the world."

"Yeah, it's a pity that we are all a bunch of poor people, otherwise, we must buy Stone number if we want to buy anything."

"You don't know, do you? The Stone has everything, even if we go on a boat, the name of the Stone is engraved on the oars!"

"You're bragging again, you can't read, how did you recognize the name of Stone?"

"I've heard it said, there's nothing wrong with it!"

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There was a lot of discussion among the people, and there was no one who didn't give a thumbs up to Stone's unassuming way of doing good deeds.

Pang Xiao saw that everyone praised him so much and gave them enough time to discuss, so he said in a loud voice: "Si Tong Hao is benevolent and righteous, and he has the people of his family and country in his heart, but our Pingnan Army owes Si Tong Hao money. Don't pay it back?"

In a word, everyone's attention was drawn to him again.

Pang Xiao said angrily: "No matter how benevolent and righteous he is, he can't let him give out silver for nothing. Three million taels of silver is not a small amount. Shopkeeper Liu of the Stone Bank went to cry with the king. I spent three million taels of silver and didn't pay it back for so long, even though I just came to serve as the marshal, I still feel very sorry.

"Today, I will leave the words here! This money must be paid back, and I will never lose money to a conscientious businessman like Stone! If not, then I am incompetent as an official!"

As soon as this remark came out, the common people cheered and praised Pang Xiao's responsible behavior.

Because what he said has already stated that he, Pang Zhixi, did not borrow this money, it was owed by his predecessor before he took office, and this matter had nothing to do with him in the first place.

But after he took office, he still took up this responsibility without hesitation, and gave Stone a promise.

Such an upright and responsible approach raised Pang Xiao's image in the eyes of the common people a bit. Especially those refugees who saw Pang Xiao punish Gao Dianshi with their own eyes. At this time, the title of Lord of War was already deeply ingrained in their hearts.

The people cheered and praised Pang Xiao's deeds one after another.

And the people from all walks of life in each box, at this moment, looked astonished as if struck by lightning.

Yu Chiyan clenched her fist tightly. His face was flushed with shock and anger.

Unexpectedly, Pang Xiao would play his cards so unconventionally!

Would a normal person step into it without hesitation knowing that there was a trap in front of him?

The money was obviously not borrowed by Pang Xiao, but now he is required to pay it back, and the large amount of three million taels is not a trifle, how could he have the confidence to make such a bold statement in front of everyone ?

Isn't he afraid that if he can't get the money in the future, he will be remembered of what he said today and have his spine poked?

Or is it that Pang Xiao already has three million taels of silver in his hands, and now he is just shouting to gain a reputation for himself?

However, even if you have silver in your hand, can you just take out three million taels to fill a hole for others?

Yu Chiyan doesn't understand Pang Xiao's approach, really doesn't understand!

Yu Chiyan couldn't help but cursed in a low voice: "I'm really sick!"

Hearing the sound, Gu Shixiong looked at Yu Chiyan, shook his head, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

If Yu Chiyan could have Pang Xiao's half-handed skills and political savvy, why would he be so old that he is about to die, and still worry about these court affairs.

"My lord, this is precisely the brilliance of Prince Zhongshun." Gu Shixiong sighed and said, "If he pushes the matter away completely, isn't he afraid that Stone will spread the news that the Pingnan Army's commander is in debt?"

Yu Chiyan was at a loss for words when asked, but thinking about it carefully, this is indeed the case. Even if he loses a little bit, it's still a good deal for people like Pang Xiao if he can avoid the infamy.

It's just that being able to come up with three million taels of silver in one go is enough to prove Pang Xiao's financial strength and courage.

Seeing the change in Yu Chiyan's expression, Gu Shixiong knew that he must have misunderstood, and said helplessly, "My lord, don't you think that Pang Zhixi will pay the debt out of his own pocket?"

"Isn't it?" Yu Chiyan asked in surprise and doubt.

Gu Shixiong had the urge to touch his forehead, and his voice became a little weak.

"He must have thought of other ways to get the money in advance. Either he can get this huge sum of money, or he has a way to stop Stone from asking for money. In short, Pang Zhixi will never come up with such a sum of money by himself Money to plug the hole.

"He is the head coach of the Pingnan Army. If he gets caught this time and pays out of his own pocket in desperation, then in the future, if this kind of thing happens again, someone will make him suffer. After a long time, isn't it a lot of money? Not enough? 1

"Everyone is selfish. Maybe he won't pay for it, and he will be said to be unwilling to contribute to his family and country. Where can I go to Li Qitian to join him."

When Gu Shixiong said this, his voice was very gentle, and he had already used his utmost patience.

He is already this age. If he can't teach Yu Chiyan well before he dies, his last dream in this life will not be considered fulfilled after all.

But Yu Chiyan didn't quite understand. At least he hasn't figured it out yet.

Sure enough, when Yu Chiyan was talking to Gu Shixiong, Pang Xiao said loudly again:

"Has the prefect Yang come?" His gaze was directed to the window on the second floor of the restaurant.

From Yu Chiyan's angle, what he saw was Pang Xiao looking in his direction.

Just when Yu Chiyan was surprised, all the people had already followed Pang Xiao's line of sight.

In the private room next to Yu Chiyan, Qiu Feishan glanced at the magistrate Yang with a half-smile, and said: "You should show your face, if you insist on not showing up now, they will definitely say that you are trying to avoid responsibility. Made a turtle."

Yang Zhifu's forehead throbbed.

The feeling of stepping into it knowing that it is a trap is really not very good.

But as Qiu Feishan said, can he be a "shrinking turtle"? If he really did that, how could he gain prestige in the old capital in the future?

Gritting his teeth, Yang Zhifu had no choice but to stand up, walked to an angle where Qiu Feishan could not be seen from outside, and opened the latticed window.

The people outside immediately saw the figure of Yang Zhifu.

Because the prefect Yang agreed to the conditions of the people last time, everyone thought that the prefect Yang was a very good official who served the people, so everyone looked at him with expectations and admiration.

Seeing this, Yang Zhifu had no choice but to squeeze out a smile and cupped his hands: "How does the prince know that this residence is here?"

Pang Xiao returned the gift, and shouted loudly through the crowd: "Prefect Yang cares about the people, not to mention you must know the news that the king is going to talk to the people, why doesn't Prefect Yang come?"

Without giving time for Yang Zhifu to react, Pang Xiao said again: "Folks! Today, Yang Zhifu is here, and I will give an explanation in front of the big guys."

Looking directly in the direction of Prefect Yang, he ordered: "Prefect Yang, this king will give you three months to return the three million taels of silver to Sitonghao. If you still don't get it, your prefect should stop doing it. "

Prefect Yang almost fell backwards in anger.

Hearing what Pang Xiao said at the beginning, he thought he was going to pay the money himself, so he just waited to see the excitement, and wanted to see how Pang Xiao would live up to this lie in the end.

Unexpectedly, this shameless guy actually asked him to pay back the money!

Prefect Yang almost cursed on the spot.

But the eyes downstairs are looking at him expectantly, Yang Zhifu is now bound to Ling Chi on the high platform of morality, as long as he still wants to be famous and want to continue to be an official here safely, He can't shake his head now.

Because the army has always been a sharp weapon for war, and it is not productive. The Holy Majesty ordered the army to raise their own salaries, and originally wanted the local government to pay for the money. This is a legitimate and legitimate thing.

But there is no tax in the old days!

"My lord..." Yang Zhifu said, his voice was very dry.

But the next moment Pang Xiao's movement twisted Yang Zhifu's nose in anger.

Pang Xiao actually bowed his hands to the common people, and left with his subordinates!

This guy, dumped such a big black pot on him, and then patted his ass and left!

The magistrate Yang gritted his teeth and didn't understand for a while, how could there be such a brazen person in the world who could still call himself a hero! He didn't even give him the chance to refuse!

Yang Zhifu bowed his hands to the admiring people, forcing himself to show a gentle smile to comfort everyone.

Qin Yining watched the whole process in the carriage, and the smile on his lips never faded on the way back home.

She helped Pang Xiao come up with an idea, but she didn't expect that Pang Xiao would be so funny and handle things so beautifully, which made her, an insider, laugh all the way.

Thinking of Yang Zhifu's face that forced a smile even after being bullied, Qin Yining couldn't help but burst out laughing again.

When he arrived at the gate of the Qin Mansion, Pang Xiao had already waited for Qin Yining for a long time.

Seeing her come back, Pang Xiao stepped forward to take the place of Bingtang and Jiyun, and helped Qin Yining get off the car.

"Why are you laughing like this? Is it that funny?" Pang Xiao tapped Qin Yining's forehead lightly.

Qin Yining nodded, "You haven't seen Zhifu Yang's face, I just want to laugh when I think that he once plotted against you, but now you have no power to fight back because of his conspiracy."

Conspiracy is important, but what makes people feel interesting is the conspiracy. Tell the other party clearly, but use your strength to crush, so that you will have a sense of accomplishment if you win.

When the two entered the mansion, Pang Xiao held Qin Yining's thin white hand with his big hand, and said with a smile: "He won't let it go. I think he'll be here soon."

Sure enough, just as Pang Xiao finished speaking, the servants behind him trotted up to reply: "My lord, the magistrate Yang is asking to see you."