Chapter 202 (1/2)

Jiangyang city master's Mansion

Gongsun Xue followed MuQing into the main residence of the city. Looking around, she was shocked by the spirit trees and precious flowers and fruits in the front yard. This kind of courtyard decoration, such a luxurious pattern, is almost comparable to the imperial palace of the Tang Dynasty. How can a city master in Bashu area afford such a rich courtyard?

”Ah Qing, how do you feel?” Gongsunxue approaches MuQing and asks in a low voice.

MuQing also noticed the difference and replied in a low voice: ”look at today's animal tide, even if this Jiangyang city is not a barren land, it is definitely not a rich city. Even in Lujiang and Suzhou, even in a big city like the state of Chen, the main mansion is not so luxurious. It seems that the Lord of Jiangyang city has some means. I probably know the cause of the animal tide. ” Mu Qing sneer, combined with the situation of today's animal tide, guessed the inside story.

Gongsun Xue thought in secret and asked: ”do you suspect that the beast tide was done by the city leader of Jiangyang city to earn the soldiers' salaries? If that's the case, it would be abominable! ”

Growing up in the frontier area, Gongsun Xue has always regarded himself as a frontier soldier. I hate corrupt officials most in my life, especially the soldiers who fight with blood and pay corrupt officials.

”Don't worry. I'll expose him later. In Bashu, my identity may be more resounding than that in the north. Don't forget, where was the first place that my father fought down after he led the army to set up. ” Mu Qing smiles and shows his confident eyes.

Gongsun Xuedun was shocked, and then he remembered Mu Hongtian's glorious achievements as Mu Qing's father. In particular, the tiger eating army, the elite army that traverses the Central Plains, was established from Bashu area and brought out to make contributions.

”Well, it's up to you.” Gongsunxue nodded, approached MuQing half step, followed him forward.

Mu Qing walked into the hall at random and looked around to see a kind-hearted middle-aged man sitting on the chairman.

This man is the Lord of Jiangyang city. Although he seems kind, he is actually very dignified. Facing the guests, the Lord of Jiangyang city didn't get up to greet them. Instead, he sipped his tea.

The Assistant General of the city guard was embarrassed. Even a martial arts man, he knew the truth of delivering tea. Now the Lord of the city actually sips his tea, which is not the etiquette of hospitality.

”Oh? The two young Xia are really good at fighting back the tide of beasts at the southeast gate. I'd like to thank you a little. I am Li bang, the leader of Jiangyang city. How dare I ask the names of the two young Xia Li bang, the leader of Jiangyang City, got up and said as if nothing had happened.

The Assistant General of the city guard was puzzled. In the past, the city master was very kind to the capable and the strange, and he never despised them as much as he does today. What's more, these two strong men with real ability beat back the tide of beasts. How could the city Lord despise them? As a deputy general who has been following Li bang for many years, I really don't understand.

Gongsun Xue slightly feels Li Bang's bad attitude and asks MuQing how to deal with it. Mu Qing sneers, goes to the hall, takes out a folding fan to shake off.

”It's interesting. I didn't expect that such a rich hall could be built by such a small city leader. It's almost comparable to the third grade senior officials in the court.” Mu Qing looked around and said that Li Bang's mansion was luxurious.

It is absolutely impossible to build such a luxurious mansion if it is only for salary. A city master of Bashu city can invest in business, but mu qingjue doesn't believe it if he doesn't collect any money.

Just the magnificent coral tree in the main hall is comparable to the salary of a senior member of the imperial court for half a year. Even the royal family is rare in such luxury.

Li Bang's face was cold and overcast, and he still kept that kind expression.

”Oh? The young master did not introduce himself. He began to question the integrity of the city master. However, after all, you are strangers. It's normal for you to have doubts. The Tang Empire is the richest country in Tianyan mainland for thousands of years, and the salaries of its officials are very high, which is the blessing of the Tang Dynasty. ” Li Bang said with a smile.

Mu Qingrao squints at Li bang with deep meaning, and walks to the visiting chair.

”Oh? The chair made of wood for thousands of years is valuable! I'll make an estimate. If it's 100000 soldiers, this chair will pay half a month's salary. There should be a lot of seats up and down the room like this. How much does it cost? Can the Emperor Tang give you so much money as a small city leader MuQing spoke directly to the key, and his words were full of the meaning of inquiry.

Gongsun Xue is also frowning. As the daughter of Bingzhou general Gongsun Ba, she knows the salary of 100000 soldiers for half a month, and knows more about her father's salary. His father's official position is comparable to that of a senior official in the imperial court, and his salary is higher than that of a senior official. His family can't afford such luxurious furniture.

Now just a mansion of the Lord of Jiangyang city is decorated so richly. Gongsun Xue also doubts whether Li Bang embezzled the imperial silver and grain.

The city guard's deputy general was even more shocked. He had no idea that the furniture of the Lord of the city was so expensive, which was enough to make him doubt the character of the Lord of the city.

”Presumptuous! Nonsense and mention of the Lord, I think you are treason. Come on, catch me! ” Li Bang's face turned red. He didn't expect to see through his money collection.

Li Bang bowed his head and his eyes were dim. He was surprised and sighed: ”I have received a lot of Rangers, and I have never seen anyone with such a vision. My furniture is no different from ordinary furniture. Bald youth can see through it at a glance. Who are they

Outside the hall, a group of soldiers rushed into the courtyard and immediately came to capture MuQing.

Mu Qing sneered, took out a token and said with a smile, ”I don't think you've got a clear picture. Come on, take the Lord of Jiangyang city and put him in a special cage. I'll make a decision after I find out the situation. ”

The soldiers who rush into the hall are suddenly stunned. Subconsciously, they think that MuQing's brain is broken, and they even spit out wild words.

But the next moment, all the soldiers retreat, shocked and reverently looking at the token in MuQing's hand.

”This... This is...”

”Why don't you take this crazy man down before you start?” Li bang was furious. Seeing that the soldiers were retreating, he ordered again.

The city guard's deputy general looked at the token in MuQing's hand with wide eyes. Suddenly, he knelt down on one knee and roared, ”young master, I'm sorry to ask you. I hope you can give the token to me for careful observation.”