Lu Xiao.

This name, which was originally unknown or caring in Xin'an County, became a name that everyone in Xin'an County knew after the magistrate Zhou Guan invited all his gentry colleagues in Xin'an County.

No one knew that this person seemed to be crazy and thought of building a three-story pavilion and opening an inn in the next town of Xin'an County. In the eyes of many people, the prodigal son was actually the distant cousin of the magistrate Zhou Guan. Although the relationship was a bit far away, he was still related to his relatives. Moreover, judging from the magistrate Zhou Guan's performance, he seemed to admire this cousin very much.

After inquiring about it, everyone unexpectedly learned from his master that Zhou Guan seemed to have a lot of part in the Yuelai Inn owned by Lu Xiao. This made everyone more intimate with Lu Xiao.

The performance of this young man also made many gentry officials who came because of the magistrate Zhou Guan's face nodded in their hearts, thinking that it was not unreasonable for the other party to be favored by Zhou Guan, the distant cousin.

But unfortunately, these are just fake news that Zhou Guan deliberately threw out in order to cooperate with Lu Xiao. Lu Xiao, a young man who looks only in his early twenties and exudes vitality and tenderness, has a real identity as a terrifying Jinyiwei Baihu household. His rank is two levels higher than Zhou Guan, the magistrate of Xia County.

Although there is a sense of literary and noble military in the court since Emperor Xuanzong passed away, the three words "Jinyiwei" are enough to erase all this. The emperor's personal army, the emperor's hawks, whether it is a nice or an ugly adjective, are enough to illustrate their status. Perhaps in a place like a dog in the capital, where there are many noble children and officials everywhere, the Jinyiwei dare not be too presumptuous, but in this small Xin'an County, who dares to provoke, and who is willing to provoke the Jinyiwei?

At least, the highest commander of Xin'an County, the magistrate Zhou Guan, dared not mess with him, especially when his tail was not too clean.

So, early the next morning, when most of the gentry subordinates, even before their closest masters got up, Zhou Guan, who looked drunk last night, got up early on from bed. Under the leadership of the innkeeper, who was actually the Jinyiwei Lishi, he quietly went to see his nominal cousin, and Lu Xiao from the Jinyiwei Baihu.

"Secretary of the people who have met Lu Baihu." Although after the banquet last night, Zhou Guan knew that Lu Xiao would no longer cause trouble for him, he still did not dare to be careless and his attitude was still extremely respectful.

"You are polite in Zhou County, please sit down." Lu Xiao smiled, "Come on, give tea to Zhou County."

"Thank you, Lu Baihu." Seeing Lu Xiao's expression, Zhou Guan couldn't help but feel relieved.

"Where," Lu Xiao waved his hand, "Although I hate those borers with fat brains, I hate those worms that are so honest but not capable. Compared with those worms, Zhou County has lost some points, but is a good person. I like to deal with people like Zhou County."

"Lu Baihu praised it, but the officials were just doing their best." Zhou Guan's face had a faint smile at this time. He had been immersed in the officialdom for nearly ten years. It is still possible to judge whether Lu Xiao's words are true or false. Although Lu Xiao still looked down on him, it is obvious that the other party agrees with his ability to do things, so he should not be in any danger.

"There is no need to be polite in Zhou County," Lu Xiao also laughed. "I see all the situation yesterday. If Zhou County had not considered all the details so carefully, it would not have been possible that everyone would have completely believed in the identity of the official." Lu Xiao looked at the tea bowl he sent and picked up the sign at his hand. "And Zhou County added a detail in the end, so that the business of the Yuelai Inn will definitely stabilize in the future, but it made me feel relieved. Otherwise, no matter how well the official covered it, an inn that has been operating continuously for a long time will still attract doubts. I would like to thank Zhou County for this."

"Lu Baihu is too polite," Zhou Guan's smile remained. However, when he heard Lu Xiao thanking him sincerely, he quickly put down the tea bowl in fear and bowed his hand, "It is the honor of being able to help Lu Baihu."

"What's the matter with Brother Zhou?" Lu Xiao also put down the tea bowl in his hand, changed his title quietly, and bowed back and said, "I, Lu Xiao, dare not say that I can repay the kindness of water, but I will definitely thank you for your kindness. Although I am just a small household, Zhou County is safe. After finishing this matter, I will definitely present my credit to you. I just hope that Brother Zhou, you will not forget your brother when you are promoted."

"What's this about Brother Lu? As the saying goes, don't forget to dig wells when you eat water. If I really have such an opportunity for my brother, how could I forget that it was my brother who paved the road for me?"

"Haha." As they said, the two couldn't help but smile at each other.

"Okay, then I'll wait for the day when Brother Zhou is promoted." Lu Xiao said half-truely, "But, I won't hide it from you, Brother Zhou, I'm in a little trouble now. I may need Brother Zhou, you can help me."

"Brother Lu, please say," Zhou Guan quickly put down the tea bowl and looked at it with a scrupulous look. "As long as it is something that I can help you, I will do my best."

"Oh, Brother Zhou doesn't have to do this, it's just a small matter." Seeing Zhou Guan's appearance, Lu Xiao waved his hand quickly, indicating that he didn't have to be so serious. "I heard that five years ago, Lijia Village, the northernmost part of Xin'an County, had been turned over by the dilong, and the entire village was razed to the ground. All the villagers who escaped by chance also fled all directions."

"It seems like this is happening," Zhou Guan frowned and said with a little embarrassment. "But I'm going to tell you, I moved to Xin'an County three years ago, so if you want to find out the things five years ago, it may take some time."

"Brother Zhou is thinking a little bit," Lu Xiao quickly explained, "Brother, I am not trying to find out about this matter clearly, but I just want to find out whether a person was really a villager in Lijia Village five years ago."

"Oh," Zhou Guan's brows suddenly stretched out and his tone became relaxed, "If this is the case, it would be much simpler." Zhou Guan thought for a while and continued, "Although I don't know the size of Lijia Village, from other villages in Xin'an County, the total number of old and young people in Lijia Village should be about a few hundred people. Just go to the house to find the household registration case five years ago and proofread it one by one. If you have to check it carefully, there are also many years of soap officials and yamen runners in the yamen. These people have always relied on the ability to identify people and catch people. If you look at them carefully, you should be sure to be inseparable."

"Brother Zhou is indeed smart and capable." Lu Xiao was surprised to see Zhou Guan giving detailed plans and steps after a few words. He originally thought that Zhou Guan was just a bit unique in handling interpersonal relationships, but he didn't expect that he was really capable.

"Where, where." Zhou Guan immediately became modest, "Brother, I have no choice. If I don't want to be swept by the cunning clerks below and become an empty magistrate, I still have to master some small means."
Chapter completed!