Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

"Tell me, how were the five hundred elite soldiers of the Fenwu Camp and one hundred Eastern Depot constables so easily captured and bound by you?" Emperor Jing asked sternly.

Meng Weimin had already obediently stood beside Emperor Jing, while Guo Tianyang was looking at him with a disdainful expression.

Hiring outside help from the military was one thing, but to actually hire the elite of the Fenwu Camp?

Fang Zheng glanced at Li Yuanzhao first, seeing him turn his head away in a proud manner, as if unwilling to speak.

Turning his head back, he nodded slightly: "Reporting to Your Majesty, today's great victory is entirely due to the help of the people of the capital."

"The Eastern Depot pulled in reinforcements, and the soldiers of the Fenwu Camp were discovered by the people of the city as soon as they entered the city, who then reported it to the Embroidered Uniform Guard, thus allowing your subject to be alerted in advance."

"As for the evening, it was also the people who heard the Embroidered Uniform Guard's whistle and voluntarily came forward to protect the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Your Majesty, they are all just ordinary people who came spontaneously."

"Naturally, the fight could not be fought, and they obediently surrendered. Your subject was then able to announce victory!"

Emperor Jing's eyes were somewhat dull, and he said in disbelief: "The people protecting the Embroidered Uniform Guard, how is that possible?!"

His current mood was filled with shock!

This was truly unheard of. Since ancient times, the court's violent systems have generally had a bad reputation.

It would be good enough if the people didn't curse them. As for actively coming forward to protect them, this was truly unimaginable.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Since its establishment, the Embroidered Uniform Guard has been dedicated to upholding justice and cracking down on lawlessness!"

"In addition to handling cases assigned by Your Majesty, we also go to the people to solve the problems of corrupt officials oppressing the good people. When the yamen is inactive, the Embroidered Uniform Guard takes the initiative, and even takes the time to collectively go out to help vulnerable groups. Over time... all the subjects in the world are grateful for Your Majesty's kindness!"

"They even formed a support group, chatting about interesting things that happened in the Embroidered Uniform Guard after they had nothing to do, had their fill of food and wine every day. Your subject has heard that many people are privately sighing that the world has been well-governed in recent years, and life is getting better day by day. If they have the ability, they will have a few more children!"

Hmm?

Emperor Jing touched his chin, and the corners of his mouth began to curl up unconsciously.

Then he asked again: "Then what was the scene when I came just now all about?"

"Oh, because the battle was too smooth, your subject was afraid that outsiders would think that the Embroidered Uniform Guard was all show and no substance, and would tarnish Your Majesty's reputation, so I had them practice martial arts in front of the people to show off their skills."

"On the other hand, these people came late at night, all with great enthusiasm. The Embroidered Uniform Guard should also give something back. Many people wanted to meet Meng Weimin!" Fang Zheng said: "As for those benches and snacks, I asked them to go home and bring them spontaneously..."

Emperor Jing first glanced at Meng Weimin, nodded with a smile, and then asked: "What about the injured constables I saw at the door?"

"Your subject ordered people to perform chest-breaking with a large stone, and found some outside help."

"What kind of system is it to sell art and perform杂耍on the street? Why didn't you let the Embroidered Uniform Guard perform?" Emperor Jing said speechlessly.

"Cough... the Embroidered Uniform Guard likes to be clean, and is afraid of getting dust on their clothes. In order to maintain their image, your subject issued two sets of uniforms to each person. Any stains are not allowed on the street, and they must also bathe at least once a day."

This was true, and Fang Zheng didn't feel ashamed at all.

In order to maintain the image of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, he had put in a lot of effort!

Emperor Jing looked at Fang Zheng meaningfully and said: "I didn't expect it, I really didn't expect this situation to happen."

"In that case, in this short period of time, haven't the people of the capital become the Embroidered Uniform Guard's secret agents?"

Fang Zheng said: "Your Majesty is overestimating it. They can't be considered secret agents, but just some enthusiastic people who are only responsible for inquiring about public opinion. The Embroidered Uniform Guard still has to do the real work. Just imagine, if secret agents were all over the capital, would anyone in the court dare to tell the truth? Your Majesty probably wouldn't want to see such a scene."

Emperor Jing said: "That's right, so the reason why you were able to quickly win over the people is because of talents like Meng Weimin."

"Seeing is believing. Today, I have seen that Meng Weimin is indeed worthy of his reputation."

"I have always been curious, how did the other one hundred and seven great talents fall into your hands?"

Li Yuanzhao, who was cowering in the corner, showed a mysterious smile on his face when he heard this, and secretly looked at Fang Zheng.

Fang Zheng was a little embarrassed.

He was originally prepared to tell Emperor Jing the truth, but he didn't expect Emperor Jing to look at Meng Weimin a few times and be sure that he was a gentleman.

Wouldn't that be slapping the leader in the face if he told the truth?

Meng Weimin's performance was even worse.

Under Guo Tianyang's scrutinizing gaze, standing beside Emperor Jing, he was shaking slightly....

"Hmm? Fang Qing, why aren't you speaking?"

"Ah, this... Your subject is ashamed!" Fang Zheng shouted and quickly lowered his head.

Emperor Jing's brow furrowed in confusion: "What do you mean?"

"This... Meng Weimin is not a gentleman either. Actually, it was your subject who found some small hooligans, trained them a little, and then put them to work... It's all acting."

"What!" Emperor Jing stood up abruptly and stared at Meng Weimin.

No matter how you look at it, this guy doesn't look like a small hooligan!

With a face like jade, sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and an extraordinary appearance... It would not be an exaggeration to say that he is a member of the imperial family.

Emperor Jing suddenly realized that his vision seemed to have been humiliated, and his face became even more flushed....

Meng Weimin was stared at by Emperor Jing, and his performance became even more unbearable. He knelt down on the ground with a thud.

The whole person curled up into a ball and shivered...

In the room, besides Li Yuanzhao, only Guo Tianyang was ecstatic.

Although his expression was serious, he was roaring wildly in his heart.

What did I say! What did I say! It's just creating momentum! Meng Weimin is just a good-for-nothing!

"Explain it to me carefully!" Looking at Meng Weimin's unbearable performance, Emperor Jing felt a sense of sorrow for some reason.

I have been on the battlefield all my life, but I was deceived by this embroidered pillow? This is really judging people by their appearance!

Fang Zheng said: "Yes, Your Majesty. Meng Weimin's real name is Meng Puyu. His old mother is still alive, and he has a wife and a daughter. Your subject saw that he looked decent, so I asked him to change his name to serve as the face of the Embroidered Uniform Guard and retrained him. As for his family, your subject signed a contract with him. Meng Weimin has decided to abandon his wife and daughter."

Abandon his wife and daughter?

As soon as these four words came out, Emperor Jing's eyes widened!

The sincere gentleman that everyone in the capital was talking about turned out to be such a scumbag?!

"You are simply an animal! Meng Weimin, I ask you, is what he just said true?!"

Meng Weimin kowtowed to the ground and said in a trembling voice: "Reporting to Your Majesty... it's... it's true."

"But I'm wronged! ... I don't want to do this business anymore... I want to go home... They won't let me go, they beat me every day and feed me swill. I don't want to be an Embroidered Uniform Guard anymore!"

"Uh?" Emperor Jing suddenly became speechless.

He thought that this villain was borrowing the current limelight, but behind the scenes, there was endless filth.

It turned out that Gentleman Meng was really living this kind of life, which does seem a bit bitter.

Unexpectedly, Meng Weimin dared to pour out his grievances to His Majesty. Fang Zheng was furious: "You're farting! Beating you is to persuade your behavior, to get rid of your rascal spirit. Do you think you can pretend to be a gentleman for the rest of your life?"

"To make you healthy, we give you good food every day. That's called army stew! How dare you lie in front of His Majesty and say it's swill? You ingrate!"

Meng Weimin howled and cried: "No, Your Majesty! It's really swill! I didn't lie!"

"The vegetables I eat at home at night are all rotten vegetable leaves that I picked up from the vegetable market. Master Fang said that we should promote saving food..."

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