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"Your Majesty... Your Majesty..." Censor Zhang fell to the ground and opened his mouth, wanting to make an explanation, but he was speechless. He never expected that Xiao Yu had once saved the emperor's life and told him his life story frankly.

After being questioned by the emperor, Fu Mingyu also knelt down and said, "I know I was wrong. I misunderstood Xiao Yu!"

At this time, Fu Mingyu already understood that the emperor did not say earlier that he already knew Xiao Yu's background, nor did he say that Xiao Yu had saved his life. He was deliberately setting a trap and digging a pit, just waiting for him to jump in.

However, Fu Mingyu now has no choice but to admit his mistake.

Hearing Fu Mingyu admit his mistake, the emperor glanced at him but ignored him. Instead, he shouted to the outside of the palace, "Someone come!"

Chapter 39: Our Village

Qin Jiaying finally knew what fear and terror were. It turned out that there were dangers everywhere in this wilderness. These cobras were already very dangerous before they mutated. Now the benefits brought to them by mutation are not only that their bodies have become larger and faster, but their toxicity has also become stronger. {(<＜[＜<＜

Qin Shoushan stretched out his body and flew forward. He shouted loudly: "Everyone retreat, avoid their attack range, and attack them with sulfur bombs."

When these warriors saw Qin Shoushan coming out, they all calmed down. After a few more people died, the rest of them kept their distance and took out sulfur from their storage rings and pockets. Sulfur is very effective in repelling poisonous snakes. Although it cannot kill them, it can drive away these hateful cobras.

At this time, three figures flew over. The three people were very fast. They drew their weapons at the same time. The three figures intertwined, and countless sword shadows were scattered down. Then the spectacled vipers on the ground were chopped to death.

"Wow! What a powerful senior!"

"Who are these three people? I don't know them. Is there such a powerful person in our Qin family? They seem to be more powerful than the head of the family!"

"They are not from our Qin family, right? Could they be the new staff hired by the Patriarch?"

"Definitely not. How could such a peerless master come to the Qin family to be an aide? It's possible for them to become emperors."

The subordinates of the Qin family were discussing the matter. They were very concerned about these three people and were guessing their origins. However, no matter what the identities of these three people were, it was obvious that they were all their own people. With this group of their own people, the subordinate warriors of the Qin family felt reassured.

"Keep moving forward!" Yuan Ming said loudly, and then the whole team started to move forward.

"Wow! Those three people are so powerful. No wonder the Qin family dared to go to Tianhu this time!" Zhang Xuewen on the side said.

Ye Qian just nodded, and at the same time he was thinking, these three people are all at the third level of the supernatural realm. Of course, Ye Qian is not worried about the third level warriors of the supernatural realm. When he was at the second level of the supernatural realm, he was able to fight against the third level warriors, let alone now? !

However, Ye Qian suddenly discovered that when the three people attacked just now, they seemed to be using a formation. Although the three people seemed to be attacking independently, their positions, attacks, and offenses were actually coordinated perfectly. The three people seemed to have nothing to do with each other but they were able to defend each other in an instant. Moreover, their attacks were coordinated together without any blind spots!

Ye Qian frowned, thinking carefully about the scene just now. The more he thought about it, the more certain he was that these three people must have practiced some kind of formation, or at least a formation that coordinated with each other. Therefore, if he really wanted to fight with these three people, he had to get rid of one of them first!

Ye Qian made up his mind. He hoped not to have a direct conflict with these three people. But if he did, it didn’t matter. Ye Qian was not afraid of them anyway. But he had to break the formation of these three people who coordinated with each other first!

The team continued to move forward, and soon the Qinjiaying found that the group of cobras they had encountered before was

It was originally a piece of cake, and then they encountered various giant monsters. However, these monsters may not be very scary. What is really scary are those bloodthirsty giants. Those giants lost their minds and rushed over like crazy. Moreover, they were warriors before the mutation, so after the mutation, their strength became even stronger, and when they fought, they were simply killing machines.

Fortunately, there were Yuan Ming, Fan Zhong and Wang Yi, three people from the Rakshasa Sect. They were very powerful and strong. Along the way, with the cooperation of the warriors under the Qin family, they killed more than 30 giants.

Along the way, Zhang Xuewen was really scared. He pulled Ye Qian's clothes and kept apologizing to Ye Qian, saying, "I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have pulled you here. I didn't know it would be so dangerous. I've only heard that fighting giants outside is very dangerous, but I never thought it would be so tragic..." As Zhang Xuewen spoke, his palms were still shaking.

Ye Qian patted Zhang Xuewen on the shoulder and said, "Okay, don't feel sorry. My coming here has nothing to do with you. Also, don't worry. Those three people are very powerful. We will definitely be able to reach Tianhu Lake. What we are most worried about now is whether there are monsters in the water of Tianhu Lake. It will be difficult to deal with them then."

Zhang Xuewen trembled even more when he heard this. He said, "What should we do, buddy? We are definitely going to die outside this time. No wonder the Qin family is so generous and promised us so many benefits. It seems that they have already expected that not many people will be able to return alive."

Ye Qian nodded and said, "I think few people can return alive. In short, we must be careful first."

"it is good."

The two talked for a while, and Zhang Xuewen felt much more at ease. In the end, he just gave up and decided to die. He was already here, and it was impossible to go back. Thinking of this, Zhang Xuewen actually gained some courage.

They rushed all day, starting at dawn and marching quickly, and it was not until the afternoon that they reached the edge of Tianhu Lake.

Tianhu Lake is very beautiful and very large. There are not many monsters and giants around the lake. There are many of them outside the lake, but none near the lake.

Ye Qian stood around Tianhu Lake, and this time he once again clearly felt the strange energy fluctuations coming from near Tianhu Lake.

Ye Qian frowned. This kind of energy was fine on the shore, but if he went into the water, would he really encounter any danger?

Ye Qian thought about it and gave up.

At this time, Yuan Ming came over with a stern look. Looking at the many sailors, Yuan Ming said, "Everyone, you are all the best swimmers we have recruited. This time, you are the real main force. When you enter the lake, what you are looking for is something like a lotus petal. It may be buried in the sand, hidden in a coral, or floating in the water. It is as beautiful as crystal. Everyone, if you can find it, I promise that you will prosper for generations, and your family will become the second largest family on Tianshan Island, except for the Qin family.

Your descendants will be the best warriors for generations to come!"

At this time, Qin Shoushan also came over and said, "Yes, I, the head of the Qin family, Qin Shoushan, also promise you here, so everyone, you must find it. In addition, don't worry about safety issues, we will guard around this Tianhu Lake and protect your safety at any time. You can rest assured, just search in the water."

Yuan Ming also continued: "The shorter the time, the better. However, as long as we haven't found it, no one of you can leave this island."

Ye Qian lowered his head, feeling somewhat strange. He was actually looking for a lotus petal? It was indeed strange. What was a crystal-like lotus petal?

Just thinking about it, all the sailors began to move towards the bottom of the lake. Ye Qian followed them and walked into the lake. The lake was very big. In fact, it would be very difficult for two thousand sailors, let alone two hundred sailors, to find a crystal petal buried somewhere at the bottom of the lake. However, Ye Qian could see that Yuan Ming was determined to find some petals, so he added that he could not leave until he found it.

After changing clothes, Ye Qian and Zhang Xuewen went into the water together, two people in a group, first taking a small boat and rowing to the center of the lake, and then getting into the water from the small wooden boat.

The wooden boat was prepared by the Qin family.

Ye Qian sat there, feeling the energy fluctuations. Logically, Yuan Ming and the other three should also be able to feel this energy. Could it be that they came here just because of these energy fluctuations? What exactly is Luoshamen?

Just as he was thinking, Zhang Xuewen said, "Ye Qian, let's... let's go into the water."

"Wait a minute." Ye Qian said, "Let others go in the water to check the situation first. If there is no danger, then we can go down."

Zhang Xuewen was stunned for a moment, then he looked at Ye Qian and smiled, saying, "Brother Ye Qian, you are smart. Yes, let's wait here first. Anyway, we are not in a hurry to find the lotus. Speaking of which, brother Ye Qian, why do I feel that the water in Tianhu is so gentle? It's really strange."

"What's so strange about this?" Ye Qian looked at Zhang Xuewen and asked.

Zhang Xuewen laughed and said, "You won't forget, the water in our Tianhu Lake was famous for being icy cold, because it was made of snow from the snow-capped mountains, so after it turned into water, it was naturally very cold. But now, feel it, it's so warm. I brought a warm diving suit with me, but it seems I don't need it now."

"Oh?" Ye Qian was stunned. Of course, he didn't know what the water of Tianhu Lake looked like before. He was not from Tianshan Island. However, this was indeed very strange. What kind of treasure was that lotus petal?

At this time, some people had already jumped into the water. These people were all warriors in the supernatural power realm and were sailors. It was too easy for them to go into the water. Moreover, because they were warriors in the supernatural power realm, there would be no big trouble even if there was no oxygen supply in the water. After all, they did not need to breathe. For these warriors, it was no problem to stay underwater for more than ten minutes.

Ye Qian and Zhang Xuewen waited for a while, and then they both jumped into the water.

Zhang Xuewen was holding a very powerful small spotlight, and the two of them were searching underwater.

Ye Qian didn't expect this flashlight to be of any use. After all, Ye Qian felt that the lotus petals should be difficult to find.

Ye Qian felt the energy fluctuations at the bottom of the lake. He wanted to rely on these energy fluctuations to find the source, but he soon discovered that this was completely impossible.

Chapter 40: Incantations

In the past two days, Director Qin has asked me for funding for the construction of the Hongze Lake Resources Joint Development Zone more than once. I am really a woman without rice, and as the saying goes, it is difficult to be poor. I hope that County Magistrate Qin can understand the county's financial difficulties.

Tu Dejun kept crying poor at the government work meeting. Qin Shukai didn't know how many of his words were true, so he asked him directly how much money he could save in the finances if he cut down on other expenses as much as possible.

Tu Dejun said with a bitter face, "County Magistrate Qin, we have already cut as much as possible in terms of finances. Funds are really limited, and the current situation is that there are too many people and too little resources. If the relocation project of No. 1 Middle School and the project of the Hongze Lake Resources Joint Development Zone are carried out at the same time, the county's finances will simply not be able to afford it."

After hearing this, Qin Shukai said with a cold face, if according to Director Tu's statement, our county does not carry out construction and does not develop the Hongze Lake Resources Joint Development Zone project, wouldn't it be a vicious circle, and the county's financial situation will remain the current situation of more monks and less porridge.

Development is the absolute truth. Only by tightening our belts, speeding up development and seeking new economic growth points, can the financial situation of our county be significantly improved. Things always have their priorities. As the director of the Finance Bureau, you must have a clear idea of ​​the financial expenditures of the county's major projects. How can you excuse yourself by saying that a good wife cannot cook without rice?

If you want to make money, you have to find a way, whether it is to increase revenue and reduce expenditure, or to use some other methods to solve the current difficulties. You can't stop some ongoing projects.

The meaning of Qin Shukai's words was quite clear. He was extremely dissatisfied with the delay in the construction of the Hongze Lake Resources Joint Development Zone due to the lack of timely financial appropriations, which was a violation of this major issue for the development of the entire county.

Although Tu Dejun understood the meaning of County Magistrate Qin's words, he still insisted, "County Magistrate Qin, no matter what, money is a hard threshold. The current financial situation of the county is just as I said just now. Within the next two years, the county finances simply do not have the ability to bear the costs of relocating No. 1 Middle School and building the Hongze Lake Resources Joint Development Zone at the same time."

Qin Shukai put on a leadership posture and said to Tu Dejun, "You are the director of the Finance Bureau. If you cannot come up with the money because of the project construction, then you are derelict in your duty as the director of the Finance Bureau. I expressed my attitude in front of so many people at today's government work meeting. The initial cost of the construction of the Hongze Lake Resources Joint Development Zone is 60 million yuan, and the initial cost of the relocation of No. 1 Middle School is about 30 million yuan. No matter what method you use, you have to pay for the funds needed for these two projects."

When Tu Dejun heard this, he immediately became anxious. Everything could be discussed, but as the director of the Finance Bureau, he knew exactly how much money the county had in its treasury. If there was not that much money, where would he get the total of 90 million in cash from?

Tu Dejun opened his mouth to defend himself and said, "County Magistrate Qin, it's up to you to say what you want to say, but as for me, I can only say that it is too expensive to take out so much money at once, considering the current financial resources of the county."

, it is simply impossible.

After hearing this, Qin Shukai slammed the table heavily and said in a roaring tone, "Director Tu, if you cannot complete the task, you should just submit your resignation report. I think there are more capable cadres who can take over your position as the director of the Finance Bureau."

A leading cadre who spends all day thinking about how many difficulties there are but never considers how to solve them is an incompetent leading cadre. If he is placed in an important position, he is simply a waste of money.

Qin Shukai's words were so harsh that even a good-tempered person could not help but get angry. Tu Dejun's face immediately turned as pale as liver. He did not expect that when he came to attend the meeting today, County Magistrate Qin, who had little contact with him, would embarrass him so much in front of so many people.

Tu Dejun made up his mind and thought, I'm going to quit my job as the director of the Finance Bureau. I want to see why Qin Shukai dares to do this to me? Seeing that Tu Dejun was about to speak, Xu Dazhong, who was sitting opposite him, immediately spoke first and said, "County Magistrate Qin, I want to say a few words about the county's finances."

Qin Shukai glanced at Xu Dazhong, only to see Xu Dazhong winking at Tu Dejun. Tu Dejun lowered his head in indignation, implying that if Xu Dazhong hadn't stopped him, he would have blurted out what he shouldn't have said.

Xu Dazhong knew clearly that according to Qin Shukai's personality, if Tu Dejun really said something disrespectful in front of him, Qin Shukai would probably have to adjust Tu Dejun even if he tried his best. He had done that with several cadres in the past.

But Tu Dejun is his man. Only leaders who have worked in the county can understand how important the position of Finance Bureau Director is. Xu Dazhong also spent a lot of effort to get Tu Dejun to his current position. How could he let Tu Dejun easily lose the position of Finance Bureau Director because of a few angry words?

If such a result really happens, the first person who will be inconvenienced will be myself. Now, everything we do requires financial support. With Tu Dejun as the director, everything will be much more convenient. It will be very inconvenient without this person.

After Xu Dazhong stopped Tu Dejun with his eyes, he said to Qin Shukai, "County Magistrate Qin, our county's finances have indeed not been very prosperous in recent years, and this is also well known. In my opinion, no matter how difficult the Finance Bureau is, it is still necessary to ensure the operating funds for the projects. As for how to raise more funds in this difficult period, it depends on the leaders of the Finance Bureau to come up with plans and find solutions."

In my opinion, some of what Director Tu said today are actually quite true. He does still have room for improvement in his working methods. As a finance director, it won't work if he only thinks about cutting costs and doesn't understand the principle of increasing revenue. I think it's also a fact that it's difficult to be poor. Let's think of a solution together with Director Tu.

Qin Shukai saw Xu Dazhong take the initiative to come forward to smooth things over, and knew that there must be some connection between him and Tu Dejun. He thought for a moment and realized that even if Tu Dejun was removed now, the county's finances would still be in jeopardy.

There is no money to allocate for project construction. The only solution now is to give Tu Dejun a chance and think of a solution, which is also a good option.

Qin Shukai looked up at Xu Dazhong, and seeing that Xu Dazhong was staring at him with sharp eyes, he waved at him and said, "Okay, let's do as County Magistrate Xu wishes."

Xu Dazhong finally breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Qin Shukai was not determined to deal with Tu Dejun, there was still a chance.

After the meeting, Qin Shukai was obviously dissatisfied with the results of the meeting. He had not achieved the effect he wanted to achieve at this meeting, which made him feel a little depressed. When he entered the office, Qin Lingzhen said with lingering fear, "County Magistrate Qin, the situation just now is too dangerous."

Qin Shukai looked at Qin Lingzhen with some confusion and asked, Qin Zhenling, what do you mean by this?

Seeing that Qin Shukai still didn't understand what he was saying, Qin Lingzhen quickly explained, "County Magistrate Qin, this is all my fault for failing in my duty. I should have explained Tu Dejun's situation to you clearly a long time ago."

Qin Shukai heard that there was something more to Qin Lingzhen's words, so he simply sat down in his chair, drank a sip of water slowly, and listened carefully to Qin Lingzhen's explanation.

Qin Lingzhen sat opposite Qin Shukai and introduced that Tu Dejun was Tu Delong's brother.

Huang Yitan couldn't help but ask, "Are you talking about Tu Delun, secretary of the Working Committee of Honghe County Economic Development Zone?"

Qin Lingzhen nodded and said, yes, it was that Tu Delun.

Qin Shukai asked in some surprise, Qin Zhenling, I was just about to find someone to inquire about it. I saw the name of Tu Delun in the telephone contact book used by leaders. I have been in Honghe County for several months. Why have I never seen Secretary Tu Delun attend every government work meeting?

Qin Lingzhen explained that when Tu Delun was the executive deputy county chief, he never came to the county government to work. This was a practice left by the old county chief Jia Rengui. Now that he has taken up his post in the Economic Development Zone, he will not come here unless it is a particularly important matter.

Qin Shukai couldn't help but say "Oh" in surprise. He didn't expect that Tu Delun had actually served as the executive deputy county magistrate of Honghe County.

As far as I can remember, I met him at the county party committee standing committee meeting. He never said a word and sat aside with a gloomy expression. He never even smiled at anyone he met. However, he seemed quite familiar with Xu Dazhong and would often whisper a few words to Xu Dazhong.

Qin Shukai understood Qin Lingzhen's intention in introducing Tu Dejun to him that he had such a brother. He was reminding himself that the reason why Tu Dejun was so arrogant was mainly because of his brother Tu Delong. Since the other person has a backer, it would be better for him to try not to tear his face against him. After all, it is better to resolve a feud than to create one. More friends mean more paths. Why should he create another enemy for himself among the members of the county party committee standing committee?

Since Qin Shukai took office in Honghe County, a number of deputy county heads and deputy secretaries have basically visited his office in person. Although they said they came to congratulate County Head Qin on his promotion, secretly they were there to build relationships and get to know each other so that they would know how to be measured in their words and actions in the future.

Only Tu Delong has never been to Qin Shukai's office in the past few months, and has never attended government work meetings. Qin Shukai feels that there is an indescribable mystery about this person.

Judging from the facts, no matter who Tu Dejun's brother is, as a finance director, he should have done his job well. Now the projects in the Hongze Lake Resources Joint Development Zone are in urgent need of capital investment. If he keeps refusing to allocate the money, such a finance director must be replaced as soon as possible.