"Yangzhou Prefecture Magistrate Pan Juhua, that useless fat pig, was assassinated. I believe you all already know about it, so I won't say anything more.”Ao Bai narrowed his eyes and took a sip of tea.
"I…I…"
A scrawny official raised his hand in trepidation. As soon as he raised his head to meet Oboi's eyes, he lowered his head in fear and stammered,"I…I'm…I'm Ding Mo, the prefect of Yangzhou.”
"From today onwards, you are no longer in charge. You will take over Pan Juhua's position as Yangzhou's prefect.”Ao Bai said casually, as if promoting an official was as easy as drinking water.
Ding Mo, who was kneeling on the ground, felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave when he heard Ao Bai's words. In the next second, he was overjoyed and almost jumped up in joy.
Some were happy, while others were worried. A general beside Ding Mo stood up and said in a clear voice,""Lord Ao, the death of Yangzhou's prefect Pan Juhua should be reported to the Imperial Court. However, we should wait for the Emperor to make a decision and appoint an official to take over.”
Ao Bai frowned, got up, and walked over to the general. He looked coldly at the general."Do you have any objections?"
"I just want to tell Lord Ao that the matter of appointing officials should be decided by the emperor.”The general cupped his fists and faced the sky.
"Who the f * ck do you think you are?"
Ao Bai roared and grabbed the general's head. He said coldly,"It's not your place to interrupt when I'm speaking.”
The general's head was grabbed by Ao Bai, and he began to struggle violently. Ao Bai's tiger eyes flickered with a fierce light, and his five fingers suddenly exerted force.
"Kacha!"
The crisp sound of bones breaking rang out. The general's skull was crushed by Ao Bai's grip, and blood flowed out of his seven orifices.
The moment Ao Bai let go, he fell limply to the ground.
Seeing this person's fate, the remaining officials were instantly drenched in sweat. Their entire bodies trembled, and they lowered their heads in fear, not daring to speak. Their legs were trembling.
The timid official who had almost peed his pants earlier was so scared that he peed his pants.
Ao Bai wiped his hands with a white handkerchief handed over by Xue Ying and said,"Who else? I have objections."
"I dare not. We agree with Lord Ao's decision.”
All the officials present immediately said in unison, as if they had rehearsed it.
"Since you have no objections, you can leave on your own.”Ao Bai waved his hand casually, indicating that these cowardly officials could leave.
The officials who were kneeling on the ground immediately heaved a sigh of relief. They hurriedly got up from the ground, rubbed their sore knees, and supported them as they walked out of the door.
"Oh."
Ao Bai pondered for a moment, then turned his head and said,"What's your name?"
Ao Bai blinked his tiger eyes and looked at Xue Ying.
Xue Ying covered his hand and chuckled.”
"Oh! That's right! Ding Mo."
Ao Bai slapped his forehead and suddenly realized something. He shouted at Ding Mo,"Um, Ding…Ding Mo, stay here. I have something to tell you.”
Ding Mo had no choice but to return to the hall in agony. Then, he bent his knees and was about to kneel.
"There's no need. Look at your age. You've just knelt for a while, and your legs are trembling when you stand up.”Ao Bai frowned and stopped Ding Mo from kneeling.
"Thank you, sir." Ding Mo cupped his hands gratefully.
"Puchi!"
Xue Ying chuckled softly at the side. He then covered his mouth, his starry eyes filled with laughter.
After all, Ding Mo looked like he was only in his thirties, about the same age as Oboi. He wasn't old at all, but Oboi had forcefully classified him as an old man, and Ding Mo had even thanked him gratefully. It was truly laughable.
Ao Bai glared at Xue Ying, then turned to Ding Mo with a smile."Ding Mo, oh Ding Mo, you didn't choose a name for your seed. Instead, you chose a name that's hard to remember.”
"Your Excellency is right. This lowly official's name is indeed not easy to remember.”Ding Mo could only go along with Ao Bai. He didn't want to be slapped in the head, but just because he couldn't say it out loud didn't mean that he wouldn't slander Ao Bai in his heart.
If it wasn't for the fact that he couldn't defeat Ao Bai and feared his martial arts and reputation, he would have already spat at Ao Bai's face.
You said he was old just now, and now you're saying his name. Do you really think that a clay Bodhisattva doesn't have 30% maturity?
However, he didn't dare to do so, so he could only suffer silently.
"Ding Mo, I came to Yangzhou this time to eliminate the traitors of the Heaven and Earth Society. After you let go of the Yangzhou Prefect, you must work hard for me. This morning, you will eliminate the bandits in Yangzhou City. At that time, I will be able to put in a good word for you in front of the Emperor.”Ao Bai calmly patted Ding Mo's shoulder and said,"I think you can do it."
Ding Mo lowered his head." I'm willing to bow to you with all my heart. I'll do my best to help you eliminate the traitors of the Heaven and Earth Society this morning."”
"Humph."
"Very well," Ao Bai muttered,"I have high hopes for you.”
"Yes, my lord." Ding Mo turned around and walked out of the door. A fierce look flashed in his eyes, but he hid it in an instant.
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