I'm the villain in the book

Chapter 88 Li Zhongling, Xie Gongzi

At midnight, a big event happened in Zhongling County.

Nearly [-] well-equipped "bandits" slaughtered under the city and broke into the city for the first time after a "fight" with the officers and soldiers, and they were immediately beaten, smashed, looted and burned.

Almost all the wealthy and big businessmen in the city were attacked. Although they resisted, the ordinary Jiading Huyuan was no match for this group of gangsters. .

This sudden catastrophe didn't last long. In less than an hour, the bandits left the county town shouting and shouting, threatening to come back when the money ran out.

Cries and curses were heard, and the entire Zhongling City stayed awake all night.

It was not until early the next day that these wealthy businessmen who suffered losses managed to clean up the mess at home, and collectively went to the gate of the county government to ask for an explanation.

"My son! You died so miserably!! For my father, I must personally kill that bandit to avenge you!!"

"Where's the magistrate Wang?! We want to see him!!"

"What do officers and soldiers eat?! Can't even deal with dozens of bandits?!"

"Master, don't worry! The slave family will never let you die like this!"

"Uuuu, my family property..."

"Dong dong dong! Dong dong dong!"

The Dengwen drum at the gate of the county government was almost broken, and more and more people gathered in the open space outside the gate.

However, if someone with a heart is here, it is not difficult to see that the people who came to sue the officials to discuss the explanation are all big families in the city, and there is no ordinary people.

Of course, this is also very reasonable. After all, it is "not easy" for bandits to enter the city to loot, and they will definitely not waste time on small households with little oil and water.

"Squeak~"

Amid the earth-shattering screams of the crowd, the gate of the county government office was finally pushed open by two yamen officers with bruised noses and swollen faces, but the one standing behind the door was not the county magistrate, but a white-haired old man.

"Master! Where's the magistrate of Wang!"

Immediately someone asked loudly: "There is such a big thing as a bandit entering the city! Don't tell us that he doesn't know!"

"Let Lord Wang come out! We have to ask him for an explanation in person!"

"Is he trying to be a tortoise! ​​If this matter is not resolved, I will sue the Shangzhou ya!!"

"Everyone! Everyone! Listen to me first!"

In the face of all the doubts, the white-haired old man shouted in a deep voice full of "sorrow": "Master Wang, he personally led the soldiers to fight with the bandits last night, but unfortunately was injured by the bandit's palm, and even got off the bed at this time. No!"

"You can tell me anything you want!"

"What's the matter? Do you need to ask?!"

Someone shouted sharply: "Of course the yamen wants to compensate us for our losses last night! We have to send troops to arrest all the criminals who committed the crime!"

"Correct!"

"That's right!"

This person's statement was immediately echoed, and the white-haired master was not in a hurry to speak. He waited until everyone was tired and then smiled bitterly:

"Everyone, you are all from Zhongling County, and you should know the situation in this county best."

"The bandits have been infested year after year. If the yamen can really suppress them, how can they wait until today?"

"Actually, it's not that the bandits have never entered the city before because they are afraid of the government, it's just that we are lucky!"

"But now the villages around the county town have been looted by them, and I'm afraid that the county town will often be harassed by bandits in the future..."

The words of the master are not only complaining, but also conveying a very clear message——

This bandit government can't control it, let's love it.

Of course, everyone couldn't agree to such an irresponsible attitude, and the angry reprimands were even worse than before.

"What?! This is what the yamen said to us?!"

"Master Wang is the parent and official of Zhongling! Putting the people in the water and fire like this? It's a big absurdity in the world!"

"Humph! Folks! Since Mr. Wang doesn't care, let's go to the prefecture to file a complaint!"

"..."

Listening to the threatening words, the white-haired master shook his head helplessly, and sighed in his heart that Ren Shan was bullied by others, and Ma Shan was ridden by others.

It's not uncommon for people to sue officials elsewhere, but at least they do it secretly. How can there be such a situation where they dare to make threats like this now.

But this is not wrong to anyone else. If you want to blame it, you can only blame your own adults for being too weak and thinking too much about the "people"...

With Wei Changtian's remarks in mind, the master waited for a while, feeling that the time was almost up, and then he threw his hands at everyone and said helplessly:

"Everyone, I won't hide it from you until now."

"Actually, there is no need for you to sue. The county magistrate feels sorry for the elders and villagers in Zhongling, and is ready to resign and return to his hometown."

"As soon as Lord Wang leaves, it will take at least a year and a half before the next county magistrate arrives, and even if the new magistrate arrives, will he be able to pacify the bandit?"

"Everyone, listen to my advice."

"I'm afraid there will be no peace in Zhongling County in the future, you guys... better pack up and go earlier!"

"..."

This time, there was no noise, no anger, no dissatisfaction.

After the master said these few words, all the people blocking the door were dumbfounded.

How could they expect that the tall, thin, and never lose his temper the county magistrate would have to resign like this!
They don't need to sue Shangzhou Ya, they quit the job themselves!
But the magistrate can leave, but they can't!
These people's family business is all in Zhongling, who would be willing to leave the ready-made good life, but go to a new place that is unfamiliar and start over?
But if you don't leave... Is it possible that you still have to wait here for the bandits to rob and kill again and again?

"The county magistrate can't leave! I, I am willing to donate money to suppress the bandits!"

I don't know who suddenly shouted, and after a short silence, the harmony sounded instantly.

"Yes, yes! Lord Wang can't resign! My Liu family is also willing to donate money!"

"Didn't the magistrate say before that as long as you have money, you can ask the prefectural government to send troops to suppress the bandits? Let's collect the money! You can't give up Zhongling County to bandits!"

"Extreme! Such a good official as magistrate Wang is hard to find in the world! My Jia family is also willing to take money!"

"Wanchang Mihang is also willing!"

"For my dead son! I donate too!"

"Donate! We all donate..."

"..."

The style of painting in front of the county yamen suddenly changed, and a group of people who had just been indignant to ask for an explanation instantly turned into good citizens with a sense of social responsibility, and they rushed to express their willingness to donate money to suppress the bandits.

Seeing all this, the master was amazed at the clever plan of that young master Wei, but a look of embarrassment appeared on his face.

"Everyone, you are...that's all! Then I will inform the magistrate of this matter to decide..."

"Master! You must persuade the magistrate not to resign!"

"Yeah! Money is easy to negotiate! This official must never quit!"

"Before I didn't want to donate money to suppress the bandits because I was confused! I also asked the master to tell the county magistrate that we already knew it was wrong..."

"Okay, I will tell the truth..."

While dealing with the crowd, the white-haired master waved to the yamen next to him.

Seeing this, the latter retreated quietly, and soon a horse came out of the back door of the county government and went straight to the south of the city.

……

A quarter of an hour later.

On the official road in the south of the city, more than a hundred cavalry soldiers stood upright, while the thin county magistrate knelt down in front of Liang Zhen and Wei Changtian with snot and tears, and finally several talents helped him up.

"Master Liang! Young Master..."

"The old and the old really don't know what to say, such a great kindness, the people of Zhongling will definitely remember it in their hearts..."

"Hahaha, Lord Wang, you don't have to be polite, it's just a little effort."

Liang Zhen laughed twice, and could see that he was in a good mood: "Since those wealthy businessmen are willing to donate money, then we should set off on our way. Mr. Wang doesn't need to send them any more, we will meet you in the future."

"Master Liang... I have another unkind request."

The thin county magistrate looked at Wei Changtian and asked very solemnly, "Forgive the old man to take the liberty to ask the son's name?"

"..."

Wei Changtian was stunned for a moment, and then generously reported to his family: "The Wei family in the capital, Wei Changtian."

"Young Master Wei, thank you...what!"

The thin county magistrate suddenly trembled suddenly, and was stunned in place for a moment.

"You, you are the one..."

"Yes."

It's not surprising that Wei Changtian would have such a reaction to the thin magistrate. He smiled and glanced at Liang Zhen before getting into the car and leaving.

However, after taking a few steps, he suddenly turned around and asked loudly:
"Master Wang, I know you are an honest official, but I don't know whether you are an official for the sake of the people or for your own reputation?"

"Naturally for..."

The thin county magistrate, who had recovered, subconsciously wanted to answer, but he never said the second half of the sentence.

The rapid sound of "da da da" hooves sounded, announcing the end of a small episode in which Wei Changtian and others went south to Shuzhou.

The thin county magistrate froze in place for a long time, then suddenly straightened his somewhat hunched body, brushing off the dust from the worn-out official uniform.

He stretched his arms forward like a ring, raised his hand to his forehead, and gave a deep bow at the raised Lu Chen.

"Thank you sir."

(End of this chapter)