Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 98 At this moment, he looks like a martyr
Wei Hao felt slightly dissatisfied when he heard Zheng Rong's words.

Wei Hao was born into a poor family. He was often treated coldly by others because of his status. He was also scolded as a "farmer" when he was young.

I am disgusted with these three words.

Wei Hao said calmly: "I just remind you not to be careless. This County Magistrate Chen is by no means an easy person. If you really want to deal with it easily, you will not become the target of competition..."

He paused and said: "Anyway, within my ability, I can cooperate with you. I won't care about the rest."

It is true that Wei Hao is the son-in-law of the Fan Yang Lu family, but his rise has nothing to do with the Fan Yang Lu family.Relying on his own talents, he started from a subordinate official step by step and repeatedly solved major cases in Puzhou. Therefore, he was discovered by Lu Renzhen of the Fanyang Lu family. Under his introduction, he became the son-in-law of the Lu family.

Wei Hao's visit to Qingxi County was originally an ordinary move by Fan Yanglu to cultivate a talent with a foreign surname, but he was accidentally involved in this incident and was temporarily notified to cooperate with Zheng Rong's operation.

Two years ago, Wei Hao would have ignored her, but now he has a relationship with his beloved wife and has a pair of children.My wife is gentle and virtuous, and takes good care of her mother and children.

For the sake of his family, Wei Hao had to do something against his will.

Zheng Rong didn't mind and said: "As long as Brother Wei is from our side, you should bribe the county servants and let them do what you say. You and I are both civilized and military, so we can't resist those who live in the fields."

Wei Hao was silent for a moment and said, "Okay."

The two chatted casually until dinner time.

The chief records, classics and history, teaching edicts, inspections, postmasters and meritorious officers from various ministries came back one by one.

Originally, officials and officials with families did not eat at the county government office in the evening, but because the county magistrate and county lieutenant airborne, they stayed to have a meal together and held a simple welcome ceremony.

For this reason, Chen Qingsi specially bought some osmanthus wine, a specialty of the village, and asked the ladies in the nursing home to prepare some delicious dishes for them.

The ceremony is full of sense.

Zheng Rong was quite satisfied with this, thinking that the county magistrate Chen Qingsi was quite sensible.

But Zheng Rong soon stopped laughing.

In addition to Lei Xin, the chief clerk, Zheng Rong found other people including Dian Shi Qin Yi, Jiao Yu Ma Bo, Inspector Zhang Qing, Yi Cheng Lu Yuanyi, Shi Cao Peng Xing, Fa Cao Ren'an, Tax Cao Pang Li, and Punishment Cao Funing looking at him. His eyes were full of hostility and dissatisfaction.

Wei Hao also felt the same way.

Zheng Rong knew that if he wanted to sideline Chen Qingsi, besides himself and Wei Hao, he would have to win over more people.

As a result, I raised glasses and toasted many times, but failed to get the desired result.

Zheng Rong was extremely angry in his heart, but for the sake of the overall situation, he still maintained his demeanor and greeted everyone with a smile without even showing any anger.

Chen Qingsi saw all this and laughed secretly.

All of this is, of course, his work.

Chen Qingsi is well versed in the art of brainwashing.

If the court has not arranged for anyone to take over the two positions of county magistrate and county lieutenant, he is prepared to recommend two of the county government officials to take over.

Everyone is working so hard, and they also have thoughts of competing for this position.

Now that Zheng Rong and Wei Hao were airborne, everyone's thoughts were shattered. To them, the two of them were like enemies.

The sumptuous welcome banquet was not a dull affair thanks to the lively performances of Chen Qingsi and Shi Wuzi.

In such a weird atmosphere, it ended hastily.

Zheng Rong returned to his residence, his face turned livid: "A group of poor villagers who don't know etiquette make me angry!"

As a nobleman of the fifth surname and the son of a rich man, Zheng Rong was the focus of attention and the object of adulation wherever he went. Now that he deigned to make friends with him, he was treated coldly and felt angry.

Miao Yan, the scholar, said hurriedly: "Mr. Lang is the noble son of today, why should you care about a group of villagers?"

Zheng Rong took a deep breath and said: "It makes sense. I can hold a boat in my belly, so how can I argue with a group of villagers?"

As if his face had changed, he returned to normal. He rolled his eyes and said, "That Lei Xin has a good attitude. I think he is a reasonable person. We can start with him tomorrow. He happens to be the chief registrar and is in charge of household registration and documents in the county. If he is on our side, Chen Qingsi will have a headache." Zheng Rong prepared all night. The next day, he woke up a little late and hurried to the county government office and went straight to the registrar's office.

"Thunder Lord Bo!"

Zheng Rong entered with a smile.

Lei Xin saw Zheng Rong coming in and said, "Does Magistrate Zheng want to check the household registration documents in the county? I'll give you the key. I have something to deal with, so I won't chat anymore."

Before Zheng Rong could speak, he handed over the key to the file room.

The county magistrate is an assistant to the county magistrate and has the right to inspect archives.

Lei Xin gave the key very neatly.

"Hey……"

Zheng Rong wanted to stop him, but saw that Lei Xin had already walked away.

Blinking his eyes, Zheng Rong thought to himself, forget it, let's go find someone else.

After walking around the county government office, Zheng Rong found that the county government office was empty and most people had left for business.

Even the county magistrate Chen Qingsi and Wei Hao, who came to take office together, were not in the county, so a clerk named Jiang Chen was left in charge.

Zheng Rong would never be stupid enough to win over Jiang Chen.

In such a large county government office, everyone is busy, but Zheng Rong has nothing to do. Could it be that he is sleeping in the office?

Zheng Rong was really bored and thought of the task assigned by Chen Qingsi yesterday, thinking that he had nothing to do, so he might as well go take a look.

Miao Yan, a book boy, was dozing off against the carriage.

Zheng Rong woke him up and took a carriage to the warehouse in the west of the city.

A dozen workers were working enthusiastically under the bright sun. Zheng Rong looked around and was sweating profusely. He hid in the corner to enjoy the cool weather. He waved to Miao Yan and asked Miao Yan to get him a mazaar to sit on. He also asked him to find it. Get some boiled water to drink.

His move was too conspicuous, and the workers and people who came and went looked at him strangely.

One person said: "Who is this!"

Someone else said: "Who else could it be? The young master from the north, the new county magistrate."

"That's it, you still want to be the county magistrate?"

"Just like the old lady."

"Keep your voice down, don't let people hear you."

"You idiot, you think everyone is our County Magistrate Chen. Our County Magistrate Chen is just like us. He is from a common people, so he can sympathize with us. He comes to help in person when there is trouble... During spring plowing, he even helps when inspecting the farmland. It's time to plant rice seedlings. The speed is no slower than ours, and they can really work."

"This new county magistrate, hey, just stay out of the way. Do you still expect him to help?"

The ordinary workers in Qingxi County were accustomed to officials performing their duties, so they looked down upon Zheng Rong's behavior and would cast strange glances from time to time.

Zheng Rong, a nobleman with five surnames, has always been aloof. When has he ever been looked down upon by a group of common people?
In this damn place, why do people like ants dare to look at me strangely?
The more Zheng Rong stayed, the more uncomfortable he felt. The angrier he got, the calmer his mind became.

No, if they want to replace Chen Qingsi, they must change their view of themselves.

Zheng Rong gritted his teeth, put down the cup in his hand, and strode towards the built warehouse.

At this moment, he looked like a martyr.

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