Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 99 County Magistrate, which one are you good at?

At dusk, Wei Hao and three police officers returned to the county.

The three officers greeted Wei Hao and left.

They were going to the post house to return the horse. Wei Hao had brought his own horse and did not need to return it. He went directly to the county government office slowly.

Looking at the people coming and going in the county government office, Wei Hao felt like he was in another world for a moment, and his eyes were a little blurry.

Wei Hao heard Chen Qingsi's name all the way south. When he actually arrived in Qingxi County, he felt that Qingxi County was nothing more than that and that Chen Qingsi was exaggerating.

Not to mention compared with his hometown Sangquan County in Puzhou, even if he went all the way south and passed through the counties, it couldn't compare.

To this day, Wei Hao received the order and went to inspect other places in the county with his subordinates.

Passing by abandoned villages and lonely graves with no owners on the streets, listening to the police officers talking about the situation in Qingxi County before Chen Qingsi came, I realized that I had never seen the war, and it was like looking at everything with the eyes of a bystander. madness.

Wei Hao couldn't help but feel irritated as he thought about the mission that his father-in-law had mentioned before leaving.

I arrived at the official residence unknowingly, and before I entered the gate of the office, I heard the sound of snoring.

Wei Hao frowned and walked into the hall, wanting to see who had the audacity to sleep in his office.

When he entered the hall, he saw the county magistrate Zheng Rongzheng, who had gone south with him, snoring loudly and sleeping on the seat, looking a little embarrassed.

Wei Hao seemed to feel that the situation was a bit familiar, so he went up and kicked him lightly, and said angrily: "Brother Zheng slept so soundly."

After thinking for a while, he added, "Will I sleep more soundly here?"

Zheng Rong regained his energy slightly and said with a sad face: "Brother Wei, where is the land? Not to mention this office, it is a pigsty. I can sleep well on a mat. You don't know how I got here today... …”

Wei Hao looked at the complaining Zheng Rong and frowned: "Brother Zheng is not supervising the progress of the county government warehouse, why do you look like this?"

Zheng Rong sighed: "I finally understand the reason for these Qianjia Yamen. Due to the war, Qingxi County lacked strength, and County Magistrate Chen often went into battle in person and led the county people to work together. When encountering such a magistrate, Who wouldn’t be grateful?”

Wei Hao remained silent, remembering that when he went out today, he met an elderly woodcutter pushing a cart of firewood uphill.

The woodcutter originally planned to unload the firewood, carry it uphill, and then load it into the truck.

But the guard behind him took the initiative to help and helped the woodcutter push the car up the slope.

I thought it was a simple folk custom, but now it seems to be a habit.

Wei Hao looked at Zheng Rong, who always paid attention to appearance, and wondered: "Even so, what does it have to do with Brother Zheng?"

Zheng Rong slapped the floor heavily and said: "County Magistrate Chen has spoiled these unruly people in Qingxi County. They really don't know how to behave. Do they really think this situation is normal? I just sat aside, How many looks have I received back and forth? I am a descendant of the Zheng family in Xingyang, from a high-ranking family, but I am treated with cold eyes by a group of people in this small and broken county? If word spreads, wouldn't it make people laugh?"

Wei Hao couldn't laugh or cry, and said, "Then you really helped yourself? Wouldn't it be better to just leave?"

Zheng Rong shook his head and said: "No, as you said, this Chen Qingsi is not an easy person. He is so popular in Qingxi County, which is very detrimental to our actions. If you want to succeed, you can't perform too poorly. Come to find trouble. , I’m just telling you something, you have to do what you have to do.”

The more outstanding Chen Qingsi is, the deeper the fear in Zheng Rong's eyes becomes. He also understands why several aristocratic families have the intention of suppressing Chen Qingsi in Jiangnan. They really give him the opportunity to enter the capital and rely on his ability and knowledge to ascend to the temple. , once the influence spreads, it will be very detrimental to them.

"How's the situation over there?"

When Zheng Rong asked, he still rubbed his shoulders.

Wei Hao said: "It went smoothly. I became familiar with my subordinates. But they are extremely respectful to County Magistrate Chen. It is not easy to replace him."

Zheng Rong nodded and said, "Take your time!"

Saying this, he bowed and said goodbye.

Just carrying heavy objects, his arms felt unbearable pain as soon as he lifted them up. He frowned and bowed with difficulty.

Wei Hao suppressed his laughter and sent Zheng Rong away.It wasn't until the other party walked away that he laughed out loud. After a long time, he sighed again.

When Zheng Rong returned to his residence, he didn't care about any image. He slumped on the bed in a twisted state, not wanting to move a finger.The bookboy Miao Yan said distressedly: "How has Mr. Lang ever suffered like this? God damn Chen Qingsi, sooner or later I have to make him look good."

Seeing that his husband ignored him, Miao Yan continued: "By the way, I heard that there is a poetry meeting in the county on the fifth day of May, how about us?"

"Pig brain, get out!"

Zheng Rong couldn't stand listening anymore and went to the Poetry Club to cause trouble. Wasn't that asking for abuse?
As far as Chen Qingsi's literary and poetic talent is concerned, if he goes to the places where he is good at making trouble, he will only become a laughing stock. Just like when he was welcoming his bride, the sentence "The roc rises with the wind in one day and soars ninety thousand miles" makes them laugh to this day.

Especially the story that was derived with added fuel and vinegar, it is still a good story even now.

Even because three people became tigers, many people already regarded it as a real thing.

Would Zheng Rongcai be stupid enough to challenge Chen Qingsi and Luo Binwang, fearing that they would lack inspiration?
Official battles are the home field.

Zheng Rong felt sleepy and fell into a deep sleep.

The next day, Zheng Rong woke up with torn pain.

Yesterday it was just soreness and numbness, but today I can't even lift my arm. It hurts when I move it, as if the bones are cracked.

Zheng Rongqiang endured the pain and came to the county government office.

He came earlier today, and most of the county officials and officials were there.

Facing the slightly hostile eyes of his colleagues, Zheng Rong found Lei Xin, the only chief clerk who did not dislike him, and got close to him.

The reason why Lei Xin is friendly towards Zheng Rong is actually very simple.

When Lei Xin purchased silkworm seeds from Tonglu County, he bought a large number of bad seeds. Although they did not cause huge losses because they were discovered early, he still lost a lot of money to the county.

As the chief bookkeeper, Lei Xin knows best that every money on the county government's books is saved by the whole county's efforts to save food and clothing.

Chen Qingsi did not punish him for this matter, and was already very grateful. How could he dare to expect a promotion?
If there is no interest entanglement, there will naturally be no hostility.

The two talked quite harmoniously, and Zheng Rong also felt that the progress was going smoothly.

Soon it was time for the daily scheduled morning meeting. Chen Qingsi briefly talked about yesterday's situation in the county. If there were unfinished tasks at hand, he should continue the previous work, and if the tasks were completed, new tasks would be arranged.

As always, they dispersed in a rush.

Zheng Rong did not let Lei Xin go and asked, "Where is Mr. Lei going today?"

Lei Xin said: "It's still the market!"

Patrolling the market?

These four words appeared in Zheng Rong's mind and he hurriedly said: "I'll go with you!"

Lei Xin said in surprise: "Don't the county magistrate have his own affairs?"

Zheng Rong immediately said: "Miao Yan is here. He is a personal retainer hired by me."

My own book boy, I don’t feel bad.

Lei Xin said: "Then let's go together!"

The two chatted and laughed all the way to the market.

Zheng Rong looked at the bustling market and was about to express his emotion.

Lei Xin walked into a room, and when he came out, he had a hoe and a shovel in his hand, and asked: "Xian Cheng, which one are you good at???"

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