Cao Thief

Chapter 19 Who is more noble than whom (12) [-]
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From the appearance point of view, Deng Ji is a very honest young man.

He is not tall, about 175 centimeters, and looks a little fat.She has a round face and small eyes, but she is very energetic.

But maybe it was because of excessive fatigue, Deng Ji's eyes looked hollow at this moment.

His face was very ugly, with an unhealthy paleness.Her hair was a bit disheveled, the black cotton robe on her body was crumpled, and there were a few inconspicuous stains.Standing in the living room, he bowed respectfully to Kuai Zheng: "Little official Deng Ji, pay my respects to Kuai County Magistrate!"

I was a little dazed in my heart, I didn't understand what Kuai Zheng's order was when he suddenly came here.

Logically speaking, although Deng Ji was Kuai Zheng's subordinate, he had never had any contact with Kuai Zheng.He himself is not a person who is good at exploiting and likes to please.No matter what time it is, I always do my job well, and never take other things to heart.

It turned out that he was sorting out his household registration in the public house of the county government.

Due to the change of the county magistrate, the household registration information of Jiyang County must be reported to the new county magistrate.

Household registration management in the late Eastern Han Dynasty was not as standardized as in later generations.Especially after the Yellow Turban Rebellion in Taiping Road, household registration management became extremely loose.The last time Liu Biao sorted out his household registration was when he first arrived in Jingzhou.Since then, the magistrate of Jiyang County has not paid much attention to this matter. Although the county magistrate Wang Wei is very concerned about it, because of trivial matters, he spends too much energy and has to sort it out sporadically.

Jiyang County is a middle county with a population of [-] households and a population of nearly [-].

Almost every day, there will be birth, old age, sickness and death.After several years of accumulation, it is not a simple matter to suddenly come up with correct statistics.In addition, Deng Cai deliberately made things difficult, and piled up things that had been accumulated for several years for Deng Ji to sort out.Deng Ji is indeed very capable, but under such circumstances, it is impossible to complete it immediately.Counting it, he has worked in the county government for more than three days, and he didn't even have time to go back and change his clothes... Even so, he still has to face Deng Cai's aggression every day.

Kuai Zheng was also taken aback when he saw Deng Ji.

I can't help feeling strange in my heart, why Cao Peng's brother-in-law looks so embarrassed?
He seems to have understood a bit...

Cao Peng is here to inquire about the crime!

Of course, Kuai Zheng was not afraid of Cao Peng.Even if Cao Peng was Pang Ji's disciple, or even Pang Ji's son, he would not be afraid.

But offending someone for no reason is not a good thing after all.

Besides, Cao Peng did not ask the crime face to face, and his words were very polite and modest.His older sister had conflicts with others at home, and it was only natural for him to come to pick up her brother-in-law.But the problem is, Deng Ji became like this while working under him.If it is spread out, there will be no brilliance on the face.Kuai Zheng was still wondering, what exactly was Deng Ji doing in the public house?
It's not easy to toss yourself like this...

Originally, Kuai was planning to call Deng Ji over and let him and Cao Peng go back.

But now, he is also interested, and asked in a deep voice: "Deng Ji, I just took office in this county, and everything is unclear, and I haven't had time to meet you. I heard that you haven't come home for three days. I don't know why. ? If you have any difficulties, just raise it with the county."

Deng Ji's eyes were glazed, and he couldn't help being startled when he heard it.

"Didn't the county magistrate ask the little official to sort out the Jiyang household registration?"

Kuai Zheng nodded and said, "It's true...but I didn't tell you not to go home for three days, did I?"

"If you go back to the county magistrate, you have to order that the household registration must be sorted into a book and submitted in the next day. The petty officials are ignorant, and they can only work from day to night and day and night."

Kuai Zheng was stunned and said, "When will I ask you to report your household registration in the future?"

After he finished speaking, he seemed to explain to Cao Peng: "Since I took office, I heard that the household registration in Jiyang County has not been revised for several years, so I ordered someone to sort it out...Deng Ji, I said that there is no need to worry too much about this matter. The household registration has been revised. It’s difficult, but you can fix it slowly, and when will you report it at a later date?”

"what?"

Deng Ji said in a daze, "But the master said, this is what you ordered..."

"Bullshit!"

Kuai Zheng was annoyed when he heard this, and his face sank, "You mean, Deng gave you the order?"

"Exactly."

"You are so talented, how can you do things like this?"

Kuai Zheng was really angry!

The reason why Deng Cai was appointed as his master book was because he was introduced by his family members before he took office.I thought about the person introduced by my family, even if I don't have great skills, I can still be a confidant.After all, Kuai's family is not in Jiyang at all, and if Kuai Zheng doesn't have anyone available, it's not easy to use his fists.But now, Deng Cai has made him lose face in front of the disciples of the Lumen... It is not a good thing to spread the word.

"Brother, this matter... the subordinates' nonsense actually caused brother Deng to be implicated, and I hope my brother Haihan."

Only then did Deng Ji notice that besides Kuai Zheng, there was also a sick young man in plain clothes sitting in the hall.At first glance, Deng Ji thought the young man looked familiar.When he married Cao Nan, he met Cao Peng.It's just that Cao Peng was withdrawn, so he didn't pay much attention to it.See you again at this time, but Deng Ji can't remember who Cao Peng is.It is also impossible for him to think about Cao Peng... After all, he also knows the situation of his own wife's natal family, how can it be possible for a dignified county magistrate to treat him like a guest?
Unexpectedly, the boy got up and waved his hands seemingly indifferently.

"Elder brother, why should you blame yourself? This matter has nothing to do with elder brother. The subordinates are messing around. I just want to discipline them later. Don't take it to heart."

While talking, the boy walked up to Deng Ji, cupped his hands and said, "Brother-in-law, let's go home."

Brother-in-law?

Deng Ji was even more puzzled. He stared at the young man for a long time before he stammered and asked, "You, you, you...are you Ah Fu?"

"Brother-in-law, don't you recognize me?"

Deng Ji opened his mouth wide in surprise, and stammered, "Ah Fu, why are you here?"

Cao Peng smiled, "Brother-in-law, this is a long story, let's go back and talk about it.

My sister had a conflict with Deng Cai's daughter-in-law today, and she was injured a little... You hurry back with me, and I will explain to you slowly on the way. "

Deng Ji was really confused!
Is this still my lonely and unapproachable brother-in-law?

When Kuai Zheng heard it, he was also stunned.

Earlier, Cao Peng told him that his sister was in conflict with the vicious woman in the village.Kuai Zheng didn't care... In his opinion, such wicked women are not worth mentioning at all.As long as Cao Peng raises it, he can help Cao Peng vent his anger without saying a word.But if this is the case, Kuai Zheng might underestimate Cao Peng.Fortunately, Cao Peng did not mention this matter, and Kuai Zheng certainly would not pursue it.

But now...

Deng Cai, Deng Cai again!
"Brother Cao Xian, you just said Deng Cai, which Deng Cai is it?"

Cao Peng pretended to be stunned, and replied: "It's a member of Deng Village...Brother, I just arrived today. To be honest, I don't know what's going on."

Kuai Zheng looked at Deng Ji with a gloomy face.

"Brother Deng Xian, how many Deng talents are there in Deng Village?"

"...Uh, only my brother."

"Deng Cai or your elder brother?"

"It's just... but it's from the same father."

The ancients often said 'Brothers and brothers respectful'.These four characters are left by the sage Confucius, and they are also an important basis for evaluating a person's virtue.Deng Cai is Deng Ji's elder brother, but he always makes things difficult for his brother.It seems that it has nothing to do with the word 'brother and friend'!This Deng Ji, on the other hand, is gentle and courteous, and he speaks slowly, with a taste of "di Gong".

Inadvertently, Kuai Zheng's affection for Deng Ji increased dramatically; at the same time, his sense of Deng Cai dropped to freezing point.

"Brother Cao Xian, you should go back with Deng Ji first.

After Sister Ling is in good health, my younger brother will meet you in the county... Deng Ji, you are taking care of Mrs. Cao at home these days, so you don't have to rush back to work.As for the household registration, don't worry about it anymore. After you come back, the county will entrust you with other important tasks. "

"Here!"

Deng Ji was overjoyed immediately, and hurriedly intervened to answer.

Cao Peng stood beside him, his pale face still looking extraordinarily calm.

Ever since he came to the county government office and chatted with Kuai Zheng, every word he said was carefully thought out.Originally, if Kuaizheng hadn't asked about Deng Ji's work, he would have brought up the topic.Unexpectedly, Kuai Zheng was also the governor, so he brought it up automatically, saving him trouble.

The children of this kind of aristocratic family are the most concerned about face.

Today I came here wearing the hat of Pang Ji's student and gave Kuai a positive face.

Then Kuai Zheng will definitely give him face...

"Brother-in-law, let's go."

After finishing speaking, Cao Peng bowed his hands to Kuai Zheng, "My lord, my younger brother will take my leave first."

Cao Peng led Deng Ji out of the hall, Deng Ji was still a little dizzy.

He still seems to be trapped in the clouds and mist, and he can't figure it out.Why did my brother-in-law suddenly appear in Jiyang?And judging from the posture just now, Kuai Zheng and him seemed to be extremely affectionate.Deng Ji also has some understanding of the temperament of these aristocratic families.It's not the same status, they won't lower their figures like this... It's been almost three or four months since I saw Cao Peng last time.

Could it be that, in these three or four months, my brother-in-law became popular?
Deng Jishen followed behind Cao Peng, and after a while, he arrived at the gate of the county government.

"Brother-in-law, does Wang Shifu still recognize him?"

In private, Cao Peng can call Uncle Wang Meng; but on the scene, he has to honor him as "father of the world".

Shifu and Uncle mean the same thing, just more respectful.

This is the county government office, Cao Peng's words and deeds must be paid attention to.

Deng Ji and Wang Meng were very familiar with each other, and immediately called out in surprise, "Uncle, don't come here without any problems."

"Uncle Sun, you haven't changed."

"Uncle, what are you doing today..."

"Hehe, it's a long story, let's go back first.

Your brother has a doctor, and maybe it's time to be home by now.Get these things done first, and then we'll have a good chat. "

Deng Ji nodded, and was about to get in the car.

At this moment, someone beside the gate shouted sharply: "Deng Ji, where are you going?"

Deng Ji was stunned for a moment, then turned his head to look, only to see a young man walking out of the corner gate next to the county government office.The man looked older than Deng Ji, and his looks were somewhat similar.But at first it was a bit thin, with slender eyes and a high nose bridge, revealing a mean and ungrateful taste.

"Brother..."

"How many times have I told you that this is the county government office, not your home.

Here, you have to call me my official position... It's really rude. You are also a scholar in vain, and you really lose face as a scholar. "

Deng Ji blushed, and his breath suddenly became a little short.

Holding back his anger, he cupped his hands and said, "See Master Deng..."

This young man is Deng Ji's elder brother, Deng Cai.

He raised his neck and said with a cold and arrogant look: "Deng Ji, where are you going?"

"Go back to Master Deng, the little official is going home."

"Go home?" Deng Cai narrowed his small eyes and shouted sharply, "Which one will allow you to go home? Can you finish the tasks entrusted to you?"

Deng Ji blushed and was about to answer.

But a cold voice came from the gate of the county government office, "I let him go home, Mr. Deng, what's your opinion?"

Deng Caizheng was arrogant, and scolded without turning his head: "What are you? Let me tell you, if you don't finish your official duties, you will never go back."

After speaking, he realized that what Deng Ji said just now was not what Deng Ji said.

So he turned around and looked.Seeing this, Deng Cai was so frightened that his face turned pale, he quickly bowed his waist, and stammered: "The unknown county magistrate is here, I'm an official, I'm an official..."

Kuai Zheng stepped out of the county office, stared at Deng Cai coldly, and after a long time he managed to utter a word, "Master Deng, you are such a powerful official!"

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