Now the position that Gu Wei gave him was to manage the soldiers in Sinan County.

Shi Daqiang was about to kneel down to Gu Wei immediately, but fortunately Gu Wei was quick enough to hold his arm.

Gu Wei didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Uncle Shi, what are you doing? I am your junior."

Shi Daqiang wiped away his tears and said, "Thank you, uncle. I never thought that I could re-enter the military camp in my life. This is not just about giving me a job to make a living. You are giving me hope! But I have been exiled for so long, I am really afraid that I can't manage it well."

Shi Daqiang knew few words and had never read the Four Books and Five Classics, so his words were very simple.

When he said the last sentence, his thick eyebrows were furrowed tightly together, and there was some anxiety in his eyes.

Gu Wei said solemnly, "Uncle, you have to know that I didn't let you manage the military camp because we have a good relationship. I let you go because you have the ability and talent. You are a waste of talent for managing Sinan County. Don't underestimate yourself."

Gu Wei's words made Wu Daqiang's heart burn even more, and he wished he could sacrifice his life for him right there and then.

The heads of other families also had the same idea.

Gu Wei is a heroic leader who can convince people and make them follow him.

After tonight, everyone became more determined in their thinking.

In this life, I will be loyal to Gu Wei and will not hesitate to go through fire and water for him.

Not long after Gu Wei returned home, all the people from the Wu family, Xu family, Gao family, and Shi family appeared at the door of Gu's mansion at the same time.

Everyone smiled at each other and understood the purpose of each other's visit.

As expected from our exile throughout this journey, everyone’s personalities and habits have become somewhat similar.

Xu Xingzhi was the first to arrive. He turned around and smiled, "Then should I knock on the door?"

"Knock."

After knocking once, the door inside was suddenly opened.

Xie Ling was not surprised at all to see a large group of people. She smiled and said, "I expected you to come. I have prepared some good wine. Come in."

Under the osmanthus tree in the courtyard, Gu Wei sat at the stone table. The table was filled with fine wine. Apart from Xie Ling, there were exactly four seats left.

Everyone took their seats one by one.

Gu Wei filled up the glasses one by one, "I knew you would come to thank me again."

Everyone felt embarrassed and took the wine glass and drank it all.

The moon was hanging on the treetops, and everyone was chatting happily. The lights were still on until midnight.

Not until the whole jar of wine was finished did everyone disperse one by one, leaving only the chirping of cicadas in the yard.

On the second day, Wu Daqiang, Xu Xingzhi and others woke up early, dressed neatly and stood in the alley waiting for Gu Wei.

After meeting up with Gu Wei, the group headed towards the county government office in a mighty procession.

After entering the county government office, Wu Daqiang took the official seal given by Gu Wei and went to the military camp.

Xu Xingzhi, Gao Cunyi, and Shi Hua followed Gu Wei into the study.

Gu Wei pointed and said, "This side is the financial bill of Sinan County in recent years, that side is the grain harvest, and in front of me are government affairs and difficult cases. You guys divide the work and cooperate, I'll go to the front to see if there are any people coming to complain."

After a pause, Gu Wei looked at Gao Cunyi and said, "Uncle Gao, I need a copy of the accounts of Sinan County. Please take a look at it. It will be useful when I go to see the old county magistrate later."

Gao Cunyi's eyes lit up, like two lanterns, emitting the light of expectation, "Don't worry, leave it to me!"

As soon as the words fell, the three of them instantly entered work mode, ignoring everything outside the window, staring straight at the book, and writing quickly.

Seeing this, Gu Wei walked out with peace of mind.

There were indeed quite a few people in front of the county government office. What Gu Wei said that day was still useful.

Many people wanted to try their luck and see if the new county magistrate could help them.

Gu Wei had a cold expression on his face as he sat on the high seat. He was swift and resolute, and solved cases like a god. In just one morning, he handled four cases.

The expressions of the yamen runners around him gradually changed from indifference to shock and admiration.

This new county magistrate is really capable.

In the evening, when Gu Wei saw off the last citizen, a trace of fatigue appeared between his brows.

He looked at the yamen runners around him and said modestly, "Thank you for your hard work, you can go home now."

After saying that, he began to organize the documents.

Just as I finished cleaning up, a dark shadow appeared in front of me.

Gu Wei looked up and saw a young yamen runner with a clean face. He asked him, "Sir County Magistrate, do you live in Jinling Lane in the south of the city?"

Gu Wei nodded.

The young yamen runner showed some confusion between his brows, and he took a long breath and said quickly: "Sir, there is something strange in Jinling Lane, you must pay attention."

After saying that, he looked around, found no one, and left quickly.

Gu Wei frowned as he looked at the young yamen runner's back.

Is there something strange about Jinling Lane?

What's going on?

After sorting out the documents, Gu Wei went to the study to get them, wondering what that strange thing was as he walked.

From a distance, Gu Wei could hear the sound of an abacus, clicking faster and faster.

Xu Xingzhi sat beside the ink pool at the door, washing his brush while reading a book intently.

Gu Wei pushed the door open and Gao Cunyi had just finished the last stroke. He took the brush hanging beside him and wrote a line of elegant handwriting.

He raised his head and met Gu Wei's eyes, and said excitedly, "You came just in time. I just finished the calculation. This is the financial loophole of Sinan County in the past ten years. I wrote it all down. Please take a look."

Gu Wei's eyes widened, "Ten years?"

Gao Cunyi stroked his beard, his eyes slightly proud, "Before when I was in Beijing, I could calculate twenty years of accounts in one day. It's nothing."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Xingzhi pushed the door open. His blue clothes were stained with ink, but he did not look disheveled. Instead, he looked a bit free and easy, and his eyes were shining.

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