Wei Qing had a pensive expression and remained silent.
Sun Huai added, "Sir, please don't be angry. This is just Cao Changshi's temper. If this military register is destroyed, we can just make a new one."
He is pretending to be a good guy again, and he has mastered the art of being a good white lotus.
The more he said this, the angrier the county magistrate would become, and he was waiting to see the show.
"In that case, Sun Huai, go and make another one." Wei Qing said.
What? !
Sun Huai even suspected that there was something wrong with his ears.
Shouldn't the county magistrate be angry with Cao Ji? Why let him go?!
Wei Qing looked at Sun Huai with eyes as sharp as an eagle.
Those eyes seemed to be able to see through everything, seeing through his little tricks. A cold chill emerged from behind him, and Sun Huai shuddered.
"Didn't you hear what I said?" Wei Qing asked coldly.
"I heard it." Sun Huai said quickly.
"Cao Ji, take me around and understand the situation."
"Yes, sir."
Wei Qing followed Cao Ji away.
Sun Huai's face turned pale, and cold sweat was pouring down his back. The two chief clerks looked at him, also terrified to the extreme.
In the past, Sun Huai was the confidant of the county magistrate, and they were promoted to the position of chief clerk because of their obedience. So they thought that as long as they followed Sun Huai, they would be able to keep their official positions, but now...
"Master Sun, what should we do now?"
"The County Magistrate has seen that we..."
If this leaves a bad impression on the county magistrate, they will be doomed.
"Why are you still standing there? Didn't you hear what the county magistrate said? Fill in the military register!" Sun Huai said angrily.
The two clerks went about their work trembling with fear.
Cao Ji followed behind Wei Qing. He didn't say anything when there were many people around, but when they were alone, he kept looking at him.
The first thing he thought was, isn't this Wei Qing?
Taking another look, he felt that his temperament was different. In his eyes, Wei Qing was just a simple-minded man, carefree, but the person in front of him had a completely different temperament, cold and with the aura of a superior.
Looking at it again, they are so similar. How could they look so similar if they are not the same person?
Could they be twin brothers? Is this guy Wei Qing's older brother?
The more Cao Ji looked at it, the more confused he became.
At this moment, the other party suddenly grinned at him.
All the coldness and the aura of a superior disappeared without a trace in an instant. It was the man he was familiar with!
Cao Ji was shocked for a moment before he reacted.
Cao Ji nudged him with his elbow, his attitude suddenly warming up: "Brother, what's going on? How did you suddenly become the young Marquis Wu and become the county magistrate?"
Wei Qing has disappeared for three years. How did he suddenly change his identity?
Cao Ji was really curious.
"That's a long story. Just remember I'm Wu Yu, the County Magistrate of Qinghe County," Wei Qing said, patting him on the shoulder. "Don't let it slip."
Wei Qing's eyes became serious, and Cao Ji nodded.
"Don't worry, you are my superior, Lord County Magistrate." Cao Ji pounded his chest and said righteously, "Lord County Magistrate, we are brothers. If you want to do something, just tell me. I will definitely support you wholeheartedly."
If it weren't for Tang Li and Wei Qing, he wouldn't be where he is today. He would have been finished long ago. How could he have the happy life he has now? How could he live a stable life with Xia Xia?
"Tell me about the affairs of the county government office. I have to do a good job as the county magistrate." Wei Qing patted Cao Ji's shoulder and said.
"Your Excellency saw through Sun Huai's problem at a glance." Cao Ji said with a smile.
"Child's play." Wei Qing said contemptuously.
Sun Huai's tricks are so stupid that anyone can see through them at a glance.
"Although it's a childish trick, the previous county magistrate was very much attracted to it. The previous county magistrate was ambitious and his subordinates all loved to flatter him."
Wei Qing naturally noticed that his subordinates were not doing well.
If he wants to be a good county magistrate, he has to rectify the work style and make his subordinates do practical work.
Fortunately, he had Cao Ji, his brother, under his command, so this matter became much easier.
…
Let’s talk about Sun Huai.
He felt particularly indignant when he saw that the new county magistrate valued Cao Ji.
He had no ability to do practical work, and he was able to secure his position as the chief secretary by flattering and acting like a grandson to the former county magistrate.
However, he boasted that this was also a skill. What if Cao Ji was capable of doing things? Wasn't he still completely suppressed by him?
Now, having met the new county magistrate, he has no other skills and has to rely on flattery.
His strategy is nothing more than giving money and women.
He also has a trump card in his hand, which is his daughter.
He had a fourteen-year-old daughter, who was as beautiful as a peach or plum. He put a lot of effort into her, hiring the best maids to teach her. She was educated like a lady from a noble family, with a temperament that was definitely no less than that of the noble ladies in the capital. At the same time, she was very good at serving men.
Sun Huai had always treasured her and originally wanted to find an opportunity to give her to the previous county magistrate as a concubine. Now it seems that he has to give her away.
The new county magistrate looks to be in his early twenties, at the peak of his youthful vigor, it is impossible for him not to like women.
It’s just that the gifts he had given before were not to his liking. His daughter will definitely charm the new county magistrate!
Sun Huai suddenly felt confident.
Sun Huai asked his daughter to go and show up in front of the county magistrate.
However, the County Magistrate rarely went out. As soon as he left the government office, he would ride home on horseback. Sun Huai never had the chance...
…
Wei Qing has been busy with his work these past two days.
The previous county magistrate left him a mess, but he did not complain. Instead, he dealt with it with the help of Cao Ji.
He felt that the old fox, Wen Junshou, must be watching him secretly, and he knew his every move.
Therefore, if he can handle this mess well, it will surely impress the governor of Wen County.
Two days later, it’s a day off.
If it weren't for Wu Yu's identity, he could stay at home with his wife and children.
But there was no other way, he had to endure it. So, Wei Qing went to Ningfeng Restaurant in the city.
This restaurant is run by his wife, so I can find an opportunity to meet her.
Wei Qing rode his horse to Ningfeng Restaurant.
When he arrived, he dismounted, threw the reins to the waiter in the restaurant, and went upstairs.
"Sir, would you like a private room?" The waiter asked with a discerning look when he saw Wei Qing dressed elegantly, with a graceful demeanor and extraordinary temperament.
"No need, find me a table by the window in the lobby on the second floor." Wei Qing said.
"Okay, sir, follow me."
The waiter led Wei Qing to a seat by the window.
Wei Qing ordered a pot of wine and some side dishes, then looked around.
The decoration of this restaurant is very elegant. Most of the customers are businessmen and literati, and the businessmen chat about all sorts of things.
Wei Qing's eyes fell on one of the guys.
The guy looked attentive, but his eyes were observing all around and his ears were perked up.
For example, the merchants at the table at the door were discussing the current market price of silk, and the clerk slowly approached.
Obviously, they heard some useful information, so they collected it.
Looking at the guy's steps, he seems to have some skills.
Wei Qing's sharp eyes swept over the eight waiters in the lobby. Three of them were ordinary waiters, and the other five had some skills.
His wife's business is not just a restaurant, it's also an intelligence network.
His wife is really smart.
"Sir County Magistrate, what a coincidence!" At this moment, a voice suddenly sounded.
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