Jiang Shuan said meaningfully, "your men are arrogant. They dare to fight me."
Zhong shuran was quite surprised: "I didn't ask them to do it with you. I just asked them to bring you to the county government and tell you that I have something to discuss with you. Why did I start?"
"That is, they are good at making suggestions. Such subordinates are not good subordinates. Quit quickly."
Zhong shuran said, "it's hard to recruit cheap and easy-to-use people now. Let's get together with them first. When I get the right people, I'll quit them."
At this time, the child led Luo Dongshu, who was waiting outside the door.
Zhong Shu ran took them into the study.
Jiang Shuan sat in the master's chair and looked around: "your study is really frugal!"
When a book comes out, there are only books. There are no decorations at all. It looks bare. It's really shabby.
Zhong shuran touched the faded armrest of the chair that had been used for many years, and sighed helplessly: "no way, poor! The salary given to me by the imperial court is so small. I not only have to bear my own food and clothing expenses, but also have to give monthly money to the martial masters, yamen service and captains. The money is not enough at all. I can't take bribes and bend the law like the former county magistrate. Naturally, I can only shrink my clothes and diet. I can't even decorate my study. "
Jiang Shuan casually replied, "it's hard to be an honest official."
At this time, the little boy came in with tea. He put two cups of tea in front of Jiang Shuan and Luo Dongshu respectively.
Jiang Shuan took a sip of the tea lamp, then vomited, and his face was full of disgust: "is this tea from last year? It's a musty smell. Fortunately, you can take it out to entertain guests. You're not afraid of being shabby? "
Luo Dongshu sat in a chair next to him and drank tea. He didn't feel musty.
But he didn't say anything. He was far less knowledgeable than Jiang Shuan in eating, drinking and pleasure. Since Jiang Shuan said the tea was bad, it must be bad.
Zhong Shu frankly admitted: "this is really last year's old tea. Because it can't be sold, the tea shop owner sold it to me cheaply."
Luo Dongshu thought, sure enough, his eldest brother is powerful. He can drink tea with one sip!
Jiang Shuan tutted: "you are also an official of the imperial court. Can't you buy some good tea?"
Zhong Shu ran touched his ragged sleeve and sighed, "no way, poor! The salary given to me by the imperial court is so small. I not only have to bear my own food and clothing expenses, but also have to give monthly money to the martial masters, yamen service and captains. The money is not enough at all. I can't take bribes and bend the law like the former county magistrate. Naturally, I can only shrink my clothes and diet and eat such cheap and low-quality tea. "
Luo Dongshu's eyes showed sympathy: "that's really difficult for you."
Zhong Shu ran looked at him with a particularly sincere look: "if adjutant Luo is willing to help a little, I will be grateful."
Luo Dongshu choked.
He said so casually, why did this man directly ask him for money?
Jiang Shuan didn't have a good way: "Zhong shuran, I beg you to be a man. Dongshu hasn't got a wife yet. It's hard for him to save some wife books. Don't make his mind."
Zhong Shu sighed: "ah, I haven't got a wife either."
Curious baby Luo Dongshu couldn't help but speak again: "I didn't get married because the conditions in the military camp are difficult and it's difficult to find a daughter-in-law. Your conditions are much better than me. Why didn't I get married?"
Zhong Shu ran touched the washed white dress hem and sighed again: "no way, poor! The salary given to me by the imperial court is so small. I have to support not only myself, but also so many people up and down the county government. The money is not enough. I can't be as corrupt and pervert the law as the former county magistrate. Where can I have spare money to marry my daughter-in-law? "
Luo Dongshu: "
He really wants to smoke his mouth. Why should he have more mouth?!
Jiang Shuan smiled directly: "county magistrate Zhong, why didn't I find you so stingy before?"
Speaking of this, Zhong shuran was angry. He said bitterly, "I didn't expect to have such a poor day, but after the account review these days, I found that I was really poor! Do you know how many coins there are in the Treasury of our county government? "
He went on without waiting for an answer.
"Three hundred Liang! Only three hundred liang of silver! What can I do with so little money? I originally wanted to ask the emperor to reduce taxes in Jiuqu county and allocate funds to help local villagers open up wasteland, but these three hundred Liang are not enough! What's worse, Jiuqu county still owes taxes for the previous year. I preliminarily estimated that there must be at least 300000 stone grains, which can be converted into cash silver, that is, 300000 liang of silver. Where can I find 300000 Liang to fill this hole? "
Speaking of the end, Zhong Shu ran showed a gloomy smile.
"This job is not done by people. Just let me die!"
Jiang Shuan and Luo Dongshu showed sympathy: "what a pity."
Zhong shuran immediately sat up again and looked at them eagerly: "if you can help a little, I'd be grateful!"
Jiang Shuan picked up the tea: "this tea is very good to drink."
Luo Dongshu also picked up the tea: "yes, let's have tea."
Zhong shuran: "
The tea was really hard to drink. Bah, Jiang Shuan vomited the tea in his mouth again. He put down the tea lamp and asked solemnly, "you called me here specially to borrow money?"
Zhong shuran nodded: "yes."
"How dare you admit it? What about your dignity as a parent? "
"If you are like me, you will give up your dignity and give in to money."
Jiang Shuan really doesn't know whether he should praise him for being sincere and not pretentious, or whether he should praise him for being shameless?
Luo Dongshu scratched his hair: "we are two soldiers. How can we have any money? If you really want to borrow money, you should go to the local squires. They are much richer than us, and in your capacity, they will be happy to lend you money if you ask. "
Since Zhong shuran took office, the squires and waiters in Jiuqu county have tried their best to get closer to him. Almost every day, someone will send invitations to invite Zhong shuran to dinner and drink. All of them were rejected by Zhong shuran.
Zhong shuran suddenly sat up again and said with awe inspiring righteousness, "I'm starving and poor! And never take bribes! "
"In that case, we can't help you. I have something to do. Goodbye!"
Jiang Shuan stood up and called Luo Dongshu to leave.
Zhong Shu ran hurriedly stopped him: "don't go. It's not easy to come. At least have lunch before you go."
Jiang Shuan asked, "what do you have for lunch?"
Zhong shuran raised his head: "Pearl White Jade porridge and eight treasures jade!"
"Speak human words!"
Zhong shuran lowered his head: "porridge with pickles."
Jiang Shuan: "farewell!"
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