Chapter 14: Having door gods guard the city gates is a good fit, isn't it? ...
Django stood atop the city gate, looking down at Wu Shifu walking on the ground. Wu Shifu sat in a carriage with two well-fed servants beside him.
When the carriage passed Xu Da and Ding Yi, who were guarding the city gate, it deliberately stopped. Wu Shifu snorted disdainfully and said, "These gatekeepers are not as strong as my servants. How can someone like you guard the gate?"
He pointed at Ding Yi, his words filled with malice.
Ding Yi was already quite old, and the reason he was assigned to guard the city gate was because other tasks besides guarding the city gate were not easy.
He lost his wife in his prime and raised his son by working as a clerk in the government office and doing farm work. Last year's locust plague had a great impact on his family. His son and daughter-in-law did not survive, leaving only his infant grandchildren.
The family consisted of only the father and son, who relied on the monthly salary they received as yamen runners for food. Ding Yi knew he was getting old and it wasn't good for him to stay at the county yamen any longer.
But what can he do after he resigns?
So even when Wu Shifu pointed his finger at him like that, Ding Yi could only pretend not to care and not reply.
Xu Da couldn't stand it anymore and spoke up to stop it, saying, "What...what business is it of yours!"
It would have been fine if he hadn't spoken, but his words only made Wu Shifu burst into laughter, his finger pointing at Xu Da trembling.
"Hahahaha, an old man and a stutterer, I don't know how Django managed to gather all of you together."
The carriage remained stationary at the city gate for a long time, so Heifu went to check on it.
With a sword hanging at his waist, he strode toward the city gate, just in time to see Wu Shifu mocking Xu Da and Ding Yi.
The young man was hot-tempered, and having learned of Wu Shifu's purpose, he was determined that anyone who offended Magistrate Jiang should not exist in this world! He touched the sword at his waist, and the sword, which had seen bloodshed, rang out with a resounding clang as soon as it was drawn.
With a "whoosh." sound.
No one dared to laugh anymore, and Wu Shifu turned around stiffly.
"I am a law-abiding citizen."
Hearing this, one couldn't help but laugh, and Django slowly appeared.
"You insulted the yamen runners of Songyang County and called yourself a law-abiding citizen? Based on your words just now, I can throw you in jail."
Wu Shifu exclaimed in shock, "Jiang Ge, we've known each other since childhood, are you going to arrest me?"
The servants on either side were quick-witted; while their master was still questioning Jiang Ge, they drove the carriage away with Wu Shifu.
Horse-drawn carriages are inherently fast, and the drivers are in a hurry, so they disappear in the blink of an eye.
Hei Fu wanted to give chase, but Django stopped him.
"Don't chase after him. He's riding a horse, but we only have a donkey."
Hei Fu angrily sheathed his sword, gritting his teeth as he said, "He's lucky he ran fast."
The carriage kicked up smoke, gradually turning into a small black dot.
"grown ups."
With a thud, Ding Yi knelt down in front of Jiang Ge, his voice trembling with sorrow.
"My lord, I am too old to serve as a constable or guard the city gates anymore." He was in tears.
After today's events, if he doesn't resign now, he will have to resign eventually. He is already old, and it would be shameless for him to cling to this position any longer.
It would be better to resign voluntarily, at least that way you can save face.
Jiang Ge helped Ding Yi up, her gaze complicated. She knew all too well that Ding Yi was too old to look at the city gate, but Erwang was disabled, and Wang Wu had to stay in the county to patrol, which was no easy task.
But if Ding Yi resigns, what can he do at home?
She had heard about Ding Yi's situation. Letting him go home to farm at this time would mean missing the land reclamation season. It would be better for him to stay in the county government office. He had served as a clerk in the county government office for so many years, and the county government had a responsibility to provide for his old age.
After thinking for a moment, he said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, I have my own arrangements. If we can't do it, we'll find another job. There's no need to be sad about it. Old Ding, you have made such a great contribution to Songyang County, why care about what others say?"
These words gradually put Ding Yi at ease. Fortunately, Magistrate Jiang was a good man. Even if the old man couldn't guard the city gate, he could always find another job. He still had plenty of strength.
I also have a young grandson to raise, so I can't relax yet.
"Thank you, Your Excellency."
Once Ding made up his mind, he stopped talking to Jiang Ge and went back to work with Xu Da.
Hei Fu followed behind Jiang Ge, unable to lift his head. The general had ordered him to protect Magistrate Jiang, but he had failed to do so...
“Don’t feel guilty. I don’t need to be protected all the time.” Django noticed Hei Fu’s emotions and comforted him.
She was telling the truth. No matter what, Wu Shifu was not a desperate man. What was there to be afraid of?
Hei Fu nodded dejectedly.
"Ding, a vacancy for the gate guard position in Songyang County has been detected. A list of available personnel has been compiled. Host, please select two to recruit."
The images before my eyes are constantly changing, and the information about these historical figures is presented clearly, just like that of interns.
“Yuchi Jingde”.
Era: Tang Dynasty.
Identity: Grand General.
"Zhu Qizhen".
Era: Ming Dynasty.
Identity: Emperor.
"Lian Po".
Period: Late Warring States Period.
Identity: Lord Xinping.
......
They were all famous historical generals, from different dynasties and with different backgrounds, but they all had one thing in common.
It has left its mark on history.
Whether the stroke is thick or thin, it cannot be ignored.
But how did the Great Ming War God manage to sneak in?
The man who led the enemy to knock on his own city gate, is to be appointed to guard the city gate of Songyang County?
Django was really worried.
Fortunately, the system was reliable, and both Yuchi Jingde and Lian Po were on it.
One was a famous general of the Tang Dynasty, and the other was a famous general of the Warring States period.
Both of them were renowned and fierce generals in history, so choosing between them was really difficult.
My fingers froze in mid-air.
Otherwise, if I choose both, one is from the Warring States period and the other from the Tang Dynasty, it just doesn't feel like a good match.
She was debating whether or not to pair them up.
I casually swiped the image with both hands, and to my surprise, the image could be scrolled up and down. The information of the people placed below immediately came into view.
Among a group of renowned generals, one person's information stands out.
Jiang Ge couldn't help but exclaim, "Is there anyone more compatible with him and Yuchi Jingde?"
The system information read:
"Qin Shubao".
Era: Tang Dynasty.
Identity: Grand General.
It's truly unexpected that both Yuchi Jingde and Qin Shubao would be on the recruitment list this time.
It's no wonder that Jiang Ge decided to hire the two of them as soon as he saw Qin Shubao's name.
Yuchi Jingde and Qin Shubao are arguably the most famous duo. Every year during the Lunar New Year, families would paste their portraits on their doors to pray for peace and safety.
This is a divine duo; she wouldn't dare break them up.
Without thinking, Jiang Ge clicked "Send Employment Letter," unaware that a small message quietly appeared below: "(System provides god-level recruitment effects, requiring only fifteen points.)"
I clicked "Confirm" directly.
The reason for selecting Yuchi Jingde and Qin Shubao is simple: besides being famous, they are also the only two people on the list whose majors are relevant.
Having door gods guard the city gates is a perfect match for their profession, isn't it?
A note from the author:
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I'll start working hard tomorrow!
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