Chapter 298 You Have Never Been an Official
Luo Jiu had met Governor Sun before, briefly at a commendation ceremony. Governor Sun did not recognize her, but she could recognize Governor Sun.
Through the screen, Luo Jiu saw Governor Sun and Ma Youguang talking in low voices in the main hall, with Butler Ma standing behind them.
She was just worrying about how to talk to Governor Sun alone, when Ma Youguang happened to be in a state of restlessness and spilled hot tea all over himself. She hurriedly took housekeeper Ma to the back hall to change clothes.
Luo Jiu pushed his glasses, took the opportunity to come out, and pretended to bump into him by accident, "Meet Governor Sun."
Governor Sun glanced at him calmly and asked, "Are you a servant here?"
Luo Jiu shook his head. "I'm here to do the accounts. It's considered a part-time job. I should be able to leave after I finish my work today."
Governor Sun took out the account book from her hand and flipped through it casually. "County Magistrate Ma's account is very messy. How did you do? Can't you see any flaws?"
Luo Jiu pretended to be surprised, "You knew there was a flaw in this account? Then... you also knew what County Magistrate Ma did?"
Governor Sun smiled faintly, feeling that young people were so naive and pitiful that they would ask such a question.
"Don't get me wrong, I'm not the kind of corrupt official who exploits the people. I'm not greedy or bad, but I'm in this position, so naturally I have things to worry about. You've never been an official, so you don't understand."
Luo Jiu really wanted to laugh when he heard this, so he bowed and asked, "Student would like to hear the details."
Governor Sun said with a smile: "The word 'official' has two parts, and the way to be an official is to satisfy the superiors and to satisfy the subordinates.
Be respectful to your superiors and do your best to complete the tasks assigned to you.
We must use both kindness and strictness when dealing with our subordinates. We cannot let them be too innocent, nor can we let them be too bad guys.
You scholars won’t understand the balance between these two things.”
Luo Jiu smiled and said, "I understand. What you mean is that your subordinates are too bastards, which is unacceptable and you can't explain to the higher-ups.
But it is not advisable that my subordinates are too innocent, because it means that they are difficult for you to control. Without any evidence in your hands, how can you control them as freely as flying a kite? "
Governor Sun opened his eyes wide in surprise. "Oh my, you are really talented. Good summary, wonderful summary, that's what I mean.
You are a girl who knows how to be an official. I think you can at least become a mayor in the future."
Luo Jiu smiled and said, "I still have one question that I don't understand. I would like to ask Governor Sun for advice."
Governor Sun said hurriedly, "Just ask me. I like dealing with smart people the most. I can understand things at once. If you have any questions, just tell me. I can give you some advice and you will be better off than reading ten years of books."
Luo Jiu asked: "According to your theory of being an official, the higher-ups will think you are a good official, and the people below will also think you are a good official. But what about the people? Aren't you afraid of the public's gossip?"
Governor Sun was stunned for two seconds, then laughed out loud, "You still have the brain of a student. Why should I be afraid of the people? What is there to be afraid of?
Do you think I am afraid that they will scold me behind my back and stab me in the back? I tell you, they can scold me as much as they want, it won't hinder my promotion and wealth.
Ordinary people are like pigs and dogs. When their lives are hard, they like to bark a few times, but what else can they do except grunt and bark a few times?
They just yell and forget about it, why should I be afraid of them?"
Luo Jiu was extremely angry when he heard this. He felt his blood boiling and his temples throbbing. He really wanted to punch this bastard in the face.
She gritted her teeth, trying to hold back her anger and said, "You forgot too."
"What did I forget?"
"Forget what you said when you took this position."
"Which one?"
“Serve the people.”
Governor Sun was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.
Ma Youguang came out after changing his clothes and saw this scene. He smiled and asked, "Governor, what makes you so happy?"
Governor Sun's face flushed with laughter, and he waved his hand and said, "Nothing, young people's words always make me happy."
He looked at his watch and said, "It's getting late. Let's go to the city gate."
Luo Jiu hurriedly said: "The finished account book is here, nothing else, I'm going back."
County Magistrate Ma nodded. He accompanied Governor Sun to the door and got into the car. He whispered to Butler Ma, "Don't forget to 'place' Miss Qin well."
Butler Ma nodded, closed the car door, watched the car drive away, and quickly returned to the yard.
Luo Jiu returned to the rest room and immediately began to wash his face and prepare to change clothes.
She should also go to the city gate. So many people are waiting to greet her, how could she not show up?
Just after washing my face, I heard the voice of Butler Ma from outside the door, "Miss Qin, is it convenient for you to come in?"
Luo Jiu quickly put on his glasses and mask, "Here I come."
Butler Ma came in with a bottle of wine and two glasses, smiling.
Seeing her dressed like this, he was stunned, "Miss Qin, what's wrong with you?"
Luo Jiu smiled and said, "It's nothing. My nose is sensitive and I keep sneezing, so I wear a mask. You are..."
Butler Ma said, "This is what the master asked me to prepare specially. This is foreign wine, which is extremely rare. The master said that Miss Qin has made a great contribution this time, and she must be thanked properly. He asked me to toast you a glass of wine on his behalf."
Luo Jiu glanced at the bottle of wine, a smile flashing in his eyes, "Mr. County Governor, you are too polite. It's just a small favor, nothing to worry about."
Butler Ma smiled and said, "You can't say that. Without you, I don't know how long this account will be delayed."
He opened the bottle and said, "Come, I'll pour you some. I've never tasted this kind of foreign wine before. I'd like to borrow your light today so we can taste it together to see what it tastes like."
Luo Jiu once heard that there has been a kind of wine pot since ancient times. It looks like a bottle, but actually there is a secret inside. One side contains poisonous wine, and the other side contains good wine.
Looking at the glass of wine that Butler Ma pushed in front of him, Luo Jiu silently took out the pistol from his waist.
Butler Ma drank his glass first, then looked at her unhappily, "Miss Qin, why don't you drink? Haha, don't you think you'll be punished if you don't drink the toast?"
Luo Jiu smiled and said, "I still have a few words to say, so I can't drink."
Butler Ma was stunned. "What did you say?"
Luo Jiu said: "When you invited me over from the shop that day, you only asked me my last name, but didn't ask me my name. You only knew that my last name was Qin, but you didn't even ask which Qin it was?"
Steward Ma asked in confusion: "Isn't it Qin from the Qin Dynasty?"
Luo Jiu smiled and shook his head. "It's the "Qiang" in "Qian Zei". Of course, this is not my real name. My alias is "Qian Ma". I mean the black sheep in your family."
Butler Ma's face changed. Looking at Luo Jiu's sharp eyes, he suddenly realized something, "Then... what is your real name?"
Luo Jiu pulled down his mask, took off his glasses, and said in a loud voice: "My last name is Luo, and my given name is Jiu."
"Ah?" Butler Ma stood up suddenly, "Luo Jiu? You...you are..."
His eyes were full of panic, and he turned around and was about to run out. Luo Jiu quickly stood up, pulled the back of his collar with his left hand, and pulled Butler Ma back in one fell swoop, and the whole person fell back into the chair.
When Butler Ma raised his head, he saw the pitch-black muzzle of a gun pointed at his head.
"No, you can't do this! You are a high-ranking official, you can't kill people!"
Luo Jiu sneered and turned on the safety, "You are the only one allowed to take human lives, but I am not allowed to enforce justice?"
Steward Ma was so scared that he was shaking all over. "If you shoot, it will attract many people. This is the Ma Mansion, you can't leave."
Luo Jiu chuckled, "You're really considerate of me? But you're worrying too much. This is a silenced pistol."
It was a very slight sound and did not attract anyone's attention in the busy Ma Mansion.
Luo Jiu handled the scene, changed into a neat black lapel Zhongshan suit, neatly tied up his long hair, discarded all disguise, and strode out.
The maids and guards she met along the way all looked at her sideways, and everyone stared at her in a daze, as if they couldn't believe their eyes.
Those who were holding basins dropped them, those who were holding bowls dropped them, and everyone covered their mouths in amazement, too surprised to speak.
The time is 11:50, and there are still ten minutes, so we should be able to make it.
At this moment, Feng Qi in the backyard was also making final preparations.
The clothes that smelled of pig shit were thrown aside, and the wig that I had worn for many days was also gloriously laid off.
Feng Qi put on her handsome military uniform, adjusted the rank of general on her shoulders in front of the broken mirror, and put on her military cap.
After feeding the pigs, Aunt Fat passed by the door of an old earthen house and saw a carrying pole thrown on the ground and two buckets for carrying manure, one standing and the other upside down. The door was closed and no one knew what was going on inside.
Auntie Pang couldn't help but frown: "Xiao Qi, what are you doing? Have you finished collecting manure today? The manager will come and scold you soon..."
Before he could finish his words, the wooden door was kicked open by Feng Qi.
Aunt Fat stopped talking immediately when she saw her striding out in military uniform.
Feng Qi tugged at his sleeves, glanced at her, and said, "My name is Feng Qi. Carrying manure is my part-time job. My main job is to lead troops in battle."
As they were talking, Luo Jiu had already come over. She looked at Feng Qi talking to Aunt Fatty and deliberately asked, "Marshal Feng, can we go now?"
"Marshal!" Aunt Fat's legs went limp and she sat down on the ground, not even knowing where the pig feeding bowl had rolled to.
Feng Qi smiled and said, "President Luo, please wait a moment. I have two more words to say."
Feng Qi pulled Auntie Fatty up and said, "You're not a bad person, but your cooking is terrible.
Let's get down to business now, you have to do me a favor.
I cleaned this pigpen and the pigs myself yesterday. No one is allowed to touch them.
I have to eat these pigs myself, otherwise I will be wasting my hard work these past few days."
Aunt Pang covered her mouth and nodded repeatedly. Feng Qi turned to the stable and led out the two horses that Ma Youguang raised.
Luo Jiu and Feng Qi jumped on their horses and headed straight for the city gate.
At twelve o'clock noon, people from all provinces and all walks of life arrived.
Fubao and Liuzi led the people from the 17th Division into the city on time, and officials from all places came forward to greet them one by one.
The city gate was packed with people, so crowded that even the trees beside the road were hung with people of all ages.
The doors and windows of the houses on both sides of the main road were wide open, and were filled with people watching with wide eyes.
Cheng Yaoyao and Zhong Jialing stood in the welcoming team, wearing newly made fashionable clothes and constantly looking at their watches.
Zhong Jialing: "It's almost twelve o'clock, why haven't Jiu'er and Sister Qi shown up yet? Have they gone wrong?"
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