Leng Zhubu was a little surprised when he heard this, "I know!"
But I sneered in my heart: This woman is quite smart, but she is not afraid of being exposed at all?
After a moment, he shook his head and muttered to himself: "Who cares? I'll just clear myself of all charges! The new county magistrate is coming, and I'll have to curry favor with him!"
County Magistrate Zhang, who had just entered, heard the last sentence, glared at him angrily, and turned away.
Leng Zhubu pursed his lips and said, "Tsk... what are you so proud of? A county lieutenant has a lower status than me, yet you're always calling Tong County Magistrate your brother. He's an eighth-rank official, and you're a ninth-rank official. You have no idea what's going on, huh..."
County Magistrate Zhang was about to explode with rage. He left and returned, "Master Leng, if you are dissatisfied with me, you can speak directly. Talking about me behind my back is ungentlemanly..."
Leng Zhubu opened and closed his mouth awkwardly, then stroked his beard and said shamelessly, "Brother Zhang, I'm sorry, I'm in a bad mood. The trouble that County Magistrate Zhou caused before has been thrown to me. Sigh..."
"Oh? Why not tell me about it?" County Magistrate Zhang sat down directly, looking like he was listening to gossip, as if he was in a very good mood.
"It's Xiangyang Village. Didn't you follow the bandits when they robbed people? You looted a lot of property, but he ended up embezzling it.
In order to stop them, he gave all his farm tools to Xiangyang Village. Sigh... the other two villages are now making trouble in Xiangyang Village..."
County Magistrate Zhang suddenly had an idea and thought quickly: Isn't this a perfect opportunity to repay a favor?
Although that cooking skill looks simple, it is quite difficult to implement. If I solve this problem for them, wouldn't it be a good opportunity to take advantage of them?
"Ahem... this is outrageous. You're a bunch of unruly people. Don't get involved in this matter anymore. Leave it to me. Let me use this power to do one last thing for the people!"
Leng Zhubu sneered in his heart: Humph... He won't do anything without profit. He definitely has no good intentions. It's none of his business.
But his face was full of smiles, "Then I'll have to trouble the county magistrate!"
When Tang Wu returned, he brought back Leng Zhubu's expression and words.
The village chief sighed, "Alas... A higher-ranking official can crush a lower-ranking official. A mere clerk can do this, let alone someone with a higher rank!"
He looked at those classrooms with deep eyes, and made up his mind that every child should study hard and succeed.
Seeing his worried look, Tang Youyou quickly tried to persuade him, "Don't worry, village chief. Those who are barefoot are not afraid of those who wear shoes! If he dares to change his mind, I will make sure he can no longer be the chief clerk."
It is definitely impossible to return so many farm tools. More than one hundred taels of silver were embezzled by them that time. She would never believe that Leng Zhubu did not benefit from it.
"Da Neng, Da Zhuang, guard the village entrance, and ring the gong if anything happens!"
Everyone was on high alert, ready for a fight, but when it got dark no one showed up to cause trouble.
However, the next day, instead of waiting for the villagers from the two villages, County Magistrate Zhang arrived.
Tang Youyou frowned, the county magistrate's expression this time was very different from last time.
Why does it feel like the face has changed?
"Since the county magistrate has come, I'm sorry for not welcoming you in person. I hope you can forgive me!" The village chief laughed.
County Magistrate Zhang waved his hand and said, "I came here today to tell you that the other two villages will no longer cause trouble in your village. I have already taken care of this matter!"
The village chief and Tang Youyou looked at each other, both puzzled.
Village Chief: What are you trying to do, County Magistrate? Why would you make such a special trip for such a small matter? Do you have other motives?
Tang Youyou: Humph...Shouldn't this kind of thing be the responsibility of the government? Why does it feel like I'm repaying a favor?
Although the village chief was filled with doubts, he bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you, sir!"
He just said this and didn't give any further compliments.
County Magistrate Zhang's gaze fell on Tang Youyou, "Ahem... Big sister, I came here this time to ask for a favor."
Tang Youyou: Here I come, as expected, you have no good intentions.
"Look at what the county magistrate said. I am just a woman, with limited knowledge and no skills. If you have something to say, please tell me directly, but I cannot bear the thought of asking for help!"
County Magistrate Zhang always felt that something was wrong. Why did she smile so falsely?
"Sister, to be honest, it's a little hard for me to say this. I want to learn your vegetable growing skills!"
The village chief's pupils suddenly widened, and he cursed in his heart: Bah... It's hard to say, why don't you just not say it or hold it in for a while, how can you tell that you can't say it?
Tang Youyou really wanted to go over and slap him twice. What a thing! Did he give away those twenty taels of silver for nothing last time?
Suddenly I thought of Jia Fugui’s words: a little money can reveal a person’s character. Just think of it as spending money to learn a lesson. It’s worth it!
not worth!
That was twenty taels, and she regretted it deeply.
Magistrate Zhang was frightened by her stare. "Ahem... Big sister, I'm thinking about you. You see, someone poisoned you last time, which means someone has noticed you. If the government officials get involved, they will definitely be cautious. What do you think?"
Tang Youyou showed a strange smile, "Thank you, sir, for thinking about our village, but we won't have such troubles. This cooking skill was sold a few days ago!"
"Pah!" "What? How could you sell it?"
The village chief rolled his eyes in his heart, "Sir, are you too excited?"
Only then did County Magistrate Zhang realize that he had been a little too extreme and turned his face away in embarrassment.
After a moment, he forced an explanation: "That's your ancestral skill. How can you sell it just like that? What a pity!"
Tang Youyou couldn't bear it any longer and didn't want to pretend anymore, "Sir, I have something to do at home, so I'll take my leave first!" After saying that, she left without looking back.
I cursed him in my heart: What a jerk! Want to get something for nothing? Judging from his appearance, he wants to get that skill for nothing today. What a joke!
The village chief's face also turned grim. "Sir, please forgive my frankness. You are absolutely right. We are unable to preserve this skill. This is the only solution we have come up with. Moreover, the contract has been signed..."
County Magistrate Zhang frowned and left without saying a word.
"Dad! We've completely offended someone this time! What should we do?"
The village chief frowned slightly, "Hmph... a corrupt official, we will be defeated by both the enemy and the flood! Don't worry about it!"
Da Jun was confused. Why was his father so harsh? Didn't they always advocate not stirring up trouble and keeping a low profile?
What stimulated this?
He just sighed and said, "Dajun, next year we have to work hard to earn money to support our children's education. It's not easy to make a name for yourself in this world.
Let the children pass the imperial examinations and improve their family backgrounds. They can’t just be farmers for generations and be bullied!
Da Jun was stunned, his heart surging with excitement, "Dad, don't worry, I will work harder and try harder!"
The village chief raised his hand to hit him, but seeing his bruised face, he sighed heavily.
"With your brain, I dare not leave the position of village chief to you. Well, you just need to remember that from now on, you have to listen to Tang's orders!"
Da Jun pursed his lips and complained quietly: "I don't want to be the village chief, the key is that I can't scare people!"
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