Song Ning tried to keep smiling: "Whether it's presentable or not doesn't matter, the important thing is to get things done."
One of them waved his hand impatiently: "Alright, alright, we're here. What can a little girl like you who doesn't know anything do? Hurry up and leave."
"My lord, the magistrate assigned me to be in charge here. I cannot leave without the magistrate's order."
The men looked at each other and laughed: "Little girl, do you know who we are? I am a senior official in the Ministry of Works, a fifth-rank official, and this is a vice minister in the Ministry of Works, a third-rank official. In the capital, many people would kneel down and kowtow when they see us. Ignorance is bliss. Considering your young age, if you leave now, we can let bygones be bygones."
Song Ning took a deep breath: "My lords, putting aside your official positions, just considering the route of this underground passage, if it is changed, everything that has been done before will need to be changed, and the project will inevitably be delayed."
"You don't need to worry about that. If it's delayed, it's delayed. We don't lack manpower or money here. Besides, it's not that easy. A project like this will take at least seven or eight years. What do you, a little girl, know?"
"This is none of your business. From now on, we will take over Tianxiang County."
Song Ning's eyes turned cold. She finally understood that these people had no intention of making Tianxiang County better.
They saw that there was profit to be made here, and thought they could make a quick buck and then just get away with it.
Even if you've spent money and done the work, but haven't succeeded, your superiors won't blame you; they'll even think you've done a great job.
With a forced smile, Song Ning asked, "Then may I ask you gentlemen, what are your plans? Do you know what these underground passages are for, and where they lead? Do you also know what those bricks and stones on the ground are for? If you can tell me these things, I may leave."
If these people could come here to inspect the area on their very first day, she would believe they were truly dedicated to Tianxiang County.
They've been here for five days, and they've only come once. And when they do come, they just give orders haphazardly.
It seems that he has figured things out in the past five days and felt that he could make a fortune here, which is why he showed up.
These were the people Xie Linzhou brought. The county magistrate specifically instructed that they were all experienced veterans, and that she should treat them with courtesy. She could ask them for advice if she had any questions.
Now, things are getting complicated. She hasn't even started having any problems yet, but these people are already complaining.
Song Ning's words left the group speechless, then they flew into a rage: "You! How dare you! You lowly commoner, how dare you speak to us like that! Guards! Tie this lowly commoner up!"
Everyone around stopped what they were doing, and no one moved.
Song Ning had originally thought that since they were all officials from the capital, he should at least give them some face and not offend them.
Officials in the capital, when they return, what they say will reach the ears of the emperor.
Song Ning really didn't want to cause trouble, but she just couldn't stand it anymore.
"Gentlemen, since you don't understand anything, you should go back and read more books. Come back after you understand them."
A high-ranking official in the court, now being humiliated in this way by a country girl, could not tolerate it.
The group was furious. Seeing that no one around them was moving, they decided to take matters into their own hands.
Song Ning quickly dodged to the side, and several people immediately swarmed forward, holding shovels and glaring fiercely at the officials.
"Gentlemen, this is Tianxiang County. We don't have your people here. If you want to show off your power, you've come to the wrong place." Song Ning's tone was full of provocation.
"You, you all! You've rebelled! You've all rebelled! You're all a bunch of troublemakers! I'm going back to the capital to report this to His Majesty and see how he deals with it! Then, none of you will escape!"
Having said that, he flicked his sleeve and turned to leave.
As a result, they tripped over a stone and fell one after another like dumplings being dropped into a pot.
Song Ning couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Those men glared at her menacingly and left in a sorry state.
As soon as the people left, they became worried: "Er Ya, what do we do now? They are officials after all. If they really send people to arrest us, we're finished."
"Maybe... we should run quickly."
"You guys keep working, I'll figure out the rest."
She doesn't do things she's not sure of, and since she dared to anger these people, she wasn't afraid.
She just realized that although she was the one who caused the trouble, the responsibility still lies with Lord Zheng.
She's currently working for Lord Zheng, so it's his responsibility to handle this situation now that something's happened.
Yes, that's right.
Speak of the devil, and he appears. Song Ning turned his head and saw the county magistrate walking towards him.
"I just saw those people from the Ministry of Works leave, and they didn't look too good. What happened?"
Song Ning sighed, "Lord Zheng, I may not be able to work for you anymore."
"What happened?"
After explaining the situation, Song Ning feigned concern and asked, "Your Excellency, I have offended someone today. Will I really have to go to jail?"
Zheng Gaoyi was quite pleased that he had such a precious child as Song Ning, so naturally he couldn't let her suffer any injustice: "Don't worry, I'm here. You just stay here and guard this place. Leave the rest to me."
As expected of the county magistrate, he is reliable.
With his words, they were relieved.
Song Ning turned around and shouted, "Did everyone hear that? Let's work hard, we have the magistrate backing us up!"
As soon as Zheng Gaoyi returned to the county government office, his face darkened.
He wrote something on the desk, sealed it, and handed it to Shi Tou: "Send this to General Xie, and also give him a message."
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