Based on yesterday's remarks and Magistrate Deng's actions, those present felt even more strongly that Magistrate Deng was a good official who helped the people overcome their difficulties.
Yesterday, when the village chief and Ruan Qian came to visit, he immediately sent his trusted confidant, Feng Da, to the mine. The importance he attached to this matter needs no further explanation.
If one attempt fails, they've even sent someone today to invite everyone for a banquet to negotiate...
Magistrate Deng attached great importance to this matter and did not delay at all. This was not only because he appreciated the three families, but more importantly, because he valued the future role and potential of the three families, especially the Ruan family, in Nan County.
Helping the Ruan family is helping Fengjia Village and the people of Nanxian County!
As an official in charge, it's quite an honor for him to lower himself so much and visit twice, only to be met with complete indifference. Anyone else might have felt embarrassed and ashamed to even speak up...
Or perhaps it's a subtle hint, a way of repaying a debt of gratitude...
But Magistrate Deng simply stated the facts as they were, and his words were sincere and unpretentious.
When asked by Ruan Qian, he truthfully shared his considerations with everyone to discuss and brainstorm.
"Those who can control the local mining officials are either officials from the Salt and Iron Bureau or transport commissioners. Local officials are not very effective unless they are of high enough rank."
"The role of the Transport Commissioner is not as direct as that of the Salt and Iron Commissioner. If we try to slowly smooth things over, firstly, we don't have the time, and secondly, others might not even bother with us!"
Everyone nodded, and Song Shi asked, "Originally, when my father was in court, we might have had some connection, but since he was convicted and exiled, the people who saw him off and their attitudes showed that our relationship had cooled down."
"Now, for everyone's sake, even if it means sacrificing our dignity and writing letters to ask for help, as long as there is hope and anything that can help us, even if we are rejected, we are willing!"
"only......"
Song Shiwen had no way to express his thoughts, but those present understood.
Time can reveal the true nature of people, but it takes a long time.
But once you're defeated, everything becomes clear.
While they were chatting, A Yuan suddenly got up and went out the door.
There were guards outside the door to facilitate their conversation.
A short while later, A Yuan ran back, whispered something to Xiao Kai, and then stood up.
Only after Magistrate Deng asked the question did Xiao Kai speak:
"Reporting to you, sir, I heard yesterday that you, the village chief, and several young masters were all preoccupied with the matter of their corvée labor..."
"I was being nosy and reported the situation to my young master. My young lady heard about it and also asked for his help, saying that the Ruan family would take care of her, especially Miss Ruan herself, and she has been feeling much better these past few days..."
"Young Master, out of consideration for Miss, also ordered me yesterday to take gifts to the mine and ask around among acquaintances..."
Everyone was surprised; they never expected that Sun Chengen would take the initiative to help.
He was usually aloof and a pampered young master from a wealthy family, so it was unexpected that he would "meddle in other people's business."
However, considering that he agreed to Ruan Meng's request to cooperate with Fengjia Village and provide upfront funding for the business in order to thank the Ruan family for treating his sister, it is not hard to understand.
Ah Yuan continued to report, "Although the young master did not go in person, he instructed me on how to deal with it."
"The small contact was exactly the same as what happened to Master Feng, even though the other party accepted our gifts."
Although A-Yuan only mentioned it briefly, everyone knew that if the Sun family were to make a move, the gifts would certainly be substantial.
"The other party spoke in a bureaucratic tone and did not explain the specific reasons, but the young master's analysis is almost consistent with the analysis of the master and the other young masters just now."
"Having seen the other party, there's almost no chance of turning back. Following your instructions, young master, I implore them to grant you gentlemen more time to go to the mine..."
"In the end, the other party still gave you face, young master. I've calculated that you gentlemen have seven days left."
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately started discussing it!
Upon hearing this, both the county magistrate and the village head stood up at the same time.
Magistrate Deng clapped his hands and exclaimed, "Really? That's wonderful! Maybe we can still make it in time!"
Upon hearing this, everyone felt that there was something hidden in what he said.
Magistrate Deng said excitedly, "I remember there was an official in the Salt and Iron Bureau who loved his wife very much. He used to work in the capital, and I even had a nodding acquaintance with him."
"I've heard that this official was a capable minister with a promising future, but during his wife's childbirth, he suddenly fell seriously ill, suffering spinal cord injuries and becoming practically a living dead..."
"After visiting famous doctors and imperial physicians throughout the capital without finding a cure, this official heard that the southwest and other regions were rich in medicinal herbs and had many famous doctors and hermits. In order to find a miracle doctor, he volunteered to be stationed in the south."
"Just now, I was worried that even if we wanted to search, we wouldn't have enough time to mediate in less than two days."
"Now, if we really have seven days, maybe we can make it!"
"If Miss Ruan has a way to treat the other party's wife, perhaps this matter can be resolved smoothly!"
Everyone turned around and looked at Ruan Meng.
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