Chapter 194: Instigating a Fight
County Magistrate Yin didn't want to think about anything else now. He just wanted to spend the next two years in peace. After all, he had made enough money in the past few years.
He was very smart and didn't try to extort money from the people - mainly because he didn't dare, for fear of something bad happening. He just ordered his brother-in-law to keep an eye on the merchants, and the effect was surprisingly good.
Mao Dexing quietly curled his lips and rolled his eyes, internally disapproving: This brother-in-law is good in every way except that he's too timid! The reason those unruly and evil people dare to act so recklessly is because he's spoiled them. How can he be so powerful?
Do they still dare to go against the government and rebel?
As a county magistrate, he can't even control a few unruly people. It's really boring to be such an official.
More importantly, this matter is so embarrassing for him!
Although those scoundrels did not implicate him, the lawyer followed his orders and ended up being beaten so badly by them. Although the lawyer did not dare to complain to him, let alone blame him, he was so embarrassed!
The legal advisor, the yamen runners, and the people in the city, if they knew anything about the inside story, they would probably laugh at him.
Mao Dexing had already become arrogant, how could he tolerate such "grievance"?
"Brother-in-law, this matter can't be let go like this. You are the father and mother of this place. What is the government office? It is the dignity of the court and your dignity! Those unruly people actually dared to rush in and cause trouble like this. Although they beat the legal advisor, he is your man! Even if you beat a dog, you still have to look at the owner! Look at them, they don't even take you seriously!"
"Hmph, after I go back today, who knows how arrogant I'll be and how many jokes I'll make behind my back. If someone else follows my example and keeps causing trouble at the government office, brother-in-law, even if you regret it and want to intervene, it will probably be even more difficult."
Mao Dexing was a sinister, slick, arrogant and conceited man. Relying on his brother-in-law being the local official and the local tyrant, he was like the "uncle of the king" second only to the emperor. He spoke very eloquently and provoked the anger of County Magistrate Yin with just a few words.
Seeing County Magistrate Yin's gradually furrowed brow, a glimmer of pride flashed across Mao Dexing's eyes. He knew that he had persuaded his brother-in-law.
Everyone has a temper, let alone a county magistrate?
The more Magistrate Yin thought about it, the more convinced he was. He sneered, "Those people are really causing a lot of trouble. They should be taught a lesson. They should know what's right for them and make others wary of them. What good ideas do you have?"
Mao Dexing's spirits lifted, and he smirked, "Brother-in-law, I think the root of this matter lies with the Zhao family of Yan Village. It must be the Zhao family behind this! Otherwise, how could those unruly people have such courage? Let's not bother with them. We can just arrest the Zhao family and let them deal with them."
"Hmph, aren't those unruly people still counting on the Zhao family to help them get rich? But if they find out in the end that it's the Zhao family that's bullying them, think about it, will they still help the Zhao family? The Zhao family dares to stir up trouble behind the scenes, and they will pay the price!"
County Magistrate Yin was a little hesitant.
He knew the Zhao family's history. Zhao Xiang was a former Minister of Rites and Imperial Tutor. If the emperor hadn't executed him, who could guarantee he wouldn't be reappointed? He'd risen through the ranks of the government for so many years, reaching the rank of a high-ranking official. He must have numerous connections, colleagues, and students. The emperor was furious, and no one dared to plead for him. But if his family did anything to him, it would be hard to say what would happen if he ran into someone in the officialdom.
So after the Zhao family came, he ignored them and kept his distance, handling official business impartially, and no matter what happened, he would not be implicated.
Besides, the Zhao family is relatively peaceful and does not cause any trouble.
Mao Dexing didn't understand officialdom, and he didn't want to say in front of him that he was afraid of Zhao Xiang, so he said, "I don't know when that adopted son of the Zhao family got close to the big boss. You know, I don't want any accidents to happen while I'm in office."
Mao Dexing smiled and said, "Don't worry, brother-in-law. I'll only look for the Zhao family. Wouldn't it be better if I could find out who the big boss is from them?"
Now County Magistrate Yin was also tempted.
That big boss is so rich. If he really finds out, I'll let my brother-in-law make some friends with him. Maybe he'll be useful in the future.
"Okay, then you go ahead and handle this. But you have to be sensible and not act too hastily, and definitely not harm anyone from the Zhao family. Remember, when dealing with someone from the Zhao family, you should primarily use intimidation, threats, and inducements."
"Haha, don't worry, brother-in-law, I know all this!"
"Um"
After hearing what Magistrate Yin said, Mao Dexing was in high spirits. The first thing he did was to go see his advisor, comfort him, tell him to have a good rest, and promise to help him get revenge.
The master felt pain in his body, face and heart, but he didn't dare to show it in front of Mao Dexing. When he heard this, he had to smile and thank him quickly.
Mao Dexing felt that he had explained everything to his master, and he felt at ease and left with satisfaction.
The master secretly spitted behind his back and became even more angry: I have never seen such a stingy person! I took the blame for him and took the beating for him, but he came to visit me empty-handed. Haha
Zhao Liya and Hu Ling successfully obtained the land deed and started building the workshop immediately.
As usual, Uncle Ruan Gui's team was still responsible for the construction. Uncle Ruan Gui was asked to bring the core personnel over, and Bai Lizheng and others would discuss and arrange for people from Baijia Village to do the ordinary chores.
Firstly, it's better to keep things within the family; secondly, Uncle Ruan Gui and his men have built several workshops for themselves, and both sides have a tacit understanding, so Zhao Liya feels at ease asking them to work; thirdly, Baijia Village has also been added to the group by her, and since everyone is in the group, they are all friends, so of course they need to interact more and play together, so that the relationship can become closer and closer and become a team.
Because most of the families in Baijia Village are hunters, they are strong in martial arts and have bad tempers. Other villages have always been wary of them and usually do not dare to interact with them.
Afraid of getting beaten if they disagree with something.
Uncle Ruan Gui and the others naturally knew the Baijia Village people, but they had no prior acquaintance with them. They were a little nervous when they arrived, fearing they would get beaten if they didn't do their job well. They didn't expect that after communicating, they would be so reasonable. Great!
Soon, everyone started talking and laughing.
After all, we are all friends of the Zhao family. We will make money together in the future and will definitely have more interactions.
The workshop started smoothly. In the first few days, Zhao Liya planned to go there every day to check the progress. Once the framework was established, she would not need to watch it all the time.
The main concern is that if something goes wrong in the early stages, it will be difficult to change it.
Two days after the workshop started, Zhao Liya received an invitation. It was from Mao Dexing, inviting her to the Chunwang Restaurant in the city to discuss something.
Coming
Zhao Liya was not surprised, but felt that it had finally come.
The whole family was in an uproar.
Ask for monthly ticket
(End of this chapter)
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