On the road led by Old Man Xi, Xu Xiaoyi saw Xi Xiao going door to door asking people if they wanted to join the army.
This guy is really proactive! Give me more people like him, so I can lie down.
"This is Carpenter Liu's home." Old Man Xi pointed to the thatched house in front and the discarded wood and debris in the shed next to it.
Xu Xiaoyi stepped forward and knocked on the door:
"Is anyone there?"
"Not here!" An angry roar came from the room.
"He's just like that, with a bit of a bad temper, but his technique is really impeccable (making him the best candidate for sculpture)," Old Man Xi explained.
But then Old Man Xi regretted why he didn't knock on the door himself.
Peng!
Xu Xiaoyi kicked the door of the thatched hut hard, and if the force was stronger, the whole hut would have collapsed.
"Who is this blind man? Look at me chopping..." A man with a scar on his face heard the door being kicked open, and ran to the door angrily with a knife in his hand. But when he saw the person coming, he silently turned around and prepared to leave. That person was a man that even the thunder could not do anything to. Wasn't he looking for death by holding a knife?
Pah! Xu Xiaoyi put his hand on the scarred man's shoulder and said with a cold look in his eyes:
"Who are you going to kill?"
"Cut...cut the weeds outside the door. Why did you come to see me, Your Excellency the County Magistrate? You truly brighten up this humble abode."
Xu Xiaoyi ignored him and walked in directly, sitting on the chair. It was too hot outside.
"You call this a humble abode? It's more like a shabby room, or rather, a humble house with a glorious atmosphere." Xu Xiaoyi looked up and saw a hole in the roof.
"Yes, yes, the adults are right."
"Don't laugh with me. I have something to entrust to you. I heard that you are the most famous carpenter in this county."
"Sir, I truly don't deserve to be called the most famous! These are just rumors from the outside world, and they can't be trusted!"
"Hey, Carpenter Liu, stop pretending. Everyone knows you're the most capable and skilled carpenter in the entire county." Old Man Xi echoed.
Xu Xiaoyi looked at Carpenter Liu, whose mouth was almost smiling to the back of his head, and suspected that he said that on purpose to get others to praise him.
"My Lord, what do you want to entrust to me?" Carpenter Liu asked:
Statue! My statue, of course it’s my statue. Old Man Xi muttered proudly in his heart.
"Call all the carpenters you know, whether you know them or not, and tell them that the county magistrate's office needs them. They'll provide food, meat, and wages."
"Ah! My Lord, why would you ask me for such a thing?"
"Because I feel you have the ability."
Carpenter Liu was so relieved after hearing this. He was so happy to be praised by the county magistrate!
"Sir! You are so good at judging people. Leave this matter to me!"
"Okay, then I'll wait for you. Old Man Xi, let's go to the next house." Xu Xiaoyi called Old Man Xi, but Old Man Xi was in a daze, so he immediately came to Xu Xiaoyi's side.
"Sir, have you forgotten something?"
"A statue?"
"Yes, sir, it is the statue."
Xu Xiaoyi looked at Old Man Xi's expectant expression, and suddenly felt like a bad guy who tricked a child into buying him a toy but then dragged his feet and never bought it.
"Wait a little longer, it will come." Xu Xiaoyi smiled and looked at Old Man Xi kindly. Old Man Xi already sensed the murderous intent. He felt that if he said another word, he would be beaten to death by this amiable man in front of him.
Xu Xiaoyi stepped out of the door and looked around. Why was there a dense group of people surrounding him?
"Sir, I know you are looking for someone to work for. We have seen your anxiety. We are ready to serve you at any time."
"Yes, sir, we have nothing to do every day and stay at home like a woman. You should do your best to arrange things for us!"
"What are you talking about? We women are also very capable. Don't think that only you men can do it."
"Sir, please give your orders."
Xu Xiaoyi didn't understand. Why were these people suddenly looking for work? It didn't make sense. Shouldn't I be the one looking for work one by one, letting them see my efforts?
At this time, Xi Xiao emerged from the crowd, came to Xu Xiaoyi, and whispered in his ear:
"Sir, the story is this: a woman refused to let her son join my West Owl Breakthrough Camp, so I told her a little lie. Then they spread the word, and then they came to you, filled with gratitude, and said they would help you."
"What did you say?" Xu Xiaoyi was a little confused. What kind of lie could make them like this?
"I said: You were planning to use thunder to kill the entire family of those who didn't do things for you. Sir, it's my fault, please punish me." Xi Xiao lowered his head with a guilty look on his face.
Xu Xiaoyi was stunned for a moment, then he put his arm around Xi Xiao's shoulder, patted him with an expression of enlightenment, and said with satisfaction: "You have really grown up, Xiao'er."
"Sir, what's wrong with you?" Xi Xiao was confused. He wasn't being scolded? Was the sir so angry at me that he was deformed? Could he even speak incoherently?
Xu Xiaoyi sighed and said why didn’t he think of this method, it really fits my image. If he had known this earlier, he would not have gone out in person, and he planned to look for them one by one, which was just a waste of suffering!
Then Xu Xiaoyi took a deep breath and shouted:
"You bunch of idle losers, get down to the county magistrate's mansion tomorrow and I'll give you something to do! You idiots, I'm going to give you new clothes every day, meat for every meal, and books for your children. Be prepared to endure hardship!"
"Yes!!! ×n" Everyone's passion was aroused. Although they were afraid of being killed by thunder, how could they not believe the words of a person who could pray for rain and withstand the thunder.
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