Xu Jing led five hundred officers and soldiers to provide support, but after the battle, only fifty were left.
When the county is short of staff, the clerk has the right to apply for additional staff. But isn't it a joke to tell the county magistrate that there are enough people?
Xu Jing asked, "Do you have enough staff for the warehouse? Have you arranged for patrols? And have you selected the staff for the prison department and the yamen runners?"
Shi Dianli was so shocked by this that he broke out in a cold sweat and lost all interest in his tea. "I understand your intention, sir. I will take my men down to make the arrangements right away."
"Wait a minute. First, let's familiarize them with the rules of the mansion, then arrange for people to patrol the streets. We'll make other arrangements later when we see that they have strengths."
What else could Shi Dianli say? He could only agree with a smile.
After everyone left, Xu Jing breathed a sigh of relief and began to deal with the backlog of files in the county government office.
Muhe County is not very big, but at least it is about the size of a state in Jiangsu or Zhejiang. The Northeast is sparsely populated, and due to its geographical and climatic factors, no one is willing to work there.
The same was true for the original owner. If he could afford the money, he would not have been sent to a county in the northeast to serve as a county magistrate.
If your family has some connections and you can travel around Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Huguang and other places, you will definitely make a lot of money and won't have to worry about making a living.
The poorer the place, the higher the crime rate. Petty thefts are countless, and the backlog of documents alone is giving Xu Jing a headache. "Someone, go get County Magistrate Lin."
Lin County Magistrate was a candidate from Baiji County. Having failed the imperial examinations many times, he used his connections to stay in Muhe County and became the county magistrate. He was now over thirty years old.
In ancient times, passing the imperial examination was a matter of great honor to one's family, and a successful candidate could become an official. This was especially true in a cold and harsh place like the Northeast, where most Jinshi scholars were reluctant to go. In a place with an urgent need for manpower, even scholars could become officials, let alone successful candidates.
The county magistrate's deputy was responsible for managing documents and warehouses. When the magistrate was unable to handle government affairs, the county magistrate would dispatch the county magistrate to take over. A county government office usually had one or two deputies, equivalent to modern deputy county chiefs.
After receiving the notice, County Magistrate Lin hurried over. He was used to seeing the magistrate handling government affairs in his study. After bowing to the magistrate, County Magistrate Lin cautiously asked, "Master Jiang, what do you want to talk to me about?"
Xu Jing teased: "Xianzhi is really awkward. Can't I call you over if there's nothing wrong?"
County Magistrate Lin said with great trepidation, "Your humble servant is very trepidatious. Sir Jiang has something to ask for your instructions."
"It's not a big deal, it's just that the county government has too many documents piled up. I'm powerless to handle it, so..."
County Magistrate Lin understood and immediately recognized the hidden meaning. "I am willing to assist you, sir."
"That's perfect. Come here, bring all the files you've accumulated over the past few months. I want to handle this matter with Xianzhi."
How many months? County Magistrate Lin almost fainted from shock.
Jiang Xuqing, do you know what you're talking about? People come to the county office to report crimes every now and then. He's already reminded Jiang Xuqing several times, both openly and covertly, hoping that Jiang Xuqing will ask the higher-ups to send more people. But this guy only cares about making money and doesn't take it seriously at all.
Now they are actually working hard to govern the country. It's really a blessing in disguise!
County Magistrate Lin was at a loss for words and could only offer a subtle reminder. "Sir, do you know how many cases we have accumulated in a month? Over twenty in a month alone, not to mention the three months." Eat your food slowly and walk slowly; if you take too big a step, you'll fall.
It was obvious that Xu Jing did not listen to Lin Xiancheng's advice at all, and asked his men to carry up two large boxes full of cases.
The clerks classified the cases, big and small, into different categories. Xu Jing asked his men to set up a table downstairs for County Magistrate Lin to work, and then handed all the unimportant cases to County Magistrate Lin to handle.
In this way, Xu Jing only needs to be responsible for about ten cases, which greatly saves time.
It was County Magistrate Lin who was in a bad situation. He was so tired of all the trivial matters that he was dizzy but couldn't figure out the reason.
As the sun set, Xu Jing had already finished the case. County Magistrate Lin was still too busy to even raise his head. Xu Jing sighed, "There are still too few people in the government office."
County Magistrate Lin raised his head, indignant. He cursed inwardly, "You just realized it. I've told you several times, and you won't listen. Not increasing the salary is fine, but you can't bear to torture people to death?"
No, Jiang Xuqing certainly felt guilty about it. He was so obsessed with money that he didn't have the energy to care about the lives of his subordinates.
Xu Jing raised the corner of his lips slightly and said, "Master Lin is very dissatisfied with me?"
County Magistrate Lin said with a forced smile, "Your Excellency, what are you talking about? How could I possibly be prejudiced against you? I completely agree with you. When will you raise this matter with your superiors?"
"It will be soon. I have already submitted a memorial to the higher-ups. It will appear on the emperor's desk soon. There will be a result."
I hope so.
County Magistrate Lin sighed and continued to work hard.
Even the donkeys in the production team were not used like this. Xu Jing felt a little sorry for it. "Master Lin, why don't you find a lawyer to handle it?"
Before he could finish, a servant came running over. "Master, something bad has happened, something bad has happened, General Luo has broken in."
"What a fuss!" Xu Jing was speechless. It was just Luo Ying coming, wasn't it necessary to be so frightened? "Tell him to wait at the front door."
"No need." Luo Ying had already stepped into the study. After seeing Jiang Xuqing, Luo Ying said, "I am here to report a case."
Why do you have to go through the backdoor when reporting a crime? There are no rules at all.
Not to mention Xu Jing, even County Magistrate Lin was very unhappy. He was busy handling government affairs and was inexplicably interrupted, which made him very unhappy. Xu Jing was concerned about County Magistrate Lin's mood and said, "General Luo, please follow me out to talk."
"Alright." Luo Ying didn't mind. After Xu Jing arrived at the lobby, he explained the situation. "Sir Jiang, my newlywed wife disappeared on our wedding night. The servants said she ran off with someone, but they don't know who it was."
Xu Jing rolled his eyes in his heart and complained silently. What does it have to do with me if your wife ran away? What do family affairs have to do with me?
Luo Ying continued, disregarding the question, "I asked my father-in-law and mother-in-law, but they were hesitant and refused to tell me. After repeated questioning, I learned that she eloped with a man named Ye Changge. I know Wan'er isn't someone who despises the poor and loves the rich, nor is she someone who changes her mind frequently. This man named Ye must have tricked Wan'er into leaving her."
Luo Ying bowed. "I hope Lord Jiang will lend a hand and bring my wife and the man surnamed Ye back to me. I will be deeply grateful."
Xu Jing said with a forced smile, "This is your family affair, General Luo. I cannot interfere."
Luo Ying's face was solemn, and he shook his head. "No. This matter is clearly about a man named Ye abducting my newlywed wife. How can it be considered a family matter? Sir Jiang, please stop joking with me."
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