The New Year was approaching, and the people were still looking forward to a good New Year. Bai Shinian, however, tightened the screws and confiscated the grain. He took the grain, but the people were completely offended.
It is obvious that Xu Jing does not want a way that harms others and does not benefit himself.
He just wanted to make money and never thought about taking human lives.
"When you have nothing to do, go walk around the streets and show me what's selling well."
Xu Jing suddenly remembered that Muhe was connected to the Jiannu city of Hohhot, where many Jiannu merchants came to do business. Although the imperial court strictly prohibited Jiannu people from entering, many Jiannu merchants still risked their lives to make money.
If Xu Jing captured these merchants and used them to make money for himself, he would surely make a lot of money.
Bai Shinian asked doubtfully, "Sir, are you planning to do business?"
"Nonsense! How can an official get involved in business? Master, I just miss the gold and silver." Xu Jing picked up a silver ingot and placed it in his palm to examine it carefully. No matter how good silver is, it is still not as good as gold. "Go and take a look tomorrow. Take a good look at what the Jiannu are selling and what the locals are selling."
As he said this, he stuffed the silver into Bai Shinian's hand and said with a smile: "Thank you for your hard work during this period."
Bai Shinian was instantly overjoyed. Nothing he said could be more effective than giving him some practical advice. It seemed that Lord Jiang had not forgotten his kindness. "Don't worry, sir. I will definitely get it done for you."
"Well, go to the kitchen and ask the cook to prepare a few dishes. I want to invite County Magistrate Lin to dinner."
After all, he had worked all day, so Xu Jing could still afford to treat him to dinner.
"Okay." Bai Shinian retreated happily.
After a busy day, County Magistrate Lin could barely stand up straight, and his hands were shaking even as he held the chopsticks. Jiang Xuqing, on the other hand, was still full of energy. The only regret was the dark circles around his eyes, clearly the result of years of staying up late.
Xu Jing sat across from County Magistrate Lin and raised his glass. "Xianzhi, you've worked so hard. A glass of rice wine wouldn't be enough of a token of respect. I hope you'll do me the honor of drinking it all."
"How dare I? How dare I! Your Excellency, you are too kind." County Magistrate Lin sincerely admired Jiang Xuqing, this shrewd little fellow. It didn't matter if he wasn't efficient; the key was his ability to speak. With just a few words, he had soothed his resentment. It had to be said that Jiang Xuqing's interpersonal skills were beyond his reach.
County Magistrate Lin felt quite comfortable getting along with his boss Jiang Xuqing.
After three rounds of drinks, County Magistrate Lin was full and was about to leave when Xu Jing spoke up. "Master Lin, please come on time tomorrow."
County Magistrate Lin was so frightened that his chopsticks trembled and fell.
County Magistrate Lin said with a forced smile, "I have other things to do. If you don't mind, I'll let Master Jin take care of it."
(Jin Zhubu: You old man, don’t call me, I’m very busy.)
Xu Jing said, "Please ask Xianzhi to inform the Chief Clerk Jin and the Clerk Shi that everyone should gather in the main hall tomorrow. I have an important announcement to make."
"Excuse me, what is the important matter that you are talking about?"
Xu Jing said seriously, "Of course this is a major event for our county. No one can be absent, understand?"
"Okay, I'll go back and prepare immediately."
As for what they are preparing, it is unknown.
Xu Jing thought it was time to call a group together for a meeting. We were all in this together, rising and falling together. We had to find a way to raise the overall level of the county government. That way, we could more easily carry out our money-making plan.
"Take it easy, don't forget the main mission." 021 facepalmed. "We're here to fall in love, not to help you develop your career."
"Have both career and love." Besides, Luo Ying is still busy looking for a young wife, why should he get involved?
"Get the point across. The hero and heroine have already slept together. They're deeply in love with each other, and there's no room for a supporting male to get in. All you have to do is win Luo Ying's heart."
Xu Jing was thinking about a problem that concerned Luo Ying.
Knowing that the hero and heroine had eloped, and Luo Ying had also learned the whole story from others, why did he still insist on getting Tian Wan'er back? Just to confirm it for himself and then give up completely?
"That's right. Some people just won't give up until they reach the Yellow River."
Xu Jing shook his head. "What if Tian Wan'er is looking at what's in the bowl and eating what's in the pot?"
"That's impossible. Our heroines are very principled. In essence, Tian Wan'er met Ye Changge first, and Luo Ying came later. There was no direct reason for Tian Wan'er to fall in love with Luo Ying."
Xu Jing smiled. "You have to understand that people can be fickle. No one likes the same thing all the time, and the same goes for people."
"You're just making excuses." 021 subconsciously retorted, "You're sincere to every male supporting role. Don't you fall in love with every one you meet?"
"I let it slip." Xu Jing said with a smile: "You also said that I fall in love with every woman I meet, so why can't the heroine have her cake and eat it too?"
"That's different."
What's the difference? If a man has multiple women who like him, he will embrace them and build a love nest with them. Conversely, can't women do the same?
Tian Wan'er is nominally Luo Ying's wife, but she has been having an affair with Ye Changge behind her back. In the end, when she got pregnant, everyone was wondering who the father was. Wouldn't it be the best of both worlds if you are both the father of the child?
021 was so angry that his CPU was burning up. Finally, he said, "Are you still going to pursue Luo Ying?"
"Chase him. But..." Xu Jing wanted him to fall into the trap himself instead of waiting to be the one to take it.
He disdains unequal love.
"Don't forget that he is still Xie Zhiyi."
Xie Zhiyi, that was a matter of the previous life. He's a different person after reincarnation, so why are you still not allowed to fall in love freely?
021 felt that Xu Jing was beyond redemption and tried to brainwash him in order to regain his conscience. Xu Jing had chosen to go on strike.
I took a shower, waited for my hair to dry, and then went to bed for a nap.
The next day, Xu Jing started working in the office after breakfast.
I was busy all morning and only had time to rest at noon.
The county government had a cook who prepared meals, and several officials ate together at noon. After the meal, Xu Jing announced an emergency meeting.
The chief clerk, equivalent to a county magistrate's secretary, was responsible for household registration, arrests, clerical work, and other civilian duties. The position was not high, typically held by a local tribute student, and was of the ninth rank.
Yesterday, County Magistrate Lin had sent a trusted confidant to inform Jin Zhubu and Shi Dianli of the magistrate's intentions. Jin Zhubu, now over forty, simply desired a peaceful retirement, having lost the drive to strive. He diligently carried out his superiors' instructions, seeking neither merit nor error.
Shi Dianli was different. He was now about the same age as County Magistrate Jiang and felt he still had a bright future. Although he despised County Magistrate Jiang's money-making behavior, he was, after all, an official appointed by the imperial court. As a ninth-rank Dianli, he dared not go against County Magistrate Jiang.
The four of them held a meeting, with Xu Jing sitting at the top. County Magistrate Lin and Chief Clerk Jin sat on either side, while Shi Dianli sat at the bottom.
Xu Jing said, "We've asked everyone to come here to discuss the follow-up development of Muhe County. Bai Shinian, please take notes and write down all the questions. We'll discuss them thoroughly."
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