Chapter 139 Zuoqiu: Brother Xu, you can’t harm me!
"Brother Xu, I'm not afraid of you laughing at me."
“Sometimes, I really envy you!”
"People think being an official is good, because being an official means you have money to spend and can eat as much delicious food as you want!"
"To be honest, my annual salary is only enough to keep me fed."
“……?!”
Hearing Zuo Qiu suddenly say these words, Mr. Xu was confused. He carefully looked at Zuo Qiu's face, then looked at the large bowl of tea in front of him. He couldn't understand why this man looked drunk even though he hadn't drunk any alcohol.
"After ten years of hard study, I became a seventh-rank county magistrate. Compared to many people, this is actually much better."
"But, thinking of my parents who live in poverty at home, I feel so miserable!"
"Master Zuo, you are a good official, an honest official, you have been wronged!"
Although he didn't understand why Zuo Qiu suddenly felt so sad, Old Master Xu felt that he still needed to comfort him. After all, Zuo Qiu had a really good reputation as an official in Anshun County during his two years there.
It is difficult to be a good official, and Mr. Xu has always understood this.
"No grievance, no grievance!"
Zuo Qiu waved his hand. "Brother Xu, I'm telling you all this just to ask, how on earth do you manage to get your chickens and ducks to lay so many eggs?"
"As for me, I just want to learn."
"If you learn it, it can improve your life."
After hearing what Zuo Qiu said, Mr. Xu felt very upset.
He had thought Zuo Qiu had been touched by some sad incident and was trying to comfort him. But after all this fuss, this was actually what he meant!
"Master Zuo, actually, you know, many of my children need milk. Their mothers must eat more eggs, so many of these eggs were collected!"
"Yeah, that's right, I bought it with money!"
After hearing what Mr. Xu said, Zuo Qiu was stunned.
He really couldn't learn this method.
If he had some extra money, he could buy some meat to take home as a snack. Wouldn't that be delicious?
"Master Zuo, actually, your situation is not impossible to change!"
Looking at Zuo Qiu's troubled face, Old Master Xu suddenly raised his eyebrows at him and gently hooked his finger.
Upon seeing Old Master Xu's actions, Zuo Qiu was initially intrigued, but quickly shook his head and said, "Brother Xu, no! I have sworn before my parents that I will never take a single penny of the people's money. If I ever commit corruption, I will not be buried in my ancestral tomb after my death!"
"Brother Xu, you can't hurt me!"
Zuo Qiu shook his head like a rattle.
Mr. Xu immediately slammed the table and said, "Master Zuo, who do you take me for?"
"Am I that kind of person?"
"I walk upright and sit straight!"
"In the future, I still have to watch my Fubao get married and have children!"
"Don't say I won't do this kind of crime. If anyone tries to get me to do it, I'll shoot a hole through him!"
"That's great, that's great!"
After hearing what Old Master Xu said, Zuo Qiu regained his smile and bowed to him. "Don't blame me, Old Master Xu. I was just being mean. I apologize!"
Old Master Xu waved his hand and said, "I know that Lord Zuo is a good official. How could I bother with you?"
"Brother Xu, what kind of method is this?"
Old Master Xu beckoned to Zuo Qiu again and said, "Master Zuo, are you aware of the horse-drawn carriages that have appeared in our county lately, carrying passengers and goods?"
"Brother Xu, this is inappropriate!"
Zuo Qiu paused for a moment, "If I were to get involved, wouldn't that be competing with the people for profit?"
"No, no, Master Zuo misunderstood!"
"I mean, the county government should step in!"
(End of this chapter)
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