A team of more than 200 people escorted more than a hundred carts filled with goods and moved forward quickly. Many people secretly breathed a sigh of relief when they saw the village not far away. They were afraid that they would encounter those Liangshan bandits who would come out of the water to attack the convoy.

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The confidant of Ren Zhixian of Yuncheng County was a middle-aged scribe named Wang. Riding on his horse, he saw Dongxi Village coming into view. He looked at the purple-faced man next to him with a smile: "Lei Dutou, if I need to trouble you later, I can recommend you more."

indivual."

"Hahaha, Staff Wang, don't worry." Lei Heng promised, patting his chest. His eyes looked down on him as he rode the maroon horse from the North. He felt even more disapproval and even contempt in his heart. In the past, he always ignored him.

It's hard to say anything. But now he is greeted with a smile and so polite.

This is a successful villain!

Lei Heng scolded this guy in his heart. At the same time, he was happy for his good brother Chao Gai. He defeated strong men and bandits one after another. Not only did his reputation spread, but he was also valued and recommended by the county magistrate. He was about to become the official of the imperial court. From now on, we will work together and belong to the same family.

When it comes to business, there is more care between brothers.

The team arrived at the Chao Mansion under the leadership of Lei Heng. They found that many people were waiting eagerly. When they saw the team from a distance, they beat gongs and drums, blew the suona and set off firecrackers, expressing the warm welcome of the whole government!

When Wang's staff saw this scene, they were quite satisfied and felt that Chao Gai was not negligent and perfunctory.

"Come on, Baozheng, the most favored confidant of the magistrate, the king's staff." Lei Heng saw the leader Chao Gai, got off his horse and pulled him. At the same time, he reminded in a low voice: "The magistrate wants my brother to protect the country and the people, so he came here specially.

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"Chao Baozheng, congratulations." Staff Wang, with a smile on his face, was the first to step forward and salute.

In the past, Chao Gai was not good at socializing, but now Chao Gai is quite good at this: "The chief of staff has fulfilled his duties for the sake of the court, and for the sake of the people of Yuncheng, he is a role model for our generation, and he has punished the small officials. Hurry, please come into the house quickly."

Rest."

The back of the staff is longer, and the style is improved several notches.

It was like a stroke of genius when it came to major national affairs or minor issues of people's livelihood. The smooth flattery made Staff Wang quite surprised at how well-informed and sensible this green forest boss was. At the same time, he was very useful and his smile became more friendly.

Chao Gai briefly introduced Wu Yong, Shi Xiu, Ruan Xiaoer and others. Surrounded like stars over the moon, they entered Chao Mansion side by side with Wang's staff.

When they arrived at the living room, the guests and hosts were seated, and the servants served tea.

After chatting for a while, Chao Gai took the initiative to give someone a topic and asked, knowingly: "Chao has been living in the village for a long time and has no information. I wonder what the chief of staff's trip is about?"

"Ahem, cough, cough." Staff Wang put down his tea cup, coughed a few times, and then said: "First of all, congratulations to Chao Baozheng for defeating the bandits, catching the bandits, and solving the case of robbery and murder of the caravan. The three thousand guan reward offered by the state government has been sent

to."

A reward of three thousand guan! In the past, Ruan Xiaoer would have thought it was a huge sum of money. But as Chao Gai broadened his horizons, what was this small sum of money?

As a rich man, Chao Gai knew how much money he had. He didn't even care about the three thousand guan. Instead, he thanked him with clasped fists and said with a double entendre: "Thank you so much for the magistrate's promotion. Thank you very much for the chief of staff's personal visit. Chao Gai will never forget it."

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Staff Wang was a smart man, so he could naturally hear the hidden meaning in his words. He secretly thought that this rough-looking man was not simple, but he said with a smile: "Chao Baozheng, money is not worth mentioning, happy events will come later.

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"Chief of Staff, please tell me." Chao Gai patiently asked, pretending to be stupid. This is because he has tempered his temper when he came to this world. He used to be a loudmouth before. What's the difference between half-talking and holding back a fart?

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Wang's staff seemed to be deliberately trying to titillate people! After taking a sip of tea, he said calmly: "Baozheng, in addition, the county magistrate heard that Chao Mansion's grain and grass supply was in stalemate. He specially funded three thousand shi of grain and hundreds of grains.

Leather armor, a hundred Gon knives, a hundred plain knives, and a hundred fine hardwood bows."

"Well, this happened?" Lei Heng from Yuncheng County Government was also dumbfounded. Chao Gai, Wu Yong, Shi Xiu and others were all moved when they heard these words.

Three thousand shi of grain is better, and you can buy it with a little more money. But military supplies such as leather armor and hard bows are not circulated among the people, and you can't buy them if you have money. Unexpectedly, the magistrate gave money and military supplies.

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It seems that this investment is either a big deal or too cowardly.

Chao Gai and Wu Yong, who was sitting next to him, looked at each other and guessed this possibility. He quickly stood up and thanked him: "Oh, thank you, Lord Magistrate, for your kindness."

Wang's staff had obviously done some kung fu before he came, and he spoke very beautifully: "Hahaha, after the county magistrate knew that Chao Mansion was a famous family, he planned to merge the two villages to establish Wu Village, and recommended Baozheng as the first magistrate."

"Bao Zheng, this is a great thing." Lei Heng was really happy and winked.

"Yes, this way Baozheng can openly recruit soldiers to train and fight against bandits." Wang's staff struck while the iron was hot and stated the purpose of his trip.

"Hey, Lei Dutou. Don't you understand me yet?" Chao Gai showed a bitter smile on his face: "Chief of Staff, Chao has been accustomed to wandering on the green forest road since he was a child. He has a bad temper and does not listen to advice. He does not want to become an official.

I don’t want to be controlled by anyone, so I can only ask the chief of staff to tell me to thank the county magistrate for his appreciation.”

Staff Wang really didn't expect Chao Gai to refuse outright. Thinking of the master's numerous instructions before leaving, the smile on his face became a little stiff. Then he thought about how he would open his mouth to talk to his benefactor when he returned home after things failed to be completed.

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Chao Gai saw the change in the face of this Zhizhen master's confidant, and he laughed and said: "Chief of Staff, I don't speak secretly, I have already guessed your purpose. Over the years, I have made many friends, including many in the officialdom. Early on

Just got the news that the county magistrate will be promoted this time next year!"

"How do you know?" Staff Wang looked at Chao Gai in surprise. Not to mention his staff, even his benefactor only got the news not long ago.

"Chief of Staff, don't be surprised." Wu Yong smiled and waved his hand: "My Baozheng has made many friends in the officialdom. Although he does not want to become an official, as Baozheng, after all, he is also a court official, and he has always been thinking about the affairs of the court.

I can't bear to see bullies bullying good people, and I deeply hate strongmen, thieves and bandits."

It was difficult for Chao Gai to say something about boasting, so Wu Xuexue stepped forward. However, he stopped mid-sentence. Staff Wang wanted to urge but held back.

Shi Xiu and Ruan Xiaoer grinned. Could it be that all literati have this kind of virtue?

For those who don’t know how to write and write, this is just a way of speaking!

Wu Yong picked up the tea cup and took a sip, shaking the goose feather fan and continued: "Chief of Staff, it is okay to merge the two villages, but there is no need to build a Wuzhai. Please tell the county adults, you can rest assured that for this family business, my Baozheng will lead the two villages

The young people of this village fought to the death with those thieves."

"Yes, although Wu Zhai was not established, Chao Gai will never let down the love of the county magistrate. He will do his best to cooperate with the county governor to protect the country and the people." Chao Gai was not a scholar of this era, but he always said good things.

He knew that nothing would happen to Yuncheng in a year or two. As for the big businessmen in other places who were rich and unkind, it was hard to say. They had nothing to do with him. He had enough confidence without any psychological burden, and his face was full of justice and sonorous force.

"Even if the puddle grass bandits are arrogant, they still have to be afraid of Chao. I dare not say anything else. Yuncheng County dares not invade the thieves if they dare to borrow food. If Chao dares to go to the city to borrow food, he will definitely lead the bankers to support him and attack from both sides.

Destroy it on the spot!"

Wang's staff felt a lot better after hearing these words. At least Chao Gai had a correct attitude. For the industry accumulated over several generations, he would help Yuncheng County Government resist the bandits without deliberately wooing him, which was more reliable than wooing him for profit.

As long as you, Chao Gai, make your attitude clear, I don't care whether you want to be an official or not. You don't even have to pay for the recommendation and administrative expenses, so why not do it?

"Hey, Baozheng, why don't you think about it again? That's the position of knowing the stronghold." Among the people present, only Lei Hengting's heart felt cold and his face was full of regret.

Although the rank of Zhizhai was not high, he was a military attache appointed by the imperial court. He usually sat in a military stronghold and managed the army on horseback and the people on horseback. In the officialdom, he was called a "small festival", and he received a large salary every year and the right to lead troops in combat.

Do I need the approval of others?

It has been more than half a month since Chao Gai traveled through time, and he naturally understands the special nature of Zhizhai. Seeing Lei Heng's troubled face, he could guess that this brother was upset.

He coughed a few times and smiled bitterly at him, and then began to complain and cry: "Lei Dutou, you don't know how to be talented, rice, oil and salt are expensive. Recruiting guards consumes too much, and there is not enough food and grass. The three to four hundred people recruited are a bottomless pit. Eat, drink and eat."

The expenses for clothes, weapons, etc. are too high, and if we recruit manpower for training, with the little property of the Chao Mansion, we will probably go bankrupt if we cannot make ends meet."

Wu Yong took out a pamphlet and selected a few items to tell him about his expenses during the recent period. On the surface, he was afraid that Lei Heng would not believe him, but in fact, he wanted to tell Wang's staff. It was a signal that resisting the bandits would not be a problem.

, but foreign aid is needed. Otherwise, the Chao Mansion’s foundation will not be able to sustain it for long.

"This Wu Yong is not easy!" Staff Wang looked at Wu Yong who was shaking the goose feather fan, and remembered the information he had learned in advance and couldn't help but sigh. Listening to the other party's list of expenses one by one, he felt relieved for no reason.

He had already considered this situation when he came here. The way the other party is scrimping and calculating now proves that his guess is right. If you don't want to be an official and don't want money or food, what on earth are you going to do?

At the same time, he felt that he had heard the name Wu Yong somewhere. But he didn't want to think too much at the moment. Seeing Chao Gai crying, he quickly smiled and said: "Chao Baozheng, don't worry. As long as you can lead the soldiers to assist the county government in arresting the thieves.

, to protect the environment and the people. The county magistrate will give full support when he makes the decision. He will also send people to raise food and grass to deliver them, which will definitely be at a super low price. In addition..."

Before Staff Wang finished speaking, Kang Bo entered the hall and said that the banquet had been arranged.

"Chief of Staff, it's been a long journey all the way. We'll discuss the election later." Chao Gai stood up immediately and invited Staff Wang enthusiastically.

Wang's staff realized that his previous words were straightforward, so he agreed with the donkey on the slope. He humbly said something like "I'm bothering your village."

Chao Gai knew that this was a pretense, so he also pretended to pull the confidant of Ren Zhixian, held hands and went to the banquet surrounded by everyone.

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Chapter completed!