When Zhao and Jin arrived at the government office, it was in the middle of the last hour.
Around two o'clock in the afternoon is a good time to cool down and take a rest.
The magistrate of Jingshan County was taking a rest when he suddenly heard that the magistrate was coming!
"What?" Jingshan County Magistrate was stunned, why did the Sheriff come here suddenly?
He did not dare to delay, and while letting the maid change his clothes, he said: "Quick, go and welcome the master in first!"
After putting on his official uniform, the Jingshan County Magistrate hurried towards the flower hall.
"Your Majesty, I will see you, Lord Sheriff."
Zhao Jin sat at the main seat and glanced at the fat man who hurried in after hearing the sound.
"Get up."
Magistrate Jingshan straightened up and asked tentatively: "I don't know what your orders are when you are here?"
"I'm just here for a inspection, don't be too nervous." Zhao Jin looked at the other party's nervous look and felt a little funny.
Just looking at his appearance, it is hard to tell that he is a good and honest official.
After hearing Zhao Jin's words, Magistrate Jingshan's smile became even more forced.
When the previous county magistrate came to inspect, he checked him repeatedly for a long time, and even when he left, he did not believe that he was really honest.
Thinking of this, Magistrate Jingshan felt that he could no longer maintain the smile on his face.
It was too much trouble that time, now it’s time to do it again...
Zhao Jin said leisurely: "I have already made a tour before coming here. Jingshan County under your rule is not bad."
Magistrate Jingshan's eyes lit up slightly, "Thank you for the compliment, sir. This is what a lower official should do."
"Yes." Zhao Jin responded in a low voice and changed his tone, "However, I would like to remind you that now, I am your direct superior."
As soon as these words came out, the Jingshan County Magistrate's face became serious, "The lower officials naturally know this and will not do anything illegal or disciplinary."
Zhao Jin chuckled and pretended to be confused, pretending to understand.
He made it clear directly: "Your Excellency, the county magistrate, you should also know that the current situation is volatile."
The Jingshan County Magistrate's eyelids twitched, and he naturally understood what Zhao Jin was referring to.
However, he was not very willing to take sides.
"Your Majesty the County Magistrate." Zhao Jin glanced at him with sharp eyes, and Zhao Jin said word by word: "You will be safe if you don't stand."
When that day comes, Zhao Jin will never be able to rest assured if he does not stand in line.
Therefore, all officials in Yunzhou County must side with Zhao Jin.
He didn't want to think that while he was away fighting, his home would be stolen.
Magistrate Jingshan gritted his teeth and was about to say something to change the subject, but was forced back by Zhao Jin's look, so he had no choice but to say nothing.
"I can guarantee that as long as Yunzhou County does not betray me, I will try my best to protect the safety of all of you."
This is a promise, but it is also a warning and a threat.
"Xiaguan..." Magistrate Jingshan closed his eyes and said hoarsely: "Please give me some time, sir."
Zhao Jin did not press him any further. He stood up and stared at the other party with burning eyes, "The county magistrate can think about it carefully, but Beili can't wait any longer."
After saying this, Zhao Jin turned around and left the county government office, leaving Jingshan County Magistrate standing there in shock.
Beili... so fast?
Zhao and Jin rested one night at the inn and set off for the next county early the next morning.
Zhao Jin chose Zhengding City.
If Jingshan County is a large county within Yunzhou County, Zhengding City is a relatively remote small city.
Although he had expected it, Zhao Jin was still shocked by the scene before him after entering the city.
Zhao Jin sat in the carriage and lifted the curtains of the car window. What he saw was a scene of depression.
He poked his head out in shock, not even seeing a few people on the street.
"Stop!" Zhao Jin shouted.
"Hush!"
"Sir?" Xu Qi's voice came from outside, "But do you want to get off the carriage?"
Zhao Jin responded in a low voice, lifted the curtain of the car, got out and stood on the shaft of the car.
Just now, through the car window, only part of the street could be seen. Now standing on the shaft of the car, Zhao Jin took in the main road of Zhengding City.
It was a bleak place, and most of the shops on both sides were closed. There were only a few.
Even the shops with their doors open are deserted.
Zhao Jin could not see any common vendors here, and even common people could only see a few.
Empty, depressed.
Zhao Jin frowned tightly, "How could it be so deserted?"
It’s almost like what it was like during the plague in Yunzhou City.
Xu Qi and Takeda were also confused.
Although Zhengding City is a small city and not as prosperous as Yunzhou City or Jingshan County, it should never be like this.
Zhao Jin jumped off the carriage and walked towards the old man nearest to them.
"Old man!" Zhao Jin called to the other party loudly.
The old man had gray hair and wrinkles all over his face. He looked at Zhao Jin warily and said in a rough voice: "What's the matter?"
"Old man, I came here to see a friend. I want to ask, why is this city so depressed?"
"I don't know! Ask your friends!" The old man looked unwilling to say more and turned to leave.
Zhao Jin strode in front of him and stopped him, "I just want to ask, if there is something you can't say, I won't ask, but if you can tell me, can you tell me?"
"Hey! You kid, I've already told you I don't know, why are you still insisting!" The old man glared at Zhao Jin angrily, trying to avoid Zhao Jin and walked to the right.
Zhao Jin simply took out a broken piece of silver and stuffed it into the old man's hand, "Old man, this junior really wants to know."
Looking at the broken silver in his hand, the old man obviously paused and looked hesitant.
"What can't be said, I will never force you." Seeing that the other party was already moved, Zhao Jin continued.
The old man put away the money and reluctantly agreed, "Okay."
"Here, it was like this many years ago."
Suddenly, the old man looked at Zhao Jin suspiciously, "Is this the first time you come back to see your friend?"
Zhao Jin laughed twice and excused himself: "Yes, my friend moved here a few years ago."
"Then your friend is really out of his mind, moving to such a horrible place." The old man muttered a few words in a low voice before continuing:
"As for the reason," the old man looked around, then approached Zhao Jin and said in a low voice: "You can't grow food in this land!"
"Can't we grow food?" Zhao Jin was puzzled and asked in a low voice: "How can we not grow food in a good field?"
The old man raised one corner of his mouth, with a face full of reluctance to say more, and sighed heavily: "Hey! Go to the field, take a look, and you'll know what's going on!"
After saying this, the old man turned around and left.
This time Zhao Jin didn't stop him anymore.
He took two steps, reached out and touched the broken silver in his arms, then turned around and whispered: "Young man, you'd better stop asking about these things and leave quickly."
"Take your friends with you. The ones left in the city are us old men or old women."
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