In the early morning, Xu Mu went out early to the sound of cicadas.
I have to go to Guanfang today.
Although several black men have dental cards, they used to make a living by licking blood from the edge of a knife. After joining Zhuangzi, they need to leave a notarized certificate of employment.
Otherwise, if something happens to capture the young man, something might go wrong.
"My boss, those old officials are dead, they might make things difficult for us." Chen Sheng rode on his horse and spoke in a solemn voice.
Xu Mu didn't know that although the Daji was riddled with holes, he was still a chronicler after all.
Since he is a person of discipline, he must be bound by the laws and regulations of the dynasty.
Most of the old officials in the official office didn't like Xu Mu. When they saw Xu Mu coming on horseback, their faces showed a very serious look.
To put it bluntly, since we have a stake in the interests of the four major households, it is impossible to have any involvement with this small boss, or even become an enemy.
"What are you doing here again?" Not only the old officials, but also several officials with swords also spoke in a somewhat worried tone.
In the huge Tangjiang City, the reputation of this small boss is already very famous.
"Get a notarized copy of the employee's certificate." Xu Mu's expression was indifferent and he slightly raised his hand.
The old official snorted coldly, turned around, took two more steps, and sat down coldly.
"Notarization of hired workers? How many more people have been hired? The little boss is trying to make a big move."
Xu Mu didn't say anything, he just wanted to get the matter done quickly. If this continues, something else might happen.
"Name, place of origin."
Xu Mu calmly took out a prepared dossier and handed it over.
The old official glanced at it sadly for a few times, then scrawled it down. Finally, he made another copy and handed it back to Xu Mu.
"Twenty taels!"
Xu Mu sneered in his heart, and took a sip of tea before heading to Twenty Liang. If ordinary people entered the officialdom, they would probably be stripped of their skin.
Without any unnecessary nonsense, Xu Mu counted twenty taels, took the notarization, and turned around and walked out.
No matter what, we have finally settled the affairs of the few gangsters completely. Even if we arrest the strong men in the future, with this notarization, there will be no big problem.
The worst case scenario is to go back to Dongfang and find some familiar neighbors nearby to form a joint insurance company.
"By the way, little boss, I just suddenly remembered that there is one more thing." A cold smile appeared on the corner of the old official's mouth.
"You have to close the shop at Xiaodukou in advance. I heard, haha, I just heard that the owner of the old wine shop might have to return to Tangjiang City."
"What does this have to do with me."
Everything is written in black and white, and even the land deed is notarized. What if the original owner comes back?
The old official gave a ferocious smile and said, "The great discipline decrees that you can move to your hometown within three months. After paying four times the amount, you can return to your hometown and settle down."
Xu Mu searched his mind, but did not think of this big disciplinary order. He only thought that the old official was trying to scare him. Moreover, if he paid four times, it would be one thousand two hundred taels.
What fool would do such a thing.
No longer paying attention, Xu Mu raised his feet and walked out of the official residence.
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Xifang City, Jiulihe Street.
Xu Mu got off the carriage and stood in front of an official notice for a long time.
The ink is still wet on the new notices that have just been put in. The general content is still related to the recruitment of civil servants, but this round of notices has a rather serious tone, as if it is an ultimatum.
"Master, will nothing happen to me?" Chen Sheng was illiterate, but he could hear the content from others' mouths.
"Two years ago, we also fought a round of war with Beidi. We couldn't recruit civilian men to build the wall, so the Ministry of War sent people to arrest them. Fortunately, I followed the people and ran out of the city, otherwise I would have gone to Yongguan. I will definitely not come back."
Chen Sheng's expression turned sad as he spoke, which shows how terrifying it is to capture a young man in the eyes of ordinary people.
"Mo Li, everyone in Zhuangzi has their dental plaques and official notarizations, so they will be fine."
In a word, not only Chen Sheng, but also the two big men beside him suddenly became relieved.
But Xu Mu still felt uneasy in his heart.
Under this general trend, there is no reason to overturn the nest and finish the eggs. God knows what extraneous things will happen when the time comes.
Sighing, Xu Mu raised his feet and walked heavily along Jiulihe Street.
"Master, it's time to get in the car."
To the people of Xujiazhuang, the land of Xifang is as vague as entering a wolf's den.
"No hurry, let's go for a while."
Even Xu Mu himself couldn't tell what he was struggling with. The suffocation in his chest was far from dissipating.
"Little boss, are you buying Nenbao Gu?" Two villagers looked submissive, squatting on the river bank with their necks hunched.
Xu Mu was in a daze for a moment.
The mountains and rivers are shrouded in mist and rain, and the dynasty can be cut down with one sword in ten years.
Previously, two knights disguised themselves as villagers selling corn and went to assassinate government officials. However, they failed and their bodies were hung on the tower and rotted in the sun.
Xu Mu paused and stood for a long time. When he realized that the two villagers were not heroes, his eyes were a little disappointed.
After finding two or three taels of broken silver, Xu Mu directly emptied the bamboo basket, which moved the two villagers beyond measure.
"My boss definitely wants to eat Bao Gu." Chen Sheng smiled playfully and moved Bao Gu onto the carriage.
How could these reckless men understand what Xu Mu was thinking.
"Go back to the village."
Unable to wipe away the worry from his brow, Xu Mu stepped onto the carriage solemnly.
The sky in Tangjiang City was covered with dusk, and there was obviously no red cloud to reflect it, but Xu Mu felt that the setting sun was like blood in a trance.
Xu Mu lowered his head after his eyes hurt from seeing it.
The cool evening breeze began to whistle in the streets and alleys of Dongfang, blowing a lantern hanging on the roof of the carriage and swaying.
The swaying lights spread down the lane, reflecting the bright puddles. The old horse pulling the cart was leisurely. When he stopped, he had already arrived in front of Xujiazhuang without realizing it.
Several neighbor children held up a bunch of candied haws and challenged Si Hu arrogantly. Si Hu's eyes bulged and he ran towards the house crying.
"Xu Lang, are you okay?" Jiang Caiwei walked out nervously and helped Xu Mu dust off his body.
"What can I do? I just went to Xifang."
The curfew and killings happened not long ago, and no matter how ferocious the four major households were, they would not dare to take action at this time.
"Earlier, there seemed to be a lot of men here in Dongfang, and they all ran out of the city. I asked my family about it, and they all said they were ready to capture the young men."
"Don't worry, everyone in the village has their dental cards, and they also have the notarization of the hired workers. Even if the government wants to arrest young men, they are still homeless people."
"Several neighboring households nearby also have dental plaques, saying that... if the official is unreasonable, if they don't pay their heads and money, they will be arrested."
Xu Mu didn't know how to explain it for a moment. He didn't understand Jiang Caiwei's worries. But Daji, who was rotten to the ground, couldn't make any sense.
"Come into the house, it'll be okay." Xu Mu smiled and comforted.
Chen Sheng and others behind them hurriedly carried two baskets of young buds on their shoulders and walked forward.