No matter what Shangguanqing said, his mouth went dry. These rich people all remained silent, leaving Shangguanqing to sing a one-man show. Shangguanqing took a sip of tea and understood something in his heart. Someone must have told these rich people.
Otherwise, this would not be the case. There is only one person in Hunhe who can appeal to all the wealthy households, and that is Wu Xiaoren.
"Shopkeeper Wang, your grain and rice store is doing a booming business. In today's world, food is like gold. Can you take the lead?" Shangguan Qing was angry in his heart, but still had a smile on his face.
Shopkeeper Wang sighed: "The county magistrate is joking. Although grain is valuable right now, there may not be many people who can afford it. My grain business is a small business. I am making a living to support my family. So what kind of money do I have left?"
I strongly support the suppression of bandits, but I really have no money, so I hope the county magistrate will forgive me."
"You!" Shangguanqing suppressed the anger in his heart, calmed down for a long time, turned to the salt merchant Zhang Liuzhi and said: "Boss Zhang, what about you? You are the richest man in Hunhe, right...?"
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"Hehehe..." Zhang Liuzhi chuckled: "Where did the county magistrate say this? How dare I, a salt seller, become the richest man? Yes, I have some money in my hands. Of course, the county magistrate also knows that I am
Our family is big and our business is big, and there are dozens of people waiting to eat at home. Who knows if the fighting breaks out again that day and hits us, we can't let our family eat salt, right? However, in order to suppress the bandits, I, Zhang Liuzhi, will risk my life.
, donate five oceans!" As he spoke, Zhang Liuzhi took out five oceans from his sleeve and threw it on Shangguan Qing's table.
A group of people in the room began to snicker. Shangguan Qing looked at the five silver coins that were still rolling, breathing heavily. Qiao Da gently pulled Shangguan Qing's sleeves, and Shangguan Qing glared at Qiao Da.
Dazai muttered in Shangguanqing's ears for a long time. Shangguanqing thought about it, smiled slightly, and nodded.
When Shangguan Qing turned around again, the anger on his face had dissipated, and he laughed and said: "Since Boss Zhang is in such a difficult situation, how can I accept your money without conscience? I should give these five oceans back to Zhang
Boss, it’s a good way to support your family!”
Everyone couldn't hold it back any longer, and some people had laughed out loud. Shangguan Qing also laughed. When everyone saw Shangguan Qing laughing too, they let go and laughed even more wildly. Laughter arose in the living room of the county government.
It kept shaking the house. Scar, who had been watching outside the door, became suspicious.
Shangguan Qing waved his hand to calm down everyone and said: "You are all well-known figures in Hunhe. Not long after I first came here, I have always wanted to visit you, but I have no choice but to be busy with secular affairs. Since everyone is gathered at the county government today, I will do it."
Dong, I’ll treat you all to a meal. From now on, I’m in Hunhe County, so I ask you to take good care of me!”
"Don't dare, don't dare!" Shangguan Qing did not mention the matter of asking for money, so these wealthy businessmen felt relieved and hoped to build friendship with the newly arrived county magistrate.
Everyone had a great time drinking the wine. Shangguan Qing did not break his promise and never asked for money again. At the wine table, he tried his best to lower his status and try his best to please everyone. Starting from noon, until
The sun was setting in the west, and it was already dark. Everyone was drunk and unconscious. All the important people in Hunhe County were fast asleep in the hall of the county government.
Dao Ba waited until midnight and saw no one leaving the county house. He wanted to go in and take a look, but felt it was not appropriate. He was from Wu Xiaoren, which was known to everyone in Hunhe. No matter if it was Shangguanqing or those who went in now,
Rich businessmen all think they are spying on them, which is not a good thing.
The moon had already crossed the mountain ridge, and it would be daylight in a few more hours. Scar yawned, kicked a policeman sleeping next to him and woke up, and said angrily: "Damn it, I asked you to keep an eye on me, you bitch"
Go to bed every day, get up, and keep an eye on me, I'll go talk to the second master!"
Wu Xiaoren had just woken up, had not yet dressed and washed, and was practicing calligraphy in the study, which was a habit he had developed since childhood. The housekeeper Wu Liu came in with a scar. Wu Xiaoren didn't even raise his head, and asked while writing.
: "How is it? Did those people listen to us?"
"Master! I always feel that something is wrong!" Scar took a step forward: "Since noon yesterday, those people entered the county house and did not come out all night!"
Wu Xiaoren put down his pen, tilted his head and admired his handwriting: "Don't worry, no one in this place in Hunhe has violated my will. I asked them not to give money, and no one will give money. Don't worry!"
Wu Xiaoren was stunned, and Wu Liu hurriedly stepped forward and picked up the words Wu Xiaoren had just written.
Wu Xiaoren took two steps back, still admiring it slowly, nodded and asked Scar, "Tell me, what do you think of this handwriting?"
Scar shook his head. Wu Xiaoren glanced at Scar: "Is it not well written?"
"No, no, no!" Scar smiled: "I don't know the words!"
"Hahaha..." Wu Xiaoren laughed loudly, turned around and walked to the washbasin on the side. Wu Liu hurriedly put the calligraphy back on the table, and called a few maids to come in and wash Wu Xiaoren. After everything was done, Wu Xiaoren put on his clothes
OK, he led Scar to his study room: "Scar! Now you are also the director. You should study and be literate. You will also have a chance to prosper in the future. Listen to me, find a teacher starting from tomorrow. There is no harm in knowing Braille.
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"Hey!" Scar nodded hurriedly: "I remember what you said, and I will learn to read starting tomorrow!"
Someone brought Wu Xiaoren breakfast, and he just took a sip of porridge. Wu Liu hurried in again: "Sir, Inspector Guo is here, saying there is something urgent!"
"Let him in!" Wu Xiaoren said while picking up vegetables.
Detective Guo first said hello to Wu Xiaoren when he entered the door, and then said to Scar: "Director, please go back quickly! The county magistrate is sending people everywhere to look for you!"
"Looking for me? Why are you looking for me? Didn't you see that I was talking to the second master?" Scar's face was startled.
Inspector Guo said: "As for the matter of sending food and military pay to Huangzhuang, you should go back and take a look! The county magistrate seems to be very angry!"
"He's angry? Haha, I'm still angry?" Scar waved his hand to let Detective Guo go: "Just say they didn't find me!"
Wu Xiaoren suddenly stopped Inspector Guo: "What did you just say? Military pay? Did Shangguan Qing get military pay?"
Inspector Guo shook his head: "Young man, I don't know, but when the county magistrate came, he carried a big box. It looked quite heavy. It might contain silver coins!"
Wu Xiaoren and Dao Scar looked at each other. Dao Scar hurriedly explained: "This is impossible. I stayed outside the county house all night and no one took the money? Could it be Shangguan Qing's private money?"
"No!" Wu Xiaoren shook his head: "When he came, I could see clearly that there were only a few people who had nothing of value!"
"Then what's going on? Could it be that those people didn't listen to us and gave money to Shangguan Qing?" Scar tried his best to lead the key to the problem to Shangguan Qing, and to absolve himself of any responsibility for the unfavorable surveillance.