As soon as Dr. Bai left, the atmosphere at the banquet suddenly became more lively. Ximen Qing and Zhu Zhixian drank glasses. You said, "Singing over wine, how long is life?", and he said, "When will the bright moon come? Ask the sky about the wine."
, the atmosphere was quite harmonious for a while.
This banquet can be described as victory. Of course, for Doctor Bai, it was a complete failure.
Although Dr. Bai gave Zhu Zhixian a hundred coins, Ximen Qing had brought too many surprises to Zhu Zhixian through the overt and covert fights just now, so now Zhu Zhixian was infinitely biased towards Ximen Qing, and Dr. Bai was in vain.
.
Ximen Qing also took this opportunity to change Zhu Zhixian's long-standing view of himself, and reduced Imperial Physician Bai to a state of disgrace.
In a harmonious and friendly atmosphere, Ximen Qing and Zhu Zhixian reached the following consensus:
First, Ximen’s herbal medicine shop, which has been passed down from generation to generation, is valuable and is the signature industry of Qinghe County. Zhu Zhi County Representative Zheng Fu firmly supports Ximen’s herbal medicine shop as the only officially designated herbal medicine shop in Qinghe County, and will provide appropriate support in accordance with national policies.
Tax incentives.
Second, regarding Dr. Bai’s attempt to establish the Bai’s Pharmaceutical Group, Qinghe County officials believed that Dr. Bai’s own medical skills were used to squeeze out the monopoly of Ximen’s herbal medicine store. Zhu Zhixian adopted the three-step policy of not denying, not approving, and not supporting.
principles and retain administrative means to take necessary measures.
Third, Ximen Qing’s strong support for Zhu Zhi County, in addition to the 30% dry stock originally provided by the herbal medicine store, considering that the magistrate is busy with government affairs, Ximen’s herbal medicine store provides a piece of Laoshan ginseng that is twenty or more years old every quarter.
Other auxiliary medicinal materials are also provided free of charge.
After the discussion of these three points of consensus, the atmosphere of the banquet reached a fever pitch. Ximen Qing and Zhu Zhixian called each other brothers and sisters and talked about everything.
Only then did Ximen Qing remember that except for two "croquettes", he didn't seem to have eaten anything. Anyway, he had become brothers with the county magistrate, so he had nothing to worry about. He picked up a lamb chop with all the flavors from the big plate and gnawed on it.
The master also wisely served mutton soup to Zhu Zhixian and Ximen Qingsheng. At the same time, the owner of the Haomen Building also personally presented the freshly baked Hu pancakes.
It's a good time to come, because I put so much thought into reciting poems, and I'm already so hungry that my chest is touching my back.
He tore a piece of biscuits with his left hand and held a piece of mutton with his right hand. Ximen Qing opened his arms and ate happily. On the other hand, Magistrate Zhu looked on and secretly rejoiced: "This Ximen Qing is capable of both literary and martial arts. Could it be that God is helping me?"
Ximen Qing was busy eating, not noticing the eager look in Zhu Zhixian's eyes as he suddenly discovered the treasure.
"Good brother."
"Huh?" Ximen Qing responded vaguely with his mouth full of things.
"Brother Xian, this county is still short of a county captain. I wonder if brother Xian has any ideas?" Zhu Zhixian had already exchanged a cup of tea and took a sip slowly.
County lieutenant? What does a county lieutenant do? Can it be eaten? Ximen Qing was confused. He thought for a long time before he finally realized that the county lieutenant seemed to be a minor official below the magistrate, and what a county lieutenant should do was
Not knowing anything at all, I had to take a sip of the mutton soup, clear out the contents of my mouth, and then asked: "Sir, I am an ignorant young man. I don't know what the duties of a county captain are?"
"My dear brother, this county captain is in charge of public security and the capture of thieves. He has two top officers, ten government officials, five archers, etc." Zhu Zhixian introduced with a smile.
"Oh, that's it." Ximen Qing wiped his hands and took a sip of tea.
Ximen Qing was calm on the surface, but in his heart he was as shocked as a stormy sea! The county lieutenant would now be the director of public security, plus the captain of the militia! Qinghe County is not comparable to the county seat of his time, with hundreds of thousands of people
With a population of one million, the total number of men, women, and children in Qinghe County is no more than a thousand, and Qinghe County is just a small place. In this case, ten government officials, plus five archers, are the decisive armed force.
.
In fact, since the founding of the Song Dynasty, the Song Dynasty has always implemented an extremely strict weapons management system. The government has also promulgated laws to absolutely prohibit private manufacturing, storage, and trading of weapons in order to prevent weapons from flowing into the private sector and abroad.
Long-range weapons such as bows and arrows are even more strictly managed.
Therefore, among the people, the most common thing is a stick, that is, a whistle stick, which is just a longer wooden stick. The founding emperor, the wise and martial Zhao Kuangyin also said that "with a stick and a stick, he can beat four hundred military states with the surname Zhao".
You, a common man, can still walk around the streets with a sword and a sword? If you don't wander around for three minutes, someone will probably be watching you.
Even Lu Junyi, the jade unicorn in Daming Prefecture, who is said to be the best in martial arts, is "unparalleled in the world with a stick that makes him perfect." His junior brother Yan Qing also secretly uses a pair of extremely small hand crossbows, and "only uses three."
"Short Arrow".
Seeing Ximen Qing's lack of reaction, County Magistrate Zhu added: "According to this county's opinion, my virtuous brother is capable of both literary and military skills, and is a perfect candidate for the post of county captain. I wonder what you think?"
Seeing Ximen Qing's calm and composed look, all the masters on the side were anxious for him. Ever since the previous one retired, the county magistrate has been firmly holding on to the lucrative position of county captain, waiting for a suitable person. As of today
It has been more than half a year. I have been with Zhu Zhixian for more than ten years, and I have only worked hard but without any achievements. I finally saw such an opportunity, and I don’t know how many times I have secretly tested Zhu Zhixian, trying to get the son of a friend of mine to come in.
But Zhu Zhixian always looked indifferent and just warned him with his eyes not to continue talking, so the master had no choice but to end without saying anything.
Today, Ximen Qing's performance amazed everyone. Even the master secretly admired it in his heart. The meaning of the magistrate was already obvious. The master wanted to shout at Ximen Qing and tell him to agree quickly.
"I wonder if the Niu Dutou who stopped Xiaosheng on the road just now is one of the Erdutou that adults call him?" Ximen Qing did not directly answer Zhu Zhixian's inquiry, but turned to another question.
"That's right. Niu Dutou has been in the county government for a long time and is very effective. There is also Wu Dutou who just became the governor, but now he is doing something for the county and is not in the county.
." The county magistrate was slightly surprised when Ximen Qing raised this question, but he took it calmly.
"Wu Dutou is the hero who fought the tiger on Jingyanggang last year. My master loved his bravery, so he made him Dutou." The master on the side interjected.
Wudutou, Wudutou, I'm sorry, but before you came back, I became your boss first.
Ximen Qing's body trembled, he was determined to be the boss of Wudutou.
"Sir, how can a young boy with no knowledge or skills take on such a big responsibility?" You still have to pretend to refuse. If you agree outright, it will look too shameless.
Zhu Zhixian laughed and said: "Xianmen Xiandi, why do you need to be too modest? This county has always been good at judging people. This county said that Ximen Xiandi can be the county captain, so he can do it naturally."
Ximen Qing quickly made a show of "dare you disobey me", stood up and bowed respectfully: "Since you are favored by me, I will happily obey my order."
"Okay, okay." Magistrate Zhu accepted the gift with a smile and gently twirled his beard: "Now there is an additional Ximen County Lieutenant in the county. Come on, master, you will be colleagues from now on, so we need to get closer."
The master also looked excited: "The post of county captain has been vacant for more than half a year. Today, I have a keen eye for talents. Ximen officials will definitely shine in this position."
On the surface, the master is excited, but in fact, he is extremely jealous. You must know that the county captain is a serious ninth-grade official position, the official establishment of the court for issuing salaries, and is not an unregistered minor official like the master or the custodian. What a minor official wants to do
It is as difficult as climbing to the sky to become a formal establishment. Didn't you see that Song Jiang couldn't change the establishment and all of them died? Ximen Qing was appreciated by the county magistrate, and it was like climbing to the sky in one step.
Ximen County Lieutenant sounds pretty good. What’s more important is that Wu Song is his subordinate!
Bring Wu Erlang as a bodyguard and a few government officials to patrol the streets of Qinghe County to check the public sentiment. Have a drink of tea if you have nothing to do, flirt with...no...appreciate the beauties, and ask Wu Songdang to be a thug to catch the two gangsters.
Something like that. It’s really nice to have a brother to take care of things when things get rough.
If anyone dissatisfied, Wu Song's casserole-sized fist would strike at anyone.
Ximen Qing resisted the urge to look up to the sky and laugh three times, and nodded to the master: "I am new to the Yamen. I need to know the key points carefully. I still need a lot of support from the master."
"How dare you!" The master jumped aside in panic. Compared to his master, the county lieutenant was already at a high level, so how could he dare to support him?
"Brother Xian, since you have agreed." A trace of almost imperceptible pride flashed in Zhu Zhixian's eyes: "I will report to the county office tomorrow and go through the formalities by the way."
What are the procedures? Do I need a registration certificate or a letter of introduction?
Looking at Ximen Qing's confused eyes, Zhu Zhixian pointed out three fingers: "Since my dear brother has come to be the county captain, of course personnel changes must be reported to the police. Dredge the joints, plus show filial piety, and this number is about the same."
."
The quarrel that had been going on for a long time turned out to be a matter of money. For a rich man like Ximen Qing, it was just a trivial matter.
"My lord, this is...thirty strings?" Ximen Qing asked tentatively.
The magistrate laughed so loudly that he almost knocked over the tea cup: "My dear brother, you really know how to joke. What can thirty guan do these days...three hundred guan."
Three hundred strings!
It would take a miraculous doctor like An Daoquan to walk back and forth from Jiankang Prefecture to Qinghe County, but the consultation fee of 100 yuan is enough.
Ximen Qing remembered that even if Yang Zhi sold the ancestral sword in pain, it would only be worth three thousand guan.
A mere county captain, Zhu Zhixian just nodded and reported the matter to the superiors. Why do I need to unblock the joints? These three hundred dollars were clearly ordered by Zhu Zhixian himself, and he was just looking for an excuse. Fortunately, I still have it.
Money, judging from Ximen Qing's memory, the herbal medicine shop was busy for a year, and after paying homage to all the gods, he could only have three to five hundred money left.
It seems that Zhu Zhixian has a clear understanding of his own economic situation, so he made a request of three hundred guan based on the numbers.
Three hundred guan is three hundred guan. As long as his herbal medicine shop is still there, three hundred guan will be earned back sooner or later. Not to mention that I have become Wu Song’s boss. With my knowledge that is hundreds of years ahead of my time, I can do whatever I want.
It’s not just a huge source of wealth.
Worth it! Very worth it! Very worth it!
Ximen Qing smiled and met the gaze of the old fox from the county magistrate: "Three hundred guan is three hundred guan!"