It's already dark, what else does Chen Zhixian have to worry about? But now Chen Zhixian is the person who can best decide Li You's fate. Even the temporary appointment of the West Water Inspection Department has to be signed by Chen Zhixian before it can be effective. He still has other people.
Dare to disobey orders, only Chen Zhixian dare not disobey.
What's more, Chen Zhixian also has an unknown backer. Think about how he talked to Li You the day before yesterday? He just said "if it's time for me to be promoted...", this is the most inadvertent way to reveal his confidence.
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It seemed that he would not be able to attend the banquet hosted by the Tax Bureau tonight. Li You ordered his chief to follow Zhang San and said: "Go to Mr. Zhang on my behalf to apologize, and then go to your home to send a message saying that I was summoned by the county magistrate. I will be at the county seat tonight."
Rest for the night.”
After sleeping with a piece of wood for three days and doing nothing, he was very upset. Taking office today was even more exciting and exciting, so he took this opportunity to go to the county town to find a concubine to vent his anger.
After giving instructions, Li You walked to the yamen gate and headed towards the county seat.
But he saw another commander rushing out with Li Si and suddenly holding the door, kneeling on the ground to stop Li You and saying: "Master, you can't leave!"
Why are you so crazy? Li You opened his mouth to curse.
However, Li Si was very sad and angry, grabbing his head and grabbing the ground and remonstrating: "My master's status is different from today on. You must ride in a sedan when you go out! Otherwise, I will lose my dignity. Even I, the villain, will be ashamed to see others."
Master, respect yourself!"
Inspector Li subconsciously slapped his forehead. Although he always reminded himself that he was an ancient and lived in an ancient world, sometimes he really couldn't integrate into the thinking of the ancients if he wasn't careful.
There are ready-made sedan chairs and sedan chairs in the Inspection Department, so just follow the rules. To be an official, this is also indispensable. If you don't have it, you will only make people laugh. Let alone walking, even a two-person sedan chair will be looked down upon.
, you have to carry the sedan chair four times to be qualified.
In fact, according to the system, military attachés are only allowed to ride horses and are not allowed to ride in sedan chairs, let alone four-carrying sedan chairs. But now, even in the recruiting army, it is stricter, but no one takes it seriously in the local area, and Li You doesn't know how to ride a horse at all.
There were stars in the sky, but there was no moonlight, so Li Xunjian had no choice but to walk at night in brocade clothes. He saw two people holding lanterns in front of them and shouting to clear the way, and four sedan men carrying a large bamboo sedan. Li Si, who was accompanying him, was walking at the same speed.
Follow, keep your posture close to the car window and wait for orders at all times.
Being able to follow the official's sedan chair as a follower made Li Si feel that his career was very successful. After thinking about it too much, he regretted that his resume was not perfect. When Li You inherited the family business as a government servant after Li's father retired, he felt that his career was very successful.
These servants couldn't bear to follow Li You and left without any luck. Now they are extremely regretful about this, otherwise they would be the elders of the two dynasties of the Li family who started well and ended well.
If Father Li had seen this scene, which had not been seen in the Li family for more than ten generations, he would definitely go to the ancestral hall and burn a few more sticks of incense.
Unknowingly, he arrived outside the county government office. After inspection, Li got off the sedan and bumped into an old acquaintance, Mr. Huang, who had returned from abroad.
"Ah, two legs are replaced by eight legs in a sedan chair. I've seen Mr. Li before." Mr. Huang said jokingly, cupping his hands.
Li You returned the courtesy and said: "The old gentleman really loves to joke. What are you talking about? Just call him by his real name."
Master Huang said with a smile: "People change when they move. Your name is only known by the county magistrate in this county."
"It doesn't matter if you call me, old sir." Li You said generously, and then asked: "The county magistrate summoned me all night long. I don't know why?"
Master Huang thought for a while and said, "There is nothing else to do today, except that the temple blessings from Huang Shenpo Temple came in the afternoon, which may have something to do with it."
Huang Shenpo is the industry deity in the silk weaving industry. This kind of temple blessing is not a magic stick figure, and often plays the role of the leader of the industry. Li You seems to have realized that this must be related to the local silk weaving industry.
Maybe it can be related to his large-scale arrests today.
In the past few decades, I don’t know how it has developed. The industry temple has gradually taken on the appearance of the industry association that Li You remembered in his previous life. Most of the deacons in the industry temple are respected senior figures in the industry, which is similar to the association.
The president, chairman, directors, and the incense received in the temple can also be compared to association dues.
This kind of industry deity is different from the popular deities such as City God, Guan Gong, and Dragon King. Although the number of believers is small, they are very professional, and worship is absolutely indispensable. The more prosperous the industry, the more worship the temple will receive, and there is an industry behind it.
The shadow of a wealthy family.
When Li You was a Dianshi, he could be so arrogant and domineering that he punched a monk, kicked the Dragon King, and smashed several Buddha and Bodhisattva statues. But he would definitely not provoke some gods who seemed weak and violent, such as Huang Po God.
Great Immortal Luban, Patriarch Dukang, etc. Without him, these three grandparents are the gods worshiped by the three largest industries in the county. Ghosts and gods, things like ghosts and gods that are ineffective and fearless if they don't believe in them, have to rely on human power to be scary.
A classic historian can withstand the curse of hundreds of monks and Taoist priests, but he cannot withstand the interest groups in the county that make tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of silver every year. Even if they conduct inspections, they may not be able to withstand it. This is not the early days of the Kingdom.
During the Hongwu period, people in the business community, no matter how big or powerful they were, had to keep their tail between their legs. Although it was a world where civil servants were in power, being rich and powerful were often mentioned together, and the situation was very complicated.
, it’s hard to put it all in one word.
The story went off the rails again, but it was said that Li You and Master Huang entered the back office together and said goodbye to each other. Master Huang went back to his residence in the side courtyard on his own, and Li You was led by his disciples to the magistrate's study.
Chen Zhixian, wearing short casual clothes, was sitting on the couch reading a book. When he saw Li You, he nodded and said, "Sit yourself."
Li You didn't go out either. He found a chair and sat down and asked, "Why is the county magistrate summoned so urgently?"
County Magistrate Chen inserted the bookmark, put down the scroll and said: "This afternoon, the temple minister from Huangpo Temple came to visit. He said he was willing to donate five thousand taels of silver. The county government can use it in any name."
When Li You heard this, he sighed: "They are really generous. I must have asked the county magistrate for some problems." Ordinarily, the government cannot accept money for free, but if the name is correct, there is no problem. It can be said that the merchants are enthusiastic about public welfare and donate money to entrust the government to build the bridge.
Building roads; it can also be said that the government effectively collected industrial and commercial taxes and increased revenue by 5,000 taels. This is different from exploiting farmers and is not a bad deed in official reputation.
County Magistrate Chen nodded and said: "Yes, we also talked about the fact that a large number of gangsters from the city ganged up to dominate the Xishui Town market and forcefully collect raw silk."
Li You was extremely happy when he heard this. Could this be the legendary halo effect of the protagonist? He had just done something good, and his boss came to ask about this. It was obviously a great opportunity for him to claim credit. Maybe the five thousand taels
You can also reward yourself with some money!
How could we miss the opportunity? Inspector Li's tone suddenly changed and he said passionately and forcefully: "Don't worry about these little things, the county magistrate. Just this afternoon, I have caught all these gangsters... Oh, there are also some fish that slip through the net."
It’s nothing to worry about! Nowadays, the market in Xishui is peaceful, and all walks of life live and work in peace and contentment, all thinking of the kindness of the county! But this matter has not had time to be reported to the county government.”
As he was talking, Li You suddenly thought of his father-in-law, Old Man Liu. Could it be that his father-in-law deliberately released Hong patrol pigeons for similar reasons? He couldn't help but admire him. He was so spicy in his old age that he could think of this in advance.
As expected, Chen Zhixian showed an unusually surprised look on his face, which made Li You secretly happy. He asked in disbelief: "On your first day in office, you can do such a big move? Even capable officials in ancient times did this."
If you don’t do that, you can’t lie!”
Li You couldn't help but feel proud in his heart, and said humbly: "It's absolutely true. I always remember the county's entrustment and dare not relax at all. When I take office today, I will investigate the people's sentiments and catch the evildoers. I must live up to the county's knowledge.
Well, please listen to the official explain in detail..."
Chen Zhixian raised his hand to interrupt Li You and said: "No arrests are allowed, we will soon let him go."
A very light word, but like a sword from the gods, it knocked back the dancing demon who was about to cause trouble.
Inspection Li, who was obsessed with his merits and bonuses, stopped abruptly. He simply thought that he had heard wrong. When he came back to his senses, he asked suspiciously: "Did the county official say that he would be released?"
Chen Zhixian said firmly: "Let them all go."
After receiving the confirmation, Li You's doubts only increased. Could it be that Chen Zhixian, who had always loved reputation, had been so secretive in the past two days that he realized the magical power of being shameless and asking for money?
Fifty-six people were all their own political achievements, how could they be thrown away in vain! Li You was so impulsive that he stood up and bowed his head and remonstrated: "Master, the county magistrate! It is difficult to silence the world by raising bandits with self-respect, so I think it is not advisable! The county magistrate
I have lost my face, and even my subordinates are ashamed to see people. I hope that I will respect myself!"
