The account book that Gu Tai said was the internal account that every county magistrate had to buy when he took office.

Yes, this account is not handed over when he arrives, but it is bought with money. Although each yamen has a household to take care of the accounts, there are some private accounts that the household does not even know, such as the gift to the boss, and the common practice of the county magistrate to reward his subordinates, some of this money goes from the household, and some of the money is paid by the magistrate himself.

It's okay to reward the next person, give more, people are secretly happy, give less, at most scold you for being stingy behind your back. But the gift to the boss is different, if you give more, your own flesh hurts, and if you give less, you can't wear the black gauze hat on your head for a long time. And the most important thing about this account is not only the money exchange, it also records many taboos of the boss, such as the prefect likes elegance, the old lady of the same knowledge hates red, and the wife of the general judge only likes pearls and does not like gold jewelry, and so on.

In a word, if Gu Zhixian still wants to mix in Qingjiang, this account must be bought.

"Where is this ledger?" Gu Qian scratched his head and wondered, "Why didn't Zhang Yong mention it?"

"Such an account book must be a close confidant of the great lord to be in charge, and every new official has to buy it, he may feel that there is no need to remind you. Gu Tai said euphemistically.

Gu Qian was speechless, there are so many unspoken rules in the yamen, how can he be an outsider who knows it, even in the memory of the master, there is no such item!

"Then who are we going to buy this account from?" Gu Qian rubbed the corners of his forehead, he had just sent away Zhou Zhentai's army, expecting to stop for two days, but he didn't expect these bullshit things to come out.

"Master can bring Zhang Yong over and ask, but you still have to prepare for the worst. ”

"What do you mean?"

"On that day, the county government was besieged, and the predecessor Wang Zhixian jumped over the wall in a panic and fled, and those entourages also scattered. Gu Tai analyzed.

Gu Qian was dumbfounded, and only after a while did he say weakly: "You mean that the worst plan is to lose this account?"

Gu Tai shook his head, his face embarrassed.

Gu Qian reacted suddenly: "You mean that the account may be in the hands of Wang Xiancheng?"

The room suddenly fell silent, so quiet that only Gu Qian's heavier breathing could be heard.

Gu Tai looked at his eldest master with a sympathetic face, Gu Qian looked at him, relatively speechless, he still wanted to put on a score to pinch Wang Xiancheng! This is good, people have pinched their weakness before taking office, thinking that after Wang Xiancheng arrived, he would have to bow down and make a small account book to deceive him, Gu Qian wanted to die!

"There's no other way?"

"It's hard to say," Gu Tai was also worried, "Governor Xiao is sure that he is dissatisfied with you, and if you give less gifts, it should be nothing." ”

Gu Qian's eyes lit up, his top boss was offended, and he was afraid that he was a bird!

"But Xinghua Mansion is not just an official in Governor Xiao's Mansion!" Gu Tai saw that his face was happy, and a basin of cold water poured down his head, "Tongzhi, Tongju, and the various principals in the yamen, if you offend one person, you can still mix, if you offend everyone......" Gu Tai couldn't go on, Gu Qian wilted.

"Okay, you bring Zhang Yong first, and I'll think about countermeasures, master. ”

Gu Tai is gone, and Zhang Yong is here.

But as Gu Tai expected, this account was not in the house at all.

"Master, I can only report to you the approximate number of gifts in recent years, but the specifics are hard to say, especially the matter of giving gifts to Xinghua Mansion, which has always been handled by the cronies of the lord, and the book offices can't get this difference. ”

Is this still a beautiful difference? Master Gu felt that his head hurt again.

"Don't worry, sir, I'll inquire now to see if anyone knows the whereabouts of this account. Zhang Yong saw that he was in trouble, and hurriedly promised.

Gu Qian knew that there was little hope when he looked at him, so he waved his hand and let Zhang Yong go.

For several days in a row, Gu Qian's mood was the same as a thunderstorm outside, very bad.

The Zuo Er and the servants in the yamen saw that he had a straight face all day long, and they didn't come to him with interest. However, Duan Wenrui took office at the beginning, although he was not an enthusiastic character, he always had to talk to him when he had something to do, in order to show his respect for the county magistrate.

The people below were so careful, Gu Qian couldn't hold it anymore, and after the thunderstorm, his mood improved a lot, and he finally had a smile on his face.

"Master, I helped you buy Wang Xishi's bean curd, you can taste it!" When he got up early in the morning, Gu Qian hadn't finished washing up and hadn't called for breakfast, so he heard Gu Xiaojiu rushing in from outside.

"Ninth Master, slow down!" Gu An took the small wooden barrel in his hand and said angrily: "Don't spill it." ”

"No, no, I'm on my feet. Gu Xiaojiu handed out the small wooden bucket in his hand and said to Gu Qian, "Master, try the bean curd of Wang Xishi's family, I run fast, and it's still hot!"

"Good, good. Gu Qian saw Gu Xiaojiu's forehead sweating, and his heart suddenly felt warm, he asked Gu An to put the small wooden barrel on the table, and saw that the weight was really a lot, so he asked, "Have you eaten?"

"No, I don't. Gu Xiaojiu scratched his head and said embarrassedly: "I see that my master has been in a bad mood recently, where can I be in the mood to eat!"

"You sycophant!" Gu Qian couldn't help laughing, "What does it matter to you that I'm in a bad mood?" I see that you haven't lost weight recently, and you have gained a few pounds?"

"It didn't grow much," Gu Xiaojiu took a step back with a weak heart, "It's grown two catties." ”

"Two catties?" Gu Qian raised his eyebrows.

"Three, three catties. ”

Gu Qian was amused by him and laughed, this smile not only dispersed the depression in his heart, but also attracted Gu Tai over, seeing Gu Qian's mood better, Gu Tai was also relieved. He had already seen that although Gu Qianren was smart, he didn't know anything about local government affairs, and if he wanted to gain a firm foothold in Qingjiang County, which he was not familiar with, it would be a big challenge for the master and for their entourage.

Gu Xiaojiu bought a lot of bean curd, and Gu Qian didn't have any dignity or humility, and the family sat around and ate the bean curd deliciously. Wang Xishi of Qingjiang, although the people are a little romantic, but the bean curd is indeed done well, a table of people you have a bowl and I have a bowl, on the freshly baked baked biscuits and sesame oil mixed side dishes, all of them are satisfied with eating, and the belly is distended and round.

"Hiccup!" Gu Xiaojiu was the last to put down his chopsticks and couldn't help but burp.

Gu Qian smiled again, and Gu Tai also curled the corners of his mouth. Gu An waited for him to clean up the table when he was full, seeing Gu Xiaojiu so out of shape, the old servant persuaded him while giving him comfort: "Ninth Master, you can take it easy, you can represent the face of the master outside." "This guy who is reincarnated like a starving ghost, he refuses to admit that the other party is the young master of the Gu family!

"I'm only at home. Gu Xiaojiu touched his stomach and said aggrievedly: "Just because I am the master's long-term follower, I don't dare to eat more when I am outside, but today I can be regarded as eating with an open belly, Gu An, you still count me down." ”

Gu Qian and Gu Tai laughed again, Gu Qian glanced at Gu Xiaojiu a few times, and said to Gu Tai hesitantly: "Zihe, am I dazzled? Why do I think Xiao Jiu has not only gained weight, but also grown taller?"

With this sentence as an introduction, several people discussed his height around Gu Xiaojiu for a long time, although it is a good thing to grow taller, but this room is full of men, and they can't sew clothes and shoes for themselves, Gu Xiaojiu felt bored after listening to it for a while.

At this time, Menzi came to report that the Satomasa of Saigo had come and said that someone had a murder to report to the adults.

The enthusiastic conversation and laughter stopped abruptly, and Gu Qian subconsciously glanced at Gu Tai.

"Master, where are you going to meet him?" Gu Tai quickly entered the role and asked calmly.

"Let's do it in the second hall. Gu Qian took a deep breath and asked Gu Tai to find Duan Wenrui first, and then calmed his face and said to Gu An: "Change clothes." ”

Gu Qian changed into his official uniform and walked to the second hall in front of him.

Above the second hall, Ma Zhushu and Duan Wenrui stood on both sides, the officials were separated from each other, two old men over fifty years old, kneeling in the middle of the hall, one peeking at the side door, and the other hanging his head, not to mention peeking to look elsewhere, even the atmosphere did not dare to gasp.

"The old man has arrived!" With a long tone from the officer, the hall immediately became solemn, and the old men became nervous.

Gu Qian came to the big case, lifted the hem of his clothes, and sat down slowly.

One of the old men secretly glanced up and faced Gu Qian, he had never seen such a young magistrate, so a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Who is the one who kneels?"

"The eldest lord, the little old man is in Xixiang, named Yang Cunli. The old man, who boldly looked up at the person, replied clearly.

Gu Qian nodded, his heart said that he was worthy of being the head of the township, and he still had some knowledge, his eyes swept to another old man with his head down, and asked lightly, "What about you?"

"I, I'm ......" The old man raised his head, a little panicked, Yang Cunli next to him turned his back and twisted his arm, the old man frowned, and spoke a lot, "The villain is the land protector of Luliu Village, and the villain's name is Liu Dazhuang." ”

"What are you two doing?"

"Report to my lord, Liu Dazhuang came to me this morning and said that during the heavy thunderstorm yesterday, a person was killed in Luliu Village. Yang Cunli replied clearly and clearly.

The thunderstorm killed people?Gu Qian frowned, such a rare thing made him catch up?"Did you see it with your own eyes?"

"This ......" Yang Cunli paused, a little weak-hearted, "The villain listened to what Liu Dazhuang said. ”

"So you didn't even go to the site to check it out?"

"The road is slippery, and the villain is afraid that he will miss the opportunity to report the case, so he first pulls Liu Dazhuang to report that the eldest master is coming. Yang Cunli was empty-hearted, but his mouth was not ambiguous at all, and he easily chose for himself. Gu Qian was almost amused by him, "You are dedicated to the public!"

"That's what a villain should do. ”

Looking at Yang Cunli, who was speaking righteously, the corners of Gu Zhixian's mouth twitched, and he turned to look at Liu Dazhuang. "Liu Dazhuang, is what Yang Cunli said true?"

"Yes, yes. Liu Dazhuang nodded like pounding garlic and said: "Back to the words of the eldest master, Yang Lizheng is not false for half a point, and a person in our village was indeed killed by thunder." ”

"Who is the deceased, and where is it now?"

"The deceased is Liu Xiaoqi from our village, and yesterday a heavy thunderstorm chopped him to death in the west wing, and the body is still at home and has not been buried. ”

Just listening to Yang Cunli and Liu Dazhuang's narration, he couldn't get any valuable clues at all, Gu Qian frowned, and glanced at Duan Wenrui. Duan Wenrui also felt a little strange, he had never seen a person killed by lightning when he was so big!

Hearing is false, seeing is believing, as a newly appointed historian in charge of the prison, Duan Wenrui couldn't close the case in a hurry without looking at the scene, so after seeing Gu Qian frowning, he immediately stood up and asked for his life.

Gu Qian pondered for a moment, looked at Duan Wenrui's eager expression, and felt a little itchy in his heart, "Okay, call the servant, let's go together." ”

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