Chapter 15: Grace will take revenge
The magistrate ordered that the catchers had to come from. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info Wuda was basking in the sun with shackles, and the water and rice did not enter, and he was already dying, so he quickly knelt down and kowtowed to Xu Enzeng to thank him.
Wu Song also eased his anger a little, and learned the etiquette of ordinary people in this era when they saw big officials, and thanked them with gifts. After all, this is antiquity. This makes people under the eaves and have to bow their heads.
Xu Enzeng seemed very amiable, and said gently: "This official is the magistrate of the county, and it is a matter of right and wrong to know what to do, so you don't have to thank me." Are you brothers? Where did you come from in Qinghe County? ”
It was the first time for Wu Dalang to talk to such a big official as the magistrate, and he was very scared, and he couldn't answer half a sentence. Wu Song was neither humble nor arrogant, and said: "Lord Yuzhi County, we are brothers, we are from Xie Lu Town, this county (note), I only came to Qinghe County recently, my brother has always been diligent, and he makes a good cooking cake for a living!" ”
Xu Enzeng nodded and said, "It turns out that you are all simple villagers who are self-reliant. Anyway, from today onwards, this official will allow you to sell cooking cakes in Qinghe County, and no one is allowed to harass you! ”
The magistrate spoke, and the onlookers applauded. Wu Song and Wu Dalang hurriedly thanked again. Hu Qin, the deputy head of the capital, glanced at Ma Jingyi, who was watching coldly and did not speak at this time, and had to say: "Obey the orders of the county lord!" ”
Xu Enzeng asked Wu Song with a pleasant face: "You are young, but your skills are extraordinary, and you are a talent." What is your name? Can you read and write? ”
Wu Song said: "The villain's surname is Wu, his name is Song, and he ranks second." The villain's parents died early, and they all relied on his brother Wuda to raise him, and his brother also sent the villain to a private school for a few days in his early years, and he recognized a few words! ”
When Xu Enzeng heard this, he seemed even happier and said, "Very good!" Very good! Now the emperor of the imperial court is wise, attaches equal importance to civil governance and martial arts, and the way of civil and military affairs is required. Your martial arts are so powerful, you can't help you with so many quick catches, who did you learn from? ”
Of course, Wu Song would not tell him that he had the "Dharma Heart Sutra", and said: "The villain is also born with a few catties of brute strength, and he is only brave in fighting, but he has never learned from a teacher!" ”
Xu Enzeng said: "Very good! Heroes don't ask where they come from, and it doesn't matter if they don't learn from a teacher. According to your natural bravery, it is even more rare. But you come with me, and the official has something to ask you! ”
This county is obviously extraordinarily heavy on Wu Song. As a modern time-traveler, Wu Song does not believe that there is love for no reason in this world. This magistrate treats himself like this, and he must have his own intentions.
In the previous life's "Water Margin" and other books, there was no mention of this Qinghe County magistrate, what did he want to do to himself? What's the plan? I can only follow along, and watch as I go.
At least, Xu Zhixian let go of his brother, and he didn't seem to have any ill will towards him. Besides, at this time, the magistrate has an order, and he can't help but obey. threw the snatched knife on the ground, asked his brother Wuda to wait at the yamen, and followed Xu Zhixian into the yamen.
This time, the catchers who began to want to catch Wu Song couldn't help but look at each other. Hu Qin, the deputy head of the capital, looked at Ma Jingjing, who instructed them to capture Wu Song's brothers.
Since the arrival of the magistrate, Ma Jingjing, as a county official, has not dared to speak out anymore and has been watching coldly. At this time, seeing that the county magistrate had let Wu Da go, and treated Wu Song very well, his face was pale, but he forced a smile, took out a bunch of money, and said: "Since the county magistrate came forward, this matter has to be ignored for the time being." Brothers have worked hard, let's go have a glass of light wine! ”
Only then did the catchers rejoice again, and they all said: "It is said that the Yamen is the most confidential friend, and he will never treat us brothers badly!" ”
Hu Qin and Ma Jian glanced at Wu Dalang fiercely and left with the catchers.
Some of the people who watched the excitement dispersed, and some of them liked gossip very much, but they came up to ask Wu Dalang this and that. And in a small teahouse opposite the yamen, there are two people sitting by the window, it is the county queen Jiang and the lord Bo Huangli of this county.
Jiang Hou is in his forties and has a thin face. Huang Li is less than forty years old, but he has a big brain and a fat belly, and his face is shiny, which makes people feel disgusting at first glance.
It stands to reason that the magistrate was dealing with the problem below, and the two of them, as important deputies of the magistrate, should also hurry downstairs to accompany and assist, which is in line with officialdom practice and etiquette. But the two men hid behind the curtains and did not go downstairs.
After Xu Zhixian took Wu Song into the yamen, Huang Li asked Empress Jiang: "Lord County, you and I know best what our county magistrate is like." Which one is he singing again? ”
Empress Jiang poured herself a cup of tea and took a sip lightly, but did not speak.
Huang Li grabbed a piece of pastry from the plate on the table and stuffed it into his mouth, but he asked and answered himself, and said while chewing: "Lord County, you are the smartest person in Qinghe County, and I won't sell it in front of you, let's open the skylight and say something." Now, the situation in Qinghe County is the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the county master is a strong dragon from outside, and my Wang is a local snake, and then there is your county lord. You have also seen that now our Xu Zhi County has to make inches, first squeezed out the county comforter, and then served as the county comforter, and now he has begun to put his hand into the government service class again. I think he wants to cover the sky with one hand. If it goes on like this, I won't have a bright day, and your county lord will have to listen to him, and this Qinghe County will be taken away by him alone! ”
Empress Jiang took a sip of tea, glanced at Huang Li lightly, and still didn't speak.
Huang Li spoke while eating the pastry, his mouth was covered with pastry crumbs, and continued: "Lord County, in terms of qualifications and talents, what are you worse than this surnamed Xu?" As soon as the magistrate leaves, it's your turn, why let this surnamed Xu come and insert a shot? You and I have been colleagues for many years, and we know the roots, and the most convincing person is you, the county adult. You and I join forces, let this surnamed Xu come and go, my brother-in-law Zhang Dahu is willing to serve you as the county lord, and pay to Beijing to make some joints, and you will be allowed to sit in the position of Qinghe County, what do you think? ”
Jiang Hou still drank tea by herself, remained silent, and looked out the window, as if she didn't hear what Huang Li was saying at all.
A haze flashed in Huang Li's eyes, and he secretly scolded Empress Jiang in his heart, but on the surface, he still looked like he was heartless and reckless, and said: "In Qinghe County, who doesn't know that although Lord Cheng of the county usually talks little, he is the most affectionate and righteous. If you become a magistrate, you will definitely not be treated badly. I am only a shallow learner, but since I became the chief bookkeeper, I haven't made any mistakes. If you can trust me in the future and let me take over the position of county governor, I will be grateful. As for the position of county comfort and chief bookkeeper, my brother-in-law has a cousin, who is a skilled official, and has both ability and political integrity. My lord, I will do my best in the future to assist you in governing the Qinghe, help the adults rise step by step, and rise to the clouds, so that we can also get the shade of the adults, isn't it good? ”
Huang Li explained his own plan to the other party without reservation. It's just because he knows that Empress Jiang's heart is clear, and there is no need to hide anything, just spread it out and say it, so that he can show his sincerity even more.
However, although he was so sincere, Empress Jiang never said a word. Huang Li was about to say more, but saw Jiang Hou raise his chin slightly and motioned him to look out the window. He hurriedly looked out the window, and saw that the countryman who dared to fight with a group of fast catchers in order to save his brother and was called into the yamen by Xu En, the county magistrate, had already walked out of the yamen again.
Note: Is Wu Song from Xie Lu Town, Qinghe County? To be verified.