Chapter 42: The Primary Competence of the Magistrate

Li Weiwei hummed a newly popular tune in his study, but his pen did not pause in the slightest, sketching something on the paper like a cloud. Looking at it closely, it turned out to be a breakdown of the collection and expenditure of rice grains and money, and it seems that Master Li has earned a lot of income recently, and maybe he will have a bright future and a bright future in the near future. This time, he had a long memory, and he would destroy the note after the calculation plan. Sure enough, there was a copper basin not far from the desk, and there were still some ashes left in it. After finishing his work, Li Wei wiped his hands, picked up the teacup and asked, "Master Shen, how is Xu Si'er's affairs arranged?" ”

"Back to the owner, his subordinates have already informed Xu Si'er that he will set off to Bawang Mountain to suppress bandits the day after tomorrow, and allow him to collect supplies nearby. When he heard about the oil and water, he immediately said that he would set off as soon as possible. ”

"Well done! After Xu Si'er has an accident because of the bandits, you have to deal with the follow-up matters. Li Weiwei held the tea cup, shook the floating tea leaves with the lid of the cup, and said lightly after taking a sip of tea.

"My subordinates understand! Well, in the past few days, his subordinates have gone to raid the shops and property of the Tian family, and according to preliminary calculations, a total of 150,000 taels of silver, four silk shops, nearly 10,000 horses of silk, and a number of gold and stone calligraphy and paintings. If you feel that there is a problem, your subordinates will ask someone to do the accounting again to avoid mistakes. After Master Shen finished speaking, he also handed over a thick stack of gold and silver tickets from the Four Seas Money Village.

Li Weiwei frowned, sighed and said: "These are all the wealth collected by the Tian family through improper means, and they should all be used on the people and included in the county government inventory." Well, you are very good at doing things, let your second boy go to the torture room tomorrow. Then he took another sip from his teacup and rubbed his temples.

Master Shen hurriedly said, "Master Xie! Don't work too hard, take care of the people! With that, he bowed his hand and exited the study.

Li Weiwei picked up the stack of gold and silver tickets, and there were 50,000 taels of gold and 200,000 taels of silver, so he muttered: "It's better for the official to use this black money for you, after all, the official is for the benefit of the people." Then there was a knock on the door. Li Weiwei put the gold and silver tickets into his sleeve with a weak heart, and shouted with a little anger: "What's the matter? ”

Hearing that his master's tone was wrong, the family said softly and worriedly: "My lord, a servant has come to tell you that the imperial history of Shandong Dao has lived in the post station of Qingping County, and I ask you what to do." ”

"What!" Li Weiwei was shocked after hearing this, and directly cried out. In addition to having a special fetish, Goshi is someone that any official is afraid to see. In addition, he is now at the most critical moment, and there is no room for mistakes. So, he thought nervously for a while, and hurriedly asked the maid to wait for a change of clothes, and before going out to greet him, he instructed a henchman to go to the cell to guard and advise: "As long as there is any disturbance, immediately let the cell boss send the Tian family father and son on the road." ”

Sitting in the sedan chair, Li Weiwei was still thinking about the reason why Shandong Dao Yushi came to this small place in Qingping County, and he always felt very unusual. After thinking about it carefully, he still had no clue, and he could only improvise. "Anyway, as long as it's not Tian Huaying's matter that is exposed." Under his continuous urging, the sedan chair soon arrived at the post station, and he hurriedly walked towards the gate of the post station with his hand holding the placket of the official mansion, and the emu on his chest trembled and seemed to be about to fly.

When he arrived at the door, Li Wei dusted off his clothes, lowered his posture and said: "Xiaguan Qingping County Order, if you want to meet Master Sun, please pass on your behalf." ”

The messenger guarding the door was quite polite, clasped his hands into fists and said, "It turned out to be the county commander!" Master Sun has explained, you can go in directly with the villain when you come over. ”

Li Wei breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this, it seems that this Lord Yushi has a good impression of himself, maybe it's a good thing. He followed Menzi to the living room, and saw that Lord Yushi was drinking tea in his official uniform, but the embroidered hedgehog on the front of the official uniform looked a little dazzling, and he always felt that he was staring at himself. Li Weiwei lowered his head and greeted: "Xiaguan Qingping County ordered Li Weiwei to meet your lord." If you fail to meet in time, please forgive me! ”

Sun Yongcheng watched Qingping County Ling walk in with low eyebrows, and did not see the slightest arrogance and impetuousness, knowing that this official oilman who had been in the officialdom for a long time was definitely not easy to deal with. He hurriedly put down the teacup, stood up, and said with a smile: "Lord Li is polite!" When this official was in Qingzhou Mansion, he heard that the officials of Qingping County were clean and the people's customs were pure, so I came to check it out. Sure enough, as soon as I entered Qingping County, I heard the people praising Qingtian and eliminating harm for the people, which was really worth the trip! If you are disturbed, I hope that Lord Li will forgive me. ”

Li Wei was overjoyed when he heard this, if this imperial historian was satisfied with himself, he was expected to enter the emperor's holy eye, and at least it would play an important reference role in the upcoming external inspection of the officials. He hurriedly bowed down and said, "Don't dare to be, don't dare to be." The lower officials just remembered the emperor's earnest teachings when they were released as officials, 'Don't abolish the public because of private interests, don't invade good with evil', and don't dare to forget it for a moment. Thinking about it now, it's still fresh in my memory! He wiped the corners of his eyes, as if he was in deep love, unable to help himself.

Sun Yongcheng was also very emotional after watching Li Weiwei's performance. If he hadn't read the letter of the county commander Li Weiwei in collusion with the Tian family in advance, he would definitely have been deceived by this "good official" in front of him who was "loyal to the country and wholeheartedly for the people". Because only on the surface, whether it is facial expressions or body movements, Li's only performance reveals sincerity. Sun Yongcheng had a smile on his face, took Li Weiwei's arm and pressed him to sit on the chair, and talked about the year of his career and the teacher. For readers, this is the fastest way to close the distance. "When did Master Li ascend to the throne, and who is the respected adult?"

"The lower official is ashamed! After more than 20 years of stumbling in the industry, Jianping was lucky in 16 years, and the following year was the Qingping County Order. However, the lower officials do not want to make progress, and always only think about ruling the people on the next side. Every time I think of this, I am very surprised, and I dare not insult the name of the teacher. Li Weiwei shook his head, as if he was very ashamed, and almost covered his face with his sleeves.

When Sun Yongcheng heard this, he was a little admired in his heart, and if he really wanted to eat well in the place, he had to be thick-skinned! Of course, he was also one of them, and said slightly: "Master Li has no utilitarian heart and is committed to benefiting one party, which is really embarrassing for this official." This official Jianping has been in the middle of the ninth year, and he has been in the officialdom for 15 years, and he has never been able to enter the place, which is really ashamed! Brother Li Xian is a model for my generation, admire and admire! ”

When Li Weiwei heard that Yushi Sun Yongcheng had surrendered his identity to make friends with him, he was secretly happy in his heart, and immediately climbed up the pole and hurriedly said: "Brother Xian is too humble!" The virtuous brother is in the clear stream, shouldering the way of the society, and should be high above the temple, correcting the hundred officials, playing the lawless, and making the holy relatives and virtuous ministers far away from traitors. The foolish brother wallowing in the muddy mud has polluted the ears and eyes of the virtuous brother. ”

The two seem to have become close friends for many years, and there is no strangeness brought by the first meeting. However, only the person who spoke would know how much affection there was in the passionate words.