The plaintiff was stunned like a piece of wood, and did not dare to reach out to pick up the silver that rolled in front of him.

"So compensate, do you want or not"

Mei Xiaoren's tone was very relaxed, but the plaintiff was so frightened that he trembled, and he didn't dare to touch the silver, and begged again and again: "My lord, the grass people don't sue, the grass people don't sue."

Mei Xiaoren's eyelids drooped slightly, and he lightly spit out a word: "Get out." ”

The plaintiff hurriedly got up from the ground and, like a frightened mouse, rushed out of the county office.

There was applause outside the hall, and the people were cheering.

Mei Xiaoren stood up and thanked the people outside the door, and then let them all disperse.

Waiting for the door of the government to close, Mei Xiaoren raised his hand to signal Zhou Hu to get up, walked to the county order, and asked indifferently: "Then my disposal like this, do you think it is appropriate or not?"

The county magistrate bowed his head and responded: "The decision of the general judge is naturally appropriate." ”

"But I'm far from you, why is that?"

The county magistrate was stunned, and hurriedly bowed down: "It's ignorant and ignorant, and it's unjust to be humble, and I hope that the adults can forgive the lowly job this time, and the lowly post will judge the case impartially in the future, and it will not be biased." ”

"My lord, in fact, this county commander is not a bad person, it's just" Zhou Hu wanted to say, but he was afraid of offending people, so he was entangled for a while before answering in a whisper, "It's soft, he's afraid." ”

The county order was poked in the heart, and he was already helpless, burying his head and not daring to make a sound.

"Daddy"

Hearing a voice from behind the hall, Mei Xiaoren looked back and saw two and a half children standing by the door, like a pair of sisters and brothers. Their immature eyes were full of fear, as if they were afraid that she would embarrass their father, that is, this county order.

The county order still maintained the posture of pleading guilty, but turned his head and scolded: "What are you doing when you come out, come in quickly"

The person who was still timid and afraid suddenly became a strict father.

The two children timidly left. Mei Xiaoren retracted his gaze, and he was no longer angry in his heart, because this county order was afraid of things, not because he was soft-hearted, but because he had a weakness, so he suffered from gains and losses.

She asked the county magistrate to sit down and speak, asked his name, and knew that his surname was Fang, a scholar from a poor family, and he studied hard until this age before he became a tribute to become the county magistrate.

It was his first time as an official, and his official position was not easy to come by, so it was inevitable that he would look forward and be cautious when he started doing things, she understood.

"When I first came, like you, I was afraid of offending people, but in the border of Qiushui County, it is difficult for you to offend any nobleman." Mei Xiaoren couldn't help but smile, and pointed to the hall again, "As long as you sit in that seat and sit comfortably and keep one side safe, don't be afraid that anyone will trouble you, as the saying goes, don't do bad things, don't be afraid of ghosts knocking on the door." ”

People always like to listen to words of encouragement, especially when facing their bosses, she comforts Fang County Order so heartily, presumably he can listen to it.

Fang Xian Ling waved his hand angrily: "Your Excellency is right." ”

"Don't worry, people are watching the sky, and God is not blind, how can you not care for people with a clear conscience." Mei Xiaoren sighed, "If it is wrong to be an official who distinguishes between right and wrong, then I am afraid that I will not even be able to sit firmly in the position of the county commander, let alone be promoted." ”

Fang County's order became more and more pleased: "Remember the teachings of the adults, and in the future, you will definitely be the master of the people and be a good official like an adult." ”

Mei Xiaoren wanted to explain a few sentences and go to Ye Zhi, but the county magistrate insisted on setting up a banquet to entertain her and Zhou Hu, so Mei Xiaoren asked Zhou Hu to call Ye Zhi over.

The amount of alcohol in Fang County's order is not very good, and a few glasses will be opened

He was dizzy and spoke incoherently, which roughly meant that he wanted to be a good official, but there was no one to support him, and he was afraid.

It is really not false that wine can strengthen her courage, and when Fang Xianling saw her during the day, he didn't even dare to breathe, and now he said that he wanted to worship her as a teacher and learn from her the way of being an official.

Mei Xiaoren took a sip of the wine glass silently, how could she imagine the scene of a big man who was more than ten years older than her calling her master, she was silent, and she didn't remember it when she woke up when Fang Xianling woke up.

Where can she accept students, she still needs someone to teach, every day I look forward to the day when Lord Chu will be free to come to see her, and instruct her on how to transition from a county magistrate in charge of trivial matters to the position of a government adjutant, and it is when her colleagues are not willing to help her.

Later, Fang County's order was drunk and lay down, and was helped down by the maid to rest, and Mei Xiaoren and Ye Zhi were still very sober, after all, her alcohol consumption was practiced by Ye Zhi and Zhou Hu in the past.

"My lord, after you leave, the brothers are not happy to follow the new master, he does not have the courage of you, and he will inevitably suffer from the people below."

"Stupid or not, when the people are not angry" Mei Xiaoren glanced at Zhou Hu, helpless, "In contrast, it is always tougher to eat official food." ”

Zhou Hu sighed again: "My lord, in the final analysis, everyone is reluctant to let you go, and after identifying you as an old man, once you leave, where can we still recognize others as masters." ”

Mei Xiaoren breathed a sigh of relief, the weather was still cold, and the white mist was curling. She thought for a moment and then said, "Tomorrow you gather them, I will persuade them, Lord Fang is not a corrupt official, if they are willing to come back, presumably Lord Fang will not refuse for my sake, so that they will not be busy with those precarious tasks." ”

Zhou Hu buried his head, and his tone was heavy: "Your Excellency doesn't need to be called."

"Why" Mei Xiaoren wondered.

Ye Zhi answered: "Because the imperial court once recruited coolies to dig canals, most of the young men from the county have been requisitioned. Brothers like Zhou Zhutou, who came from a slightly better family, spent money to sell their names, but they didn't worry about their livelihoods, and naturally they would not come back. ”

"And this," Mei Xiaoren frowned.

"My lord, the new master is not a corrupt official, but we have another corrupt official in Daning, they don't take a good road, they have to dig some canal, work the people and lose money, and it hurts the blood and flesh of the brothers." Zhou Hu took a sip of wine, smashed the cup on the table, and said angrily, "A few of the coolies who work for the imperial court can come back alive."

Mei Xiaoren looked around and said cautiously: "Don't talk nonsense, this is not our place." ”

She had seen the coolies digging the canals, and knew what kind of life they were living, but there were so many people who suffered that she wanted to help, but she couldn't help them, but no matter what, she had to protect those who had died for her here in the past.

Mei Xiaoren asked Zhou Hu to tell her who she was going to, only that she would find a way to bring them back. ”

When Mei Xiaoren and Ye Zhi came out of the county office, it was already the dead of night.

Zhou Hu went home alone, and Mei Xiaoren planned to go to Ye Zhi's house to get together for the night, and take Aunt Ye back to Xuanzhou tomorrow.

Closing the door everywhere, Mei Xiaoren and Ye Zhi walked on the street, only the sound of the cold wind blowing "swish" in their ears.

She still remembered the heavy topic in her heart, and it was difficult to relax, so she took silent steps.

She didn't speak, and Ye Zhi didn't bother, and walked slowly forward with her.

Before long, Mei Xiaoren stopped because something knocked on her shoulder.

Being on the dark long street, Mei Xiaoren was admittedly a little hairy in her heart, but what made her even more creepy was the fluttering voice in her ears: "Villain"