The two people who came to report the news were both poked down by the runner with a stick. The runner did not doubt the words of the two people. The new county magistrate might really come, but so what? Was the county magistrate more powerful than the deputy county magistrate?
Although the rank of dereliction of duty was high, in terms of rank, the deputy county magistrate was secondary class two. How could a ten-year-old girl become an official at such a young age?
"Do you know you are wrong?" After the two people were thrown to the ground, the runner asked happily. It felt good to beat the family of the new county magistrate.
It was unknown what the runner was thinking. Anyway, he was happy and felt that the weather was warm and comfortable.
"You dare to beat us? I think you don't want to live anymore. We are … "
"I know. You are the new county magistrate's people. But he hasn't taken office yet. Wait until he takes office. Tell me, what's the matter? "
Without waiting for the person on the ground to finish his words, the runner continued his words and finally asked the purpose of coming here.
"My master is outside. Why don't you go and welcome him? Wait, I remember what you look like." The person on the ground sat up and threatened the runner.
"If I had known, I would have stabbed your eyes just now. I asked you to remember? It's good that you are here. Wait, I will go back to report and find someone to welcome you. You go back first. If you run again, we will beat you. "
The runner could bully people in the past, but now there was no chance. He finally found a chance. He told the two people and hurried back to the yamen. He said to Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan, "My lords, the new county magistrate is here. He is waiting outside for us to welcome him."
"I don't have time. When I came here, I left by myself. He is waiting outside. How much time will it take me to welcome him? Go find County Magistrate Ma. If you want to go, you can go. "
Wang Juan did not care about the new county magistrate. This county magistrate belonged to her and Xiao Bao. Only the two of them had the final say. If they went to welcome him, it would make the new county magistrate very happy. Especially Xiao Bao, who was Gao Lishi's godson. His father was still a high-ranking official in Luoyang.
He was still thinking about the arrangements after the spring plowing. Who would compensate for the delay?
The yamen runner knew that this would be the case, so he replied, "Yes, I will ask County Magistrate Ma to go over. I just beat up the new county magistrate's men. They rode their horses on the street and threatened me. Should I not go over?"
"Go, he hasn't taken office yet, so he can't do anything to you. Even if he takes office, he won't do anything to you. Remember to take a good look, and tell me when you come back. Hmm, good job. I haven't ridden a horse yet, so what are they?"
Wang Juan didn't care about such a small matter. After saying that, she continued to think about the future government affairs.
The yamen runner happily found County Magistrate Ma. When County Magistrate Ma heard that the new county magistrate's family actually did this, he silently mourned for the new county magistrate. He had not done anything yet, but he fell ill as soon as they met. Didn't the newcomer want to figure it out first?
After putting on his clothes, County Magistrate Ma walked out with the two of them. He wanted to see what kind of person the new county magistrate was.
He Yiwei was anxious waiting outside. There were many people coming in and out who looked at him strangely, which made him very uncomfortable.
After waiting for half an hour, County Magistrate Ma finally came. Seeing that there were only three people, He Yiwei felt very embarrassed. He stared at them with his eyes wide open. When he saw that it was a county magistrate, he felt a little better, but that was all.
The housekeeper next to him asked in a low voice, "Master, something is wrong. Why is there only a county magistrate and a yamen runner? The other one should be a servant. Where are the other officials in their county?"
"What do you mean by 'their county'? This is our county. The other officials may look down on me. Don't worry. After I take office, I will let them know how powerful I am."
He Yiwei suppressed the anger in his heart. When County Magistrate Ma came closer, he immediately put on a smiling face. He took two steps forward and said, "Are you County Magistrate Ma? I am here to congratulate County Magistrate Ma first. I am sorry that I am late and delayed your appointment. "
"It doesn't matter. Who is the county magistrate? Follow me in so that we can hand over the documents later. Some of the accounts are too messy. Please excuse us. "
County Magistrate Ma said to He Yiwei with a smile on his face.
"Understood. County Magistrate Ma, please." How could He Yiwei not understand the meaning behind his words? He replied with a smile and followed County Magistrate Ma into the city.
The people did not deliberately give way, which made He Yiwei very confused. No matter what, County Magistrate Ma was the leader of the county. Why were the people not afraid? No one even greeted him.
The housekeeper next to him helped the master ask, "County Magistrate Ma, is the county busy? I see that the people are coming and going in a hurry. No other officials have shown up. "
"Oh, busy, busy, really busy. Moreover, I have been sick these days. It is time for the spring plowing. Others really can't find time."
County Magistrate Ma thought that the new county magistrate knew more and had the ability to deal with the two children. Therefore, he waited outside for others to welcome him. Now that he saw him, he finally understood that he did not know anything.
Such a person still wanted to have a good life in the future? He must be dreaming. In the past few days, he had also sent people to ask about the two children in detail. Other than the identity of the eldest child of the Zhang and Wang families, one of whom was involved in the economic war, and the other of whom led an army to the point that the Tubo people didn't dare to fight back, the other boy was actually Gao Lishi's godson.
Both of them had a plate and could enter the palace at any time. The little girl could even go to the imperial harem when she had nothing to do. How big of a face did they have? The message from the higher-ups was that no matter what, they could not offend the two children. Otherwise, no one could protect them. It was said that the Emperor hung the portraits of the two children on the wall in the palace. Last time, the two children entered the palace to cook for the Emperor. The Emperor did not need anyone to test the poison.
The dishes cooked by the people in the imperial kitchen had to be tested for poison first. The dishes cooked by the two little fellows were not tested. This was probably the first time since the Emperor ascended the throne that he had done this. Even if the two little fellows killed her and reported it to the Emperor, he would probably just say that the two children were still young and didn't know anything.
Yes, the newcomer really did not know anything. Just wait to be taken advantage of. County Magistrate Ma did not want to say more to him. If he had known this would happen, he would not have come to welcome him. What if he offended the two children in the future and implicated him?
County Magistrate Ma had let the two children investigate his account again and again. Many of the evidence of his crimes had been found. However, they did not care about him. Yes, they did not care. Although they were children, they were really good at handling government affairs. They were much better than County Magistrate Ma when he was young.
County Magistrate Ma kept thinking along the way. He did not say anything. He Yiwei also kept silent, but his eyes were carefully looking at the things on the road. As they walked, they arrived at the Fengwu Pavilion.
He Yiwei's eyes lit up. Beautiful, a good place. Looking at the situation, this restaurant should be good. He could get benefits from it in the future.
County Magistrate Ma probably knew what He Yiwei was thinking. He said at this time, "County Magistrate He, this Fengwu Pavilion is not bad. It is the best restaurant in the county. It is just that I am not willing to come here. They do not accept credit. If I come here, I have to pay. But there is an advantage here, that is, you can exchange for gold and silver.
Even if you want to exchange for gold, you can't do it in other places in the county. You can barely spend money, but you can't even think about gold. They do not accept money. The food in this restaurant is also very good. If you have a chance in the future, you can come and try it. The layout of the courtyard is also extraordinary. Except for the two big restaurants, Sea and Clouds and Between the Clouds and the Water, there are few other places that can compare to this. "
County Magistrate Ma did not have it easy. He kindly reminded him, which meant, "Don't touch this place. You can't afford to touch it."
Of course, it was not that everyone could not afford to touch it. It was not a problem to take away his two little guys. But when the Fengwu Pavilion came back, as soon as the little girl mentioned the matter of money, they immediately gave him 500 strings of string of coins.
He Yiwei understood, but felt very regretful. It was not easy to find a place to get money, but it turned out that there was a big backer behind it. It could even be exchanged for gold. It had to be at least a marquis' residence. Ordinary places did not need gold at all.
He looked behind and saw a small building that was not bad. He asked, "County Magistrate Ma, is that building also yours?"
"Yes, they are all from the Fengwu Pavilion. However, the courtyard where the small building is located has been used for a long time. The Fengwu Pavilion said a few days ago that even if the people who live there leave, the courtyard will not be open to the public. It has been kept for the people who live there. I heard that the officials in the county are related to it."
County Magistrate Ma could only remind him to this extent before he said that it was impossible.
"Ah, could it be that there are crouching tigers and hidden dragons in Baoxin County?" He Yiwei did not say that for nothing. At least he understood the meaning of County Magistrate Ma's words. There were people in the yamen who were not to be offended.
Along the way, he knew that there were two people who could not be offended. One was the Fengwu Pavilion, and the other was someone. As for who it was, he had to find out.
Walking forward, they arrived at the yamen of Baoxin County.
Different from what He Yiwei had imagined, there was only a yamen runner at the entrance. Yes, there was a bench. Since when could yamen runners sit on benches and stand at the entrance?
Looking at the drum, there was a new drum with steps to go up. Standing on different steps, one could reach a different position. Even if a child wanted to play the drum, it would be fine. There was also a small hammer on the shelf at the side. The entrance was newly painted, and there were many flower pots on both sides of the entrance. There were small trees and flowers that were about to bloom in them.
It did look comfortable, but who would build a yamen like this? Especially that door. Why was there a big rabbit painted on it? Wasn't that something for children to play with?
"County Magistrate Ma, this rabbit …?" He Yiwei pointed at the door and asked.
"Oh, a rabbit. Isn't it cute? Deputy County Magistrate Cuckoo painted it herself. The people also like to see it. I was thinking of raising a few more when I moved to another place. "
County Magistrate Ma was also very helpless about this pair of rabbits. If it were not for them, he would have been impeached. Was the entrance of the yamen a place for them to draw rabbits? Unfortunately, he could only acknowledge them. If he wanted to please them, he had to raise them.
He Yiwei was also a little confused. He wondered if there was something wrong with this Baoxin County. After thinking for a while, he decided to go in from the front door and take a look. As soon as he walked in, he saw two children sitting in the hall, whispering to each other. He didn't know what they were doing.
County Magistrate Ma knew that although they were only two children, they were invincible when they were together. Many government decrees were sent out under such circumstances. Not to mention other things, the county didn't have to worry about the shortage of water this year at all.
Many commoners were willing to make some delicious food and send it over. Even if the two little fellows pushed it back and treated it as a gift, it couldn't stop the commoners from coming over to take a look. Right now, there was an old man sitting in the hall with nothing to do, drinking the good tea that the two little fellows brought. He just watched with a smile on his face.
Yes, the two children were good-looking. The more he looked at them, the more he wanted to look at them. But they were officials. How could he do this?
County Magistrate Ma was immersed in his own helplessness. He Yiwei didn't dare to enter, afraid that he would enter the wrong place. Who were the two children?
After a while, County Magistrate Ma saw that Wang Juan and Zhang Xiaobao were still discussing matters. He said to He Yiwei, "These two people, one is Wang Juan, the Deputy County Magistrate. The other is Zhang Xiaobao, the County Registrar. In the future, if you have any matters, discuss with them. Yes, discuss."
This time, He Yiwei didn't understand anything else. He looked at the two children sitting there in a daze. He couldn't connect them with the Deputy County Magistrate and the Registrar.
At this moment, the sound of a drum could be heard. He turned around and saw a good-looking woman holding a child in her arms and banging the drum with her head.
"Who's the drum? Bring her in. " A voice came from the hall. The bailiff who was dozing off just now jumped up and led the woman in.
He Yiwei's eyes were fixed on the woman. The more he looked at her, the more he felt that she was attractive. Although she wasn't dressed well and her face was dirty, her figure and face were good.
Coincidentally, the two of them came close. He Yiwei thought that his opportunity had come. He revealed a charming smile and said to the woman, "Young lady, what's the matter? I'm the new County Magistrate of Baoxin County. You can tell me. "
"You go to the side." The bailiff stretched out his hand and pushed He Yiwei. He said to the woman holding the child, "Quick, if there's anything, you can find our Cuckoo."
"Yes, thank you, bailiff. Cuckoo, Xiaocao is sick. The doctor told us to prepare for her funeral. Cuckoo." The woman nodded. When she looked at Wang Juan who was walking over, she couldn't control her tears and handed the child in front of Wang Juan.
"Ah! She has a fever, so hot. Xiao Bao, go call the doctor. Cheng Er, ice pack, hurry up. Aiya, why is she sick? Sister, sit down and wait. Don't worry, it's fine. "
Wang Juan stretched out her hand and touched the child's forehead. She immediately knew that she had a fever, but she didn't know what illness it was. While looking for a doctor, she asked someone to get the ice pack and comforted the woman.
The woman put all her hopes on Wang Juan. She knew the identity of the two people. When it came to doctors in the Tang Dynasty, other than the imperial palace, there were only the two families. If the two families couldn't do it, then it was completely over. Others said that the Deyi Medical School had the best medical skills in the world. They could even save people who were about to die.
At this time, He Yiwei came over again and said with a smile, "Young lady, I also have a doctor at home. Why don't you take a look at the child?"
"You go to the side." Wang Juan was worried about the child. When she saw someone coming over, she didn't give him a good face and directly drove him away.
"Do you know who I am?" He Yiwei turned to Wang Juan and asked unhappily.
Wang Juan answered him with a side kick. When the big face came into contact with the sole of the shoe, the big face lost. He Yiwei's nose was broken. He didn't know where this little girl got her strength. He took a few steps back and was supported by County Magistrate Ma.
"County Magistrate He, follow me to the back and watch." County Magistrate Ma took out a handkerchief and covered He Yiwei's nose.
He Yiwei was not convinced. He muttered, "County Magistrate Ma, she, she dared to hit me. You, you, you don't, don't …"
"Follow me to the back and watch." County Magistrate Ma emphasized and pulled He Yiwei out. He thought to himself, She hit you? Do you know how many lives she has taken? If you continue to move forward, it won't be as simple as being beaten.
The doctor and the ice pack came at the same time. The doctor who could follow Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan was naturally not an ordinary person. He took the ice pack and put it on the child's forehead. He freed one hand and held the child's arm. After a few breaths, he said to Wang Juan, "Young lady, don't worry. It's okay. It can be cured. I'll take it back."
"Thank you, sister. Wait for a while. If Doctor Qi says it can be cured, then it can be cured. Doctor Qi treated me and Xiao Bao."
Wang Juan thanked the doctor for his hard work and then said to the woman.
The woman held Cuckoo in her arms and cried, "Thank you, Cuckoo. Nothing can happen to Xiaocao. Otherwise, I don't want to live."
Wang Juan pushed away the weapon on her body and struggled to get out. She gasped for breath and said to the woman, "Sister, just wait. Xiaocao may stay in the yamen for a few days. Sister, you don't have to worry about the medical fees. The treatment of the child doesn't cost money."
The woman was still sobbing in a low voice, but she calmed down. She also knew that since the doctor who treated Cuckoo and Xiao Bao was definitely not like the doctors outside. Xiaocao could be saved. The medical skills of the medical school were really good. The doctors outside were all quacks. Who said that they had to prepare for the funeral? Why could they cure her?
God, he finally opened his eyes and sent Xiao Bao and Cuckoo here.
Wang Juan didn't know what the woman was thinking. She turned to look at the person who came to join in the fun and asked, "What are you doing? County Magistrate Ma, did he come with you? "
"No, ah, yes, yes, he is the new county magistrate. County Magistrate He Yiwei, is the child all right?" County Magistrate Ma didn't know whether to admit or deny because he was too stressed.
Wang Juan glanced at He Yiwei indifferently, "Oh, the new county magistrate. County Magistrate Ma, you can take him to the handover. The little brother is all right. Doctor Qi's medical skills are not bad."
"Yes, yes, the handover is not bad." County Magistrate Ma nodded and took He Yiwei to another side. When they left the door, he let out a sigh of relief. At the same time, he had a deeper understanding of the family of the two little guys. Was it not bad? Didn't he hear what the woman said just now? Other doctors were asked to prepare for the funeral, but nothing happened when they came here. No wonder so many officials protected them and saved their lives at the critical moment.
He Yiwei was frightened by what happened just now. He didn't understand why County Magistrate Ma was afraid of a little girl. He felt that this little girl was the county magistrate.
Following County Magistrate Ma to the backyard, He Yiwei finally couldn't help but ask, "County Magistrate Ma, why did you treat that girl just now …?"
"Oh, County Magistrate He, you're talking about this? Don't you think that girl is pretty? "County Magistrate Ma couldn't tell the truth.
"Pretty, from what you said, she is indeed pretty. She is already like this now. When she grows up, she will definitely be a great beauty. Don't tell me that County Magistrate Ma … Haha."
He Yiwei showed an expression that all men knew.
His words scared County Magistrate Ma. He looked around and shook his head, "No, no, it's not what County Magistrate He thinks. That girl is the future wife of the person called Xiao Bao. Xiao Bao is smart and will definitely be a high official in the future."
County Magistrate Ma expressed very clearly. He meant that he was worried that when Xiao Bao became a high official, he would think of someone who disrespected Cuckoo and take revenge. He just didn't say it out loud. In fact, he was already a high official now. If he wanted real power, he only needed to send a letter to the capital and Gao Lishi would arrange it.
He Yiwei thought for a while and suddenly found a problem. He asked, "County Magistrate Ma, can you tell me the truth? How did these two little guys become officials? They look like they are only 12 or 13 years old. Even if they are a ninth rank official, it's not that easy to become a ninth rank official. "
County Magistrate He, don't ask anymore. I don't dare to say. Go and find out for yourself. Remember my words and be very careful. Don't think of yourself as a county magistrate. That's all I can do. Aiya, my heart hurts again. Later, I will have someone send the account books to County Magistrate He. "
As County Magistrate Ma was talking, he saw a servant of the family who was about to leave. He couldn't guarantee that his people would be so loyal. As long as Cuckoo smiled at people, they would be scared to death or say anything.
Watching County Magistrate Ma leave, He Yiwei finally found that something was wrong. He muttered, "The two kids are very powerful? Their family is very powerful? It seems that I have to be careful. Hmm, be careful and don't cause trouble. I hope that girl won't remember what happened just now. "
Half an hour later, while He Yiwei was still checking the account books with his people, the woman's child, Xiaocao, had already cooled down. Although it was still 38 degrees, it was much better than when he came. There were ice packs under his arms and on his forehead. There were many needles on his body and his little feet were connected to a bottle of saline that had just been developed. There was only saline and no other medicine, so he was sleeping peacefully.
The maidservant carefully wiped Xiaocao's body with cotton balls dipped in liquor. The woman sat at the side and looked at her son with a relieved smile.
Zhang Xiaobao and Wang Juan watched from a distance.
"Xiao Bao, what is Li Longji thinking? He sent a stupid official over. "Wang Juan wiped the bottom of her shoes with all her strength. Earlier, it was stained with blood, so she didn't kick it properly.
"They are at different levels. He might think that he is very experienced as an official, but he doesn't know that is not the way to be an official. Li Longji wants us to educate him, not kill him. It's quite difficult. I think that his stomach is not qualified."
Zhang Xiaobao passed Wang Juan some water and asked her to use it to wipe.
"Then what do you think we should do?" Wang Juan asked as she continued to wipe.
Zhang Xiaobao thought for a moment and said, "Give him some trouble and let him experience more things. Maybe he will change. Educating people is the most difficult thing."
"Okay, you think of a way to give him trouble. I still have government affairs to deal with."
"Okay, I have nothing to do anyway."
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