Chapter 839: Busy on Both Sides
Now, seeing the top priority, Cheng Xianyu glanced at Gu Wenxuan with satisfaction, stroked his beard, walked to the other side of Gu Wenxuan, and patted the checked account book.
I want to say that the former county magistrate did not want to make a difference, but he took office at the wrong time. At that time, the former county lieutenant was already powerful and had more support behind him.
There is no room for two tigers in one mountain. They have been fighting openly and secretly for two years but are still inferior to the other. If they don't give in, the two tigers will fight each other fiercely, and the common people will be harmed.
But considering the previous county magistrate's recent failure in getting involved in the upper-level infighting, it was so foolish that he was too lazy to express his personal feelings.
Children from poor families entered officialdom through the imperial examinations, such as Minister Zhao, who married a daughter of the Wang family. It can be said that his career has been smooth sailing so far, but in fact, he has never been sent to serve as an official abroad.
Fortunately, this child is different from Minister Zhao. Although he is a scholar, he has the chivalrous spirit of a warrior. When he becomes an official in the future, he will surely realize his ambitions.
Gu Wenxuan didn't know that he had a very good image in Cheng Xianyu's mind, and he was so confident that he believed that he would become the second Bao Qingtian in history to defend the people.
He divided the checked account book into two sides and aligned them, and then habitually wanted to put the brush into the brush washer, but Cheng Xianyu stopped him.
The person who came in was Cheng Xianyu's long-time attendant, and it was this same person who came in before. There was no possibility that the county government's account books would be exposed to a third person and cause unnecessary trouble.
Gu Wenxuan did not bother to be polite with them. He just went to the side of the tables and chairs not far away to see that the article he brought had been reviewed and corrected, and Cheng Xianyu stopped him again.
He was asked to stop once or twice. Was it because there was some important matter that he had not mentioned to him, or was there something important happening at the county school tomorrow, so he really had to stay in the city for one night?
It was rare to see Gu Wenxuan's puzzled expression again. Cheng Xianyu was secretly delighted. "Aren't you waiting for your brother to go back together?"
Just this question?
Gu Wenxuan turned his head and looked out the window. It was getting late. It would be dark by the time he got home! "My eldest brother is there. Zhiming will take him home."
"Aren't you worried that your brother can't handle it alone?"
Gu Wenxuan shook his head decisively, thinking that his eldest brother was very cunning. Not to mention Tian Hengzhi and others, even Manager Wang and others might not be his eldest brother's match.
But, "There are Uncle Zhao and his son, and Uncle Wang. They will guide my eldest brother. Besides, my family is poor, so I don't want to buy much."
Cheng County Yu believed this, regardless of the family background. How could the Princess of Fu'an raise such a greedy child? "Eat first and then go back."
"No—"
"Ok?"
Gu Wenxuan laughed, "I'm still being polite to you. Anyway, I have to go to the county school in a few days. You can't stop me from eating and drinking here."
Whatever!
Seeing that Gu Wenxuan had no intention of staying for dinner before leaving, County Magistrate Cheng asked his attendant to go outside and order some snacks, while he himself seized the opportunity to start giving Gu Wenxuan a lecture.
After all, he was a teacher who had served as a county magistrate. He was also very experienced in practical matters when it came to dealing with strategic theories. Gu Wenxuan was very happy to hear County Magistrate Cheng's guidance.
Of course, he is by far the most experienced person in practical operations, but it would be a pleasure to gather the opinions and thoughts of many people.
Gu Wenxuan was very pleased to hear County Magistrate Cheng instructing him on many practical operations, and Gu Erlang was also in a very happy mood.
The "eldest son circle" banquet belonging to the six families had ended long ago, and after that, as the fathers of each family arrived, there was no need to hold any fancy ceremony.
At this moment, in the hall of the Tian Mansion, dozens of neatly arranged sheets of rice paper were spread out on a large eight-immortal table that had been moved to the middle, and on the papers was a freshly made list.
The six families of fathers and sons present, including Gu Erzhu who was not at home and the representative Gu Erlang, were circling the eight-immortals table.
After three turns, no matter how good their memory was, everyone could see the list on the rice paper clearly. If they still couldn't see it clearly, they could turn around again. Gu Erlang saw that most of the fathers had returned to their original seats, and only the sons wanted to take another look at the contents of the list, and they dragged him into the water.
Ask him what he likes?
It's really hard to make a decision at the moment.
Rather than knowing what items they liked, Gu Erlang wanted to know which of the five families present was the most courageous and the first to start choosing items.
"Master Zhao, you should go first."
Is Mr. Tian willing to be the leader of the Zhao family?
Gu Erlang was somewhat surprised and yet somewhat surprised that Mr. Yu Tian had the guts to bring it up so directly in public. He should at least be more polite and not put Uncle Zhao under a wing.
Among the five families present, it seems that the Zhao family has the highest status because of Lord Zhao. But in fact, except for the Tian family who has now climbed up to the Gao Mansion, the other four families are not much worse.
Either blood relatives or clan members.
Like Mr. Liao who was present but only smiled and said nothing, his eldest daughter who married far away has a sister-in-law who is the wife of the prince of Zhenguo Mansion, but not many people know about it.
Thinking about the people behind all the prominent families in the county that his silly brother had told him about, Gu Erlang didn't even have time to observe everyone's expressions before he was called out.
You are so good, Uncle Zhao!
Are you flattering me or tricking me?
"Elders come first." Gu Erlang was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, and immediately bowed and declined, "Uncles, please go first. I still want more guidance from the elders..."
All the good sons of the Gu family are in the house of Master Gu. Master Gu is so lucky. Mr. Liao waited for Master Gu to finish speaking and then handed over the "ladder".
Mr. Liao was the largest local drug dealer. Gu Erlang had the honor of meeting him before with his master, Doctor Dong, so he took the "ladder" and sat down below Mr. Liao.
This dodging allowed him to avoid the immediate hurdle. After everyone chatted and laughed for a while, it was time for the six families to officially "divide the meat".
Yes.
Divide the meat.
After the meat was distributed, after each family got their share of the meat, how the broth was distributed to the other families who were not present at the time for various reasons is another matter.
The drawing of lots begins.
Then exchange them with each other.
Gu Erlang witnessed a good show. Before he sat down, he thought that the six families including his family would be divided into groups according to their status. After all, there would always be a difference in size.
In fact, there was no one leader at all. Including the owner of this house, Mr. Tian, the six families simply drew lots and divided the property equally.
Each person grabs a paper ball.
Then invite Manager Wang to the hall as a witness, and the six families further negotiate the exchange based on the houses, shops, land, farms, etc. that each family likes.
The bet is all about luck and popularity, but generally people exchange paper in a friendly manner and no one will hold on to the paper ball they have caught and refuse to give it up.
Look!
After the exchange was completed, the most important step came. Manager Wang counted the total number of items purchased by each family and submitted it to the county government before dark the next day.
Now, seeing the top priority, Cheng Xianyu glanced at Gu Wenxuan with satisfaction, stroked his beard, walked to the other side of Gu Wenxuan, and patted the checked account book.
I want to say that the former county magistrate did not want to make a difference, but he took office at the wrong time. At that time, the former county lieutenant was already powerful and had more support behind him.
There is no room for two tigers in one mountain. They have been fighting openly and secretly for two years but are still inferior to the other. If they don't give in, the two tigers will fight each other fiercely, and the common people will be harmed.
But considering the previous county magistrate's recent failure in getting involved in the upper-level infighting, it was so foolish that he was too lazy to express his personal feelings.
Children from poor families entered officialdom through the imperial examinations, such as Minister Zhao, who married a daughter of the Wang family. It can be said that his career has been smooth sailing so far, but in fact, he has never been sent to serve as an official abroad.
Fortunately, this child is different from Minister Zhao. Although he is a scholar, he has the chivalrous spirit of a warrior. When he becomes an official in the future, he will surely realize his ambitions.
Gu Wenxuan didn't know that he had a very good image in Cheng Xianyu's mind, and he was so confident that he believed that he would become the second Bao Qingtian in history to defend the people.
He divided the checked account book into two sides and aligned them, and then habitually wanted to put the brush into the brush washer, but Cheng Xianyu stopped him.
The person who came in was Cheng Xianyu's long-time attendant, and it was this same person who came in before. There was no possibility that the county government's account books would be exposed to a third person and cause unnecessary trouble.
Gu Wenxuan did not bother to be polite with them. He just went to the side of the tables and chairs not far away to see that the article he brought had been reviewed and corrected, and Cheng Xianyu stopped him again.
He was asked to stop once or twice. Was it because there was some important matter that he had not mentioned to him, or was there something important happening at the county school tomorrow, so he really had to stay in the city for one night?
It was rare to see Gu Wenxuan's puzzled expression again. Cheng Xianyu was secretly delighted. "Aren't you waiting for your brother to go back together?"
Just this question?
Gu Wenxuan turned his head and looked out the window. It was getting late. It would be dark by the time he got home! "My eldest brother is there. Zhiming will take him home."
"Aren't you worried that your brother can't handle it alone?"
Gu Wenxuan shook his head decisively, thinking that his eldest brother was very cunning. Not to mention Tian Hengzhi and others, even Manager Wang and others might not be his eldest brother's match.
But, "There are Uncle Zhao and his son, and Uncle Wang. They will guide my eldest brother. Besides, my family is poor, so I don't want to buy much."
Cheng County Yu believed this, regardless of the family background. How could the Princess of Fu'an raise such a greedy child? "Eat first and then go back."
"No—"
"Ok?"
Gu Wenxuan laughed, "I'm still being polite to you. Anyway, I have to go to the county school in a few days. You can't stop me from eating and drinking here."
Whatever!
Seeing that Gu Wenxuan had no intention of staying for dinner before leaving, County Magistrate Cheng asked his attendant to go outside and order some snacks, while he himself seized the opportunity to start giving Gu Wenxuan a lecture.
After all, he was a teacher who had served as a county magistrate. He was also very experienced in practical matters when it came to dealing with strategic theories. Gu Wenxuan was very happy to hear County Magistrate Cheng's guidance.
Of course, he is by far the most experienced person in practical operations, but it would be a pleasure to gather the opinions and thoughts of many people.
Gu Wenxuan was very pleased to hear County Magistrate Cheng instructing him on many practical operations, and Gu Erlang was also in a very happy mood.
The "eldest son circle" banquet belonging to the six families had ended long ago, and after that, as the fathers of each family arrived, there was no need to hold any fancy ceremony.
At this moment, in the hall of the Tian Mansion, dozens of neatly arranged sheets of rice paper were spread out on a large eight-immortal table that had been moved to the middle, and on the papers was a freshly made list.
The six families of fathers and sons present, including Gu Erzhu who was not at home and the representative Gu Erlang, were circling the eight-immortals table.
After three turns, no matter how good their memory was, everyone could see the list on the rice paper clearly. If they still couldn't see it clearly, they could turn around again. Gu Erlang saw that most of the fathers had returned to their original seats, and only the sons wanted to take another look at the contents of the list, and they dragged him into the water.
Ask him what he likes?
It's really hard to make a decision at the moment.
Rather than knowing what items they liked, Gu Erlang wanted to know which of the five families present was the most courageous and the first to start choosing items.
"Master Zhao, you should go first."
Is Mr. Tian willing to be the leader of the Zhao family?
Gu Erlang was somewhat surprised and yet somewhat surprised that Mr. Yu Tian had the guts to bring it up so directly in public. He should at least be more polite and not put Uncle Zhao under a wing.
Among the five families present, it seems that the Zhao family has the highest status because of Lord Zhao. But in fact, except for the Tian family who has now climbed up to the Gao Mansion, the other four families are not much worse.
Either blood relatives or clan members.
Like Mr. Liao who was present but only smiled and said nothing, his eldest daughter who married far away has a sister-in-law who is the wife of the prince of Zhenguo Mansion, but not many people know about it.
Thinking about the people behind all the prominent families in the county that his silly brother had told him about, Gu Erlang didn't even have time to observe everyone's expressions before he was called out.
You are so good, Uncle Zhao!
Are you flattering me or tricking me?
"Elders come first." Gu Erlang was at a loss whether to laugh or cry, and immediately bowed and declined, "Uncles, please go first. I still want more guidance from the elders..."
All the good sons of the Gu family are in the house of Master Gu. Master Gu is so lucky. Mr. Liao waited for Master Gu to finish speaking and then handed over the "ladder".
Mr. Liao was the largest local drug dealer. Gu Erlang had the honor of meeting him before with his master, Doctor Dong, so he took the "ladder" and sat down below Mr. Liao.
This dodging allowed him to avoid the immediate hurdle. After everyone chatted and laughed for a while, it was time for the six families to officially "divide the meat".
Yes.
Divide the meat.
After the meat was distributed, after each family got their share of the meat, how the broth was distributed to the other families who were not present at the time for various reasons is another matter.
The drawing of lots begins.
Then exchange them with each other.
Gu Erlang witnessed a good show. Before he sat down, he thought that the six families including his family would be divided into groups according to their status. After all, there would always be a difference in size.
In fact, there was no one leader at all. Including the owner of this house, Mr. Tian, the six families simply drew lots and divided the property equally.
Each person grabs a paper ball.
Then invite Manager Wang to the hall as a witness, and the six families further negotiate the exchange based on the houses, shops, land, farms, etc. that each family likes.
The bet is all about luck and popularity, but generally people exchange paper in a friendly manner and no one will hold on to the paper ball they have caught and refuse to give it up.
Look!
After the exchange was completed, the most important step came. Manager Wang counted the total number of items purchased by each family and submitted it to the county government before dark the next day.
