Chapter 21 Fame
The man's face turned pale again, "Master, you forgot that Zhao Dafu wanted to cheat Chen Qi's money yesterday, but the fifty whip was not taken yet. I heard that Du Chuan, the new Sichuan barbarian, whipped it down, and the tree with such a thick arm, had no head left. Then Mr. Zhao dared not to borrow it. And-."
“And what?”
"And he also wrote an IOU, saying that he would only borrow seven days and give him half a share of interest. Zhao Dafu did it by chance and took him thirty ingots of gold ingots at once."
Huang Tianci's head suddenly became dizzy and was stunned for a long time, "There are corrupt officials every year. Today I have met a master. I am too mysterious to be greedy."
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Although it was June, Guangxi was still not very hot in the morning. The cool breeze blew, which made this hot summer more comfortable. As soon as Li Tiedan got up, he saw Master Chai hurried over.
"Sir, here you come."
Li Tiedan heard this and became much more energetic. She sorted out her clothes and spread the notes handed over by Master Chai. She saw dozens of crooked words written on it:
The young man has already entered. Huang Tianci, the grandson of the turtle, trained the servants like grandsons. I didn't ask anything, but I knew he had eight wives. By the way, six of them were actually missing women from Beiliu County. I used my brain to see if I could hook up with one, ask for something, and send a message the day after tomorrow.
"Sir, how about it? Did Wang Laoer find out any news?" As soon as Li Tiedan raised his head, Master Chai couldn't wait to ask.
Li Tiedan clenched his fists and did not answer directly, but said angrily: "Now I finally know why the people in the county call Huang Tianci the Eighth Girl in private."
"Why?"
Li Tiedan handed the note back, "Because this great charity actually had eight wives. The national crisis was in trouble and the national crisis was in trouble. Huang Tianci not only made great money by taking advantage of the bandits' invasion, but even the women in the city did not let go. He was simply worse than beasts."
Mr. Chai swept the note and his face turned pale. "Isn't it a big mistake that Du Chuan checked for a day yesterday and didn't even have any news. It turned out that the six missing women were all locked up by Huang Ba's wife as wives. Sir, why don't we do it now and catch this bastard directly."
Li Tiedan shook his head and sighed, "Is there any provision in the Ming Dynasty's law that men are not allowed to marry eight wives and concubines?"
"No."
"In my guess, these six women must be nothing. Under Huang Tianci's tyranny, who would be willing to come out to testify? Even if someone comes out to testify, how can we bring her out?"
Mr. Chai's expression became solemn. Li Tiedan's words were not correct at all. Although there is evidence now, it was Huang Ba who forced six women like flowers to be concubines.
But it is also a fact that bandits invaded the county town. He could use this as an excuse to say that they had saved them. If Li Tiedan acted rashly at this time, he would not only not get the desired result, but he might also be bitten by Huang Tianci, which would mess up his overall plan.
"Sir, what do you think you should do now?"
Li Tiedan thought for a while and said, "Let Du Chuan go and fight a while ago and ask him about the missing woman, he will naturally calm down for a few days. In addition, I will issue an invitation in my name to ask him to be responsible for the joint security of the township people in the county, and he must come to the yamen to report every day."
Master Chai hesitated for a while and said, "Your Madam, you can indeed calm Huang Tianci down for a few days, but the rumors outside will spread even more violently, which may not be beneficial to your reputation."
Li Tiedan smiled and said lightly: "Master Chai, it takes an extraordinary method to do so. Since I asked Zhao Dafu yesterday that he borrowed money, I don't plan to get the reputation of this good official."
"But, sir."
"Okay, go and do it."
"Yes, sir!"
"Wait a minute, did Wang Laoer receive the note I asked you to pass on?"
"Received, sir."
"Oh, go and do it."
Speaking of this, Master Chai was confused again. He wanted to ask something, but when the words came to his mouth, he swallowed them again. Only he knew how heavy the things Li Tiedan was carrying, so he bowed and went out to work.
"It's hard to be a clean official."
Li Tiedan looked at Master Chai's back as he was leaving and couldn't help but sigh. Although the two things yesterday were developing according to Li Tiedan's idea.
But he underestimated the ignorance of the ancient people. They just listened to others for many things, and even some people were afraid that the world would not be in chaos, spread rumors and maliciously slandered him as the county magistrate.
What I said about the new county magistrate is a pile of horse shit. It looks very bright outside, but it is a pack of crumb inside, without any brains at all. I don’t find a good way to embezzle it.
What else did Li Tie say? He should be like a man who is strong. He should not be lustful, poor and humble, and mighty and mighty, instead of being like an iron egg, he should be rolled over there and rolled over there, without any stance.
Even Chen Qi's eyes became much more distant when he looked at him, as if he was seeing a greedy jackal. He gave him three coconuts last night. After he persuaded him, the two sat together and ate one, which was considered to have won a fan.
This reminded him of his past, doing good deeds but carrying a stigma on his back. No one had supported him except his wife, but now his wife is not around, which made him feel lonely.
He didn't go out immediately, but just sat by the stone table in the yard, looked at the white Dongfang, and was stunned for a while before he walked out. He decided to persevere. He believed that in six days, people in Beiliu County would know who Li Tiedan was.
And what does his name mean?
After a series of inter-communication actions between officials and gentry, the gentry and wealthy families in the county came yesterday afternoon and also bought some things to the yamen. As usual, he gave all the money.
Today's yamen finally looks like a yamen. There are brand new tables and chairs, newly painted plaques, golden "avoid" signs, and the newly-plastered scepter, but there are only a few spiritual soaps.
Thinking of this, Li Tiedan walked out and saw the two Zaoli who were recruited yesterday. They came to work early today, followed by the smiling county magistrate Zhang.
"Mr. Zhang, have you posted all the official documents I posted yesterday?" Li Tiedan asked with a cheering heart.
County Magistrate Zhang wore a clean eighth-grade replenishment today, with a piece of jade hanging around his waist, which was quite civil servant style. He agreed with Li Tiedan's series of strange actions, hoping that Li Tiedan would become a corrupt official who was unforgivable. He listened to Li Tiedan's question and hurriedly bowed his hand to answer.
"Sir, I posted it all yesterday. I have also set a time. I came to the county government to apply for the election before Chen Shi. This should be coming. By the way, according to your instructions, the subordinate has listed several test items. You can take a look."
County Magistrate Zhang said, handed over a piece of paper, Li Tiedan took it in his hand and looked at it. It reads: Beiliu County’s first public recruitment test project:
1. Hold a stone lock, anyone who is seven feet tall and can lift twenty kilograms with one hand can become a soap lion until it is full.
2. Hold a stone harness. Anyone who is eight feet tall and can raise ninety kilograms with both hands can become the leader until it is full.
Chapter completed!