A Complete Explanation of the Negative Textbooks of the Imperial Examination - Chapter 79

    In the third year of Jianyuan, with the return of spring to the earth, Jinjiang County also began to operate. middle.

    When the new county chief arrived in Jinjiang County, he saw such a scene.

    He served as a county magistrate in other counties for several years, and he was gradually promoted to the post of county magistrate because of his steadfastness and diligence. This time, he was transferred to Jinjiang County as the county magistrate. Although it was considered a promotion, the magistrate was not very happy to come.

    There is no other reason, this small county is too remote and barren.

      official. But the emperor’s order is hard to violate, and even if there are 10,000 county magistrates who are unwilling, they have to pack up their packages honestly and take office immediately after receiving the dispatch order.

    The county magistrate entered the city dejectedly, but after walking half a street, he had already encountered two groups of patrolling officers and soldiers. The county magistrate looked around, and found that caravans with mules and horses walked by from time to time on the street, and even the people around were smiling and walking in wind, which was very different from the poor and dead Zhongxian county that the magistrate imagined.

    The county magistrate was surprised, he passed the patrol team sideways, thinking to himself: In such a small county, the patrol team is still so dense, it can be seen that the county magistrate here is extremely strict. Before the county magistrate arrived at the county office, he sighed first. It seemed that his immediate superior was not a good person to deal with.

    The county magistrate walked to the gate of the county government office, and was shocked by the high-profile government office. After reacting, he folded his hands and asked the guard: “I am the new county magistrate, I wonder if the county magistrate can be in the government?”

    “Are you the new county magistrate?” After the guard confirmed the county magistrate’s document, he immediately informed the inside, and someone came to greet him after a while. “It turns out that the county magistrate is here, and I have lost my respect and lost my respect.”

    The county magistrate and the clerk spoke politely and went inside together. As soon as the two of them walked around the shadow wall, they saw a group of people walking towards them.

    The person in the middle is tall and long, and the light green official uniform is very docile on his body. Seeing the light green official uniform, the county magistrate believed that this was his new boss, but when he saw the other’s face, the county magistrate hesitated again.

    Although Jinjiang County is only a middle county, it is a well-known county town. so young?

    The county magistrate was in shock and doubt, and the clerk had already strode up to say hello: “Good morning in Mingfu, what is Xiaomingfu?”

      The county magistrate?”

    The county magistrate is now certain that this terribly young young man is really his superior, the county magistrate stepped forward two steps, bowed his hands and said: “As the new county magistrate, I have seen the county. make.”

    “You don’t need to be too polite.” Xiao Jingduo smiled lightly, “I’m Xiao Jingduo. I have something important to do today, so I can’t entertain the county chief. I’ll take care of the county chief in the evening.”

    The county magistrate said naturally: “Don’t dare, the county magistrate will be busy first.”

    Although he said this, the county magistrate was somewhat disapproving. He had been with several county magistrates, and these magistrates boasted about their diligence and love for the people, as if the sages were alive, but in fact, the county magistrates Most of the official business is represented by the subordinates. They just write a flower judgment and seal it, and show their prestige when they are promoted to the hall. Not to mention that it is just the beginning of the spring, how many official duties can be overwhelmed, Xiao Jingduo said that he has to do things, and most of them are just routine scenes.

    Xiao Jingduo greeted the county magistrate, and then continued to walk forward.

    “Xiao Mingfu, the embroidery workshop will soon go to Chengdu to buy raw materials. Will this year be the same as in previous years?”

    “The national filial piety has passed, and you can embroider some bright things. This year, you don’t have to buy plain silk for the raw materials. It’s okay to change some expensive silk and satin. Show me later.”

    “Yes.”

      There was a lot of noise in the prison, saying that they were ordered by Shi Lang, let us release them quickly, or their leader will not forgive me lightly.”

    …

    Xiao Jingduo gave instructions while walking, and walked away in the blink of an eye. Just now, Xiao Jingduo did not avoid others when he instructed. The county magistrate was a little unbelievable. The county magistrate Xiao was in his early twenties at most, and many of the people next to him were in their thirties and forties. How could these sly old officials be so obedient and obey Xiao Jingduo’s orders honestly? In the county government office where the county magistrate used to be, the county magistrate, who was 36 years old and in his prime, couldn’t hold back everyone in the government office. How could Xiao Jingduo do it as a teenager?

      I accept it strangely, and I don’t think there is any strangeness.

    The county magistrate was extremely surprised. He faintly felt that this place was completely different from the county government he had been in before. Thinking of this, the county magistrate restrained the contempt in his heart and became more cautious.

    The principal took the county chief to the office of the East Court, and introduced the situation in the county office while walking. The county magistrate listened carefully, asking a few questions from time to time.

    In fact, the county chief is most curious about the county magistrate Xiao, who has only one relationship. The young man of the Xieqiao, a romantic woman who is sought after by the red sleeves of the building, instead of standing on the southwestern border, his words and deeds are full of unstoppable strength.

    The county magistrate was about to make a sideways blow or two, but just after he asked a few questions, he heard the sound of drumming coming from outside the county office.

    Yes, there is no need to inquire about anything, it is important to go to trial first.

    The chief clerk and the county magistrate rushed outside the hall and found that the drummer was a strong man, and there was a man standing beside the strong man, about forty years old, black and thin, black and thin. It’s not a messy master to see.

    These two people met the eighth-rank official of the county magistrate, and instead of restraining themselves, they became louder. The county magistrate listened for a long time, but he could understand what they were arguing about.

    It turns out that in the past few years, people in the county have made more or less money, and their families are rich. Many people want to order their houses and repair them well. Two years ago, everyone was a family and barely survived. No one cared who took up a few inches of land, but now everyone has savings. I don’t want to.

    The family of the black and thin man is also thinking about building a new house. As a result, the more and more arguing became more and more angry, and it was so arguing that it went to court.

    The county magistrate seemed to understand something, and asked the clerk quietly: “Renovating an old house is not a trivial matter, and the required cost is not a small amount. went together?”

    The master also replied in a low voice: “In the past two years, many people in the town have become rich, and the family has saved some money. There are not a few people who want to build new houses. The county government will handle this. This kind of thing doesn’t happen once or twice, you’ll get used to it later.”

    “Huh?” The county magistrate became more and more confused, “Just kidding, how can you save enough money to repair the house in two years?”

    The master did not answer, but spit spit between the two men to persuade the two men, and the county magistrate followed suit. , it looks like it will fight in the next moment.

    The county magistrate sighed inwardly, and wanted to say more, but heard the guard outside shouting: “County magistrate!”

    Xiao Jingduo immediately appeared outside the hall, lifting his robe and walking up the steps.

    “Xiao County Magistrate, you are finally back!” The strong man’s bell-like voice exploded, and then walked quickly towards Xiao Jingduo, “County Magistrate, you come to judge the judge, is it this person? have a finger in the pie!”

    The black and thin man was not to be outdone, and immediately surrounded him. Xiao Jingduo’s expression did not change much after listening to the narration of the two of them scrambling for each other, and he said flatly, “The alley outside the wall is public land, you each occupy three inches, how will other people pass by in the future? No one is allowed to occupy the road.”

    Although the expressions on the faces of the two men were not good, they both closed their mouths and kept silent, obviously listening to Xiao Jingduo’s words. The county magistrate was standing by, and he was already vomiting blood. He persuaded him hard for half an hour, but he couldn’t compare to Xiao Jingduo’s words?

    The master took the opportunity to step forward, said some friendly and submissive clichés from the neighbors, managed to appease the two people, and sent them back.

      , I don’t need to say anything, just standing here can suppress these barbarians, it’s really annoying.”

    Xiao Jingduo had been standing in the court just now, and when the chief clerk dismissed the person, he continued to walk behind: “The people have a small savings, and the friction between the neighbors is inevitable, and it will be fine to educate them slowly. .”

    The master followed behind Xiao Jingduo, still talking about what happened in the morning.

    It seems that this magistrate of Xiao is not only extremely strict, but also has a strong deterrent force among the people.

    The arrival of the new county chief, the four officials of Jinjiang county government finally filled in, although the new county chief is not familiar with Jinjiang county, and will not be able to take over official duties for a while, but Xiao Jingduo’s burden is Much lighter.

    After waiting for two years, the court finally remembered that he still lacked a deputy. Xiao Jingduo breathed a sigh of relief, and silently threw many trivial and energy-consuming things to the county magistrate.

    Xiao Jingduo really doesn’t want to worry about trivial trivial matters such as the owner’s loss of a chicken and the West’s one inch of land.

    Even so, there are still many files that Xiao Jingduo needs to review every day, embroidery workshop, west market, farmland, Nanzhao people, caravan… These big and small things need him to come forward, and more Not to mention, there are still many enthusiastic grandmothers who always miss him.

    At the end of March, a grandmother slammed the drum at the entrance of the yamen, and noisily asked the magistrate Xiao to preside over justice for her.

    “I can’t trust you, is Magistrate Xiao not here?”

    What can Xiao Jingduo do?

    “Auntie, I’m here. What are you doing?”

    Xiao Jingduo was silent for a moment: “Then I will send someone to help you find it?”

    “Our family searched and couldn’t find it!”

    Xiao Jingduo is even more helpless, what’s the use of coming to him, does he even care about this?

    “County magistrate, old lady, I always feel that our horses are not lost, but stolen! County magistrate, if you don’t believe me, come with me, and I will show you!”

    The master was anxious when he saw the situation. The people from the embroidery workshop and the caravan were still waiting for Xiao Jingduo to reply. How could he be delayed by this old woman. The master clerk hurriedly leaned in and said, “The magistrate is still busy, so I’ll take a look at it with you.”

    My grandmother was naturally reluctant, and finally Xiao Jingduo said unbearably: “Okay, don’t talk anymore, I’ll go.”

    Grandma pulled the person away with satisfaction, leaving the master behind and stomping her feet anxiously.

    “Look at the county magistrate, it’s right here!” The grandmother pointed to the gap in the fence and said, “Look at this big hole, it was obviously torn open by people. And the mud here, doesn’t it look like it? Like human footprints!”

    My grandmother raised horses and cattle, and there was not enough space in the yard, so she built a large wooden fence and enclosed it in the corner. But now, there was a big hole in the corner of the fence, and the horse escaped from the hole.

    The fence is made of pieces of wood. Because the cows and horses are large, the fence is not made very fine. Look at the footprints left on the wood, like an adult man stepped on the wood and turned in from the outside.

    If so, the theft may be greater.

    Seeing that Xiao Jingduo did not refute, the grandmother said proudly: “The county magistrate is not wrong, the thief who killed a thousand knives stole our horse, the magistrate you must arrest live with him…”

    “Grandma.” Xiao Jingduo suddenly interrupted grandma’s chattering words, picked up something with his fingertips, and his tone suddenly became serious, “Do you have this kind of candy at home?”

    Grandma lowered her head and glanced at the candy residue in Xiao Jingduo’s hand, shook her head and said, “No, there is no such candy in the county, let’s buy more frosted candy.”

    Grandma originally wanted to say how good the frosting business in Xishi is, but looking at Xiao Jingduo’s expression was not right: “Xiao County magistrate, what’s wrong?”

    Xiao Jingduo stood up without a smile on his face, and strode out.

    “Call all the yamen, except for those who patrol, everyone else will return home immediately.”

    “Yes.”

    The officers and soldiers who followed Xiao Jingduo to investigate the case responded with a sonorous force, and then immediately went to execute the order. Grandma watched everyone go out in a daze, and stood in the stable and whispered: “It’s just that I lost a horse, so there’s no need to make such a big battle…”

    The news that Xiao Jingduo summoned everyone to return to the office immediately spread, and everyone in the county office was puzzled. Seeing Xiao Jingduo’s face, no one dared to speak again.

    Xiao Jingduo recalled the few officers and soldiers in Jinjiang County and issued a mindless order: “Bring the best manpower and go to the south to investigate now. Come back and report immediately.”

    Several officials looked at each other, puzzled: “County magistrate, what is a suspicious person?”

    Xiao Jingduo was silent, and after a while, he said, “I suspect that Nanzhao is going to send someone to attack Jinjiang County. Now, do you know what a suspicious person is?”