The first county magistrate in history

Chapter 228 I'm Not Here

If this person drinks too much, he won't be able to keep any secrets.

Ji Wenjian used a lot of swear words.

However, no matter how much he drinks, subconsciously, his ugly deeds will be replaced by distorted facts.

The more Tian Qianmu listened, the brighter his eyes became.

He sent people to Hongtong County to investigate Qin Zheng, but knew very little.

The people of Hongtong County were all very wary. If anyone asked about their elders, they would refuse to say anything. If they asked too much, they would be arrested by the yamen runners or the so-called security patrolmen in a moment.

From Ji Wenjian, he learned that Qin Zheng was unforgivable and extremely greedy!

Tian Qianmu was happy. If Qin Zheng was such a person, then it would be easy to deal with.

"Sir, are you worried about Qin Zheng?" Tian Qianmu asked.

Ji Wenjian said disdainfully: "He's nothing! I'm here to renovate South City. Everything was fine, but the Censor insisted on making a bet with Qin Zheng..."

Ji Wenjian said it all.

Tian Qianmu shuddered.

Exciting!

At this moment, a huge opportunity is before him, which can help him complete the task assigned to him by his master.

This task had not been completed for several years, but today it was accomplished without any effort.

"Hehehe, sir, actually, this matter is very simple!" Tian Qianmu said.

"Simple?" Ji Wenjian scoffed. "You know shit? Do you understand city renovation? Do you understand construction?"

Tian Qianmu smiled and said, "Sir, there's a saying that goes, 'A good man never suffers a loss in front of him. If he takes a step back, all things will be over.' With your talent, why do you confine yourself to this small South City?"

Ji Wenjian smiled bitterly: "I have finally made it this far and become Si Cheng, and you want me to give up? Where else can I go?"

Tian Qianmu shook his head: "Sir, the world is so big, there is no place where we can't make a living."

"Is there a good place to go?" Ji Wenjian was interested. He had wanted to run away, but he didn't know where to go.

Tian Qianmu smiled faintly: "Once you have made your decision, I will escort you there. I can only reveal a little information to you: that place is a hundred times more powerful than the imperial capital and Hongtong County!"

Ji Wenjian's eyes were red from drinking, and he stared at Tian Qianmu: "Is there such a good place?"

Tian Qianmu nodded: "Of course!"

Ji Wenjian wasn't stupid either: "Why are you helping me? Are you really just a village head?"

Tian Qianmu smiled and said, "My ancestors are from Tianjiazhuang, you can check it out, sir! Helping you is just a piece of cake. You won't think I'm going to betray my country, will you? To be honest, this place is in Daqian, under the rule of Daqian. You only know Hongtong County, but you don't know that Hongtong County is not the only one!"

Ji Wenjian's heart was moved. If this place doesn't want me, there will be other places that will want me...

Qin Zheng was busy until nightfall, and then he took Sun Tiezhu back to the Shao Shi Mansion.

As soon as I walked into the yard, I saw Chef Ji and Tian Lizheng standing in the yard, directing several farmers who came in from the back door to move things to the kitchen, including grains and vegetables.

Seeing Qin Zheng coming back, Tian Qianmu smiled flatteringly and hurriedly came forward to greet him:

"Don't blame me, Lord Qin. It should have been delivered earlier, but Lord Qin needed to select the items carefully, so it was delayed."

Qin Zheng nodded: "It's okay, after the move is done, go find Uncle Ji to get the money."

Su Xiaoman is now an official and is very busy. Qin Zheng doesn't have a housekeeper, so he lets the chef, Old Ji, take over temporarily.

"There's no rush about the money, just settle it once a month. All of this is free today. If you're satisfied, it'll be settled this way from now on." Tian Lizheng said.

Qin Zheng was not polite: "Okay!"

Master Ji bowed at this moment: "Sir, what are we having for dinner tonight?"

Qin Zheng: "Just do as you see fit, Uncle Ji."

Master Ji: "Alright, let's have dumplings tonight."

Qin Zheng: “…”

"Uncle Ji, the dumplings you make are not as delicious as Xiaoman's. Wait until Xiaoman has time to make them for me. You can make something else." Qin Zheng didn't want to eat dumplings anymore.

He's had enough, Piggy.

While Xiaoman is busy these days, let’s change the taste!

Master Ji: “…”

Adults have such weird tastes, they actually like the dumplings made by Su Xiaoman?

Is that a dumpling?

Those are big buns in the shape of dumplings!

Just about to speak.

Swish, a person ran out of the kitchen, holding a kitchen knife in one hand and a scallion in the other.

"Hehehe, sir, I knew you would want to eat my dumplings, so I came back early to make them for you!" Su Xiaoman ran to Qin Zheng with a smile on her face.

Qin Zheng: “…”

Want to die.

"You're crazy and don't act like a girl. But you're the director. Go and pack some food quickly. I'm hungry!" Qin Zheng said angrily.

Su Xiaoman's pretty face flushed: "Please wait a moment, sir. I will be quick."

Sun Tiezhu said jokingly, "Xiao Man, what's the filling?"

Su Xiaoman rolled her eyes at him and said, "There's no place for you in this stuffed food. I made it for my parents."

Sun Tiezhu chuckled: "Don't worry, I won't eat any of them!"

I thought to myself, your big dumplings are not as delicious as the big buns.

After Su Xiaoman left, Tian Qianmu smiled and said, "This is the first time I've seen such a kind official in such a high position."

Qin Zheng laughed and said, "We're all family, why are you showing off?"

Tian Qianmu nodded: "That's what I said, but there aren't many things that can be done."

Changing the subject, he said, "Master Qin, I heard that there should be quite a few construction teams involved in the renovation of the imperial capital. Could you please recommend using ingredients from my Tianjiazhuang? I guarantee they are of high quality and inexpensive, even cheaper than at the market."

As he spoke, a silver note was stuffed into Qin Zheng's hand.

Qin Zheng smiled happily: "It's just a piece of cake!"

Tian Qianmu said again: "Sir, seven days from now, it will be my grandson's hundredth day. Would you be so kind as to come and visit?"

Qin Zheng frowned. You just gave me a silver note. Do you want to go back?

no way.

He smiled and said, "Unfortunately, I don't have time!"

As he spoke, he pulled out five taels of silver from his sleeve, grabbed Tian Qianmu's hand, and placed it in his palm, his eyes still fixed on the silver: "The person may not be here, but the gift is here. Take this gift! You guys get busy!"

After saying that, he looked at the silver reluctantly and turned away.

Thousands of acres of petrochemical fields are on site.

I'm in a trough!

I gave you a thousand taels of silver notes. It would be fine if you didn't go to show your appreciation, but your gift is only five taels?

This is too stingy!

Tian Qianmu was so angry that he laughed.

But this is for the best.

Master Ji was too exhausted to bear watching, so he turned his head away and pretended not to see it!

Su Xiaoman made the dumplings, carried the food box, and excitedly came to the study.

I saw him sitting there with a sad face!

Su Xiaoman put the food box on the table and asked in confusion, "Sir, what's wrong?"

Qin Zheng said with a look of pain on his face: "Xiao Man, the master lost money today!"

Xiaoman was shocked. Judging from the adults' expressions, they must have lost a lot.

"How much was lost?" Xiaoman asked.

Qin Zheng stretched out five fingers.

Xiao Man's expression changed: "Fifty taels?"

You only had fifty taels on you at most, have you lost it all?

But I feel very sad.

Unexpectedly, Qin Zheng sighed: "Fifty taels, how can I still survive? I lost five taels!"

Su Xiaoman staggered, not knowing whether to laugh or cry: "My lord, five taels of silver, is that so costly? I'm so worried, even the cost of medical treatment is more than five taels."

Qin Zheng shook his head: "Your Excellency knows this, but I just can't get over it!"

Suddenly he looked at Su Xiaoman hopefully.

Su Xiaoman suddenly became alert and covered her sleeve tightly: "Sir, what do you want to do?"

Qin Zheng rolled his eyes. "Xiao Man, you're such a stingy person. Can't you give me the five taels for my health?"

Su Xiaoman thought to herself, as expected, the adults have bad intentions.

Which of us is more stingy?

You are the princess's tutor and the prefect of Beicheng Prefecture, but you are actually coveting the money in my hands, and you still say that I am stingy?

He immediately refused and said, "Sir, if you dare to rob me of my money, I will ask my father to come out and judge the matter!"

Qin Zheng: “…”

Okay, I didn’t lie to this girl.

He quickly said, "Forget it, don't bother your father. Five taels is not enough for the round trip fare."