Chen Gui was sitting in the carriage and looked outside through the car window with some enthusiasm, especially at the awe-inspiring eyes of the people, and was in a great mood.

The important positions of the county government are almost all arranged by themselves. As for the county magistrate Lu, he is just an outsider, without a master, without a housekeeper, without experience, just a young bird. He will be treated with little care and will be submissive. If he is willing to object, he will easily overthrow him. The so-called county magistrate's orders cannot be exported to the county government. Simply put, he is the "local emperor" of this land.

The county magistrate's words are not as effective as his own. It is no exaggeration to say that if Jiangyou County stomps three feet on the ground, it will be "three shocks".

"Sir, do you think you should go home first or go back to the county government first?" Zhang Chunnian rode to the car window and asked with a diligent look on his face.

In Chen Gui's eyes, as his own person, the most important thing is to be loyal. However, Cao Hu, whom he helped up with one hand, put what he said secretly by the chess piece next to Lu County Magistrate, came back to inquire about the news. Chen Gui felt immediately unhappy. He guessed that Cao Hu just didn't betray him or wanted to step on two boats, which was absolutely not allowed. So Chen Gui had the idea of ​​finding someone to replace Cao Hu.

This is what Chen Gui meant to cultivate Zhang Chunnian. This Zhang Chunnian was also a clever character. I felt that this noble county magistrate had the intention of cultivating himself. I was overjoyed and was filled with joy. Without saying a word, I was very energetic and busy, and seemed extremely active and served Chen Gui well.

"Go to the county government." Chen Gui said lightly.

If he still temporarily takes over the position of county magistrate, he would really take it home and take it home. However, today is different from the past. The new county magistrate has taken office. There are still people in the Ministry of Personnel and cannot be offended easily. Chen Gui returned home at this time, which just showed his diligence and left a good impression on the county magistrate. If there is any good thing in the future, he will think of himself.

In fact, there is another reason, that is, Mr. Zhang, who is in Xinqiao Township, was on the road. He added two pillows to himself last night. They were two "skinny horses" from Yangzhou. He was very good at serving people, especially for older people. It was absurd for a night. Chen Gui could say that he had "excessive ammunition and food" and was afraid that he would be entangled by his official wife and his newly accepted concubine when he went back, so he simply went to the yamen to do business first.

"Yes, the county magistrate." Zhang Chunnian responded quickly, then loudly ordered the coachman to rush the car back to the yamen carefully.

"County Magistrate"

"Mr.

After getting off the car, Chen Gui walked inside, and the yamen servants greeted him one after another. As the second-largest person in the county government, his status was naturally unquestionable. However, Chen Gui, who was still gloomy just now, slowly appeared on his face. Chen Youfu, who was standing beside him, couldn't help but lower his voice in surprise and said, "Master, are you okay?"

"It's okay, I just feel a little unusual."

"Unorable? Master, what does it mean?"

Chen Youfu is an old man from the Chen family. He has been sensible since he was a child and has begun to take care of Chen Gui. He has been in the Chen family for decades and has never left. It can be said that he is an old Zhongnu of the Ming Dynasty. No one dares to ask about this, but Chen Youfu said it casually.

"A little different," Chen Gui said in a low voice: "In the past, these people had already gathered around to flatter and ask for rewards, but they just shouted in accordance with the rules, neither surrounded him nor looked awe in their eyes, and they always felt a little inappropriate."

"Master, should we go back to the mansion first?" Chen Youfu was a timid and secure person, and he hurriedly said when he heard this.

Chen Gui shook his head and said, "No need. You can't hide what you should come. I guess I'm at the right time. I'll go out for a few days, and the county government can't change the sky."

"That's right, the master has the final say in Jiangyou County." Chen Youfu said with a hurried smile.

Although it felt a little unusual, Chen Gui still walked into the county government, with confidence in his eyes. This confidence came from his years of operation on the one hand, and on the other hand, he also placed an important chess piece next to the new county magistrate. He would know in advance if there was any movement.

"Hey, isn't this the county magistrate? Is he just returned from the inspection?" A fat man said with a flattering look on his face.

Chen Gui recognized that this was a small leader in the workshop, named Chen Fei, and he still had the same surname as him. He used to not take a look at him and did not look down on his relatives. However, he felt that his smile was very sincere at this moment, and he thought he had to give it up if he had the chance.

"Thank you for your hard work, the villain will make you a cup of ginseng tea to quench your thirst."

"Sir, are you hungry? The villain brings you pastries."

"Sir, do you need to try it if you have the best sour plums?"

After several copies, the bookkeeper rushes to please, which makes Chen Gui regain his feeling of being arrogant. He thought to himself that he was sensitive just now, and called him haha, and asked loudly: "Where is the county master?"

Chen Fei hurriedly said: "Mr. County Master is in the side hall to handle official duties."

Chen Gui didn't say anything, nodded, and walked straight to the side hall. Although he looked down on this ignorant county magistrate, there were many rules in the officialdom and the courtesy should not be abolished. This time it was a business trip. After finishing it, he naturally had to report to his immediate boss, even if it was just a show.

"Search to the county master." After obtaining Lu Haoshan's approval, Chen Gui went in and saluted Lu Haoshan.

The first level of official position is to crush people to death. The county magistrate is the seventh rank, while the county magistrate is the eighth rank. The difference between the two is as high as the second level. The power difference between the first and second-in-command is too far.

Lu Haoshan nodded and said, "Well, thank you for your hard work in County Magistrate Chen, please give me a gift."

"Sir Xie."

"Mr. Chen, everything will go smoothly for this trip to inspect the Shangyuan Festival, right?" Lu Haoshan asked directly.

Chen Gui quickly responded: "For the blessing of lord, everything goes well. Under the wise leadership of lord, the lighting this year will definitely be more beautiful and dazzling than last year."

"No, thank you for your hard work, the county magistrate."

"I dare not, this is the responsibility of the subordinates. On the contrary, the adults work alone in the county government. The affairs of more than 50,000 villagers and elders in Jiang County are all taken on by the adults. The adults work hard and make great contributions." Chen Gui quickly flattered.

This time, Lu Haoshan did not deny it. Not only did he not deny it, but he said helplessly: "This family is bigger and there are many people, and the conflicts are getting higher and higher, and there are many people committing crimes. Look, I have been hurt by those who are unscrupulous in the past few days."

"There is still this?" Chen Gui said in surprise: "What are these star-drunk people? How can they dare to be arrogant? Sir, don't be polite to these people, otherwise they will be brave enough to be extremely unfavorable to us."

Lu Haoshan said hesitantly: "Mr. Chen said that even though this is the case, the other party is not small, so it is better not to mess with him."

"Sir, evil will not suppress righteousness. Besides, sir is asking for the people. This is a good thing. I will support you with all my strength." Chen Gui said with a serious face.

As long as the Lu County Magistrate enforces the law rigorously, it will offend the local forces. Once there is a conflict, it will be difficult to integrate into Jiangyou County. At that time, he can please both sides, get along with others, and get two points of benefits. The gentry is just right, and the landlords and rich people will believe in themselves more. Of course, there are many benefits and filial piety. Chen Gui secretly "encourages" Lu Haoshan and Jiangyou's local forces to have conflicts.

Lu Haoshan said with some embarrassment: "I'm afraid they won't submit so easily. County Magistrate Chen, you also know that I am not sure about many things when I first entered the officialdom. You must give me some advice."

"This is natural," Chen Gui smiled and said, "The lower-ranking officials have set up stages with three county magistrates, which is also worthy of knowledge. The adults only need to prepare the personal evidence and physical evidence. In the face of the evidence, it is not his turn to cheat. Besides, there are as many as thirty-six kinds of torture instruments in our yamen, including hand holders, foot holders, finger marks, saws, drills, chisels, whips, and sticks. Then they will be given one by one to see when he can survive. It is not his turn to not let him do it."

"Good idea, County Magistrate Chen is indeed very knowledgeable. If it weren't for the guidance of County Magistrate Chen, I wouldn't have made up my mind yet. Now."

"I don't dare, so the subordinate just said casually. Is there any effect? ​​Then I'll say the second thing."

Lu Haoshan smiled, and suddenly his expression changed: "Come on, take down the murderer Chen Gui."

"Yes, sir." Several yamen soldiers rushed into the side hall immediately after hearing this, and tied up their son Chen Gui without saying a word. The person in charge was Cao Hu.

Chen Gui was stunned for a moment and shouted loudly: "What are you doing? You're crazy? I'm Chen Gui, your county magistrate, can you rebel?"

"Hehe, you are the ones you catch," Cao Hu sneered: "It's better not to resist, otherwise, hehe, you'll suffer."

"Yes, County Magistrate Chen said there are dozens of torture instruments. I think Lord Chen won't want to experience them one by one." Lu Haoshan said slowly with a smile on his face.

No, I was fooled, Chen Gui turned pale: The questions asked by County Magistrate Lu just now were all ways to torture the prisoners. He thought he had learned to deal with others, but he didn't expect that he would learn to sell it now and threaten himself immediately. This was shooting himself in the foot.
Chapter completed!