After exchanging swords with each other, the relationship between Xiang Kang and Zhou County Magistrate was certainly closer. Although his words were still a little polite, the topics of conversation gradually became more and more. First, Zhou County Magistrate inquired about Xiang Kang's life experience and Xiang Kang told him the truth. During this period, he deliberately mentioned some interesting stories that happened when the Xiang family moved to Xiaxiang. He tried to speak with relish, which made Zhou County Magistrate listen very engagingly and did not feel bored because the topic was actually not nutritious.

Then, he asked about some of the Zhou County Magistrates' details from Feng Zhong, and pretended to be curious to find out whether the Zhou County Magistrate, who was born in Zhou, had any special relationship with the Western Zhou royal family. As a result, the Zhou County Magistrate was straightforward and admitted that his ancestors were just a minor official in the Zhou Dynasty palace. He changed his surname because of his origin. He also talked about the Zhou Dynasty's Nine Cauldrons under Xiang Kang's intentional or unintentional teasing, saying that he was full of elegance and proud.

Then, Xiang Kang quietly extended the topic to the respect that the Western Zhou royal family had once been respected by the countries in the Spring and Autumn Period, but this happened to touch the itch in the heart of the Zhou County Magistrate, which made Zhou County Magistrate, who was very proud of his origin, talk to Xiang Kang even more enthusiastically and enjoyable.

However, Xiang Kang also underestimated the Zhou County Magistrate. After several rounds of repeated recurrences, Zhou County Magistrate gradually realized that he was actually led by Xiang Kang and was unwilling to fall into a passive position. At the same time, in order to test Xiang Kang's true talent, Zhou County Magistrate cleverly changed the topic and suddenly mentioned the current affairs today, and said casually: "Young Master Xiang must be very concerned about the current affairs today. I wonder what the young master thinks is the first thing that is today?"

"I'm starting to test for me." Xiang Kang understood in his heart, but his face remained silent, and he answered: "Report to the county master, I believe that the most important thing today should be how the new emperor governs, whether to continue the old laws of the previous emperor? Should I rest with the people? Or will I continue to carry forward the achievements of the previous emperor?"

"This man is so singular." County Magistrate Zhou's heart was shocked, and Xiang Kang dared to mention Qin Ershi's policy. After a little calculation, County Magistrate Zhou asked tentatively: "Mr. Xiang, in your opinion, how can you control the world by politics now?"

"Of course, we should rest with the people." Xiang Kang answered directly without making any taboos - because Qin II had just ascended the throne and had not officially started a series of backward actions. Then Xiang Kang said: "Although the former emperor had great achievements and benefited thousands of years, since the Spring and Autumn Period, the world has been turbulent for hundreds of years, and the people are exhausted and life is devastated, and it is not possible for the former emperor to recover. Therefore, the younger generation believes that the new emperor should rest with the people, benefit the people, and give the people time to rest and recuperate and restore vitality. Only in this way can the Qin Dynasty be peaceful and prosperous and glorious forever."

After all, he was the head of a county and had more major events in the court than ordinary people. So after hearing Xiang Kang's words, the magistrate Zhou was speechless and could not help but remember all kinds of inside information from Xianyang. After a moment of pause, the magistrate Zhou did not dare to continue this topic and changed his words and said, "I wonder if the young master has heard that the inner story Meng Tian has died of poisoning because of suspected rebellion?"

"What? Meng Tian is dead?" Being among the people, Xiang Kang had never heard of this important news before. At this moment, County Magistrate Zhou suddenly mentioned it, Xiang Kang couldn't help but feel a sudden blow, and he blurted out and asked back. Then Xiang Kang looked at County Magistrate Zhou quietly and said to himself: "This guy is not very brave. He dares to raise such a sensitive topic with a stranger I just met."

County Magistrate Zhou nodded to answer Xiang Kang's rhetoric. Xiang Kang hesitated for a moment and said, "If the crime of treason is true, then Meng Tian deserves the crime, but he just doesn't know what the county magistrate thinks."

"This kid actually gave me a way to advance and retreat." County Magistrate Zhou was a little amused and crying, but he didn't dare to talk deeply about this topic. He could only say vaguely: "Young Master is right. If Meng Tian's crime is true, then he deserves the crime."

After exploring each other, they found that the other party was very cautious in their words and did not dare to comment on major events in the court at will. The atmosphere of the conversation between Xiang Kang and Zhou County Magistrate was inevitably a little depressed. Fortunately, Zhou County Magistrate did not intend to end it, and asked Xiang Kang again: "Young Master Xiang, do you know what your opinion is on the administration of this official as the minister?"

"What kind of talent and virtue are you? How dare you evaluate the county magistrate?" Xiang Kang said modestly, and then said: "However, compared with the county magistrate of Lingxian County in the neighboring county, the county magistrate can definitely be regarded as a good parent who loves and protects the people. The subordinates can be governed by the county magistrate, which is a blessing for the people of the people."

"Oh, how do you see it?"

No one doesn’t like to listen to good things, and Zhou County Magistrate was no exception. He quickly asked Xiang Kang why. Fortunately, Xiang Kang was not flattering. He immediately summarized the previous incident of Ling County officials from the Yu family to take advantage of the robbery, and compared it with Zhou County Magistrate’s subordinate officials and said, “... It is completely different from Ling County. Under the rule of County Master, you have never heard of anything like that. This shows that the talent of the County Master’s subordinates is not only as honest as water and spotless as clean, but also allows the officials of the lower court to follow the rules and regulations, and do not violate the people. Therefore, I firmly believe that County Master’s future is bound to be far above Ling County Magistrate. If you can get the support of noble people, it will definitely be unlimited!”

After saying that, Xiang Kang added with a smile and said, "Saying another word of flattery to the county magistrate, it is too aggrieved to compare with the county magistrate of Ling County."

The Zhou County Magistrate laughed and was very satisfied with Xiang Kang's flattery. Then the Zhou County Magistrate asked several questions to test Xiang Kang's talent. Xiang Kang answered in a row, neither arrogant nor deliberately low-key, and at the same time had great insight. The Zhou County Magistrate nodded repeatedly and looked at Xiang Kang's ever-presented attitude. There was no way, the advantage of the time traveler was placed here, and a little knowledge was thrown out, which was unique insights that had accumulated more than two thousand years of history. If Xiang Kang was admitted to the Zhou County Magistrate in this regard, he would be too sorry for the time traveler's identity.

After asking Xiang Kang another question about how to use politics and the people, he found that the answer given by Xiang Kang was still quite reasonable. County Magistrate Zhou temporarily stopped the conversation and calculated for a while before asking Xiang Kang: "Mr. Xiang, you are so knowledgeable and talented, and have unique views on civil affairs, but you are buried in the people. Is it a pity?"

"What does the county magistrate mean?" Xiang Kang really didn't understand the implicit meaning of Zhou County Magistrate.

"I wonder if the young master is willing to be an official?" Zhou County Magistrate confessed and said very directly: "If the young master intends to join the official position, I can recruit the young master as an official in the county to help me benefit the people."

Inheriting the memory left by Xiang Kang in the last Xiang Kang, Xiang Kang knew what it was - that is, after the government understood your abilities, he took the initiative to promote you to serve as an official. But Xiang Kang really thought that the magistrate Zhou would take the initiative to recruit himself as an official, and he never thought of being a lackey for Qin Ershi. So after the magistrate Zhou suddenly asked this question, Xiang Kang couldn't help but feel confused and didn't know how to decide.

After thinking more carefully, Xiang Kang found that he should not accept the kindness of Zhou County Magistrate. There are three main reasons: First, the Qin Dynasty was very strict in the management of officials. Being an official was equivalent to losing personal freedom. He was strictly controlled by the government, and he had to help Qin Ershi take the initiative to do something wrong and ruin his reputation. Liu was unwilling to harm the people too much, so he voluntarily abandoned his official position and went to the mountains to become a bandit.

The second reason is that Xiang Kang knew very well that County Magistrate Zhou admired him quite well, but he did not attach great importance to him. He kindly proposed to recommend him to the government, but he wanted to use his talents and abilities to help him govern the people. He just treated himself as a helper and could not be trusted. If he accepted it, it would not only lower the evaluation of County Magistrate Zhou's evaluation of himself, but also had to receive a favor from County Magistrate Zhou. If he had any questions in the future, he would have no way to speak.

The third reason is the simplest. Xiang Liang and Xiang Yu will soon rebel. If Xiang Kang accepts the kindness of County Magistrate Zhou, he will definitely be suspicious and prevented. He may also be suddenly taken down by the government at any time and beheaded, which is far from being safe in hiding among the people.

Taking these concerns into consideration, Xiang Kang quickly made up his mind and shook his head and said, "Thank you for your kindness. I am used to being free and casual. I have no intention of entering the officialdom. Please let the county master be in a state of affairs."

"Young Master really doesn't have this plan?" Zhou County Magistrate was very surprised and said, "If you become an official, you will not only have the glory in front of you, but you can still get a fortune every month, and you don't have to serve in the military service. There are many benefits. Countless people are trying to become an official. You are not moved at all, so you?"

"I am used to being lazy and don't want to be tired of the case." Xiang Kang replied with a smile: "So the county magistrate forgives the crime. I'd better give this opportunity to others."

County Magistrate Zhou widened his eyes. Feng Zhong, who was sitting in the lower head, shook his eyes as if he was wiping his neck. He kept complaining that Xiang Kang was ignorant of politeness and did not want the opportunity to be an official in front of him for free. Xiang Kang also noticed Feng Zhong's small moves, but pretended not to see it.

Still being exposed by Xiang Kang, although he was very surprised by Xiang Kang's ignorance, but after confirming that Xiang Kang was really unwilling to bow down for three dou of rice, County Magistrate Zhou couldn't help but look up at Xiang Kang again - the capable of calmly rejecting such temptation, County Magistrate Zhou had only heard of it before, but he had never seen it before. So after nodding, County Magistrate Zhou said: "Since that's the case, the official will not force it. However, if the young master changes his mind that day, he can speak to me at any time. I sincerely appreciate the young master's talent and knowledge."

"Thank you for your love, I will remember it in my heart." Xiang Kang's tone was quite sincere, and he really admired the Zhou County Magistrate in front of him who was quite good at officials and people. After saying that, Xiang Kang suddenly glanced at Feng Zhong, who was already full of disappointment, and his heart moved, and bowed and said, "County Master, I am taking the liberty, I want to ask you something, but I don't know if the County Master can agree."

"Please tell me, my son." County Magistrate Zhou replied casually.

"Please give me a favor and give me, Feng Zhong, the eldest brother Feng." Xiang Kang pointed at Feng Zhong with his fingers.

"What?"

"What?!"

The magistrate Zhou and Feng Zhong spoke out at the same time, and then Feng Zhong was of course full of ecstasy and wished he could rush over to kiss Xiang Kang on the spot. Xiang Kang said with striking remarks: "My eldest brother Feng, I, a senior brother, have been the head of the Shiling Pavilion for many years. He has always been diligent in the office and has a good official voice, but he lacks opportunities and has never had the opportunity to show his strength. I feel sorry for him from the bottom of my heart. Today I am honored to visit the county master and want to ask the county master to be kind and give me, Brother Feng, to help me."

Hearing such words, Feng Zhong certainly wanted to kiss Xiang Kang even more - good brother! Unfortunately, County Magistrate Zhou was a little unmoved, and sighed and said, "Young Master Xiang, it's not that I don't give you this face, it's that Feng Zhong lacks merits and rewards for his lack of merits, I'm afraid that the people below will not accept it."

"The county magistrate forgives the crime, please allow me to speak out boldly." Xiang Kangzhen said in a remarkable manner: "I am foolish to believe that Brother Feng's lack of achievements is his greatest achievement."

"What does your son mean?" County Magistrate Zhou became interested again.

"Because Brother Feng is the head of the pavilion." Xiang Kang said in a deep voice: "The position of the head of the pavilion is responsible for the security of the pavilion and arresting bandits. There is no dazzling political achievements, which just proves that the head of the pavilion is peaceful and the people live and work in peace and contentment, and there are no bandits doing evil. On the contrary, if the head of the pavilion has outstanding political achievements, catch a few thieves today and get a few bandits tomorrow, wouldn't it mean that the head of the pavilion is rampant and the people are suffering? Otherwise, the head of the pavilion went there to catch so many bandits?"

After saying that, Xiang Kang added another sentence and said, "Please think about it. If Brother Feng had outstanding achievements and caught thieves and took thieves at Shiling Pavilion every day, shouldn't you be worried that the people in Shiling Pavilion were corrupt and the people were harassed by bandits, which would affect the peace and stability of the entire Xiaxiang County?"

The magistrate Zhou was speechless, and then he realized that Feng Zhong, the incompetent pavilion chief, was actually doing well, at least not causing trouble for himself, which affected his official reputation and political achievements in the lower court. Feng Zhong was both nervous and excited, and while grateful to Xiang Kang in his heart, he desperately wanted the magistrate Zhou to open his mouth and promise to promote himself.

County Magistrate Zhou did not disappoint Feng Zhong. After careful consideration, County Magistrate Zhou finally nodded and said, "Young Master Xiang said it is good. Although Feng Zhong has not made any achievements, he is the pavilion chief responsible for arresting thieves. As long as the people under his rule can live and work in peace, not pick up the leftovers on the road and not close their doors at night, it is his greatest achievement! Well, I promise you that I will reconsider the appointment of Feng Zhong."

"Brother Xiang Kang!" Feng Zhong shouted in his heart. In addition to gratitude, the only thing left was touching when he looked at Xiang Kang, and kept shouting in his heart, "Good brother! I once took someone to search your house, and planned to arrest your uncle and ask for confession. You actually repay me like this! I didn't expect you to repay me like this! Good brother, don't worry, I will never forget your goodness in this life! I will never forget your kindness in repaying your grudges with kindness!"
Chapter completed!