Chapter 4 The second uncle of the distant house
"My brother put on this outfit and then put on this knife. It's really powerful!"
Li Weizheng had already changed into a sack uniform of an official, but the hat was a big black hat of a yamen runner. He had a feather inserted into the hat. He was tall and strong. He wore this uniform and had a long knife on his waist, making him look even more heroic. After the scene just now, Li Weizheng had suddenly realized that in fact, there was no difference between the Ming Dynasty and later generations, such as power struggle and human nature, just pay attention to it.
Seeing that there was no one in the room, he took out a treasure note of ten cents of money from his sleeve and secretly sent it to Qin Dianshi, "Second brother, you have worked hard for me, I have worked hard for me. This is my little intention. Please accept it."
"What are you doing? Just have this kind of heart, so why bother... Alas!" Qin Dianshi refused, but Baochao disappeared in his hands. Perhaps money played a catalytic role. Qin Dianshi's feelings became deeper. He pulled Li Wei and sat down, saying ashamed: "My brother didn't tell you what happened just now. In fact, he had difficulties. Don't blame me for your good brother."
"What do you say in the second brother? Why do I blame me for the second brother? I first came and said that I didn't understand anything. I hope my second brother will support me in the future."
Li Weizheng was extremely sincere, and Qin Dianshi nodded secretly, "This fifth brother Li has made great progress, so I can support him."
He pondered for a moment and said earnestly: "You must have seen the conflict between County Magistrate Li and Chief Yang just now. In fact, this is Ming Dou. They are not scary. In fact, the real terrible person is County Magistrate Zhang."
‘Magistrate Zhang?’ A sickly image appeared in Li Weizheng’s mind with a rosacea nose. He couldn’t tell him where he was scared. Seeing that he didn’t believe it, Qin Dianshi smiled bitterly and said, “You will understand in the future that the reason why I dare not tell you these things in advance is that I am afraid that County Magistrate Zhang will see your relationship with me. Don’t look at him with his eyes closed, in fact, his heart is like a mirror. I have to be extremely careful!”
Qin Dianshi said it very implicitly. He actually means that he was afraid that County Magistrate Zhang had also taken away the money from Yuanwai, so he doubted what he had to do with County Magistrate Li. In fact, he knew Li Yuanwai because he often dealt with grain collection and had nothing to do with County Magistrate Li, but he was a member of County Magistrate Zhang and had to avoid this.
Li Wei was unable to understand the various relationships in the Linhuai County Government, including the position of Qin Dianshi in front of him. He did not dare to ask too much, so he changed the topic and laughed: "Second Brother Qin, I don't know where I live, how to eat normally, and those who are on duty on duty. I have to ask my second brother for more advice."
Seeing that he was smart, Qin Dianshi liked him even more. He laughed and said, "There is one thing I want to tell you first. Your name is a yamen runner, but he is actually an official position. The yamen runner serves as a servant, or has been a business for generations, and his status is very low. But you are not, the minor official in your county, and I am my deputy. I am in charge of arrest and criminal prison. You are in charge of the county security and prevent troublemakers from causing trouble. Although there is a yamen runner's house, you cannot live in it. You have to find a house by yourself. As for meals, the county yamen will take care of one meal at noon and take care of yourself at night. Finally, you are on duty. The six yamen in our county have their own clerks and servants, and they are divided into county magistrates and chief clerks. You and I are directly under the magistrate. Zhang County has already handed you over to me, so let's go with your brother in the future!"
Li Weizheng suddenly understood his position. Qin Dianshi was the director of the county public security bureau in later generations. He was formally organized by the imperial court, and he was the captain of the urban management team that everyone called for.
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Today is Li Weizheng's first day at work, and he is a report on his post. He basically just met his boss, learned about the situation, and had no specific job. After lunch, a yamen runner named Wang Sanbao took him to find a house. Along the way, Wang Sanbao carefully pleased him. He gradually learned some secret matters that Qin Dianshi had never told him. His position was originally done by Yang Zhuzhu's brother-in-law. Because he was too ruthless in blackmailing the shop, he was caught by the county magistrate Li to report to the magistrate.
The brother-in-law of the book was removed from his post, and County Magistrate Li wanted to recommend his nephew to replace him, but his nephew was only nineteen years old and was not yet in his prime. In order to occupy this position first, County Magistrate Li temporarily pulled him out to replace him, and at the same time he could also take some money from Mr. Li. In other words, he could only be a city management team leader for at most half a year. After half a year, he had to pack up his quilt and get out, or actually go to the station yamen runner, holding the "silent" and "avoidance" signs all day long.
Although he had a deeper understanding of the darkness of society, Li Weizheng didn't care. He originally wanted to use this internship period to adapt to the Ming Dynasty and then find his own opportunities. He had six hundred years of experience than the Ming Dynasty. How could he be willing to be the captain of a small county urban management team who didn't even have an official position?
Due to his identity, the house was quickly found. Not far from the county government office, it was a single courtyard along the river. The landlord was a big businessman and only charged him three hundred cents of rent a month, including a supper. On the first day of Li Wei's tenure, he experienced the ups and downs of the world again and again.
As soon as the sky was getting dark, a man who looked like a housekeeper found him. His distant second uncle, County Magistrate Li, invited him to dinner.
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The full name of Li County Magistrate is Li Miao. He is from a juren. Of course, he is from the county. He has a wealthy family and seems to have a somewhat skewed relationship with Li Weizheng's family. Even they themselves cannot tell what it is. However, he has a distant relative in the deep mountains. Since he became the county magistrate, Li Yuanwai was naturally happy to know him, a distant brother.
Perhaps because of his position, County Magistrate Li has always attached great importance to money. In other words, spending money to treat guests to dinner today was the first time in three years. To put it, he wanted to chat with his distant nephew and talk about the way of becoming an official.
Because it was his own people, County Magistrate Li’s treats seemed very cost-effective. He had a plate of fried bean sprouts, a plate of fried vegetables, a bowl of stewed radish, and a bowl of boiled tofu in white water. Of course, the soup in four dishes and one soup was indispensable. A large pot of clear soup made of a green onion, which was called "The Green Dragon Crossing the River". Of course, wine must not be missing, but County Magistrate Li said that he was in poor health. The doctor repeatedly reminded him not to drink, so he changed it to two cups of clear tea, and using tea instead of wine is also a kind of elegance!
"Oh! My Ming officials' salary is low and the hospitality is not good. Don't be surprised by nephew." County Magistrate Li sighed, picked up a piece of tofu and put it in his mouth, and said vaguely: "If you don't save a little, you will really have to drink the northwest wind."
Although Li County Magistrate Li was a little stingy, Li Weizheng didn't care too much, and he didn't really come to have a meal. After all, he gave him the fat man. Although there was some use of it, he was still a big help from his father. He should pay it back if he owes favors. This is a natural thing. Thinking deeper, Li County Magistrate Li is a high-ranking official in the county. He will go out to explore sooner or later, but he must leave a connection for his father.
Li Wei smiled and quietly stuffed an envelope containing a hundred coins into a bowl of boiled white tofu. He then picked up the teacup and praised sincerely: "Uncle II is famous, and my nephew has heard of it for a long time. When I saw it today, I am indeed well-known. Come on! I respect my second uncle for a cup."
County Magistrate Li glanced at the envelope and couldn't help but secretly praised Li Wei for being a human being. He was very helpful in his heart. He narrowed his eyes and smiled, "I'm so proud. Today I'm invited my nephew to dinner. One is to talk about family affection, and the other is to tell my nephew how to be an official."
Li Wei was solemn, and he stood up and bowed deeply and said, "My nephew is young and doesn't know anything. I hope my second uncle will give me more advice."
County Magistrate Li's face gradually became serious, "You have also seen the situation today. The Chief Yang Zhuang was so mean and hated Wei's uncle deeply. This is because his brother-in-law extorted and slaughtered the people when he took office as a nephew. I really couldn't stand it, so I told the county magistrate to remove him from his brother-in-law and made enemies with him. So on the eve of his nephew's appointment, I brought you here to warn you that you must be law-abiding and be honest and honest, and never ruin your reputation as a uncle."
Of course, Li Weizheng knew very well that he was just a placeholder for him. If he ruined his reputation, his nephew would be out of the way. After thinking about it, his face could not be revealed. He quickly bowed and said, "My nephew must take the second uncle as a model and will never do corruption."
County Chief Li laughed loudly. He looked at the envelope on the table. It was not appropriate to place it there, if someone saw it.
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He immediately smiled at Li Weizheng and said, "Come on! My nephew will come with me to the study and I will give you a painting for my uncle."
Generally speaking, the superior gives calligraphy and paintings to the subordinates has two meanings. On the level, this is an elegant act, while the other meaning is definitely a hint, that is, he will regard him as his confidant. Of course, for Li County Chief Li, there is a third meaning in addition to these two, and he needs an opportunity to receive the gift.
County Chief Li was a juren, and his calligraphy and paintings were of course excellent. He took Li Wei into the elegant study room, pointed to the wall and posted calligraphy and paintings, and laughed: "Someone once paid 200 guan to buy a calligraphy and painting for me, but I wouldn't sell it."
Li Wei suddenly understood his fourth meaning, 'One of his calligraphy and paintings is worth 200 guan.'
He was stunned for a moment and quickly smiled, "Uncle Second's calligraphy and paintings are so valuable, why do I want it so idle? Otherwise, I will come to pay New Year's greetings to my second uncle again during the Chinese New Year, how about it?"
County Magistrate Li’s smile became even stronger. This distant nephew is indeed sensible and knows how to release water to raise fish. Maybe he can really become his right-hand man. It’s better to find him a good job in half a year! Since he has to collect money from someone to pay for money, he certainly cannot hide his personal information. County Magistrate Li quickly walked to the corner and opened a box and smiled and said, “These are my proud works in the past two years. They can be called the best. They never go with others easily. Nephew might as well choose one.”
Li Wei was walking forward with a respectful look, flipping through the box, picking out a freehand picture of the bright moon rising from the east, and seeing a thousand miles of rivers and mountains as picturesque, a bright moon rising from the beginning, and the fisherman's evening boat by the river was indeed very artistic. The upper left corner of the painting reads eight words "Thousand miles of rivers and mountains, the bright moon rising from the beginning". The font is round and has the style of a great man. There is also a red mark in the lower corner, "Li Miao".
"I have good eyesight. Someone once bought this painting for 300 yuan, but I will never sell it." County Magistrate Li sighed repeatedly, as if Li Wei was picking up his representative work.
Li Wei put away the painting and smiled faintly, "Don't worry, I must have this painting covered well and regarded it as a treasure of my family."
"Okay, it's getting late, so I won't keep you anymore. Be careful when my nephew returns."
Li Wei was rumbling in his stomach, but he had actually wanted to say goodbye.
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Chapter completed!