The Golden County Magistrate

The county government office in Qingshan County has never had the rule of going to work on time.

Because Chen Yan likes to sleep in, he always sleeps until he wakes up naturally, and other positions in the county government office are naturally the same.

The so-called superiors follow the example, which is probably the case.

However, Qingshan County is relatively peaceful, and the people rarely need the county government office to try cases, so they are not surprised by this.

When Tang Shuo brought Bai Xiang and Wu Handong to the gate of the county government office, he looked at the sun that had risen above his head, and then looked at the locked gate of the county government office, and looked at each other in surprise.

"Is today a day of rest?"

Tang Shuo looked surprised.

Normally, at this time, the government office would have started working long ago.

"Your Highness, Tang Yun has suspended the rest of the government office after the war. There is no rest day now. I am afraid that there will be a chance to take a holiday only during the Chinese New Year."

Bai Xiang reminded.

After hearing Bai Xiang's reminder, he suddenly remembered that he had complained about Tang Yun at that time, saying that Tang Yun's behavior would disgust the clerks of many government offices in Da Zhou.

"Why is it not open yet?"

Tang Shuo pointed to the gate of Qingshan County Government Office and asked.

Originally, he thought that the magistrate of Qingshan County was a talent and an able official.

Being able to manage a small Qingshan County so well, and the people's lives are much richer than those in other places, it is absolutely impossible if it is not an able official.

Unexpectedly, the first time I came to Qingshan County Government Office, I saw that the county government from top to bottom was absent from work.

"I don't know." Bai Xiang was also very puzzled.

At this time, a yamen runner walked out of the county government office, yawned, and lazily pushed open the door of the county government office. After glancing left and right, he arranged the sword on his waist, and then the whole person was like an old monk in meditation, staring blankly at the front.

"Is this the yamen runner on duty to guard the gate?"

Tang Shuo looked dazed.

This standing posture is too loose.

And the grooming is not up to standard.

Is this how the Qingshan County government trains its subordinates?

Tang Shuo suddenly felt that it was too early to conclude that Chen Yan was a talent and a good county magistrate.

Thinking about it, he winked at Wu Handong beside him.

Wu Handong understood, walked forward and asked, "Brother official."

The yamen runner glanced at Wu Handong, looked him up, and replied indifferently, "Ask directly if you have anything to say."

Wu Handong was angry. Back then, I was the guard commander of the prince's mansion and a fourth-rank military officer. How could a small yamen runner dare to look down on me?

Times have changed, and now it is not possible.

He was now a wanted criminal of the imperial court. It was already a luxury to have a full meal and a good night's sleep.

Thinking of this, he could not help but feel sad.

After sorting out his mood, he said, "My young master wants to see County Magistrate Chen for something. Can you let him know?"

The yamen runner's eyes lit up when he heard it.

The master had instructed that if the officials of Qingshan County could introduce foreign merchants to him and the business was successful, the officials could receive rewards according to the size of the business.

In the words of the master, this is called bonus incentive.

Moreover, the master also said that in today's Qingshan County, everything is centered on economic construction.

Making money is the most important thing.

"Foreign merchants?"

The yamen runner's tone became much better.

"Uh, it counts!"

Wu Handong pondered for a moment.

"What do you mean by counts?" The yamen runner was a little puzzled.

Wu Handong thought for a moment and said, "My young master does want to do a business with the county magistrate."

The yamen runner showed joy, "Since you want to talk about business, then we welcome you. Wait a minute, I will go in and report."

At this time, Chen Yan had just finished breakfast, or more accurately, lunch.

He was enjoying the massage of Lu Qing'er's soft hands leisurely, but was suddenly interrupted by the yamen runner, and he was obviously a little unhappy.

"What's the matter? Don't you know that I'm having a meal?"

The yamen runner thought, haven't you finished eating?

Chen Yan didn't have much of a sense of superiors and subordinates. When he was in a good mood, he would joke with these yamen runners. Therefore, whether it was the yamen runners or the soldiers in the county yamen, they respected Chen Yan very much, because each of them had received a lot of benefits from Chen Yan, but at the same time, they were not very afraid of Chen Yan.

Because in Chen Yan's view, using fear to control subordinates was the most stupid behavior.

"There is a foreign merchant who wants to discuss a business with you."

The yamen runner reported.

He also added, "It seems to be a big deal. Judging from the appearance and temperament of the young man, he should be of good status. Although his clothes are quite tattered, he looks like he should be aHe deliberately concealed his identity. A young man from an ordinary family doesn't have that kind of temperament. "

When Chen Yan heard this, he immediately became interested.

Since he is a merchant, he is here to give money.

If someone comes to give you money, you should welcome him.

"Okay, take the guest to the living room behind the county hall."

The living room behind the county hall has always been where Chen Yan meets guests.

"Okay! "

The yamen runner's face lit up. If the deal was successful, he would get a bonus, which was great.

In the living room behind the county government hall, Chen Yan saw the visitor.

Originally, he thought the yamen runner was talking nonsense, but when he saw the visitor, he felt that the yamen runner was right.

The clothes of several people were clean, but a little torn.

The clothes of the leader of the company seemed to be of good material, but they were torn in several places. However, the whole person looked fair and had a good temperament. It was obvious that he was spoiled.

It was strange. This young man didn't look like someone who would wear torn clothes.

Chen Yan thought about it and felt that it might be true as the yamen runner said. This young man deliberately wore shabby clothes to conceal his identity.

"It's our first meeting. What are your names? What's the matter with you meeting me? "

Chen Yan asked with a smile.

Tang Shuo smiled lightly and bowed slightly in a rather elegant manner, making people feel like being bathed in spring breeze.

"I came here today to do a business with County Magistrate Chen."

"Business? I wonder what business you are interested in in Qingshan County?"

Chen Yan has always been welcoming to businessmen.

He has a principle that no matter who he does business with, he must make the most money.

Tang Shuo did not directly state his purpose, but answered the question irrelevantly: "To be honest, this is the first time for me to come to Qingshan County, and I admire County Magistrate Chen's governance ability. Logically speaking, with County Magistrate Chen's ability, he should have been valued and promoted by the court."

Chen Yan was stunned. Just do business, why talk about these things?

But before they talked for a few words, they couldn't just drive people away, so they agreed: "Qingshan County is good, I like it. "

Tang Shuo showed a happy expression. Qingshan County is good. Do you like it? Only a fool would believe such words.

Which official doesn't want to be promoted?

Especially those with outstanding abilities like Chen Yan.

He said that he didn't want to be promoted because he liked Qingshan County. In fact, he had other ideas in his mind.

"With the ability of County Magistrate Chen, it can be said that he is wasting his talent to govern Qingshan County alone."

Chen Yan smiled easily, but he was alert in his heart. Generally speaking, people who flatter others as soon as they meet each other probably have other purposes.