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Chapter 120 Qinghe County Inspection

After sending Dong Jin'er back, Zhang Zhengdao did not go into the room to sit down. When he returned to the Lion Building, he saw that Mrs. Xue was already waiting for him.

Zhang Zhengdao slapped his forehead and remembered what happened to Third Sister Meng. He immediately took the money and followed Aunt Xue to the house of Aunt Yang.

This great aunt of the Yang family really loves money. When the money enough to buy a small house was placed on the table, the old lady smiled happily and agreed.

Sister-in-law Xue once again praised all the benefits of being a high official.

This aunt of the Yang family has no children and has been relying on her nephew and niece for support. Since her nephew's death, although Third Sister Meng has always been filial, she is not as generous as her nephew Yang Zongxi.

Aunt Yang said: "My nephew's wife is so ingenious that she has no choice. I only pity my nephew because the boat capsized and fell into the water, leaving no trace of his body."

"My poor old woman has no one to support her in her old age." Aunt Yang sighed.

When Zhang Zhengdao heard this and understood the reason, he smiled and said: "From now on, my great-aunt's affairs will be my business. I will support her until she is old and ready for the rest of her life."

Sister-in-law Xue also said: "This final gift will definitely come from you."

Aunt Yang said with a smile on her face: "This matter is settled now."

When Zhang Zhengdao saw that the matter was settled, he stood up and said goodbye. Auntie Yang came out with a cane to see her off.

After leaving the yard, Mrs. Xue said happily: "Official, the matter is half done."

Zhang Zhengdao asked: "What's the difference?"

Sister-in-law Xue replied: "Yang Zongxi also has an uncle named Zhang Si. He relies on his nephew Yang Zongbao and wants to take advantage of the woman's family wealth, but it is difficult to do so."

Zhang Zhengdao smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, I'll go find him and give him some money to spend."

Sister-in-law Xue said: "Official, I will go find the eldest lady right away. If it is an auspicious day, I will bring a small sedan to the official's house."

Zhang Zhengdao nodded and said: "When things are done, Mrs. Xue's benefits will be indispensable."

This woman went to find Sister Meng with great joy.

But Zhang Zhengdao thought about it and felt that he was now a person of status and it was not appropriate to take action himself, so he returned to the Lion House and ordered Zhang Liu to bring a few helpers to take care of Zhang Si's matter.

Sitting in the reception room on the third floor, Zhang Zhengdao was thinking about the affairs of the Qinghe County Inspection Department. Cai Jing was true to his word and accepted the gold and gave him an official position.

Although he is a county-level inspection officer, he still oversees hundreds of people. Looking at it, he is only half a head shorter than Qinghe County Magistrate Li Datian.

Although he was stationed three miles outside the city, it was more convenient to do things. Zhang Zhengdao was quite satisfied with this official position.

Tapping his fingers on the desk, Zhang Zhengdao thought of his uncle Wu Kai. He had been working in the inspection camp for a long time, so he naturally understood the situation.

"It seems that we have to rely on my uncle to understand the situation in the village clearly." Zhang Zhengdao pondered secretly.

While I was thinking about things, I saw the waiter downstairs running up and saying: "Official, someone from the county government is here."

Zhang Zhengdao's heart moved, fearing that Cai Jing's "reward" had not arrived.

After going downstairs, he saw that the visitor was Li Waizhuan, an official from the county government. Zhang Zhengdao cupped his hands and said, "It turns out to be Mr. Li. Come to my Lion House. Do you have something wrong?"

Li Waichuan said with a smile: "The little man wants to congratulate the high official."

Seeing Zhang Zhengdao's "confusion", Li Waizhuan continued: "There is an official document from above, appointing a senior official to take up the post of county inspection, and the county magistrate will order a villain to come and invite him."

Zhang Zhengdao replied: "I'm going to change my clothes. Mr. Li will wait a moment."

Li Waizhuan said: "Officials, please give me your permission."

Zhang Zhengdao went to the third floor, changed into clean clothes, took some money, and followed Li Waichuan to the county government office.

In the back office, Magistrate Li Datian was sitting in the main seat, looking Zhang Zhengdao up and down with his eyes.

"I have met the county magistrate, Mr. Zhang." Zhang Zhengdao saluted respectfully.

"I didn't expect that my wise brother, with his hands and eyes, would be recommended by Xianggong Cai." Li Datian said with a smile.

Zhang Zhengdao replied: "We meet by chance."

Li Datian shook his head and said: "As for Wu Song, I know that a good brother is not a thing in the pond."

Zhang Zhengdao said with a smile: "The county magistrate is overly praised."

As the honorable person of the county, Li Datian naturally knew the strangeness of Ximen Qing's death. Combined with the previous Zhuangzi of Shizilou, he guessed it almost exactly.

The young man in front of you should not be underestimated.

Li Datian said: "Wu Qianhu died of illness, and the post of inspector has been vacant for a long time. I originally thought that the new inspector was delayed on the road, but I never thought that the new inspector is actually a good brother."

"It has been more than two years since I took office in Qinghe County. With the help of many big guys, I have achieved some political achievements." Li Datian sighed.

"Under the rule of the county magistrate, the people live and work in peace and contentment." Zhang Zhengdao flattered him.

A smile appeared on Li Datian's face, he nodded with satisfaction and said: "Since my dear brother has won this inspection position, in the future, you and I will work together to help you more."

"This is natural, please support me." Zhang Zhengdao bowed his hand again.

Li Datian summoned the county chief registrar Hua Helu and handed Zhang Zhengdao his official identity, seal, tour calendar, approval letter, and a set of official official uniforms.

Holding these things, Zhang Zhengdao transformed into an inspector of the seventh-level capital, who was in charge of training armored soldiers, patrolling prefectures and towns, and capturing bandits.

"In one year, I will move to another new post. I just hope I can find a good place to go. I also ask my dear brother to help me to maintain the security of the countryside around Qinghe County." Li Datian said seriously.

Zhang Zhengdao replied: "Don't worry, sir. As long as the county's money and grain are allocated in time, the Qinghe County will not be disrupted."

Li Datian obviously understood what Zhang Zhengdao meant, and immediately said to Hua Helu: "The money and food for the inspection village outside the city should be distributed on time every month, and there should be no shortage."

Hua Helu also knew where Zhang Zhengdao's inspection post came from, so he didn't dare to deduct it, and he immediately agreed.

Li Datian remembered something and said again: "Brother, your burden is not light. The imperial court has upgraded your patrol village to a three-county patrol. You can recruit 300 local soldiers to govern Qinghe and Yanggu.

,Rural security in Shouzhang County."

"My dear brother, you are very capable!" Li Datian sighed again and again: "Oh, one more thing, the money and food for the patrol village will be shared by the three counties in the future, please don't forget it, my dear brother."

Zhang Zhengdao was overjoyed. As expected, Cai Jing was paid to do things. He was originally in charge of a hundred soldiers, which made him extremely satisfied. Unexpectedly, he directly upgraded his inspection village to a level that could govern the countryside of three counties.

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"My dear brother, if you meet Xianggong Cai in the future, don't forget to say a few good words to your brother." Li Datian put down his identity and discussed brotherhood with Zhang Zhengdao.

"Mr. Magistrate, do you also know that Mr. Cai is about to become prime minister?" Zhang Zhengdao deliberately revealed the information about Cai Jing's return to prime minister.

Li Datian nodded and said: "To be honest, my dear brother, everyone has already known that Mr. Cai is about to return to the throne."

Zhang Zhengdao smiled and said: "My husband is still well-informed. I only found out about this yesterday after having a drink with Gao An, the young steward in Cai Xianggong's house."

Li Datian was surprised again and asked quickly: "The steward of Xianggong Cai's house was in the county yesterday?"

Zhang Zhengdao nodded and said: "Yes, the senior executive went to Yunzhou for a business trip and stopped by to visit me. He left Qinghe County early this morning."

"Oh, dear brother, you are so wrong. Why didn't you inform brother Fool? You missed the noble man." Li Datian felt regretful.

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