"Master Xu?" The visitor's expression changed from joyful to gloomy in just three breaths. "May I ask, the county magistrate, where did Master Xu come from?"
Who is so bold as to dare to steal something from the Wang family in Fucheng?
The new county magistrate was not afraid of him, and said calmly, "He is an outstanding student I found in the county. He is talented in literature, intelligent and transparent, and is very suitable to be my master."
"Really?" The visitor held up the document, "But Master Xu doesn't seem to want to be your company. He didn't even take the fingerprint."
In the Dayu Dynasty, any written contract needed to be fingerprinted and then go through the official office before it could take effect.
There is only handwriting on this document, but no fingerprints, and there is no official red seal. It is obviously a document that has not yet taken effect.
The new county magistrate's face dropped.
It's true that he didn't look for Xu Mo because he hadn't decided whether to disturb their brothers, but now it seemed that it was impossible not to look for him.
"Wang Xi, go and invite Mr. Xu here. Just say that we talked all night long yesterday and missed the last step." The new county magistrate's tone was cold and indifferent.
Wang Xi's scalp tightened, knowing that the county magistrate was serious, so he quickly took a few government officials over and "invited" Xu Mo, who was in class at the school.
At the gate of the county government office.
Wearing a fine cloth robe and standing upright, Xu Mo held a book in one hand and frowned at the scene in front of him.
"Master Xu is here." When the new county magistrate saw him, a smile broke out on his face, "We talked all night long, and after much thought, you are the most suitable person to be the master of Xieyang County in this entire county. I believe Master Xu. He will also be willing to work for the welfare of the people and seek good fortune for the county."
Xu Mo, "..."
Although he has some brains, he can't test people like this.
When did the county magistrate become so familiar with him?
"I am very loyal to you, Master Xu. As long as you put your fingerprint on this document, your affairs from now on will be my business." The new county magistrate continued to promise, his eyes seemed to be cramped.
Xu Mo continued to remain silent.
He already knew roughly what it was about, but the content of the document was unknown. Out of the caution of a scholar, he could not make random marks.
The new county magistrate was quite smart, so he put the document into his hand and clasped his hands together in a gesture of supplication.
Xu Mo briefly read the contents twice.
It said that he was fair and intelligent, suitable to be the master of Xieyang County, and was given a hundred taels of silver every year...
Wait, a hundred taels of silver.
Xu Mo was startled, remembering that most of Jiang Sheng's small treasury was taken away by Fang Heng, and he had been feeling depressed these past few days. If he could get a hundred taels of silver into his account, he would smile again.
He closed the document and no longer hesitated, "Can I have some ink pad?"
Wang Xi presented it with sharp eyes.
Xu Mo dipped his thumb lightly, and then left his fingerprints on the document.
The new county magistrate beamed with joy. He took out the official seal of the Xieyang County Magistrate from his pocket and stamped it with a click. This bright road was over.
The visitor's face had turned black to carbon.
I've seen people refuse politely, but I've never seen someone so polite, hiring a new master in front of him.
"Bian Wenxuan, you have gone too far." He called the new county magistrate by his first name, "We are relatives."
Thousands of miles apart, brothers-in-law after brothers-in-law, cousins after cousins, relatives who died and mourned but couldn't even name them.
Bian Wenxuan rolled his eyes and began to call him by his name, "Sun Quanzhu, I already have a master, can't you see?"
"You..." Sun Quanzhu almost had a heart attack, "Why is this person?"
What he meant was, why should Xu Mo fight against the Wang family? They were in-laws of the Wang family in Fucheng and the Fang family in Fengjing, an absolutely big family.
In Bian Wenxuan's ears, he asked what advantages Xu Mo had, "Have you ever seen a twelve-year-old scholar? You, Sun Quanzhu, have been taking exams for more than thirty years and you are still a child. How can you compare with Master Xu?"
Sun Quanzhu took two steps back, covering his chest, completely speechless.
This person is too confused and cannot communicate at all.
"Okay, okay." He gritted his teeth, "Are you determined to go against the Wang family? Don't forget, there is also a girl from the Wang family in the Bian family!"
Xu Mo suddenly raised his eyes.
Bian Wenxuan suppressed his laughter and said, "There is nothing I can do. Master Xu is too good. Next time the Wang family will send a scholar, or it will be better to raise people. I will definitely sell the Wang family's face."
Sun Quanzhu, "..."
Whose family's master of civil affairs neglects to be a good official and comes to be a master in a small county?
Knowing that he had no hope of taking office, he stopped talking nonsense and left holding his chest.
The tense situation at the gate of the county government office returned to tranquility, and the surrounding people who were watching were also dispersed.
Xu Mo clutched the book tightly and was about to say goodbye.
Wang Xi on the side suddenly beat the gongs and drums, and led several government officials to sing a congratulatory speech, "Happy welcome to the master, welcome to the master, congratulations to the master!"
Xu Mo, "..."
Bian Wenxuan also felt a little embarrassed, scratching his head and not knowing what to do.
Wang Xi finally finished singing. He stammered and looked at Xu Mo, "Well... if you don't want to be a master, you can tear up this document."
Wang Xi on the side was stunned and roared wildly in his heart: No, no, no, you are so unreliable. We need a master who can serve the country and the people. Don't leave.
Under everyone's gaze, Xu Mo looked around and sighed.
If he were in another place, he would definitely not agree to being a master while distracted.
But this is Xieyang County, the city that parents truly love, the hometown that reminds people of their dreams even though they are thousands of miles away from home, and the land where brothers and sisters meet.
"I can't always be the master of Xieyang County." Xu Mo raised his head and said softly, "But before I go to the examination, I will do my best for the people of Xieyang County."
"There is also the amount of money on the document, which cannot be missing."
As soon as the words fell, Xu Mo left. Even though he had not yet grown up, he was still tall and tall, with a youthful look, spirit and composure, talent and pride.
Bian Wenxuan was stunned. It took him a long time to come to his senses and grinned, "I am really smart. Not only did I politely reject the Wang family, I also successfully recruited such an outstanding master."
Wang Xi opened his mouth slightly, "Is everything according to your plan today?"
Darling, when did you become so smart?
Bian Wenxuan touched his smooth chin and returned to the county government office proudly without saying a word.
That night.
In the small courtyard.
Jiang Sheng and his four brothers asked in unison, "What? Is the eldest brother going to be the master of Xieyang County?"
Facing five pairs of big bright eyes, Xu Mo nodded gently.
Then, the courtyard was in chaos.
Some people are happy, some are worried, some are incredible, and some are happy.
"Brother is so awesome, he will be the parent officer of Xieyang County from now on." Jiang Sheng didn't know the difference between the master and the county magistrate, and his face was full of admiration.
Fang Heng was worried, "My eldest brother will have to take the imperial examination in the future. If I become a master and delay my studies, I will lose more than I gain."
Chang Yan thought more deeply, "This time the Bian County Magistrate hired the eldest brother in front of the Wang family, I'm afraid it will lead to more revenge."
Only Zheng Ruqian could not help but be happy, stamping his feet and saying, "Great, great, we can finally collude with government and business!"
The second brother always has the ability to attract everyone's attention with just one sentence.
While everyone in the small courtyard was attacking him, Wen Zhiyun quietly turned around and lost his mind in the quiet street.
