The square in front of the county government office in Yanchipu was bustling with people. They were all waiting for the hero's return. After Liangchuan went on a tour, he finally came back. People started setting off firecrackers. Two big drums were set up in front of the county government office. The drum master beat the drums happily and the suona craftsmen played happily.
The yamen officer led Liang Chuan's horse to a stop when he was still some distance away from the magistrate. Liang Chuan turned over and dismounted. His legs were so numb that he couldn't feel anything. He staggered and almost lost his balance. Several government officials around him hurriedly stepped forward to support Liang Chuan.
Song Guangdou was very polite to Corporal Xian. When Liang Chuan couldn't move, he came up to him, giving others a good impression of being close to the people. Although a pair of veteran hands were withered, they were still strong enough to support Liang Chuan's arms.
"Master, this is a joke. This is my first time riding a horse. I'm not used to it yet. Both of my thighs don't work anymore." Liang Chuan himself felt a little embarrassed. In front of so many people, luckily he was in good health, otherwise My legs are about to start shaking.
Song Guangdou didn't have the knowledge to show him, he only had to do a lot of kung fu, and he said with a smile: "Liang Sanlang is unparalleled in talent, and he is also good at martial arts. This big insect has been causing trouble for a long time, and I am worried that there are no good men to take action." By capturing and killing this beast, Sanlang, you can relieve my worries."
"The county magistrate is very complimentary. I also encountered this big bug by chance. The big bug was preparing to hurt the villagers in Helu, so I really had to take action."
Song Guangdou said: "I don't know where the other heroes who fight tigers are, but we can all come together today. I will reward you heavily."
Liang Chuan's face was still very serious, but he secretly said happily in his heart: "Back to the county magistrate, this big bug was killed by this boy alone."
As soon as Liang Chuan said this, all the people in the square exclaimed, and even Song Guangdou was surprised. He had already prepared for Liang Chuan and gathered a team of experts to fight the tiger, but he didn't expect that this boy would go alone. He was really full of courage.
Song Guangdou waved his hands to the left and right and said, "Come here, bring up the Xuanhong prepared for the strong men."
Two yamen servants carried out a load of silver, which was covered with a big red flower cloth. The silver was piled up in a high pile. It was a bit difficult for the two yamen servants to carry it. It was three hundred taels of silver.
When Liang Chuan saw the money, his feet were no longer numb and he could walk quickly. Both eyes were shining brightly. This is right. Only when you have money can you have the motivation to do things. Just give me a banner, a certificate and five hundred yuan and give it up.
Three hundred taels of silver is about a hundred thousand dollars less. Recently, the family has been spending a lot of money, and there has been no income for a long time to replenish the small treasury. It is really a good rain after a long drought.
Song Guangdou lifted up the red cloth, and the sight of the white official silver was dazzling. Liang Chuan had never seen this kind of scene except in Da Fei Mountain. He had never seen this hill of silver before. This kind of visual impact was really refreshing. ah. You may not feel anything when you put the money in your bank card and look at a bunch of numbers, but when you take it out and hold it in your hand, even though it is only tens of thousands, the sight of a pile of money makes you feel comfortable.
"This is a small gift from the county to the tiger fighting hero. Although the money is not much, it is a small tribute from the people of Xinghua County. Liang Chuanlang does not dare to refuse." Liang Chuan originally pretended to shirk it, but Song Guangdou looked at it. He is more like a donkey, pretending to be a public servant, and using public money as a favor for himself.
"Since it is the wishes of all the villagers, that boy is disrespectful." Liang Chuan has experienced a lot of scenes like this in his previous life. This kind of scene must go through a process to make everyone's face look good, even though it ends badly I took the money myself.
"Liang Chuanlang has outstanding martial arts skills and is really the patron saint of this county. There is also a vacancy for the head of the county. I wonder if Sanlang is interested."
It is undeniable that in a small place like Xinghua, a plain-headed ordinary person suddenly became a captain of the criminal police brigade. It was a step up to the sky, and it would be very convenient for him to move around in the future. But Liang Chuan didn't want to be constrained by this low-level position at all. He still had a lot to do.
There was an unwritten rule in the Song Dynasty. Once you became a subordinate official, you would never be able to get a high-level official position with imperial food and establishment. Liangchuan doesn't know what's going to happen in the future, but he needs to take a longer-term view. Besides, officials don't have many rules, but they have a lot of rules. If you become the leader of this bird, you will have to be tied to the thief's boat every day. How tiring.
Liang Chuan just took the money. As for being the head of the capital, he directly rejected the magistrate's offer: "Master Magistrate, I am a villager in Helu. I also want to contribute my small efforts to the villagers and elders, but I can't help but do it." I have a heavy responsibility, and I am afraid of letting down the grace of God. County magistrate, this position is closely related to people's livelihood, and it is more important to select talented people."
Liang Chuan talked a lot of nonsense, and Song Guangdou had already figured out what this kid meant. Song Guangdou also knew that this kid had a lot of heart. Others would have coveted this job in the capital, but he probably really didn't like it.
Zheng Fucheng was anxious when he heard this. What kind of fool is this kid doing? He worked hard to kill tigers to get a good future, and he just wants to give it up? In his opinion, life as a small local snake in Xinghuawang County is already a happy life. If you want to be windy and happy like a god, what else do you want?
After listening to Liang Chuan's words, many people around Song Guangdou thought that this kid must be crazy. He couldn't do anything well, so what else could he want? Do you want to continue farming? Many people have seen this boy at the lantern festival. Later, they also learned that the magistrate had met him alone and invited him to be a guest. I don’t know what else he said. Could it be Song Guangdou’s intention? . Keep it for others?
Everyone's minds suddenly became excited. What Liang Chuan didn't want, but in their eyes, it was a sweet potato. If one of their own was inserted, it would be much easier and more convenient to do things in the future.
Many people in the square brought incense, candles and gold foil to burn incense and worship the big tiger. No one could stop the villagers from becoming superstitious. The master ordered the suona and waist drum troupe to continue celebrating. The county magistrate and other county officials went back to their residence to rest for the time being, and Liang Chuan also followed them in.
After people celebrated and visited the big tiger for a while, several government servants quickly carried it into the county government's warehouse. The master told the yamen servant to quickly go to the leatherworker. The quality of the tiger skin was quite good. Before the tiger's body started to rot, he quickly skinned the tiger skin. The county magistrate had wanted this skin for a long time.
In a short time, Liang Chuan visited this rarely visited living room again. Many people in the county wanted to come and curry favor with the county magistrate, but they had no chance. However, Liang Chuan asked the county magistrate to invite him in twice.
"Liang Chuan." Song Guangdou changed into casual clothes and sat on a rosewood chair, sipping tea without even looking at Liang Chuan. He called him Sanlang in front of him and Liang Chuan behind him.
"Master Magistrate, I'm here," Liang Chuan said with a low eyebrow, which made Song Guangdou look very pleased with him.
This young man has been in the limelight recently. He has become famous as a lantern festival, and now he is fighting a fierce beast alone to get rid of serious troubles for Xinghua. What surprised him the most was that he actually turned down the job of Dutou. Could it be that he still wanted to take the imperial examination? With his bad handwriting, he would not be able to pass the imperial examination, let alone Jinshi.
"Tell me, you don't want the position of head of the capital. I can give you something to make up for it, so as not to say that I openly broke my promise and broke my promise to the people of Xinghua." Song Guangdou said in a serious manner, drinking tea in his mouth, which made people laugh. Feeling inexplicable pressure.
Liang Chuan knew what this old man was doing, he just didn't want to owe him any favors, and he wanted to pretend that he was selling his favors. This was the behavior of all the high-ranking officials.
"You don't dare, little one." Liang Chuan buried his head lower, and Song Guangdou squinted, feeling very satisfied. He was quite surprised. Logically speaking, even if this rural farmer had read a little bit of books, he would feel a little uneasy when he came to the county government office. How could this Liang Chuan be as familiar with the roads as if he were back at his own home? Just follow your own temper. It took a few years of training for a few rough guys in the county government to develop this kind of temperament. It's really crazy.
Liang Chuan continued: "Mr. Magistrate, I have asked you for permission before. He Lu plans to open a school. There are some wasteland in the mountains behind the school, and he plans to cultivate it as a school field. These fields are owned by the court... Don't you know? Open your mouth, don’t dare to act rashly..."
Song Guangdou thought about it for a moment. He mentioned this matter last time when he came here. Oops, he was too busy and forgot about it. He said: "This matter, I have promised you before. It doesn't count as compensation. You can tell me what you want." , this county can afford it, so that there will be no rumors outside that my official has not kept his word and turned his back on people."
At this moment, Liang Chuan suddenly raised his head, pretending to be a coward, and said: "Master, the county magistrate, why don't you reward me with more money... A small family of eight, all dependent on the small one..."
That's right. You can't afford it early if you don't have any profit. After all, it can't be done with money. Song Guangdou felt even happier when he heard that Liang Chuan didn't want to be the boss and wanted money. After all, this kid is still a farmer. , don’t you know that if everyone is fooled, the money will continue to come. .
"Well, I think you are a real person, so it is useless for you to keep the tiger. How about I come forward on behalf of the county and buy the dead tiger, and subsidize you with some money for personal use. What do you think? ?" Song Guangdou said with a sly smile on his old face like a fox.
"What are you talking about, sir? This tiger should have been handed over to the national treasury. Isn't it the imperial land in the world? All the land's output belongs to the imperial court. It should be handed over to the county." Liang Chuan said, ignoring his own conscience. These words really make my heart bleed. It's a pity that if the new house is built, that fine tiger skin will be very popular if it is placed on the chair of my house. Now I can only take advantage of this dog official.
Song Guangdou's eyes lit up. He was about to take the exam for his second term, and the new magistrate of Quanzhou was about to take office. When the time came, he would present this treasure and brag about how to subdue this beast. He would not be afraid of losing hope of relocation.
"Okay, then I will give you another seven hundred guan. You sell the tiger to the government, plus a thousand guan as a bonus. It can be considered as compensation for giving up your position as the head of the capital. In addition, there is no need for what you said about Xuedian. As I said, I promised you last time, but you are still afraid that I will break my promise."
