"Is someone here to give you a gift?"
Qin Shaoyou looked stunned and looked at Zhu Xiucai with a frown.
Zhu Xiucai waved his hands repeatedly: "Sir, this was not arranged by me, and I am not stupid."
Then he shook his head and said: "The person who gave the gift is really ignorant. If you want to give a gift, don't choose this time. There is a large group of people watching the excitement outside the Yamen. How can you accept the gift at this time? ?”
Qin Shaoyou nodded subconsciously and said, "That's right." Then he realized something was wrong. He said "poof" several times, glared at Zhu Xiucai and cursed: "Get out of here, am I that kind of person? Whenever someone comes to give a gift, I won’t accept it.”
Zhu Xiucai quickly apologized: "Yes, yes, I said something wrong. Your Excellency, you are very upright and upright."
Qin Shaoyou snorted, stopped talking to this guy, and ordered the strongman who reported the news: "Go and tell the person who gave the gift, just say that I appreciate his kindness, but I won't ask for the thing. I am an honest official, and I won't Take every stitch from the folks."
"Amitabha, you are wise."
Monk Ma clasped his hands together and flattered him from the bottom of his heart.
Zhu Xiucai turned to look at his old partner with a surprised expression.
"Monk, your flattery has actually changed? You no longer exaggerate that people have wisdom?"
"Everyone knows that you have wisdom, so of course I want to praise you instead."
Zhu Xiucai clicked his tongue and sighed, that is to say, he didn't know the meaning of "Ye Qingjie", otherwise he would have had to say it anyway.
After Qin Shaoyou gave instructions to the warriors, he would continue to make work arrangements.
But the strong man did not leave. Instead, he said, "Sir, I'm afraid you have to accept this gift, because what I have sent is a statue of the founder of Jiutian Dangmo."
"What?"
Everyone was stunned.
I have heard that when a new official takes office, someone gives him a house, gold and silver, and a beauty...but this is the first time he gives a statue of the founder of Jiutiandang Demon.
Zhu Xiucai couldn't help but ask: "Is that statue of the Patriarch gold or silver?"
Lux shook his head: "It's not gold or silver, it's carved from wood."
While several of his subordinate flag officers were surprised and guessing, Qin Shaoyou remembered the other party's reaction and attitude when he said goodbye to the statue of Jiutiandang Demon Patriarch in the Demon Division of Luocheng Town.
Could it be that the Patriarch Statue was not tired of the food I cooked, but that it had already made arrangements to get a clone to come to Mianyuan County, so it didn't care that I left Luocheng Town Yaosi?
Good guy, I’ve seen debt collectors knock on my door before. This is the first time I’ve seen this guy chasing food.
Complaints are complaints, Qin Shaoyou was still very happy inside.
If the statue of the Patriarch of Jiutiandang Demon sent from outside is really a clone of the Patriarch's statue with spiritual thoughts and divine power, then it will be good news for him and the Mianyuan County Town Demon Division.
He did not delay and immediately took Zhu Xiucai, Cui Youxu and others to greet him.
In the courtyard of the county town Yaosi, they saw the person who came to give gifts - an old carpenter.
At the same time, I also saw the statue of the founder of Jiutiandang Mo sent by the old carpenter.
This wooden statue of the god is not big, about half a person tall. The carving is very good, not only lifelike, but also quite charming.
Especially those eyes, Qin Shaoyou knew at a glance that they were definitely not ordinary.
Because this statue of Jiutiandang Demon Patriarch had its eyes on Qin Shaoyou after he came out.
Wherever he goes, the eyes of the Patriarch's statue will look there.
At the same time, these eyes also revealed a look that Qin Shaoyou was very familiar with.
It's clearly saying: "I'm hungry, let's eat."
Damn, it’s really the founder who came to beg for food...ah, he came to protect us.
Zhu Xiucai and others also saw the unusualness of this wooden statue.
They lowered their voices and said, "Sir, why does this statue of Jiutian Demon Patriarch feel like a supernatural object?"
Qin Shaoyou nodded lightly: "You read that right, this is indeed a supernatural item."
Everyone was surprised: "Is it really a supernatural item? Good guy, this gift is valuable enough. Should we accept it or not?"
"Of course I have to accept it!"
Qin Shaoyou said without hesitation.
Didn’t you see the statues of the Patriarchs urging us to start dinner?
If he doesn't accept it and angers the old man, one of us will suffer.
Ye Zhiqiu, who is in the Demon Division of Zhou Town, I heard that he is still "unlucky" even now.
"Go and bring the statue of the Patriarch to the lobby." Qin Shaoyou told Zhu Xiucai, then walked to the carpenter and asked with a smile: "Old sir, why did you think of giving us the statue of the Patriarch of Jiutiandang Mo? This is Did you carve it?”
"Old man, I'm just a carpenter, but I can't afford to be called 'sir'."
The carpenter was a little nervous and stammered when he spoke angrily. It wasn't until Qin Shaoyou comforted him with [Skillful Tongue] that he calmed down.
He explained the reason eloquently: "About a week ago, I had a dream. I dreamed that the founder of Jiutiandang Demon asked me to carve a statue of his god, and asked me to send it to the Demon Suppression Department today, saying that he could make me Earn a lot of money. After I woke up from the dream, I saw a piece of wood placed beside the bed. The neighbors said it was a manifestation of gods. I didn’t dare to neglect, so I followed the instructions of the founder of Jiutiandang Demon... "
After listening to the story, Qin Shaoyou nodded slightly, feeling that the whole story was indeed similar to what he had guessed.
At the same time, he asked someone to bring a few slings of copper coins and handed them to the carpenter.
Since the Patriarch of Jiutiandang Demon said that he wanted this carpenter to make a fortune, then even if he shed tears, he would help the Patriarch to realize the bullshit he had blown out.
The carpenter didn't expect to actually earn money, so he couldn't help but be overjoyed and thanked him repeatedly.
Qin Shaoyou took this opportunity to inquire and confirmed that the carpenter was an ordinary person and not a hermit master craftsman.
The reason why he was able to carve this statue of Jiutiandangmo Patriarch was not because of his extraordinary skills, but because the pieces of the statue with divine power and divine thoughts were hidden in the wood that Jiutiandangmo Patriarch gave him.
This makes Qin Shaoyou somewhat regretful.
After seeing off the carpenter, Qin Shaoyou took Monk Ma and others to the lobby.
Zhu Xiucai has already put up the statue of Jiutiandang Demon Patriarch, and the night watchmen have also begun to burn incense. Everything is just as it was in the Demon Division of Luocheng Town.
Qin Shaoyou also went to burn a stick of incense.
As a result, he saw dissatisfaction and urging in the eyes of the statue of Jiutiandang Demon Patriarch.
It was as if she was saying to him: "Don't act like this, hurry up and serve the food. I've been hungry for days!"
Qin Shaoyou sighed quietly.
I never expected that when I arrived in Mianyuan County, I would still be unable to escape the work of the breeders.
But then, he happily took out a few spiritual dishes and offered them to the statue of Jiutian Dangmo Patriarch.
There is a statue of Jiutian Demon Patriarch here, at least there is an extra gatekeeper.
The Patriarch may not have other abilities, but he is still very good at guarding the house.
When the statue of Jiutiandang Demon Patriarch saw the spiritual dish, a look of satisfaction suddenly appeared in his eyes, and he stopped talking to Qin Shaoyou.
After Zhu Xiucai and others finished placing incense on the statue of the Patriarch, Qin Shaoyou continued to arrange the next work for them:
"Xiucai, please work hard and lead people to investigate the truth about the drought in Mianyuan County. I know that you don't have enough people on hand, so let the miracle doctor and his small group of people assist you. In addition, the supernatural items in our Demon Suppression Department, If you need it, just use it."
"yes!"
Zhu Xiucai and Shan Daonian accepted the order in unison.
"Senior Brother Cui, after you have compiled the list of supplies you need to pray for rain, give it to Lao Sun and ask him to help you prepare. If it is available in our Demon Suppression Department or the county government, just use it directly. If you don’t have it, you can find a way to purchase it. If you don’t have it, just tell me and I’ll find a way to find a solution from Lord Baihu.”
Cui Youyou nodded and said nothing.
Sun Xianzong responded with a "yes".
After arranging several more important tasks in succession, Qin Shaoyou asked people to call over the group of night watchmen who were left behind in the Demon Division of Mianyuan County, gave them some condolences and encouragement, and drew big pictures cake.
Under the influence of [Qiao Tongue], these night watchmen put away their worries and concerns, and expressed their willingness to serve Qin General Banner.
After finally arranging the work, another powerful man came to report, saying that someone from Zhang Shilang's house had come to congratulate him.
The person who came to congratulate him was the steward of Zhang Shilang's house.
He also brought a congratulatory gift, but it was a plaque that read 'Save the people from water and fire'.
This gift cannot be ignored.
Qin Shaoyou said, "Don't take it seriously, don't take it seriously." He asked someone to hang the plaque in the lobby of the Demon Suppression Department, and then he raised his hands and asked, "How are you doing, Mr. Zhang?"
The steward of the Zhang Mansion said: "Our master was recalled to the capital by the imperial court last month."
"Master Zhang is going to be reinstated? Congratulations." Qin Shaoyou congratulated him repeatedly.
This news also solved another doubt in his mind - why is the drought here still so serious when Zhang Shilang is here?
Calculating the time, Zhang Shilang left last month.
At that time, the drought had not yet broken out in Mianyuan County. Otherwise, with Zhang Shilang's ability to talk, even if he could not wipe out the drought, he could at least delay the worsening of the drought.
It's a pity he's not here.
Qin Shaoyou asked the housekeeper of Zhang's house for news about the drought. Unfortunately, all the information he knew was already known to Qin Shaoyou.
After sending away the housekeeper of Zhang's house, it was night in a blink of an eye.
Mianyuan County is silent late at night, but the heat is no worse than during the day.
The night watchmen in the Demon Suppression Department were tossing and turning on their Datong bunks due to the heat, unable to sleep.
Fortunately they were all men, otherwise something would have happened.
After finally falling asleep, a strange "dong-dong" sound suddenly sounded, echoing between the county government office and the Yamen of the Demon Suppression Division.
The sound sounded like someone was beating a drum, and it sounded like a heartbeat amplified countless times.
On this dark and hot night, it seemed especially weird and weird.
