However, when he saw the street vendor who was about the same age as his deceased mother, her extremely earnest eyes...
After sighing in his heart, he still said: "Then give me an altar."
"Bring five jars of good wine." Someone next to me said.
When Wei Qing heard this, he looked confused and turned to look at the speaker.
The man who answered the call was about thirty years old.
He looks fair and clean, and at first glance he is not a farmer who relies on the loess soil to make a living.
The black velvet mustache, the most popular nowadays, is trimmed very decently.
Wearing a blue hat woven from Shu silk, a crystal clear green jade hairpin worth more than ten taels of silver was strung across the head to fasten the hat and bun.
What's even more special is that he is wearing a dark brown cardigan, and he is wearing special cloud-colored satin shoes that are only worn by civil servants.
Moreover, the people following him seemed to be members of the government.
In a small place like Houtu County, few people would have such a scene.
Looking at it this way, the identity of the speaker can be easily revealed.
This person can only be the county magistrate of Houtu County, Sun Bin, a seventh-grade civil servant who is on the same level as Wei Qing in terms of official position.
After knowing the identity of the visitor, I thought it would be rude to sit there carelessly...
Thinking of this, Wei Qing immediately stood up and bowed his hands in salute.
Seeing this, Sun Bin and the others behind him turned slightly sideways, not daring to accept his full salute. Then, they all gave him a half salute in return.
After finishing, Sun Bin pulled up a chair and sat directly next to Wei Qing.
After shaking his head, he said with a smile.
"Master Wei, you have such a great reputation. I heard about your story when I was in the county seat."
"At that time, I wanted to see you, the hero who wiped out the barbarians in Yanling, with my own eyes. However, I was unable to do so due to delays in some secular affairs."
"Later, unexpectedly, Mr. Wei was transferred to Houtu County. After the county magistrate got the news, he was naturally filled with joy."
"That's why I took the initiative to come to visit you today. I hope the captain won't be surprised."
After saying this, he glanced at Wei Qing's attire, and then at the two street vendors and his wife next to him who were startled after hearing this and lowered their heads as if they hadn't heard anything.
When Wei Qing heard this, he smiled slightly and replied lightly: "Your Majesty, you are so polite. From now on, you and I will work together in Houtu County. Please take care of me in the future."
After a pause, Wei Qing said again politely: "The prosperity of the people and the security of the country in Houtu County are all thanks to the blessing of the county magistrate."
Sun Bin, who had been wandering around the officialdom for many years, was slightly startled when he heard Wei Qing's words, and then an expression of sudden realization appeared on his face.
Since ancient times, things in officialdom have been all about one sentence: fighting with others is endless fun.
This is true from the power struggle between the emperor and the prime minister in the central court to the overt and covert struggle between the prefect and the county magistrate at the local level!
"..."
According to common sense, the county magistrate is the territory of a county. The largest local parent official, no one's official will be bigger than his.
However, Houtu County is close to the border and is a special military zone. Therefore, Yanling Military Camp will send Wei Qing to garrison here.
However, the problem now lies here.
Wei Qing and Sun Bin were both seventh-rank officials with the same high official positions, and they were crowded into this small county town at the same time...
There is some controversy over who should listen to whom on daily big and small matters in Houtu County...
I saw Sun Bin cupping his hands and said to Wei Qing: "Master Wei, Houtu County is close to the border, and military positions have always been more important than civilian positions."
"From now on, I am willing to assist Sir Wei with all my heart, and I hope that Sir Wei will not dislike me."
"..."
This way.
Seeing Wei Qing just smile and not speak after hearing what he said, Sun Bin pondered for a moment and suddenly spoke again.
"Master Wei, don't worry too much. I also know about your sister's affairs. How can I offend you for some false power?"
His words made several servants and vendors around him confused, and they didn't know what he meant.
Wei Qing, on the other hand, pretends to be confused on the surface, but in his heart he is like a mirror.
This guy surnamed Sun, through some unknown channels, found out about his sister, and now she is deeply favored by the emperor.
The man surnamed Sun believed that with the support of Sister Wei Qing, he would never be able to compete with Wei Qing in terms of power, so he simply refused to fight.
In just a few words, Sun Bin explained to him the division of military and political power in the officialdom of Houtu County.
As long as Wei Qing doesn't go too far, most of the rights in this thick-soil county can be divided up to him.
Thinking of this, Wei Qing sighed slightly.
If he, Wei Qing, were really a loser, or a person who was greedy for power and profit, he would naturally be eager to get such a good thing.
But Wei Qing is not this kind of person.
However, he couldn't refuse outright. Sun Bin's "good intentions showed weakness", even if he declined politely, he had to word it well.
Otherwise, if he offends the first civilian official in Houtu County, he will be in trouble in the future.
However, in this short period of time, he couldn't think of what to say.
Do not want? Don't like it?
the other side.
"..."
Seeing Wei Qing sitting on the chair without saying a word, Sun Bin's eyes rolled around, obviously thinking about something crazily.
He is an orthodox civil servant, and has been in the government for many years. He has long been honed to be knowledgeable in world affairs and well-versed in people.
From his side, it can be seen that Wei Qing really has no interest in political power within the county.
After guessing Wei Qing's true thoughts, Sun Bin said nothing more.
After all, to be honest, Sun Bin was not really willing to give up the right to manage the county to Wei Qing.
However, due to sister Wei Qing, she had to surrender first.
Seeing that Wei Qing had no intention of doing so, Sun Bin turned to the vendor's wife and said, "If you have any good wine or food, just bring it over."
Knowing the true identity of the street vendor in front of her, she picked up the black mud under her fingernails and replied fearfully: "Sir...you guys...you guys, this is a small business, only selling some mutton and noodles."
"Then cut five ounces of mutton in sauce and have a bowl of noodles."
Sun Bin said this.
"..."
Now that he met the magistrate of Houtu County, Wei Qing couldn't eat or drink immediately.
While waiting for the vendor's wife to deliver the meat and noodles he ordered, he chatted with Sun Bin.
Wei Qing knew that Sun Bin wanted to make friends with him. When faced with Sun Bin's overture, he hesitated for a while and chose to accept it.
Although, he felt that Sun Bin's purpose was not just to be friends with him, but that Sun Bin wanted to make him his friend for a purpose.
However, it is normal to have purposeful interactions.
