Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 442 I've Heard of You
No one answered. Logically, everyone was a decent person, but being a decent person did not mean they were genuinely good to others.

Soon, Sun Xiang came over and said, "My Lords, the officials and servants of the government office are ready to go to the city gate to welcome the new prefect. Would you like to go with us?"

"Let's go together!" Hua Rujin said, "We are all officials from Liangzhou. There is no reason to divide us into two groups to trouble the prefect."

Sun Xiang did the same thing as Meng Changqing. He looked around before asking, "Master Mao hasn't arrived yet?"

"He may have something urgent to do, or he may not want to see the prefect. We can't say for sure." Zeng Jing urged, "Let's go first."

Sure enough, no one waited for Mao Chunfang, and everyone rode their horses towards the city gate.

On the way, Ding Aixue and Meng Changqing were walking side by side. Ding Aixue asked worriedly, "Did you bring a gift?"

"I happen to have a set of pens at home that have been kept in the warehouse. I have no use for them, so it's just right to give it to the prefect," said Meng Changqing.

Cao Hongxing in front sneered twice. Before Meng Changqing could figure out what he meant, he saw him riding his horse quickly and leaving them a long distance away.

Ding Aixue explained: "Lord Cao is straightforward and hates these false formalities the most, but he doesn't have any objection to you."

Meng Changqing didn't care. She had been with Cao Hongxing for some time and knew his temper well. Even if they quarreled in person, he would not stab her behind her back. Apart from his stubborn temper and impulsiveness, he had no other problems and could be considered a benevolent person.

It’s a pity that Cao Hongxing had high standards and looked down on Meng Changqing, so Meng Changqing never managed to make friends with him.

Liangzhou City was not very big, and the group arrived at the city gate not long after walking.

The next step is to wait.

I waited from sunrise to sunset, and finally saw a group of people approaching outside the city gate.

The person who was investigating the situation came forward and reported, "The prefect is sitting in the first carriage."

The officials immediately became nervous, and lined up on both sides outside the city gate, reminding each other to stand in the right position, and then adjusted their clothes and hats, waiting for the carriage to approach. When the carriage was approaching, everyone present shouted loudly: "Welcome to the prefect."

When Meng Changqing lowered his head, he glanced stealthily to both sides, and saw the pious looks on the faces of the adults next to him. He found it funny, but then he remembered that he was one of them, and the smile disappeared instantly.

The carriage stopped, the door opened, and a loyal and honest face appeared inside.

The servant who was driving the carriage immediately put down the footstool, and the people in the carriage got off with a smile, "Ah, my lords, please don't be polite. How could I, Liu, have such a great blessing to trouble you to wait here?"

Everyone stopped their actions and started laughing again.

Sun Xiang took two steps forward and said in a clear voice: "I am Liangzhou Tongpan Sun Xiang, and I am here with the officials from the government office to pay my respects to the prefect."

A large group of people immediately knelt down at the city gate. Liu Dexiang hurriedly supported Sun Xiang, who was closest to him, and said, "No need to bow! Please bow quickly!"

Meng Changqing looked at him from the side. He spoke so eagerly but couldn't help smiling. He thought that this guy might be interesting.

Soon Liu Dexiang turned his attention to Meng Changqing and the others.

Starting with Hua Rujin, several county magistrates introduced themselves one by one.

Meng Changqing ranked last.

When it was her turn, before she could even open her mouth, Liu Dexiang said, "This must be General Meng's son, Little Lord Meng!"

Meng Changqing smiled and said, "I am Meng Changqing, your humble servant. I greet the prefect."

"You are such a good-looking person. I have heard of you since I was in the Central Plains."