Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

"What's the big deal about telling Mao Chunfang or not?" Luo Mao felt a headache after hearing the news from his confidant. "The most important thing is to report it as soon as possible so that this ridiculous decree can be withdrawn!"

Luo Mao turned around twice and pointed at the person in front of him, "Didn't you tell Master Hua this?"

"Yes." The confidant looked embarrassed, "But Master Hua insisted on asking everyone's opinion and must follow the majority's opinion."

Luo Mao turned around twice more, "Majority! Cao Hongxing and Meng Changqing disagree, Zeng Jing and Elder Hua agree, and I am the only one left, which means my opinion is the opinion of the majority." Luo Mao spread his hands, "Why did this difficult problem fall to me?"

"Don't worry, sir." The master who had been standing nearby advised, "You don't have to worry too much, just do what you want."

Luo Mao asked back, "How can I not worry?"

"Uh..." The master didn't know how to answer.

Seeing that his master was unable to make a decision and just paced back and forth in the hall, the confidant was still thinking about what Master Hua had told him. Although he felt embarrassed, he still said, "Master Hua asked you to reply as soon as possible."

"Alas!" Luo Mao sighed heavily, "Just go back, I have the same idea as Mr. Hua."

The master raised his eyebrows and said nothing.

The ninth day.

Mao Chunfang was eating breakfast when he heard his servant say, "Sir, Lord Hua from Hongjia County sent a letter."

Mao Chunfang paused with the spoon in her hand and said, "Put it down and go out."

"Yes."

After the bailiff left, Mao Chunfang opened the envelope. The content of the letter was very simple. It only said that there were some private matters that he wanted to discuss with him, but it was not easy to write in the letter. He also asked him to find time to go to Hongjia County as soon as possible.

Mao Chunfang read the contents of the paper two or three times, his brows furrowed more and more. He couldn't figure out Hua Rujin's intention, so he simply shouted outside, "Call the master over."

When the others came in, Mao Chunfang showed him the letter, "I have never had any personal relationship with Hua Rujin. Does he have any private matters to discuss with me?" "Your Excellency might as well take some time to go there." The lawyer quickly read it and put the letter back on the table, "It will also help to understand what Your Excellency Hua meant.

As the Lord said, you had no personal relationship with him before, so you naturally never offended him. He has no reason to harm you."

Mao Chunfang thought about it and said, "It just so happens that I have nothing to do today. You take care of the county government affairs and have someone prepare the horses. I will go to Hongjia County."

After leaving Yangmen County, he walked along the official road towards Hongjia County. He didn't walk fast on the road, but the distance was limited, so he arrived before lunch.

Hua Rujin was overjoyed to see him coming so quickly, and after the bailiff informed him, he went out to greet him in person.

Mao Chunfang looked ashamed, and said, "Thank you, Mr. Hua, for coming to greet me in person. I am very honored."

"You and I have the same official position, so why should we panic?" Hua Rujin enthusiastically led the man into the room, sent someone to serve tea and snacks, and brought a warm blanket to cover Mao Chunfang's legs. "It's freezing cold, and I'm sorry to trouble you to come here in person. It's really urgent, and asking others to pass on the message may waste time."

Mao Chunfang asked, "What's so urgent?"

Hua Rujin leaned closer to Mao Chunfang and said, "At the beginning of this month, the prefect said that he would increase taxes. What do you think about this?"

Mao Chunfang suddenly realized that it was about this matter. He did not rashly express his thoughts, but asked, "Since you asked me to come here to discuss privately, are you dissatisfied with this matter?"

Hua Rujin looked directly at Mao Chunfang, "I see that you are a man of integrity and care about the people. Can you bear with me?"

"Haha, I'm naturally worried about the people."

Hearing Mao Chunfang's words, Hua Rujin felt relieved. "In that case, we should report the situation to the court so that the prefect can revoke his decision."

Mao Chunfang felt that this scene was so familiar. When she sued Wei Fangyun and Meng Changqing, it was exactly like this. (End of this chapter)