Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 508 Give Me a Reminder

"Lord Cao blames me for being too talkative." How could Meng Changqing not understand what he meant.

"I think Lord Meng had to fight with the Liu family because of the new taxes." Cao Hongxing sighed, "The county magistrates' accounts are ugly, so as not to let their superiors stand on the side of the Liu family.

However, whether it is the new taxes or the confused accounts made by the county magistrates, both ends are evil.

The people are caught in the middle. How are you going to deal with it, Lord Meng, to ensure that the people benefit?"

Meng Changqing was stunned for a moment after hearing this. She didn't expect Cao Hongxing to say this to her. "I didn't know that Lord Cao thought so highly of me and was sure that what I did was for the people."

"If I'm not even sure about this, why would I come to your Beishan County?" Cao Hongxing said, "It may not be a bad thing to let the court see these holes. Lord Meng just stood on the side of other county magistrates just to oppose the new tax. You should be careful not to let the water splash on yourself."

"Mr. Cao's words are thought-provoking." Meng Changqing also pointed out his own position, "I am not on the same side as other county magistrates.

They will know some news sooner or later, so it is better to just tell them and save them the energy to find out. "

"Lord Meng is so kind." Cao Hongxing lifted the teacup to his lips only to notice that the tea was almost gone.

Seeing his actions, Meng Changqing quickly picked up the teapot on the stove and wanted to add tea to the other person.

Cao Hongxing said, "No need. The daylight is getting shorter now, and I should go back."

After saying that, Cao Hongxing stood up and said goodbye to Meng Changqing.

Meng Changqing sent the person to the door, watched the person mount the horse and walk away, then ran quickly to the study.

When she sent Cao Hongxing out just now, she smelled the aroma of hot pot, and the aroma became even stronger when she opened the door.

The three of them were already enjoying the delicious food and wine. When Meng Changqing came in, only Bafang waved at her, "Master, come quickly. I've saved the mutton for you!" "Hey, everyone, how can you eat hot pot in my study?" Meng Changqing said as he took a large chopstick of mutton and put it into his mouth. "It's dangerous and tastes bad. Let's find another place next time."

"We can't eat in the backyard. Madam can't stand the smell. This is the warmest place in the front yamen." Xi Bei took a sip of wine and said, "If not here, where else can we go? We just need to be careful."

"Are you still afraid of the cold after having hot pot?" Meng Changqing ate bean sprouts with meat slices. "I'll think of a place for you. The room where Lord Qi lived before is pretty good. Find some thick curtains to block the wind. It won't be much different from where I live."

The four of them ate and chatted, and when they couldn't eat anymore, they felt so warm that they wanted to sleep.

Chu Mufeng stood up first, clasped his fists and said, "I'll take my leave first."

After he left, Xi Bei pushed away the dishes on the table, lay down, and took a nap right there.

Bafang hurriedly pulled him, "Master, this is not a place to sleep, be careful not to catch a cold, get up and walk a few steps to the next room to sleep."

But Xi Bei, who was full, couldn't pull it even with all her strength.

"Forget it." Meng Changqing piled the bowls and plates together and said to Bafang, "First clear the things on the table and get two quilts for Master to wrap himself in."

Bafang was about to do as Meng Changqing said, but he saw Xi Bei stood up, holding his knife and staggering out of the door. Bafang followed to see, and saw him kick open the next room and throw himself onto the bed.

Bafang covered him with a quilt, closed the door and came back. Meng Changqing had almost cleaned the table.

"Young Master, Lord Bai was here just now so it was difficult for me to ask, why did Lord Cao suddenly come here?" He asked while indirectly referring to what Meng Changqing was doing.

"Come and give me a heads up." Meng Changqing returned to his desk and sat down. "Lord Cao is a rare official in Liangzhou. When I first met him, I made sarcastic remarks. It was really unpredictable."