Be a small county magistrate in ancient times

Chapter 690 What a Huge Reward!

It's easier to get things done if you know someone well.

Li Ting quickly came out and led them into the government office.

No one stopped them along the way, and they arrived smoothly at Zhou Xing's office.

"Prefect Zhou, the man has been brought here."

After going through so much trouble, all the way from Beishan County, I only found out that the prefect was not there when I arrived at the prefectural government. I thought I couldn't get it done, but then someone who could help me came along. After meeting the vice magistrate, I finally received a large sum of reward money.

One or two.

Xiao Wuzi could hardly hide the disappointment on his face.

Although I know that the prefectural government gives less than the county government, last time the prefectural government gave me five taels of silver, but this time it's only one tael.

Well, one or two ounces is fine, it's better than nothing.

Xiao Wuzi had to kneel down to thank the reward.

He appears respectful and humble on the surface, but it's hard to say what he's really thinking.

He thought the county government would give him ten taels of silver, but they didn't ask him to kneel down to express his gratitude. However, if the prefectural government gave him one tael, he would have to kneel and kowtow three times and nine times. It's true that the higher the official rank, the bigger the arrogance.

After finishing their business, Li Ting saw them out the door.

He could tell what the young man next to him was thinking, and he knew that the other party thought the reward was too small.

It's definitely not as good as last time.

Li Ting still remembered that he was the one who delivered the reward money to Beishan County last time. At that time, he hadn't met Xiao Wuzi, only knowing that he was a young man, but he didn't know that the other party was almost a child.

After leaving the government office, Li Ting walked a few steps further out, patted Xiao Wuzi on the shoulder, and explained to Zuo Datou, "Don't complain about the small amount. There isn't much silver in the government office. Prefect Zheng has just arrived, and it's not like when Prefect Wei was here. There are many things that can't be explained too clearly."

Zuo Datou said, "Who would complain that the reward is too little? Even a single coin is a reward. How long do the common people have to work hard to earn even one tael? This is quite a lot. We are sincerely grateful to the government. Isn't that right, Xiao Wuzi?" Xiao Wuzi nodded hurriedly, "Yes, yes, yes."

Li Ting smiled and shook his head, "Then I'll leave you here. Be careful on your way back."

"Thank you." Zuo Datou clasped his hands in thanks again. "If you're free next time we meet, let's get together for drinks."

Li Ting laughed heartily, "Sure! I'll wait until you have time."

Xiao Wuzi still rode the same horse as Zuo Datou. He didn't have the talent to learn to ride a horse in one trip, and his buttocks were still sore from the bumpy ride on the way back.

Young people are inexperienced and not good at social skills. He took the reward money and went back home, preoccupied with worrying about his backside. He didn't appreciate the excitement of Liangzhou City, nor did he think of giving Zuo Datou, who had brought him back and forth, any gifts.

Beishan County, Meng Changqing's study.

Bafang and Laicai haven't been to this place in a long time either.

"How's your reading going?" Meng Changqing asked the same old question as always.

Lai Cai spoke first, "More or less."

"It's July," Meng Changqing said. "The academy exams will begin in another month. I've had Lord Xiao Zong keep an eye on this for you. Once you get back, other trivial matters will be taken care of by others. Focus on your exam preparation and strive for good results."

Lai Cai responded first, "Okay."

Bafang was clearly unsure; he was even unsure about things like reading and writing.

Meng Changqing didn't insist. After all, he had tried his best. If he really couldn't pass the exam, he would just follow her from now on.

"There's something I need to tell you. After the provincial examination, remember to visit Grand Tutor Zong for me," Meng Changqing emphasized. "Don't go before the provincial examination. It's just the provincial examination; if you can't even pass this hurdle, there's no point in shamelessly trying to get in, understand?"

"know."

"Pack your bags in the next couple of days and get ready to go back to Beijing. I'll be waiting for your good news in Beishan County."