Republic of China: Guandong Ginseng King

Chapter 304 Proposal
"General Office? What General Office?"

Everyone in the room was stunned when they heard this, and they didn't understand why the government officials came to their house.

"I didn't hear it clearly, but he was wearing an official uniform and looked to be in his early twenties, quite young."

The boy who delivered the message shook his head. He didn't know what the general manager was.

"Honglin, you and Zhengguo go out to greet them and be polite to them."

Upon hearing this, He Lisheng immediately ordered his eldest son and eldest disciple to go out to greet them.

No matter who the general manager or branch manager is, as long as he is an official, the escort agency cannot afford to offend him, so it is always better to be careful when receiving him.

He Honglin and Zhao Zhengguo nodded and walked out immediately.

At this moment, Qu Shaoyang had been invited in by the doorman and was sitting down drinking tea and waiting.

He Honglin and the other man arrived at the gatehouse and when they saw Qu Shaoyang wearing the official uniform of an eighth-rank official, they hurried forward to salute.

"Sir, my father has some chores to attend to, so he specifically ordered me and my senior brother to welcome you."

Qu Shaoyang took a look at the two men who came over. They were both in their early thirties. From what he heard, he thought they were the son and apprentice of the escort agency's chief manager.

"I am the General Manager of Wood Taxation in the East Road. I am here to see the Great Shopkeeper He. I have something to discuss with you. Please lead the way."

Qu Shaoyang nodded at the other party and said.

He Honglin and Zhao Zhengguo didn't understand what the Wood Tax General Manager did.

But seeing that Qu Shaoyang was wearing an eighth-rank official uniform, he naturally did not dare to offend him. "Sir, please follow me."

The two men led Qu Shaoyang to the reception room, "Father, this is the general manager of the East Road Wood Tax." He Honglin winked at his father.

He Lisheng hurriedly stood up from his chair and saluted Qu Shaoyang.

"It turned out to be the General Manager. I was delayed by some other matters and was unable to greet you in person. I hope the General Manager will forgive me."

He Lisheng had some connections in Liaoyang and had a good relationship with the chief clerk, the registrar and others in the Liaoyang County government.

He has experienced big scenes before, so he is naturally not afraid.

Qu Shaoyang nodded and said, "Boss He, my surname is Qu, and I was recently appointed by the Eastern Circuit Governor as the general manager of wood tax.

It is mainly responsible for managing all matters related to timber harvesting, transportation, taxation, etc. under the jurisdiction of Dongbiandao.

I am sorry to bother you today because I have something to discuss with Mr. He."

When He Lisheng heard this, he felt relieved. He thought someone was here to cause trouble.

"It turns out to be Lord Qu. My apologies. Lord Qu, please take a seat. Someone, bring the tea."

He Lisheng politely asked Qu Shaoyang to sit down.

Qu Shaoyang didn't hesitate and sat down with his arms and legs spread out.

The escort agency's servant brought the tea. Qu Shaoyang picked it up, used the lid of the tea bowl to remove the foam, lowered his head and took a sip. "Good tea."

He Lisheng felt anxious when he saw Qu Shaoyang just lowered his head and fiddled with the tea bowl without saying anything.

"I wonder why Lord Qu came to my escort agency today?
As long as my Changfeng Escort Agency can do it, I will definitely do it for you." He Lisheng couldn't help but ask.

Qu Shaoyang raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a meaningful smile, then put down the tea bowl and straightened his clothes.

“I heard that Changfeng Escort Agency has a fourth young lady who is both talented and beautiful, and has excellent martial arts skills.

I have an uncle who is 22 years old and still unmarried. I have come to ask for a wife for him. What do you think, Mr. He, the shopkeeper?"

Qu Shaoyang was too lazy to beat around the bush with these people, so he just came straight to the point and stated his purpose.

When these words were spoken, everyone in the room was stunned.

He Lisheng and others originally thought that Qu Shaoyang came to the escort agency to entrust some valuable items.

The escort agency's job is to escort goods. It is normal for someone to come and ask for a favor.

But he never expected that this Mr. Qu would come to propose marriage. He Lisheng was indeed an old hand, and although he was surprised, he managed to remain calm.

"Your Excellency is too kind. My daughter is well-known in Liaoyang City for her naughtiness.

Mr. He feels ashamed. His daughter is already 18 years old, but she is still unmarried and no one is interested in her.

I wonder who your uncle is? Where does he live? What job does he do?

Ever since He Qingzhu had been chasing away those who proposed marriage to him, his reputation in Liaoyang City had become bad.

Over the past year, no one dared to propose marriage.

He Lisheng was worried about his daughter's marriage. No one around proposed marriage, and Chen Yunhan couldn't get married.

Now that someone has come to propose marriage, don't worry about the rules. Just find out clearly first.

What if it really works? Wouldn't it just solve the current problem?

"Oh, my uncle lives in Kuandian and has just been appointed as the head of the militia by the county magistrate. His surname is Chen and his name is Yunhan."

Qu Shaoyang stared at He Lisheng's face and spoke slowly, word by word.

When Qu Shaoyang said he was from Kuandian, He Lisheng's heart started beating fast and he had a bad feeling.

When Qu Shaoyang said Chen Yunhan's name, He Lisheng's face suddenly became very ugly.

"Sir Qu, I respect you as an official appointed by the court. I have been welcoming you with a smile and treating you with courtesy since you entered the door.

It is true that He is an ordinary citizen, but not just anyone can make fun of him.

Chen Yunhan was originally a disciple of my Changfeng Escort Agency. He was wanted by the Kuandian County Court for committing a crime and has been on the run.

He knows all about this matter. I saw that evil disciple a few days ago. When did he become the head of the group? "

He Lisheng was so annoyed that he slammed the table in anger.

Qu Shaoyang's face darkened, he glanced at He Lisheng and snorted.

"Boss He, what you mean by this is that I am lying and using sweet words to deceive you into marriage?"

As Qu Shaoyang spoke, he pulled out a stack of documents from his sleeve pocket and slammed them on the table.

"Open your eyes and take a good look at what these are.
After all, I am the general manager appointed by the Taotai himself. Is it necessary for me to come to your escort agency to cheat for a girl?"

He Honglin hurried forward, picked up the stack of documents and handed it to He Lisheng.

The father and son looked through them one by one, and then they were both dumbfounded.

Those documents are all stamped with the official seal, which cannot be forged in the slightest.

The most shocking thing is that not only was the Chen family's case dropped, but Chen Yunzhe's status as a student was restored, and Chen Yunhan really became the commander of the Kuandian militia.

He Lisheng had been in the underworld for a long time, and he knew very well the character of the government officials. They were people who would not do anything without profit.

To accomplish so many things in a short period of time, besides connections, a large sum of money is indispensable. Otherwise, who will help you?

"Oh, I forgot to tell you that Chen Yunzhe is now working in the General Office, helping with affairs.

With the permission of the Taotai, I will take part in the college entrance examination next year."

Qu Shaoyang found it amusing to see the father and son's changing expressions, and then added lightly.

Now, the father and son of the He family were completely upset.

They knew Chen Yunzhe's talent and that his chances of passing the examination to become a scholar were very high.

Although scholars cannot become officials, they have passed the threshold of the imperial examination.

If you pass the exam to become a scholar, you don't have to pay taxes, you don't have to kneel when you meet an official, and if you have any problems, you can just take your name card to the county government.

If one has excellent grades and is selected as a tribute student, it means that one has taken half a step into the officialdom, and one may become an official at any time.

(End of this chapter)