After that, the dining hall, dormitories and other places were simple. After all, in Wu Minggao's opinion, the most important thing was the library. But in Yi Shuyuan, it was like visiting a tourist attraction. Every place felt particularly novel. Inside a county government, it was really

It was rich beyond Yi Shuyuan’s imagination.

From Yi Shuyuan's point of view, it seemed that he was not too busy with the job of bookkeeper. Wu Minggao took him around for a long time before taking Yi Shuyuan back to the library again and began to explain some general details of the compilation requirements.

In fact, there is not much content, it just needs to be copied from the previous county chronicles, and it does not involve copying all the previous county chronicles. In theory, it only needs to be revised for the past twenty years.

However, the content of the work is not limited to the library. It may involve traveling around the county and even borrowing some files. It can be said that it is not as troublesome as Yi Shuyuan thought, but also more troublesome than he thought.

When it was almost done, Wu Minggao asked Yi Shuyuan to familiarize himself with the environment. Upon hearing this, Yi Shuyuan first looked at the bookshelf, and then tried desks, desks and chairs, but sometimes he looked up at the door, thinking about this

Why hasn’t the chief clerk left yet?

Of course, he didn't leave because he had something to do. Wu Minggao, who was standing by the side, couldn't bear it any longer, so he spoke a little coyly.

"Mr. Yi, the poems and essays you wrote last time were missing something..."

Yi Shuyuan put down a book in his hand and looked at the main book.

"I wonder what Mr. Wu is referring to?"

Wu Minggao smiled.

"Sir, the payment has not been made yet!"

Yi Shuyuan's heart suddenly became clear, he patted his head and said.

"Yes, yes, but I don't have an engraving yet. I'm afraid it won't be possible to sign without a seal. I'll prepare a seal after a while and then add the signature on your behalf!"

"Then I can rest assured. Well, Mr. Yi is so familiar with it now that he won't go to the restaurant for lunch today. I have already made a reservation for lunch at Tongxinlou, which can be regarded as a welcome for Mr. Yi!"

"Thank you, sir!"

Everyone has done this, how could Yi Shuyuan not know what to do? Of course he agreed, and he really wanted to try Tongxinlou’s dishes.

"Then I'll go take care of official business first, and I'll send someone to invite you before noon!"

After Wu Minggao finished speaking, he and Yi Shuyuan saluted each other before leaving with a smile.

Yi Shuyuan, who stayed in the library, secretly sweated. Although he knew that the chief clerk was being polite and respectful, it still made him feel something about officialdom, which was indeed troublesome.

With no one to disturb him, Yi Shuyuan took out a few old county chronicles and sat down to read them, browsing them as if they were novels.

Yuanjiang County is big or small. Of course, there are a lot of things recorded in the county annals. Yi Shuyuan originally thought that there were not many interesting things. He thought that most of them were about repairing certain buildings and repairing certain facilities such as dams.

, promulgate any laws, etc.

But when I really opened it, I realized that the County Chronicle is actually a very valuable book. Just looking at the title pages of a few volumes, I realized that the County Chronicle covers history, geography, customs, people, culture, education, products, climate, etc.

In terms of content, it can be regarded as a comprehensive summary of the county where it is located every ten or twenty years.

Of course, interesting things will also be written down. For example, Yi Shuyuan was flipping through and saw his own name.

"Hey, this is really ironic..."

It is recorded in the county annals that there was a child prodigy born in Yuanjiang County more than 40 years ago. He was able to write essays at the age of four and six years old, and had a photographic memory. However, he ended up being stupid after a serious illness, which is very sad.

"Um?"

After turning over his part and a few pages later, Yi Shuyuan suddenly made a sound of surprise.

"The villagers were lost in the mountains and could not get out for a long time. Fortunately, the mountain gods helped them escape..."

The mountain god recorded in the county annals appeared in the form of a woodcutter. Yi Shuyuan rubbed his now smooth chin and tilted his head to think about the appearance of a person. The possibility that the woodcutter was the mountain god greatly increased. No, he was.

!

No, I have to go for a walk in the mountains later!

Yi Shuyuan looked through it bit by bit, and before he knew it, many books were spread out on the desk.

A police officer came in a hurry, but slowed down when he reached the door of the library. The Confucian scholar in the room was quietly reading books, and the entire spacious desk could hardly fit. This Mr. Yi is so attentive!

"Mr. Yi."

Yi Shuyuan raised his head and looked at the door, and the officer quickly spoke.

"My Lord Registrar asked me to invite you over, saying that we would go to Tongxin Building together."

"Okay, time to work!"

Yi Shuyuan got up quickly, he was already hungry.

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Outside Tongxin Building, Wu Minggao and Yi Shuyuan walked together, talking as they walked. It was obvious that they were talking happily. The shop assistant outside the building hurriedly came forward to greet them attentively.

"It's Mr. Wu, come in quickly! Mr. Wu, the shopkeeper, is here——"

Wu Minggao raised his hand with a smile and led Yi Shuyuan into the building. In an instant, the sounds that could be heard outside became more lively.

The shopkeeper should quickly check his presence.

"Master Wu, the dining room upstairs is ready. Do you want the kitchen to serve the food now?"

"Mr. Yi, do you want to have tea first or serve the food directly?"

Wu Minggao asked Yi Shuyuan with a smile, but Yi Shuyuan really didn't want to go to too much trouble. On the one hand, he thought the Confucian scholar was cool, but he couldn't learn the pedantic rules, so he said frankly with a wry smile.

"I'm hungry in my lower belly, sir. Let's just eat."

Wu Minggao was a little surprised, but he still smiled and nodded, and even introduced Yi Shuyuan to the shopkeeper's curious eyes.

"This is Mr. Yi."

"Oh, Mr. Yi!"

The shopkeeper saluted, and Yi Shuyuan could only return the gift. Can we eat?

After finishing the courtesy, I finally went upstairs and sat on the elegant seat by the window. On the left I could see the school and half of the county government office, and on the right was the busiest street in Yuanjiang County.

Braised river fish, braised pork ribs, braised sesame water and braised radish...

One after another fragrant and delicious meals were served one after another. Just smelling the smell made Yi Shuyuan greedy. This was really hard food for him now!

"Mr. Yi, we all have official duties and it is inconvenient to drink during the day. Wu gave tea instead of wine to cleanse his mind!"

"Thank you, sir!"

Wu Minggao raised his tea cup and drank with Yi Shuyuan, who also raised his cup. However, Yi Shuyuan put down his tea cup and saw that the other party was still pouring tea, so he grabbed the chopsticks and said with a wry smile.

"Sir, if you hold too much water, you won't be able to hold the food. Mr. Yi is really hungry!"

"Well, then sir, let's have dinner..."

"OK!"

I'm just waiting for your words. After Yi Shuyuan said this, he took off his chopsticks, picked up a large piece of spareribs and put it in his mouth. He immediately felt the salty aroma hit his taste buds, and couldn't help but want to bite the bones into pieces. Then he tried again.

Try the braised fish, and when you use your tongue to pick out the fine bones, the fish is already flowing freely in your mouth.

Yi Shuyuan's movements were not vulgar, but the speed with which he moved his chopsticks was really not slow. He was praising his food while eating.

“Really delicious!”

Wu Minggao looked at Yi Shuyuan in slight astonishment, but when he saw that his movements were natural and his expression was relaxed, he was really moved by the food, and he couldn't help but smile.

"Mr. Yi is innocent and free-spirited, no wonder he can write such calligraphy!"

"Master Wu, please don't be polite. If you don't eat, Yi will finish it."

Yi Shuyuan was eating delicious food with a relaxed mind. Wu Minggao was not unhappy at all after saying this. He seemed to understand Mr. Yi's true temperament.

"Okay, Wu, come and try it too... Well, today's braised fish is especially delicious!"

The two of them no longer stuck to their status and etiquette, and started eating and drinking together.

Seeing this scene, the waiters in the restaurant who came to serve rice and tea were secretly speechless. They had never seen Mr. Wu eat so freely, and today the two of them ate several bowls of rice alone.

At the end of the meal, Yi Shuyuan was extremely satisfied, and Wu Minggao felt equally comfortable.

On the way back, the chat between the two of them became obviously more natural, at least in Yi Shuyuan's opinion. They were no longer so formal, too respectful, and no longer so tired.

When Yi Shuyuan returned to the library, Wu Minggao returned to his koan in a relaxed mood, rubbing his satisfied belly. He had not felt so comfortable for a long time.

If Wu Minggao respected Yi Shuyuan before because of his skills and knowledge, then now he really wants to make a friendship with Yi Shuyuan. It is not the kind of acquaintance, not the kind of superior and subordinate, nor the kind of vanity.

Not just to ask for Mo Bao, but to really be a friend!
Chapter completed!