On February 14th, Niu Ju, the archer from the Jinniuzhai Inspection Station, got up early in the morning and led the village warriors to clean up the yamen inside and out, making it spotless.
The new inspector Fu Hongnian arrived a month ago, and he is in the prime of his life. Along with the new inspector, there are two archers named Wang. Logically speaking, Jinniu Village has three acres of land.
In any case, it was not Niu Ju's turn to give orders to the village warriors.
However, instead of blaming him for overstepping his bounds, the inspection inspector Fu Hong rolled up his sleeves himself and while pretending to help, he cautiously asked him for instructions, "Brother Niu, do you want to send someone to pave the empty space in front of you?"
The loess was then flattened with a roller. When Judge Han comes, he will know that we have not forgotten the tradition of diligence and love for the people he left behind?!"
"No need!" Niu Ju stood up straight, looked around, and then waved his hands carelessly, "Inspector Han back then, what he didn't like to do the most was superficial skills. Besides, Inspector Han just arrived at the county seat this morning, and he had to go through this.
Come on, at least it will be the day after tomorrow, the day after tomorrow. And there will be a big gathering tomorrow, and the new soil will be trampled by people and horses, making it look dirtier. It is not as smooth as the hard ground that was trampled on!"
The new inspector Fu Hong knew how to be a good person and immediately nodded vigorously, "Okay, if Brother Niu says you don't need it, then you don't need it. Please Brother Niu, please let the brothers put more thought into cleaning up the empty space. Tonight, I will pay for it."
Mouth pig, give everyone extra food!"
"Don't worry about the inspection, it's all taken care of by my subordinates!" Niu Ju smiled and patted his chest. "Your time is always precious, don't waste it on such trivial matters. The chores inside and outside the courtyard are all worth it.
Just leave it all to me."
"Thank you, Brother Niu!" When Fu Hong heard this, he stopped being polite and gently cupped his hands with a smile on his face.
Niu Ju turned his body sideways and returned the salute respectfully, "Ze Shao, Zhe Sha, I dare not treat the inspector as brothers. Don't worry, I guarantee that everything will be done properly!"
Although he was speaking politely, as soon as Fu Hong returned to the second hall, he straightened his waist, tilted his chin slightly, and began to shout at the other village warriors. From the looks of it, he looked like a rooster patrolling his territory.
"Virtue!" Youxiang Yong secretly pouted, but he did not dare to curse loudly.
The archer Niu Ju was the confidant of Han Qing, the judge of the Yongxing Army's Tidian Prison Department. This was a "fact" that everyone in Ding'an County knew.
Although Niu Ju did not accept Judge Han's invitation to go to the Punishment Division to help like Wang Wu and Zhang Fan because of his family burden. However, Wang Wu and Zhang Fan came back last time and became brothers with Niu Ju.
Look, it's obvious that Boss Niu's importance in Judge Han's eyes has not diminished at all just because he rejected the other party's invitation.
As for the original situation, Niu Ju and Wang Wu, under the orders of the county magistrate Zhang Wei, secretly monitored Judge Han's past. Everyone chose to ignore it.
It was all impossible to do at first. How could a small archer dare to resist the order of the county magistrate?
What's more, Niu Ju and Wang Wu must have chosen to deal with the matter in response to the county magistrate's order. Otherwise, Judge Han would not have thought of them and immediately wrote to invite them after being promoted.
Therefore, although the current Niu Ju is still an archer, the weight of his words on this three-acre land of Jinniu Village is not much lighter than that of the new inspector Fu Hong.
Even, in most cases, Fu Hong would seek his opinion first when encountering something.
As for Niu Ju, although he likes to show off, behave and do things, he still knows how to measure things.
He never really thought that he could be on an equal footing with the new inspector just because he was polite to him. He gave advice to the new inspector several times, focusing on fairness and taking care of safety. He was able to retain Judge Han's reputation very well.
Legacy.
"Zhao Song, Liu Erzi, you two, go find someone to buy a live pig. Inspector Fu said that everyone has worked hard today, so he paid for it out of his own pocket and treated everyone to meat." Although he didn't hear the village heroes secretly scolding him, he was awesome.
Ju realized that some people would be dissatisfied, and promptly announced Fu Hong's promise loudly.
"Wise inspection!"
"Thank you for the inspection!"
"Brother Niu, don't worry, we will definitely buy the fat ones!"
Cheers immediately resounded throughout Jinniu Village. When the archers, village warriors and helpers heard that there was a large piece of meat as a side meal, they immediately forgot about their fatigue and dissatisfaction.
"Ask the butcher Zhou at the foot of the mountain to wash the intestines cleanly when he butchers the pigs, stuff them with refined meat, and add enough salt and seasoning. Let's smoke them in an iron pot tonight, and maybe we can catch up with the judge the day after tomorrow to come back and eat them.
At first, this was all he wanted!" Before the cheers had died down, Niu Ju added loudly again.
"okay--"
"Brother Niu, don't worry, the judge loves to be clean, we all know it!"
Zhao Song and Liu Erzi couldn't wait to agree. Then they shook their heads and walked away quickly.
"Pay enough for the pigs and the money to kill them. Don't ruin the reputation of the judge!" Niu Er quickly chased after two steps and warned worriedly.
He knows best what kind of virtues the brothers around him have.
Including himself, he used to eat cards and pluck his hair.
This is the benefit of being an official, and it is the same all over the country. Otherwise, who would break their heads and rush to be an archer or a village hero?
That is to say, during the period when Inspector Han was there, the archers and warriors of Jinniu Village were able to make a lot of money without extorting money from the people.
But there is only one Inspector Han in the world. As he left Jinniu Village for longer and longer, many "traditional crafts" were slowly picked up by his brothers.
Thinking of this, Niu Ju began to miss those days following Han Qing again.
In this life, that is, in those few months, he lived a clean and proud life, making money just by standing up.
If he hadn't been deeply involved with the Red Lotus Sect before, he would have really wanted to be like Wang Wu and Zhang Fan, who immediately rushed to Judge Han's side after receiving the invitation and followed him to the death.
However, his reason told him that it would be best if he didn't go.
Don't forget that the Red Lotus Sect has been defeated by Inspector Han and can no longer care about a small role like himself. But as long as the big shots in the sect can take a breath, they will definitely find ways to bite back.
By then, if you are by Judge Han's side, you will inevitably have to be coerced and induced by them to do things for them.
It is better than now, watching Judge Han's scenery from a distance, and occasionally pretending to be powerful. Although he will not get much benefit, at least he will not be used by the Red Lotus in the future, nor will he harm Judge Han out of conscience.
"Brother Niu, Brother Niu, will the judge really come to Jinniu Village in the next few days?" Just as he was filled with emotion, the voice of archer Liu Hong suddenly rang in his ears, with an obvious tone.
expect.
"That's for sure!" Niu Ju quickly forgot his worries and responded with pride, "He was here when he was forced to leave by Magistrate Zhang. Now that he has to sit in a high-ranking position, of course he has to come back to be considered a
Wherever you fell, you got up again and walked more steadily!"
"Well, Brother Niu is right, that's all!" Liu Hong didn't have as many thoughts as Niu Ju, so he nodded with a smile. Then he looked around and lowered his voice and asked, "Brother Niu, what do you mean?
Is there still a shortage of people around the judge? When he was in the village, I took care of his mounts. I don’t know if the current groom is in line with his wishes."
"When the judge comes, why don't you recommend yourself! What's the use of just thinking here?" Niu Ju immediately understood Liu Hong's true thoughts and smiled to give him advice.
"The judge named Brother Niu, Zhang Fan and Wang Wu in the original letter. He didn't mention me!" Liu Hong's eyes immediately dimmed, he sighed, and explained unwillingly.
"Judge, I'm sorry for taking all five archers from Jinniu Village away at once!" Niu Ju explained to Han Qing without even thinking, "It's not that I don't like you. When you see the judge the day after tomorrow, feel free to go and ask.
.The judge is a man who misses old friendships the most. He must be eager for you to do things with him."
"Hey, hey!" Liu Hong immediately gained confidence and nodded happily.
He had seen the scenery of Wang Wu and Zhang Fan when they came back for the New Year. If he said he was not envious, he would be lying to himself. Therefore, when he heard that Han Qing might come back for a visit today, his mind immediately became active.
"Brother Niu, why don't you follow the judge? The person the judge liked to use the most at the time was you!" When the excitement in his heart subsided a little, he suddenly realized that the benefits could not be exclusive to him, so he came to Niu Ju's side again.
, suggested in a low voice. "Is it because my sister-in-law is reluctant to leave home? Then leave her and the child to her parents' family, and you can go to Chang'an first! When you get rich in the future and set up a house in Chang'an, my sister-in-law will definitely change her mind!"
"I'm too old to move!" Niu Ju smiled and shook his head in explanation.
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw a string of smoke and dust, coming from far to near.
Immediately afterwards, Wang Wu, who had not seen him for a long time, appeared in front of everyone. Without waiting to dismount, he shouted loudly, "Lao Niu, Liu Hong, report to Inspector Fu, then take all the brothers in the village and follow me."
.Judge Han needs help."
"Hey, hey!" The archers and the village heroes were all overjoyed. They put down their brooms and dustpans and went to the backyard to lead the animals and hitch the cart.
Niu Ju acted steadily and immediately trotted to report to Fu Hong.
However, Liu Hong felt itchy and could not scratch his head. He quickly walked towards Wang Wu and lowered his voice and asked, "Brother Wang, what big thing does the judge want to do? He has to send you to Jinniuzhai to transfer people. The county government does not have enough manpower.
Use it?"
"You, you can't control your curiosity and like to inquire about everything!" Wang Wu lowered his head and scolded angrily.
Having said that, he still remembered his past feelings for him, lowered his voice a little, and quickly added, "The inspection suspects that County Magistrate Zhang is not dead. Tomorrow morning, the coffin will be opened and an autopsy will be performed. Many of the county government's manpower is working with County Magistrate Zhang."
Ling and Zhou Chong are not clear about it, so he dare not use it."
"Ah——" Liu Hong was stunned. In an instant, his mouth was so big that he could stuff a goose egg!
