In the famine, she stockpiled space supplies and became a bandit.

Chapter 145 Money can make the world go round

"Rong Bai, how could you accept bribes?" Wei Qing, who was always gentle and polite, was so angry that he called Rong Bai's name: "We Chaoyang Villa has finally achieved the current situation with great difficulty. What's the difference between you and those corrupt officials of Tianqi?"

Again... dog official???

Rong Bai's eyebrows were throbbing.

"You are the shit official! Your whole family is shit officials!" He glared at Wei Qing with bulging eyes: "Can't you change your mind a little bit?"

"What do you mean?" Wei Qing still looked dissatisfied.

Rong Bai held his forehead and said, "The boss is fighting outside now, and I don't know how much food and grass he needs every day. Although we have a good harvest this year, we are not without food, but since someone is eager to send gold and silver treasures to us, wouldn't it be stupid not to accept them?"

He couldn't help but glance at Wei Qing again. He was indeed a blockhead without any business sense.

Is that right?

Wei Qing stared at him for a long time, and seeing that this man certainly didn't look like someone who would embezzle money, his expression improved a little.

"But you just promised to give them official positions?"

They are all greedy villains, Wei Qing will never let them harm the people under the rule of the boss.

Rong Bai spread his hands shamelessly and said with a grin: "Did I? I just said...wait for notification!"

After he said that, he winked at Wei Qing.

Wei Qing: "..."

Gu Yuan glanced at Rong Bai, who looked like a scoundrel, and then at Wei Qing, who was speechless, and almost laughed out loud: "Well, my two lords, the most important thing for us now is to quickly gather people and send them to the boss. Other things... we can talk about it later, okay?"

Although Rong Bai has an eccentric personality, he still knows how to prioritize things.

"I have several candidates here. They are all suitable in terms of knowledge and character. I will write the list to you."

As he spoke, he walked to the table and began to write down the candidates in his mind one by one.

Seeing this, Wei Qing also began to write down the names of the people he trusted.

But after thinking for a long time, they still only had half the number of people, especially those who were qualified for the position of county magistrate, there were not many.

Wei Qing sighed: "Our foundation is still too weak."

"How about we go ask the military advisor?" Gu Yuan suggested.

"Yes, why didn't I think of that." Wei Qing's eyes lit up and he smiled: "Military advisors are always resourceful, he must have an idea."

Yin Li has now become the military advisor of Chaoyang Villa. It can be said that except for Luo Xi, he is the most powerful and the busiest person in the entire Chaoyang Villa.

Look, he had just received Luo Xi's order and was leading his men to prepare food and fodder. However, as soon as he saw Wei Qing, Rong Bai and the others, he instantly understood their purpose.

After several people briefly explained the situation, he said: "In fact, we don't need to go through so much trouble. Nanyue County already has many officials, and not all of them are parasites."

"Master Wei, why don't you find out the situation from the people, keep the good ones, and place one or two people we trust in the post, and the matter will be resolved."

Wei Qing and Gu Yuan looked at each other and suddenly realized why they hadn't thought of it. They both bowed to Yin Li and said, "Thank you, Military Advisor."

Rong Bai kept clicking his tongue: "Military advisor is worthy of being a military advisor. His brain is just better than ours."

Yin Li just smiled modestly.

After returning, several people began to draw up a list, and once it was ready, they would notify everyone.

Those who gave gifts to Wei Qing were full of confidence, especially Mr. Sun, who gave the most gifts. He held his head high, and those who didn't know would have thought that his son was already a county magistrate.

"Let me tell you, money makes the world go round. As long as you are a human being, this truth will never change." He laughed and stroked his beard.

Those who thought Wei Qing would not accept gifts and gave less, all looked a little unhappy: "Didn't they say Wei Qing was an honest official who was dedicated to the people? Oh, I didn't expect that."

"Brother, you don't understand this." Sun Yuanwai patted his shoulder like an experienced person: "Reputation is something you give yourself. If you take it seriously, you lose."

The expressions of those people kept changing. After a while, they gritted their teeth and said, "We'll make up for it later."

"You guys..." Mr. Sun raised his hand, pointed at them and shook his head.

What the few people didn't see was that there were two scholars with grim faces standing on the side of the road they were walking on.

They were wearing long robes that were washed white and had patches on some places, and their heads were tied with just a piece of cloth as a headband. It was obvious at a glance that their living conditions were difficult.

"Brother Zuo, how about we also find a way to send something?" One of the taller scholars said helplessly.

Zuo Xun smiled bitterly and pulled at the hem of his worn-out clothes: "Brother Su, what can we give as a gift given to us?"

Su Jing punched a tree trunk by the roadside and said, "What a good Wei Qing! He claims to be wholeheartedly serving the people. He is a liar."

They had just gone to the yamen, wanting to ask whether they needed to take a test on their academic qualifications to select officials, but unexpectedly the yamen runner said that the candidate had already been decided. At first they only blamed themselves for coming late.

But now listening to what these wealthy gentry say, it is obvious that they are buying official positions with money.

"Just because the person in power has changed, ordinary people like us still have no chance?" Su Jing's eyes were full of unwillingness.

“Hey——” Zuo Xun raised his hand and gently patted his friend’s shoulder: “Forget it, maybe… this is fate. I just hope that in the next life, we can be reborn into a good family.”

He now understands that sometimes hard work may not be useful!

However, at noon the next day, when the two were drinking to drown their sorrows at Zuo Xun's house, a yamen runner came to their door.

"What did you say? We were...selected?"

They sobered up instantly and stood up suddenly, their hands trembling slightly.

The bailiff smiled and nodded: "Yes, congratulations, both of you. Please take care of me in the future."

He respectfully told them about Wei Qing's arrangements: "Master Wei said that due to the emergency, we will set off tomorrow. I hope you two will not be late."

Zuo Xun and Su Jing were dizzy throughout the whole process. They couldn't understand why they were chosen when they didn't bring anything as a gift.

People like Mr. Sun did not realize that they were not on the list, let alone the position of county magistrate, until Wei Qing took his men away from Tongning County.

"Such a gentle and upright Lord Wei! I never expected that he would dare to play tricks on us." Mr. Sun slammed the teacup in his hand onto the table with a "bang".

"He took the money but didn't do anything. Does he understand the rules?"

The other people also looked livid: "Humph, he was born in a small family. We overestimated him. No wonder he became a traitor."

"Mr. Sun, we can't just let this go. Let's go and ask the government officials for an explanation."

"Yes, we can't waste so much money. You must give us an explanation."

As they spoke, they rushed towards the yamen in anger.