What do subordinate officials do
To put it simply, a subordinate official is someone who takes care of everything and takes the blame. If something happens, your legs will be broken, and if nothing happens, you will have no time to spare.
Of course, subordinate officials also have some power in their hands. But this little power is only useful to ordinary people. If he is a subordinate with evil intentions, he can really cause a lot of trouble with the little power he has.
Mr. Xu is talking about farming and reading to inherit the family.
Although Xu Laozi and Xu Laoer have no talent in reading, they have gone to school and are sensible.
The two brothers also understand what the subordinates do.
Therefore, when Zuoqiu said that he was planning to find a job as a subordinate, both of them shrank back. Fortunately, their father was not confused yet and was not blinded by the petty profit in front of him.
"Sir, look at these two sons of Cao Min. They know nothing except the strength of their arms. If you really let them go to the Yamen, it will only cause you trouble!"
"Besides, what ordinary people do is what ordinary people should do!"
"You should not be rewarded!"
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When Mr. Xu kept rejecting Zuoqiu's reward, Cunzheng Guan Laoqi's eyes were filled with hatred. However, in front of Zuoqiu, Guan Laoqi did not dare to interrupt casually.
Zuoqiu thought for a moment and said, "Brother Xu, I am an official, and rewards and punishments are always clear. You have made such a great contribution today, how can you not reward me?"
"Let's do this. In the name of the county government, I will reward you with a hundred taels of silver!"
"Sir, you can't do it, you can't do it, it's too much, it's too much!"
Upon hearing Zuoqiu's words, Mr. Xu waved his hand quickly.
One hundred taels of silver. If his family suddenly got this one hundred taels of silver, would they be able to live a stable life
"Sir, the common people really don't deserve such a reward. Otherwise, you can use this one hundred taels of silver to build roads in our village!"
If you get this one hundred taels of silver in your hands now, it will definitely be hot to the touch.
Although Mr. Xu has some tricks, the extra one hundred taels of silver in this family will really cause a lot of trouble. At this time, it’s better to do less than to do more!
Although Mr. Xu showed disdain for the remnants of the previous dynasty in front of Mrs. Xu, in his heart, he still did not want his family to be targeted by those people.
Therefore, he cannot accept these rewards, including money and other items.
Wealth is the root of evil!
Finally, after Mr. Xu's repeated pleas, Zuoqiu agreed to the old man's proposal, and the county government provided money to build the road. On the labor side, in addition to normal labor, everyone in the village who participates in road construction can receive a certain amount of wages based on day and work.
After finalizing this matter, Mr. Xu successfully gained a reputation in Lingshui Village.
After all, it is a good thing that everyone makes money, and every family can benefit from it.
What’s more, the road has been built, and people in the village have benefited from it.
After everything was settled, Mr. Xu took Cun Zheng and called several elders in the village. He prepared a table of wine and food at home and entertained Zuoqiu and his party.
Chicken, duck and fish are very rich.
The chicken is pheasant, the duck is wild duck, the fish is caught by the villagers from Taohua River, and the meat is rabbit meat.
In addition to these chicken, duck and fish, there are also various vegetables and eggs.
All in all, this meal was of a really high standard.
After sending Zuoqiu and his party away, Mr. Xu went to see Mrs. Xu.
"Daughter-in-law, I have an idea!"
Mr. Xu came close to Mrs. Xu, "Let me tell you, and you can help me figure it out!" (End of Chapter)