Lu Lin's shop was selling quickly, and many people in Dashi Village had heard that Lu Lin was going to sell the firm, but they didn't know it was true until Lu Lin sold the firm.
This Lu Lin really changed hands of the firm.
"I heard that he became an official, so he sold the firm."
"Lu Lin is also really courageous. Such a big business can sell as soon as it is sold."
"He has already become an official, and he still cares about a firm."
"I thought Lu Chengyu could become an official, but I didn't expect Lu Lin to become an official first."
"It's Lu Lin? Isn't it Chen Xiaomi?"
"Shuang'er can't be an official. Chen Xiaomi bought an official for Lu Lin."
"It turned out to be like this. I thought that the relationship between Chen Xiaomi and Lu Lin was not very good. I heard from the Lu family that this Lu Lin is a strict wife. If he wants to spend money, he must pass through Chen Xiaomi. If Chen Xiaomi doesn't give him money Hua, he is worthless, Chen Xiaomi has always treated Lu Lin as an outsider."
"Can you believe what the Lu family said?"
"This is really an impermanent world. When Lu Lin heard that he was going to marry Chen Xiaomi, he was so scared that he fell into the river. He didn't expect that he would be an official now."
It is not easy to be an official in this village. For a while, the whole village was talking about Lu Lin becoming an official. Knowing that Chen Xiaomi spent three thousand dollars to buy the official, all the villagers lamented that Chen Xiaomi was too low-key and earned so much money. Money, on weekdays, does not show the mountains and does not show water.
Once Chen Xiaomi leaves, our embroidery can still be sold to Huaxia Trading Company in the future, who knows, after all, it will not be as convenient as before.
When the villagers thought of the consequences of Chen Xiaomi's departure, they began to miss Chen Xiaomi's well-being.
The old lady was very excited about Lu Lin becoming an official. She didn't understand how Lu Lin, a worthless guy, suddenly became an official.
This Lu Chengyu told her that the official he bought was not a good official, and that Sha County was close to the border, and if there was a war, the county magistrate would bear the brunt of being killed.
After hearing Lu Chengyu's words, the old lady finally calmed down a bit, thinking that Lu Lin is a short-lived ghost, and that Lu Lin will be killed sooner or later after taking this position.
Lu Lin's party of fourteen people and four mule carts headed for Sha County in a mighty way.
After deciding to go to Sha County, Lu Lin dismissed some of his staff.
Wan Xiaofan's family was left behind, and this family signed the deed of sale, as well as Magpie and Lin Chun who signed the deed of sale.
In addition, Qin Yi's family also followed. Qin Yi had already bought a house in the town, and when he knew that Lu Lin was going to Shaxian County, he resolutely sold the house.
For Qin Yi's decision, Lu Lin is still very grateful. The Qin family, Qin Lang and Qin Ming, have grown into young men over the years, and have also learned some boxing skills. They are quite capable.
The father and son of the Qin family have also made a lot of money with him over the years. If the father and son want to stay in Lin County, they should be able to find a living, and they should be able to do well, but Qin Yi sold the house. Follow up.
It was a long journey from Lin Town to Sha County, there might be bandits on the road, with Qin Yi's family following him, Lu Lin felt relieved.
Zhang Rui wanted to come with him, but Zhang Rui's wife gave birth to a boy two years ago, and just now gave birth to a girl. There are two children in this family, and Zhang Rui couldn't get away.
Seeing Zhang Rui's situation, Lu Lin didn't let Zhang Rui follow.
Although the higher-ups asked Lu Lin to report within three months, but Lu Lin still wanted to report to Sha County earlier before winter came, so he left earlier.
It was a long journey to Sha County, Lu Lin was a little worried about Yuan Bao.
Among this group of people, Yuan Bao was the youngest. Lu Lin was a little worried that Yuan Bao would get sick.
Fortunately, Yuan Bao was a child, so he was very enthusiastic about going out this time, chattering along the way, looking very excited.
Since ancient times, Lu Lin was very willing to spend money along the way. When he met inns and restaurants, he was not stingy with lodging and packing food, so he didn't suffer too much along the way.
On the way, Qin Ming was humming softly while driving the mule cart.
"Brother, you are very happy!" Qin Lang said.
Qin Ming nodded, and said: "Yes, Brother Lin is now the county magistrate. I don't know if he can get a job as a servant. This yamen servant is also an eighth-rank official. How majestic!"
Qin Lang smiled and said: "With your flamboyance, it may not be easy to become a government servant."
"Brother, don't underestimate me. I'm amazing. Those government servants in Lin Town are no match for me, but..." The other party is an official, so he can't provoke him.
Qin Lang smiled and said: "Following Brother Lin always makes people feel excited."
In fact, the three of Qin's father and son have lived well in Lin Town these years, and have made a name for themselves.
Knowing that Lu Lin was going to sell the firm and go to Sha County to take up his post, the father and son sold the house without hesitation.
Qin Lang will go to Sha County with Lu Lin without hesitation. On the one hand, the journey to Sha County is far away. The father and son are grateful for Lu Lin's kindness and worried that the Lu family will encounter bandits on the road. By your side, life can be wonderful.
Chen Xiaocai was sitting in the mule cart, flipping through a book.
Shen Chi looked at Chen Xiaocai and said, "Do you want to take the imperial examination?"
Chen Xiaocai smiled and said, "I have such an idea, I never thought Brother Lin would become an official."
Still be an official! No matter how big the business was, it would be very troublesome to offend the officials, not to mention that the status of the businessman was too low.
Shen Chi blinked, and said: "I didn't expect Brother Lin to become an official."
In Shen Chi's mind, being an official is something that is beyond reach. Lu Lin suddenly became the county magistrate, and Shen Chi still couldn't recover.
Chen Xiaocai puffed his cheeks, and said: "Brother Lin is such a prodigal, a county magistrate spent a few dollars and paid back most of the money he earned in the past few years. If I pass the exam, I can save this money. "
Hearing the conversation between Shen Chi and Chen Xiaocai, Lu Lin gave Chen Xiaocai a sideways glance, and said to himself: Xiao Lai, this little brat, is really delusional! It's so easy to get into the imperial examination. Lu Chengyu, a pious guy, has been in the exam for so many years before he can pass the imperial examination. It's just enough to be admitted as a scholar. This brat is so terrible that he dares to despise him as a prodigal.
After trekking all the way for nearly two months, Lu Lin finally reached his destination.
After entering Shaxian County, Lu Lin found that the people of Shaxian County were not interested in him as a new official. They looked at him with a bit of schadenfreude, vaguely looking like you will not work soon.
Lu Lin shook his head secretly in his heart, and thought: This official is more angry than an official, no wonder he is also a county magistrate, this ghost place only costs three thousand or two, while other places cost ten to twenty thousand. The people in this place are too crazy. However, thinking that many of the aborigines here have moved away, and many of them are veterans from the battlefield, they feel relieved.
Many of the people who will join the army are from poor families. Some of them have served in the army for a long time, and after retiring, they have nowhere to go and stayed in Sha County.
"My lord, this is your residence." The boy said.
Lu Lin glanced at the young man, gave the young man twenty Wen, and said, "Thanks for your hard work."
Luo Wen accepted the money handed over by Lu Lin with glowing eyes, and said, "My lord, you seem to be a good official. It is Sha County that your lord can come, and it is our Sha County's blessing."
Hearing Luo Wen's compliment, Lu Lin smiled helplessly.
The boy's name is Luo Wen. He is a local kid from Sha County. He is full of cleverness. After Lu Lin and others came, the residents of Sha County ignored Lu Lin and showed contempt in their eyes. However, But the kid came up and said that he could be a guide for several people, of course, he needed a little money.
The child's clothes were tattered, and when he approached him, he seemed to be graceful, but Lu Lin could still see the nervousness of the other party, and he seemed to be a poor child.
Although buying an official cost most of Lu Lin's net worth, there is still a lot left. For newcomers, Lu Lin will not be stingy with a little guide fee for children.
Lu Lin looked at the mansion in front of him and said, "Is this the magistrate's office?"
Luo Wen nodded, and said: "Yes, the last county magistrate has been out of office for a while, and the county government has not been repaired for a while."
Lu Lin frowned, thinking to himself: This house is so dilapidated? It should be said that even if the previous county magistrate left, it should not be broken like this. This county government office is the facade of a county!
"The appearance of such a county is really not that good! Brother Lin, it's not surprising that the county magistrate's mansion is so dilapidated, why the county magistrates here haven't been here for long." Qin Ming said carelessly.
Did this scholar become an official because he really wanted to plead for the people? Maybe some people are, but most of them are for making money and living a good life. If life is not good, then what's the point of being an official.
Luo Wen looked at Lu Lin, rolled his eyes, and said, "My lord, the back of your mansion is right behind this yamen. I won't accompany you, I'll go first."
Lu Lin glanced at the child who ran away, and always felt that the child was acting like this, which was a bit strange.
Chen Xiaocai looked at Luo Wen's back, and vaguely felt that this kid seemed to be running away.
"Brother Lin, this place is so weird!" Chen Xiaocai said.
Lu Lin sighed and said, "Go ahead."
Before Chen Xiaomi walked to the magistrate's mansion behind the county government office, he was stunned.
Why is there no roof, and it has been in disrepair for a long time, so it is not like this!
Lu Lin frowned, and thought to himself: No wonder no one wants to come to this ghostly place. The mansion is broken down like this, and the folk customs are tough. Isn't it a crime to come here
Compared with the house behind the mansion, the dilapidated mansion seems to be very decent.
Qin Yi said with some concern: "This house has been in disrepair for a long time, and it will not be in such a dilapidated state. It is estimated that someone saw the government office and no one secretly took away the tiles and bricks from the house."
Lu Lin: "..." Tiles and bricks also cost money. If the farmer has no money, he can save a little.
Qin Yi looked at Lu Lin and said, "Brother Lin, what should we do now!"
Lu Lin said helplessly: "What should I do? Let's find someone to repair the house first." No wonder the kid ran away just now, maybe he was worried that he would get angry when he saw the dilapidated mansion, so he ran away.
Before Lu Lin came to take up his post, he spent a lot of effort to inquire about the situation here. There is a border patrol camp here. There is a general named Ji Chengkang.
The general seemed to have made great military exploits, and he was supposed to return to the capital to get promoted and make a fortune. However, this person was too straightforward to be flexible, so he was sent here to guard the frontier.
In many places, the sky is high and the emperor is far away. The county magistrate dominates the city and can do whatever he wants. For example, the imperial court collects 15% of the tax, and the county magistrate collects 30% of the tax in the name of the imperial court. The excess tax naturally goes to the county magistrate’s pocket. , Another example is that if there is a disaster in the county, the county magistrate can withhold most of the food and money for the disaster relief.
However, the county magistrate here is not good, there is an evil spirit here, if the county magistrate dares to do some small tricks, the general who can't rub the sand in his eyes can chop people up.