Chapter 34 The dog's eyes are low on the dog
Chen Zhong and Wu Feng are called brothers, and both sides are quite sincere, so it is not a trivial matter. Chen Zhong's original intention was to introduce his wife and Wu Feng to know each other after Wu Feng understood his intention. At this moment, the matter has been revealed and not a difficult matter. Next is to introduce his wife.
Therefore, Chen Feng smiled and said, "Okay, let go of things first, come and see your sister-in-law." Then, Chen Feng got up and walked out.
"Okay." Wu Feng naturally had no objection, and said with a smile, okay, and got up and followed.
"Where is me?" The little fat man opened his mouth, but in the end he didn't see Wu Feng signaling, so he had to sit in his seat.
After leaving the fat man, Wu Feng followed Chen Zhong into the inner house. Chen's house was very large, and even in the inner house, there was a living room. After the two arrived, Chen Zhong ordered someone to invite his wife.
Not long after, a dignified woman came out.
"Madam, this is my newly recognized brother, Wu Feng, Wu Xiandi." Chen Zhong pointed at Wu Feng and said to his wife with a smile. Then, he turned his head and looked at Wu Feng, and smiled and said, "This is your sister-in-law, Fang."
"I've seen my sister-in-law." Wu Feng looked at Fang Shi a little, and exclaimed in his heart. He was so dignified. He looked like a family lady.
Then, Wu Feng bowed.
"Uncle." Fang was called out by his servants and wondered what had happened. At this moment, she was really surprised to hear that her husband, who was in his thirty years, recognized a brother. However, she was also decent. Seeing that Wu Feng had not delayed his salute, she said softly to Uncle.
Then Fang looked at Wu Feng, and was even more surprised at Wu Feng's age of eighteen or nineteen years old and his son, and this little brother recognized it.
In short, Wu Feng recognized his elder brother and by the way he also recognized his sister-in-law. After introducing his wife, Chen Zhong sent someone to call his sons to pay homage to his uncle.
After that, it was almost noon.
"We will have lunch together later and arrange the guest room. Tomorrow, I will go to see the county magistrate for my brother and ask for the position of military officer." Chen Zhong said to Wu Feng.
"good."
Wu Feng naturally answered.
In this way, Wu Feng stayed in the Chen family's house for a night. The Chen family's house was huge and the guest rooms were also comfortable, much more comfortable than the earthen houses in the mountains. That night, Wu Feng slept very comfortably.
The next morning, it was dawn.
Wu Feng was called out by his servants and took him into the living room. He had breakfast with Chen Zhong's family. After that, Chen Zhong got up and left.
After Chen Zhong left, Wu Feng returned to the guest room and did not care much about this time of seeking official positions. The Chen family's great cause was a local tyrant and was an extremely important part of the county magistrate's rule.
The county magistrate should not refuse Chen's face. Therefore, Wu Feng was extremely relieved.
On the other side, Chen Zhong was sitting in a carriage and heading towards the county government. At this moment, Chen Zhong was generally in the same mood as Wu Feng, and he never thought that he would fail this time when he went out.
The wheels rolled in contact with the ground, making a crackling sound, and the carriage slowly carried Chen Zhong to the county government.
The powerful have a very high ruling position in the county and belong to the evergreen tree. The county magistrate is appointed once every few years. Therefore, there is a saying that it is said that the powerful are strong and the county magistrate is flowing.
However, Jintun, the magistrate of Huangxian County, was different. Jintun was from Yingchuan, belonged to a gentry, and was quite powerful behind him, so he was more confident.
In addition, he has served as a county magistrate in Huang County for a long time. He is familiar with all kinds of relationships in the county and speaks with weight, so he is very influential.
The county yamen is the storefront of the county magistrate. Therefore, although the walls of Huang County are relatively dilapidated, the county yamen has been well repaired, and the yamen guarding the door is also tall and mighty, and it looks very capable.
After arriving at the county yard, Chen Zhong got off the carriage and walked in. The yamen runner saw that Chen Zhong was coming, not only did not stop him, but also bowed and said.
"Mr. Chen."
It can be seen that Chen Zhong’s influence here.
"I'm here to pay my respects to the county magistrate. I wonder where the county magistrate is at this moment?" Chen Zhong nodded with a happy look and asked.
"Report to Mr. Chen, the county magistrate is currently talking to Mr. Xu in the study." The yamen runner replied.
"Oh?" Chen Zhong said with a look of surprise when he heard this. However, Mr. Xu is the number one person in Huang County, named Xu Nan. This person is not a county magistrate, and his identity is the same as Chen Zhong, but a powerful person in Huang County.
Moreover, the Xu family's power, industry, wealth, and number of slaves are not much different from that of Chen family.
Xu and Chen can be said to be the Shuanglong of Huang County. However, these two families are usually quite friendly and have never had any blushing incidents.
Therefore, Chen Zhong was surprised for a moment and stopped caring. He stepped forward to the study. Not long after, Chen Zhong arrived at the study, made a report, and walked in.
The county magistrate's study is not only used for reading books, but also for handling official documents in the study. Therefore, various bamboo slips are piled up in the entire study.
Because there are still guests visiting normally, some guests were set up. At this moment, a middle-aged man with a handsome appearance and a somewhat majestic temperament was sitting in the main seat.
It is the county magistrate Jintun.
In addition, there is also a middle-aged man who is slender and handsome, with a strong face and a bit of momentum kneeling in the guest seat, which is Xu Nan, a powerful man in the county.
Depending on the situation, the conversation between the two seemed to have come to an end.
"I have met the county magistrate, Brother Xu." After entering the study, Chen Zhong looked at it for a moment, then bowed to Jintun, Xu Nan and bowed to each other and bowed.
After the notice, Jintun was not surprised when he saw Chen Zhong, and nodded with a smile and said, "Mr. Chen is exempted from gifts, sit down."
"Brother Chen Xian." Xu Nan also smiled and bowed to Chen Zhong.
"Thank you." Chen Zhong bowed to Jintun again, Xu Nan said thank you, and then sat down in the guest seat opposite Xu Nan.
"Mr. Chen came over early in the morning. I'm afraid he had something to discuss with me, so I don't know what's going on?" Jintun asked with a smile after Chen Zhong sat down.
A glimmer of light flashed in Xu Nan's eyes, revealing a look of attention.
"A few days ago, I heard that the county could set up a military waiter to fight against bandits. Today, I came to recommend it to the county magistrate."
Chen Zhong said with a correct expression when he heard this, and raised his fist and said bluntly.
"Yes." Xu Nan's expression moved.
Jintun looked a little surprised when he heard this and asked, "Sir, have you always been indifferent to this military matter? Why are you concerned about it today?"
Jintun has been in the county for a long time and has had a lot of contact with Chen Zhong. It seems that this person is good at doing business, good at dancing, and has good connections, but there is no sign of developing into the army.
"It's different from the past. However, I met a very heroic hero. I couldn't help but want to recommend it to the county magistrate. I can guarantee that if this hero is appointed as the military officer, the bandits in Huang County will definitely disappear." Chen Zhong raised his fist again, and said with admiration.
"Oh, who is the one who makes me take this seriously?" Jintun asked in surprise, because Chen Zhong has never been false.
"This person is a commoner under the rule of the great master. He is a person from Wujia Village on Huangshan. His surname is Wu and his name is Feng." Chen Zhong explained the origin and name of Wu Feng.
I thought it was just a brief introduction, but I didn't expect that Jintun's brow suddenly frowned, a little disdain flashed in his eyes, and said with a little displeasure: "Sir, I have never been silly, but why are you talking nonsense today? Isn't this Wu Feng a bandit on Huangshan? His actions are hateful, and he is a heroic hero."
The news of Wu Feng unifying Huangshan has not spread yet. But as the county magistrate, there is naturally news.
In Jintun's view, Wu Feng did not declare to the county and formed an army on his own, killed bandits, and expanded his troops, especially when he was destroying bandits, he killed a lot, and even didn't let go of babies.
Moreover, he plundered wealth and behaviors, and his behavior was no different from that of a bandit. As a scholar, he looked down on a martial artist, let alone a bandit.
Jintun had a very bad impression of Wu Feng, so he was unhappy.
Chen Zhong was stunned when he heard this. Although Wu Feng was acting inappropriately in the fight against bandits, he was also a righteous army and had never harassed the people. Why was he a bandit?
When Chen Zhong came, he was very confident about Wu Feng's military service this time. First, the influence of Chen's family was, and second, it was also because of Wu Feng's achievements.
But imagination seems to be somewhat different from reality.
Seeing Jintun's disdain and even disgusted look, Chen Zhong felt it was a bit tricky. Although Chen's influence in the county was great, if the county magistrate tried his best to obstruct him, he would have no choice.
Thinking of this, Chen Zhong hurriedly said, "Don't believe the rumors. Wu Feng is extremely upright. He is eighteen years old and full of energy. He gathers his troops to serve the court. Although it is a bit inappropriate to deal with bandits, he is so hated."
Chen Zhong naturally tried his best to pack Wu Feng. However, Jintun had preconceived ideas, but after hearing this, he didn't believe it. He shook his head and said, "Rumors are rumors, reality is reality. This man is killing. He lives in Huangshan to gather 1,000 soldiers, which gave me a headache and felt that I couldn't sleep at night. If he was asked to be a military waiter and be responsible for the precautions of Huang County, wouldn't it be a thief to bring the thief into his home?"
While speaking, Jintun's attitude towards Wu Feng was already naked, not only disdain and disgust, but also deeply guarded.
Let the defense like a bandit.
In fact, Jintun had never seen Wu Feng, and he had never spoken and understood one or two. Chen Zhong said that Jintun believed in rumors, but it was not nonsense.
When Chen Zhong heard this, he was anxious, feeling it was difficult, and even more hated.
This county magistrate is really confused and preconceived. He doesn't need to use a good hero, but instead takes precautions, disgusts and disdain.
I don’t even look at it. Who has wiped out Jiang Jin, the bandit King of Huangshan who has caused a headache in the county?
What should I do? Could it be that I have to return empty-handed?
Chen Zhong did not want to return empty-handed, because this was not only Wu Feng's business, but also related to the life and death of Chen in the troubled times.
The difference between whether there is an ally of military power or an ally of military commander is too big.
Chapter completed!