The Scroll of Departures Chapter 2

Grayson was sweating instantly.

Ever since Archer Zhang, the former county magistrate, lingered on his sick bed and handed over the county government affairs to him, he was accustomed to going in and out of the county government office as if he were in his own backyard. Where could he think of any secrets? I came in such a hurry this morning that I forgot all about it, not even the concierge. This is great, it just gave the new official a good start!

He lowered his head, thousands of thoughts flashing through his mind, and finally knelt down on one knee and said, "My lord, you have taught me a lesson. It was my subordinate who overstepped his bounds."

Kylan Tao was startled and was about to ask why he was kneeling when he saw Finley Lao coming in with a few people from outside. He immediately called out: "Old Tao, what were you doing so early in the morning?"

Grayson felt uncomfortable when he saw that he was ignoring him but caring about his servants. His seniority in Tanyang County is longer than that of previous county officials, and he is a real local leader. Which newly appointed county magistrate wouldn't fawn over him, lest he cause trouble below and make them unable to hold their seat? But this time came back as a thorn in the side. When a new official takes office, he should be given a boost to establish his authority. Well, since you are in the first grade of junior high school, don’t blame me for being in the fifteenth grade!

He had already begun to think about how to retaliate for a while.

When Finley Lao entered the hall and saw a person kneeling on the ground, he couldn't help but be surprised and asked: "Who is this?"

Kylan Tao said: "The official history of this county is Grayson."

Grayson's face turned red. After working as a historian for so long, this was the first time for him to kneel on the ground and be visited by others.

Old Tao asked in surprise: "Why are you kneeling on the ground?"

Kylan Tao shook his head honestly and said, "I don't know either."

Grayson snorted coldly in his heart.

Finley Lao knew there must be a reason, but he couldn't ask him face to face, so he had to say: "Why don't you help Cui Dianshi get up?"

Kylan Tao bent down to help him, and as soon as his hands touched his sleeves, Grayson stood up on his own.

Kylan Tao pointed at the people brought by Finley Lao and asked, "Who are they?"

"A new servant." Old Tao said, "The Yamen also needs someone to clean up the front."

Grayson came here early and originally planned to take over this job, but now he is happy to let them do the work on their own.

Kylan asked: "So many?"

Finley Lao said: "No more."

Kylan Tao sighed and said, "I don't know when I will receive my salary."

When it comes to salary, Grayson has a fire in his heart. As a rule, the court would distribute charcoal and silver every year, which was equivalent to New Year red envelopes. But this year, because Archer Zhang passed away and Kylan Tao had not yet taken office, there was no movement on this money. He asked the history of the neighboring county and said that it had been issued there a few days ago. It can be seen that the charcoal and silver are not gone, but have gone to other people's wallets.

Old Tao took the servant down, leaving Kylan Tao and Grayson looking at each other in the hall.

A moment.

Kylan Tao was the first to speak: "Have you eaten?"

Grayson said: "Eat."

Kylan Tao sighed: "I haven't yet. Why don't we eat together."

Grayson twitched the corner of his mouth and said, "I ate it."

Kylan Tao said: "Where's lunch?"

... Grayson said: "Not yet."

"Let's eat together."

I had white porridge with pickles.

Grayson drank slowly, the soy milk and fried dough sticks he had eaten running around in his stomach.

Kylan Tao was really enjoying it.

"Master, is it delicious?" Easton poked his head in from outside.

Kylan Tao said: "It's Cui Dianshi."

Grayson was so bloated from eating that he finally took a breath and said repeatedly: "Not bad, not bad."

Easton closed the window with satisfaction.

Grayson said: "This person just now is..."

"My little boy." Kylan Tao said.

Grayson said: "Your Excellency must come from a scholarly family with an inheritance of poetry and etiquette."

Kylan Tao said: "Are you talking about calligraphy and painting?"

Grayson said: "Oh? Sir, can you calligraphy and painting?"

Kylan Tao said: "Neither."

"Your Majesty, you are being humble." Grayson naturally knew that he had bought this official position, but since the other party had given him a blow, don't blame him for poking his feet.

Kylan Tao said: "Of so many famous sayings by ancient people, I only remember one."

"Which sentence?"

"Bai Wuyi is a scholar."

Grayson greatly agreed. He was born as a martial artist. Because he failed in the martial arts examination, he asked someone to get a pianshi Dangdang. It was also a donation, and he felt that he was still somewhat genuine, so he couldn't stand those literati who thought they were noble and noble. In particular, Tanyang County is a place where there is not much but most literati. And all of them are literati whose words are faster than their knives.

Seeing that he suddenly became quiet, Kylan Tao couldn't help asking, "What's wrong?"

Grayson said: "It's nothing, I just remembered a case."

"Case?" Kylan Tao perked up, "What case?"

Grayson was just talking nonsense. He had no idea what case he was thinking of. When he was asked, he couldn't help but answer. He thought about it and said, "It was a case a few years ago. A woman committed adultery and killed her husband. "

Kylan Tao asked doubtfully: "Why do you think of this case in vain?"

Grayson said: "The woman's husband was a butcher, and the adulterer was a local scholar. After the incident, several of the scholar's friends fought the relationship for him. In the end, only the woman was sentenced, and the scholar was allowed to go free."

Kylan Tao frowned and said, "Is it possible that the scholar didn't know about it?"

"How can a mere woman kill a butcher with her bare hands? She is obviously trying to get away with it by sophistry." Grayson snorted coldly, "Those litigators thought they had studied for several years and were good at arguing, so they went on a rampage and treated the court with contempt. It is a place for games, and it is really hateful to use one's sharp tongue to confuse right and wrong and deceive the ignorant people!"

Kylan Tao was filled with indignation when he heard what he said, but he was confused, "Who are you talking about?"

Grayson stopped talking and said, "I'll find out if you can stay in Tanyang County for a few more days." He drank the porridge on his back, casually found an excuse, and hurriedly left without waiting for Kylan Tao to persuade him to stay.

After he left, Finley Lao knocked on the door and came in.

"Young Master, I have inquired. The county's magistrate and chief registrar are all vacant, and Dian Shi is temporarily part-time." Old Tao looked at the empty bowl on the table and said, "It's just why he knelt down in front of the young master." "

"I don't know either." Kylan Tao told what happened after meeting Grayson.

Finley Lao frowned and said, "I'm afraid he misunderstood."

"What's the misunderstanding?"

"Nothing." He waved his hand, "He is not important. The most important thing here is the lawyer he calls."

"Litigation lawyer?"

Finley Lao said: "That's right. At that time, the two most famous litigants in the world, Lin Zhengyong and Mr. Yichui, both retired to Diaoyu Township in Tanyang County."

Kylan Tao's eyes lit up.

Finley Lao shook his head and said: "Young Master, please don't forget what I said before my death. If you can be a good official praised by everyone, it will be the best reward for my spirit in heaven."

Kylan Tao's eyes dimmed slightly.

"After those two famous litigants retired to seclusion, countless litigants came to be their disciples. Over time, this place became the largest gathering place for litigants in the world." Old Tao frowned when he heard the news. No wonder Kylan Tao didn't follow anyone else's path and was assigned to such a wealthy county. It turned out to be a hot potato that no one dared to touch.

Kylan Tao said: "So, these litigants are against the government?"

"It's hard to generalize." Old Tao paused and said, "A good litigator and a good official naturally stand on the same line."

Kylan Tao raised his eyebrows and said, "That's right. In this way, it is a blessing for Tanyang County that they can be in Tanyang County."

Old Tao opened his mouth, but after all he couldn't bear to dampen his enthusiasm.

Although a good litigator and a good official go hand in hand, before Kylan Tao becomes a truly respected and recognized good official, I am afraid that not only will the good litigants not join him, but the litigants with evil intentions will suppress him everywhere.

It is said that the reason why Archer Zhang lived a short life was related to his long-term depression.

He sighed. Now that things have come to this, we can only take one step at a time.

After introducing Kylan Tao to the new servants and asking Easton to arrange their daily affairs, Finley Lao took Kylan Tao out for a walk.

As a county magistrate, you must be familiar with every plant and tree under your jurisdiction.

The two of them first got familiar with the streets and walked back and forth along the main east-west road.

By the time we finished walking, it was completely dark.

Seeing that Kylan Tao's face turned pale, Finley Lao remembered that he had just recovered from illness, and secretly blamed himself for being too radical, so he said, "Why don't we find a teahouse to have dinner first and then go back."

Kylan Tao was as hungry as a drum, so there was no reason why he shouldn't.

The two of them found a nearby teahouse with a prosperous appearance.

As soon as I entered the door, I heard a loud-voiced waiter standing in the hall shouting: "If you want to know what the new official looks like, you can look at it for three copper coins!"