It was already dark, so Xie Lingjiang didn't stay too long. He drank a cup of hot tea poured by his senior brother and left with satisfaction.

Ouyang Rong could tell that his junior sister seemed to have something happy today, and the sex was good, but she didn't say anything and he didn't ask any more questions.

After seeing off his junior sister, he casually touched the little head of the silver-haired maid who seemed a little silent, and then went back to his room to rest early.

A night of silence.

Ouyang Rong got up very early today, and it was just getting dark outside the window. He finished washing and went out quietly, leaving only the little silver-haired maid sitting up stupidly holding the quilt, rubbing her sleepy eyes and feeling confused alone...

After Ouyang Rong and Yan Liulang met, they went to the West Market to have a bowl of fragrant noodle soup. Liulang, who was late, punished himself for the treat.

The two then personally led the government officials and clerks to count the grains sold to the county government by sixteen grain merchants at the dock. In the morning, grains from more than a dozen other rural gentry were also delivered one after another. By noon, the three hundred thousand dan

Finally, all the grain was escorted to the charity warehouse of Longcheng County Government.

By the time Ouyang Rong and Yan Liulang returned to the county government office, Xie Lingjiang and others had been waiting at the gate for a long time.

"Everyone is here?"

Ouyang Rong took the tea cup brought by his junior sister, took a big sip, and asked without looking back.

"We have all arrived early. Many of the grain merchants and squires who sold grain yesterday have been invited. Now they are all drinking tea in the side hall, waiting for senior brother."

Xie Ling Jiang confidently said.

"What about the sand table?"

"It has been moved to the lobby."

"You can take them over. I'll change into my official uniform and come."

Ouyang Rong smiled and said to Xie Lingjiang that today's matter was quite important and he had to dress more formally.

"Okay." Xie Lingjiang went to pick him up.

Ouyang Rong ordered again: "Liu Lang, guard the county government hall. Don't let anyone leave early without my permission later."

"Yes, Mingfu." Yan Liulang took the order and left.

Not long after, Ouyang Rong changed into a light green patterned silk official uniform in the back hall, opened the door and walked into the crowded and noisy county government lobby.

The county government hall that was rebuilt after the flood was originally very spacious, so every gathering was not crowded.

Today's "crowdiness" is because a huge artificial sand table suddenly appeared in the center of the lobby - on this sand table, there are mounds of soil simulating mountains, and there are also water flows simulating rivers, simulating certain terrains and terrains so lifelike and clearly visible.

As for the "noisy", it comes from Wang Caozhi, Shopkeeper Ma, Shopkeeper Li and other grain merchants and gentry gathered around the huge sand table...

They had just entered the lobby not long ago. At this moment, they were all staring in surprise, pointing at the strange object in the center of the lobby, and whispering to each other.

Looking at their wonderful expressions, compared to the strangeness of this huge sand table, what surprised them more was the hidden content and ambition of this sand table.

Xie Ling Jiang Zheng on the side crossed his arms and smiled, watching everyone's reactions with interest.

But she had forgotten that her expression when she saw the sand table for the first time and listened to her senior brother's explanation was no different from that of the grain merchants and squires now.

"Senior brother."

"Your Majesty the County Magistrate."

When they saw the rightful owner entering the door, everyone saluted and then stared at each other. After a short period of silence, they were all chattering with questions.

Wang Caozhi first asked: "Your Excellency, the county magistrate, the demonstration above...could it be Butterfly Creek?"

"Brother Cao has good eyesight." Ouyang Rong smiled.

"But why is it different from what I remember?" Wang Caozhi scratched his head and laughed.

"That's why it's called New Construction." The young county magistrate nodded, "We just want to make it the same."

These plain but domineering words made Wang Caozhi, Shopkeeper Ma, Shopkeeper Li and other grain merchants look at each other.

Compared with the grain merchants who were not familiar with the local grain merchants in Longcheng, the country squires such as Uncle Wu and Cheng Yuanwai were naturally able to understand more, almost at a glance.

Cheng Yuanwai smiled bitterly and pointed at the sand table: "Your Excellency, County Magistrate, is this serious?"

"It all depends on human effort." Ouyang Rong said softly.

Uncle Wu couldn't help but wonder, "How much money will this cost?"

Ouyang Rong smiled at everyone:

"The more you invest, the more you earn. You must know the business opportunities better than me."

Uncle Wu and Mr. Cheng were immediately speechless.

This new construction on the sand table in front of them made all the squires feel thirsty, and their bodies also became hot.

Wang Caozhi and other foreign grain merchants seemed to understand what they heard, and were eager to ask questions. However, Ouyang Rong was very considerate and asked Xie Lingjiang to fetch dozens of paper rolls that had been prepared. The grain merchants in the lobby

Share it with the squire.

Even if they had vaguely guessed it beforehand, many people still looked shocked after seeing the carefully planned new construction in their hands.

The lobby was quiet for a while.

Facing the crowd with complicated expressions, Ouyang Rong clapped his hands and said:

"One thing, I need to remind you warmly that the county government is not asking you to join. Longcheng County government currently has 300,000 shi of food, and there are enough manpower inside and outside the city. Regardless of whether you join or not, during my term of office

It's inevitable! It doesn't matter whether it's fast or slow.

"And right now, the county government debt in your hands is the only admission ticket kindly gifted by the county government. The open window is only today. Everyone, I am very worried."

After saying that, Ouyang Rong said no more, sat back on the imperial chair at the top, and drank tea with his eyes lowered, leaving everyone in the hall alone facing the familiar yet unfamiliar Butterfly Creek sand table in front of them...

This time, I didn’t wait long. Perhaps because of yesterday’s experience, I had already been convinced by the scumbag county magistrate. This time, it was still the sixteen grain merchants who were the first to step forward, followed by Uncle Wu, and the other hesitant squires.

They also stepped forward...

Not long after, in the lobby, a young county magistrate who was too busy signing documents took time out and smiled at each other again with a female master.

But at this moment, a violent drum sound of "dong dong dong" suddenly came from outside the county government office!

The whole hall was shocked.

Someone is beating the drum!

Ouyang Rong and Xie Lingjiang were stunned for a moment, especially the former, who had never heard the drum sound even after taking office for so long, because if there was any case, he could just go to the Yamen to declare it. The drums of injustice were mostly just decorations, unless there were petty officials in the Yamen.

Prevent the case from being reported.

Ouyang Rong comforted everyone in the lobby and took Xie Lingjiang out. But as soon as they arrived at the gate of the county government office, they saw a frowning figure.

I saw Liu Zilin, who had not been seen for many days, leading a few followers and taking the lead in playing drums. The street behind him was full of ordinary people who were attracted to stop and watch the show.

Seeing Ouyang Rong come out, the third young man of the Liu family wore a very weak smile:

"The county magistrate finally took some time out of his busy schedule. This time, you must uphold justice for the grassroots!"

Ouyang Rong nodded calmly, "Is your leg healed?"

"..." Liu Zilin's smile remained unchanged: "Does the magistrate care about legs, or does he care about justice?"

"Master Liu still needs me to uphold justice?"

"Isn't this young man a citizen of Dragon City? Aren't my parents the ones who uphold justice for the people of Dragon City?"

"Yes, but you can't beat the drum randomly. If you are found to be messing around, you will be beheaded."

"No, no, no, I didn't knock indiscriminately, I definitely didn't knock indiscriminately. Now that the common people have died unjustly, they are just waiting for Master Qingtian to redress their grievances!"

"What injustice? Come on, tell me." Ouyang Rong narrowed his eyes.

The third young man of the Liu family looked at each other with their hands behind their backs and the young county magistrate for a while. Suddenly, in front of everyone in the room, he stabbed the magistrate with his index finger... the girl dressed in men's clothing behind him:

"The common people want to sue your master!"

Inside and outside the county government office, there was complete silence.

Xie Lingjiang was stunned in place.
Chapter completed!