"Uncle, how many times can you fight in life? But it's not easy for you to catch the head. Wouldn't it be a pity to give up?"

Li Kui's analysis made Li Qing, the captor, want to smash down the gate of the county government office with the iron ruler in his hand. It was so destructive that he almost delayed his son's career as an official because of this despicable job.

Today, Li Qing is a bastard who is determined to quit.

At this time, Li Kui pretended to be benevolent and persuaded Li Qing that the status of being a head catcher was hard to come by, so would it be a pity to resign so easily?

If you were really good for Li Qing, what would you have done?

Besides, you are talking such nonsense... It actually makes a lot of sense, but have you ever asked Li Yun, who was forced to study, what he thought in his heart?

His dream is to catch a policeman, not to study.

You ruined a young man's dream, can you live with your conscience?

The old patriarch and seventh uncle Li Hong looked at Li Kui stupidly and didn't know why. They thought that their grandson and nephew had a temperamental and reckless personality. Although he had a serious illness a few months ago, his personality had improved.

The changes, especially the rhetoric under the big locust tree at the entrance of the village a few days ago, really shocked the whole village, young and old.

But at the time, it was just a farce that was laughed off, and it was just fun to listen to.

But he never thought that when Li Kui entered the city and talked to the head catcher Li Qing for less than a cup of tea, the other party would give up his job as a head catcher. For ordinary people, the head catcher was simply unattainable.

Ah! If you say you won’t do it, you won’t do it. If you regret it later, it won’t be such a good thing.

The old patriarch couldn't help but advise: "My dear nephew, please be patient. Headhunting is your family's livelihood. If this livelihood is gone, where will Brother Yun's money come from to study?"

Seventh Uncle Li Hong also chimed in and said, "Yes, clan brother, think twice before you act!"

"Don't try to persuade me. I've made up my mind and won't do anything else. Being a head catcher will bring shame to three generations, so I don't care if I don't want to make a living. I, Li Qing, am also a seven-foot tall man. Isn't there no head catcher anymore?"

I can’t survive even if I have to make a living? My family has land, and if I work hard during the slack time, I can make the whole family live a worry-free life.”

Compared with being able to become an official in your own family, what can't you give up? I'm just a mere head catcher: "Brother, uncle, don't try to persuade me at all. I, Li Qing, am also an upright man. When I wasn't a head catcher,

, the whole family didn’t miss a bite to eat. Is it possible that after all these years in the yamen, I couldn’t even make a living?”

"No matter how bad it is to open a martial arts school and escort cars and ships for merchants, I can just be a street vendor selling cooking cakes and blacksmithing. I want to leave my son with a clean identity. Don't mention this matter again," said Kui Wazi.

Yes, this person

How many chances can students fight? Going to school is the first priority of my Li family. Everything else is false! If you two recognize me, Li Qing, as a distant relative of the same clan, stop talking. If you continue to talk, don’t blame me, Li Qing.

Turn your back on others!"

Well, if you try to persuade me again, I will probably become your enemy.

Li Qing touched Li Yun's head with his hand and said with endless hope: "Yun'er, go to school and pass the exam. This is my father's lifelong hope. I hope you will not live up to your father's hope."

Li Yun gritted his teeth and said with tears: "Father, the child will... work hard!"

After saying that, I burst into tears.

Li Kui, you have a weak soul and are so wicked.

I was just passing by and just glanced at you, why did you hurt me like this?

Li Kui didn't care about Li Yun's grievance and resentment. He smiled and seemed quite proud. Boy, you don't even look at your second master and you dare to glare at me. You are a naughty child who needs discipline.

They were talking around the yamen gate, but there was one person beside them who listened to every word. He was the new magistrate of Yishui County, Zhou Yuan.

The main reason was that Li Kui was too involved in the nonsense, and everyone who listened was shocked. Even Li Qing was able to make the decision to give up the job in such a short period of time, so he didn't notice that there was an extra person beside them.

An unremarkable middle-aged man dressed like a farmer.

As soon as Zhou Yuan took over the power of county magistrate from his predecessor, he immediately began to visit ten miles and eight villages in Yishui County.

Since it is a visit, a private visit incognito is definitely the best. He cannot wear the county magistrate's official uniform and walk out of the county office in a swagger. This is not in line with his original intention of understanding the people's sentiments in the county. It has to be said that Yishui County is a place where

people

The wind is still very simple, but the people are a little poorer. But when I just returned to the county and prepared to go to the yamen to clean up the dust along the way, I found Li Qing, the head catcher in the yamen, and a few people dressed as mountain people.

What are the people talking about?

Zhou Yuan is a good official, at least he wants to be a good official. Naturally, he wants to hear what the people really think.

So I quietly leaned in and listened.

After listening to Li Kui's method of improving his career through the imperial examination, he immediately rejected all the impressions he had made during the half-month visit to Yishui County. He couldn't believe that in Yishui County, which is far away from peace, there were actually

There are such cunning people. How can the people in this place be honest? What surprised Zhou Yuan even more was that Li Kui was right. It was so easy to be a scholar in Yishui County and pass the examination.

What's especially annoying is that after just a cup of tea, his men arrested the leader, and after being bewitched by this kid Li Kui, he actually made up his mind to quit the job!

Zhou Yuan, who was furious, was ready to let this kid Li Kui know what it meant to have trouble come from the mouth.

Zhou Yuan stepped forward and pushed away Li Yun, who was brewing anger. The latter's young heart was once again dealt an infinite blow. Doesn't he have any dignity at all?

No one treats him as a human being!

I can't bear anything.

"Ugh, uncle, why did you push me?"

After all, Li Yun was not very young. He had words to get angry when faced with adults, but when he opened his mouth, he still did not dare to be arrogant in front of his father. He just protested in a moderate manner.

Li Qing turned around and was about to reprimand his son, but found that it was the eldest father. His knees were sore for no reason and he almost fell to his knees, but he held on! Thinking of what he said before, he felt that he should also learn to be tough.

He is no longer the head catcher who nods to everyone in the yamen and is always cautious. He wants to resign and will do nothing. From today on, he is an innocent man and a truly good man.

He cannot hold back his son's progress.

However, when facing officials, he had a natural ability to be suppressed, and he said with trembling lips: "That Kui Wazi..."

"Captain Li, why don't you introduce this eloquent little brother?" Zhou Yuan treated Captor Li as if he was a subordinate, and spoke with a arrogance without even looking at anyone, which immediately made Li Kui alert.

but……

What can he do to me?

Li Kui felt that the other party was at best a clerk or something like an escort, and had some respect in the yamen. Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to come from the countryside wearing linen and leggings.

To be honest, Li Qing really wanted to tell Li Kui that this is the first hurdle in your scientific examination, the county magistrate. But Zhou Yuan has obviously warned him not to reveal Zhou Yuan's identity. Although Li Qing said no

I'm ready to be a detective, but I still don't dare to mess with the big boss.

"Kui Wazi, Li Kui, is from Baizhang Village. He is... a nephew of the clan who holds a humble position." Li Qing introduced.

On the contrary, when he was about to introduce Zhou Yuan, Li Qing was in a dilemma. He didn't know what identity to assign to Zhou Yuan. But Zhou Yuan spoke first: "Zhou Yuan is a small official!"

"It doesn't look like it! This uncle has an upright face. He is obviously a scholar who has gone to school. He has a deep chest and clear eyebrows. He looks good." Li Kui felt a little unsure, and Li Qing's reaction made him alert.

Well, this person's status is not low. If he dares to offend the secretary of the county government with his current status, he may be in bad luck. So his style changed and he became flattering.

He still felt that he was not good at flattery and his words were rather blunt, but as long as the other party did not become hostile to him, he had achieved his goal.

Zhou Yuan sneered in his heart, you kid turned my court ceremony into a business, if I don’t treat you today, you will be acting as a minister to protect the land. He laughed and said: "Li Kui, you should know that the status of a son is easy to get, but the status of a county official

But it is difficult to obtain the status to participate in the Tribute Examination

It’s even harder. According to what you said, there are 500 people in the county who are interested in studying. But don’t forget, there are 40 to 50 people in the county school who are seniors. You not only have to stand out among the 500 people, but you also have to compete with others.

Only outstanding students from most county schools have the opportunity to be offered tribute.”

Exciting general method!

It must be a provocative method!

Do you think that after nearly twenty years of schooling, he still can't compete with the ancients from a thousand years ago? If it is the disaster area of ​​the science and technology weightlifting in the south, he can't help but feel guilty. After all, students in many places who can't even pass the exam have entered Taixue.

There are also people who get the chance to take the imperial examination and pass the imperial examination. But this is definitely not possible in the northern roads.

The imperial examination road in the south is too dangerous, so it shouldn’t be too scary!

But in Yishui County, haha, my confidence is full and I am not afraid of anyone.

Li Kui's eyes widened. How could he be stimulated like this? Besides, it's just a big shot, who would take it seriously? Maybe after becoming famous, the path to the imperial examination would be easier. Li Kui immediately turned his eyes to Zhou Yuan, damn, why do you feel guilty?

No matter what, isn't it just nonsense? It's not like I haven't done it before: "I, Li Kui, if I can't even pass the examination for a small county magistrate, how can I talk about starting a career?"

"So ambitious!" Seeing Li Kui's confidence, Zhou Yuan couldn't help but feel a little doubtful. Could it be that this kid is really talented? He couldn't help but ask, "Have you ever entered school?"

"No, I am fifteen and am determined to learn, but I am only thirteen...Hey, uncle, why are you frowning when I talk about my age?" Halfway through the words, Li Kui became unhappy. Apart from being darker, he didn't look like him at all.

Sunshine boy?

Why are people in this world so hostile to their own looks?

Zhou Yuan was both amused and thought it was funny. This kid spoke openly, but his character was indeed interesting: "He made it clear that he didn't even go to school, and he looks around so much that it makes people laughable."

"Although I didn't go to school, I still know a lot of words. Reading is not that difficult!" Li Kui pretended to be innocent. As for the effect, I'm afraid it was very bad.

Because Zhou Yuan was smiling, even Li Yun, a blind boy, was also laughing.

Zhou Yuan smiled and said: "Since you can read, can you write?"

"What's so difficult about this?" Li Kui said in his heart. If I can't even write, how can I dare to brazenly say that I want to take the Jinshi examination?

Isn't this a slap in the face?

Zhou Yuan thought Li Kui was interesting, so he walked up the steps and turned around and said, "Since you know how to read, let's go to the Yamen Official School to test your talent. You must be brave."

Li Kui's unconvinced character immediately stood up and walked forward: "I, Li Kui, have never been afraid since I was born." After speaking, he turned to ask Li Qing, the head catcher who was looking dumbfounded, and said: "Uncle, who is this!

What a loud tone.”

Li Qing covered his face and said decisively: "It's the eldest master, County Magistrate Zhou. You kid, please wish yourself well!"
Chapter completed!