Chapter 7 Opportunity
Chapter 7 Opportunity
"Mr. Dong is in big trouble this time. How can we solve the case within three days?" Zhou interrupted.
Li Gongyu: "This thief must be extraordinary. We may not be able to catch him in three days, let alone three months. I think Old Dong must be beaten with fifty sticks. If he doesn't die, he will be half-crippled this time."
"Uncle, I think this case will be solved within three days." Xu Qing spoke slowly.
Li Gongyu's impression of Xu Qing has changed a lot in recent days. Moreover, when he saw Xu Qing practicing the Crane Form Posture yesterday and mastered it so quickly, he felt that "Brother Qing" was blessed by his ancestors.
Of course, he had another guess in his mind. Although Qing Ge'er had concealed his changes in recent days, how could he hide it from Li Gongyu, who was with him day and night? Therefore, he also suspected that Qing Ge'er might have been possessed by something.
But compared to the original "Qing Ge'er" who was stubborn and obstinate, the Qing Ge'er in front of him is indeed more pleasing.
Li Gongyu naturally subconsciously denied his own malicious speculation.
In folk stories, it is common to hear stories about people encountering setbacks, having a drastic change in character, and then reforming themselves.
He couldn't possibly exorcise Qing Ge'er just for a little malicious speculation of his own.
Besides, even if he could find a master with magical powers, he wouldn't be able to afford him.
Because of his current impression, Li Gongyi naturally felt that Xu Qing was not making a fuss, and looked at him and said, "Qing'er, what do you think?"
Xu Qing has reached the state of "calming the soul" and he is very thoughtful, so he is extremely sensitive to other people's emotions and is aware of some of Li Gongyu's thoughts.
But he couldn't hide his abnormality.
The other party had been living with Xu Qing's original body for more than ten years, so no matter how Xu Qing tried to hide it, there would always be loopholes.
As long as you don't say it out loud, there won't be any bad consequences for this kind of thing.
Feelings come from being together.
If this process can demonstrate his indispensable value, this abnormality in him will not affect the relationship between uncle and nephew at all.
Xu Qing has demonstrated his value to the Zhou family through raising chickens and daily interactions.
In the next words, he intended to show Li Gongyu his value to him in foreign affairs.
He keenly realized that the theft of treasury silver was an opportunity for Li Gongyu.
Xu Qing's mind flashed through his mind, and he said to Li Gongyu in an orderly manner: "Uncle can figure it out. The county lord is a third-class Jinshi after all, and he is definitely a smart person. How can he not figure it out? Moreover, even if the county lord is not familiar with these mundane affairs, the legal advisor is always a professional. Therefore, what the county lord wants is to solve the case."
In vernacular novels, it is not uncommon for foolish officials to make foolish judgments.
In fact, is it really just confusion?
Xu Qing studied ancient literature and history, and deeply understood that many seemingly unreasonable operations actually have reasons unknown to others.
For example, the case of Yang Naiwu and Xiao Baicai in the late Qing Dynasty seemed to be full of twists and turns, but in the final analysis it was just a struggle between the imperial power and other factions and the local Hunan Army faction.
"What they want is to solve the case, Qing'er, I think I understand what you mean." Li Gongyu had been working in the government for many years, so he understood everything immediately. He suddenly realized, "What the county magistrate wants is this one thousand taels of silver. In fact, he wants people like Lao Dong to make up the money."
Xu Qing continued, "It is definitely not easy for the county magistrate to say this directly. Uncle, I remember you said that the county magistrate thought you were well behaved and was closer to you than other yamen runners. Whether Dong Shishu understands it or not, you can give him some advice, and he will understand it even if he doesn't understand it. Then Dong Shishu will express his attitude, and you can explain Dong Shishu's attitude to the master, and the county magistrate will naturally know what is going on.
Besides, the thieves who can steal the treasury silver are not ordinary. If this case is solved, the thieves caught must be extraordinary. Uncle will discuss with Uncle Dong Shi and see if there are any famous thieves like those from more than ten years ago who have not committed crimes in recent years. If we catch a few ready-made thieves to take the blame, it will be another achievement. By then, it will add another glory to the evaluation of the county lord."
Li Gongyi said, "Qing'er, your idea is really good. But how can we guarantee that the captured thief will do what we say?" Xu Qing was silent for a while, and replied softly, "The government will naturally have a way."
Upon hearing this, Li Gongyu gave Xu Qing a complicated look.
Zhou said, "Qing'er's idea is very good, just do it as you wish."
She was just a woman, and since she thought this matter would benefit her family, she naturally became motivated.
Li Gongyu sighed and said, "Let's do it this way."
Xu Qing said softly, "By the way, uncle, I have another request. When you solve the case, I plan to write a story about it. Please find a chance to present it to the county magistrate for me."
"Script?"
Xu Qing nodded: "The story is probably about the county magistrate who was very observant and solved a strange case in three days. As for my uncle, he relied on his martial arts to capture the thief and bring him to justice. Anyway, it is something that we ordinary people like to hear and see."
After he finished speaking, he thought for a moment and then remembered something else. Without waiting for Li Gongyu to reply, he continued, "Uncle, I have one more thing to say. I don't plan to use my real name when this story is spread out."
Li Gongyi twirled his beard and nodded: "Qing'er, if you are interested in the imperial examination, it is better not to sign your name. After all, it is elegant for scholars to write poems and lyrics, but writing storybooks is ultimately not mainstream. At least people cannot know that you are writing these."
Afterwards, Xu Qing and Li Gongyu discussed and supplemented the details. During the conversation between Li Gongyu and Xu Qing, he vaguely saw Xu Qing's biological father when he was young. Xu's father also liked to plan ahead when doing things.
The current Xu Qing undoubtedly looks more like a member of the Xu family.
The discussion was over in the afternoon, and Xu Qing and Zhou watched Li Gongyu go out to carry out the plan.
Zhou: "Qing'er, people like you who have studied are smart. Your uncle will never be able to figure out these twists and turns in his life."
Xu Qing sighed softly: "Aunt, that's because uncle is a good man, so I didn't expect it."
Zhou: "Can you be a bad person, Qing'er? Anyway, you are good to us, so you are a good person."
Xu Qing smiled and said, "Then I must be a good person."
He thought to himself that the bronze mirror's evaluation of him was indeed true. He could come up with such an idea, so he must be an "outsider demon".
However, the blacksmith must be strong himself.
Manipulating people's minds is something I have no choice but to do because I don't have the strength to do so at the moment.
I hope this can be accomplished smoothly so that his freshman can take a solid step forward.
At least now that he had money, he could prescribe some nourishing recipes for himself according to his memories of his past life, which would greatly improve his progress in the Crane Shape Posture.
"I wonder what effect it will have if I raise the Crane Shaped Posture's rating to proficient."
"At that time, can you fly over rooftops and walk on walls? What do you think, bronze mirror!"
Xu Qing couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation in his heart.
(End of this chapter)