in2ebook Chapter 298 Who will be the county magistrate?
Chapter 298 Who will be the county magistrate?
The venue for the banquet was chosen to be the best restaurant in the city - Qianling Tower. Qianling Tower is located in the south of the city, some distance from the government office. By the time Lin Xiaofan and others arrived, it was already dark.
The Qianling Building has two floors and is relatively tall among many houses. In addition, there are many lights hanging on it, making it particularly eye-catching in the dark night.
Next to Qianling Tower is Qianling Lake. Under normal circumstances, there would be several large boats floating in the lake, and many people would be drinking and having fun inside.
At the entrance, the waiters from the two restaurants had been waiting here for a long time. When they saw Lin Xiaofan in official uniform, they hurried forward to greet him.
"Your Majesty the County Magistrate, please come inside."
Lin Xiaofan nodded slightly and followed the two of them into it. There are many lights hanging in the building, which are very bright even in the dark night. There are dozens of tables in total, the big ones can seat a dozen people, and the small ones can seat three or four people. At this time, nearly fifty or sixty people have arrived.
Seeing the arrival of today's protagonist, Lin Xiaofan, many powerful people stood up and came to greet him. They did not dare to neglect this county magistrate who had the background of the Zhao family and had made great achievements on the front line.
Lin Xiaofan looked at everyone on the field. He had met most of them once, at Zhao Shan's previous trade fair. However, he didn't notice Zhao Shan's shadow. He thought he was busy with other things.
"Brother Lin, this is the patriarch of our family, Yan Wu. This is Xun Xiang, the head of the Xun family, this is Xiang Zheng, the head of the Xiang family, Wang Cheng, the head of the Wang family, and Lin Xiao, the head of the Lin family. "
Yan Xing introduced the people who came one by one.
"Magistrate Lin, I have long admired your name!"
"Magistrate Lin, come inside and do it quickly!"
Several people greeted each other, and Lin Xiaofan smiled and nodded in response. His eyes looked at the five people in front of him, and finally settled on Yan Wu.
The patriarchs of the other four tribes are all dressed in gorgeous clothes, with stout figures and smooth smiles on their faces. Only he has dark skin, a strong body, a beard, and is dressed like an ordinary person.
After Lin Xiaofan and others took their seats, the banquet officially began, with all kinds of delicacies and delicacies served on the table.
Lin Xiaofan sat at the same table with the five clan leaders, Bao Baotou, and Chief Yan. Several clan leaders kept saying useless polite words and toasting Lin Xiaofan from time to time. After a dinner party, Lin Xiaofan only felt that he was dizzy from drinking.
As the dinner gradually came to an end, Lin Xiao, the head of the Lin family, drunkenly preached:
"Magistrate Lin, we have the same surname and live in Degao Town, so we might be relatives. I wonder what your father's name is?"
He really wanted to become a relative with Lin Xiaofan, so that it would be much more convenient for them to work in the city in the future.
When Lin Xiaofan heard this, he waved his hand, not giving him the chance at all:
"My dad said that he fled here from Cangyuan County when he was a child."
Of course he made this up. Where his family comes from, he has no idea. But if they are really related, then he will have to bear the name of exterminating relatives in the future, which is not worth it.
The Lin family has embezzled countless amounts of money and food over the years, and has also supported rogue bandits to rob the people. He will liquidate them no matter what.
"Oh, that's such a shame."
Lin Xiao sighed, and then waved to the table next to him.
One of the young men seemed to have been waiting for a long time and walked over quickly.
"Brother Lin, this is the dog Lin Yu. Xiaoyu, why don't you bow quickly when you see the county magistrate!"
Lin Xiao smiled, pushed Lin Yu forward, and spoke.
Lin Xiaofan looked at this man carefully. He was gorgeously dressed, with a sinister face, a lewd smile on his fair face, and a look of arrogance in his eyes.
Just looking at this man made Lin Xiaofan feel sick in his heart, as if he had eaten a fly.
Lin Yu made an extremely frivolous courtesy, his appearance was distorted, and he just put it away after making a gesture, and said feebly:
"Meet the magistrate."
Seeing his son's appearance, Lin Xiao frowned and glared at him, then smiled at Lin Xiaofan and said:
"Haha, Quanzi has been used to being arrogant since he was a child. However, he has been attending private school since he was four years old and has been studying for more than ten years. Not only can he read and write, but he also has unique insights into governing the country. I would like to introduce him to County Magistrate Lin, so that Quanzi How about being the magistrate of our county?"
"If County Magistrate Lin agrees, our Lin family is willing to give a small gift. And no matter what County Magistrate Lin does in the future, my Lin family will fully support it!"
Lin Xiao said.
Naturally, everyone didn't believe what he said. Who in Degao Town doesn't know Lin Yu's style? On weekdays, in addition to visiting brothels, he would drink with his group of gangster friends. After getting drunk, he would molest civilian girls in the city. It was only after Bao Tianqing became the head catcher that he restrained himself a little.
As for this man, he is not very good at reading and writing, let alone having insights into governing the country.
However, no one on the court said a word. Instead, everyone looked at Lin Xiaofan, wanting to see how he would decide.
Direct rejection? Or accept it?
At this moment, Wang Cheng, the head of the Wang family, also cupped his hands and said:
"County Magistrate Lin, I have watched Lin Yu grow up since childhood. Although he is a bit arrogant, he is indeed talented and knowledgeable. If you appoint him as County Magistrate, he will definitely be a great help to you. "
Seeing Wang Cheng's statement, Xiang Zheng, the head of the Xiang family, also stood up. Just as he was about to speak, Yan Wu stood up first and spoke:
"Brother Lin, speaking of this, I also have someone to choose."
As he spoke, he waved to the table next to him, and a capable young man came over. The man had sharp eyebrows and starry eyes, slightly dark skin, and a tall and straight posture. He cupped his fists at Lin Xiaofan and said:
"Magistrate Lin."
"This is Yan Jun, the son of a dog. He is twenty-one years old this year. He has just returned from the battlefield. He was a centurion before. Before going to the battlefield, he attended a private school for several years and can read and hyphenate. I also want to help Lin County How about I recommend you to let your dog at home be the county magistrate?"
Yan Jun and Lin Yu stood together, forming a sharp contrast. One looked like he was really capable, while the other seemed to have a weak kidney.
As Yan Wu finished speaking, the field fell into silence, and the atmosphere was extremely cold.
The smile on Lin Xiao's face gradually stiffened, and a trace of cruelty flashed in his eyes.
The Lin family has continued to grow and develop over the years, relying on the original county magistrate and the Cheng family, and is now considered the largest family in Degao County. On weekdays, whenever you see him, you have to avoid him.
The Yan family did not want to go along with the county magistrate, and over the past few years they had become far inferior to the Cheng family. If it weren't for Yan Wu's talent, he might not even be qualified to carry shoes for the Cheng family now. The patriarch of such a family dared to challenge him.
Lin Xiaofan looked at Yan Jun's tall and straight figure, his eyes shining slightly. This person seems very reliable, but he could use it. As for Lin Yu, he will be killed sooner or later.
Yan Wu's speech was a relief for him. He looked embarrassed, thought carefully for a while, and then said:
"How about you let me think about this matter?"
"Okay, then County Magistrate Lin should think about it carefully."
After Lin Xiaofan said this, Lin Xiao knew that there would be no result in this matter today and stopped asking further questions. But unexpectedly, Lin Yu on the side said:
"What else is there to consider? I, Lin Yu, have been in private school for more than ten years. I am not much better than this reckless man who only knows how to fight."