Traveling through time and space to become a child, supporting the family by catching fish and shrim

After listening to his confidant's story, Fan Cheng immediately decided to invite Chen Lang to visit.

He felt that he and Chen Lang could form a united front to deal with the county magistrate Shi Liguo.

As for the reason for the invitation, it is also ready.

It is perfectly proper for the county magistrate to entertain the top candidate in the prefecture.

That night, Chen Lang arrived at the county magistrate's residence.

Fan Cheng first praised Chen Lang profusely, saying that he had achieved good results in the exam and had won great honor for Nanhe County.

After all, in the past few years, there were not many talented people in Nanhe County who ranked first in the provincial examination, let alone the provincial examination.

Among the many counties in Guangling Prefecture, Nanhe County has the most scarce talents. The appearance of Chen Lang has indeed made these officials feel proud.

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

Fan Cheng used Chen Tao's injury as an introduction to bring the topic to the current official situation in Nanhe County.

Before Chen Lang set off, Sheng Chuliang told him that this meal would definitely not be simple and asked him to be more careful.

So Chen Lang had expected Fan Cheng to bring up this topic.

Chen Lang did not express his attitude proactively, but just followed Fan Cheng's words.

This made Fan Cheng a little anxious. He invited Chen Lang to dinner, not to hear these repetitive words.

When Fan Cheng's patience was almost exhausted, Chen Lang finally gave in and said, "County Magistrate, blindly tolerating is not a long-term solution. This will only make the county magistrate more unscrupulous."

Fan Cheng cursed the little fox in his heart, taking so long to say such meaningless words.

Chen Lang smiled and said, "Master Fan, what do you think of this rain?"

Fan Cheng was stunned: "What do you mean?"

Chen Lang asked, "Master Fan, do you think that if this rain continues, will there be a flood disaster in Nanhe County?"

Fan Cheng's face turned serious. After a moment's silence, he replied, "If it rains for another four or five days, there will definitely be a flood."

Chen Lang asked again, "If a flood breaks out, causing economic losses and casualties among the people, who do you think will be ultimately responsible, Mr. Fan?"

Fan Cheng's face suddenly changed!

Chen Lang stood up, bowed, and said, "Thank you, Master Fan, for your hospitality. I will take my leave now."

When Fan Cheng came to his senses, Chen Lang was no longer in the dining room.

He hurriedly called his confidant to ask.

His confidant told him that Chen Lang had been gone for about a cup of tea.

Fan Cheng gritted his teeth and said, "Send someone to Fuyang River to check immediately."

Two hours later, the confidant returned to the mansion covered in mud and reported breathlessly: "Sir, something terrible has happened."

"The water level of the Fuyang River has exceeded the warning level. Some of the fertile fields in Hezhong Village have been flooded, and several gaps have appeared on the official road. I have already asked the workshop to send people to repair it."

Fan Cheng paced back and forth in the room, and after a moment he said, "Report this matter to Shi Liguo immediately."

"He's the county magistrate. If there's a flood risk under his jurisdiction, he has to know about it."

The confidant said, "But the county magistrate hasn't returned to the county yet..."

"Find him!" Fan Cheng shouted, "No matter where he is, we must inform him of this news!"

The confidant nodded repeatedly and turned to leave.

the next day.

Fan Cheng once again called his confidant to ask about the progress of the matter.

The confidant said cautiously, "Sir, we found the county magistrate in Hewei Village and told him about this situation, but the county magistrate said... he said..."

Fan Cheng was anxious: "What did you say?"

The confidant said, "The county magistrate said that Nanhe County hasn't had a flood in over ten years. We are just worrying for no reason."

Fan Cheng stomped his feet in anger and cursed Shi Liguo as a fool.

"Prepare the sedan, I'm going to see Chen Lang!" Fan Cheng gave the order immediately after he calmed down a little.

At the same time, in Hewei Village, at the home of a certain squire.

Shi Liguo sat in the first seat, and the young wife that the squire's son had just married was serving him on the side.

Shi Liguo's hands were also not honest, moving back and forth between the other's waist and chest, making the young wife blush.

The squire's son showed no sign of being angry, and even kept hinting to his wife with his eyes, asking her to take the initiative.

The squire said, "Sir, this rain is indeed strange. It has been falling for almost ten days straight."

"If County Magistrate Fan is right, the consequences will be disastrous."

Shi Liguo said indifferently, "So what if it's right? Is it too late to reinforce the riverbank now?"

"If you're scared, take your whole family and follow me to the county town for refuge."

"When the flood recedes, the untouchables in your village will rush to help you with your work if you give them a copper coin each. What do you have to be afraid of?"

The squire smiled awkwardly and said, "Your Excellency is right."

Shi Liguo snorted coldly: "Remember, the fields are here, and even God can't take them away."

"Gold, silver and jewelry are what you should value."

"And you should be hoping for a flood. When the flood comes, the untouchables will die or be injured, and their land will be yours, right?"

The squire's eyes lit up, and he said, "Your Excellency's words have enlightened me."

"But sir, if a flood breaks out and the higher-ups hold us accountable..."

Shi Liguo said, "How do you think a judge from Fancheng could get the position of county magistrate?"

The squire understood immediately and raised his glass, saying, "Your Excellency has great foresight, and I admire you immensely. This glass of wine is in your honor!"

Shi Liguo looked at the little beauty beside him and said with a half-smile, "I don't want to do anything."

The little beauty blushed and picked up the wine glass, placed it to Shi Liguo's lips, and said in a mosquito-like voice: "Sir, please drink this cup."

Shi Liguo leaned over, sniffed her neck, and whispered, "It smells so good. How about sleeping with me tonight?"

The young wife's hand trembled and the wine glass fell to the ground.

The squire cursed loudly, "You bastard, you can't even hold a wine glass steady, what use are you!"

Shi Liguo said nonchalantly: "It's okay, I don't mind."

"Young girls are the most wonderful. I love them so much that I can't express it enough. Hahahaha."

……

Nanhe County, Shengfu.

Chen Lang was reading a book when the housekeeper came to report that the county magistrate had arrived and wanted to see him.

Chen Lang asked where the teacher was. The housekeeper said that the master was not willing to deal with these officials and asked Chen Lang to handle it himself.

Following the butler to the reception room, Fan Cheng was sitting on a chair with a very ugly expression on his face.

Chen Lang bowed and said, "I greet you, sir."

Fan Cheng waved his hand: "No need to be polite, sit down and talk."

This time, Fan Cheng didn't beat around the bush and got straight to the point: "You mentioned earlier that there's a possibility of flooding in this county. I've sent people to investigate, and they've confirmed there's a significant flood risk."

"However, when I reported this matter to the county magistrate, he dismissed it and said I was worrying too much."

"What do you think I should do next?"

Chen Lang smiled and said, "Sir, my opinion is that we should make the flood more violent."