Crossing the farm gate, the whole family reunites in the disaster year

“Is it really that useful?”

"let me try."

They were embarrassed to use Lin's straw hat, so they took Old Lady Cui's straw hat and put it on, then went to the side to winnow the wheat twice.

The working woman took off her straw hat in surprise and said, "It really works. The wheat awns won't get stuck in my collar anymore."

"I'll make one when I get home. I used to be terrified at the thought of winnowing the wheat, but now I don't have to worry about it anymore."

"Let me see it too."

Several women studied the straw hat over and over again. Old Mrs. Cui was no longer embarrassed and generously shared her experience with a proud look on her face.

"You interrupted me and I almost forgot what I was doing." The village head slapped his forehead and hurriedly pulled Lin to his side. "Where's that kid Jingwen? The county magistrate is here and asked to see Jingwen."

Lin raised her eyebrows: "Jingwen has gone into the city and will be back around noon. Is there something wrong?"

"That's good news," the village head said with a delighted expression. "Your family has made great contributions to the locust eradication effort, and the county magistrate has come to commend you."

Jingwen is not here. The first thing the county magistrate asked when he got off the car was where Jingwen is, but it turns out that he is not in the village yet.

The head of the village glanced at Lin and made up his mind. Since Jingwen was not here, Jingwen's mother would do.

"It's too late. Go and speak to the county magistrate on Jingwen's behalf."

After saying that, he led Lin to the big locust tree.

County Magistrate Wang stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the golden wheat fields with a relaxed expression.

"If all villages were like Xiahe Village, I wouldn't have to worry."

A gust of wind blew by, and Master Pei narrowed his eyes in satisfaction. "Just Xiahe Village alone has already made a great political achievement for you, sir. This locust eradication effort has even alarmed the prefect. What happens to other villages is of no importance."

"Yes, in all my years as an official, only the past six months have been the most satisfying," County Magistrate Wang lamented. "The drought was followed by a locust plague. I had already written petitions requesting disaster relief, but not only was it not used, most villages even had a good harvest."

County Magistrate Wang has a very clear understanding of himself. The only thing that the people praise him for is his incorruptibility. As for his ability to govern, it is barely satisfactory.

If Cui Jingwen had not come up with advice time and time again to avert danger, their Qingyang County would have ended up with nothing like other counties, and there would be no such thing as a bumper harvest today.

When he thought of the other county magistrates who used to be arrogant and now came to him cautiously to ask for advice, County Magistrate Wang felt proud.

So what if he has no ability? There are many capable people under his jurisdiction, and other county magistrates can only be jealous.

Having said that, with this achievement, I will definitely get an outstanding result in next year's assessment, and promotion is almost certain.

He didn't have any strong obsession with promotion. He just wanted to be transferred back to the capital to be a minor official and live the rest of his life in peace and stability. The only person he was thinking about now was Cui Jingwen.

This young man is definitely not an ordinary person. He is devoted to serving the people at such a young age. Once he passes the imperial examination and enters the officialdom, he will definitely become a good official.

Jingwen worked for him to achieve political achievements, and he could not get any other rewards. As the fatherly official of Qingyang County, he would protect Jingwen until the day he passed the imperial examination.

"My Lord County Magistrate, I am sorry to have kept you waiting."

The village head ran all the way here and took two breaths before he could utter a complete sentence.

"That's all right." County Magistrate Wang waved his hand. "Where's Jingwen?"

The village head hurriedly explained: "Your Excellency the County Magistrate, Jingwen went into the city early this morning and is not in the village now."

"That's unfortunate." County Magistrate Wang looked a little disappointed.

Lin said, "I wonder why the county magistrate is looking for my son. If it's not urgent, I'll ask him to come to the county government office to look for you when he comes back."