After traveling through time, I was raised by a little brat

After the banquet, Tang Qi waved goodbye to his father, and then took Tang Wenshu, A Da and A Er with him on the journey to Liu County.

Along the way, the crisp sound of horse hooves echoed on the silent road. Tang Wenshu sat on horseback, her thoughts drifting away, recalling her father's words before leaving: Liu County now has neither a county magistrate nor a county magistrate, and all positions must be held by Tang Qi alone. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but frown, looking at her eldest brother beside her with heartache, and whispered, "Brother, why don't you let me take on the position of county magistrate and help you? After all, the entire Yangzhou officialdom knows that Dad has a son and nephew who have come here, but in a place as remote as Liu County, no one should recognize us. That way, I can easily pretend to be the nephew."

Tang Qi shook his head slightly after hearing what his sister said, and bluntly outlined the pros and cons. "Sister, let's not talk about the numerous troubles that will arise if this matter is exposed. Disguising yourself as a man alone is already extremely difficult. Furthermore, the affairs under the jurisdiction of the County Magistrate are numerous and complex, and you are only nine years old. You lack sufficient life experience and the practical skills to handle affairs. Taking on such a heavy responsibility at this time is unwise."

However, Tang Wenshu was not discouraged. She hugged Tang Qi's arm tightly and said coquettishly, "Brother, if Princess Sister is able to command the Huimin Navy, why can't I be a good county magistrate? Besides, even if I encounter difficulties, don't you still have my back to support me and cover for me? Please, brother, just let me give it a try!"

Tang Wenshu thought to himself: Perhaps within the limited confines of the Liu County government office, he could let some people know that he was Magistrate Tang's beloved youngest daughter. Then, when he needed to go out on errands, he could still present himself as Magistrate Tang's nephew. This way, he would surely ensure safety and avoid trouble.

"Oh, you little girl! I really can't do anything with you." Tang Qi was finally unable to overcome Tang Wenshu's stubbornness and could only helplessly respond, "Okay, okay, I'll do whatever you say. Just remember, no matter what happens, I'll always be by your side to protect you. Even if there's a problem you can't solve, don't you still have Daddy?"

As they spoke, the group had already arrived at the Liu County government office. Chief Clerk Cheng Jizeng, along with Registrar He Rongjie, Tax Commissioner Xia Minghui, and other officials, hurriedly arrived to pay their respects. Adding to the numerous yamen runners standing around, the crowd quickly gathered, totaling over a hundred people.

Looking at the scene before her, Tang Wenshu couldn't help but burst into ecstasy, nearly laughing out loud. She thought to herself: In her past life, she was just an ordinary clerk, easily reprimanded by anyone. But now, in this ancient world, she's become a small-time leader commanding a hundred or so officials! And, even more incredible, she's still just a nine-year-old! Thinking of this, Tang Wenshu's heart was already grinning from ear to ear, her pride evident in her words.

A new official's first steps are in office. On this day, the sun was shining brightly, the breeze gentle. The official, Tang Qi, had just arrived, yet already exuded an extraordinary presence. He stood with a commanding presence, his figure erect as a pine tree, his gaze sharp and resolute. His expression was stern, his expression unsmiling, like an unshakable mountain, inspiring awe and awe.

He just started to give a speech: "Listen carefully, everyone! This is my younger sister. From now on, she will be the county magistrate of our Liu County! In the future, when you go out, you must respectfully call her 'young master'. Do you remember?" His voice was as loud as a bell, echoing throughout the courtyard and clearly reaching everyone's ears.

Upon hearing this, everyone responded in unison: "Yes!" The response was uniform and like thunder, showing everyone's absolute obedience to Tang Qi's orders.

Then, Tang Qi waved his hand with a carefree gesture and announced loudly, "Alright, everyone, disperse! Each of you should do your job and do what needs to be done quickly! Don't delay the important work!" As his words fell, everyone began to disperse, each going about their own business. For a moment, the once bustling courtyard became much quieter, but everyone's footsteps were hurried, clearly having taken Tang Qi's instructions to heart.

After the crowd dispersed, Tang Qi immediately spoke again: "Master Clerk, come here and tell me what are the most pressing matters in our Liu County right now." As he spoke, his eyes swept around and finally fell on the Master Clerk who was not far away.

The chief clerk did not dare to be negligent and hurriedly stepped forward. After bowing, he replied respectfully: "Sir, the most urgent matters in our county at present are: first, the tax collection work for this year has not been completed; second, the farmland outside the city has suffered from insect plagues, and the grain harvest may be affected; third, the recent banditry has been rampant, disturbing the people's peace..." The chief clerk reported to Tang Qi in detail the various problems currently facing Liu County.

Tang Qi nodded slightly, indicating understanding. Without a word, he turned and strode towards the magistrate's office within the county yamen. His steps were firm and powerful, each one carrying a sense of decisiveness and determination, as if he had already prepared himself for the challenges that lay ahead.

Chief Clerk Cheng Jizeng didn't dare to delay and hurriedly followed, trotting all the way to Tang Qi. He bowed and reported, "Sir, to be honest, the positions of County Magistrate and County Magistrate in Liu County have been vacant for a long time. Because of this, many backlogged cases have yet to be properly handled."

At this point, Cheng Jizeng paused for a moment, as if he was about to say something, but he finally mustered up the courage to continue, "Forgive me for being so blunt, but at your age, taking on the position of county magistrate and collecting taxes, let alone whether or not the taxes can be collected successfully, I'm afraid her personal safety will be difficult to effectively guarantee."

"I'll certainly do my best to ensure her safety! But... I wonder if there's a tutor in the county government? After all, my little sister absolutely cannot stop studying," Tang Qi said with a look of worry. His biggest concern right now was how Tang Wenshu would continue her studies after leaving the Imperial City.

Despite the common saying that "a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent," Tang Qi firmly believed that it was crucial for his sister to study and gain understanding. Only through extensive reading could she learn to think deeply and understand the kind of life she truly desired, rather than simply marrying, having children, and then being trapped in a small house for the rest of her life, as most women did.

"Ah? What? I've already left the Imperial City, and my brother's become the county magistrate. Why do I still have to study?" Hearing Tang Qi's words, Tang Wenshu couldn't help but wail. Her entire life suddenly felt bleak and hopeless. She had originally happily thought that leaving the Imperial City would free her from the constraints of heavy schoolwork and allow her to enjoy her new life freely. However, it seemed that nothing had gone as she had hoped.

Lord Cheng looked around cautiously, and after making sure that there was no one else around, he took a few steps forward cautiously, approached the other party, and lowered his voice and said, "The wife of the tax ambassador Xia Minghui was once a lady from a prominent family! It's a pity that her family later declined, and she ended up in that place of red light - a brothel. However, even so, she relied on her outstanding talent and beauty to become a well-known and honest official in Yangzhou at that time! Back then, when it came to talented women in Yangzhou, she was definitely the best!" At this point, Lord Cheng paused for a moment, a trace of regret and helplessness flashed across his face, and then he added, "However... after all, it's her special identity..." He sighed deeply before finishing his words.

Tang Qi, who had been silent and listening quietly, suddenly interrupted him and said, "It doesn't matter. Don't worry about the past. If she is willing, choose her!" His tone was firm and decisive.