Three Kingdoms' Great Agent
Wang Lei walked to the door of Ju Shou's study and knocked lightly on the door.
"Come in!"
A somewhat magnetic voice came from the study.
Wang Lei pushed open the door and walked in. He closed the door behind him and came to the front of the desk, clasped his fists and bowed: "Sir!" His voice was not loud, but not soft either. However, Zuo Xun seemed not to hear it, continuing to hold a book and read carefully, without lifting his head to acknowledge Wang Lei. Faced with this scene, Wang Lei did not get angry, standing quietly in the room, expression calm, neither humble nor arrogant.
Ju Shou was reading a book, but also secretly observing Wang Wei's changing expression.
He certainly heard Wang Lei's words, didn't respond to Wang Lei, and had a probing thought in mind, wanting to see what kind of mentality this eighteen-year-old young man was. Wang Lei's expression was calm, not showing any anxiety, and his steady and composed demeanor made Ju Shou look at him again. Perhaps the plan he set up would not harm Wang Lei, but rather create opportunities for him.
Sit!
Ju Shou saw Wang Lei's unchanged expression, put down the book in his hand, and stopped probing.
Wang Lei sat down according to his words, with his eyes observing his nose and his nose observing his heart.
He stroked his beard and chuckled, saying: "This time you did a great job in intercepting Zhang Cheng. I reported it to the Prefectural Governor, who was very pleased and gave you high praise, and even said he wanted to give you a heavy reward."
Wang Lei thought to himself that Ji Zhou Mu Han Fu was not a good bird, and he was not a thrifty lamp either. When he thought of this, Wang Lei smiled and pushed it away: "The governor's praise, Wang Lei is ashamed and dare not bear it. Wang Lei has no other requests, only hoping to serve the governor."
Juexu burst out laughing, his smile like an old fox's.
This smile made Wang Lei's heart beat faster.
Zhuo Shou put on a stern expression and said in a loud voice, "Since Governor Zhang took office in Hebei Province, he has been rewarding those who have made contributions and punishing those who have committed wrongdoings. Rewards and punishments are clearly defined, so it's impossible for you to not be rewarded for your great achievement. Moreover, I think you're a promising talent, so I'll put in a good word for you with Governor Zhang." After careful consideration, Governor Zhang decided on the reward for him.
Wang Lei was even more vigilant in his heart, feeling that something was wrong.
What status is Han Fu, the majestic Ji Zhou Mu, one of the most powerful vassals in the world. How could such a person possibly take personal care of a thug? It's too suspicious, and the more enthusiastically Xun Xu acted, the more he felt that something was wrong.
Ju Shou saw Wang Lei's guarded expression and coldly said: "You don't want to accept the reward?"
Wang Lei smiled and shook his head, "Sir, you misunderstood. I was injured a few days ago when I intercepted Zhang Cheng, and I haven't recovered yet. Just now, I moved my wound, so I was slightly distracted. Please forgive me, sir."
"Opportunities are rare, I suppose you wouldn't be unwilling either."
Ju Shou's smile returned, as if the previous rebuke had not occurred. He chuckled and said: "The Governor has discovered that the position of County Magistrate in Wuji County, Zhongshan State is vacant, and since you are exceptionally capable, he has appointed you to take up the post."
"I serve as the county magistrate?"
Wang Lei exclaimed, his face full of astonished expression.
This is also too sudden, right?
He is just a small rascal, how can he be the county magistrate of Wuji County? Wang Lei was not self-deprecating, because in the eyes of Han Fu and Ju Shou, he has always been an unrefined rascal, always a lowly commoner. His status cannot enter Han Fu's field of vision, nor can he get Han Fu's favor.
Wang Lei knew that there would be no free lunch in heaven, and even if it fell from the sky, it would still kill people.
The county magistrate of Wuji County is afraid of being a hot potato.
Ju Shou didn't care about Wang Lei's thoughts, took out Han Fu's appointment letter and ordered: "This is the appointment letter, take it."
Wang Lei did not hesitate and accepted with a bitter face.
Looking at him with a smile in his eyes, he comforted: "Don't cry, you're only 18 years old and already the county magistrate of Wuji County. I've passed my thirtieth birthday, but I'm still just a county magistrate. You have such an opportunity, if you grasp it well, this will be a chance to change your fate, young man! At such a young age, being a county magistrate is an opportunity!"
Wang Lei sneered in his heart, he didn't think Han Fu was being kind at all.
However, Wang Lei was unwilling on the surface, but he was laughing in his heart. As for Han Fu's appointment of him as the county magistrate of Wuji County, Wang Lei could be sure that it was a hot potato. But for Wang Lei, it was also an irresistible temptation, because this was a great opportunity to change his identity. If he had always been in Ye County, he would have been a rogue forever, and after becoming the county magistrate, his identity would have changed dramatically.
Wang Lei returned to his seat, smiling and said: "County Master, I don't know anything about the situation in Wuji County. Could you please tell me a thing or two, so that I, Wang Lei, won't do something wrong and lose face for the Provincial Governor?"
"Only one thing, do things with a sincere heart, go!"
Wang Lei secretly scolded Zhu She for being treacherous, and had to bid farewell and leave. As soon as he stepped out of the study door, he heard Zhu She's voice again, "The governor has ordered you to complete the arrangements at home within three days and then set off on your journey."
Wang Lei turned around, clasped his fists and bowed, then bid farewell and left.
Back at his residence, Wang Lei thought that the old man had been a military commander when he was young and was also from Jizhou, so he must be familiar with the situation in Jizhou. He decided to ask him about it. When Wang Lei arrived at the old man's courtyard, the old man was meditating with his eyes closed. Hearing the footsteps, the old man recognized that it was Wang Lei who had come and said without opening his eyes: "Zhuo Zuo has asked you to go to the county government office, what is it about?"
Wang Lei took out Han Fu's appointment letter and placed it on the stone table, smiling and saying: "This is the appointment letter personally issued by Ji Zhou Mu Han Fu, appointing me as the county magistrate of Wuji County, Zhongshan State."
"What?"
The old man opened his eyes suddenly after hearing this.
"He exclaimed: 'How could Han Fu appoint you as the magistrate of Wuji County?'"
Wang Lei shrugged and said: "The reward for intercepting Zhang Cheng!"
The old man's white eyebrows furrowed, shaking his head: "In my opinion, this is not a good thing, but a great disaster. Tiger Head, you took on this task, and it's likely to be more harm than good."
Wang Lei asked: "Old man, what's going on?"
The old man sighed and said, "You are not familiar with the situation in Jizhou, so you can't see the reason behind it. That Governor of Jizhou, Han Fu, is indeed a ruthless person. You just killed Zhang Cheng and helped him solve a big problem, but he wants to kill people and silence them, using an open and aboveboard plot. Borrowing a knife to kill someone, what a clever move! I'm sure this plan to borrow a knife to kill someone was thought up by Ju Shou."
The old man's eyes narrowed slightly, with a cold glint flashing in his pupils.
Wang Lei was anxious and urged, "Old man, stop selling Guan Zi, what's going on? I know there's a problem with being the county magistrate of Wu Ji County, and I also know that Han Fu is not good-hearted, but how did it become a straightforward case of borrowing a knife to kill someone?"
PS: 10 more done, thanks for the flowers, thank you.
