With thoughts of troublesome government affairs, the two of them lost their appetite for conversation.
“My lord, I have inquired and found out that it is a Taoist from the Shenxiao Wanshou Palace in Nei Huang County who has accused the Nei Huang County Magistrate, Han Mo, of disrespecting the Daoist Lord and allowing people to commit violence!”
Just as the two were poring over documents, the voice of a attendant came from outside the door.
“You say who? The Nei Huang County Magistrate, Han Mo?”
Upon hearing this name, Zhong Yanchong stood up directly.
“That’s right, that’s what the Taoist seemed to say!”
“You may go now!”
Xu Churen, being experienced, made a gesture to Zhong Yanchong and then dismissed the attendant first.
His position was too conspicuous. The Da Ming Liushou Si was crowded with people at this time, and he did not want his relationship with Han Mo to be exposed so early.
He himself didn’t care, but if these matters were to get out, it would truly be a great crisis for Han Mo.
“My lord, there might be some hidden details to this matter. Shall I go and take a look?”
After all the attendants had left, Zhong Yanchong spoke again.
“The Taoists of Shenxiao Wanshou Palace are not to be trifled with. Since this brat dared to take action, I believe he must have his own plans. Those people from the Transport Division, even if they want to do something to him now, cannot act tonight. I think it would be better if you finish your current tasks, and tomorrow morning, you make a trip to Nei Huang County. By the way, see what good ideas this brat has for rectifying government affairs?”
Although Zhong Yanchong’s identity was also very sensitive, it was much better than his own. He had only Zhong Yanchong as a trustworthy person around him at this time.
It would be too much of a stir if he, the Hebei Zhulu Zhizhi Shi, were to personally go to Nei Huang County. Therefore, after careful consideration, he decided to hand this matter over to Zhong Yanchong.
“Yes!”
Upon careful consideration, it seemed to be the case. Moreover, Zhong Yanchong himself did not have any good ideas regarding the subsequent rectification of government affairs.
At this time, he was also very eager to hear Han Mo’s views on this matter.
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“You say that the Nei Huang County Magistrate, Han Mo, allowed his subordinates to injure someone. Do you have any evidence on hand?”
Before ascending the court, Pang Yue had already heard of Wang Daolu’s identity.
As soon as he heard that this matter was related to Han Mo, he immediately became energetic.
At this time, he was worried about not having an excuse to deal with Han Mo. At this crucial moment, Wang Daolu actually sent him such a great gift, which made him somewhat overjoyed.
“When that scoundrel committed the act of violence, hundreds of laborers on the entire riverbank were present. Everyone can testify for me!”
As Wang Daolu spoke, he became more and more indignant. However, his expression of anger, combined with his face, which was swollen like a pig’s head, looked somewhat comically strange.
“Since that is the case, then I will take this case! You rest at the city’s posthouse tonight, and tomorrow morning, you will accompany me to Nei Huang County!”
After asking some more detailed questions, Pang Yue was truly overjoyed.
“Since this is the case, I will trouble you with this matter, my lord. I will also send a document to the Daolu Si later!”
Finally finding a place to reason, Wang Daolu felt like crying.
“Don’t worry, although I am a civilian official, if it is confirmed that Han Mo deliberately committed the assault, I will never shield him!”
“Thank you, my lord!”
As soon as the matter at the Transport Division came out, Han Mo’s name immediately resounded throughout Yuan City.
Since Lin Ling Su was enfeoffed as the Yuan Miao Scholar, this was truly the first time anyone had dared to lay hands on someone from the Shenxiao Palace.
Many people wanted to know who this Han Mo was!
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“Achoo!”
“Achoo!”
“Achoo!”
In the Nei Huang County government office, Han Mo, who had just had his fill of cold noodles, couldn’t help but sneeze several times.
“My lord, are you alright? Shall I have someone boil you some ginger soup?”
Seeing Han Mo keep sneezing, Xu Fengnian hurriedly asked.
“Why drink ginger soup in this hot weather? Have you prepared the things I asked you to get?”
Han Mo rubbed his nose and glared at him irritably.
“The things were prepared for you early in the morning. You just haven’t had time.”
Xu Fengnian spoke while pointing to a room nearby.
“You’re quite clever! Come, come, let me show you something today!”
Nei Huang County was crisscrossed with rivers, and therefore, there were many insects.
Even with mosquito nets, it was still inevitable to be bitten by insects, which made Han Mo unbearable.
Therefore, when he went out in the morning, he specifically asked Xu Fengnian to prepare some materials for him.
Making mosquito coils was too simple. Since Han Mo had ready labor, he was too lazy to do it himself.
He first directed Xu Fengnian to pound the carbonized pinecones into powder, sift them, and then add realgar powder, mugwort, and fragrant powder in order.
After stirring them thoroughly, he added clear water, stirred them into a paste, and then put them into the mold specifically made for incense sticks. They were pressed into shape according to the method of making incense sticks and then baked on the nearby stove.
Although it only took less than half an hour to complete, it made Xu Fengnian sweat profusely.
“Brother Er, what are we making? If you want incense, aren’t there ready-made ones in the shops in the city…”
Sweating profusely in the hot weather, even Xu Fengnian started to complain a little.
“Stop talking nonsense. Did you record the entire process?”
Han Mo glared at him, and Xu Fengnian immediately shivered.
“I recorded it, I recorded it…”
“Since you’ve recorded it, from now on, you can handle making this yourself. However, there’s one thing: this recipe must not be spread out. This will be a good way to make money in the future!”
In June, Nei Huang was like a steam room with a stove inside. After staying here for a while, Han Mo could no longer bear it.
After giving a few instructions, he went out to cool off on his own.
Seeing Han Mo just leave like that, Xu Fengnian was also speechless.
You said you’d show me something, but how come I’m doing all the work?
He worked until late at night before the incense sticks he made were slowly baked.
“Brother Er, is this it?”
Xu Fengnian spoke while presenting the incense sticks in his hand to Han Mo as if offering a treasure.
“That’s right, it’s this thing!”
After lighting it and smelling the faint scent of mugwort, Han Mo’s spirits immediately lifted. With this, he should be able to sleep well tonight.
“By the way, Brother Mo, Lord Lu just sent someone to report that the Taoist surnamed Wang went towards Yuan City. Could he be going to complain about you…”
Taking advantage of Han Mo’s good mood, Xu Fengnian quickly said in a low voice.
“What are you afraid of? I’m only afraid he won’t go! If this matter doesn’t escalate, where will the tens of thousands of copper coins missing from the river management construction site come from!”