Ink panel: Hunting the sun and surveying the sky from the bow.

Chapter 138 Changing the Martial Arts Registry, the First Step to Becoming a Superior

County Magistrate Du Yuntong lowered his eyes and said, "These are all things bought by you, Mr. Wang. Why are you giving them to me?"

Wang Sanbao pushed the tiger bone forward and said, "Just like what Young Master Shen said, the County Master is the breadwinner of Taiping County. Every plant and tree here depends on the Master's grace. I want to thank the Master on behalf of the people of Taiping County. How can I keep it all to myself?"

Li Heqing, who was standing by, also took the tiger skin and placed it under County Magistrate Du Yuntong, and said with a smile, "Yes, I think so too. I hope you won't refuse."

After several people declined several times, the county magistrate Du Yuntong "reluctantly" accepted the treasures from the demon tiger.

Shen Qing took in the whole scene and understood what was happening.

It was exactly as he expected.

After going through all this, although it was a bit troublesome, Du Yuntong got the tiger monster treasure he wanted. The two bosses only paid a small price and improved their relationship with the county government. He got some money, so everyone was happy.

Not only that, Du Yuntong even gained a good reputation and won the hearts of the people as a newly emerging martial artist.

If Shen Qing was a young and naive person, he might have been so moved that he bowed down to him at that time.

These people in high positions not only have profound cultivation, but are also good at manipulating people's hearts.

Shen Qing remained silent, looking at me calmly, with an ignorant look of a teenager that I couldn't understand.

After several refusals, County Magistrate Du Yuntong reminded them leisurely, "Since you two are here, I'll let you know. In a few days, the Weiwu Division from the county city will come to investigate the tiger monster and hunt down the remnants of the Huangtian Sect. I heard that they will also be accompanied by people from the Zhou family to see their side branch businesses."

"The Zhou family is a wealthy family in the county city. Your business mostly involves the county city. You must be more careful and restrained these days."

Wang Sanbao and Li Heqing looked at each other at the same time, a trace of relief flashed across their faces and they said, "Thank you, Mr. County Master, for your advice."

"It's all trivial matters." County Magistrate Du Yuntong glanced at Shen Qing, then looked at Wang Yanjun and said, "Didn't I say before that the one who made the greatest contribution in killing the tiger monster would be given military status?"

"Your Excellency, this is true." Wang Yanjun said.

County Magistrate Du Yuntong nodded and said, "Once a word is spoken, it cannot be spilled. As the father and mother of the county, I cannot go back on my word and should honor my previous promise."

As he spoke, County Magistrate Du Yuntong turned and gestured to the maid behind him.

The attendants immediately stepped forward and presented the items that had been prepared long ago one by one.

A yellowed certificate of registration and a heavy amount of silver promised by the two employers.

"Young Master Shen, these are yours." County Magistrate Du Yuntong handed the certificate to Shen Qing, his tone full of sincerity.

Shen Qing took the certificate, opened it and saw that it clearly stated that his nationality was a military officer.

For a moment, Shen Qing was filled with emotion.

The people of the Great Zhou were divided into different classes.

Emperor, nobles, officials, doctors, warriors, farmers, workers, craftsmen, and slaves.

Hunters were a group of landless and lowly people. Although they were classified as farmers, they were still looked down upon.

According to the customary rules of the Great Zhou Dynasty, these people were not eligible to purchase land, were not allowed to marry other property owners, were not allowed to serve as officials in the court, and had no chance to even become a constable.

Today, I changed my military status, and my status has been raised one level. I have completely gotten rid of the status of a lowly person, and my life will be very different from now on.

Don't underestimate this small promotion. No matter how many people try their best, they may not be able to get it.

Changing his military registration meant that he would no longer be restricted to one place, and he could go anywhere in the Great Zhou.

Not only that, after becoming a military officer, one will have the opportunity to enter the imperial court and seek an official position.

To put it bluntly, this is the first step to becoming a superior person.

Many people practice martial arts for this reason.

If he didn't have this opportunity, it would be extremely difficult for him to obtain the status of a military officer. Not to mention how much money it would cost, it would probably take him a year or half a year just to get connections.

Once the relationships between superiors and subordinates have been smoothed over, they will recommend candidates to take the military examination, and select one out of ten.

This will cost a huge amount of money, and you can't even think about it without enduring for three to five years.

Now that he got it without much effort, he felt much relieved.

"Thank you, Mr. County Magistrate! I will treasure these rewards as if they were my life and will not let you down!" Shen Qing put away the certificate in his hand and said gratefully.

County Magistrate Du Yuntong smiled and nodded, praising him again: "Young Master Shen is young and promising, and he will definitely have a bright future. I look forward to your greater contribution to the county in the future."

"Of course, of course." Shen Qing said with a smile on his face.

Now that I have obtained the military status, as to whether I want to contribute to the county, it depends on my mood.

The next moment, Shen Qing had already forgotten what Du Yuntong said.

County Magistrate Du Yuntong suddenly said, "By the way, Young Master Shen hasn't married yet, right?"

"I haven't started a family yet." Shen Qing said calmly.

County Magistrate Du Yuntong said with a smile: "I remember that Wang Bantou is also single. Why don't you two get together as a couple? I think you two are a good match."

Wang Yanjun on the side glanced at the county magistrate Du Yuntong and said nothing.

Shen Qing immediately became alert and said firmly, "Your Excellency, I am still young and have no intention of getting married. Besides, marriage is no joke. I am just a flat-headed boy, how can I be worthy of Wang Bantou?"

"Haha, that makes some sense. The main reason is that you two are still unfamiliar with each other. If you get along for a long time, you will fall in love with each other." County Magistrate Du Yuntong said, "It's a pity that there are no vacancies in the government office for the time being. Otherwise, you two could get along well."

"..." Shen Qing felt that County Magistrate Du Yun had something to say during the call, and that he was trying to keep him hanging. He continued, "It's my bad luck, it's not the County Magistrate's fault."

"Let's have a drink." County Magistrate Du Yuntong casually changed the subject.

Half an hour later, the banquet was finally over.

Shen Qing didn't know how to ride a horse yet, so he temporarily tied the horse to the back of the carriage, and let Ah Fu drive the carriage to take them back.

After everyone had left, an officer trotted in and whispered something in Du Yuntong's ear. Du Yuntong's face changed slightly, but he soon calmed down.

Wang Yanjun on the side said: "County Master, what's wrong?"

"The leader of the Mi Gang is dead. Shen Qing killed him." Du Yuntong wiped his hands with a silk handkerchief and said casually.

Wang Yanjun frowned and said, "Then your Excellency's men... have lost an arm?"

"It's okay, it's just a dog." Du Yuntong said calmly: "There are so many people in Taiping County trying their best to get into the job. I will never be short of people to work. I can afford one or two more."

"If the Mi Gang doesn't work, then find someone else."

"What do you think of Shen Qing? Can he be used by me?"

"He is just a boy who has just come out of Maotai. The various methods used by the adults today must have convinced him."

Du Yuntong nodded and said, "It's a pity that he didn't take the bait in the end, otherwise he would have worked hard for me to marry you."

Wang Yanjun lowered her head and said nothing.

"That's it for now. Next, let's prepare to deal with the Weiwu Division in the county city."

Du Yuntong threw away the silk handkerchief and turned to leave the main hall.

Wang Yanjun lowered her head and watched him leave.

(End of this chapter)