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

Chapter 256: Human Relations and Worldly Wisdom, Improving Cultivation

"Sir, this is all malicious slander by Sun Ding and his gang. Ever since Sun Ding was defeated by you last time, he has often said discouraging things about you in front of the officers of Group 2. Do you want us to teach him a lesson?"

Liu Yuan, an officer from Group 4, stood next to Shen Qing and said angrily.

Even Ji Youwu and Wang Shouyuan who were standing by were filled with indignation.

Shen Qing glanced at them and couldn't help but sigh.

The changes in people's hearts are really subtle.

He smiled and asked, "How do you want to deal with him? As far as I know, Sun Ding is at the Qi Hai realm, and you are a big realm behind him."

Liu Yuan couldn't help but his expression froze.

In dramas, aren’t subordinates always loyal and superiors always protecting their subordinates?
Why is this person in front of me not playing by the rules?
Shen Qing then asked, "Why, you don't have any ideas? Or are you just saying it casually to instigate the relationship between me and other subordinates?"

Liu Yuan's expression suddenly changed, and he said hurriedly: "I dare not, I just..."

"Okay, you don't need to say anything. You should understand one thing. Officer Sun and his men are my direct subordinates. There is still one officer between you and me. However, I am also a person who cherishes the past, so I will not treat my former brothers unfairly."

Shen Qing used a big stick in one hand and a sweet date in the other to hit them, then said: "What you have to do now is to fulfill your duties and never let any problems occur in the defense zone. Don't ask about other things."

Ji Youwu, Wang Shouyuan and the other three officers were all shocked, collected their thoughts, and said in unison: "Subordinates, obey your command."

Shen Qing waved his hand.

The three of them tactfully left the back hall.

Shen Qing looked at the backs of the three people and suddenly felt that it was time to let Tian Xiaohu and others in.

He feels uneasy now that there is no reliable person around him.

In the blink of an eye, it was time to pay the monthly salary.

The official who came to settle the salary was an acquaintance of Shen Qing's - Zhao Guanglu, a minor clerk in the clerk's office of the Military Affairs Department.

Different from what I've seen before.

When Zhao Guanglu saw Shen Qing at this time, his attitude was extremely respectful, completely different from before.

In the back hall of the Weiwu Division, the warm spring light shines on the cold stone steps.

Zhao Guanglu, a minor official from the Military Affairs Department, walked hurriedly with an unnatural flattering smile on his face: "Sir Shen, it's been a long time since we last met. Your heroic deeds have long been known throughout the two departments. Your promotion is truly well-deserved."

There was deliberate intimacy in Zhao Guanglu's voice, but his eyes moved back and forth over Shen Qing, as if he was trying to see through Shen Qing's thoughts.

The man in front of him was once looked down upon by him, but now that he has the support of Lord Huangfu Rou, he is no longer the same person as before and is no longer someone that a petty official like him can control.

Shen Qing smiled slightly, with a hint of amusement and indifference in that smile.

He knew Zhao Guanglu's nature very well. His respect at this moment was just a sign of one having to bow his head under someone's eaves. It was not that he really respected him.

Shen Qing clasped his fists and said, "Master Zhao, you are too polite. You and I both work under the County Magistrate, so we should support each other. Please!"

"I dare not, I dare not, please."

Zhao Guanglu hurriedly lowered his head and followed Shen Qing.

Entering the study, the atmosphere becomes subtle.

"Is the salary from the Weiwu Division this month a problem?" As soon as he entered the study, Shen Qing got straight to the point without any greetings.

Zhao Guanglu did not stop him. It is said that a new official will start with three fires. He has been in the officialdom for so many years, so he must understand this. He did not want to get into trouble at this time.

"It's OK. I've brought all the salary for the Weiwu Division. Here's the account. Please have a look."

Zhao Guanglu respectfully handed over the salary list, while secretly observing Shen Qing's reaction.

Shen Qing took the salary list and looked at it carefully. After making sure there was no problem, he called his attendant.

He did not embezzle the salary like Zheng Yuanqiu did, but asked his attendant to distribute the salary in full.

Seeing Shen Qing like this, Zhao Guanglu thought for a moment and pretended to mention the silver that Shen Qing had "gifted" him before.

"Sir Shen, I was a little ignorant before and took a little more from you. I hope you will not bear grudge and give me a chance to correct my mistakes next time."

Zhao Guanglu took out a stack of banknotes and said, "I have never dared to use these silver coins, so I am returning them today."

There was some reluctance in Zhao Guanglu's voice, but he knew very well that it would be a bit hot to keep the silver, so it would be better to return it.

This move may allow him to leave a way out for possible troubles in the future.

Anyway, it is better to be safe than sorry.

The county magistrate's office is full of human relationships and worldly wisdom, and he cannot afford to be careless.

Shen Qing raised his eyebrows slightly, his eyes lingered on the silver for a moment, a hint of deep meaning flashed in his eyes, and he asked tentatively: "Master Zhao, why do we have to be so formal with each other? These silvers are yours now that you have accepted them. I, Shen Qing, have always been clear about gratitude and resentment. Naturally, I still remember your help in the past."

Zhao Guanglu didn't dare to let down his guard when he heard that. He bowed and thanked him immediately, "Thank you very much, Lord Shen, for your generosity. I will work harder in the future to help you solve your problems. But I really feel ashamed to accept this money. I hope Lord Shen will take it back."

"Lord Zhao is so polite." Shen Qing sighed and took the banknote and said, "In that case, I will be very grateful for your support. I will need the support of my brothers in the Lifang Office in the future."

"Don't worry, sir. I will fully support you in the future. Master Huangfu has also made instructions before. I will definitely not let you down."

Zhao Guanglu downplayed it and said it with a smile, doing Shen Qing a favor.

Shen Qing laughed out loud, picked up a pen and made some exchanges with Zhao Guanglu.

After the handover, Zhao Guanglu did not stay in the study for long and left the Weiwu Division.

Not long after Zhao Guanglu left, the entire Weiwu Division was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

Many Weiwusi officials and runners received their full salaries for the first time and were extremely satisfied.

Involuntarily, Shen Qing's reputation in the Weiwu Division reversed, gradually recovered, and began to have some control.

He heard cheers coming from the courtyard, looked at the stack of banknotes in his hand, and said with emotion: "This is a good start for the human relationship."

For the following period of time, there was peace in Yongzhou City.

The demons outside the city seemed to be in hibernation and there was no movement.

Shen Qing, who had been busy for a while, finally had some free time.

In the following days, he turned down some unimportant banquets and unimportant matters in the Weiwu Division, and then put all his energy into cultivation.

After a month of diligent study and practice, Shen Qing was not disappointed by the results. With the help of the wish beads and many precious medicines, his cultivation improved by leaps and bounds.

It only took him more than a month to advance the Yuluo Realm to the late stage.

(End of this chapter)