jdhmnovel Chapter 335 Official Constable
Chapter 335 Official Constable
"Which team are you going to join, brother Wang Bin? Haha, our team is pretty good. Welcome to join us."
There were rumors in the government office that Wang Bin would be promoted to an official constable. The official constables were divided into four teams, with the captains being Constable Jin, Constable Shi, Constable Qian, and Constable He.
The captain of Wang San's team was Constable Qian. It was Constable Qian's men who first found evidence that the relief grain for the victims was withheld.
Wang Bin replied calmly, "Thank you for your kindness, Brother Wang. It is an honor for the three of us to join that team. We will listen to the adults' instructions. No matter whether we are with Constable Qian or not, we are all good brothers. Hehehe, we have booked a few tables for a banquet at Yuelai Restaurant. You must come to support us in the evening."
Of course Wang Cheng had to give Wang Bin this face. He was promoted to a formal constable in less than half a year. Not to mention the three brothers, he also had a sister who worked as a painter in the yamen. It was said that several officials in the yamen were very satisfied with her.
This family has a bright future, and we must make friends with them.
"Okay then, everyone in our team will go. You guys should go see the adults, so we won't bother you anymore."
"Okay then, we'll meet at Yuelai Building."
Wang Bin led his brothers into the second hall, walked all the way inside, and soon arrived at the study.
When the gatekeeper saw the three people, he immediately knocked on the door to report. By the time the three people approached, the door had already been opened.
The three men nodded to the bailiff and stood at the door to introduce themselves.
"Wang Bin, Wang Zhi, and Wang Liang, meet Magistrate Ge."
"come in."
After the three of them went in, the bailiff closed the door.
County Magistrate Ge looked at the three people opposite him very gently.
"How are you resting at home? It wouldn't hurt to rest for a few days if you're tired."
This kind of polite talk is enough for just listening, Wang Bin responded quickly.
"Your Excellency, we have all rested enough. Thank you for your understanding."
County Magistrate Ge nodded with a smile, "I have heard about the grain transportation process from Wang Cheng. You all have accomplished the task successfully this time, and you are all credited. Wang Bin, you are a formal employee starting today. Wang Zhi and Wang Liang are also great. Keep working hard and you can be promoted to formal constables next year."
This is good news. County Magistrate Ge is not the kind of person who makes empty promises. As long as Wang Zhi and the other person don't make any mistakes, they will definitely be promoted next year.
The three of them were very happy, and Wang Liang kept flattering them.
"Sir, we must work hard in the government office and strive to make greater contributions in the future. General Jin has a very good impression of our Guangyuan. He said that we Guangyuan always give new rice, unlike the one next door."
"Wang Liang, stop talking nonsense."
Wang Bin whispered to his brother, "Speak less, because the more you speak the more mistakes you will make."
County Magistrate Ge didn't mind. He was very annoyed with Nanxun this time. They sent a relative to manage such an important matter. The emperor knew about this matter, so Nanxun would probably have to change people.
"Okay, Wang Bin, according to the usual practice, official detectives have to choose a team. What do you think?"
"Sir, I can join any team. I will follow your instructions."
"All four of them are pretty much the same. In fact, I think you'd be a good candidate as the temporary captain."
Wang Bin understood immediately, "Sir, I am used to my original job, so I will just stay in my original position."
"Well, that's fine. You guys go ahead. Master Chen will come to arrange the exam in three days. You all passed with high scores, so don't be nervous. Just go through the motions. By the way, you bought all the food for the grain transport team this time. Go to the master's office to report the bill later."
"Yes, my lord."
Wang Bin and the other two waited until they left the study before they dared to discuss the matter.
"It's over, it's over. I almost forgot about it. Brother, let's go back and get the book to read first."
"No, I just got promoted. You better stay in the government office and memorize it when you get home tonight."
Wang Bin thought about it and decided to give up and be cautious.
The three of them came in high spirits and left dejectedly. It was only when they finally got off work that they remembered to treat their colleagues to a meal.
Wang Zhi was walking on the way to the restaurant when it suddenly occurred to him that since it was an exam, all the constables should have to take it. Why did Wang Cheng and the others look so leisurely in the morning? This was not right.
When Wang Bin heard this, he realized that these people must not know that they have to take the exam.
"Hey, let's eat first and talk about it later."
Wang Liang was no longer anxious. He felt relieved that so many people were unprepared like him.
So the three of them pretended not to know, and after all the constables had eaten and drunk their fill, they mentioned it casually.
"By the way, Master Chen will have an exam in three days. It's the first time for the three of us brothers to take the exam. I don't know how Master Chen will test you. Brother Cheng, do you know?"
Wang Cheng was so frightened that he sobered up immediately, "Exam? What is the exam? Oh no, it's the rules. Oh my god, I forgot."
The people around him also cried out, "Hurry up, go home and read. Brother Li, please ask for leave for me tomorrow. My mother is sick."
"Don't look for me, my daughter-in-law is about to give birth. I'm also taking a day off tomorrow."
Constable A looked at his companion in surprise, "Your daughter-in-law is about to give birth, what does it have to do with you?"
Constable Li rolled his eyes at him and said, "I'm responsible for washing diapers, what's wrong with that? My wife said that she can't live without me at home."
The people around laughed, "Old Li, what are you bragging about? When your son was born, you didn't even hold him in your arms, you even washed his diapers, who are you trying to fool?"
Everyone laughed at each other and went home together.
Detective Jin deliberately stayed until the end, and waited until Wang Bin and the other two had settled their bill and came out, and then he gave them a reminder.
"Master Chen knows that your grain transportation was delayed for two months. He won't blame you even if you fail the test. After all, you have just started working."
Wang Bin smiled and thanked him, "Thank you for the reminder, Captain Jin. We feel much more at ease. I just had a drink today, so I will go back and rest directly."
Wang Zhi also said, "Captain Jin, do you want us to take you back first? We have nothing to do anyway."
It was originally just a polite remark, but Captain Jin did not refuse.
The four of them set off together, chatting and laughing.
After watching Captain Jin enter the house, the three of them went home in the dark.
"Brother, why do I feel that Captain Jin is very enthusiastic towards us?"
Wang Liang had found it strange for a long time. Now there were only three brothers, and he wanted to ask his two elder brothers whether he was overthinking it.
"Well, I guess he's targeting you two."
Wang Bin patted his two younger brothers and answered with a smile.
"Us? You're not going to fall for us, are you?"
Wang Zhi recalled how Constable Jin had intentionally or unintentionally focused the topic around him and Wang Liang, and then he remembered that Constable Jin had a young daughter at home who was still unmarried.
I figured it out right away.
"Yes, he has a little daughter at home, and she just came out to pick up Constable Jin."
"No way, didn't his little daughter like the eldest brother before?"
Wang Liang was stunned, but he didn't want to do that.
"Don't mention this again. I'm already married. If you keep saying this, it will make everyone awkward. Don't offend anyone. If you don't mean it, just keep your distance. Or you can just meet each other as soon as possible."
Wang Bin gently reminded his two younger brothers that next year their family would have three official detectives. Captain Jin might have heard about it, so he was anxious to make the decision.
Wang Zhi sighed with a bitter face. He didn't want to have a father-in-law who was a constable.
Wang Liang was even more like a monkey, jumping up and down, so it was basically impossible for him to prepare for marriage.
"I'd rather find someone poorer and live a down-to-earth life. Brother, we won't follow your example. Your mother-in-law is too powerful."
The three brothers had drunk some wine, so they spoke without restraint.
"I have never heard of a man marrying a wife and asking the child to take her last name. Brother, I feel sorry for you."
Wang Zhi and the others didn't like such a strong mother-in-law. "If it was someone like Sister Hehua, I would be willing. Haha, otherwise, even if the dowry was 100,000 taels, I wouldn't even look at it."
Seeing that his two younger brothers were getting more and more outrageous, Wang Bin quickly stopped them.
"You're getting too much. Chuchu is already married to me. She's your sister-in-law. Don't be rude to her."
"Brother, we are not ignorant people, don't worry, but you can't control what we think in our hearts."
"That's right, brother, don't worry, we promise to be polite."
Wang Liang then added, "If you keep your distance politely, you are no longer a family member."
"What are you three talking about? What's so polite about that?"
Su He had been waiting for these three people for a long time. When he heard the noise outside, he immediately opened the door, with Liu Bai following him.
"We are just being polite with our colleagues in the government office. Lotus, why are you waiting for us? You should go to bed early."
Wang Bin changed the subject and went into the house first.
"Sister Hehua, did you know that we will have another exam in three days, and Master Chen will be the invigilator."
Su He was a little surprised. How come she hadn't heard of it?
"Are you testing the rules?"
"Yeah, it's been more than two months. I forgot about it a long time ago."
Wang Liang complained to Su He, "I plan to study late into the night."
Su He sponsored the oil lamp with a smile.
"All for you. I'm going back to sleep."
"Sister Lotus, don't you want to watch?"
"I remember everything. I haven't forgotten a single word. I'm going to sleep now."
Su He waved to everyone and went back to his room to sleep.
Only Wang Bin and the other two were left in a disheveled state.