The Jingjiang County was in chaos.
Huang Que sat in the Warm Pavilion of the county government's main hall, seated behind the public desk, caressing the armrest of the chair, and then picked up the Gavel on the desk for a close inspection.
The Gavel was made of Yellow Pear Wood and had been through several owners, smooth and shiny.
Huang Que was momentarily lost in thought.
His confidant stood by side with his hands tied, softly flattering, "Landlord, the nobleman promised to appoint you as a county magistrate to start with, and also promised you a lucrative position in a big county. Could it be like Jiangning County, which manages the Ten-mile Qinhuai?"
Huang Que snapped back to reality, casually responding, "Jiangning is the largest county in Southern Zhili, and regular officials and nobles wouldn't even dream of getting this lucrative position, why would it be given to me? Having this Jingjiang County is already enough."
