Chapter 815: Chapter 815 Xu Family Xu Dali

Shu Yu was stunned. She was asked to choose her own replacement?

“Lord, the selection of stewards for this manor is naturally your decision. How could I possibly qualify?”

“You certainly do qualify. I’m new to Heichang County and especially unfamiliar with the affairs of Righteous Dao Village, so it’s not easy to find someone who meets the requirements. What’s more, the county office is short-staffed and really can’t spare anyone.”

What do you mean can’t spare anyone? It’s just a small job as a clerk in the manor; why is it so difficult?

Shu Yu understood that the county magistrate was doing her a favor just before she left.

He wouldn’t lose anything by it, and it could create good karma.

Since that was the case, Shu Yu stopped declining.

However, she had only been in Righteous Dao Village for barely half a year, and she knew very few people.

Those she was close to included Zhang family members, Ma Lu, Fang Family members, and Xu Family members.

The previous families were fine for other tasks, but for the record-keeping steward role, being literate was the least requirement.

Whether it was Zhang family members, Ma Lu, or Fang Family members, they could recognize some characters, but clearly not enough, and probably they wouldn’t even have legible handwriting.

So, after much thought, the only appropriate person was from the Xu Family.

Xu Dali had lost one hand, Xu Zhensheng was a young boy, and Ms. Lin was frail and weak. The family of three worked hard together, but due to their limitations, they led a challenging life.

But Xu Dali was literate; his father had once worked for a prince who attempted a revolt, and at that time, his family’s conditions were not bad, and Xu Dali had been educated.

It wasn’t as if he was being asked to write essays to pass an examination; such clerical work should be no issue for him.

Moreover, the hand he lost was his left hand.

If Xu Dali worked in this manor, the Xu Family would definitely have an easier time, and even Xu Zhensheng might not need to go to the wasteland to pick up clumps of soil every day.

After thinking this through in her mind, Shu Yu said to the county magistrate, “There is someone suitable, but he lost a hand during a previous hunting accident; I’m not sure about the quality of his handwriting now.”

“Losing a hand is not a big deal; as for writing… perhaps we should call him and give it a try.”

After speaking, the county magistrate looked towards Wang Changdong.

The latter promptly said, “I’ll go call him.”

The county magistrate didn’t expect him to personally go, just to make the arrangements.

However, Wang Changdong was a straightforward man and had already run out after speaking.

Watching his retreating figure, the county magistrate said to Shu Yu, “I wasn’t exaggerating; the county office really is short on staff.”

After the former county magistrate was removed, some officers were also dealt with.

The remaining constables and officers, some had formed their way of doing things, and it was truly not easy to use.

“Wang Changdong is reliable, diligent in his duties, and doesn’t shirk responsibility; he is quite clever.”

Shu Yu raised her eyebrows, wondering whether Brother Wang’s wish to be transferred to the county town could be realized?

She nodded, “Indeed, originally Master Lan managed Righteous Dao Village, and it was quite chaotic. It has only slowly improved after Steward Wang assumed charge.”

“Hmm, I’ll have a further look, and if suitable, I might transfer him to the county town,” the county magistrate stroked his chin, “but if so, this means Righteous Dao Village will again be short of a Chief Steward.”

Shu Yu said, “Lord, this time I truly have no candidates.”