The County Government
"My Lord, Chief Li has returned to report," Steward Mao Li said, quickly standing up as he saw County Magistrate Tian Xiuwen enter.
Tian Xiuwen asked, "So soon? Where is he?"
"He just went to the back hall to freshen up. He'll be out shortly." He had been travel-worn, his beard caked with dust.
A moment later, Li Yong emerged, looking completely refreshed.
Tian Xiuwen asked, "How did you get back so quickly? Didn't I tell you to wait for Lord Niu's orders?"
Li Yong handed the official documents detailing the number of refugees and their assignments to Magistrate Tian with both hands. "Lord Niu assigned the people on the same day. To prevent them from continuing to gather at the city gates, he had us bring them back as soon as possible. Now we're just waiting for Your Lordship's command to settle these people, and then our task will be considered complete."
