Feng Jun wanted sincerity, and that did not merely mean sufficient compensation. First, he wanted a reason that could hold water.
If the reason did not hold water, he would not even be interested in compensation.
After hesitating for a moment, Zhao Commandery Governor glanced at Elder Liao. Then, gritting his teeth, he began haltingly, "Actually, when I first took office, I held Pacify Arms Mountain in great admiration. I even specifically sent someone to request an audience with Feng Mountain Lord..."
He had some trouble speaking at first, but the farther he went, the more smoothly he spoke.
The prefect and county magistrate beside him were simply dumbfounded. Come on, you were the chief official governing an entire commandery. Was it really all right to speak so humbly, even somewhat fawningly?
Zhao Commandery Governor did not want to be like this either, but Elder Liao himself behaved that way before Feng Mountain Lord. He was not even comparable to Elder Liao. Could he still put on airs before Feng Mountain Lord?
There was no need to be so eager to court death—he had already done it once. No matter what, he had to let go of his pride this time.
After hearing the explanation over the walkie-talkie, Feng Jun was outright stunned. "You mean that whatever the previous commandery governor had, you should have too?"
Zhao Commandery Governor had already cast aside his dignity, so he might as well discard it completely. "That's right. After being an official for too long, one gets used to many things. I was always thinking about comparing myself with others in officialdom, yet I forgot my own worth. Now, I finally realize it..."
That was an impressive self-criticism. Feng Jun listened silently and gained a new impression of the commandery governor.
To be