After Transmigration: Building a Kingdom in Turbulent Times

He closed his eyes for a moment before asking, "Are you planning to move your family from Shangcai to Xiping?"

Zhao Hanzhang was surprised by his sensitivity and paused before saying, "Mother is timid and easily frightened; she has finally adapted to Shangcai. I don’t want to trouble her for now."

Zhao Ming pursed his lips; he no longer minded her scheming for Shangcai County, instead saying, "Who do you want to appoint as the Xiping County Magistrate?"

He said, "I’ll gather your brothers from the clan, and you can choose one. I’ll request an official appointment from the court."

Zhao Hanzhang said, "I don’t intend to appoint another County Magistrate."

Zhao Ming widened his eyes, "What do you mean?"

Zhao Hanzhang coughed lightly and said, "If the county sets up a magistrate, who will handle county affairs in the future, him or me?"

"Just as a nominal position..."

"I think such a title is unnecessary," Zhao Hanzhang said, "Treat the entire Xiping like Wu Castle, where each family handles their own affairs. For public matters, consult the clan elders. Here, consult the County Magistrate and Chief Clerk. If they can’t solve the issue, come to me."

Zhao Ming: ... Is this ambition already unhidden?