Wang Yongzhu nodded: "Well, just a bit far—"
Old Granny Zhang excitedly interrupted Wang Yongzhu: "What's the fear of it being far? Isn't Jing County also far from the Capital City? If it were closer, it wouldn't be our turn, would it? I think it's great! In one move, going from county officials to being County Magistrate! Walking out will be so impressive!"
"In my opinion, what's the point of all the officials crowding the Capital City? The streets are full of officials, and I heard Brother Kai tell a joke some time ago, saying something like, 'Third Rank and Fourth Rank walk everywhere, Fifth Rank and Sixth Rank are numerous as dogs, Seventh Rank and Eighth Rank don't even count!' In the Capital City, what's the least valuable thing? It's those officials!"
"We are small officials. In a place like the Capital City, don't we have to bow to everyone? Everyone is above us, so what's the fun in being an official? It's more oppressive than being at home!"
