"County Magistrate Liu, now that there's a candidate for the village chief, our Xu Family still hasn't decided on a clan leader. We ask Lord Liu to make the decision for us and choose a new clan leader." Mr. Xu, who was driving the ox cart, bravely asked County Magistrate Liu to select a clan leader for the Xu Family.
Choosing a clan leader is a matter for the clan, and County Magistrate Liu was not keen on being involved.
However, having been put on the spot, he couldn't refuse, so he casually asked Mr. Xu, "Who do you think would be suitable to be the clan leader of your Xu Family?"
Mr. Xu laughed and boldly recommended himself, "I think I'm quite suitable. You can ask around about my reputation in the village. I've never relied on that scoundrel Xu Yong to bully others, and I often scold Xu Si. If I become the clan leader, I will definitely discipline the Xu family members. If they don't listen, I'll whip them with the cattle whip until they obey."
