Chapter 1 Don't joke with my life
In the seventh year of Guanghe, the Yellow Turban Rebellion broke out, and seven of the thirteen states of the Eastern Han Dynasty were in turmoil.

Wushang County, Kuaiji County, Yangzhou.

Jin Mao, an outstanding graduate from a top agricultural university, has traveled here for a month and is gradually adapting to the harsh environment.

Even though he was a descendant of Wushang Prince Liu Hui (just like Cao and Xiahou).

Even if you live in Tangxi Township, the county seat.

Even though he was still the county magistrate of Wushang County.

It didn't give him even a little sense of security.

Because this is the granary of the Baiyue people, and it is a poor and remote place that is almost forgotten.

Even the starving ghosts of the Yellow Turban Rebellion were unwilling to come to this place.

"Alas, the county lord asked me to wait here today, I'm afraid it's not a good thing."

"Who says it's not true? I heard that the miser Zhang Shan from Jinyun Mountain..."

"Hush! Be careful!"

The two people who were talking saw Jin Mao approaching, exchanged glances, and quickly changed the subject.

"Good morning, both of you."

Jin Mao's bow was not quite standard, it looked more like he was bowing in his previous life.

The two looked unhappy and bowed in return perfunctorily.

"Do you know what the county lord wants me to do today?"

"What could be the matter?" The thinner man among the two was named Huang Li, a county magistrate.

"It's because that moth thief is coming soon." The dark and thin man was named He Wei, also a county official.

The two of them sang in unison and cooperated well.

Although Jin Mao was not a history major, he liked reading history and knew that the Yellow Turbans would not cross the river, and those who did cross the river were only a minority and could not achieve anything significant.

Besides, it was already September and the First Yellow Turban Rebellion was about to end. How could they possibly reach Wushang County?

In addition, this month, he has heard so much news about Baiyue that his ears are almost callused.

Could the farmers who led the Yellow Turban Rebellion really defeat the Baiyue?
"The moth thief is hateful."

But Jin Mao's past life's years in society were not in vain, so he said, "I don't know who is stronger or weaker, compared to Baiyue."

"How can Baiyue be so scary!"

When talking about Baiyue, He Wei seemed to have endless things to say, "A master like you who lives in the county seat must have only heard of it but never seen it..."

He Wei was complaining so much that he didn't even notice the look Huang Li gave him.

He Wei's hometown, Lizhou, was located in the south of Wushang County and was often invaded by small groups of Baiyue people. The villagers suffered a lot.

In fact, the two of them didn't need to hide anything at all. Jin Mao already knew what was going on and now he just wanted to accumulate more information.

The patriarch said so yesterday.

The miser of Jinyun Mountain died in the line of duty, and the clan hoped that Jin Mao would take on two positions at the same time, so as to lay a foundation for his future promotion to a county official.

Although they were all minor officials, county officials could live in Shanyin County, the capital of Kuaiji County, where there were city walls, so they did not have to worry about the Baiyue people invading the city.

This is the most important reason why Jinmao agreed to take over. If he lives in fear every day, he will live 20 years less.

Moreover, the clan leader assured that he had already made arrangements and that he did not need to take up the post.

As a time traveler, you can join any of the Cao, Liu, and Sun families and enjoy endless wealth and glory.

About an hour later.

In the Wushang County government office, in addition to Jin Mao and the other two, there were eight other people kneeling in the hall. The entire county management was here.

"Who can take on the role of Jinyun Mountain's treasurer?"

At the beginning of the meeting, the county magistrate came straight to the point.

The county magistrate and two county lieutenants who were sitting at the upper seat all looked towards the seat below.

Tangxi Township Youzhi, Wuguan Doctor, and Youjiao met the superior's eyes, turned around and continued to go down.

The three elders are the heads of the Liu and Jin families; nominally both of them are Jin Mao’s grandfathers, but the head of the Jin family is a relative.

At this time, Patriarch Liu didn't look at anyone, but closed his eyes to rest, while Grandpa Jin frantically winked at Jin Mao.

So, the remaining three county assistants.

Huang and He lowered their heads and said nothing.

"Humph!"

The county magistrate angrily slammed the low table and said, "You back down when the time comes. What's the point of the court supporting you?"

The newly arrived Wushang County Magistrate was so anxious to make achievements that he didn't even notice that he had said something wrong. Now, even the County Magistrate and the County Lieutenant were silent, each of them pretending to be indifferent to the matter.

On the other hand, Jin Mao thought that his grandfather meant for him to express his opinion slowly.

Seeing that the temperature was almost right, he stood up suddenly.

"My Lord, I am willing to go."

Suddenly, everyone in the room was stunned.

Grandpa Jin even wanted to die. He had been told so clearly, but the fool still rushed forward. The family finally had a talent, but now, he was gone again.

"Good! Good! Good!" The young county magistrate was very happy: "As expected of a descendant of Wushang County King, he is courageous and brave!"

The county magistrate promised: "When you finish handling the matter of Jinyun Mountain, I will ask the governor for your credit when you return."

Going on a business trip?
Jin Mao then sensed something was wrong, and he quickly looked at his grandfather.

Grandpa Jin sighed and said, if it weren't for the court, he would have beaten this shortsighted grandson to death on the spot.

"On this trip, you only need to do two things well."

The county magistrate did not give Jin Mao a chance to regret. "First, appease the people of Jinyun Mountain, and second, expel the invading Wuyi barbarians."

My goodness! Jin Mao looked at Grandpa Jin in disbelief. That’s not what he said last night.

The county magistrate didn't care about that and ran away after saying that. Seeing this, five other people ran away too.

"Grandfather, you have really let your grandson down."

Jin Mao thought a lot.

In this life, he is an orphan, living among the clan.

His predecessor was also a little genius. At the age of 15, as soon as he became an adult, he became a disciple of the Kong family in this county. Although the Kong family in Wushang County was a branch of a branch of a branch, they still helped him become a county assistant.

These things happened this year, but Jinmao could not have imagined that he would still be abandoned by his family.

"Everyone, please tell me what you think." Grandpa Jin's hair and beard stood up: "My grandson Jin Gao is the most outstanding. If you want to let him die, humph!"

Jin Mao was afraid that his grandfather’s next words would be “you have to pay more”.

Fortunately, Jin Gao respected him and roared, "Don't blame me for tearing off my old face. I will fight you to the death!"

"Mr. Jin, please calm down." The person who spoke was Liu An, the magistrate of Wushang County and the eldest son of the Liu clan. "Now that things have come to this, let's all work together to think of a solution."

"Yes, yes, yes!" One of the county lieutenants was also a member of the Liu family, named Liu Hua.

"What's right?" The other county lieutenant was Jin Mao's uncle Jin Shan. "The one who was sent to die was my nephew! It's not your Liu family..."

"Shut up!" the two clan leaders shouted in unison.

The leader of the Liu clan is named Liu Ye.

The two old men looked at each other. Liu Ye nodded to Jin Gao, but was not so polite to the younger generation: "Everyone, sit down!"

"From now on, don't say anything that will hurt the relationship." Liu Ye didn't stand up from beginning to end. "Liu and Jin are originally one family. If anything goes wrong, both families will share the responsibility."

It seems that Liu Ye has a very high prestige in both families. Even Jin Gao has to give way to him, let alone other juniors.

"This matter was set up by the new county magistrate from the beginning to the end. The stingy man from Jinyun Mountain was originally a close follower of the county magistrate."

In one sentence, Liu Ye concluded the matter, "Not telling the details, which is reasonable and unexpected."

"Next, either resist or refuse to obey orders."

Then Liu Ye shook his head in denial, "But Jin Mao has already received the order. Doing so will only damage the prestige of our clan."

"Then there is only one way left, try to do things as beautifully as possible."

"Liu Hua, Jin Shan, the two of you select your best men and escort Mao'er to Jinyun Mountain."

Liu Ye began to make arrangements: "Liu An, go get the clan's token. There is a branch of our Wushang Liu clan in Jinyun Mountain. For the sake of our fellow clan, I will do my best to help."

"Yes." The three of them went down to make arrangements.

"Mao'er." Liu Ye called Jin Mao closer, "Remember, the Baiyue barbarians will only listen to you if you hurt them."

Still want to fight?

Jin Mao wanted to slap himself twice. Nothing good came of it, and all he got was some bad stuff.

Seeing the two old men's eyes shining, Jin Mao reluctantly responded, "Yes."

...

In the backyard of the county government office, the county magistrate was very proud of listening to his subordinates' report: "It is indeed an uncivilized place. They don't know the principle that if things are not kept secret, they will be leaked."

"What local tyrants? I can use them to my advantage with just a little bit of trickery."

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(End of this chapter)