Chapter 107 Gu Yong
This time, Jinmao did not act rashly.

He found Xi Zhicai and asked, "How can I recruit such a talent?"

Xi Zhicai was very jealous, you didn't treat me like this in the first place!
"My Lord, if you want to tie up a person like him, why doesn't he obey?"

Jin Mao glanced at him, thinking that this kid needed to be punished again.

"Hehe." Xi Zhicai's expression changed instantly: "My lord, if you want to recruit Gu Yuantan, why not be more direct?"

"I was very straightforward!" Jin Mao wondered, "I recruited him to be my assistant the first time. Isn't that direct enough?"

Xi Zhicai rolled his eyes and asked, "Who would be so stupid as to give up his job as a county magistrate and come work as a clerk for you?"

If Xi Zhicai had the capital that Gu Yong had, he would have scolded him long ago, but Gu Yong has a good temper.

But, after all, it’s our own home.

"My lord, perhaps you should use your charm to conquer him and make him willingly give up his high position and follow you."

Xi Zhicai originally wanted to remind Jin Mao to recognize himself and not feel good about himself every day.

Unexpectedly, Jin Mao misinterpreted it and said, "What you said makes sense! I'll go and convince him right away!"

Xi Zhicai was stunned.

It was still the same county government office, and Gu Yong was sitting in court as usual to try trivial matters.

Hearing the sound of a large group of people, Gu Yong sighed, quickly dealt with the case in front of him, and stood up to go out to greet them.

"The Qu'a County Magistrate has met with the Governor."

"Yuan Tan!" Jin Mao dismounted and held Gu Yong's arms, saying excitedly, "I am not inviting you to be my assistant to humiliate you, but I am sincerely inviting you!"

Gu Yong just bowed and looked at Jin Mao without saying anything.

Jin Mao didn't care and started talking about the current system under him.

The more Gu Yong listened, the more horrified he became, and by the end he wanted to cover his ears.

This Yuzhang prefect is truly a traitor who dares to create his own set of rules and regulations. Is he planning a rebellion?
Gu Yong sighed: "I'm afraid I can't escape this time."

Before, he refused to follow Jin Mao because Jin Mao was a maverick. Gu Yong was afraid that his family would be implicated in the future, so he had no place to cry.

Now it seems that the original decision was correct.

This is not being unique at all, this is actually following the path of Wang Mang!
Gu Yong was so frightened that he knelt down on the spot and said, "If you really want me to join, please allow me to change my name."

"Why do you say that?" Jin Mao helped Gu Yong up depressedly. The three scholars before him didn't react much.

Gu Yong did not express his concerns, he just pleaded.

Jin Mao didn't understand and Gu Yong didn't explain, so the situation remained deadlocked.

Bai Shi was smart and sent someone to inform Xi Zhicai.

After a while, Xi Zhicai understood the whole story and couldn't help but smile bitterly.

I thought my lord had figured something out, but it turns out to be just this! ?
Without even asking about the other person's identity or background, they just rushed in.

Gu's family was a prominent family in Wu County. Gu Yong studied under Cai Yong since childhood. He became the magistrate of Hefei County at the age of 15, and served as the magistrate of Lou and Qu'a counties.

Although Gu Yong is young, he has a lot of experience and has made political achievements wherever he goes. Compared to him, Yu Fan can only be considered a humble person, not to mention Xi Zhicai and Kan Ze.

Arriving at the scene, Xi Zhicai shouted loudly: "My Lord, you are ruining your reputation by treating County Magistrate Gu like this!"

"If you have anything to say, please tell me in private."

Jin Mao finally came to his senses, helped Gu Yong up, and apologized repeatedly: "It's all my fault! It's all my fault! Yuan Tan, please don't be angry."

Gu Yong had no expression on his face and just bowed in return.

The three men walked into the county government office one after the other, and the onlookers nearby followed closely behind them, not afraid of the ferocious guards.

Jin Mao originally wanted to disperse these spectators, but was stopped by Gu Yong: "Do you have a secret that you cannot tell others?"

Gu Yong was already prepared to sacrifice himself to save his family. In his opinion, someone like Jin Mao would definitely not be able to bear such a straightforward defiance.

How could Gu Yong know that with the training of Yu Fan and Xi Zhicai, Jin Mao had no problem becoming the best in the world, if not invincible in shamelessness.

"You are right!" Jin Mao said with a smile, "I don't have any secrets that I cannot tell anyone."

Then let the crowd watch.

Gu Yong couldn't help but look at him with admiration, but that was all.

They came into the hall and sat down.

Jin Mao signaled Xi Zhicai with his eyes to launch an attack.

"Alas." Xi Zhicai sighed, "If you had been to Kuaiji County, you would understand why my master longs for such a great talent as yours."

Xi Zhicai told the story in a leisurely manner, without using exaggerated language, but rather describing it in simple language.

The people of Kuaiji County went from being filled with fear to living and working in peace and contentment. Xi Zhicai simply praised Jin Mao's achievements.

Then, he talked about Yuzhang County again, and except for omitting the part about the plan, he stated everything else without changing a word.

Speaking of Wu County, Xi Zhicai emphasized that it was because Sheng Xian Xu Gong wanted to cut off the livelihood of the people in Yuzhang and Kuaiji counties, so he had to send troops to solve the problem. "Now, my lord is called the governor of Yuzhang, but in fact he has to manage the three counties."

“It’s very tight.”

Xi Zhicai stole a glance at Gu Yong and continued, "I only hate that I am incompetent and cannot share the Lord's worries. Otherwise, why would my Lord be so eager to seek talents?"

The onlookers all applauded and praised.

Jin Mao secretly gave Xi Zhicai a thumbs up, saying he acted well!

Gu Yong still had a blank expression on his face, but his hands were clasped tightly in his sleeves.

How can he keep his composure? Xi Zhicai decided to use his ultimate move: "Two million people from three counties depend on me, there are traitors outside, and the Baiyue people inside are not yet pacified. My lord has exhausted all his efforts and dare not make the slightest mistake."

"If one day, my Lord..."

Xi Zhicai took another peek and said, "Well, when the time comes, we will take care of it."

What a good move of retreating to advance. Xi Zhicai didn't believe that someone like Gu Yong could still endure it.

Celebrities can be divided into good and bad. Leaving aside people like Sheng Xian, if Gu Yong becomes a celebrity in the future, he will also be a good celebrity who devotes his whole heart to serving the people and the public.

Sure enough, Gu Yong showed some expression on his face, and bowed down, saying, "Thank you for your advice!"

He bowed to Jin Mao again and said: "I am willing to serve the governor, but I cannot recognize my master. Please forgive me."

Xi Zhicai was a little disappointed, but he also looked up to Gu Yong, thinking that he was a fellow traveler.

This scene was so familiar that Jin Mao did not mind it and said happily: "I have found you, Master, just like Emperor Gaozu found Zhang Zifang."

Gu Yong was very touched: "Thank you Junchao for your appreciation."

Xi Zhicai turned his face away, afraid of laughing out loud.

The onlookers were celebrating, but who would have so much free time if they were not well-educated and wealthy people?
Jin Mao took Gu Yong's hand and walked into the inner hall. What they were going to talk about next could not be made public.

"Yuan Tan, you have great talent, but it is a waste of your talent to stay in Wu County. Why don't you come with me to Yuzhang County, where you can display your talent."

Gu Yong was puzzled and asked, "Does the prefecture seem to have a deep prejudice against Wujun?"

"It's more than just a prejudice!" Jin Mao said unhappily, "Wujun is simply the worst place I've ever seen!"

Gu Yong bowed and said, "I'd like to hear the details."

"I came all the way from Wushang County to Qu'a. Yuan Tan, do you know what my biggest feeling is?"

Seeing that Gu Yong was listening attentively, Jin Mao continued, "The rich are feasting and drinking, while the poor are freezing to death on the streets!"

"A few days ago, Yuan Tan, do you still remember the case of the poor man who borrowed a cow and didn't return it?"

Gu Yong nodded.

Jin Mao made a shocking statement: "If I were to make the judgment, I would give the cow to the poor."

Gu Yong was shocked: "This is not legal!"

Jin Mao sneered, "Legal principles?"

"If the law is really that powerful, would there still be people freezing to death or starving to death?"

"Yuan Tan, you know that the poor in your eyes are different from the poor in my eyes."

"The man who borrowed the cow is poor enough, right? That's what you think! Have you ever seen a woodman? Have you ever seen a goldfishman? Have you ever seen someone kill someone for a meal?"

Jin Mao sighed: "I have seen it! I saw it in Wujun!"

Gu Yong's face was filled with horror, and he asked, "Where did Jun Chao see such a person?"

“Wucheng County.”

Jin Mao said: "In your eyes, the people should refer to those in the county, but in my eyes, those who are stranded in the countryside and are about to freeze to death or starve to death are the people!"

"So, I don't like Wu Jun."

"Because none of my people are here!"

Gu Yong felt that all three of his views were shattered. Hasn't it always been like this since ancient times?

Why is it so different in Jinmao's eyes?

Xi Zhicai on the side was staring at Jin Mao, this is the damn charm of the lord!

After a long while, Jin Mao said, "Yuan Tan, you definitely don't want to believe what I say."

"It doesn't matter. When you go to Kuaiji County and Yuzhang County, you will understand what I mean."

"That's what I wish for." Gu Yong became curious for the first time and felt that this world was somewhat different from what he read in books.

"Then you should sort out the affairs at hand."

Jin Mao said happily: "I will let Yu Fan take over, don't worry, Yu Fan has many problems, but he is really good to the people."

If Jin Mao hadn't said anything, Gu Yong would have felt relieved. But after hearing this, Gu Yong couldn't help but worry: "Will Yu Fan cause a big fuss in Wujun?"

(End of this chapter)