Chapter 109 Meeting Zhou Yu for the first time
Zhou Yu didn't take it seriously and chuckled, "You are too kind, sir. My good looks are natural, I have no control over them."

"Haha!" Jin Mao laughed: "Zhou Lang is indeed worthy of his reputation."

"How about coming to work for me?"

Everyone present was caught off guard and didn't know how to respond.

Zhou Yu said calmly, "I have not yet achieved anything in my studies, and I dare not bring disgrace to my family."

"Then it's settled!" Jin Mao said domineeringly, "I'll wait for you to come of age, so don't break your promise."

After saying that, he accepted Zhou Chong's invitation and entered the Zhou family's gate.

the other side.

Zhou Shang anxiously held Zhou Yu and said, "When the governor of Yuzhang County leaves, I will send you to Luoyang!"

"Don't worry, uncle." Zhou Yu comforted him, "It's not that serious."

"You." Zhou Shang stopped persuading.

...

Jin Mao did not stay in Shu County for long and set off for Yuzhang County the next day.

I originally wanted to go to Shouchun County in the north to take a look at the young Sun Ce, but the weather was not good.

It's only March and it's raining non-stop, two or three months earlier than usual!

With the predictions of Yu Fan and Wu Fan in mind, Jin Mao did not dare to delay and set off immediately.

Zhou family.

Zhou Yu stared at the receding army in a daze.

In one day, Zhou Yu learned the outline of a different world from Jin Mao.

There are all kinds of emotions, including curiosity, confusion, and doubt.

Zhou Yu was not disgusted by Jin Mao's outgoing and unpretentious temperament. On the contrary, it reminded him of someone: Sun Ce!
Last year, Sun Ce became famous at a young age and was well-known in Jiujiang County. Zhou Yu admired his name and went to make friends with him. The two were the same age and became childhood friends.

Compared to Jin Mao, Sun Ce is more immature, but also more heroic and bold.

Although Jin Mao was only 18 years old, he always gave Zhou Yu the illusion that he was old-fashioned.

Zhou Yu treated Jin Mao's recruitment as a joke.

The Zhou family is a large and wealthy family with no shortage of options. Zhou Yu has his own judgment on what to do in the future.

...

March 5th.

Nanchang County.

It rained non-stop on the way to Jinmao, and the water level of Pengze Lake rose noticeably.

When they arrived at Nanchang County, Jin Mao summoned the powerful families including Luo, Xiong, and Lei, and gave them a direct order: "You must hand over all your land within five days, and I will lead you to plant it!"

"Who is in favor and who is against?"

“…” People of all ethnic groups in Nanchang County looked at each other in silence.

"Very good, it's settled now!"

Jin Mao began to issue a series of orders again: "All the land in Nanchang County must do the same. If anyone disagrees, I will take people to deal with it!"

"If anyone of you can convince one of the four counties of Yuhan, Jiancheng, Haihun and Xingan, I will give you a great credit!"

Then, Jin Mao threw out all the ideas in his mind without caring whether these people understood or not.

When the representatives of various ethnic groups were driven out, they were still confused. How come the governor became so cruel after not seeing him for a while?
"Master Luo, can you tell me what's going on?"

"Yes." "Yeah."

Luo Yong was elected as the new head of the family because of his relationship with Jin Mao.

"Nothing happened." Luo Yong looked as if he knew the inside story but didn't tell you: "We will do whatever the Junchao says."

After saying that, Luo Yong left in a haughty manner.

The remaining tribes discussed it and someone suggested: "Why don't we join forces..."

As he spoke, he wiped his neck to indicate.

"I won't participate." The Lei family was the first to express their withdrawal.

Then the Xiong family also withdrew.

None of the three prominent families in Nanchang dared to take the lead, and no one else dared to show their teeth.

the other side.

After Jinmao issued the notice, it began to respond, and the next few days will surely be busy.

Ling Cao has been ordered to bring some seeds and experienced workers who are willing to work outside to provide guidance when he passes through Wushang County.

However, those who actually do the work need the help of local people.

"Yuan Tan, you are temporarily taking over as the magistrate of Nanchang County. You have a heavy task to do."

Jin Mao earnestly told Gu Yong: "The ideological work of the people is now in your hands."

"I hope you know that the people of Yuzhang County are used to being lazy and cannot adapt to the heavy farming of the second rice crop."

"But this is the only way to save countless people in the future."

"please!"

Gu Yong nodded seriously and said, "I will try my best!"

The internal affairs were handed over to Gu Yong, and the important task of maintaining local stability needed to be discussed carefully with Xi Zhicai.

Jinmao once again devoted himself to his career.

...

Yuhan County. He Qi led his men to wait for Ling Cao here.

During this period, He Qi has changed a lot.

He governed the Baiyue people and suppressed rebellions, holding multiple posts at the same time.

He Qi had never felt so fulfilled as he did now. He felt that his talents were being fully utilized.

He Qi was adept at governing and commanding troops, which gave him greater ambitions.

“If I had the opportunity to govern a county, could I do it?”

Once the idea came to him, he couldn't stop it. He thought he was ahead of the other three people of the same period and was looking forward to meeting Ling Cao even more.

at last!

The seventh day of March.

Looking at the endless stream of boats on the river, He Qi felt a little confused.

When Ling Cao on the first boat waved to him, He Qi felt incredible.

"This is impossible! When did this reckless man like Ling Cao have such talent in commanding troops?!"

Sure enough, when Ling Cao's ship docked, the fleet behind did not stop, but continued downstream to Nanchang County.

"Gong Miao, why don't you bow to your superior?" Ling Cao said pretentiously, "Why don't you, a second-level lieutenant, come and pay your respects to me, a fourth-level lieutenant?"

"He Qi, the acting Sima of Yuzhang County, has met the fourth-level lieutenant." He Qi had a good relationship with Ling Cao and started joking.

"You kid, be careful or I will report you to my lord and accuse you of lying about your military position!"

"Humph, the false accuser is guilty of the same crime!"

"Hahaha!"

The two laughed in unison, bumped their chests together, and gave each other a bear hug.

"You reckless man, you got lucky this time. What a great achievement you made? You got promoted four levels in a row!?"

Facing He Qi's question, Ling Cao was very proud: "You are so lucky!"

"Let me tell you..." Ling Cao was in high spirits and started boasting.

"Just brag!" He Qi said in disbelief: "Two hundred broke four thousand, why don't you say you are the champion marquis in the world?"

"Hey, Gong Miao is right, you are indeed a cultured person." Ling Cao raised his chin: "Next time we meet, please call me Champion Hou Ling Cao!"

The two of them had a fight.

He Qi asked about the business: "My lord, this time you come to Yuzhang County, there should be something big going on, right?"

"It's more than just a big move!" Ling Cao said exaggeratedly: "Maybe you can be like me and get promoted four levels with one big move!"

"really?"

"Just kidding."

Although Ling Cao's words were incoherent, He Qi still understood the deeper meaning behind them.

After seeing Ling Cao off, He Qi looked at the river with a deep gaze.

"Two thousand combat soldiers plus two thousand newly trained Baiyue troops!"

Add to that six hundred personal guards, and such a large-scale battle had only occurred during the last attack on Wujun.

“The time to achieve success is now!”

...

March fifteenth.

Ling Cao returned to Yuhan County and brought good news to He Qi.

"Gong Miao, I said this was going to be a great achievement!"

"My lord specifically instructed us that Yuzhang County has a large population and many bandits and robbers. This is a huge military achievement!"

Ling Cao shook his head and began to act in a Versailles way: "If I hadn't done so many great things last time, I would have wanted to stay and compete with you and Gong Lei for the credit!"

The actual situation is that Wucheng County is also very important. The Second Battalion led by Ling Cao not only has to protect the iron ore transportation line, but also has to prevent the emergence of great generals like Yan Baihu nearby.

"Gong Lei?" He Qi grasped the key point: "Isn't he supposed to defend the rear of Kuaiji County?"

"Hey." Ling Cao waved his hand and said, "Don't mention it."

"That crazy woman Lanzhi has been going crazy lately. She leads people to train in the mountains of Kuaiji County every day. When she encounters suspicious people, she treats them as bandits and kills them."

Ling Cao said speechlessly: "You said that the female soldiers don't have much salary now, wouldn't it be better for them to cultivate the land?"

No wonder Jin Mao transferred Gong Lei to Yuzhang County to suppress the bandits. With such a crazy female soldier, the ferocious beasts in Kuaiji County would probably suffer.

He Qi had never seen female soldiers, but what he had heard the most recently was how powerful female soldiers were.

Suddenly, He Qi felt a huge pressure and said to Ling Cao: "Kun Tao, listen to my advice and guard Wucheng County carefully."

"In the future, under the lord's command, it will be difficult for you to get your achievements."

"If we are surpassed by the female soldiers, it will be a real disgrace!"

Ling Cao realized the problem this time and couldn't believe it: "No way, the female soldiers have been demoted to the bottom, how can they rise again?"

"That's hard to say." He Qi gave an example: "Yu Fan, County Magistrate Yu, did you ever think that once you were resurrected, your power would be far greater than before?"

"That's different." Ling Cao still didn't believe it: "County Magistrate Yu is really talented and capable. The lord appreciates his talent and gave him the job of acting county magistrate. But what about the female soldiers?"

He Qi shook his head and said, "Be good and listen to my advice."

"The truth here is too profound, you don't understand."

"Get lost!" Ling Cao hated it most when people called him stupid.

(End of this chapter)