Chapter 186 Zhou Yu: My most resentful lord!

After seeing Sun Jian off, Jin Mao's good mood was completely destroyed the moment he saw Zhou Yu.

"Why haven't you left yet?"

The family feud has been taken care of, the work report has been completed, are you still waiting for dinner?
Unexpectedly, Zhou Yu knelt three times and kowtowed nine times to Jin Mao, shouting: "My Lord! It's time to fulfill your promise!"

At this moment, Jin Mao really wanted to escape.

At the beginning, he was intimidated by Zhou Yu's reputation in later generations, thinking that with such a great talent, managing a small Yangzhou should be no problem.

However, in just half a year, Jin Mao was terrified just by hearing about what Zhou Yu had done in Juchao County.

If he didn't know that Zhou Yu was a native of this place, Jin Mao would have suspected that this guy must have traveled through time from later generations and was a Jew!
An old capitalist!
On the first day Zhou Yu took office as the chief of Juchao, he promised a lot of benefits to the people of the county.

For example, if you work hard at farming, you can be promoted.

For example, the family with the best farming performance in the county will be rewarded with a place in the Royal Guard at the end of the year. The top ten can join the main battalion, and the top 100 can successfully pass the selection of the recruit camp and become regular soldiers.

Such a high promise must have stimulated the people of the whole county to work hard to farm.

But who is ultimately paying the price?
When the time comes to fulfilling the promise, Jinmao will become the big target of complaint!

When Jinmao thought about this, he felt overwhelmed.

Is Zhou Yu recognizing his master?
This is like finding a great enemy lord to take over for him!
As long as Zhou Yu takes over the affairs of a state, those promises will be fulfilled.

Therefore, Jinmao has never been as conflicted as it is today.

"Gongjin, do you still remember my three conditions?"

"Of course I remember." Zhou Yu answered seriously: "First, I recognize you as my master. Second, Juchao County's political achievements are ranked first in Yangzhou. Third, I have been recognized by all the military advisors."

Jin Mao spread his hands and said, "I didn't see the approval from Zhicai and others."

Unexpectedly, Zhou Yu was well prepared and took out a piece of paper with densely written words on it.

It is worth mentioning that the papermaker named Cai successfully made paper using bamboo as raw material, which is smoother and more durable than Cai Hou paper.

Today, Jinmao is governing the local area and is gradually replacing the use of bamboo slips with paper.

Zhou Yu presented the paper and said, "Here are the letters of approval from Military Advisor Xi, Military Advisor Xun, County Magistrate Yu, County Magistrate Gu, County Magistrate Kan, and others."

Jin Mao picked up the roll of paper and flipped through it page by page, and it was indeed true.

"How did you kid do that?"

Jin Mao was extremely surprised. These five people were his team of advisers, but Zhou Yu was able to convince every one of them!

Zhou Yu did not answer, but asked: "My lord, do you want to regret it?"

"This..." Jin Mao advised: "You are still too young, it is too early to manage a state."

Zhou Yu stood up straight, his eyes piercing Jin Mao's eyes: "Gan Luo was appointed prime minister at the age of twelve, I think I am no worse than him, don't you believe me?"

Jin Mao suddenly felt troubled. He didn't expect that Zhou Yu in his youth was as sharp as a newly sharpened sword. He felt a chill just by looking at him.

"Of course I believe you, but experience must be accumulated. The new system I designated is different from the previous one."

Zhou Yu refused to give in and said, "I heard that you are only twenty years old this year, and you have been making a fortune since you were fifteen, and it has only been five years!"

"I admire your experience, but I don't think I can do worse than you."

Jin Mao was very unhappy with this aggressive feeling: "Zhou Gongjin, watch your words!"

Zhou Yu bowed without saying a word, feeling very nervous.

He took advantage of Xi Zhicai and Xun You being busy with other things before he dared to come to Jin Mao to commit fraud.

It is indeed time for Juchao County to fulfill its promise. The greater the boasting Zhou Yu made in the past, the greater the debt it will have to bear today.

The capitalists invested successfully and listed the company, raised money and left. However, Zhou Yu was young and his methods were immature, so it was difficult for him to grasp the right degree.

In a few days, when the people of Juchao County realize what is happening, they will be so angry that they will eat Zhou Yu alive.

The two were silent for a long time, and Jin Mao couldn't help but speak first: "We have always implemented the policy of rewarding meritorious service and punishing faults."

"I will do what I promised you, but you have to take responsibility for the trouble you caused."

Zhou Yu felt even more nervous. He had messed up this time and it seemed like he couldn't get over this hurdle.

"However," Jin Mao asked in a negotiating tone, "I have a plan. As long as you promise to train step by step, I will help you solve these problems. How about that?"

Zhou Yu did not stand up, but lay on the ground, quickly considering the pros and cons and coming to a conclusion.

feasible!

"Thank you, my lord! Zhou Yu is willing to obey your orders!"

Jin Mao was very happy and stepped forward to help Zhou Yu up: "That's great. It's normal for young people to make mistakes. It's a great virtue to admit your mistakes and correct them."

Zhou Yu smiled even more happily. Not only could he get promoted, but he could also solve all his troubles.

"Hong Xing (Dian Wei's courtesy name), go and call Military Advisor Xi."

After Jin Mao gave his instructions, he took Zhou Yu aside and began to ask about the details of the governance of Juchao County.

This kid must not leave anything unsaid, otherwise it will be difficult for Jinmao to do business.

How could Zhou Yu be so honest and only say nice things?

After a while, Xi Zhicai arrived.

It is worth mentioning that when Xi Zhicai and his family moved to Jianye, his wife Jin also became pregnant, almost at the same time.

Jin Mao loved Xi Zhicai, so he arranged a marriage for him and Xi Zhicai, which made everyone else envious.

As soon as Xi Zhicai arrived, he raised his eyebrows and yelled at Zhou Yu: "You little bastard!"

"How dare you break into my house and steal my personal seal while I'm not at home!"

"Say!"

"What did you do with it?"

Jin Mao's heart skipped a beat. This kid Zhou Yu really was hiding something from him.

What made Jin Mao speechless was that Zhou Yu looked at him and said, "My Lord, you said you would help me solve the problem."

That expression almost says, trouble is here, solve it quickly.

Jin Mao suppressed his anger, pointed at Zhou Yu, and said to Xi Zhicai with a smile, "He signed a document of approval for you."

Xi Zhicai reacted instantly, stretched out his hand to Zhou Yu and said, "Give me back my seal!"

Zhou Yu glanced at Jin Mao, then carefully took out a jade seal from his sleeve pocket and returned it to Xi Zhicai.

After the latter took it, he said coldly: "For the sake of the lord, I will spare you this time!"

"If you do it again next time, don't blame the law for being ruthless!"

Zhou Yu covered his face with his hands and said he dared not.

Seeing that the matter was perfectly resolved, Jin Mao breathed a sigh of relief and told Xi Zhicai: "Go to Juchao County for me and observe what kind of people the 100 people who are going to join the army are."

"All those who fail to meet the standards will receive some remedial lessons. If there are any cowardly and opportunistic people, leave them to this boy to deal with."

Then, Jin Mao turned his head and looked at Zhou Yu and said, "Give Zhicai a list later, and you can handle the other small matters yourself."

Zhou Yu replied reluctantly: "Yes."

Then, Xi Zhicai discussed with Jin Mao about marching into Guangling County.

Dong Zhuo has become unrivaled, so Jin Mao thinks there is no need to follow the rules and he can just defeat the aristocratic families headed by Zhang Chao.

Why argue when you can just take action?

Zhou Yu listened with great interest, as this was the career he longed for.

However, before he could finish his words, Xun You arrived.

"Greetings, my lord." Xun You was still as quiet as ever. After the greetings, he just stood there without saying a word.

Jin Mao couldn't help but ask curiously, "What's the important matter, Gongda?"

Xun You didn't say anything, but looked at Zhou Yu.

Jin Mao followed Xun You's gaze and understood immediately. His roar resounded throughout the governor's mansion. "Zhou Yu!!!"

This roar scared the people passing by. They thought that their governor had encountered an assassin, and came to watch.

No matter how the guards tried to drive them away or explain, the people were unwilling to leave and had no choice but to report to Jin Mao.

The crowd did not disperse until the latter saw that the people loved him and came out to explain in person.

Soon after, a piece of news spread throughout Yangzhou: Zhou Yu was angry with the governor, one of them was unrepentant, and the other was partial.

State pastoral office.

Only under the gaze of three pairs of stern eyes did Zhou Yu tell the truth.

It turned out that the so-called approval of all the counselors was achieved by him through this means, and the seals of Gu Yong, Yu Fan and Kan Ze have not been returned yet.

Suddenly, Jinmao felt like he had been cheated.

"I thought you agreed so readily, but it turned out to be such a big mess!"

Zhou Yu glanced at Jin Mao carefully.

This little look was instantly caught by Xi Zhicai and Xun You. The two looked at each other and thought that something was not good.

Xi Zhicai even pulled Jin Mao aside and said, "My Lord, don't be fooled by this kid!"

"He must have something else to say!"

Jin Mao's hair stood on end and he screamed, "What?!"

"Zhou Yu, if you don't tell the truth today, I will let Dian Wei break your legs!"

Seeing that Zhou Yu was not afraid, Jin Mao said fiercely: "I will scratch your face again!"

Zhou Yu panicked and said, "My lord, as a wise ruler, how can you use such a despicable method?"

Jin Mao threatened: "Will you tell me?"

Zhou Yu held his head high and said, "I have recruited two talented people for my lord!"

"Oh?" Jin Mao asked with great interest, "Who is it?"

"Xun Yu! Guo Jia!"

what?
Jin Mao was dumbfounded: "How do you recruit them?"

Zhou Yu said confidently: "The world is in chaos today. If Xun Wen is controlled by his family, I will invite him and his family to Yangzhou to avoid disaster."

"I think Yangzhou under the lord's rule is the most pure land in the world! There is no place comparable to it."

"If Xun Wen doesn't know what's good for him, he will come with his entire clan."

Jin Mao's face was distorted. I have Xun You in my hand, and we have been exchanging letters for many years. Our relationship is not better than that of you, a bad boy.

Now, Xun Yu has to make a choice.

Jin Mao could imagine how arrogant Zhou Yu must have been in the letter, and could only pray that Xun Yu was smart enough to see that it was not him.

"Tell me!" Jin Mao was furious: "What else are you hiding from me?"

Zhou Yu smiled and said, "I just promised the Xun family some worthless official positions. My lord, you won't blame me, right?"

Jin Mao frowned and asked, "What official position?"

Zhou Yu was taller than Jin Mao, so he couldn't make a furtive look. He smiled and said, "They are just some county governors, county magistrates, and other official positions. They are not worth much."

Suddenly, Jin Mao covered his chest and roared: "Zhou Yu!!!"

This time, the people had experience and just treated it as a fun thing.

"Do you know what you're doing?"

"Do you know how much I paid to establish the new system?"

"How dare you trample on the new system again and again!"

Jin Mao said with pain: "Today, I can't protect you either. Choose a way to die!"

Zhou Yu remained calm and said with a smile, "My lord, I did not stamp my seal. If Xun Yu really has the talent to assist the king, he would be able to see through this little trick."

"If Xun Yu is really that stupid, why would my lord recruit such a mediocre person?"

"I have asked the two military advisors, and since you became governor, every letter you send must be stamped with your seal."

Jin Mao's tone stagnated, and his murderous intent was almost exposed. He turned to look at the two military advisors.

Xi Zhicai nodded helplessly in affirmation.

"You're a smart kid!" Jin Mao turned his anger into joy, "No, you wrote a letter to Guo Jia?"

"What did you write?"

Zhou Yu bowed to the three men and apologized: "Before I tell you the truth, please don't blame me for offending you."

Jin Mao didn't understand, but in order to know the content, he agreed: "It's okay, go ahead."

Xi Zhicai frowned instinctively but said nothing.

Xun You guessed something but was not sure. However, the look he gave Zhou Yu was not so friendly.

Zhou Yu saw everything and bowed to Xun You again, saying, "I'm sorry."

"My lord, please forgive me for being frank."

"Guo Jia is a man of arrogance and looks down on others!"

Jin Mao's heart skipped a beat again. Judging from the tone of his voice, it didn't sound good.

Sure enough, Zhou Yu said in a stern voice: "I order him to come to Yangzhou and apologize to you immediately. Otherwise, I will chase him to the ends of the earth, through thousands of mountains and rivers!"

The next moment, Xi Zhicai became furious, and the honest man Xun You also had anger in his eyes. Zhou Yu's behavior deeply hurt the nerves of both of them.

"How dare you!" Jin Mao was furious: "How can you use my name to ruin my reputation!?"

Zhou Yu said innocently, "I wrote to Guo Jia in my own name, not in your name."

Jin Mao felt that he was being played, and he became angry and said, "Not even in your name!"

"Why not?" Zhou Yu argued: "This is my declaration of war to Guo Jia. If he doesn't dare to come, I will definitely fulfill my promise."

"If he really came to Yangzhou, would you still let him escape?"

"This..." Jin Mao's anger subsided. If Guo Jia could come to Yangzhou, it would not be unacceptable.

Unexpectedly, Xi Zhicai saw Jin Mao hesitate and jumped out to refute: "Zhou Yu! How do you know that Feng Xiao will not take the third path?"

Zhou Yu said to Xi Zhicai without showing any weakness: "We will know whether it is true or not after we find out."

Xi Zhicai questioned: "What if it backfires?"

Zhou Yu chuckled and said, "That would be counterproductive!"

"You!" Xi Zhicai pointed at Zhou Yu but didn't say what was in his mind.

He felt that this was not only a declaration of war from Zhou Yu to Guo Jia, but also a declaration of war against the Yingchuan literati like them.

Is this kid so terrifying?
Xi Zhicai couldn't help but look at Xun You, who nodded at him in affirmation.

Jin Mao, who was kept in the dark, had no idea what the two were talking about, so he asked, "What are you two talking about?"

Xi Zhicai didn't want Jin Mao to worry about this matter, so he said, "My lord, this plan is too risky. I'm afraid it will drive Feng Xiao away."

Zhou Yu said, "My lord, if Guo Jia really leaves so easily, such a talent does not belong to you."

Jin Mao felt that what the two said made sense, and couldn't help but look at Xun You: "Gongda, what do you think?"

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