Chapter 19: Using a knife to kill Jiao Qian, Pan Lin becomes a farmer incognito
Jin Mao is not a reckless man. It is not easy for him to intervene in the matter of Jiao Qian, and even his subordinates are not easy to intervene.

Beating a dog depends on the owner.

Just as Jinshan Liu Ye said, there is no absolute certainty, and Jinmao does not want to fall out with the Jiao family.

Is there no way to avoid falling out?

Have!
Jin Mao thought of a strategy of "killing with a borrowed knife".

Just borrow Pan Lin's knife to kill Jiao Qian.

Although this plan is full of loopholes, Jinmao did not claim that Pan Lin is his man.

In other words, on the surface, Jinmao has an alibi and the incident was all done by the Yao people.

This is enough.

In fact, Jin Mao and Jiao Jiao were secretly hostile to each other, which started from the moment he rejected Jiao Qian.

But the big families had to save their reputation, so as long as there was no solid evidence, even if the case was brought to the emperor, it could be settled by paying some money.

As for secretly tripping someone up, that is much better than a catastrophic disaster.

Moreover, as long as Jinmao can digest the big piece of fat of the Yao people, it can be said that among all the forces in Kuaiji County, Jinmao is invincible in terms of hard power.

"How is Pan Lin?"

Jin Mao still offered bait: "As long as you kill Jiao Qian's family in Lizhou, I will set you free."

No matter what, Pan Lin wanted to refuse, but he knew the end would be death. This could be seen from Jin Mao's vigilance towards him along the way.

"After that is accomplished, can I join the Lord God's army?"

"Huh?" Jin Mao really couldn't understand Pan Lin's thoughts. Why did he have to follow him?

"You will suffer if you follow me."

Pan Lin was overjoyed: "I am willing to serve the Lord!"

"Listen to me first." Jin Mao told him the truth: "You can join, but you must remain anonymous for a long time."

That means he will not be able to take power for a long time, and Jinmao believes that Pan Lin will definitely not be willing to do that.

"Can I ask what the reason is?" Pan Lin asked cautiously.

Jin Mao said bluntly: "I am afraid of revenge from the Jiao family."

If you are afraid, then I am not afraid too? Pan Lin lowered his head and rolled his eyes.

Suddenly, Pan Lin had a flash of inspiration, and thought: "Why only hide for a period of time? Could it be!"

Pan Lin shouted excitedly: "The Lord of God wants to destroy the Jiao family?!"

"I'm not, I didn't, you're talking nonsense!" Jinmao Classics denied Sanlian.

Pan Lin became more determined in his mind and began to tremble with excitement.

That was the Taimo Jiao family! He was the patriarch at the age of 15, full of vigor and vitality, but was dealt a heavy blow by the Jiao family and was controlled for 7 years!
How can I not have hatred? How can I endure it?

But there was no way, the Jiao family was too powerful, so powerful that Pan Lin didn't dare to have any evil thoughts.

Until just now, the fire of revenge that was almost extinguished in Pan Lin's heart was ignited again.

"I am willing to keep my identity secret and serve the Lord God." Pan Lin raised his head, clasped his fists and roared, "I only ask the Lord God to let me chop off the head of the old dog Jiao Jiao one day in the future!"

"I've already said that. I really didn't mean that."

Pan Lin was very persistent: "I am willing to be the pioneer of the God and take Jiao Qian's dog head."

"Let's put it this way." Jin Mao denied it again: "Jiao Qian is Jiao Qian, the Jiao family is the Jiao family, I don't want to go against the Jiao family."

Then, Jin Mao arranged for Bai Shi to lead 200 intact elite Min Yue soldiers, and cooperate with Pan Lin to lead 100 elite Yao soldiers.

Fearing that Pan Lin would turn against them in battle, he only issued wooden spears to the elite Yao soldiers, and Bai Shi served as the rear guard to supervise the battle.

"This time, your mission is to keep an eye on Pan Lin. Also, after you capture Jiao Qian's family, remember to ship back the food, fodder, and treasures."

After Pan left, Jin Mao told Bai Shi: "Your injury has not healed yet, don't charge into battle, I still need you to make great use of me."

Bai Shi excitedly took the order and went down.

Afterwards, Jin Mao called He Wei and said bluntly: "Brother He, Pan Lin is leading people to kill Jiao Qian. If there are any acquaintances in Lizhou, you should inform them as soon as possible."

He Wei cried again, this time out of emotion. Jin Mao told him such a confidential matter, which showed that he trusted him.

"That bunch of idiots, they are both indecisive, it would be better if they all died!" He Wei was very angry when he thought of the last incident.

Jin Mao nodded: "To avoid accidental injuries, I will send someone to pick up your family and bring them to Jinyun Mountain today."

He Wei bowed deeply and knelt down to express his gratitude.

February twenty-sixth.

Yesterday, He Wei's family moved, which aroused the vigilance of some Lizhou gentry, and they closed their doors to visitors.

Jiao Qian disagreed. Is there anyone in Kuaiji County who dares to touch the Jiao family? They are tired of living!

Didn’t you see that even Pan Lin from the Yao tribe, the strongest Shanyue tribe in Kuaiji, had to submit to the Jiao family?
However, today Jiao Qian had to change his mind.

"Pan Lin, what are you doing?"

Jiao Qian looked stern but was actually weak: "Jiao Zhengqiang is my uncle, aren't you afraid of revenge from my Jiao family?"

"Quickly retreat!"

The Jiao family in Lizhou occupied ten acres of land, but built a two-meter-high earth wall, and the gate was three meters high. Jiao Qian was standing on the gate tower and scolding.

Pan Lin sneered disdainfully and shouted, "Jiao Zhengqiang? Is he worthy?!"

"If he hadn't sold me false information, how could my Yao tribe be defeated by Jin Mao and suffer heavy losses?"

As he spoke, Pan Lin flattered Jin Mao in a tactful way and nervously watched Bai Shi's expression.

"Huh." Pan Lin breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Bai Shi didn't understand.

"Today, my Yao people will massacre your Jiao Qian family and take some interest!"

Pan Lin pointed his mace forward, and hundreds of elite Yao soldiers easily crossed the earth wall. Screams soon came from the courtyard.

In less than a quarter of an hour, the gate opened wide and Pan Lin rushed in first, waving a mace and charging up the gate tower.

Jiao Qian stared with his eyes wide open when he was stabbed in the stomach by a stick and died.

Pan Lin picked up the inner-edged knife on the ground and with a wave of his hand, Jiao Qian's body was separated.

That night, more than a dozen households of Lizhou gentry were raided, and none of the gentry who had informed Pan Lin were spared.

The people of Lizhou were trembling with fear. They all knew that Lizhou had been looted by Pan Lin of the Yao ethnic group, but no one dared to go out to take a look.

It was not until the evening of the next day that some people mustered up the courage to go out.

There were no traces of the Yao people outside. There were only corpses on the ground and countless crows in the sky.

However, some people noticed that none of the families that were wiped out were poor, but unfortunately, no one cared.

...

Jiao family, Taimo County.

"Bang!" Jiao Jiao smashed the tea bowl.

On the third day after Pan Lin's murder of his entire family, the news reached Jiao Jiao.

"Pan thief!"

"It's tolerable, but it's intolerable."

"Someone come!" Jiao Jiao overturned the low table, his face full of murderous intent: "I'm not too old to lift a knife."

"The barbarians fear power but not virtue, so we should first establish our power by targeting the Yao people."

"Ha! Pan Lin, just a toothless bug."

Jiao Jiao was very proud of his success, "Jin Mao, I will deal with you later!"

...

On February 27, Jin Mao prepared to set off back to Tangxi Township, because the governor of Kuaiji County, Tang Mao, would arrive on March 5, and the county magistrate Wushang would be injured.

Time is tight.

While Pan Lin was seeking revenge, Jin Mao was not idle either.

First of all, there is the issue of pensions. Emperor Ling of Han, Liu Hong, even sold official positions and titles, so how could there be any pensions?

Jin Mao referred to the standards of later generations and distributed 600 five-zhu coins to each family member, which could be exchanged for 20 shi of millet.

300 were seriously injured and 150 were slightly injured. The Min Yue soldiers were treated the same way.

Due to the shortage of food, payment had to be made with money or IOUs. Money could not be exchanged for food from Jinmao, and IOUs could only be exchanged when food was abundant.

However, ten county soldiers died in the homes of the Yao people, so Jinmao was downgraded and issued a sentence according to the standard for serious injuries. The other seriously injured and slightly injured people who caused the riot were also downgraded in standard.

Naturally, this caused quite a bit of controversy, and Jin Mao made the final decision: "Either you agree, or everyone will be the same, with nothing left!"

The families of the county soldiers could only bear it, but it also created hidden dangers.

The principle of the wood press is simple and Liu Fang got the hang of it quickly.

The craftsmen learned how to press oil from Professor Jin Mao, and the first round of oil pressing was handed over to them, so that they can also guide more novices later.

Among the five hundred young and strong Yao men, those who were willing to join the army were dispersed and mixed into the Minyue Army, while those who were unwilling to join the army were taken by Pan Lin to farm.

In the end, 350 joined the army and 150 farmed the land.

Pan Lin brought back 1 dan of grain and fodder, ten sets of iron armor, one ox, two horses, ten donkey carts, and over a hundred long and short iron soldiers. He thought his achievements were enough to qualify him for a general post under Jin Mao.

He never expected that he would be assigned to farm!
(End of this chapter)