Chapter 38 The rainy season arrives and plans change

In June, the north is as hot as a furnace.

Huang Pusong advocated fighting, while Dong Zhuo advocated defense. As their opinions diverged, the bandit forces expanded further and affected a wider area.

Kuaiji County was very cool, even too cool.

This year's plum rain season came later than in previous years, but it still arrived.

The rain made the mountain roads extremely muddy and difficult to travel on. The water route was no problem, but it did not pass through these four counties, but went to Fuchun and Yuhang instead.

Jinmao’s original plan had to be changed, Jiao Jiao’s matter had to be put aside, and things that could be handled had to be dealt with first.

Wushang County.

Tangxi Liu family.

In the dim day, rain trickled down the undulating roof, dripping onto the bluestone.

The green leaves in the yard protect the flower stamens from the impact of rain.

In the lobby, there was a lot of noise and the old man was begging desperately, hoping to be forgiven.

"Mao'er, Debang won't dare to do it again, so please forgive him this time."

Liu Ye burst into tears. Even if he hated Liu An for being a traitor, he was still his own son after all.

Liu Ye couldn't just watch him die.

"Master, forgive him this time. I'm afraid I won't be able to do it again."

Jin Mao stood at the top with his back to the crowd. Liu Ye knelt on the ground, at a loss. The middle-aged man prostrating himself and trembling beside him was Liu An.

The evidence was irrefutable. Facing Jin Mao who was determined to kill him, Liu An had no way of making excuses and became terrified.

It's not that Liu An didn't think about taking a risky move, but Jin Mao was more cautious. He brought his Min Yue personal soldiers who couldn't understand elegant language, and there were people standing inside and outside the house.

"Jin Mao! You are such a heartless person! My family was really blind to help a beast like you!"

Liu An's mother arrived before she did, and started to insult him: "Without my family, who are you?"

Jin Mao clenched his fists and suppressed his anger. If it weren't for Liu Ye's favor, why would he come to ask for an explanation?

Liu Ye looked miserable and wanted to speak but didn't know where to start.

There was never a moment when Liu An wanted his mother to shut up so much.

"Okay! If you have the guts, just kill my son!" Liu's mother was stopped by Min Yue and dared not rush in. She jumped up and down outside the door and cursed:

"If you don't dare to kill, you are a coward without balls! You..."

"Shut up!" Liu Ye finally exploded, stood up, and gave the old woman two loud slaps.

A loving mother often spoils her son. Now Liu Ye knew that there was no room for redemption and sighed silently.

Jin Mao took a deep breath and said, "Mr. Liu."

Liu Ye felt sad.

"For the sake of our past friendship, I will not pursue this matter."

Jin Mao's voice was low and hoarse: "But I have a request."

"Please speak." Liu Ye sighed deeply, and the two families finally walked away.

"I have to give up the position of county magistrate. Please ask Mr. Liu to bring your son Liu An to Juzhang County. My grandfather needs help."

Liu Ye was touched. He knew that this was another chance given to the Liu family by Jinmao, the last chance.

Moreover, Liu Ye knew the deeper meaning, which was to take the "disobedient" branches of the Liu and Jin families to the more remote Juzhang County.

This will make it easier for Jinmao to connect all the sites.

After all, who wants to have a nail embedded in the core area of ​​their territory?

"No problem." Liu Ye promised: "I will do my best to handle this matter!"

Jin Mao nodded and left, but he never expected Liu Ye to have so much.

Originally, if Liu An was killed today, the matter would have ended, but Liu Ye was eager to protect his son, and Jin Mao really didn't want to take action against the old man.

The word "Mr. Liu" was purely out of anger.

Liu An had to leave, but Jin Mao never expected Liu Ye to do so much.

Anyway, just leave the trouble to Jinshan and Liu Hua.

However, it’s better to deal with them all to save trouble.

Afterwards, Jin Mao met with Liu Hua and Jin Shan separately.

Jinshan was promoted to county magistrate, Liu Hua's position remained unchanged, and there was only one county lieutenant left. Jin Mao was going to write to Tang Mao to promote He Wei. Jin Yun was appointed as the township official of Jinyunshan, while Liu Mu, Jin Yang, Liu Fang, and Liu Gan were appointed as township official and township official respectively.

Liu Hua increased his investment and let his only son Liu Kui work for Jinmao, and Liu Gan’s second son Liu Ping also joined in.

In addition, the Jin family had a talented son named Jinniu, who was very good at farming and was one of the first people to go to Jinyun Mountain to work.

Taurus is highly gifted in agriculture and is said to have received teachings from farming families.

After some investigation, Jinmao found that Jinniu had learned 70% or 80% of his skills in preventing and controlling rapeseed diseases and pests.

He promoted Jinniu to the position of county assistant, who was specifically responsible for the prevention and control of pests and diseases in Wushang County, and would teach him more knowledge when he had time.

After finishing all the affairs in the county, Jin Mao unexpectedly heard the news that County Magistrate Taimo had run away.

This is a small matter, but you can inform the county governor by letter, and ask the beautiful girl to help send a letter to Xun Yu.

The larger the territory, the more things there are to do. Jinmao feels that he is almost suffocating and urgently needs real talents to share the pressure with him.

We have to send a thank-you gift to Zhu Fu, as this is a big Buddha that cannot be offended easily.

Jin Mao was not afraid of this eldest son, but of his father Zhu Jun. That father was a ruthless man who could wipe out the Yellow Turbans, and Jin Mao did not have the confidence to challenge him.

...

Zhu family of Shangyu.

Zhu Fu was very happy to see the rare treasures Jin Mao gave him. These were the Jiao family's savings over the years.

But I was also impressed by Jinmao's stinginess.

It is true that the Zhu family has no shortage of food, gold and silver, but you cannot be ignorant.

How come you really won’t give me any?

The person who escorted the materials was Liu Gan's second son Liu Ping. Unlike his elder brother Liu Fang, Liu Ping perfectly inherited Liu Gan's versatile character and skills.

Liu Ping guessed 50% of Zhu Fu's psychological activities.

"My Lord, it's not that my Lord doesn't want to, it's that He simply can't."

"Oh?" This sentence piqued Zhu Fu's interest, and he asked, "It's just sending some grain seeds, what's wrong with that?"

Liu Ping understood and explained, "Young Master, you don't know that even though the grain seeds are selected from the best, if there is no one to take care of them, pests and diseases will destroy everything."

"When the harvest is not as good as that of ordinary grains, you will think that my master is deceiving you."

Zhu Fu didn't know how to farm, but he was also persuaded by Liu Ping. He laughed and said, "Boy, you convinced me."

"Well, remember to send me both people and food seeds next time."

And he recruited them face to face: "I have high hopes for you! How about working for me?"

"Thank you very much for your kindness, young master." Liu Ping declined politely.

Zhu Fu didn't care. A country boy was not worth his efforts to recruit.

"Go back and tell Jin Mao that I have a great gift for him."

If he didn't give it directly, it meant that he wanted to exchange it for a big gift. Liu Ping responded respectfully: "I would like to thank you on behalf of my master, the eldest master."

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Ancestral Land of the Yao Nationality
In the two months since Liu Gan came here, he has already learned to use the Yao language for daily communication. Even the translator cannot compare to him.

However, Liu Gan usually lets the translator explain some things.

With the food and grass provided by Jin Mao and Liu Gan's unremitting efforts, more than 2,000 people from the Yao ethnic group's ancestral land surrendered.

At the same time, the abandoned fields have been planted with rice seeds. Although the harvest will be in September, it will also bring in a considerable income.

this day.

"Has the waterway to Songgu Plain been opened?"

After receiving a positive response from the translator, Liu Gan showed joy for the first time.

Two months ago, when Liu Gan learned that another Yao ethnic group settlement was a huge hilly plain, he had been planning this.

Now that the task is accomplished, Liu Gan has lived up to Jinmao’s trust.

He doesn't know what's going on outside, and even if he did, he wouldn't interfere.

The three brothers Liu An, Liu Hua and Liu Gan are no longer children and must be responsible for themselves.

And now, Liu Gan wants to earn a future for his sons.

(End of this chapter)