Chapter 50: Conquering Shan County and forcing Xi Zhicai to stay [Seeking follow-up reading]

Beheading, confiscating property, and exterminating the entire clan.

As his subordinates' business capabilities become stronger and stronger, Jinmao can also spare some time to have a good chat with the magistrate of Shan County.

"I won't share the Si family's thousand acres of fertile land. Is that okay with you?"

"My three hundred people consume a lot of food and drink, so I'll take the money and food with them, okay?"

The two men wiped their cold sweat and nodded quickly, fearing that they would be beheaded if they were slow to react.

Thinking about having a duel with Zhu Fu, Jin Mao felt that his strength was far from enough and started to have evil ideas.

"Do you know where the Si family's hidden armor and weapons went?"

Jin Mao explained thoughtfully: "If Si Cong had not intended to rebel, why would I have exterminated the three clans?"

The lieutenant of Shan County was so frightened that he lost his soul, but the deputy secretary of Shan County was smart: "Golden Crow is injured, I know that!"

"Si Cong treated Shan County as his own home, so all the armor and soldiers were hidden in the county warehouse."

"I'll send someone to get it right away!"

This boy is teachable. He is a talented person!

Jin Mao nodded with satisfaction and smiled kindly: "Haven't you asked me yet?"

"My name is Zheng Yun." The county magistrate of Shan County was so excited that he trembled: "My name is Yunjing."

"Where is County Magistrate Zheng from?"

"In reply to Jin Wushang, my ancestral home is in Yuzhou, and I now live in Shan County."

Jin Mao was even more satisfied: "Are you interested in working for me?"

Zheng Yun paid homage without paying any attention to the blood on the ground, and kowtowed nine times: "Zheng Yun greets the lord!"

"Hahaha!"

Jin Mao laughed heartily, stepped forward to help Zheng Yun up, and the gloom in his heart dissipated a little.

The pressure from the huge mountain of Zhufu was so great that Jinmao was very anxious and had to gather all his strength.

Of course, the main reason for my happiness is: finally someone calls me Lord!

"Yunjing, I'll leave Shan County to you."

"You will also hold the Si family's thousand acres of land on my behalf."

"From now on, if Zhu Fu sends someone to put pressure on us..."

Zheng Yun bowed deeply and said, "I will ignore it!"

"Hey." Jin Mao waved his hand: "How can I ignore it?"

"You just need to obey on the surface and report to me privately."

Zheng Yun was surprised and praised: "My lord is wise!"

"Ahahaha!" Jin Mao laughed uncontrollably.

The next day.

During this trip to Shan County, Jin Mao obtained a total of eleven sets of iron armor, one hundred iron long and short weapons, and two hundred gold coins worth of money and food.

Apart from the good harvest, everything else is not a good thing.

September 7th.

Jin Mao and others finally arrived at Jinyun Mountain.

Nowadays, everyone in Wushang County knows that Tangxi is a fake county seat, and Jinyun Mountain is the real county seat.

"Zhongxiang, I'm back!"

"Huh? Aren't you here?"

Jinmao searched the office everywhere but couldn't find Yu Fan, so he thought he had gone to the fields to direct the autumn harvest.

There was a drunk man in the office. He was really unrestrained.

This was the first time Jin Mao had seen such a bohemian Confucian scholar.

"Who is he?"

The attendants did not know and only said, "This is the distinguished guest of Yu County Zuo."

Yu Fan was not promoted, but everyone knew that he was Jin Mao's favorite and had real power, so no one dared to offend him.

"Wake him up."

"Wow!" A basin of water was poured on my head.

Xi Zhicai suddenly woke up and yelled, "How dare you! How dare you disturb your meeting with Zhou Gong? Are you tired of living?"

This pure and elegant accent surprised Jin Mao, as he had only heard it in Tang Mao's family.

"Jinwu County Magistrate Jin Mao, nice to meet this gentleman." No matter what, this gentleman was at least literate. Jin Mao followed the principle of courtesy and bowed first.

"You are Jinwushang!?" Xi Zhicai was half awake after being poured with a basin of water. Now he was fully awake. He quickly straightened his clothes and returned the greeting crookedly.

"Xi Zhicai has seen Jin Wu injured, so I don't dare to call you sir."

Xi Zhicai?
Jin Mao felt like he had heard of it somewhere before. Could he be a famous scholar?
So he became even more polite: "Sir, you are too modest."

"I wonder where you live, sir? What are you doing in Wushang County?"

Seeing the polite Jin Mao, Xi Zhicai started to wonder, this person is very different from what was rumored.

"Is this just an act for me?" Xi Zhicai immediately denied this unreasonable idea. However, he did not tell the whole truth. Instead, he stated the reasons he had told Yu Fan.

"I came from Shanyin to deliver a letter to Jinwushang on behalf of the county governor's daughter."

It turned out to be the messenger from the Tang family. Jin Mao immediately lost interest. How could he recruit him?

"Good work."

Xi Zhicai saw Jin Mao's expression and couldn't help feeling a little disappointed. His desire to return to Yingchuan became stronger.

"I have something I would like to ask for your help, please help me, Jin Wushang."

Jin Mao was really reluctant to stay any longer because he had something on his mind. However, this man was not only educated but also a messenger of the Tang family. He had already offended Zhu Fu and could not start a war with Tang Mao again, so he patiently asked, "What's the matter?"

"To be honest..."

Xi Zhicai told him all about his recent troubles. The road to Shan County was closed and he couldn't go back. There was also friction between Zhuji and Wushang, so it was a mess.

If Xi Zhicai wanted to return to Shanyin, he had to take a long detour, which was not only difficult to travel, but it would be hilarious if he accidentally entered the unknown Shanyue territory and was killed by others.

"Is there trouble in Zhuji County again?"

What a honor to these people!

Jin Mao's temples were throbbing, the pressure was increasing, and his voice was a little hoarse: "I'm afraid you won't be able to come back in the short term."

"Ah?" Xi Zhicai wanted to cry. He didn't want to stay in this damn place for even a moment.

"I don't have time to chat with you anymore." Jin Mao became more anxious: "I have something important to do, please be patient for a few more days."

"and many more!"

Xi Zhicai stopped the man. He knew that Jin Mao had guessed that Yu Fan was at the border of Zhuji County to stabilize the situation.

If he missed this opportunity, his journey home would be a long time coming.

"Is Jinwushang going to Zhuji County?"

Jin Mao turned around suddenly, shocked: "How did you know?"

Such a complicated matter is not important! But Xi Zhicai still explained it.

“It’s just treating the symptoms but not the root cause!” Xi Zhicai commented: “If we don’t solve the root cause, these problems will continue to emerge.”

This guy is so awesome!
Jin Mao then took a closer look at Xi Zhicai: "If he didn't have a beard, he would be a handsome guy in the second dimension."

Jin Mao took two steps back and folded his hands in a bow: "Please teach me, sir."

After Xi Zhicai returned the gift, he said helplessly: "Jin Wu's injury did not tell me the details. A skilled cook cannot cook without rice."

Now it was Jinmao's turn to hesitate.

He originally wanted to discuss such a confidential matter with Yu Fan, which would be safe and reassuring.

But what if I tell an outsider and the secret is leaked?
"Since he needs my help to leave..." Jin Mao thought, "If I don't let him leave, won't the secret be leaked?"

As for Tang Mao, just write to the beautiful girl and let her know next time. Even if he is a very important person, it’s not too much to borrow him for a few years, right?

By then, the matter will have been resolved and the secret will not matter.

So Jin Mao smiled happily and ordered his men to impose martial law, as he wanted to have a good talk with this person.

Xi Zhicai instinctively felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't tell what was wrong. If he had ever met Jin Mao, he would know that this guy could be called a faceless bandit.

As long as Jinmao likes something, he will use any means to get it.

Face? Is it important?

However, Xizhi would never know these things.

On the contrary, Xi Zhicai was a little touched by Jinmao's courtesy.

After all, he was a powerful county magistrate. From what he had learned during this period, it was no exaggeration to say that Jin Mao dominated the southern Kuaiji County.

If such a person were in Yingchuan, Xi Zhicai would have sent a door invitation without saying a word.

"Forget it." Xi Zhicai thought to himself, "I only helped him this time in order to go home as soon as possible."

"This is not surrender!"

(End of this chapter)