Chapter 58: So Exciting
November 8th.

Jin Mao followed the county governor to Shangyu County. This was his first time to set foot on this land.

He has different feelings about this place.

The mortal enemy Jiao Jiao was hiding in a dark corner of Shangyu County.

The new enemy Zhu Fu is Zhu Jun’s eldest son.

He himself is the culprit of this incident!

At this moment, Jinmao had a different emotion. How to put it? It was like someone trying to cheat on his master at home.

Passing by a parade ground, the shouts shook the field, causing Jin Mao's personal soldiers to feel as if they were facing a powerful enemy.

"They are all Zhu Cheqi's private soldiers." Tang Mao looked at Jin Mao's personal soldiers with contempt: "A mantis trying to stop a chariot!"

There is a reason why Tang Mao is so dissatisfied.

Before setting off, Tang Mao wanted to have his county soldiers give Jin Mao's soldiers a warning so as to make it easier to manage them in the future.

Unexpectedly, before Jin Mao's personal guards could make a move, the one thousand county soldiers were beaten to a pulp by three teams of six hundred people.

Now that Tang Mao has lost all his face and dignity, how can he not be angry?
"My father-in-law is right. My soldiers are your soldiers."

Jin Mao shamelessly fought back: "I don't allow you to say that about yourself!"

"Humph!" Tang Mao couldn't control Jin Mao, so he could only say with a straight face: "You have to call me by my position outside!"

"Okay, father-in-law, I will call you governor."

At this time, Zhu's private soldiers seemed to notice Jin Mao and his group and stopped training.

Two knights who looked like generals rode their horses to Tang Mao, dismounted and saluted: "Greetings to the commander."

"There's no need to be so polite, gentlemen." Tang Mao didn't put on airs. He supported Zhu Fu and Zhu Hao cordially and started to greet them.

"So these are the two sons of the Zhu family." Jin Mao thought to himself, "So this is what Zhu Fu looks like."

Jin Mao didn't know what Zhu Fu looked like, and Zhu Fu certainly didn't know what Jin Mao looked like. The two opponents even greeted each other by clasping their fists in a friendly manner.

Just when Tang Mao was having a good time chatting and wanted to introduce Jin Mao.

Jin Mao was the first to speak: "Father-in-law, it is more important to go and pay a visit to Zhu Cheqi."

Er Zhu nodded suddenly, feeling that it was not worth it for Tang Ji to be like a flower stuck in cow dung.

Tang Mao yelled feebly, "What nonsense are you talking about? I told you to call me by my post when you are outside!"

"Okay, father-in-law."

The second Zhu smiled and pointed out to Tang Mao where Zhu Jun was.

Jin Mao was even more excited: "Exciting! Really fucking exciting!"

Zhu Jun was on the high platform in the center of the three thousand private soldiers. He was naked and not very strong, but the strength of his arms in beating the drum was not small.

Zhu Jun had already noticed Tang Mao and the others, especially the nine hundred men following Jin Mao, and he couldn't help but take a few more glances at them.

After talking to Tang Mao for a while and learning that these soldiers were trained by Jin Mao, Zhu Jun's eyes lit up.

"What's your name?"

"Where are you from?"

"So she is the descendant of Prince Wushang, not bad, not bad."

The more Zhu Jun learned about it, the happier he was. Kuaiji County was too remote. In recent years, only Sun Jian caught his eye, but unfortunately he was from Wu County.

Zhu Jun was very happy that his hometown had produced such a talented person, and he couldn't help but chat with Jin Mao for a few more words.

However, he did not notice that his eldest son Zhu Fu's face turned pale and he was amused by Jin Mao and laughed out loud.

At this moment, Jin Mao was like he had taken stimulants. The person behind him was Zhu Fu, and the middle-aged man in front of him was Zhu Jun. It was so exciting.

Soon, Zhu Jun started talking about business with Tang Mao.

When Jin Mao heard that Zhu Jun was in urgent need of food and supplies, he knew that the opportunity had come!

"Zhu Cheqi, I have something to report."

"Oh?"

Because he liked Jin Mao so much, Zhu Jun didn't mind that Jin Mao was being rude. This scene made Zhu Fu go crazy with jealousy.

"explain."

Jin Mao bowed and stood up, which angered the others. Zhu Fu couldn't help but yelled, "How dare you!"

Zhu Jun did not stop him.

Jin Mao remained calm and said, "Reporting to Zhu Cheqi, the grain production in Wushang County under my jurisdiction is quite abundant this year. Apart from the necessary storage, we can still squeeze out 10,000 shi of grain and fodder."

"How much?!" Zhu Jun stood up suddenly, and his eyes changed when he looked at Jin Mao.

"Ten thousand shi!" Jin Mao thought for a moment and added: "If we can get more in the future, we can give twenty thousand shi!"

"Good good!"

Zhu Jun was overjoyed and stepped forward to hold Jin Mao's arm: "You are worthy of being a great talent in Kuaiji County!" "I will credit you for this achievement first!"

Jin Mao was delighted from the inside out: "Thank you, Zhu Cheqi."

"How strange is it, Zhu Cheqi?" Zhu Jun asked, "You are not married yet, right? My daughter is still waiting to be married..."

"No!"

"Aunt, no!"

Tang Mao and Zhu Fu shouted almost at the same time, but when he saw Zhu Fu was about to be the first to speak out, Tang Mao immediately disappeared.

"Yeah!" He was much more ferocious when facing his son Zhu Jun, and the murderous aura on the battlefield was released instantly.

Everyone around was terrified, with Jinmao bearing the brunt of the attack, but after many small battles, he was still able to withstand this momentum.

In fact, Zhu Jun did it on purpose, as he felt more satisfied when he saw Jin Mao's performance.

Zhu Fu was unaware of this and said, "Aunt, Jin Mao has committed many evil deeds. You must not harm my little sister."

Then, Zhu Fu exaggerated everything that Jin Mao had done and exposed it all.

"Jiao Zhengqiang is in this county. He can testify that what the child said is true!"

"Oh?" Zhu Jun narrowed his eyes, turned around and asked Jin Mao with a smile: "Is this true?"

Jin Mao thought about it and nodded affirmatively: "Yes!"

Xi Zhicai and Yu Fan had already rehearsed this situation with Jin Mao. People in high positions hate being deceived by their subordinates the most, not to mention Zhu Jun, who hated evil.

If you take the initiative to admit it, you will most likely gain the favor of such people.

As expected, Zhu Jun burst into laughter: "Jiao Zhengqiang? He is not worthy of it!"

"He's nothing but an old dog who preys on the people!"

Although he said that, Zhu Jun never mentioned marrying his daughter again.

Jin Mao was secretly alert. According to Xi Zhicai's words, this meant that Zhu Jun had become alert.

Zhu Fu wanted to add more evidence to his accusation, but Zhu Jun raised his hand impatiently: "Okay, I have to discuss important matters with Governor Chen and Governor Tang, so those without official positions, please leave!"

Although Zhu Fu and Zhu Hao were sons of Zhu Jun, they were not recruited by the General of Chariots and Cavalry.

Before leaving, Zhu Fu glared at Jin Mao angrily.

Jin Mao also wanted to resign, but was kept by Zhu Jun.

"I heard from Governor Tang that you know Shanyue very well?"

coming!

Jin Mao said according to the lines he had rehearsed beforehand: "General, my county is still fighting with the Shanyue, and the outcome is still unknown."

"Oh?"

Zhu Jun was very curious: "Tell me in detail."

Jinmao described in detail the process of how they conquered Baishi, which Pan Lin had not mentioned, and explained the current approximate distribution of Shanyue.

"Except for the Wuxi barbarians, the Ouyue in Yongning County, and the Minyue near Ye County, the Shanyue under my command are the most numerous."

Jin Mao raised his head carefully and met Zhu Jun's eyes: "General, there is no need to doubt me. All the young and strong men in Shanyue are in the team outside. The rest are the old, weak, women and children."

"Does the general think that such a mountain can create waves?"

Sure enough, Zhu Jun no longer doubted it, but asked curiously: "How do you feed nearly 10,000 elderly and weak people?"

Jin Mao breathed a sigh of relief, his back was soaked.

Then, he explained in detail all agricultural matters such as double-season rice and rapeseed.

"Okay, okay!" Zhu Jun was tempted to marry his daughter off again.

However, thinking of his eldest son, he had no choice but to give up. How could a son-in-law be as important as a son?

At this time, Jin Mao and Tang Mao both breathed a sigh of relief.

Jin Mao knew that he had passed the first hurdle in penetrating the enemy, and the next step was to find a way to eliminate Zhu Jun's suspicion.

It would be best if I could gain Zhu Jun’s trust.

But how difficult is that?
Even as powerful as Sun Jian was, he did not gain Zhu Jun's full trust, as can be seen from the Yellow Turban Rebellion.

The meeting lasted for an entire afternoon and the basic issues were finalized.

At the last moment, Zhu Jun suddenly launched a surprise attack.

"Jinwushang, your jurisdiction is closest to Yongning County, and the 20,000 shi of grain will also be sent from there."

Zhu Jun smiled and said, "I have decided that the army will pass through Wushang County and then sweep all the way to clear out all the Shanyue nearby."

The old thief only mentioned 20,000 shi of grain, but never mentioned anything about returning it.

Jin Mao's hair stood on end, it looked like the second level would be difficult.

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(End of this chapter)