Chapter 70 The pie is too big, I am afraid of being stuffed to death
This boy is interesting!
Jin Mao asked curiously: "How do you know who I am?"

There was no expected answer, only the young man said: "It is said that the captain is young and likes to show off. Every time he goes out, he is accompanied by a large number of followers..."

"Okay! Okay!" Jin Mao quickly stopped him.

I'm just timid, how can I be ostentatious?
Who the hell spread the rumor?

"What's your name?"

The young man answered calmly, "Student Kan Ze."

"I admire you, follow me."

Kan Ze glanced at Jin Mao. They were about the same age, but their statuses were very different.

But Kan Ze is not envious. He believes that sooner or later, he will be able to succeed like Jin Mao.

"Do you have any books?" Kan Ze bowed and said, "I am still studying. If..."

"Books are not a problem!" Jin Mao introduced Yu Fan and said, "This is Yu Fan, a famous scholar from Yuyao. His collection of books should be enough, right?"

Kan Ze shook his head and said, "Not enough!"

Jin Mao was becoming more and more interested. "Jun Chao and I are old friends. It's not a big deal for me to borrow some books. Is that enough?"

"student…"

"Hey! You kid!" Jin Mao had never been humiliated by an unknown person before, and he became furious.

"Captain, please forgive me. My family is poor and my parents are still alive. If I follow you, I will not be able to support them."

Kan Ze prostrated himself on the ground.

Jinmao's anger disappeared instantly. The more filial a child he had, the more he wanted him.

"I will support your parents!"

Kan Ze no longer insisted: "Student is willing to follow the captain."

"That's right." Jin Mao happily helped Kan Ze up: "Do you have a courtesy name?"

"The student's courtesy name is Derun."

"Derun, go home and pack your things. Come back to Wushang with me in two days."

"Yes!" Having made the decision, Kan Ze agreed readily.

Jin Mao was in a good mood. Shanyin was truly a blessed place. He recruited two talented people right away.

The county magistrate's residence.

Tang Mao was very respectful of Jinmao. He opened the central door wide to welcome him in and gave Jinmao the highest treatment.

The two of them first exchanged some official greetings. In this respect, Tang Mao crushed Jin Mao, but he did not play around. Instead, he showed some intention of giving guidance and support.

Jinmao absorbs essence like a sponge.

When the two men sat down in the lobby, Tang Mao sat on the left, Jin Mao sat on the right, and the county officials and Jin Mao's men sat on the left and right respectively.

At the beginning, the conversation was mainly formalities and some government affairs.

When the dinner was about to begin, the county official tactfully returned home.

Tang Mao was finally able to say something personal.

"When I was your age, I was still working under my father."

"Heroes come from young people."

"You've been promoted so quickly, are you adapting?"

Jin Mao said confidently: "How can a mere captain be a threat to me?"

"Father-in-law, I want to borrow someone."

Tang Mao picked up the wine bottle and looked down upon his expression, and asked calmly, "Who?"

"County military officer He Qi."

"You have a really sharp eye!" Tang Mao chuckled and asked, "What good will it do me if I give it to you?"

"Father-in-law, we are one family and we should not have different opinions." Jin Mao picked up the wine bottle and said, "I toast you a bottle!"

Tang Mao held Jin Mao's hand and leaned over: "You can ask for someone, but I have a small request."

Jin Mao was overjoyed: "Just say it!"

"Qiantang, Qiantang has been a bit uneasy lately, with some bandits causing trouble..."

"Small idea."

Jin Mao wanted to raise the wine bottle to toast, but was held down: "I haven't finished talking yet, why are you in such a hurry?"

Jin Mao reluctantly put down the wine bottle and said, "Please tell me in detail."

The boy is teachable. Tang Mao nodded with satisfaction and said, "Now you are a captain. You have to protect more than just these two counties. The twelve counties of Kuaiji County with more than 100,000 households depend on you!"

Jin Mao immediately became anxious: "I don't agree with what you said!" "I am just a small southern commander, how can I manage such a large territory?"

Damn, the area of ​​Kuaiji County is equivalent to three provinces in later generations. With less than two thousand people under Jin Mao, he can't manage it even if he runs himself to death.

Tang Mao continued to tempt: "As long as you can manage it, I will also hand over my duties as the county governor to you!"

"From now on, everything in Kuaiji County will be decided by you!"

The pie is so big that Jinmao is afraid of eating too much and dying.

If you think about it carefully, it took him less than two years to go from being a village official to managing a county.

He is not a talent like Xun Yu who can assist the king and manage a county like a piece of cake.

You have to eat one bite at a time, and you have to go step by step.

However, Tang Mao did not give Jin Mao a chance to think, and asked with a smile: "Don't you want to take over the entire county?"

Of course!
But Jinmao understands that it is not now, it will take at least one or two years.

Now, even the southern part of Kuaiji County has not been completely digested. If it takes on the five counties in the north, it will really be bloated to death.

But judging from Tang Mao's expression, I'm afraid if I miss this opportunity, I'll miss this shop.

Jin Mao gritted his teeth and said, "I can take over military affairs, but government affairs..."

"Either take them all together, or don't extend your hands to the five northern counties."

Tang Mao started to act like a spoiled brat, and Jin Mao was unable to handle it.

Finally, Jin Mao sighed and said, "I'll take it! But I have conditions!"

"Hahaha!" Tang Mao was so happy that he pulled Jin Mao's arm and was about to toast to celebrate.

"Father-in-law, don't be impatient." Now it was Jin Mao's turn to hold Tang Mao's hand: "I haven't finished speaking yet."

Feng Shui turns.

Tang Mao couldn't help but feel annoyed. This kid was not easy to fool, so he picked up the wine bottle and said, "Speak."

"First, I need the cooperation of all counties and ethnic groups to implement the Wushang County model in all counties..."

Jin Mao talked a lot, and Tang Mao said calmly: "You have to talk about it yourself."

"You are the county governor!"

"If I can manage them, why would I need you?"

So, you don’t have the ability to manage it, so you just dump the mess on me? Jin Mao was not happy: “Then I won’t take it!”

"You dare?" Tang Mao threatened: "You haven't paid the fee yet, and I'm short of money recently..."

Ha! Here we go!
Jin Mao did not back down, and then the father-in-law and son-in-law started arguing.

The two confidants turned their heads away and pretended not to see it.

Finally, they each took a step back.

Tang Mao sent troops and acted in name only, and all the county troops were under Jin Mao's command. They had to respond to any important matters and could no longer act like ostriches.

Jin Mao will take over the military and political affairs and ensure that the place is governed well under normal circumstances.

At this point, Jin Mao was still not satisfied and asked the Tang family caravan to help transport the iron produced in the north.

Tang Mao made his position clear: "The salt and iron of Kuaiji and Yuzhang counties are all in the hands of Qiantang Hou. As long as you convince him, everything will be easy."

If Jin Mao wants to convince Zhu Jun, does he need to ask Tang Mao for help?

However, Tang Mao was very determined and told the hidden truth: "Since the beginning of the year, Henei County has not been peaceful, and Zhang Yan, the Black Mountain Army, is approaching the capital. Your Majesty will definitely reuse the Qiantang Marquis who has returned to the capital. When the time comes..."

Needless to say, Zhu Jun will definitely be promoted again.

Jin Mao didn't have the courage to touch Zhu Jun, and Tang Mao was even less brave. Now the pillar of the Tang family, Tang Mao's father Tang Zhen, had retired from the position of Sikong, one of the Three Dukes.

The Tang family no longer has the power it once had, and it would be stupid for them to clash with a heavyweight official who will be at least a ninth minister in the future.

Without iron, Jinmao settled for the next best thing: "I want talent!"

Tang Mao spread his hands and said, "You can choose any of my county officials. As long as you can recruit talents in the county, I will arrange for you whoever you want to recommend."

It's like not saying anything.

"I want talents from Yingchuan County. Please help me recruit Xun Yu."

Tang Mao sneered: "If I can recruit Wen Ruo, do I still need you?"

Jin Mao was just throwing out some ideas, but his real purpose was in the following sentence: "I heard that your son Tang Xiang is very knowledgeable. I hope you can let him work for me."

Tang Mao was amused: "Who are you to dare to let my son work for you?"

"I am your future son-in-law, so why can't I do something for you, brother-in-law?"

(End of this chapter)