Chapter 83: No troop movement without consent!
The seventh day of July.

Wushang County.

Jinmao hurried back and finally returned.

After such a long period of time, people from various counties who came to the meeting had already become anxious.

Especially since the early rice harvest season is approaching, if we don’t go back, there will probably be trouble.

Among these people, only Xizhicai is leisurely and carefree. He drinks a little wine every day, not much, and stops when he is slightly tipsy.

I can't touch Wu Shi San anymore. It's addictive. I've finally quit it. If I get addicted again, my future will be bleak.

Jin Mao had just arrived and he hurriedly convened a meeting without even having time to drink a sip of water.

Most of the participants have arrived.

Jinshan, Jinyun, Jinniu, Jinyang, Liu Gan, Liu Ping, Liu Fang, Liu Hua, Liu Kui, Liu Mu, Xi Zhicai, Yu Fan, Kan Ze, He Wei, Zheng Yun, etc.

When everyone else greeted him, they all shouted "Ming Gong", but Zheng Yun was the only one who shouted "Lord", which seemed very abrupt.

Jin Mao was very happy and praised him by name: "Yun Jing (Zheng Yun's courtesy name), you have done a good job in Shan County. You need to work harder and make your position as the county magistrate more secure."

Zheng Yun was overjoyed: "Thank you for the compliment, my lord!"

According to the performance appraisal system, Zheng Yun cannot take the position of county magistrate after entering the Jinmao system, but special matters can be handled by him, and he can take up the position first and then accumulate merits.

Zheng Yun also understood this point very well, and he accepted the advice without any dissatisfaction. Now he would rather be the acting county magistrate under Jin Mao. After all, the emperor does not pay wages, but Jin Mao does!

When they heard Zheng Yun's address to Jin Mao, He Wei, Jin Yang and Xi Zhicai's eyes lit up.

It’s just the lord, who wouldn’t call him that?

The cheerful atmosphere at the beginning made people mistakenly think that this meeting would end well.

However, Jin Mao suddenly changed his tone and shouted, "Where is Yu Fan?!"

Yu Fan stepped out and bowed calmly, "Greetings, sir."

"Are you guilty?"

Yu Fan stiffened his neck and said, "I don't know what crime I have committed. Please tell me clearly, sir."

Before coming, Jinmao had prepared himself mentally that if Yu Fan admitted his mistake, he would let the matter go.

After all, Yu Fan was the first strategist to surrender, and Jin Mao couldn't bear to punish him.

However, Yu Fan's attitude instantly aroused Jin Mao's anger: "You dispatched troops without my order, and you still say you are not guilty?"

"What law do you use to punish me?"

"Han Law!"

Yu Fan asked in return: "According to Han law, how can you, as the commander of the southern region, dominate the entire county? Isn't this usurping power?"

"You!" Jin Mao was furious and pointed at Yu Fan, not knowing how to refute.

At this time, Xi Zhicai jumped out to help: "You are so sharp-tongued, Yu Zhongxiang! Is this how you talk to the lord?"

"Do you still have a little reverence for the lord in your heart?"

"You are so disloyal and unrighteous. You call yourself a gentleman in vain. Bah!"

Jin Mao felt comfortable and gave a thumbs up to Xi Zhicai for his performance.

Yu Fan's face turned red with anxiety, and he shouted, "Evil man! What is your intention in trying to sow discord between my king and his subjects? I will kill you today!"

“Yu Zhongxiang!” Jin Mao finally couldn’t help but yell, “You dare to kill this and that while I’m still here! You really don’t take me seriously at all!”

Yu Fan was even more anxious: "Mingsir, I am only doing this for you, I don't have any selfish motives at all!"

As he spoke, Yu Fan burst into tears and pulled a handful of hair from his head: "Have you seen how hard I've worked these days?"

Jin Mao turned his head away, feeling somewhat reluctant.

Xi Zhicai jumped out again: "My lord! Shang Yang cut wood to show his trust, and that's how Qin State was brought to great order."

"Now that you keep your word and have the trust of the people of Kuaiji County, are you going to break your promise to Yu Fan?"

Xi Zhicai bowed respectfully and said: "Please punish Yu Fan for taking the initiative!"

"Evil warrior!" Yu Fan roared, "If I am guilty, you are also an accomplice!"

Yu Fan also bowed with great respect: "Mingsir, please punish Xi Zhicai!"

Jin Mao was so confused by the noise that he even forgot the original purpose of his meeting.

He sighed, "You are not guilty, I am guilty."

"Ming Gong!" "My Lord!" They all knelt down in a rush.

Yu Fan was even more grief-stricken and indignant: "The king humiliates me and I die! This is all Yu Fan's fault. My lord, I am leaving now!"

After saying that, he rammed his head against the wooden pillar.

"Stop him!" Jin Mao shouted hurriedly.

Xi Zhicai was quick-witted and quick-handed. He pulled Yu Fan's ankle and made him fall flat on his face.

Yu Fan's mouth was full of blood, but he still struggled to get up and seek death.

The people around finally reacted and rushed over to hold Yu Fan down.

"Let me die! Let me die!" Yu Fan struggled with a ferocious face.

At this time, the young Kan Ze roared: "Yu Zhongxiang, are you trying to put our lord in an unjust position?"

"You can die if you want, but why not die far away? Dying in front of the lord, isn't it for the sake of preserving your personal loyalty?"

Yu Fan was very dissatisfied with Xi Zhicai, but he had to admit defeat to Kan Ze.

At this time, Yu Fan calmed down and thought carefully. If he really died here, it would indeed put Jin Mao in an unjust position.

But Yu Fan was unwilling to admit his mistake and still believed that he was not wrong.

Seeing that Yu Fan was no longer seeking death, Jin Mao walked down and signaled the others to let go.

"Yu Zhongxiang, you and I are the first to know each other among these scholars. I am grateful that you are the first to recognize me."

Jin Mao expressed his true feelings: "So, I have always tolerated you and let you go. Even if some of your words are hurtful, I will not pursue you."

"I just hope that one day you can change your bad temper."

"But now, you think you are doing nothing wrong in helping me deal with Zhu Fu."

"You know, from the moment I became a captain, I no longer take Zhu Fu seriously. I have a hundred ways to deal with him!"

"But have you ever thought about it?"

"If everyone is like you in the future, relying on their achievements and status, and under the banner of sharing my worries, they can mobilize the army at will."

"Are you really doing this to share my worries?"

"Am I still the master?"

"Do I still have a chance to survive?!"

Yu Fan fell to the ground, tears, snot and blood all over his face. He cried, "Ming Gong... I... I was wrong! Yu Fan knows I was wrong!"

"It's good that you admit your mistake." Jin Mao didn't mind that Yu Fan was dirty. He rolled up his sleeves and helped Yu Fan wipe his face.

This scene really gained a lot of loyalty, and everyone present was tempted to die for their friend.

The sentimental one had already filled his eyes with tears, and he wished he could replace Yu Fan.

When Yu Fan's emotions calmed down a little, Jin Mao announced his decision without changing his clothes.

"Considering that Yu Fan was a first-time offender, he was not sentenced to death. He was only dismissed from his post, his merits were reset, and he was sent to teach at the Kanze literacy class. He will be reappointed when he corrects his behavior."

Yu Fan thanked him and said, "Thank you, Lord Ming."

"He Qi, Ling Cao, Yang Lin, Huang Xing and other 300 people were all pulled to the bottom and started from the recruit camp as new soldiers! Climb up again."

"I want to make it clear that anyone who is dissatisfied can just quit. I don't want to explain any more."

"Dong Xi has a sincere attitude in admitting his guilt and will remain in the team for observation."

"Liu Ping's achievements were cleared and he was transferred to be the township governor of Taimo County, replacing Xi Zhicai."

"Xi Zhicai's achievements have been cleared, and he will temporarily take over the post of Wushang County Magistrate, replacing Yu Fan."

"Liu Hua is diligent and will temporarily serve as the mayor of Shan County. Zheng Yun, you must assist him well."

"Kan Ze has made great contributions in running the literacy class and was promoted to Wushang County Lieutenant. He assists Xi Zhicai and serves as the principal of the literacy class. Derun, can you do it?"

Kan Ze bowed respectfully and said modestly: "My Lord, Kan Ze is willing to give it a try."

Jin Mao nodded with satisfaction: "Wu Fan will temporarily serve as the vice principal of the literacy class. Kan Ze is busy with other things. You will be responsible for all matters related to the literacy class."

Wu Fan bowed calmly. He was the only one who was not moved by the scene just now.

Jin Mao didn't care. It was enough for Wu Fan to focus on teaching mathematics.

"The personnel arrangements are complete. Next, I will talk about future arrangements."

(End of this chapter)