Du Qi and the others went straight back to the county. When they returned to the city, they went straight to their residence. He arranged for someone to inform County Deputy Meng Jiuyou of Fushan County.
County Deputy Meng Jiuyou was also a local.
He was already in his early forties.
At this age, Meng Jiuyou was only a County Deputy. If he wanted to be a County Magistrate in this life, it was very likely that he would stop at the position of County Deputy.
If he was lucky, he could become a County Magistrate and take charge of a county.
However, Meng Jiuyou didn't have much hope.
After all, he was already so old.
He was in his early forties and came from an ordinary family. Without any background, it was impossible for him to be promoted by himself. Therefore, Meng Jiuyou didn't have any hope.
Zhou Qing led the army to deal with Yan Three.
Meng Jiuyou stayed in his residence and read when he had nothing to do.
After all, he didn't need to interfere with government affairs.
When he had nothing to do, it was good to read at home and retire.
While Meng Jiuyou was reading, a butler came in and bowed to Meng Jiuyou. He said, "Master, someone is outside the residence. He said that he is here on Du Qi's orders. He invited you to the residence for a chat."
Meng Jiuyou asked, "Who?"
The butler said, "Du Qi!"
Meng Jiuyou said, "Didn't Du Qi go out with County Magistrate Zhou to deal with Yan Three? Why did he come back? Did something happen? Or did County Magistrate Zhou get killed by Yan Three? "
The butler said, "There is no news for now."
Meng Jiuyou said, "Then that's strange. How did Du Qi come back?"
The butler said, "Are you going?"
Meng Jiuyou said, "Of course. I want to see what Du Qi has to say. When I see Du Qi, everything will be revealed. Also, Du Qi is a person worth befriending. A person who can deal with Zhong Zhennan and encourage County Magistrate Zhou to send troops is definitely not simple. "
"If he loses, then there's nothing to say."
"He's not that capable."
"It's fine if you don't want to."
"However, if we defeat Yan Three this time, we'll be able to defeat him. In that case, he had to be cautious of such people. Such a person naturally needs to be treated with caution, and it is even more important to befriend him. "
Meng Jiu You stood up and ordered: "Prepare the carriage, this official will be there immediately."
"Yes!"
The butler immediately turned around to make the arrangements.
Meng Jiuyou changed into a new set of clothes. He wore a long crown on his head and a broad collar robe on his body. Only then did he leave the manor and take a carriage straight to Du Qi's residence.
When the carriage arrived at the door, Meng Jiuyou got off the carriage and knocked on the door. When the door opened, the gatekeeper saw Meng Jiuyou and immediately led him into the study in the backyard.
When Du Qi saw Meng Jiu You entering, he waved his hand, "County Deputy Meng, please take a seat!"
Meng Jiu You thanked Du Qi and sat down. He looked at Du Qi and said, "Mr. Du, if I remember correctly, you and County Magistrate Zhou went to fight against Yan San in the Dahuang Mountain. How come you are back now? "
Du Qi smiled: "County Deputy Meng, are you worried that you will lose?"
Meng Jiuyou said: "Yes, I am."
Du Qi said: "Don't worry, County Deputy Meng. In the Battle of Green Ridge, according to my plan, we ambushed Yan San's army. In addition, Yan San was also captured alive, and his bandits were all taken down. Now, County Magistrate Zhou is leading his men to deal with the bandits and arrange for people to go to the Great Desolate Mountain to take away all the money. Therefore, County Magistrate Zhou still needs some time before he can return. "
"Phew! Phew! "
Meng Jiuyou let out a sigh of relief.
He was completely relaxed.
It was finally done.
Once Zhou Qing was defeated, the consequences would be unimaginable. The entire Fushan County would be engulfed in the flames of war. Now that they had won, Fushan County would be safe.
Meng Jiuyou relaxed and said: "Mr. Du, may I know why you invited me here today?"
Du Qi said: "I invited County Deputy Meng here today to ask if you are willing to be the county magistrate of Fushan County."
Meng Jiuyou asked: "What do you mean?"
At this moment, Meng Jiuyou was confused. He did not understand why Du Qi would say this. However, Meng Jiuyou's heart suddenly skipped a beat. This was because he did not expect to become a county magistrate one day.
He also had expectations for the position of county magistrate.
If he became a county magistrate …
Meng Jiuyou's heart skipped a beat. It was not easy to become a county magistrate. Moreover, there was no free lunch in this world. There was no way he would receive benefits for no reason.
Meng Jiuyou said in a deep voice: "County Magistrate Du, why are you supporting me?"
Although he was ambitious, he was very rational.
Du Qi smiled: "The reason is simple. My men took down Yan San and the bandits of the Great Desolate Mountain. When they were handed over to Zhou Qing, he did not say anything and did not punish Yan San. Instead, he wanted to detain Yan San. Such a soft-hearted person will not achieve anything great. In fact, if Yan San is not killed, there will be trouble. When Zhou Qing returns with Yan San, I think there will be a big problem. "
"This is why I am supporting you."
"County Magistrate Meng, are you willing?"
Du Qi's eyes were sharp as he said: "County Magistrate Meng, as long as you are willing, everything is negotiable. Of course, if you are not willing, you will have to find someone else to take me. If not you, Meng Jiuyou, there will be someone else. "
Meng Jiuyou was excited when he heard this.
This was his chance.
Although Zhou Qing was a county magistrate, he was originally in charge of Fushan County. However, Fushan County was in danger. There were Zhong Zhennan and the others inside and the bandits of the Great Desolate Mountain outside.
It was because of Du Qi that Zhou Qing was able to break through the situation.
Now that Du Qi no longer supported Zhou Qing and supported him, Meng Jiuyou had a chance.
Meng Jiuyou took a deep breath and said: "Mr. Du, what do I have to do to become the county magistrate of Fushan County?"
Du Qi said: "Your loyalty!"
When Meng Jiuyou heard this, he immediately understood that Du Qi wanted to take over Fushan County and make it his own. He naturally knew about Du Qi's situation. In fact, those who had some knowledge and intelligence in the county knew that Du Qi came from the distant Xia Continent.
He was a big merchant from Xia Continent.
This was very powerful.
Clearly, Du Qi was not satisfied with being an ordinary merchant and wanted more.
That was the reason for the current arrangement.
Meng Jiuyou thought about it for a while and made a decision in his heart.
Great Qin was in chaos.
He had no one to rely on.
Now that he was following Du Qi, he would not be at a disadvantage. In fact, under such circumstances, he could truly establish himself.
Meng Jiuyou did not say anything else. He stood up, lifted his robe, and knelt on the ground: "Meng Jiuyou is willing to serve Young Master."
Du Qi said: "Meng Jiuyou, I hope you can remember what you just said."
Meng Jiuyou raised his hand and swore: "I, Meng Jiuyou, swear to follow Young Master till death. If I go back on my words, may I be struck by lightning and die a horrible death. I, Meng Jiuyou, have decided to follow Young Master, and my vow will never change. "
Du Qi said: "Get up."
"Thank you, Young Master!"
After Meng Jiuyou thanked him, he stood up. He did not feel ashamed of being loyal to Du Qi. On the contrary, he felt excited because he had a background and a chance to be promoted.
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