I have been a county magistrate for ten years. My subordinates insist on giving me a yellow robe.

Bai Jingyun looked at Jiang Yuan with an awkward expression and said weakly, "This, this is not my fault. I didn't know Miss Su Su would do this."

"I was sold and still have to count the money." Jiang Yuan sighed helplessly, walked out of the room, and threw the soft armor to Zhao Kai.

Anyway, during the battle, it was just Wang Gang and Zhao Kai fighting head-on, so it would be a waste to wear this soft armor on myself.

"Brother, then, are we going to the imperial capital?" Bai Jingyun jogged over to catch up.

Jiang Yuan rolled his eyes and said, "I really don't want to go, but if I don't go, what if the emperor uses the nine clans deprivation technique?"

"Do you have any other options?"

Bai Jingyun smiled awkwardly and said nothing. Jiang Yuan slapped him in the face in annoyance.

Damn it! I'm not afraid of god-like opponents, I'm just afraid of pig-like teammates.

"Take Zhao Kai with you now, pack up your things and return to Taiping County!"

Bai Jingyun was shocked: "Go back? Why go back? Can't I promise not to say it next time?"

"Do you want to do it again?" Jiang Yuan grabbed Bai Jingyun's ear and said in a low voice:

"Hurry back and inform Ma Zhi and the others, and tell them that they are not allowed to come for inspection, and that there are some things for them to handle on their own."

Let’s not talk about anything else, just the matter of opening up the mountain in Taiping County. If the higher-ups knew about it, my life would probably be over.

"Oh, oh, I understand. I'll pack my things right away." Bai Jingyun knew the seriousness of the matter and turned around and left immediately.

When Jiang Yuan came down from the second floor, he immediately saw Fatty Zhao sitting in the Zuijiangyue Hall, his legs trembling slightly, and his face showed his uneasiness.

"Oh, isn't this Shopkeeper Zhao? What brings you here to Zuijiangyue?" Jiang Yuan put on a surprised look and asked even though he knew the answer.

Fatty Zhao quickly stood up from his chair and saluted Jiang Yuan with trembling hands.

This is a member of the Yang family, a high-ranking official in the imperial court. Even if he had ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare to offend him.

"Mr. Jiang, I came here specifically to discuss compensation with you."

"Oh! I see." Jiang Yuan looked as if he had suddenly realized something, and slowly walked down the stairs to the table next to Fatty Zhao.

"In that case, Manager Zhao, please take a seat."

"Well, Mr. Jiang, please take a seat." Fatty Zhao said with chattering teeth.

Jiang Yuan gave what he thought was a brilliant smile and patted Fatty Zhao on the shoulder.

"Shopkeeper Zhao, don't be shy. Just treat it as if you're in your Fengkelai shop!"

Fatty Zhao's expression softened a bit, and he quickly said, "Master Jiang, ever since I left the court and returned home, the more I think about it, the more I feel like I'm not a human being. I actually resorted to such dishonorable means."

"How about this? I'll compensate you 50,000 taels of silver privately!"

Jiang Yuan curled his lips slightly, fifty thousand taels?

Are you sending beggars away?

It’s not that fifty thousand taels is too little, it depends on who it is for. For an ordinary citizen, five thousand taels is enough to live a worry-free life.

But your Feng Kelai, Fatty Zhao, has been standing in Xinri City for so many years. Fifty thousand taels of silver is nothing to him. It’s not a big deal at all.

"Alas, Brother Zhao, you are being too formal. Let's not talk about this today. Come on, buddy, bring two jars of fine wine and let Shopkeeper Zhao taste our specialty!"

"Okay, sir, I'll ask the kitchen to cook two more side dishes." Wang Kun smiled attentively.

Having followed Jiang Yuan for so long, even if I don't know what Jiang Yuan will do next, I can understand that this is a prelude to cheating people.

Jiang Yuan would treat people to free food and drinks? That's impossible.

Soon, as two jars of wine were brought up, Jiang Yuan chose a table by the window and began to toast with Fatty Zhao.

"Shopkeeper Zhao, this wine was shipped here by water. In the restaurants outside, a jar would cost hundreds of taels of silver, and there is still no demand. It's only because of you that it's here, otherwise no one can drink it!" Jiang Yuan said with a smile, holding up the wine glass.

Fatty Zhao suddenly felt flattered. There was such a huge difference in their identities and status, but Jiang Yuan could actually call him "brother".

"Brother Jiang, you are too polite. I am only a few years older than you. Brother Jiang is truly a rare talent. You should be my elder brother."

"Hey, Manager Zhao, what are you talking about? Elders come first. Just call me brother." Jiang Yuan said as he raised his glass. Fatty Zhao quickly followed suit. After they both drank one glass, Jiang Yuan couldn't wait to pour another one.

"Brother Zhao probably doesn't know that in my hometown, you have to drink three drinks before you can eat the food. I've done it, you can do whatever you want!"

Jiang Yuan said as he raised it and drank it all in one gulp, while desperately circulating the little true energy in his dantian.

After all, he is at the second level, so the true qi still has some effect on alcohol.

After a while, Fatty Zhao's face turned red after being forced to drink too much by Jiang Yuan.

"Brother Zhao, drink up, don't just eat the food, have another drink!" Jiang Yuan raised his glass again.

After a moment, Fatty Zhao looked at Jiang Yuan with a dazed look in his eyes and said with a thick tongue, "Brother Jiang, you are so generous! If I had known this would happen, I would never have come to ruin your reputation!"

"I was wrong about this, but don't worry, I will definitely satisfy you!"

Jiang Yuan suddenly grabbed Fatty Zhao's hand and pretended to be drunk and said, "Brother Zhao, what are you talking about? What's the relationship between us? We are half brothers. Saying such things is so awkward!"

"In my opinion, I instigated people to smash your Feng Ke Lai's things, so I should pay you compensation!"

"In this way, I will give you 100,000 taels!"

Fatty Zhao shuddered all over and waved his hands repeatedly: "Brother Jiang, you can't do this. This is against the rules. In my opinion, I, I..."

"I should compensate you with two hundred thousand taels!" Fatty Zhao said gritting his teeth.

Snapped!

Jiang Yuan slammed the table and said with red eyes, "Brother Zhao has such a temper, so I can't be petty. From now on, this Zui Jiang Yue will be half yours!"

"Let's manage Zuijiangyue together and make a fortune together. As long as I have something to eat, you won't be hungry, brother."

Before Fatty Zhao could say anything, Jiang Yuan asked for two large bowls and poured all the remaining wine into them.

"Come on! Brother Zhao did it!"

After the two men finished drinking the wine in the big bowl, the last bit of rationality in Fatty Zhao's mind completely dissipated. He stood up shakily, pulled Jiang Yuan and pointed at Feng Kelai outside the window.

"Brother Jiang, how could I let you suffer a loss? This Feng Ke Lai, I, I will give it to you directly! I don't want a penny!"

"From now on, I will work under you, and I guarantee you will make a lot of money!"

Jiang Yuan's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a smile: "Brother, you've had too much to drink, stop joking."

Fatty Zhao swung his hand and said, "Who are you kidding? I'm not drunk. Bring me a pen and paper. I'll sign for you!"

Jiang Yuan immediately waved to the back and said, "Okay, this is what I've been waiting for you to say!"