"Do you want to serve as the prefect of Taishan County?"

Tao Qian's brows twitched and he stared at Tao Ying for a long time before he asked.

"Not to mention that you are a scribe with no knowledge of military affairs and no ability to tie a chicken. Even if my father agrees, Liu Dai will not agree to the return of Taishan County to Yanzhou!"

Tao Ying sneered, looking disapproving.

"Not to mention that Liu Dai is not the shepherd of Yanzhou and has no right to interfere in the appointment of a prefect of a county; if Liu Dai had the ability to quell the rebellion, how could he, the governor of Yanzhou, have watched Taishan County be in chaos for so long?"

The power to appoint county officials in Han Dynasty lies in the hands of Han Ling Emperor Liu Hong. The local governor has no power to appoint except for supervision.

Of course, this is not just about centralization of power. The key is that Emperor Ling of the Han Dynasty also relied on this to "make a fortune."

"Don't worry, Dad. At present, all parts of Yanzhou are also disturbed by the Yellow Turban bandits who are preparing to attack. As long as you send a letter to Changyi to inform the court of your interests and promise that Yanzhou will not need to provide money or food, Liu Dai

It’s too late to rejoice, how can we refuse Chongguang to garrison Mount Tai!”

Tao Qian stared at Tao Ying and remained silent for a long time, his eyes full of confusion and confusion.

"My son Chongguang, compared to the past, why do I look like a completely different person?"

Tao Qian couldn't understand. Tao Ying, who had been unconscious for several days before waking up, was still not his son who only knew about romance, reciting poems, and sensuality.

"Is the Yellow Turban Rebellion really that easy to put down?!"

Tao Ying now wants to give up his writing and join the army to fight the rebellion for the country. How could Tao Qian not suspect that he is just having a whim and is trying to bring trouble to the world?

"Could it be that it's Tao who has another Zhao Kuo!"

Tao Qian secretly sighed, his expectations for Tao Ying weakened a bit.

"What is your purpose of going to Taishan County?"

According to Tao Qian's idea, since Tao Ying wants to run the post of governor of a county, he will at least choose a relatively wealthy and comfortable place, and will never choose Taishan County, where people are starving, bandits are rampant, and there is no life at all.

"If we tell the truth, as long as the current Taishan County is run properly, the emperor can be declared a prefect without having to pay 20 million yuan in position money."

Tao Ying saw that Tao Qian was very secretive and couldn't figure out his thoughts for a while, but he was not discouraged. At worst, he would just go it alone.

"If you tell lies, of course it is for the sake of Xuzhou now, and also for the sake of Xuzhou in the future."

Hearing Tao Ying's truth and falsehood, Tao Qian's brows twitched suddenly, and a light flashed in his eyes.

Even Mi Fang, who was silent, suddenly felt her eyebrows jump.

"What does this have to do with the future of Xuzhou? It's not your Tao's Xuzhou!"

Tao Qian took a deep look at Tao Ying, turned around and walked out the door.

"I am the second generation of the Tao family, and you are the only two brothers. From today on, I will separate the houses for you brothers. The pottery merchant will stay with me in Xiapi. The mansion in Tan County of the East China Sea belongs to Tao Ying, and I will move out of the mansion today."

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"As for the post of Taishan County Governor, I will write to the court to recommend it; with Liu Dai, you can rest assured!"

Tao Qian didn't look back. After walking a few steps, he felt another meal at his feet.

"Of course, this is also the last thing I do for you!"

Tao Qian never stopped or said a word. With the help of the pottery merchant, he walked quietly out of Tao Ying's yard.

"Little brother?"

Tao Shang was also full of complex feelings. He suddenly felt that he and his younger brother Tao Ying, who had been together day and night, were no longer the same person.

"Ginger is still spicy when old!"

When Tao Qian and the Tao merchant left, Tao Ying was not angry because Tao Qian kicked him out. Instead, he praised Tao Qian for his scheming and planning ahead.

"Another Song Taigong!"

Think about "Water Margin", Song Taigong expelled his son Song Jiang from the family tree a few years in advance and asked for a certificate from the county government, just to prevent the restless Song Jiang from harming his village and damaging its roots.

"As long as the base camp remains, the family fortune will remain as stable as a rock."

What Tao Qian did to Tao Ying now was similar to what the Song Taigong did.

"It seems that the person who can leave his name in the history books will never be a mediocre person, and there must be something special about him!"

Even if Tao Qian's ability is rated as mediocre by future generations, it depends on who he compares with.

Compared with Cao Cao, compared with Yuan Shao, or compared with all the princes of his generation, he is indeed mediocre; if compared with ordinary nobles and common people, he is naturally ten thousand times better.

"You first separated your family from me, and then you went on to secure Taishan County for me. This is a test, right?"

Through the questioning just now, Tao Ying knew that although what he said slightly impressed Tao Qian, after all, his predecessor had never been involved in political affairs and had no ambitions, so Tao Qian still couldn't trust him.

"If it succeeds, Xuzhou in the future will naturally have nothing to do with big-eared thieves. If it fails, it will really have nothing to do with Tao anymore!"

For Tao Ying, this was a desperate move that allowed only success and no failure.

"However, this beginning is much better than I imagined!"

When Tao Ying thought that his starting point would be Taishan County, Tao Ying immediately became excited about fighting.

"Pa!"

Tao Ying, who was unable to restrain his excitement, paced back and forth in the living room while fists and palms struck each other. Mi Fang, who was barely able to regain consciousness, was confused.

"Zifang, brother, I lack a future general who will conquer the captives. Do you want to go to Taishan County with me?"

Mi Fang was stunned for a moment and secretly cursed in her heart.

"How can you, a general who only knows how to idle around and dance and sing, be the leader of this general?"

Mi Fang was overjoyed and bowed her head.

"Mi Fang is willing to follow her elder brother to conquer the east and west and make great achievements!"

This is a once-in-a-lifetime investment opportunity, not only for yourself, but also for the Xuzhou Mi family.

Even if the investment in Taoying fails, Mi Fang can use Taoying as a springboard to gain a new political life; if he retreats, he can return to Xuzhou without any loss to the Mi family.

"Shouldn't I be worshiped as your lord? How can I be just a big brother who takes the lead?"

Although he was slightly disappointed, Tao Ying still smiled and helped Mi Fang up.

"Haha, don't worry Zifang, as long as my future brother has meat to eat, he will never let Zifang drink soup!"

Let’s get Mi Fang on board first. As for Mi Zhu, we’ll take care of it later.

Tao Ying believes that with Mi Fang, Mi Zhu will be dealt with sooner or later.

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Of course, there is also Mrs. Mi, whom Tao Ying covets.

"Hey, I have a 'God of Wealth' as ​​my in-law, so what's there to worry about?"

Even after the separation of the family, Tao Qian avoided suspicion and did not provide money or food. Tao Ying was not afraid.

Mi Zhu was a wealthy businessman in Xuzhou. His ancestors had been engaged in farming for generations, had child servants, had nearly 10,000 customers, and had assets worth hundreds of millions. A little "charity" would be enough for Tao Ying's early needs.

"Zifang, I have some free time today. I want to go to your mansion to see your eldest brother Mi Zhumi before you leave. However, you also know that your eldest brother and I are only acquaintances and have no contact with him. I hope you can introduce me to him on my behalf."

Mi Fang didn't refuse and agreed immediately.

"It's just to meet my eldest brother, so what's the difficulty? It's not like he doesn't know you."

"How about we go now?"

The reason why Mi Fang agreed so readily was not because she wanted to hang out with Tao Ying.

But with Mi Zhu's wisdom, he looked at the Buddha's face without looking at the monk's face. With Tao Qian, the governor of Xuzhou, standing in front of him, Mi Zhu would not reject Tao Ying easily.

Moreover, when it comes to dealing with people, Mi Zhu, as a businessman, has his own special skills.

"This can't be done, it's too abrupt."

Tao Ying shook his head. Even though Mi Zhu was rich and had no shortage of things, it was his first formal visit to a family, so gifts and greetings were indispensable.

It is human nature to reciprocate courtesy.

Ventilating in advance is a sign of respect for the other person.

"It might as well be like this. I'll prepare a famous letter first, and then prepare a few gifts. I'll take the trouble to bring them home in my name. By the way, I'll tell you to say hello, so that I won't be intrusive when I visit the house again."<

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After listening to Tao Ying's remarks, Mi Fang was in a trance.

"I can't tell, but Tao Zhongguang is quite thoughtful. He deserves to be born in the Tao family, which has the reputation of a 'benevolent gentleman'."

Tao Ying was so impeccable in his work that Mi Fang couldn't help but take another high look at him.

"There is no need for gifts, it is enough to have this intention."

Mi Fang looked at Tao Ying and frowned again.

"As for the famous thorns, there is no need for them. Tao and Mi have known each other for a long time, so there is no need to be so formal. It seems a bit raw."

Mi Fang objected to Tao Ying handing his eldest brother Mi Zhu a famous assassination, so naturally he had deeper concerns.

First of all, Mi Zhu is Tao Qian’s companion, and Mi Zhu cannot embarrass Tao Qian.
To be continued...