Taming beasts starts with understanding bird language

Compared to Master Jie's depression, Cheng Hao is obviously much more open-minded.

He has been with Gu Chan since Zhongyuan City and has already had a clear understanding of himself.

So he didn't act arrogantly at this time, and said directly, "Master, after getting to know Brother Jie for some time, I also understand that my ability is indeed not as good as his, and he should still be the county magistrate."

"Brother Cheng, what are you talking about? I am just slightly more capable than you, but in terms of strength, I am really not as good as you. Look at the legal advisors and those officials in the county government, who doesn't listen to you? They respect you from the bottom of their hearts." Young Master Jie said hurriedly.

"What's the use of having strength alone? Governing a big city like Jiangnan City requires ability, not strength." Cheng Hao said frankly.

Third Young Master Xie wanted to say more, but was interrupted by Gu Chan, "Alright, stop being so modest. I did this on purpose to convince both of you. To be honest, I thought Cheng Hao was the best candidate for the county magistrate. After all, he has been with me for so long, I can't treat him unfairly, but I also want him to understand his shortcomings."

"Master, I understand your painstaking efforts. Now I have a clear understanding of myself and I am no longer the same as before." Cheng Hao said respectfully.

"It can be seen that you have indeed grown up, which is a good thing." Gu Chan said with satisfaction.

A smile appeared on Cheng Hao's face, and he looked a lot calmer than before.

This means that after Yuan Jie left with Zuo Yun, he has indeed grown a lot and is no longer as ignorant as before.

Third Young Master Xie began to admire Gu Chan very much. He couldn't help but clasp his fists and salute, saying, "My Lord, your method really makes me admire you very much."

"Alright, stop flattering me. I had someone call you here today to resolve this matter once and for all. From now on, you are the real county magistrate of Jiangnan City. Here is a document from me. Take it back to the county government office and show it to the legal advisor and the officials. From now on, if anyone dares to disobey you, you will have to teach them a severe lesson." Gu Chan said as he took out the document that had been written long ago.

Young Master Xie quickly stepped forward, took the document, and knelt down to kowtow to her.

Gu Chan waved her hand and said, "Get up! Go and take over the county government and do what needs to be done."

"Yes, my lord." Young Master Jie stood up, took his leave and left.

After he left, Cheng Hao sighed and said, "Master, I'm sorry. I have failed your trust in me again."

"Don't talk about this. I'm very pleased that you can give up the position of county magistrate to Young Master Jie. You can't sit idle from now on. Hurry up and pack your luggage. Come board the ship with me tonight and go to Yexing Country." Gu Chan said.

"Ah? Going to Yexing Country?" Cheng Hao said in surprise.

Gu Chan naturally trusted him, so she told him everything about going to Yexing Country to borrow money and food for business exchanges.

After Cheng Hao heard this, his eyes lit up and he said, "As expected of you, my master. You are really capable. If we can accomplish this task in Yexing Country this time, it will be even more difficult for the prince to deal with us again."

"Go quickly! We'll see you on the Great China tonight." Gu Chan ordered.

"Yes, master." Cheng Hao responded happily.

Then he quickly took his leave and went back to pack his luggage.

Gu Chan also left the study and went to her own room in the backyard. She packed two sets of clothes and the mother sword of the Beast Taming Sword into a package. Then she left the lord's mansion with the package on her back and took a carriage to Chang's Wharf on the Jiangnan River.

After dark.

Just when Gu Chan was getting impatient waiting on the Great China, Cheng Hao finally arrived.

He got on the boat, and the Great China began to paddle downstream along the Jiangnan River.

Gu Chan stood on the bow of the boat, looking at the dark river ahead, her expression changing from gloomy to bright.

In contrast to her, the Five Golden Flowers of Jiangnan and a group of crew members sitting in the cabin at the rear were all extremely happy.

After all, in this world, going abroad is a rare thing. This time Gu Chan is going to take them abroad for business exchanges, so they are naturally very happy.

But for Gu Chan, this was a journey of life and death.

If she could successfully borrow money and food from Yexing Country this time, she could save her own life and the lives of the victims in the Jiangnan area. But if she failed to do this, she would probably be faced with a huge disaster.

So Gu Chan is very worried at this moment!

Cheng Hao stood beside her and whispered, "Master, good fortune always comes to those who are lucky. All along the way, no matter what kind of danger you encountered, you were able to turn danger into safety every time. I believe you can do it this time too."

"What if it doesn't work this time?" Gu Chan said with a wry smile.

"Then we will die with you! At worst, we can be a hero again in eighteen years." Cheng Hao said in a firm tone.

Gu Chan smiled and felt warm in her heart.

It is a success for her to have such loyal subordinates.

As the saying goes, do your best and leave the rest to fate!

From now on, she just needs to work hard and leave everything to fate, regardless of success or failure.

With this thought in mind, Gu Chan was no longer worried. Instead, she returned to the cabin with Cheng Hao, smiling, and listened to music, drank and chatted with everyone.

On the other side, inside the Jigong Temple on East Street in Jiangnan City.

At this time, the nine-fingered old beggar was sitting cross-legged in front of the Buddha statue in the temple and chanting scriptures.

The scabby dog ​​stood behind him and reported, "Old boss, the beggar we sent to investigate has returned and said that Gu Chan and his subordinate Cheng Hao have boarded the Great China, and now their merchant ship has sailed down the Jiangnan River."

"What the hell is this little brat doing? He has received the imperial edict, but instead of going to Kyoto, he goes down the Jiangnan River?" The nine-fingered old beggar opened his eyes and said with a puzzled look on his face.

"It's not clear, but a beggar came to report this morning that he had sent the chief steward Wei Xing to the Jiangnan camp and had already handed the imperial edict back to General Nanxing." said the scabby dog.

The nine-fingered old beggar frowned in shock, turned around and glared at him, "Why did he return the imperial edict to Nan Xing Kuang?"

"Old boss...this...I don't know about this! Don't scare me, but I have nothing to do with it!" The scabby dog ​​said with a trembling voice.

It was because he had been with the old boss for so long, and he had never seen the old boss's face become so terrifying.

The nine-fingered old beggar realized that he had lost his composure, and immediately calmed down and said, "Alright, go down! Just pretend you don't know about this, and don't mention it to anyone. If you dare to leak the news, I will be the first to kill you."

"Yes, old boss, I will keep it a secret." The scabby dog ​​was so scared that he quickly agreed.

Then he ran out as fast as if he was running for his life.

The nine-fingered old beggar could no longer sit still, so he immediately stood up, left the Jigong Temple, and quietly went to the Jiangnan camp.