Hearing Xiao Rang's words, Gongsun Du's eyes darkened.
This was the first time that a local official did not give him face.
He had thought that Xiao Rang would definitely become the county magistrate. But now, he didn't feel like talking.
Because he had already guessed that Xiao Rang would definitely refuse.
"I wonder why Lord Xiao bought so much iron and military supplies?”Gongsun Du changed the topic and looked at the ten carriages with ill intentions.
The Yellow Turban Uprising had yet to break out, and Liu Yu had not proposed the idea of recruiting local soldiers to defend the territory and destroy the enemy.
Therefore, there was a limit to the number of soldiers a county magistrate could bring.
Xiao Rang had bought so many military supplies in one go. Clearly, he had exceeded his limit.
Hearing Gongsun Du's threatening tone, Xiao Rang said coldly," Naturally, we will expand our military forces to fight against the foreign tribes and protect the people. Could it be that he was still counting on the county city to help?”
In the past, when the foreign tribes came to plunder the villagers, the county city would send troops to resist.
However, after suffering a few defeats, they hid in the city like cowards, allowing the civilians to be trampled by the non-humankind.
How many Han people have been slaughtered?
The border was filled with desolation, while these people were hiding in the city to enjoy themselves!
Xiao Rang hated the Prefectural Governor's cowardice and incompetence, so he naturally wouldn't give them a good look.
Gongsun Du was choked speechless, and he was even more embarrassed, so he continued to cause trouble for Xiao Rang.
"Lord Xiao, please calm down. I also hate those foreign races, but I'm just a lowly person.”Gongsun Du shook his head and sighed. Then, his eyes lit up and he said in a low voice," If Lord Xiao can help me become the prefect, I will be able to fight against the Outsiders together with Lord Xiao. At that time, the foreign tribes can forget about acting wildly in our territory!”
Xiao Rang snorted coldly and said mockingly," Lord Gongsun thinks too highly of me. I'm just a small county magistrate.
Right, does the county governor know about Gaoxian County?”
Gongsun Du blushed." Lord Xiao, you are too modest. Everyone knows that you are the hero of Xuantu who fought against Wuwan. Many people compare you to General White Horse.”
At this moment, he went up to Xiao Rang and lowered his voice." Godfather's health is getting worse by the day. He might pass away at any time." At that time, there will be many people fighting for the position of prefect. I hope that Lord Xiao will stand on my side.
If I become the prefect, you will be the county lieutenant. With Lord Xiao's ability, he would definitely be able to achieve great things and shake the grasslands!”
Gongsun Du offered a tempting condition.
Xiao Rang laughed coldly in his heart, but the corners of his mouth curled up as he said," No problem, then it's a deal.”
Gongsun Du was overjoyed.
He had only wanted to give it a try, but he had not expected Xiao Rang to agree.
"A gentleman's word!"
"A promise is a promise!"
"I thank Lord Xiao in advance for your support. If Lord Xiao has any needs, you can come to me. I will do my best to help you.”
Gongsun Du was very happy. The Xuantu County Magistrate was his competitor for the position of prefect.
As for Wangping County and Qing Yuan County, they were weak and the county magistrate was also very incompetent.
Only Xiao Rang had the greatest potential.
With Xiao Rang's support and the resources in his hands, he felt that this matter was settled.
"Then I won't stand on ceremony." Xiao Rang smiled and said," I plan to expand my army. I need 3,000 sets of weapons and 500 warhorses. I wonder if Lord Gongsun can help me get them."
The stronger I am, the more weight my words will carry. Don't you think so, Lord Gongsun?”
Gongsun Du was in a difficult position, but he was happy.
Xiao Rang wanted something from him, which meant that the cooperation was sincere.
However, 3,000 sets of equipment and 500 warhorses were really a huge demand.
"Lord Xiao, my power is limited. You want too many things. However, I can promise you that I will gather a thousand sets of weapons and a hundred warhorses in ten days.”
In an instant, it had shrunk by two-thirds!
Xiao Rang thought for a moment and nodded reluctantly." Alright, but you can't blame me if I don't have the confidence to speak."”
Gongsun Du's face twitched, he gritted his teeth and said," 1,500 sets of equipment and 150 warhorses. That's all I can do.”
"When the time comes, I will definitely do my best.”The corners of Xiao Rang's mouth curled into a smile.
Gongsun Du heaved a sigh of relief,
Although he really wanted Xiao Rang's support, he didn't want Xiao Rang to become too fat. In case he lost control.
If Xiao Rang had been a little more greedy, he might have given up.
After all, he still had a chance to compete with the Xuantu County Magistrate. However, if Xiao Rang became too fat, he would have no hope at all.
Leaving Xuantu,
Tian Heng asked curiously," My lord, are we really going to support Gongsun Du?”
"Of course, how can you not keep your word?”Xiao Rang smiled mysteriously.
Tian Heng did not understand what Xiao Rang meant and frowned." Do we have to listen to his orders in the future?”
His tone was filled with hostility.
Xiao Rang narrowed his eyes and maintained his smile." That's still the case. We'll talk about it when he's alive.”
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