Chapter 36: Scattering the Crowd
Early tomorrow morning, Wen Han opened his eyes dimly, and suddenly felt a bone pain all over his body, only to find that Guan Yu and Xu Huang were pressing him. Wen Han pushed the two of them away, shook his head and smiled bitterly.
Subsequently, Wen Han walked out of the village and found that his soldiers were also drunk, and the sun had risen, but they had not yet risen.
This last night's banquet was really crazy, and I need to change this bad habit in the future, and it's not good to be too relaxed, if there is a team of soldiers and horses coming to sneak attack at this time, it will really be a nest.
Wen Han walked back again, woke up Pei Yuanshao, Zhou Cang, and Li Qiang, and asked the three of them to tidy up their soldiers and horses after washing. After Wen Han finished explaining, he sat on the head of the hall and began to think about the route that this army would take in the future.
There are too many problems in front of us that need to be solved.
Wen Han began to sort out the problem, first, there are more people now, and this source of income must be increased. Second, he offended the Yuan brothers of Narunan, and when these two people saw that this trick failed to succeed, it was inevitable that they would not make any more bad water. Third, the date of the outbreak of the Yellow Turban Rebellion is getting closer and closer. According to ancient history, the Yellow Turban Rebellion was a critical moment for the princes to expand their power and seize territory, and if Wen Han wanted to have a place in this troubled era, he must seize this opportunity.
Rao is Wen Han, who has the knowledge of the next five thousand generations and is familiar with ancient history, and finds that his head is not enough at the moment.
"It would be nice if I had top strategists like Guo Jia, Xun Yu, and Xi Zhicai by my side. Now that I have all the generals at my command who can march and fight, it seems that it is time to find some strategists. ”
Wen Han rubbed his aching temples, and unconsciously thought about it for half an hour. At this time, Guan Yu and Xu Huang also woke up, and after they passed last night's banquet, they became familiar with each other. Originally, even if they were half of the countrymen, and they all had excellent martial arts, they respected each other.
"Extraordinary, looking at the way you are worried, what are you thinking?"
Xu Huang and Guan Yu walked into the hall together, and when they saw Wen Han's sad face, they couldn't help asking. Since Wen Han made Xu Huang a brother that day, Xu Huang seems to be much more generous. After all, Xu Huang has his own strength, and following Wen Han, a poor man who has no power for the time being, he will feel more or less aggrieved in his heart.
"Huh. I'm thinking about how to develop in the future, there are more people under this hand, and food, clothing, housing and transportation are all money. Moreover, if I offend the Yuan brothers of Runan, if I return triumphantly with a big victory this time, I can't say that I will be calculated again. ”
Wen Han smiled a little bitterly, Guan Yu closed his eyes and thought for a while, and opened his mouth to say: "Brother Xian's worries, Guan has some suggestions for this, I wonder if Brother Xian is willing to listen?" ”
"Brother Yunchang, please speak quickly." Wen Han's eyes lit up, this Guan Yu deserved to be the head of the 'Five Tiger Generals' in history, and later managed a Jingzhou land. It's just that Guan Yu's martial arts are really outstanding, overshadowing his wisdom. Let Wen Han unconsciously ignore his wisdom.
"Brother Xian, if you take this batch of troops from Shuanglong Mountain back to Xie County this time, the number of troops will increase greatly. Not only may it be calculated by the Runan Yuan family, but it will also cause Yang Hong's deep jealousy! Although the scholar clan behind the Yuan clan in Runan is strong, it is only limited to the area of Runan, but the head of this Xie County is Yang Hong, so Yang Hong's jealousy is the most important.
In the past, there were few virtuous brothers, and this Yang Hong felt that he could suppress the virtuous brothers. But now, excluding the 400 soldiers who left yesterday and the 500 elites who borrowed from Yang Dian, the virtuous brother now has nearly 2,300 private soldiers. This kind of strength is almost the same as the strength of Xie County. Yang Hong will definitely be afraid, the virtuous brother has a worthy heart for this Xie County.
If Yang Hong and Runan Yuan reported to the court at the same time, they would accuse the virtuous brother of a crime of supporting the army and self-respecting. At that time, the virtuous brother will become a rat crossing the street, and everyone shouts and beats him. Therefore, Guan suggested that the virtuous brother should disperse his subordinates. When I went back to Xie County this time, I had to pretend to be a miserable victory, so that Yang Hong would think that the virtuous brother was no longer a threat. ”
Guan Yu held his chin and beard and talked eloquently. This beautiful beard is two feet long, and Guan Yu takes care of it carefully on weekdays, making it black and bright, elegant and beautiful.
Wen Han pondered as he listened. Then, Wen Han quietly thought about the time of half a pillar of incense, and suddenly seemed to think of a way, and the brilliance of his eyes became brighter and brighter.
"Hahahaha. Brother Yun Chang's words woke up the dreamer. Where is Zhou Cang and Li Qiang, you and the others come in quickly, and I have something to explain to Yu Er and the others. ”
Wen Han laughed freely and called out loudly. Zhou Cang and Li Qiang, who were originally rectifying the soldiers and horses outside and preparing to start training, hurriedly explained to their subordinates to practice on their own after hearing this, and the two hurriedly ran into the hall, and saw Wen Han's face full of joy, it was doubts, so they heard Wen Han speak.
"Li Qiang's gambling house, you are familiar with it?"
"Tell Childe, Childe also knows, before I met Childe, I managed the gambling house. Later, a horse hanging competition was held, and Childe sent me to assist. Speaking of this gambling house, I dare to say that in addition to the Duchess of Zhou (Lin's), this Xie County ranks first! ”
"Good, good!"
Wen Han nodded and smiled, and asked Zhou Cang again.
"Zhou Cang, although you are a new investment, I know your loyalty and regard you as family. Do you feel hypocritical when I say this? ”
"Childe is sincere, to be able to become Childe's family, Zhou Cang is fortunate to have three lives!"
Zhou Cang was stunned for a moment, not knowing why Wen Han asked, but he didn't think too much about it, and replied solemnly.
"Good! I have a thing. You have to wait for the two of you to do it. I have not yet achieved power, and I have offended the powerful, and I need to lurk. Therefore, it is not advisable to bring too many soldiers and horses back to Xie County. I plan to send these Shuanglong Mountain troops under the command of Li Qiang, Zhou Canger and others, scatter them around Hedong County, and open gambling houses.
There are 25 counties under the jurisdiction of Hedong County, which are first opened from the 10 nearby counties around Yang County and Xie County, and each county is controlled by two people. After the gambling house business in these ten counties is stable, you will slowly expand and open gambling houses all over Hedong County. You can also take the opportunity to take over the other people, but you must ensure their loyalty.
In this battle of Shuanglong Mountain, about 10,000 silver taels were seized, and these silver taels and other two people accepted them as the starting capital of the gambling house. If it is not enough, you and the other two can secretly go back to Xie County to find me or my sister-in-law 'Lin' to ask for it, or if you encounter difficulties or problems, you can also come back to me to discuss.
Also, you and the others must not reveal their identities, and they must not be known to be people under my command. Now the funds and manpower are sufficient, but the time is urgent, Li Qiang, Zhou Cang, I can only wait for less than two years, whether you have the confidence to open this gambling house all over Hedong County, for my major affairs in the most important part. ”
Wen Han almost handed over his lifeline, as well as the future of him and his subordinates. Zhou Cang trembled and looked at Wen Han in disbelief. Wen Han smiled flatly, waiting for their answer.
"Childe, this is a very important matter, and my subordinates are afraid..."
Zhou Cang bowed his fist, he didn't know where Wen Han got the confidence to hand over such a big matter to a new surrendering general.
"Where is there so much fear, you just have to tell me if you can do it."
Wen Han interrupted Zhou Cang, Zhou Cang thought for a while, and there was a kind of arrogance of dying for a confidant, and responded: "Yes!" ”
"That's fine. Li Qiang, what about you, what are you doing there, why didn't you react? ”
"Childe, his subordinates are Childe's entourage, and they don't want to leave Childe's side!"
Li Qiang straightened his face and said a little stubbornly.
"Hey! Where did this childly state come from? Li Qiang, Gang Ru also said that this gambling house is the first person in Xie County except for his sister-in-law. Starting a gambling house is a business, I don't send this familiar person, do you want Zhou Cang, a person who doesn't even know what a 'horse hanging' is, to take care of the gambling house. You manage the gambling house, Zhou Cang manages the people, and the two cooperate with each other, which should be a perfect match. I have a big deal, but I can't wait for one person, how can Li Qiangru be so ignorant. If so, if it spoils my great things, how can you bear it in your heart?
Now there are 2,300 men under my command, and the future of these people is entrusted to me, and I am entrusted to you. I'm asking you, you wish! ”
Wen Han stood up, walked to Li Qiang's side, and said with a serious face. Li Qiang was listening, knowing that this matter was important, but he couldn't bear to leave Wen Han's side. But when he heard Wen Han's words at the end, Li Qiang was shaken, the future of a full 2,300 people! Now it's up to him, Li Qiang!
"Subordinate, wish!" Li Qiang, gritting his teeth, was originally a small person, but because of Wen Han, his life was different from then on. I wanted to follow him as an entourage and repay his kindness. However, Wen Han was stunned to promote him to a high position, and Li Qiang was extremely grateful in his heart, and his eyes were already ruddy.
"Hahaha. Ok, good, good! I might as well explain to you that this troubled world is coming, and every minute and second is about the future of the future, the combination of financial resources, military strength, and background is the power of the three, the background is born, we can't choose, but we can fight for financial resources and military strength, you can tense your nerves, and a more open future is waiting for us! ”
Wen Han saw that the most pressing problem of the day had been solved, and he was very happy in his heart. And the others, hearing that the troubled times are coming, are also grinding their fists, looking forward to and excited.
"In two years, this eagle will become a green eagle and spread its wings in this troubled world." Guan Yu nodded and smiled secretly. Wen Han cares for and respects his subordinates, has no stubbornness at all, is willing to listen to the opinions of others, has talent and strategy, and most importantly, has a thorough view of the general trend of the world.
If such a person follows, he will not lose the name of Guan Yunchang.
This thought, in Guan Yu's head, flashed instantly.
Later, after Wen Han discussed some details with Zhou Cang and Li Qiang, he called Pei Yuanshao over. Because of their humble backgrounds, although they have passed the year of crowning, they have not said a word so far. Wen Han's gift of words to them also proves the transformation of their identities and the status of the gang in Wen Han.
"Li Qiang, give the word Lingyun. I hope that you can rise above the clouds of the world and achieve great things. Pei Yuanshao, give the word Huai'an. I hope that you can have a great plan to stabilize the world. Zhou Cang, I give the word to determine the public, I hope you can decide everything, and the public word first, become a person who makes big choices. ”
Wen Han gave the three characters down, and the faces of the three of them couldn't help but show a happy smile. For their words, they are extremely satisfied, and they are determined to fight for the deep meaning behind this word.