Chapter Ninety-Seven: Wang Qian's Surrender
The battle between Zhao and Xuannuzong had already broken out, and after the battle outside Suifen City, the situation between the two sides became even more tense. The pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info are all preparing for a real big head-to-head showdown.
Wei was also actively preparing for war, and defenders from other places were recalled one after another and headed for the junction of Wei and Gongsun Yunlong. At the same time, it also recruited troops and collected materials on a large scale across the country.
Gongsun Yunlong calculated the strategy of the King of Wei, and also knew through other channels that the Wei State was already preparing to deal with him. He is also coping positively. Although there is still a big gap between his strength and the entire Wei State, he also has many chassis of his own.
Different from the current situation in Wei, the states occupied by Gongsun Yunlong are already ironclad and popular among the people. Moreover, Gongsun Yunlong has also decided to pay attention to the stubborn defense, so the future situation of the two parties is really difficult to predict.
At present, the most stable of the three kingdoms should be the Chu State. The weakest of the Three Kingdoms, which had previously been bullied by Zhao Wei, had now become a paradise, forgotten by the war.
But that's just the appearance. Zhao had the rebellion of Xuannuzong and Wei had the rebellion of Gongsun Yunlong, but Chu had greater internal troubles.
The king of Chu ignored the government and the ministers below attacked each other, each forming a party for personal gain, and the feudal officials of each state also went their own way, and everyone had different intentions. The current state of Chu seems to be relatively complete and calm, but if there is a little spark splashing, it is the trend of burning the plains. It's just that the first fire hasn't been lit yet.
Under this eerie calm, Dongyang Town, like other places, is quiet and peaceful, without war.
Moreover, after Shazhou and Gongsun Yunlong made a transaction, the exchanges between the two parties became increasingly close, and trade cooperation continued. And Dongyang Town is at one of the necessary intersections, taking advantage of this opportunity to be more prosperous.
Although Dongyang Town is still a fairy town, people who come here for the first time will feel that it is not inferior to Fucheng, and it is more prosperous than the county seat.
Dongyang Town has been expanded several times, and the original Dongyang Town has belonged to the inner city, which is where the various departments and military camps of Dongyang Town are located, and it is the core place of Dongyang Town.
The inner city is shrouded in formations, and there are all kinds of war equipment on the city wall, although these weapons are only a little bit of the Mo family's skin, they are also powerful in the land of the Three Kingdoms, and they are killing weapons.
Outside the inner city, today's Dongyang Town has been expanded several times, forming a square ring belt, which truly satisfies Ye Feng's bad taste, and expands outward ring by ring.
At present, the permanent population of Dongyang Town has already exceeded 10,000, and the floating population is tens of thousands every day.
Behind the prosperity, Dongyang Town earns a lot of spirit stones for Ye Feng every day, and these spirit stones are turned into various spiritual materials and elixirs and sent to various workshops, and then turned into magic weapons, elixirs and other cultivators' favorite cultivation items. Exchange for more spirit stones or equip the Dongyang Army.
With the increase in population, Dongyang Town has recruited more talents, and the problem of insufficient manpower has been partially alleviated, and Dongyang Town is safe in a short time.
On the periphery of Dongyang Town, the expansion has just been completed, and all aspects are not very perfect, and the residents are all displaced people who have just moved to Dongyang Town.
Where there is prosperity, there is poverty, and where there is light, there is darkness. Although Dongyang Town ensures that every person who moves to Dongyang Town has a house to live in, food to eat, and no worries about food and clothing, there are still some beggars in Dongyang Town.
In the corner of a shop somewhere, there were a few beggars squatting, and there were several spirit stones in the broken bowl in each person's hand, although they were all of the lowest level, but it could also be seen that everyone had a good harvest.
"The boss made a fortune. The little beggar with the broken bowl spoke compliments to the monks who came in and out of the shop.
When! A spirit stone was thrown into the broken bowl.
The place they chose was good, the shop business was very prosperous, and there were many customers, almost as long as they said a few good words, the guests did not hesitate to throw one or two spirit stones.
"Thank you to the owner. The little beggar replied happily.
Ye Feng accompanied Wang Qian on the streets of Dongyang Town, observing Dongyang Town and the lives of residents along the way.
"How?" Ye Feng asked.
After a few days of thinking, although Wang Qian did not agree to Ye Feng's solicitation, he did not refuse, he said that he wanted to take a look around Dongyang Town, and then give Ye Feng a reply. Ye Feng also readily agreed. That's why I had this trip.
"It's not bad, it can be seen that the people of Dongyang Town are very content, and everyone is happy on their faces. Although there are many people who have recently moved in, they have a strong sense of belonging. But you're not just a ruthless careerist, you're also a good official. Wang Qian said lightly.
The people of Dongyang Town are indeed richer than the people in other places, and everyone agrees with Dongyang Town, which is difficult to see in other places. But he only had some appreciation, which was not enough to impress him.
"Are you complimenting me? I'm a very ordinary, mediocre person. The development of Dongyang Town is so good, all because of the help of all brothers. I don't have that alone to do that. Ye Feng said.
"You are indeed different, many officials are eager to take all the credit on themselves, you are pushing out. Wang Qian was a little surprised, I don't know if Ye Feng is acting.
"There's nothing strange about that. Everyone is good at different points, some people are good at cultivation, some people are good at business, and some people are good at alchemy...... Monks have a limited lifespan, especially for the lower ranks. It's impossible to master everything. Ye Feng explained.
"You're right, although the monk is a cultivator and an inspirational immortal, he is not an immortal. Manpower is sometimes poor, and no one can be proficient in everything, I wonder what you are proficient in?" Wang Qian asked rhetorically.
"I, I can't cultivate as well as my guards, I don't have as much alchemy as the Dan master in the town, and my resourcefulness is not as good as my colleagues...... The only thing I'm good at is knowing how to use people. Ye Feng thought about it and replied.
"A good one who knows people and makes good use of them. Although these four words are simple, many wise lords can't do it. I don't know what position Master Ye plans to give me?" Wang Qian asked a question that surprised Ye Feng.
"After all, you are from Zhao Guo, if I say that if you serve me, I will immediately be a guest of honor and entrusted with important tasks, don't say that you don't believe it, and I don't believe it either.
But it doesn't make much sense to give you a regular position. I think about it, only the position of Honglu Siqing is suitable for you.
Let you deal with outsiders, not only will not waste your talents, but also prevent you from having any thoughts about Dongyang Town.
Of course, if you are indeed loyal and willing to serve Dongyang Town, everything in Dongyang Town is not a secret to you. Ye Feng thought about it for a while, and planned to tell the truth.
To put it bluntly, Honglu Siqing is a diplomat, and this position is indeed lacking in Dongyang Town. It was also Ye Feng who had thought about it for a long time, and it was indeed suitable for Wang Qian.
Dongyang Town has developed almost exclusively so far, without a reliable ally. Several other cooperative forces are also maintained by trade between chambers of commerce, and they are all interests and have no solid foundation. And if Ye Feng plans to expand, he must ally several forces, and it is a good strategy to advance and retreat together.
And Wang Qian has been a retainer in Li Jingfu for decades, and he comes into contact with all kinds of people every day. At the time of the Xuannu Sect, it was also mixed, and it can be seen that the means of communication. It fits just in this location.
"A good one who knows people and makes good use of them. Lord Ye is really calculating. Wang Qian thought about it for a while, and he had to admire Ye Feng's arrangement.
Diplomacy, which is what I am good at. But he doesn't have much real power, and he can't access the secrets of Dongyang Town. This arrangement is most appropriate for him who is capable but whose loyalty is not guaranteed.
"I don't know what Brother Wang thinks about this arrangement?" Ye Feng asked when he saw his intentions.
"Since Lord Ye has invited me many times, if I refuse again, I don't know how to lift. But I have a request, I want me to serve, but I will never deal with Lord Li, if Lord Li is in the hands of Lord Ye one day, I hope Lord Ye can let him live. Wang Qian stated his conditions.
"Brother Wang is indeed a loyal and righteous person, no problem, I promise you. Ye Feng happily responded. It is not a loss to exchange the life of a Li Jing for a capable minister.
"My subordinates have seen Lord Ye. Wang Qian made a gesture of surrender.
"Welcome to Dongyang Town. Ye Feng said excitedly.