Chapter 400 Done
Feng Yong is certainly not a noble person, nor is he righteous.
In fact, he also wanted to swallow up these three thousand laborers, but reason stopped his impulse.
The results of the sand table deductions conducted in the Dudu Mansion these days told him that as long as Li Hui captured Weixian and held it, that would be the best balance between risks and benefits.
But Li Hui did not do this, but directly used a wave of play.
Yiboliu's play style is very radical and fierce, but also extremely risky.
When it is done, it means success.
If you fail, you will be wiped out.
If you put aside the strategies and the like that he doesn't know, Feng Yong actually disagrees with Li Hui's style of play.
Although there are high-level barbarian traitors like Meng Yan as internal agents, the head of the Meng family in Yizhou County is Meng Huo, and those barbarian officials serve Meng Huo, not Meng Yan.
If Meng Yan really dares to say openly and honestly: Everyone has rebelled against Meng Huo, surrender the Han Dynasty.
In addition to Meng Yan's own confidants, maybe those handsome cave masters who stayed in Yizhou County would directly draw their swords and kill Meng Yan.
But the battlefield is the place where miracles are most likely to occur. From the history that Feng Yong himself knows, there are not too many examples of victory over more with less and victory by surprise in history books.
Although he has never met Li Hui face to face, in his interactions with Li Yi, he can vaguely guess some of Li Hui's behavior style from the side - bold, adventurous, and daring to bet.
When Liu Bei started raising troops at Jiameng Pass, he judged that Liu Zhang would definitely fail, so he went to join Liu Bei directly.
You dare to persuade Ma Chao to surrender alone.
Later, he dared to recommend himself in front of Liu Bei, saying that he was qualified to be the governor of Gajiang, and asked Liu Bei to let him serve as the governor of Gajiang.
During the Nanzhong rebellion, most of the wealthy families in Nanzhong were involved, but Li Hui, the head of the Li family in Nanzhong, stood firmly on the side of the court and expressed the position of the Li family in Nanzhong.
Historical development shows that Li Hui was right.
After Zhuge Lao Yao pacified Nanzhong, all the big families in Shu were disgusted by Zhuge Lao Yao.
As the chief culprit of the rebellion in Nanzhong, Feng Yong believed that the big families in Nanzhong would only be Zhuge Lao Yao’s main target of disgust.
Otherwise, when the Shu Han Dynasty perished, the aristocratic families in Shu would still be the ones leading the way.
What about the big families in Nanzhong?
Adou of Jincheng surrendered, and the Han Dynasty was dead. Huo Yi still defended Nanzhong and refused to surrender. None of the big families in Nanzhong dared to come out and make a splash.
This shows that the Han Dynasty's control over the large families in Nanzhong was quite successful.
The decline of the great clans in Nanzhong naturally started with Zhuge Lao Yao’s pacification of Nanzhong.
Li Hui, who was also from a wealthy family in Nanzhong, was named Han Xingtinghou for his contribution to pacifying Nanzhong and was granted the title of General Anhan.
So although Feng Yong believed that Li Hui would be prepared to go to Dian Lake with such a small number of troops, he also believed that this was another adventure of Li Hui's.
Because if it succeeds, the rewards will be so great that it is worth taking the risk.
The Li family originally belonged to the surname of Yizhou County, and Li Hui governed Nanzhong as the governor of Xijiang. He had always been prestigious in Nanzhong, and with Meng Yan as an internal agent, I thought that even if his trip was unsuccessful, nothing would happen. thing.
At most, it would be like being captured and paraded through the streets like Zhang Yi, the former governor of Yizhou County.
Being from an aristocratic family is good for this. Regardless of the enemy or our side, even if we are defeated and captured, we can survive the defeat because of our family background and the use of our huge network of connections.
Li Hui can take risks, but Feng Yong is a country bumpkin. Although Li Yi once said that he has a good reputation in Nanzhong, it is definitely not a good reputation for Feng Yong.
The current state of Nanzhong that has been turned into a mess by militia groups is inseparable from Feng Tibi.
Compared to the big families in Shu, the big people in Nanzhong have a stronger desire to bury Feng Tibi alive.
So he didn’t dare to take risks. When going to Wei County, of course, it was better to bring as many people as possible - this way he would feel safer.
There is no need to equip these people with weapons anyway.
If Feng Yong was more evil-minded, it would make sense for them to find a way to solve their own problems all the way south, even for food.
After all, they didn’t understand the spirit. At least for now, they all felt that they were going to Wei County to buy labor.
It’s just that Feng Yong, as a conscientious gentleman, would naturally not do such a shady thing.
So he coughed and raised a third finger, "Well, for the third time, the food along the way will be provided by the Governor's Mansion. But if you get to the end of the field and encounter barbarian rebels and the like, they will attack Wei County, everyone needs help.”
As soon as these words came out, everyone below was shocked and confused.
It was only then that they remembered that Yizhou County was still considered a rebel territory.
If barbarians or rebels come to fight, that is the most natural thing.
"Feng Langjun, if you want us to help defend the city, then this shouldn't be the way the labor is sold, right?"
There is no shortage of smart people in the world.
What's more, these stewards who lead people into war-torn places?
How can you sit in this position if you don't have any brains?
At that moment, someone felt that they had figured out the connection, so they spoke up.
Everyone also had thoughtful looks on their faces.
“Which family does this speaker belong to?”
Feng Yong did not answer the man's words. He just turned his head and asked Li Yi softly.
“The Liu family, the Marquis of Liu Du Township.”
Li Yi also replied softly, and then added one more sentence for fear that Feng Yongyong would understand the situation, "The Marquis of Liu Du Township is a talkative by nature. He likes to recite articles and listen to music on weekdays. I heard that he has handed over the management of Fuzhong in recent years. His son Liu Liang will take charge."
Feng Yong nodded, thinking that he couldn't be wrong.
Although he had only met Liu Liang a few times, because of Zhang Ji's incident, in the eyes of the other party, he was probably considered a love rival.
It’s normal to dislike yourself.
“Yiwen, go and find that guy out.”
Feng Yong raised his chin and gestured to the guy.
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Zhao Guang responded, then walked into the crowd, stretched out his hand, put it on the man's shoulder, and shook it hard.
The man subconsciously took a step back, but he didn't dare to resist. He felt that Zhao Guang's hand on his shoulder was almost crushing the bones, and he couldn't help but groan.
“Speak out and don’t hide in the crowd.”
Zhao Guang grinned, and with a little more force on his hand, he half dragged and half pulled him out.
“I am a very reasonable person, and I think what you say makes sense. Tell me, according to your opinion, what price should the labor cost?”
Feng Yong asked with a smile on his face.
The man had already flinched three points, but when he saw Feng Yong saying this with a smile, and then thought that there were so many people watching around, and that he was still a person from the Hou Mansion, even Zhao Jiejiro, you can't act recklessly, right?
Otherwise, wouldn’t it be offending Liu Junhou?
Moreover, if he admits to being cowardly, he will not only be laughed at by others, but will also embarrass the Marquis Mansion.
Thinking of this, he straightened up his back again and said, "Feng Langjun, we people have worked such a miserable life to come to Nanzhong to find labor, isn't it just for a bite to eat?"
“In the past, when we went out, we had to work hard and there were casualties, but as long as we caught the labor, it was ours, and we didn’t have to spend extra money on food.”
"But this time it's different. The barbarian is here, everyone is trying their best, and they have to pay for more people. This doesn't make sense."
She is very articulate and speaks clearly.
He looked at the steward in front of him again and asked warmly, "What about your opinion?"
"If you want us to help defend the city, that's easy. But Feng Langjun has to agree. After guarding the city, he will share the labor with us according to the merits."
The man felt happy when he saw that Feng Yong didn't look angry at all, and quickly told him his plan.
At the same time, I thought to myself, everyone said that Feng Langjun was very clever, but it seemed that it was nothing more than that. He wanted our help and wanted benefits, but he didn't expect that I would see through it.
Feng Yong nodded and said, "What you said makes sense."
The man's face finally showed joy.
Then I saw Feng Yong motioning to Zhao Guang. Zhao Guang understood, suddenly stretched out his hand and grabbed him from behind neatly.
Feng Yong nodded with satisfaction, as expected of someone who has been with him for so long.
Then before the opponent could react, Feng Yong raised his foot and kicked him violently in the abdomen.
A sharp pain came from his stomach, and the steward couldn't help but arched his body.
Feng Yong felt dissatisfied and kicked him again. At the same time, he turned his face and cursed, "I'm giving you face? Huh? I'm telling you this to give you an advantage. You don't want it?"
“Do you want me to bring the person back from Wei County and deliver it to you to make you happy?”
“If you don’t want to, just get out of here!”
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How big a deal was the Southern Expedition?
It is directly related to the tranquility of the Han’s backyard.
Now Li Hui sent people back, and specifically asked Li Yi to come to Feng Yong and ask him to take people south to help.
Although he didn’t say it clearly, Feng Yong was not a fool, so how could he not hear the implication?
When the people from the Governor's Mansion led the troops south, they also specifically asked them to lead people to take care of the prisoners of war. This was obviously due to a shortage of manpower.
Of course, at the same time, he also wanted to let Feng Yong take Li Yi to get some credit. After all, Li Yi was now Feng Yong's right-hand commander. As long as Feng Yong went, Li Yi would naturally follow him.
If you can help, get credit, and get benefits, why not do it?
Not only must we do it, but we must also think of ways to do it safely.
It is a national matter, and it is also about the merits and benefits of my brothers. It is not a big deal to give up some benefits.
But I didn’t expect that there are still people who feel that they have not taken enough advantage and are still looking for trouble at this point. How could Feng Yong not be extremely angry?
Feng Yongyue became more and more angry as he spoke. He kicked him six or seven times, until he curled up on the ground like a cooked shrimp.
Feng Yong looked at him coldly, "Go back and tell Liu Liang that after I build up the Nanzhong industry, I hope he will not regret letting you be the manager of Nanzhong. By then, the Liu family will not There’s a tiny bit of share.”
"If he doesn't believe it and dares to stretch out a finger, I will chop off the whole hand. If he dares to stretch out a toe, I will chop off the entire leg! Get out!"
After Zhao Guang heard this, he directly dragged the person up and threw him outside the door.
When all the stewards saw it, they were secretly stunned. This Zhao family's second son, after all, is the son-in-law of Old General Zhao. How come he listens to Feng Langjun like this? Just do whatever you call it. Are you Feng Langjun’s dog?
At the same time, I felt as if I had heard some great news.
Does Feng Langjun really want to build a business in Nanzhong?
Thinking of this, everyone's minds couldn't help but start to get excited.
If anyone else had said this, it would have been a joke—what kind of industry can be done in the wilderness?
But Feng Langjun is different!
He is a gold-lettered sign that cannot be harder.
Look at Hanzhong, wasn’t it still a desolate place two years ago?
What about now?
The pastures and workshops, how many people now rely on them for food?
Just transporting grain to Nanxiang and selling it can make a lot of money!
Not to mention those who were the first to follow Feng Langjun to Hanzhong.
Aren't there just a few standing in front of you?
I heard that the Huang family and the Li family also had a relationship with Feng Langjun, so they turned over.
Everyone suddenly felt that it was right for the second son of the Zhao family to listen to Feng Langjun like this. If you can, put them on, they can lick more happily.
"Gudong", someone couldn't help but swallowed a mouthful of saliva - Nanzhong is in chaos. If Feng Langjun wants to open a new industry here, he will need a lot of manpower, right?
I don't expect to get much benefit. I just say that I will be like the old soldiers who went to Hanzhong. They have no worries about food and clothing, have a literate girl to warm their bed, and have two or three children. This life will be worth it.
"Who else?"
Feng Yong brushed the hem of his clothes as if there was dust on them, and asked with a calm face, "If anyone else has any questions, you can ask them directly and let's talk about it together."
No one said anything.
At the same time, he said silently in his heart, what should we talk about?
However, they also know that there will definitely be dangers in going to Wei County, but the benefits are greater.
In the past, wasn’t it dangerous to go south to catch laborers? And you have to bring your own dry food - dry food is very expensive.
The most important thing is that if you don't encounter barbarian attacks within a month, you have done nothing. If you change hands, you can earn fifty cents for one labor.
Where can I find such a good thing?
Moreover, Wei County has been recovered now, and there are soldiers from the Dudu Mansion in front of them. It is not very likely that it will be their turn to defend the city.
Most of the stewards came from the houses of powerful people in Jincheng. Which one of them has never been on the battlefield? Everyone knows the rules of guarding the city.
Unless there are really not enough soldiers guarding the city, people in the city will not be randomly selected to go up the city wall.
Even if the people in the militia are from the military, they will be prone to troubles due to insufficient cooperation.
The most likely thing is to let them help maintain the rules in the city.
As for the destruction of the city...how can you be afraid of death after eating this food?
Having started this business, do you still expect to get out unscathed?
The whole world has this kind of virtue, where can we retreat to?
After some calculations, everyone felt that seventy cents for a strong laborer was indeed a very reasonable price.
“I’m not forcing everyone to go, as long as they are willing to go, I will bring them to gather at the gate of Nancheng tomorrow at nine o’clock. I will wait there. I won’t wait until it’s late.”
Feng Yong would not push people too hard, "You don't have to bring anything else, but you must bring the guy who eats. Do you know what this guy who eats means?"
"The weapons you have on hand are your breadwinners, and the governor's house does not issue weapons."
There was a chuckle from below, and the atmosphere became a little more relaxed.
However, they finally let go of their last worries. Seeing this, Feng Langjun also wants to follow?
Feng Langjun has gone, so how could these young masters not go?
That’s so scary!
How can my own life be more valuable than those of these young men and gentlemen?
Those who don’t do it are fools!
Well, there's a fool right outside the door.
(End of this chapter)