Seeing that Pei Yuanshao spoke solemnly and everyone listened with solemn expressions, Cui Niupi ordered the guards to be on guard.
"In these days, on the one hand, we collected the defeated soldiers of the Yellow Turban Army, and on the other hand, Mr. Yan specially ordered people to inquire about news from all over Yizhou. The collection of the defeated soldiers was relatively smooth. When everyone heard that you were General Lei Gong and continued the incense of General Tiangong,
So they all defected to Yizhou. Among them, there is also a Yellow Turban force in Yizhou. Most of these forces are in the nearby Guanghan County, and their leaders are Ma Xiang and Zhao Zhi. These two people also know your reputation, so Mr. Yan recruited them a little bit.
They expressed their willingness to join us. Mr. Yan came here to ask for instructions whether to recruit them to Bajun as well?"
After hearing this, everyone lowered their heads and thought.
"Brother Pei, what do you think?"
Zhou Yuanfu asked rhetorically.
"Of course there is strength in numbers. Ba County has such a large territory, so it would be best for us to recruit them all in the name of recruiting troops."
Pei Yuanshao said without thinking.
"What do the other brothers think? Brother Cui?"
Zhou Yuanfu directly ordered the general.
"Well, I'm thinking about the purpose of eldest brother arranging me and Brother Xu Huang to go to Shangyong. I guess eldest brother wants to support the gangsters to respect themselves. I don't know if that's what it means. If that's what it means, then Ma Xiang and Zhao Zhi can't let go
They leave Guanghan County and leave them wherever they are, so that we have a reason to go to Guanghan County."
Zhou Yuanfu tried to figure out what Zhou Yuanfu meant and said.
"What does it mean to raise a bandit to show self-respect? I used to be called Jinfan Thief, does my brother-in-law also support me to show self-respect?"
Gan Ning didn't know why.
Zhou Yuanfu remembered that he had not discussed these rebellion matters with Gan Ning in detail, so he couldn't help but be cautious and said: "Brother Gan, I wonder what you think of this court?"
"The imperial court is a complete mess. Most of the men who follow me will not survive. Although I have some elements of nonsense in it, these men will not survive if they don't plunder. Originally they were just running boats.
The boatmen who were hauling goods, the court and officials were squeezing them one after another, leaving them with no way of living. They knew that by following me, they could get rich and drink spicy food, so everyone started playing tricks together."
"Since Brother Gan can think so, I won't hide anything from you. You also know that I have two identities. One is a descendant of the former Zhou Taiwei, and the other is that I am a close disciple of General Zhang Jiao.
.Whether it is a hatred of the country or the family, I am extremely disappointed with this court. Now, I am just dormant and trying to expand my power. When the storm comes, I will rise up and find a way for the people of the world to survive. To put it bluntly, I am still
I wonder if Brother Gan is afraid of rebellion?"
Zhou Yuanfu stared at him with burning eyes, looking forward to Gan Ning's statement. If Gan Ning had different ideas from his, they would have no choice but to break up.
"Haha, a real man should be so happy. I was afraid that I would be restrained everywhere when I joined the army. Now I am not worried. I was just a little thief before. What my brother-in-law did is a giant bandit. Following my brother-in-law is much more enjoyable than before!"
Gan Ning looked up to the sky and laughed.
"That being the case, we brothers can work together to defeat gold!"
Zhou Yuanfu also smiled when he heard this.
"Brother-in-law? My brother is married?"
Pei Yuanshao asked puzzledly.
Zhou Yuanfu couldn't help but get a headache when he thought of Miss Du and Ganmei. It would be too troublesome to explain this.
"I will discuss this matter with Brother Pei in detail later. Ma Xiang and Zhao Zhi will let them still operate in Guanghan County and let them contact the brothers in the sect. When the time comes, listen to my orders, wait for an opportunity to cause trouble, and send our troops to advance
Guanghan County creates opportunities."
"Okay, big brother, Mr. Yan also suggested the same. He asked me to ask your opinion first. It would be best if you agree with him. It seems that this is what he said. It seems that a gentleman can see what he thinks.
same."
Everyone laughed when they heard this.
"By the way, Brother Pei, how many troops did you bring this time?"
"I led three thousand people first, and many people have already sneaked into the city. Mr. Yan said that the personnel should not be too concentrated, so the soldiers we recruited this time were scattered throughout Yizhou. If my brother feels that it is not enough, then more
Recruit some people."
"Well, three thousand people are enough. Ba County is basically in our hands now. I can mobilize Zhang Lu's ghost soldiers and the barbarian soldiers at any time. I will explain the details to you later. Now, we
There are two things to do: the first is to recruit troops. All brothers, please bear the grievances of temporarily acting as military princes. First, recruit all these defeated soldiers to form combat strength as soon as possible. I will go to Cao Cao to ask for weapons and armor.
Yes. The second is to exploit the rich people in Jiangzhou. After all, raising soldiers costs money."
Zhou Yuanfu began to assign tasks.
"Hey, brother, I strongly agree with this. If we just spend money but don't make money, sooner or later we will be left with nothing. I can't wait to squeeze out the oil."
Hearing this, Cui Niupi couldn't help but beam with joy.
"Brother-in-law, our family is also a well-known wealthy family in Jiangzhou. When the time comes, I will ask my sister to contribute some more money, which will be used as a dowry."
Gan Ning lost no time and said.
Everyone laughed when they heard this. Gan Ning was still young at this time and was not fully consistent with the lone hero who led hundreds of people into Cao's camp in later generations.
In the following days, everyone worked separately. Guan Yu and the others trained the soldiers they had gathered, still referring to Zhou Yuanfu's training method in Heiniuzhai. Cao Qian admired Zhou Yuanfu quite a lot, and seeing that he was doing things steadily, he gave his full support and provided
Received a large amount of equipment.
Zhou Yuanfu and Cui Niubi were in charge of wool harvesting.
"Everyone, the main purpose of inviting you here this time is to discuss the matter of guarding against thieves. I think you must have heard that General Zhang, the commander of the Jiangji School, has withdrawn his troops back to Hanzhong. We can only rely on ourselves to defend Jiangzhou.
Already."
"Nowadays, the thieves are just outside the city, and it is difficult to resist them with the strength of our troops in the city. Therefore, I invite you all to come here this time to ask for your generous donation in order to raise military expenses and recruit troops to protect Jiangzhou!"
After Zhou Yuanfu finished speaking, everyone looked at me and I looked at you, but no one said anything.
At this time, Guan Yu, Gan Ning and others were also standing around, and Gan Mei also appeared in the hall, but she covered her face with a veil.
Zhou Yuanfu waited for a long time and felt embarrassed, so he continued: "You are all the leading figures in Jiangzhou. Protecting Jiangzhou means protecting your lives and property. Don't you understand this truth? The most painful thing in life, everyone.
Do you know what it is? It means that people have no money and haven’t spent it all!”
Everyone was still in the presence of the old god, and they were as silent as clay sculptures. If they were so easy to pay, they would have had their hair plucked out by the prefect.
Only Gan Mei laughed out loud, and then coughed solemnly, "General Zhou, the most painful thing for people is not that they run out of money and haven't spent it all."
"Oh, what's the most painful thing?"
"As long as you live, your money will be deceived."
As soon as Gan Mei's words came out, there was some laughter in the audience.
Zhou Yuanfu wondered in his heart that the thinking of ancient people was similar to that of modern people. This was obviously a joke he heard in a sketch. He didn't expect that Gan Mei was so quick in thinking that he could counterattack him in an instant. This Gan Mei is getting more and more interesting.
Already.
The atmosphere in the venue finally became livelier. Zhou Yuanfu ignored Gan Mei's teasing and continued: "You must have heard about my origin. Yes, I was born into a Yellow Turban thief. At this time last year, you guys were like this
The rich and powerful families were caught by us mud-legged people. Not only did they rob you of all your gold and silver, but they also had to kill them one by one and bleed them."
As soon as Zhou Yuanfu said this, people immediately whispered and discussed.
"However, don't be afraid. Thanks to the great grace of God, His Majesty has rewarded me with an official position, so now everyone can sit down and discuss it together. If everyone insists on not giving up a cent, then the thieves break the city and I lose my official position and have a small job. What about your wealth and life?
big."
This is a naked threat.
Several small and powerful families can no longer sit still. Zhou Cang is a habitual thief. If he joins forces with thieves outside the city and uses force, his family fortune will be at risk.
"I am the head of the Li family. Our family has been in decline for a long time, and only a skeleton is left. It's just selling pots and iron. Our family scraped together five hundred taels of silver. I hope General Zhou can keep us safe and get rid of the thieves as soon as possible.
"
A thin old man stood up and said.
"Oh, the Li family, according to your family's financial resources, even five thousand taels is not too much. If you only spend five hundred taels, you won't be able to sleep at night, right? Everyone here, we have different family backgrounds, too.
You know, if anyone is short of three thousand taels today, then there is no need to leave this door!"