The heads of many families walked into the courtyard.
There is a stone table in the open space in the courtyard.
There were several stone stools beside the stone table, and sitting on the stools was a strong young man.
The young man exposed half of his body muscles, his hair was tied up casually and draped behind his back, and he was drinking tea leisurely.
“Songhua wine making, spring water sencha...”
Cao Su was so pleased with himself that he actually missed the pine flower wine in Pingcheng.
He looked at the many clan leaders arriving, without getting up, and pointed forward.
Indicate everyone to sit down and talk.
But no one sat down. When they came to Cao Su, they looked very excited.
"Captain Cao, you must accept our wishes!"
"If you don't accept it, I will hit my head to death on this stone table!"
The clan leader at the front hit the stone table with a "thud" and almost fell to his knees.
Although the people behind him despised his behavior, they hurriedly joined in for fear of falling behind.
"Captain Cao, what I am sending you is high-quality fire spirit amber, which can best promote the progress of a warrior's cultivation."
"Captain Cao, what I gave you is the first-class Kung Fu technique "Cang Dao". I heard that you love sword techniques!"
Cao Su accepted them one by one with a smile on his face.
He said slowly: "Don't be impatient, please sit down and talk slowly. I know your intentions."
When the clan leaders took a look, Cao Su seemed to be more talkative than expected.
Although this body of strong muscles looks a bit frightening.
"I am aware of the association's affairs. Let me tell you all that the president of the first Mining Association in Dengcheng is indeed me."
"According to the association's articles of association, the confirmation of the executive director must be approved by my seal."
"Although the association is a non-aligned alliance, it was formed under the leadership of a government like me, so the government will definitely be responsible for the association, lead it and lead it towards a brighter future."
Halfway through Cao Su's words, the clan leader below became even more excited.
The patriarch at the front is the head of the Zhang family, second only to the four major families in the city. He said seriously: "Master Cao, our Zhang family can also do the work of the executive director."
"Yes, our Li family can do it too!"
"Our Bai family is too!"
Cao Su pressed his hands and waited until their voices softened and they were no longer so excited.
He said unhurriedly: "According to the charter, the position of executive director must be evaluated once a year. In fact, being a director may not be a good thing."
"For example, in the assessment after one year, if you fail to meet the requirements, you will still step down from the position of director."
"Also for example, during the course of this year, it may be that due to one of your management mistakes, the attack on the city caused huge losses, then the assessment can be started in advance, which will make it even more embarrassing."
Cao Su first talked about some of the bad things about being a director, and poured a basin of cold water on everyone's heads.
this.......
The clan leaders looked at each other in confusion. Before they came, they had not heard that there would be any more tests!
"Of course, being a director, taking on corresponding responsibilities, and completing corresponding tasks will naturally bring you some corresponding advantages."
"These advantages may help your family achieve better development."
"I have a qualification review for the first director here. Let's check with Centurion Li Li in our army. If you can't meet the selection qualifications, please go back and work harder to achieve the basic goal as soon as possible."
Cao Su made it clear that being a director does not mean that you can do it if you want to, nor does it mean that everything will be fine if you do it.
Everything must be according to his rules and regulations.
It may be a little domineering, but at this time, no one feels out of place, including Cao Su himself being elected president.
Cao Su is the most powerful person in the city and has military power. If he doesn't take the position, who will take the position?
"Don't be in a hurry, sign up first, and then go back early to wash up and go to bed."
"Wait for another ten days or so. After the renovation of the mining building is completed, you can come to the building on time and wait. At that time, I will announce the list of the first directors and members."
Cao Su said a few words and began to issue orders to expel the guests.
Although the clan leaders were reluctant to give up, they did not dare to disobey Cao Su.
They had no choice but to get up together and leave the yard.
After these clan leaders left, Cao Su met with his subordinates Zhang Ke and Luo Yi.
"sit!"
Cao Su poured tea for Zhang Ke and Luo Yi.
The two sat down on three stone stools.
"Is there any news?"
Those clan leaders did not feel Cao Su's aura after his breakthrough. Zhang Ke and Luo Yi were masters in the realm of strength, so they immediately felt the violent aura from Cao Su's body.
Especially at close range, you can feel the explosive power contained in every inch of Cao Su's body.
The captain is getting more and more terrifying. This aura cannot be compared to even some mid-level strength realms, right?
Luo Yi answered first and said seriously: "Sir, I have received some news from Lingzhou."
oh?
Cao Su was refreshed.
After entering the city, Cao Su arranged for different people to go to different areas to collect information.
Mainly in two directions: south and north.
Luo Yi's spies were arranged to go to the direction of Lingzhou, and Zhang Ke's spies were arranged to go to the southern region.
"What's the news? Let me hear it."
Cao Su asked in a deep voice.
Luo Yi then told the collected news one by one.
"First, there is news about several major sects in Lingzhou. The Xuanyun Sect in Lingzhou released a news a few days ago, saying that the sect disciple Chu Qi disappeared for no reason, the spiritual lamp was extinguished, and he was suspected of being poisoned. I hope anyone with knowledge can help.
If you provide useful information, Xuanyun Sect will give you a certain reward."
After saying that, the two of them looked at Cao Su with wide eyes.
Why are you staring at me with your eyes wide open?
Cao Su spread his hands: "Who is Chu Qi? I don't know him."
Zhang Ke couldn't help but said: "Sir, the young Taoist who died outside the streets of the City Lord's Mansion a few days ago..."
Cao Su asked strangely: "Didn't the young Taoist who died a few days ago die together with Shi Tan, the lord of Dengcheng City?"
Luo Yi said solemnly: "There are rumors from the outside world that the city lord who ascended the city died at the hands of the rebels."
What does dying at the hands of the rebel army have to do with me, Cao Su?
This Xuanyun Sect is also funny. Don’t you know where your disciples have gone?
No, I saw that young Taoist priest before, as if he was here with a mission. If he is dead, shouldn't his sect follow the clues and come here?
Are you still posting a reward?
Cao Su didn't understand the reason, and there must be something hidden.
"The next message is about your family."
"Brothers have discovered that the two old men with Pingcheng accents and a small and exquisite woman you mentioned appeared in Xiangcheng, Lingzhou more than ten days ago, and no one has seen them since."
Lingzhou Xiangcheng?
Cao Su immediately sketched a map of Lingzhou in his mind.
There are seventeen large cities in Lingzhou, and Xiangcheng is one of the top cities. It is located in the southwest of Lingzhou, and should be hundreds of miles away from here.
Are your parents and sister-in-law so fast?
Either the spies found the wrong person, or what kind of transportation did they take?
Cao Su nodded and said: "Pay close attention and step up the investigation."
"Finally, there is news about the Battle of Lushan."
"The news of the Lushan Battle reached Lingzhou. It is said that a large number of rebels have invaded Yuzhou. Yuzhou is blooming on all sides. The rebel band closest to Lingzhou has rushed to Hucheng on the border of Lingzhou."
Cao Su frowned and said, "Did the Battle of Lushan have a result? Was the imperial court defeated?"
"No, the Lushan War is not over yet. The imperial court and the rebels have won and lost each other. However, there are more and more rebels in Yuzhou. Yuzhou is in turmoil. The imperial court is furious and sends General Right to lead another hundred thousand troops to put down the rebellion.
"
General on the right?
Cao Su's heart moved. Isn't the General's Palace on the right the same one that Wei Kai went to before?
I don’t know if Wei Kai will go to war with the army.
"There is no room for loss in Yuzhou. Once Yuzhou is lost, the rebels will have gained the foundation of the troubled times. If they want to quell it again, it will be as difficult as climbing to the sky."
Cao Su analyzed the overall situation and thought that the court was finally in a hurry.
Now the Lushan Army, the Yuzhou Army, and several armies are working together to suppress the rebellion.
Theoretically, the court should have recovered from the initial surprise.
After Luo Yi finished speaking, Zhang Ke followed up with some more news.
"The news came from the south that someone saw the commander and General Wang on the banks of the Qingluo River. The two men chased and killed a young man all the way to the Qingluo River."
"It's exactly the opposite of our route."
Cao Su was eager to go in the opposite direction with Wei Tao and Wang Meng. After hearing the news, although his face was calm, he was very happy inside.
After a long while, he sighed hypocritically: "I don't know how they are doing now. I have seen the man they are chasing, and his swordsmanship is also very sharp."
"It's all for the fight for the realm. The resources in the realm are so enviable."
Zhang Ke sighed. In the past, when a new realm appeared, it was a sensation for half of the Qianyuan Dynasty.
Nowadays, amid the turmoil, and the fact that this realm appears and disappears very quickly, the attention is much less.
But it still touches people's hearts.
"We still need to strengthen our investigation into the dynamics of the two adults."
Cao Su was very concerned about these two old bosses. The longer the delay, the stronger the feeling of seeking the "Cao" name from the rebel army.
"By the way, how is the recruitment in the city these days?"
Cao Su thought about the recruitment of the rebel army in the city, and expressed concern.
Luo Yi and Zhang Ke looked at each other, and then Luo Yi said dullly: "Sir, the recruitment in the city is not going very smoothly. Currently, only nine sergeants have been recruited for this purpose."
nine?
Not even double digits?
What do recruiters do for food?
When Cao Su heard the bad news, his face instantly fell.