Xu Ran also knew that if Fan Kuai did not show convincing skills, it would be difficult to convince these people. Even if they were forced to surrender to Fan Kuai due to his own intimidation, Fan Kuai's orders would probably go in one ear and out the other in the future.
Therefore, Xu Ran decided to let them compete in martial arts, and whoever wins will become a captain of thousands. This is a typical example of respecting military force, and several centurions also agreed.
Fan Kuai was very excited. He didn't expect that he was just a commoner, but the other party thought so highly of him that he not only wanted him to be a captain of thousands, but also said that he would become a victorious general in the future.
Fan Kuai was very excited and secretly swore in his heart that he would not let King Xu down.
Xu Ran left, leaving the venue to a few of them. The first centurion to appear was Wang Han, who had been Zhang Liu's lieutenant for many years and could equal ten to one.
Wang Han said with contempt on his face: "Fan Kuai, right? Let's take action."
Wang Han followed Zhang Liu through war, and had to fight and kill bandits around Peng County. He had rich fighting experience, so naturally he looked down on common people like Fan Kuai.
Fan Kuai walked out without saying anything.
Neither of them were allowed to use weapons, but competed with bare hands, comparing strength and skill.
Wang Han spread his hands and grabbed Fan Kuai's hands respectively. At the same time, he hooked Fan Kuai's foot with one foot and tried to knock Fan Kuai to the ground.
But soon, Wang Han felt something was wrong, because he tried his best to catch Fan Kuai off guard, but found that Fan Kuai was not moving at all.
"So strong, as big as an ox." Wang Han looked at Fan Kuai in surprise.
"Haha, it's just this little strength, it's really useless." Fan Kuai snorted coldly, mercilessly, he decided to show off in front of Xu Ran.
"you..."
When Wang Han heard Fan Kuai's words, his face turned red.
"Haha, it's my turn to take action"
After Fan Kuai finished speaking, he turned from defense to offense, and then used both arms hard. Wang Han uncontrollably rushed towards Fan Kuai. Fan Kuai ducked away, and with a pull, Wang Han's center of gravity was unsteady and he fell to the ground.
"you lose"
Fan Kuai looked at Wang Han and said.
All the centurions around looked at Fan Kuai in great surprise. They never expected that Fan Kuai was so strong. You must know that they are also centurions, and they know Wang Han's combat prowess very well.
But Wang Han turned out not to be Fan Kuai's enemy.
"King Xu, it was the last general who lost."
Although Wang Han's face looked ugly, he was convinced. He stood up and said to Xu Ran angrily.
Xu Ran was very satisfied with Fan Kuai's expression. The opponent was much stronger than Wang Han. Wang Han was directly led by Fan Kuai. Then he looked at the other centurions and asked lightly: "Who else among you wants to take action? Challenge
Fan Kuai?"
The few remaining centurions looked at me, and I looked at you, and finally shook their heads.
Their strength was similar to that of Wang Han, and even Wang Han lost so easily. Their attempts to go up just made them more laughing stock, and they all gave up the challenge.
"Okay, Fan Kuai will be the commander-in-chief from now on, commanding your generals," Xu Ran said.
"The villain obeys orders"
Several centurions quickly agreed.
"Fan Kuai, I'm very optimistic about you, I hope you won't disappoint me," Xu Ran looked at Fan Kuai and said calmly.
"Prince Xu, I will definitely not disappoint you," Fan Kuai said with great excitement.
"Take Fan Kuai down, arrange a good address, and reward him with a hundred taels of silver," Xu Ran said.
If you want Fan Kuai to be sincere and sincere, you will naturally need favors. When the words fell, Fan Kuai was a little dumbfounded, and then expressed his loyalty to Xu Ran: "King Xu, I, Fan Kuai, will only be loyal to you from now on. I am willing to do everything for Prince Xu, even if I die."
Fan Kuai burst into tears.
He was a common man selling dog meat in Peixian County. He could not earn a few taels of silver from selling dog meat in a year, but now King Xu rewarded him with a hundred taels of silver. Fan Kuai had the urge to cry.
"Go down." Xu Ran waved his hand.
Afterwards, Fan Kuai left with a group of soldiers.
Xu Ran only left about twenty people in Lu Gong's residence, and requisitioned several houses in Pei County for the remaining people to live in. Originally, the officials of Pei County wanted to collect money.
But seeing the heavily armed soldiers, I didn't dare come to collect money.
The incident in the Lu Mansion spread all of a sudden, and celebrities in Pei County were all speculating about who the so-called King Xu was. However, when everyone approached the Lu Mansion, they were stopped by soldiers and were not allowed to move forward.
Therefore, Xu Ran's identity seems quite mysterious in Peixian County.
There is another thing that is also spreading in Peixian County, that is, Fan Kuai, who was famous for selling dog meat in Peixian County, was actually reused by King Xu.
He no longer sells dog meat, but becomes a captain of thousands under King Xu, commanding the soldiers of a thousand-man army.
This incident spread widely in Peixian County and caught the attention of interested people. Fan Kuai suddenly gained many relatives who were beyond his reach, and they all came here because of his fame.
Fan Kuai was so annoyed that he asked his men to stop these people.
However, a man came to see Fan Kuai, and Fan Kuai met him.
That is Liu Bang.
Although Liu Bang was a gangster from Peixian County, he had deep friendships with many people, including Xiao He, the magistrate of Peixian County, and Fan Kuai, who sold dog meat.
Liu Bang and Fan Kuai have a relatively good relationship.
So his subordinates notified Liu Bang to ask for an audience, and Fan Kuai met immediately. At the same time, he prepared food and wine and invited Liu Bang to drink.
"Brother, you are still very powerful. You have become a captain of thousands of people. I am very envious of you." After drinking for three rounds, Liu Bang said with emotion.
"Everywhere, it's all supported by King Xu," Fan Kuai said modestly.
"By the way, who is King Xu and why did he appear in the Lu Mansion?" Liu Bang asked Fan Kuai about Xu Ran's origins, and then he was shocked and said: "Is the other party also doing it for the eldest daughter of the Lu family?"
"Mr. Lu has been indifferent to me these days. Could it be because of this?" Liu Bang frowned and twisted his eyebrows into the Chinese character "Sichuan".
"Brother Liu, please stop guessing. It is said that King Xu likes the second lady of the Lu family," Fan Kuai said from the side.
"So, the other person is my brother-in-law," Liu Bang said with a smile as his brows widened.
After a pause, Liu Bang frowned again and said: "This brother-in-law is really too much. I wanted to go to Lu Mansion to visit the eldest daughter of the Lu family these days, but his soldiers stopped me from entering. It is really unreasonable."
It must be said that Liu Bang was very thick-skinned, and he seemed to regard himself as Lu Fei's husband.
Fan Kuai remained silent beside him.
"Hey, by the way, Fan Kuai, can you please intercede for me in front of King Xu and let me find an official position in his hands. I can be a centurion. After all, he is my brother-in-law." Liu Bang mentioned
A 'little' request.
"This..." Fan Kuai felt a little embarrassed.
"Fan Kuai, with our many years of friendship, you are not even willing to help me with this little help." Liu Bang frowned and said, and then said in an aggressive tone: "Now that you are rich, you look down on me, Liu Bang."
Fan Kuai is a typical person with well-developed limbs and simple mind. When Liu Bang was so stimulated, he repeatedly patted his chest and promised: "Brother Liu, I will go to see King Xu tomorrow and tell you."
"Then Liu Bang, thank you very much in advance," Liu Bang said with clasped fists in thanks.