Chapter 211 Lin Ziran's face is really thick enough
In Ding Jiren's eyes, Lin Ziran was not a decent gentleman.
Gentlemen always talk but never take action, but Lin Ziran is always willing to use swords and guns.
He went there twice, and was pointed at a gun both times and almost didn't come back alive.
He was afraid that if he went again, it would be difficult to come back alive.
But the person who delivered the order shook his head and said: "No!"
After receiving the letter, Li Kun, commander of the Guang'an Second Army, prepared to send Ding Jiren to make a trip.
After Feng Haozhong received Lin Ziran's letter, he glanced at it briefly, then handed it to his confidant adjutant Jiang Xiaqing and said: "Do you think it's possible for us to pull him over? At any rate, there are thousands of troops.
Even if the strength is a bit lower, it can still play a certain role!"
Jiang Xiaqing shook his head: "The possibility is very small. I have met this person several times and sent people to collect some information about him. This person is very cautious and doesn't care about face."
"Before, the Sixth Brigade and the Temporary Brigade chased south, but he was not tempted at all by the two companies. At that time, the Sixth Brigade and the Temporary Brigade were fighting in Sanyang Town. Lin Ziran happened to be leading the army to Sanyang Town.
As a result, as soon as he found out that there was a battle ahead, he immediately led the troops to withdraw. Well, it is said that at that time he said that the weather was too hot and not suitable for fighting!"
"The weather is too hot? Haha!" After Feng Haozhong heard this, he couldn't help laughing: "Lin Ziran's face is really thick-skinned, and he dares to use such an excuse."
Jiang Xiaqing said: "This person says he is cautious and shameless, but judging from his humble position, he is not only a slicker, but also a slicker who is greedy for life and afraid of death. He will not easily put himself in danger."
"Now that the situation is so chaotic, it is impossible for him not to see the risks. In this case, it is extremely unlikely to pull him over."
Feng Haozhong said: "Despite this, his thousands of people are still of some use. You should think about it and write a reply to him, asking him to continue to guard Lianguan County, and then find a way to let him march into Pingdan.
county."
"Pingdan County?" Jiang Xiaqing was puzzled.
Feng Haozhong said: "Pingdan County produces coal, and its tax revenue from coal can rank among the top three in Luo'an County. Do you think he would be tempted by such a good place?"
"As long as he is tempted, he will find a way to move westward. By then he will be able to contain the Guang'an people, and also put some pressure on Zhao Song, who has been hiding in the northwest."
Jiang Xiaqing said: "It's just that with his character, even if he is tempted, he would not dare to cross the river and go west!"
But Feng Haozhong smiled: "He is an ambitious man. As long as there is a suitable opportunity, I am not afraid that he will not go westward."
"I'll give him this opportunity!"
"If he marches into Pingdan County, then the situation will be interesting!"
In the city of Luo'an County, Jian Liangzhi found his father after receiving the letter: "Father, this Lin Ziran probably suffered a lot of losses. Now he is under great pressure and wants to seek refuge with us. What should we do?"
Jian Minggang had never been in contact with him. Although he had heard of Lin Ziran, he was still relatively unfamiliar to him overall. He immediately said to Jian Liangzhi, the eldest son he valued most, "Tell me more about this person!"
Jian Liangzhi immediately told the story of his several contacts with Lin Ziran. After listening to it, Jian Minggang said: "This is quite a person. It took less than a year to add up, but he has already attracted thousands of people."
The troops and horses have established a firm foothold in Lianguan County."
Jian Liangzhi also agreed: "Yes, there are rumors outside that Lin Ziran is greedy for life and afraid of death, and is afraid of moving forward, but in the eyes of the child, this person is a capable and ambitious person. The child has tried several times to win him over to us.
I came here, but he declined them all!"
Jian Minggang said: "Rejected? Then why do you think he refused?"
Jian Liangzhi said: "My child thought he was being cautious. The situation in Luo'an is now chaotic. With his character, he will not get involved easily!"
At this time, Jian Minggang shook his head slightly: "You are still too young. That's not because he is cautious, but because the price you offered is not high enough!"
Jian Liangzhi wondered: "Isn't it high enough? When he only had more than a thousand people under his command, Ha'er had already promised him hundreds of thousands plus the position of county governor."
Jian Minggang said: "That's why I say the price is not high enough!"
"If my father's prediction is correct, this person is not cautious, let alone afraid of the current chaos, but he is not willing to let the hawk see the rabbit. There is no real benefit, so don't expect him to take the risk!"
"But as long as the benefits are big enough!"
When Jian Minggang said this, he thought for a few seconds and then said: "Go and persuade him again."
Jian Liangzhi asked: "What are the conditions?"
Jian Ming Gang stood up: "Tell him that as long as he is willing to lead his army south and join our army to cooperate with us in fighting, I, Jian Ming Gang, will give him three counties in the north of Luo'an, and give him the equipment of a division, plus 500,000 in cash. In the future
We can even give him the title of Sheriff of Guang'an County."
Hearing this, Jian Liangzhi couldn't sit still: "Father, wouldn't this be too..."
Before he finished speaking, Jian Minggang interrupted him: "Even if he is unwilling to lead the army south to fight immediately, as long as he stabilizes the situation in Lianguan County and does not interfere with the external situation, I will give him 100,000 in cash.
In addition, you can also give some guns and ammunition as appropriate."
These words made Jian Liangzhi even more surprised.
"Father……"
Jian Minggang looked back at his eldest son, whom he valued most, with a cautious expression: "You must remember that if you want to do great things, you must let your subordinates surround you willingly and work together to plan things together!"
"It's not coercion, but my willingness to fight with you!"
"If you are so petty and stubborn, how can you expect your subordinates to fight to the death for you?"
"Our family can't eat the pot of meat in Luo'an County, so we want to eat the most delicious meat, and the remaining soup bones can be shared with our subordinates!"
Jian Minggang's words made Jian Liangzhi think deeply!
At this time, Jian Minggang said again: "The situation is not very good now. We are in urgent need of new troops."
"If Lin Ziran dares to lead his army south to join us, it will greatly increase our chances of winning. If we win, then what we will get is the entire Luo'an County, so why not give him three counties!"
Jian Liangzhi finally nodded at this time: "I understand what my father means. I will go to Lianguan County in person tomorrow."
Jian Minggang didn't speak, but nodded: "Dress up in disguise, be careful here!"
After a discussion between the Jian family and his son, Jian Liangzhi disguised himself the next day and got on a private passenger ship heading north to Lianguan County.
Zhao Song from the northwest region also received a letter from Lin Ziran.
After receiving Lin Ziran's letter, Zhao Song read it several times and finally stood in front of the window and meditated!