Yang Duanhe couldn't help laughing "haha" and replied:
"How can I let a stingy man be appointed county captain?"
"If that's the case, wouldn't it be an overkill and a waste of natural resources?"
Shen Bing asked doubtfully:
"The general's implication is..."
Yang Duanhe explained:
"After the First World War, the King believed that our army lacked a navy, so he ordered us to form a navy."
"Chefu once trained soldiers to build pontoon bridges in Handan, and they seemed to know how to swim."
"So I want you to form a navy army. What do you think the stingy man wants?"
This was what Ying Zheng told him, and there was no need to let Shen Bing know that it was his intention.
Shen Bing suddenly became nervous. Was he going to train and lead his troops?
This is not a good thing!
Don’t say you don’t know how to do it, even if you know how to do it, you still have to be on the front line...
I was about to say no, but then I thought about it and sighed secretly.
I have always hoped to have my own power, and now is an opportunity.
Because if you want to be powerful, you must lead troops to the battlefield.
Although taking engineering troops to the battlefield is still going to the battlefield, there are still differences between engineering troops and regular troops.
If this continues, what will happen if you spend your whole life working in the engineering ranks?
So what if I can always be promoted to nobility?
He still doesn't have any power in his hands.
As the saying goes, wealth is found in danger. If you want to gain a foothold in this world, you will have to face this moment one day.
Thinking of Shen Bing, he cupped his hands towards Yang Duanhe and said:
"My subordinates obey the general's orders."
Yang Duanhe nodded with satisfaction:
"So good."
"From now on, you will be a naval captain."
"There are as many as 200,000 prisoners of the Wei army. You can choose as you like. Just come here and report them when the time comes."
Shen Bing couldn't help but be shocked:
"General, what do you mean...the navy was selected from among the prisoners of the Wei army?"
Yang Duan said "oh":
"Didn't I say that just now?"
"Alas, I am old and have lost my memory."
…
A black line appeared on Shen Bing's face:
You old thief obviously forgot on purpose, okay?
Are you just setting this trap because you're afraid that I won't agree?
But now that he had agreed, Shen Bing could not change his words and had no choice but to retreat.
The guards around you will definitely not give up, especially Yan.
Just kidding, Shen Bing had to face a group of Wei soldiers, and he, Shen Bing, was the "mastermind" who proposed a plan to flood the beams and destroy the Wei state. Wouldn't they tear Shen Bing alive when they had the chance?
But... isn't it enough to kill just a few people?
When he thought of this, Shen Bing walked around the camp without daring to move.
It wasn't until Yang Duanhe sent someone to urge him that he had to go with a few personal guards.
However, I was still feeling uneasy along the way, wondering how to subdue these Wei soldiers in the future.
However, the reality is not what Shen Bing thought...
As soon as the carriage entered the mountain col, it saw ragged and disheveled Wei army prisoners kneeling on both sides.
As soon as Shen Bing got off the carriage, he heard them shouting in unison:
"Subordinate, I have met my benefactor!"
Shen Bing was stunned on the spot for a moment.
Is this correct?
How could I be their benefactor?
At this time, Wei Wei stepped forward and cupped his hands towards Shen Bing and said:
"Wei Wei meets the captain!"
"My subordinates brought 200,000 surrendered troops to greet the captain."
"Please ask the captain to order troops!"
When he saw Wei Ya and Chen Bing, he guessed what was going on. It should be that the few words he reminded Wei Ya before had an effect.
In fact, Shen Bing really didn't think that was a "favor".
But since Wei Bing regarded it as "favor"... and the feelings were good, Shen Bing acquiesced.
At least he acquiesced in front of all the Wei soldiers.
When Shen Bing talked about this with Wei Wei in private, Shen Bing felt quite ashamed:
"General Wei, I'm just giving you a few words of warning. How can He De accept such a great favor?"
But Wei Wei didn't think so.
"The captain's words are wrong."
"Although the captain said only a few words, these few words allowed my 200,000 Wei soldiers to survive."
"There are even hundreds of thousands of family members."
"In addition, the captain flooded the Chu army and made it difficult for me, Daliang, to escape..."
"How can my subordinates not bear in mind such a great kindness?"
When Wei Yao said this, Shen Bing felt that it was really the case, so he became a little excited again.
It's just that the water attacks the beam...
Perhaps knowing that Shen Bing had this concern, Wei Wei continued:
"The captain does not need to worry about the water attack on Daliang."
"It's time for you and I to be our own masters. It's not the captain's fault that water attacks the beams."
"What's more, King Wei is so unkind that the people of Liang are worse than dogs. Now it's a blessing in disguise."
Shen Bing felt relieved after hearing this.
This is indeed the case in this era. It is really difficult to sort out what is and is not hatred on the battlefield.
Or, part of the reason why the prisoners of the Wei army and even Wei Wei changed into a positive mental state so quickly was that they knew the general trend was the trend and had no choice but to do so.
Otherwise... whoever dares to rebel will not have their family members beheaded as well?
Or, wouldn't being incorporated into the Navy be an opportunity to escape from the prison in this mountainous area?
Why not get rid of the fear of losing your life at any time?
But no matter what the reason was, at least it was done at this time.
As for the future, Shen Bing can only take it one step at a time.
Thinking of this, Shen Bing nodded and said:
"In this case, I won't talk nonsense anymore, business is more important!"
Wei Wei said yes, hesitated for a moment, then cupped his hands and said:
"Colonel, I would like to follow you around. I hope the captain will not mind my old age!"
Shen Bing hurriedly stepped forward to help Wei Wei up and said:
"The general's words are wrong. General Wei has always been wise and resourceful. Shen Bing has heard about it a long time ago."
"Now that he is willing to submit to Shen Bing's rule, Shen Bing can only feel happy and how dare he dislike it."
Wei Wei was overjoyed:
"Thank you Captain for taking me in!"
What Shen Bing said is true.
Shen Bing needs someone like Wei Wei who can shock and is familiar with these Wei soldiers.
If there is anything to worry about, it is that these Wei soldiers are all Wei Wei's old subordinates.
One day in the future... what will happen if these Wei soldiers only listen to Wei Wei and not themselves?
However, there is a saying that goes “Don’t doubt the people you employ and don’t use them suspiciously”.
Judging from what Wei Wei had done before, Shen Bing could conclude that Wei Wei was not this kind of person.
Otherwise, why would Wei Wei have been so loyal to the King of Wei before and even risked his life to steal the Guangwu Stream with only two thousand elite soldiers?
After Wei Wei got up, he asked for instructions:
"Captain, if we want to form a naval army, we must choose soldiers who can swim!"
"My subordinates have made some preparations before and prepared a roster..."
Shen Bing shook his head and said:
“No need to know how to swim!”
Then he asked again:
"How many cavalry are there among these two hundred thousand men?"
Wei Wei replied:
"Maybe ten thousand people."
Shen Bing asked again:
"How many people are good at riding and shooting?"