Chapter 40 The Doormen
It takes time to recruit soldiers, maybe a month or several months.
Therefore, Liu Feng first went to pay tribute to Gan and say goodbye. Of course, Liu Bei also needed it.
The process is very simple, and even Gan did not show much reluctance. As a woman who has experienced too many storms, she knows what it means to be determined by a man.
After saying goodbye to his elders, Liu Feng took Zhang Dao, who had stayed in the prefect's mansion for a night, and ten elite soldiers, to the outside of the city.
Not far from the east of the city, there is a very small camping camp, which is very remote and far away from the road. There are also soldiers, so although occasionally passersby take a look at it curiously, they dare not get close.
Of course, this camp was where Mi Zhu placed a piece of supplies and money for Liu Feng to recruit soldiers.
After Liu Feng came here with his group, he came to the camp to meet a middle-aged man with his surname and name Zheng. He was an important assistant to Mi Zhu's tent.
Liu Feng also occasionally made some calls and handed over it.
Xu Zheng led Liu Feng and his group into the camp, pointed at the money and supplies, and counted them in front of Liu Feng.
Everything is in numbers.
"The major general is involved in military affairs this time. It is time for young eagles to soar in the sky, and they will definitely be proud of the sky in the future." After counting, Xu Zheng smiled and said to Liu Feng.
Mi Zhu gave Liu Feng a sum of money in private, which was entirely out of good intentions. He also hid it from Liu Bei, otherwise he would not have specially placed the baggage and money outside the city. He also sent soldiers and officials to take charge.
Of course, the one who stayed behind the guard was also a confidant.
Therefore, Liu Feng raised his fist with a gentle smile, "Thank you, Lord Xu, for your words."
"Haha." Xu Zheng smiled and looked at Zhang Dao, who was commanding the soldiers to carry the baggage, and said softly: "There is a way to recruit talents but not avoid relatives. I see that the Major General lacks the use of minor officials around him. I have a younger brother who is twenty-five years old and has not had a good time, but he is able to use it. He has traveled to the entire Jingzhou and Jiangdong. He has also been to Yizhou far away. I wonder what the Major General thinks?"
Xu was Mi Zhu's confidant, and for Mi Zhu's sake, he could not refuse him. Moreover, Liu Feng was indeed short of people around him.
What's more, people have an upward heart. They recommend their younger brother over because they are optimistic about themselves, set a line, and look forward to moving upward.
When you are in a turbulent state, how can you cut off your wealth and your career path and make a trace of hatred?
After pondering for a moment, Liu Feng smiled and said, "From nothing to be done, everything has to be done by yourself. It is very hard to follow me."
The implication is clear.
Xu Zheng's smile on his face became even stronger, and he raised his fist and said, "It's my blessing for the Major General to use his younger brother, so why not talk about hard work."
"So, I'll wait here for a moment." Liu Feng said with a smile.
"Major General, wait a moment, I will send someone to change my brother." Xu Zheng was overjoyed, raised his fist and left in a hurry.
Opportunities are for those who are prepared, even if they are a small official, they may be useful in the future. Looking at Xu Zheng's back, Liu Feng said silently in his heart.
"Major General, the baggage has been moved. Have you set off?" After a moment, Zhang Dao came to Liu Feng and asked softly.
Three hundred and fifty pairs of leather armor, three hundred and fifty spears, fifty long swords, fifty hard bows, and several arrows sounded a lot, but in fact there was only a little after loading the car.
There are more than 300 stones of grain, which requires a total of 15 vehicles to transport. In addition to tents, etc., there are a total of 50 vehicles.
Fortunately, Mi Zhu had already considered this. When equiping, he not only equipped a large car, but also dozens of coachmen. These coachmen followed Liu Feng in the future.
To raise three hundred elite soldiers, dozens of miscellaneous soldiers, including those who pull chariots, make rice, etc.
"Wait, that Lord Xu has recommended a colleague to me to you." Liu Feng stopped him with a smile. Speaking of this, Liu Feng was not afraid of Zhang Dao being too concerned. He was not a leisurely errand in charge of 300 people, and he didn't bother to have too many minor officials with pens.
What's more, after listening to Xu Zheng, Xu Tian should be familiar with many local customs and is suitable for being a disciple, rather than a minor official in the pen.
"No." Zhang Daoyingnuo said, standing next to Liu Feng and waiting quietly. His expression did not change at all.
Not long after, Xu Zheng walked in, followed by a man who was similar to him but ten years younger than him.
The man was dressed neatly, had a clean face, and had a steady look. If he was not a villain, Liu Feng had a good first impression of him.
"Major General, this is my younger brother Xu Tian." Xu Zheng bent over and bowed to Liu Feng, then pointed at the man behind him and said.
"Meet the Major General." Xu Tian also quickly stepped forward to pay homage.
"Yes." Liu Feng nodded and said, "You will be my subordinate in the future." Of course, the opponents need to understand, but not now. After Liu Feng said something, he turned his head to Zhang Dao and said, "Let's go."
Then Liu Feng raised his fist to Xu Zheng and said, "I will take it away, don't worry." Xu Tian bent down to Xu Zheng and bowed, "Goodbye to brother."
Xu Zheng didn't say anything stingy, but just smiled and nodded. He watched Liu Feng and others go west with dozens of big cars.
After walking for more than ten miles, Liu Feng looked at Xu Tian, who was riding a horse next to him, and seemed very silent. He asked with a smile: "I heard from Lord Xu that you have traveled to Jingzhou, Yangzhou, and Yizhou, and your knowledge should be very broad."
"You have reported to the Major General, and his subordinates have indeed traveled to Jingzhou, but Yangzhou is limited to Jiangdong, and Yizhou is limited to Hanzhong. There is no saying that he has a broad understanding, but he has some understanding of local affairs." Xu Tian replied with a fist.
Judging from this sentence, Liu Feng's impression of Xu Tian was a little better. Without saying enough, there would be no time to expose it. Xu Tian said this as a calm expression.
It means that this person does not look calm outside, but also feels calm inside.
However, what Liu Feng was most interested in was not this. What he was interested in was Hanzhong, which he spoke from Xu Tian’s mouth.
When Liu Feng thinks of Hanzhong, he can't help but think of some of the words Zhao Yun said. Although it happened three years ago, it seems to be yesterday for Liu Feng.
Remember to think in my heart.
"Oh? Then do you know Hanzhong very well?" Liu Feng asked urgently.
"Learn some." Xu Tian nodded.
"Do you know about the war horses in Liangzhou entering Jingzhou from Hanzhong?" Liu Feng asked this question immediately, and his eyes widened and looked at Xu Tian.
The look of expectation was very strong. He wanted to build a great cavalry for Zhao Yun and Shu Han for three years. However, in these three years he had no power, no conditions, no money. He could not do anything and had to wait.
But now he has military power and no longer sticks to Xinye. He has a thousand gold coins. He should be able to buy some horses.
The more Liu Feng thought about it, the brighter his eyes became.
Chapter completed!