Zhang Chen explained a few words to everyone and still let Zhang Fu be the county government's legal advisor. The rest of the people were doing the same as before.
This Zhang Fu is a treasure. In the future, whether it is recruiting soldiers or cultivating land, people are indispensable.
As for those officials, they are mixed. Before, they were just making a living under Zhao Xiong, and it was okay if they were not dedicated. But now he wants to accomplish great things, and he can't have people who are just eating and waiting to die.
However, the overall situation is still uncertain, and everything should be stabilized.
These people need to be led by a reliable person!
Zhang Chen was thinking about it, when suddenly the officials came to report that there was a man who called himself Gao Shun outside the county government asking for an audience.
Hey! Speak of Cao Cao, Cao Cao will come! Isn't this ready-made!
Zhang Chen hurriedly asked someone to summon Gao Shun to see him.
As Gao Shun entered the hall, he saw Zhang Chen standing with his hands behind his back, looking up at the plaque with the four characters "A Bright Mirror Hanging High" written on it.
Looking at his back, at this moment, Gao Shun seemed to feel that the person in front of him was not the same as he had known before, but had a kind of broad mind.
"You are here."
"I greet you, sir." Gao Shun clasped his fists and bowed.
Zhang Chen turned around and looked at Gao Shun, and found the surprise and solemnity in his eyes.
"Father Xiao, there is no need for us to be like this." Zhang Chen said, "Did the grain delivery go smoothly this time?"
"Don't worry, sir. The grain has been delivered. The owner of Qu Manor has sent two brothers to thank you. However, I heard about the market just now. I was worried about your safety, so I took the initiative to ask them to go back."
"It's okay, Father Xiao, you came at the right time. I was looking for you for something."
Before Zhang Chen finished speaking, Gao Shun frowned and said, "Sir, you acted too recklessly this time. Do you know how much trouble this will cause?"
After hearing this, Zhang Chen smiled slightly: "Father Xiao, do you think that I killed them wrongly?"
"That's not what I meant. Zhao Xiong and Huang Wenyi colluded with officials and businessmen to harm the people and committed all kinds of evil. They deserved to die. But if you kill them, you will inevitably bring disaster to yourself!"
"What if I tell you that I did it on purpose?"
"What...what!" Gao Shun was stunned for a moment and didn't understand.
Zhang Chen smiled and said, "Do you remember that I once said that being a businessman today may not mean being a businessman tomorrow? The world is in chaos now, and this is the place where heroes can show their talents. I predict that in a few years, there will be a chaotic world! By then, there will be many people who cross states and counties. If you can't find a place to settle down, how can you gain a foothold in the world in the future?"
Zhang Chen's few words made Gao Shun stand there in a daze.
He couldn't believe that these words came from a businessman.
Has he never really known this young master of the Zhang family before? His ambition is definitely not just to be rich!
"Xiaofu is a hero. In this chaotic world, it is time to show his strength. Although Zhang is a humble businessman, he also has the heart to support the Han Dynasty and stabilize the world!"
Zhang Chen's words were like thunder in the sky, which shocked Gao Shun.
How could Gao Shun not see the general trend of the world. Since the reigns of Emperors Huan and Ling, the government has been in disarray, and natural disasters have occurred year after year. The people have been suffering. Last year's Yellow Turban Rebellion made matters worse. Although the rebellion was quelled, the Han Dynasty was in a precarious situation.
Zhang Chen said that if he could not get a few years, the chaotic world would come. This was not groundless!
Could it be that he really had such a vision?
I have practiced martial arts for many years, just to gain fame and honor for my ancestors? But the court was so stupid that I had no way to serve my country, and I ended up living on the streets. Now I see that this person has lofty ambitions. If I help him with all my heart, why worry about not being able to make achievements and leave a name in history in the future?
Gao Shun's heart was slightly shaken. But he thought again. Zhang Chen was alone at the moment. He only had a small county of 100 miles. The people had not yet attached themselves to him. There was still a crisis to be solved. Whether he could really turn the danger into safety was still unknown.
So Gao Shun said, "Your Excellency has lofty ambitions, and I admire you very much. But have you ever thought about how to solve the current situation? Do you really intend to rely on Hua Tuo's advice? Have you ever thought about what to do if this fails?"
Zhang Chen smiled and said, "Father Xiao is joking. How can I put my life and property in the hands of others? If Dr. Hua can persuade the governor to stop the war, then everyone will be happy. In the future, we can defend the city and develop slowly, waiting for the right time. But if not, I will never sit and wait for death!"
"I would like to hear your plan."
Zhang Chen continued, "There are only 3,000 soldiers and horses in Wei County. If the governor insists on making things difficult, I will not take the mere 3,000 soldiers and horses seriously."
"You are too arrogant. There are no soldiers stationed in this county town, and there are only dozens of officials in the government office. How can you...Against three thousand people? "
Zhang Chen smiled: "There are three things to do now. First, open the warehouse to release grain and accept refugees. Zhao Xiong and Huang Wenyi colluded with each other before and hoarded a lot of grain. Take it out to help the people and absorb the refugees. "
"Sir, do you want to count on these refugees to fight against three thousand soldiers?" Gao Shun smiled, with a bit of mockery in his eyes.
"Don't underestimate them." Zhang Chen said seriously, "The most difficult thing to gather in the world is the people's hearts. The people can't afford three meals a day, and they have no food or clothing. As long as they have food to eat, it is a paradise. Once the county sends troops to encircle and suppress, they will naturally fight for this grain. Because they know that once Guangping changes its master, they will have to go back to the days of starvation. "
"But the people are untrained and unequipped, how can they be the opponent of the court's troops? "
"This is the second point, recruiting soldiers and forming a county army." Zhang Chen said, "Mobilizing soldiers is a big deal, and the governor cannot do it at will. Besides, we are not plotting a rebellion. The court is now full of the trend of selling official positions and titles. At worst, I will buy the position of county magistrate. To put it another way, even if the governor makes trouble, he will not use force rashly, but will only send officials to come and punish me. As long as we mediate more, we can still buy time. "
"Even so, how can the soldiers recruited in a hurry have combat effectiveness?"
"So there is a third one." Zhang Chen said, "This third one is Qu Yi. The 800 vanguards under his command are good at fighting and are more than enough to deal with 3,000 soldiers!"
"How do you know that Qu Yi will lend a hand?"
Zhang Chen smiled slightly and said, "First, he values righteousness. He regards the eight hundred pioneers as brothers, and he is willing to make friends with me, a merchant, for their food and grass. Since he has recognized me as his brother, he will not do anything to betray his loyalty. As for the second, haha, why do you think I asked you to deliver the food today? "
Gao Shun was stunned when he heard it, but soon he understood.
When the food and grass are delivered to Qujiazhuang, outsiders will know that Qu Yi and Zhang Chen have a deep friendship. Once Zhang Chen is questioned, Qu Yi will inevitably be suspected of being an accomplice!
Raising private soldiers is a very sensitive matter. If he is suspected of being an accomplice of Zhang Chen, I am afraid that the governor will be furious and will destroy Qujiazhuang together!
For the sake of the eight hundred brothers, Qu Yi can only choose to unite with Zhang Chen.
"Hey, I guess Qu Yi must be very regretful at this time and sent someone to go into the city with you."
Zhang Chen said faintly.
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