SFS Chapter 135 Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Cardamom Branch
Chapter 135 Crouching Dragon and Phoenix Cardamom Branch
"Uncle Wang, you are too polite. Today is a family dinner, so don't be polite. I am the junior and you are the elder, so we can chat casually. I am also new here and have many things I need to ask you," Sister Xiaowan started chatting casually after serving tea.
Wang Lanzhi was also taken out to play by Sister Xiaowan. After all, she was only a 12-year-old girl, and it would be boring for her to sit here and chat.
"Sir, I have figured it out these few days. I, Wang, have decided to follow you around. My Wang family has been doing business for generations, and now we are wealthy. We have business operations all over northern Sichuan. But what's the use of accumulating so much money? My business in Enyang was robbed by bandits overnight. It was you who came to save the loss. Besides, your reputation is also well-known in Baizhang area. I have personally been to Gaocheng and Lianghui Temple under your jurisdiction. That is my ideal kingdom. If you don't mind, I am willing to donate all my property", Wang Shuwen performed a heartfelt performance, and he was about to kneel down. Du Chenyu was shocked and hurriedly asked He Cunyi to hold him back.
"Uncle Wang, I completely understand your intention. Today, I, Du Chenyu, am fortunate to have your help. I am also like Liu Bei who met Kong Ming and Zhu Yuanzhang who met Liu Bowen. Of course, I cannot compare with Liu Xuande and Mingzu, but I can promise that I will stick to it for the sake of our career. I am in urgent need of talents in financial management. Uncle Wang, your joining is like a timely help. You will be responsible for financial, banking and money-banking matters in the future." It was indeed the first time that Du Chenyu met the first person who was willing to spend all his money to support a person's career. He could not be stingy. This was just like the Mi family supporting Liu Bei in the Three Kingdoms period.
"This is the eldest son Wang Baichuan. He has always been interested in military affairs. When he saw the neat military appearance of the guard team a few days ago, he knew that this was his destiny, and he would follow the young master into battle in the future," Wang Shuwen continued.
"Okay, Brother He, you can take Brother Wang with you to handle military affairs. After training him for a period of time, send him to a military academy. After he graduates, he will be able to command an army on his own," Du Chenyu immediately arranged.
"Thank you, sir, for your cultivation," Wang Baichuan stood up and saluted.
They also chatted about some homely topics. Finally, Wang Shuwen recommended a few people to Du Chenyu. One was Yang Maogong, a local scholar from Changchi, who was teaching in Qingyun Village, and the other was Pan Yun, a strategist he had taken in. Both of them were very talented, and it was Pan Yun who strongly advocated coming here today. He just said, "He who wins the hearts of the people will win the world, and he who has rules will have order and scope." The Du family army currently has both of these qualities, but they are still very immature.
When Wang Shuwen was hesitating, Pan Yun added, "It's easy to add flowers to a brocade, but it's difficult to help someone in need. Think it over carefully, boss." This sentence also strengthened Wang Shuwen's decision, but he just didn't want to go with Wang Shuwen.
Du Chenyu knew the key to the problem too well. Even if he was talented, he still needed to visit the thatched cottage three times. The arrogance of scholars was always there. Wang Shuwen only commented on Yang Maogong, saying that he was well-read and meticulous.
Du Chenyu would definitely not give up on these two people. He immediately went to invite He Cunyi and threatened to catch them back even if he had to. Du Chenyu would not do such fussy things.
At noon, Wang Shuwen had a simple lunch with Du Chenyu and He Cunyi. In the afternoon, He Cunyi invited Pan Yun back. After the conversation, Du Chenyu knew that this was a strategic talent, so he recommended him to Shen Shiyu for inspection and use. Du Chenyu would use talents, but they must be inspected and their files must be checked. If there is a spy lurking around him, then things will be serious.
As for Yang Maogong, Du Chenyu decided to hold off for the time being and just send someone to monitor him until their policy agenda was fully rolled out. If Yang Maogong agreed, he would surely come to join them soon. If he disagreed, there was nothing that could be done, after all, a forced melon would not be sweet.
On the morning of December 12, the news that Cai E, Li Liejun and Tang Jiyao declared independence in Yunnan and launched the National Protection War came back. Du Chenyu held the information in his hand and continued to lie on the bed. Even if this telegram started a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, it might also be the beginning of destruction. It is very likely that this career will be destroyed in the war. After all, he is just like an egg against a stone in front of tens of thousands of troops with only a few thousand people. The key is that the northern Sichuan area will become the intersection of the northern and southern warlords in the later period, and the exchanges will be frequent.
How can we stay safe in the midst of war and at the same time take advantage of the opportunity to grow stronger? What should we do?
Du Chenyu remembered that Liu Xiang grew rapidly in this war and became the King of Southern Sichuan, and later became the King of Sichuan. "Okay, from now on, we will fight whoever Liu Xiang fights, and follow him to change sides." Du Chenyu couldn't remember who was reliable among so many kings in Sichuan, but Liu Xiang was definitely always right.
I remember that Liu Xiang was still a firm supporter of the Beiyang Army. Therefore, at this stage Du Chenyu decided to continue supporting the Beiyang Army and wait for the right opportunity to switch sides and transform it into the National Protection Army and then the National Protection Army.
"Immediately inform all parties to first strengthen military preparations for war without any delay.
Second, they focus on hiding their strength, and all soldiers try to hide their training as much as possible;
Third, we will speed up the reinforcement and construction of various passes. We will no longer carry out comprehensive agricultural infrastructure construction this year, and focus our efforts on preparing for military defense.
Fourth, tell Baizhang's father to clear the Support Fort as quickly as possible, of course, make as little noise as possible so as not to cause any additional conflicts, and build solid fortifications to form a double defense with Baishui Pass;
Fifth, Hu Haisheng and Huang Kunyang of Enyang were ordered to build fortifications and implement ladder defense in the border area south of Wufeng.
Sixth, all localities must wipe out all bandits and resistance forces within their borders to ensure the stability of people’s livelihood, without any mistakes.
Seventh, all levels must obey the orders of Beijing, Chengdu, Dao, and County, and must not contact the Revolutionary Party privately, and must support the authority of President Yuan.
Du Chenyu issued seven military orders in secret, especially the last one which confused everyone. They had been engaged in revolutionary cause, but they had to maintain the imperial power. Some of them did not understand, but they did not question it. Everything of the Du family army was won by Du Chenyu, and his authority was unquestionable.
All places gradually calmed down. Changchi recruited more than 500 garrisons and trained in batches in various guards. Wang Lanzhi also came to play from time to time. She and Xiaowanjie gradually became sisters. However, Wang Lanzhi was well-educated since childhood and studied in a private school every day. She was a gentle and lovely girl and everyone liked her very much. As a result, she gradually became familiar with Du Chenyu and looked for him to play when she had nothing to do. After all, in Wang Lanzhi's eyes, Du Chenyu and she were both children, but Du Chenyu knew everything. She looked at Du Chenyu with some admiration.
"Brother Yu, take me out to play", Wang Lanzhi now starts to call Du Chenyu brother. Why does she call him brother? In her eyes, there is nothing Du Chenyu can't do. As long as she finds him, he will do it for her.