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Volume Two: Unpredictable Chapter 227: Future Trends

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    It was night, in a certain house in Wen Mansion.

    The house was brightly lit, and there was a pot of boiling water and several teacups on the table.  Wen Han and Xi Long sat opposite each other, Xi Long's expression was rare and solemn.  [Registered members of Piaotian Literature recommend this work.]

    Because what they are discussing is the future direction of Wenhan Group.  Originally, Wenhan also invited Guan Yu and Xu Huang, but they seemed to dislike Xilong's arrogant character and politely declined with different excuses.  Let's just say that it's okay for Wenhan to make all decisions.

    Wenhan knew that Xilong's arrogant personality made his two arrogant brothers unhappy, so he stopped forcing him.  But Wenhan believes that as time goes by, the relationship between the three will gradually get better.

    "My lord, just as we and I analyzed just now, the world will not only be in chaos, but also in great chaos! In less than five years, the world will enter an era of feudal feudal rule.

    My lord, there is a place east of Hedong.  Hedong is the lifeblood of the world and a battleground for military strategists. It will become the heart of all princes in the future. My lord, it is better to prepare as soon as possible and accumulate strength to avoid being passive when the time comes.  "

    "I understand this. But how do you accumulate strength?"

    Xilong and Wenhan have already analyzed and determined some things that cannot be seen in the light.  Wenhan knew that people like Xilong didn't need to hide anything, because he could see it at a glance.

    So Wenhan expressed his thoughts and feelings to Xilong without reservation.  After Xilong learned about Wenhan's intentions, Xilong privately addressed Wenhan as his lord.

    Wenhan felt a little strange about this title. Although he allowed Xilong to call him by his first name, Xilong refused. The reason was that this title of lord could serve as a reminder and a spur.

    As a later generation, Wenhan knew that the Han Dynasty at this time could no longer achieve anything.  Sooner or later, the world will be in chaos. No matter what Wenhan thinks, this is something that cannot be changed.  And Wenhan now has many soldiers gathered around him, and their future and lives are in Wenhan's hands.

    As the leader of this group, Wenhan needs to be responsible for them.  Therefore, he must become a prince, so that the people of this group will have a future and survive in the troubled times when the princes will be divided in the future.

    As for Xilong, with his vision and intelligence, he has already analyzed the future direction.  When he confirmed that Wenhan was going to become a prince, his worries were relieved a little.

    The reason why he chose to follow Wenhan was that he was moved by Wenhan's character and righteous deeds, and he shared the same ambition with Wenhan.

    To realize that public opinion drives the world, the road is long and arduous, long and full of thorns, and Wenhan becoming a prince is just the first step.

    "Please, my lord, tell me everything about the power you hold beneath the surface. Only in this way can I decide where to start."

    Xilong knew that Ping Wenhan, who was born in a humble family, could achieve great power in this world, and of course he had a lot of trump cards.  Xilong's words hit the nail on the head and went straight into the core of Wenhan's power.

    However, Wenhan did not hesitate to tell them all.  These include the gambling house opened in Hedong. From this capital income, the gambling house is used to secretly recruit people, the combat power of the Black Wind Cavalry, and some of the troops hidden in Jie County.  Tell Xilong everything without missing a beat.

    Xilong felt moved in his heart. He had only been here for a day, and Wenhan dared to tell him these secret cards that were related to the lifeblood of his power.  This unconditional trust made Xilong shout that he made the right choice.

    "So, a rough calculation. The lord has about 12,000 troops. The generals who are good at fighting are Xu Gao and Pei Zhou. Among them, the three generals Guan, Xugao, and Pei Zhou are all talented commanders. The two generals Pei and Zhou can serve as vanguards.  use.

    In terms of funds, gambling houses can support it for a while.  But troubled times are coming, and it may be impossible to rely on the income from gambling houses to support the expenses of one force in the future.  Therefore, the lord had better find a second way to make money as soon as possible.

    Although the lord¡¯s military strength is not large, as the lord said, most of them are elite soldiers.  In terms of military strength, it is still sufficient.

    The background of the lord is not similar, Cao Mengde is like the Yuan family in Runan.  They came from a wealthy family. After arriving in the territory, all they had to do was raise their arms and with the cooperation of the forces behind them, it was not difficult to gather troops.

    Fortunately, the lord's soldiers and horses are all elite troops, so we don't have to worry about these troops.  The lord only needs to train these twelve thousand soldiers and improve their combat effectiveness.

    "However, these twelve thousand troops will definitely not be enough in the future, but fortunately, the Holy One has ordered the lord to eliminate the surrounding rebellions. The lord can secretly subdue the rebels and increase the number of troops. It is best within five years."?There are thirty thousand troops.  In this way, we will have the strength to challenge other princes.

    But these are not things I need to do immediately.  If you want to develop, you must first stabilize it.  The identity of the lord means that after you take office in Hedong, you will not be as smooth sailing as Cao Mengde and the Runan brothers, and you will definitely encounter many difficulties.  The Lord first wants to stabilize the area east of Hedong before making other plans.

    Well, what I just said is that there are three priorities. In order of urgency, we should first stabilize Hedong, then eliminate the chaotic forces, increase our military strength, and then find a financial path that can support the operation of our forces.  "

    Wenhan nodded happily. Xilong was indeed a talented person, and his analysis was thorough and to the point.  Wenhan filled a cup of tea for Xilong, and Xilong was not polite, picked up the teacup and drank it all in one gulp.

    After Xilong put down the teacup, Wenhan asked again.

    "According to Zhicai's theory, stabilizing Hedong is the top priority, but how should I stabilize it?"

    Xilong's eyes flashed, his energy concentrated instantly, and he said two words seriously.

    "Exchange blood."

    Wenhan is not bad at resourcefulness. He already understands some of Xilong's words without saying them too clearly.  After Wenhan heard the word blood transfusion, he immediately pondered.  This is a big project and extremely difficult to implement.

    "In Hedong, 80% of the people with real power are officials from wealthy and aristocratic families. These people only care about their family and their own interests. They are like rice-boring insects, causing hundreds of harm to Hedong without any benefit. My lord, if they are not eliminated, what will happen in the future?  Hedong will be in trouble because the Lord is not the Lord of Hedong at all!"

    Xilong¡¯s words made Wenhan tremble.  Wenhan's face suddenly darkened.

    "In this case, these people have to take it. However, the families behind people like Zhicai are very important in the Hedong area. Regardless of the land they own, private soldiers or their family business, they are all in the Hedong area.  So it¡¯s the key to being able to turn away. If we fall out with them, I¡¯m afraid the whole Hedong will be paralyzed.¡±

    "Of course I have thought about this a long time ago. There is a plan that can temporarily paralyze them. At that time, the lord will use the autumn wind to sweep away the fallen leaves, reducing their power and influence, and turning them into toothless tigers.  ¡±

    "What's the plan? Zhicai tell me quickly."

    "They are promoted openly and secretly! My lord can give these people some insignificant official positions with no real power. On the surface, they have been promoted, but in fact, the power in their hands has been taken away by the lord. When the time comes, my lord will take over from you."  Promote some capable people under your command and occupy their positions, and then you can gather the power of these people in your hands. "

    "This is just a temporary measure. If we wait for them to react, won't they still cause trouble?"

    "Haha, lord. My plan is just to buy you time and take away the power from their hands. My lord must quickly increase your strength. In troubled times, no matter how much land, gold and silver are, they are more valuable than no troops. As long as the time comes  , the lord has sufficient troops. If these people want to rebel, they must also weigh their strength.

    However, the Lord secretly took over their land and relaxed the policy to attract a group of merchants from other states and counties.  At the same time, the lord can also secretly train some small businessmen to make them rich men.

    By then, these wealthy people will have no land, cannot influence their lord commercially, and will not dare to rebel against the lord who has a large army. In order to survive, they will naturally bow to the lord.  "

    "Haha, good! Zhicai is indeed my brain."

    Wenhan's brows widened. How to rectify Hedong has always been a worry on his mind. Although he also had some plans, they were far inferior to Xi Zhicai's sharp plan.  What Xi Zhicai said just now can be said to have cleared up all the thoughts in Wenhan's mind that were about to twist into a ball.

    After that, Wenhan and Xilong talked until late at night. Wenhan's high regard for Xilong allowed Xilong to let go. He made almost all arrangements for the direction of Wenhan Group and the general things to be done in the next three years.

    The day of taking office was getting closer and closer. Wenhan greeted Xilong with a five-horse chariot and the courtesy of a royal master. Surprisingly, it caused a frenzy to enter the officialdom among the poor people.

    Many scholars from poor families who were hesitant or secretly observed flocked to the Wen Mansion to become officials.  Compared with Wenhan's surprise and confusion, Xilong received these scholars for Wenhan with a determined attitude that he had expected.

    As a result, Guan and Xu were no longer as unkind to Xilong as before.  They are not clumsy people. This completely different situation must have changed because of Xilong's joining.

    ¡°Perhaps, his arrogance that day had some profound meaning.
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