Published at 24th of November 2024 4:02 pm

Chapter 6269: Buying People’s Hearts

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Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

This was quite difficult to handle.

Initially, he thought the other party was a miser and planned to find a few good hands, sneak into the Huang family at night, and capture Master Huang first. Then he would persuade him, and it would be an easy task.

Now, it seemed that this plan was not feasible.

However, he did not have enough manpower, so the decapitation operation could still be preserved.

He then asked about Huang Jiulang’s hobbies and weaknesses.

“The brothel!”

Jian Wushuang squinted his eyes slightly.

Sure enough, neither heroes nor tyrants could resist the allure of a beautiful woman!

Based on this weakness, he could devise his plan.

“One Ear, find a few clever fellows and come with me to Shunshui Town tomorrow!” Jian Wushuang said with his hands behind his back.

“Yes!”

One Ear agreed without hesitation, but he was puzzled in his heart.

If they only brought a few people to Shunshui Town, it would be fine for reconnaissance, but if they made a move, they wouldn’t get close. Although he knew Jian Wushuang’s swordsmanship was extraordinary, he didn’t think Jian Wushuang could fight a hundred on his own.

After sending One Ear away, only Jian Wushuang was left alone.

Now everyone was busy with their own affairs.

Shajia Town was becoming more stable and prosperous.

The next morning.

Jian Wushuang had just stepped out of the Ju Sha Tower when he noticed that yesterday’s tents had all disappeared.

Outside, it was unusually quiet.

He pulled someone over and asked, only to learn that everyone had been taken by Xiang Yang to the warehouse to move the military supplies.

All the supplies taken from the small pier and Sha Family Mouth were being moved out.

These things had to be sent to Qingshu Town in advance.

People could arrive later, but the goods had to be faster.

Otherwise, the process would be delayed.

Suddenly, Shajia Town had an influx of more than ten thousand people, and all the expenses were pressed on the small pier.

Every day when they opened their eyes, they needed to spend thousands of silver taels.

This made Wang Lun very distressed.

So he handed the accounts to Iron-faced Liang Chen’s brother-in-law to manage.

Out of sight, out of mind.

As for personnel arrangements, Jian Wushuang had no strong opinions; his matters were more important now.

Without eating, he went straight to the inn.

There was still an important guest here.

“Jian Wushuang, when are you going to let us go?”

The guest seemed unhappy, glaring at Jian Wushuang.

This guest was none other than Tang Erhu, whom he had knocked off his horse yesterday.

“We’re all on the same side now, why still act so distant!” Jian Wushuang walked towards him indifferently, found a seat, sat down, and looked at the table full of good food, pretending to be concerned, “How is it? Is the food to your taste?”

“Hmph, stop trying to cozy up to me. It’s useless unless I see Coach Yang!” Tang Erhu turned his head away.

At this moment, Iron-faced Liang Chen happened to bring in Coach Yang’s youngest son, Yang Sheng.

Upon seeing Coach Yang’s son, Tang Erhu couldn’t sit still.

“Junior Yang, what are you doing here?”

Before the scholarly Yang Sheng could speak, Jian Wushuang explained in advance, “I brought him over. From now on, Brother Yang will also be stationed at the small dock… No, at the Coastal Guard. Also, your eldest brother Tang Daqian will come today, along with your sister. They will all be working in the Coastal Guard in the future. Your mother is getting old, so I couldn’t arrange anything for her, but I have found two clever young girls to take care of her. By now, they should have already left Yongcheng.”

Such detailed arrangements were made by him as soon as he returned from Qingshan Town.

Tang Erhu was also stunned by his meticulous planning, his mouth agape.

Now he had no choice but to comply.

Having been captured twice by Jian Wushuang, Tang Erhu took a deep breath, stood up, and clasped his fists toward Jian Wushuang, saying, “Subordinate Tang Erhu, pays respect to the Second Leader!”

As he stood up, the dozen or so confidants he had brought with him also stood up and bowed to Jian Wushuang.

This made Yang Sheng, who had just met him, very impressed, and even the iron-faced Liang Chen was full of admiration for Jian Wushuang’s methods, though they were ultimately mere mortals.

Capturing a military brute was too easy for Jian Wushuang.

He just needed to cater to their interests.

“We’re all on the same side, no need to be so formal. Come, let’s have breakfast together. There are still things to do later!”

Jian Wushuang casually gestured for everyone to sit down.

“If there’s anything you need me to do, just let me know. Don’t mention just a meal, even going to the battlefield is nothing!” At this moment, Tang Erhu no longer had his previous arrogance.

He had no choice as Jian Wushuang had arranged everything for his entire family so perfectly that he had no reason to resist.

Besides, he was not valued in Yongcheng before. If it weren’t for Instructor Yang, he wouldn’t even have made it to a captain in Qingshan Town.

Being a captain was just a nominal title.

In Yongcheng, the four major captains each held significant power, while he had only about two hundred men.

Now, they had all been summoned by Jian Wushuang.

“No rush, let’s eat first!” Jian Wushuang pressed his wrist down.

He was not in a hurry at all.

After breakfast, Iron-faced Liang Chen took his brother-in-law to continue familiarizing himself with Shajia Town.

This would be their base in the future.

The rear base would be Qingshan Town.

Now, they still lacked a granary.

He wasn’t the only one taking action.

The mountain lords he had arranged a few days ago were also expanding their influence.

The Coastal County, located at the rear of Jiang Country, was becoming unstable.

Originally, it was a retreat route for the powerful families of Jiang Country.

Now it was chaotic, and they were the most anxious.

Especially in Yongcheng, which was in a state of turmoil.

But all this had nothing to do with Jian Wushuang.

He had blocked the waterway, so they had to take the land route.

And the land route was blocked by Qingshui Mountain.

Even if Qingshui Mountain allowed the government troops to come in and suppress them, once he resisted, it was possible to join forces with Qingshui Mountain to counter the government troops.

Even if Qingshui Mountain chose to sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight because of Xiangyang’s previous encroachments, the people in Yongcheng wouldn’t believe it.

Moreover, Qingshui Mountain wouldn’t just sit back and watch.

The current situation was very favorable for Jian Wushuang and his people.

Even Tang Erhu, a military brute, could see that.

“Captain Tang, let me ask you a question. What do you think is the most needed thing for cultivating an army?”

Upon hearing this, Tang Erhu, having eaten his fill, immediately responded, “First, we need people. The Coastal Guard doesn’t lack people now. Second, we need money. I don’t know about this. Third, we need food. I’m guessing we are short on that!”

“Haha, your analysis is spot on!” Jian Wushuang praised generously.

This was something anyone would know.

He was just using this question to bring up Shunshui Town.

Hearing him mention Shunshui Town, Tang Erhu’s eyes immediately showed a murderous intent as he angrily said, “I know Shunshui Town, it’s controlled by Huang Jiulang. When I was marginalized in Yongcheng, it was because of his son. This old guy has been accumulating money and food in Shunshui Town over the years, and he has many men. Even the four major captains of Yongcheng treat him with respect!”

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