Chapter 301: Work in your spare time and serve as a soldier in wartime

The rest of the journey back went smoothly without any setbacks.

After leaving the fiefdom of Yongding Earl's Mansion, we also reached the border between Yongzhou and Yangzhou.

According to the agreement, Yan Gang's escort should go back to recover after arriving here. When he left, Wang Kang sent out thousands of gold coins.

Yan Gang is a very bloody person, which was discovered when he had conflicts with Han Yuanzheng.

Therefore, Wang Kang is also very fond of it, maybe he can use it again in the future, and be prepared for a rainy day.

No matter what era you are in, who doesn’t like money.

Spending some money to build good relationships is what Wang Kang is best at doing.

And in this regard, he is never stingy, and he is not afraid of spending money, as long as it is meaningful and useful.

After Yan Gang left, only his own people were left.

After what happened today, Wang Kang knew that recruiting troops should be put on the agenda.

In fact, he had already planned for this.

Now that their family has a fiefdom, according to the aristocratic regulations, they can establish five thousand family private soldiers.

Before getting the fief, the Earl of Fuyang's Mansion had nearly a thousand private soldiers.

There are various types of soldiers, all of them are elite.

It was his father, Wang Dingchang, who had trained and recruited them over the past few years. Now, more than half of these private soldiers are in Xinfeng County.

Some serve as city guards, some guard the iron mines, and some maintain order at the construction site.

For this purpose, there is still a slight shortage of manpower.

If he hadn't subdued Yuan Yan, along with the bandits in the green forest, and Qing Erniang, they would have established a dragnet.

It is very likely that you will face a situation where no one is available.

This is very embarrassing.

No matter from which aspect, recruiting troops is urgent...

Wang Kang originally wanted to adopt the strategy of elite soldiers, recruiting some soldiers who had actually been on the battlefield and experienced fighting, and then formed it directly.

But such people are hard to find, hard to come by, and loyalty is also a big problem.

After final consideration, Wang Kang decided to recruit directly from Xinfeng County and be trained by him personally!

Xinfeng County is now the family fiefdom of the Earl of Fuyang Mansion, and it belongs to their subjects. Recruiting directly here will give you a greater sense of belonging.

More heartfelt.

Originally, Wang Kang was planning to wait until road construction and city construction were completed before starting, but the current situation is no longer feasible.

Besides, training also takes a certain amount of time!

It seems like we need to make plans and consider it...

"What are you thinking about?"

Seeing Wang Kang's thoughtful look, Li Qingman asked.

"I'm thinking about recruiting troops."

"Recruiting?"

"right!"

Wang Kang nodded and said: "In a situation like today, although I deliberately wanted to anger Han Yuanzheng and let him attack us first, there are actually dangers..."

"Our current soldiers are no longer enough to maintain. We must expand and have a strong soldier of our own. No matter what time, fists are the last word!"

Hearing this, Li Qingman said doubtfully: "But the current population of Xinfeng County is probably not enough to support large-scale recruitment."

"Work in your spare time and serve as a soldier in wartime!"

Wang Kang said in a deep voice: "That's all we can do now... but population is indeed a problem."

The area of ​​Xinfeng County is quite large, but due to isolation and poverty, the population is very small, and young people all go out to seek livelihood, so not many stay in Xinfeng County."

Now Wang Kang is building roads and cities. Because of the good treatment, some people have returned to their hometowns, but the total population is still not enough.

Next, Wang Kang will vigorously develop industry and form a complete industrial output chain, which will require a large number of long-term labor. From this point of view, the gap is still huge...

Thinking about it, Wang Kang said again: "The focus of the next work must also be on this, manpower is the foundation."

"Xinfeng County must have a larger population and attract more people to settle and work here!"

The two discussed the matter. Li Qingman came from the Taiyi Sect. He had been practicing with his master since he was a child. He was well-informed and could give Wang Kang a lot of ideas.

According to Wang Kang's plan, he will continue to work hard to build the city in Xinfeng County...

"Zhang Xianxian, what are you going to do?"

During the chat, Li Qingman suddenly asked.

"This..." Wang Kang hesitated slightly.

Zhang Xianxian is indeed a trouble, but she has a special status and is a female, so taking tough measures is naturally not enough.

This gave Wang Kang a headache.

"I think the method Yu Yan mentioned before is good." Li Qingman said with a smile.

"any solution?"

"Take her down!" Li Qingman joked: "She is Zhang Ao's daughter, and Zhang Ao is the person behind the suppression of the Earl's Mansion..."

"If you hook up with Zhang Xianxian, it will hit Zhang Ao in the face. It's funny just thinking about it."

"I'm afraid this matter is not that simple..." Wang Kang's eyes were deep.

"What's the meaning?"

Seeing Wang Kang's sudden seriousness, Li Qingman asked doubtfully.

Wang Kang shook his head and said, "This is just a feeling I have."

Such ambiguity made Li Qingman even more confused, but Wang Kang did not explain much.

On the way to Tai'an City a few days ago,

Zhang Xianxian was in the same car with him and just passed Anyi County. Wang Kang asked her on the way...

Although Zhang Ao, Marquis of Xuanping, was a long-established nobleman, he did not rely on his family background, but actually fought on the battlefield and served his country to gain the title.

Moreover, Marquis Xuanping's reputation in Zhao Guozhong was also very good, and there was never any negative news about his arrogance, extravagance, and lewdness.

Logically speaking, such a person should be able to see the current situation clearly, and should not rebel against Emperor Zhao and suppress the Earl of Fuyang's Mansion for profit...

This is also Wang Kang's question all the time.

That day, he asked Zhang Xianxian while laughing and talking.

Zhang Xianxian answered with an expression on his face. He clearly remembered the four most crucial words... He couldn't help himself!

These four words Wang Kang are deeply reflected in my mind.

The meaning hidden in these four words is also special and easy to imagine.

Moreover, Zhang Xianxian's expression when she answered seemed to come from a deep feeling rather than speaking casually.

If that were the case, that would be terrifying.

It's scary to think about it.

Zhang Ao is the Marquis of Xuanping and the governor of Xishan Province. There are only three major provinces in the entire Zhao Kingdom. With such a high position, he... can't help himself.

Who could be the person behind it?

Or is there a giant hand controlling all of this?

It's simply unimaginable.

Wang Kang thought he had seen through the fog, but found that the fog seemed to be getting deeper and deeper.

And his own father...

All these things become more and more complicated the more I think about them.

Maybe I just uncovered a small part of it.

Wang Kang has a feeling that when the mystery is truly revealed, he will be surprised...

"What's wrong?"

Seeing that Wang Kang looked serious and seemed to be thinking about something, Li Qingman asked.

"Nothing..." Wang Kang smiled.

Since you can't figure it out, then don't think about it...

What we have to do now is to develop and build Xinfeng County and make it the capital of power. Only when you are strong can you have nothing to fear.

No matter who is behind it, no matter what the conspiracy is, strength can crush everything!
Chapter completed!