next day
The captains of the five border soldiers and each boat arrived at the island owner's mansion one after another, and the patrol guards from the city and town also pushed people out.
Some people who were aware of current affairs came to see him privately and expressed their willingness to serve. Zhan Changfeng gave them an opportunity to enter the recruit camp directly without taking the test. If they had special talents, they could also go to a more suitable position.
Think the chance is too small?
Then just find your own way.
By the time the meeting officially started, half of the people had come to see her.
main hall
When the envoys entered the hall, it was not the first time for some of them to come to the Island Lord's Mansion. They could see the difference at a glance. The original bright colors were replaced by dark colors, and the tables and chairs were also turned into seating tables. It is grand yet restrained and simple, making people unable to help but guess the temperament of the owner.
Lin Baishan came for Hu Chonghuan. He was led into the banquet by the waiter and sat down. He saw that the man next to him was also a border soldier, but not the leader. He wondered if the leader of this man had gone to Zhu Shanmin's banquet like his own. , then chatted with a smile, "I'm used to sitting on Da Ma Jin Dao, but suddenly having someone sit cross-legged is really unbearable."
"Just think of it as practicing." The short-bearded monk glanced at him and added, "He's obviously not here to practice, but he still lets us practice. This new island owner is very interesting."
Lin Baishan smiled even more. Since the seats between the two desks were far apart and it was difficult to hold each other's back, he moved the seat a little closer to him, "Brother, when did you come?"
In the hall, there were thirty seats lined up on each side. Less than half of them were seated at this time, and there were constant whispers, all discussing the new island owner and whether he would be recruited.
"I have five hundred people at least, so she can just go into the new barracks?" Sha Dan said angrily, and Mei Qingru, who had known her for a long time, said, "Can we wait until the three months in the new barracks? We'll give it a try." If it’s gone, it will be split into other places, don’t I know this trick?”
"Huh?" Mei Qingru asked suspiciously, "Have you gone to see the new island owner?"
Shadan glanced at her and said, "You should be more careful. Of course, business matters should be discussed in private, and what is put on the table is just some formal talk."
"It's a bit far for me to come over there. When I arrived, I asked people to inquire about the situation in the city. I don't remember anything else." Mei Qingru said, "I have heard some things. The temptation of Hinayana exercises is good, but you must also consider it. Will I be able to cultivate in the end, and will I be able to bear the cost of losing all my money?"
Also, are you willing to let go of the power you once held?
"Isn't that true? If I have limited talents and get stuck in a hotheaded way, and finally find that I can't accomplish anything, and if I want to escape from the Sun Clan, I have to pay a price, wouldn't it be worth the loss?"
"The key is to see how many practical benefits it can bring to us. Hinayana exercises are one of them. I don't know if there are other things that can make people feel at ease." They have all passed the period of pouring their lives and blood for the monasticism. , facts tell them that only by taking each step step by step can they go further.
Everyone suddenly looked up and looked out the door, and saw the new island owner slowly walking towards them. Then they were all surprised, and the hall gradually fell silent.
Behind her was Kong Maozi, the captain of the Seagull! Did Kong Maozi once lead eight thousand people, and he was a great commander of the navy!
There are also four or five small leaders with military strength.
The most important thing is Zhou Qianming, the city lord of Mingyang City! Zhou Qianming holds a large main city, and he is also a great foundation builder. If he also switches sides, it means that the new island owner has successfully controlled Mingyang's top and bottom!
"Everyone, please take your seats." Zhan Changfeng walked through the hall, waved his sleeves and robe, and sat down behind the desk to the west and east.
From time to time, Yu Ren's eyes looked back and forth between her and the few people who came in with her, thinking about what choice they should make. Some people thought that they had the confidence to negotiate terms with a force of four to five hundred people, but now... Look, four to five hundred people seems not enough.
The person sitting in the upper position has a strict demeanor, while the person sitting in the lower position cannot speak at will. When everyone was worried and troubled, Zhan Changfeng said coolly: "Everyone should have seen and heard when you arrived at Heyuan City. We are not children, so I will get straight to the point. ”
"You can take your soldiers and enter the new barracks directly without taking the assessment, and start a new military life. Those who are capable will still sit in the position of uncle, chief, and uncle. What Zhu Youfu can give, I can still give, and even give There are more, and for the special branch of the navy, I have established a naval battalion, currently led by Mr. Kong Daoyou. Former navy soldiers can directly join the navy battalion after passing the new battalion."
Several naval leaders couldn't sit still and glanced at Kong Maozi, only to see him nodding when Zhan Changfeng finished speaking.
The soldiers of the navy can enter the navy camp and they will not be separated. This is surprising.
He also heard from the people above, "If any of you are talented, you can tell me and I will arrange a new position. For example, this fellow Daoist Qian, although he once served as the chief of patrols in the city, he can draw third-grade talismans." ?, I specially asked him to take charge of the public talisman shop."
Qian Senlin stroked his beard and nodded.
"There is also fellow Daoist Zhou, who is willing to join our army, which really makes me happy. I will invite you as a supervisor of the army."
Zhou Qianming said bluntly, "It is natural for the island owner to be in charge of this island, and I am lucky to be able to serve him."
Their hearts trembled. Zhou Qianming was a humble man, with thunderous tactics, and quite wise. Otherwise, how could he have been the leader of Mingyang City for decades and let it prosper without causing trouble.
At this moment, he stood directly and was very willing, which can explain a lot of problems.
Is this new island owner really that capable?
Zhan Changfeng nodded slightly at him and continued, "I've said this. If you are willing, you can stay. If you don't, then go back and send off your soldiers, or I can send them off for you."
"Everyone, I still have many important things to deal with, so I won't accompany you. Regarding the specific matters regarding recruitment, I will ask the Chief Envoy to come and answer."
When everyone saw that she was about to get up and leave, they suddenly became anxious. One of the border soldiers yelled, "The island owner doesn't take us seriously enough. He is going to send us away with just a few words?!"
"Do I need to say more?" Zhan Changfeng sat down and said with a smile, "Okay, let's talk about how long your military salary can last. Everyone, tell me."
The people below looked at each other, but half of them remained silent. How could Zhu Youfu provide military pay? They are now relying on the remaining supplies from the past. If these remaining supplies are exhausted, they will have to drink the northwest wind. They will disband on their own without her urging. .
"Why don't you say anything? These days, it's too late to drive people out of shops, big and small, and they can't recruit workers. If you want to make a living at sea, the Hai Clan won't agree. The seats in public property are reserved for people who are more foresighted than you. You also There are only two options, either to make a living on your own, or to fall into the trap of a bandit. If it is the latter, I will be very happy that the soldiers in the new camp have a target for training, or do you try to assassinate me now?"
Damn it, go and assassinate the fifth one on the combat power list, they are not crazy yet!
The few people who originally wanted to test the power in her hands were also shocked. She was the first in the combat power list. I heard that the twenty or so foundation builders around her were all from the general stage. It's not something that can be beaten easily.
What's more, Kong Maozi, Zhou Qianming, and Qian Senlin are all on her side now. These three are also foundation builders!
This time no one stopped her from leaving. It was enough to humiliate herself once. If she didn't speak clearly, did she think she was carrying a lot of weight?
Zhou Qianming cupped his hands and said, "Everyone, those who understand current affairs are heroes, so think carefully."
He, Kong Maozi and others also left.
Shadan couldn't stand up in anger, "This island owner really doesn't show mercy at all."
"I'm afraid we're not worth keeping." Mei Qingru smiled bitterly, "It was really doomed from the beginning that we had no choice."
Lin Baishan also became worried. The new island owner was so powerful. What countermeasures could their uncle and Zhu Shanmin come up with.
