Bailang closed the door at home and didn't think about it for too long.
The army wanted to recruit people for the swordsmanship hall. The matter was urgent and did not allow him to spend too much time thinking carefully. He had to report to the city lord's palace again on the day he got the news, otherwise it would be easy to give people a clue and lead to unfavorable speculations about him.
Bai Lang's idea was very simple. He couldn't just fall to either side so easily. He didn't like to continue working as a chamber pot for the city lord's palace, and he didn't think it was the right thing to put all his wealth and life on the army from now on. The best way is to ride on the wall and fall to whichever side is stronger, but your feet are hooked on the wall and you cannot easily go down.
Since the two sides are not dealing with each other, Bailang, as the duckweed in the middle, does not need much strength of his own to achieve his goal of getting both sides. Of course, some small means are still needed. And attitude is the most important little means.
Less than two hours later, Bai Lang once again saw Feng Mingyuan in the study room in the inner courtyard of the City Lord's Mansion. Before Feng Mingyuan could ask questions, he recounted what Chen Shen had told him at his home. Even Chen Shenxu did not deliberately miss the position of deputy general in the side camp.
"How did you respond?"
"The younger one didn't reply to him." Bailang still told the truth. Then he added, "The army is recruiting people, and I also want to recruit swordsmen. This is not something I can answer. It is up to you, my lord, to make the decision."
Feng Mingyuan looked at the obedient Bai Lang, and he didn't know what he thought of. The corners of his mouth raised slightly, but it was not the real smile like before, but with a bit of chill.
"You are the party involved. Liu Jianyu sent people to find you and expected that your attitude is very important in this matter. They want to recruit useful people, not some wastes or people who are holding back. So I promise you a generous profit. This is helping you to relieve your worries. Are you really not tempted?"
"Bai Lang, as the master swordsman of the sword hall, has always been loyal to you, and I will never give up! Please make your decision. No matter what, Bai Lang will obey your orders." Bai Lang knelt on the ground, raised his hands and expressed his determination.
In fact, Bai Lang knew very well that whether he came or not would not change the fact that Feng Mingyuan could not refuse the military recruitment order.
Just kidding, what time is it now? Pengshan Pass in the south has been destroyed. The Yunyan barbarians are about to move north, and all the focus of the entire Hong Dynasty will unstoppably shift towards the army, forming a nationwide effort to resist the invasion of Yunyan's army. At this time, the army has issued an order to recruit people. Anyone who dares to block it will be beheaded! Even if the sword hall is conquered, even if the sword hall has always been the power of the city lords in each city, so what?
So as long as Liu Jianyu formally spoke to Feng Mingyuan, Feng Mingyuan would not be able to refuse. This is Bailang's judgment.
Feng Mingyuan stood up from the chair, walked to Bai Lang, helped Bai Lang up, looked at him and said: "Bai Lang, you have to remember that Liu Jianyu recruits people, not the knife studio. And you are the master swordsman of the knife studio. , is also my person, Feng Mingyuan. No matter how the situation changes in the future, this fact cannot be changed. You and I have long been bound together by our origins and all kinds of secrets.
You can't survive without me.
The military is now powerful, so it is understandable to avoid its edge. But you are not allowed to lose the location of the industrial park and the knife shop to me. Do you get me? "
"I understand! No matter what happens, I will never forget my identity as the master swordsman of the swordsmanship hall!" Bai Lang answered firmly. But there is a little thought behind his words.
Feng Mingyuan nodded and seemed to have no reaction. He just patted Bai Lang on the shoulder and said with a smile: "It's good that you can remember your identity. In addition, you don't need to think too much about this matter for the time being. Go back first." Go ahead. If there are any results then, I will call you over again."
"Yes! Excuse me, little one!" Bai Lang said as he bowed and exited Feng Mingyuan's study. Feng Mingyuan or Zhou Zhonghao was left in the study, closing the door.
As soon as Bai Lang left, Feng Mingyuan smiled and sat back in his chair.
"Sure enough, it's really hard to trust someone like this who is accepted halfway. I used to be obedient, but now I have a choice, my mind immediately starts to wander." Feng Mingyuan could see the reservations in Bai Lang's words just now.
"Sir, Bailang can't jump out of your palm. His little thoughts will be shattered by reality soon. Although he has a city and a smart mind, he is still not stable enough. Maybe you reminded him this time, and he went down Can you figure it out for yourself later?" Zhou Zhonghao also had a sullen face. But he and Feng Mingyuan were not worried that Bai Lang could rebel against the city lord's palace, because Bai Lang still had the handle in their hands.
Feng Mingyuan nodded. He agreed with Zhou Zhonghao's statement, and also felt that it was impossible for Bailang to escape from his grasp.
"That's okay. Liu Jianyu behaved very bluntly when dealing with the Liao and Xu families. Even now, the Liao and Xu families are having such a big quarrel outside, but he is still calm and has no intention of helping those few people. The family suffered a big loss in the industrial park and planned to come forward.
Moreover, the Imperial Military Department Yamen, which has always liked to be the peacemaker, stood impartially in its own position in the military this time, and Liu Jianyu's position was impregnable. From this point of view, not only Liu Jianyu's attitude is changing, but the direction of the entire military system is also changing. And it gets faster.
Do you think this incident against the sword shop could be a test by the Central Military Department Yamen against all established families? "
"What you say is not impossible."
"When trouble comes, individuals start to have their own ideas. But that's good, at least we can use Bailang to continue to firmly control the industrial park. And in the future, we can also use Bailang's change of identity to take Liu Jianyu Pull them in and block the front of the industrial park to avoid being harassed by dead rats like the Liao family and the Xu family.
At the same time, with this additional layer of identity, many things in the military can also be confirmed by Bailang. It's just that the income from the knife studio may be wasted in the future. "
"Not necessarily, adults can make an integration.
Since Liu Jianyu is interested in the industrial park, we also hope to take advantage of the situation, so we will give the entire Dongcheng Knife Hall to Liu Jianyu and keep the Xicheng Knife Hall.
Then transfer all the business that still has income to the Xicheng Knife Shop, and leave the remaining businesses that have declined. In this way, all the profits will not be cut off, and some of the power of the knife studio can be retained in the hands. At the same time, he can also "draw a clear line" with Bailang and settle Liu Jianyu's heart. "
Zhou Zhonghao gave his own thoughts.
Feng Mingyuan suddenly felt his eyes light up when he heard this, and said with a smile: "That's right. Even if Liu Jianyu recruits people, it is impossible to recruit all the people in the sword hall. By following the method you said, you can still keep some people and prevent them from being squeezed dry."
He did whatever he thought of, and Feng Mingyuan immediately began to work out the details with Zhou Zhonghao.
At the end, Feng Mingyuan added: "The foundation of those big crossbows and armors needs to be solid. Now that Bailang is thrown out, there can be no problems with this handle. You have to personally check it and review it from time to time."
"Don't worry, sir. A solid foundation for the case has been made. Whenever necessary, a complete case file can be formed immediately. At that time, whether it is reported to the Yamen of the Ministry of War in the capital or to the Yuzhong Military Mansion, it will definitely be able to achieve immediate results. As long as Bailang dares to act recklessly, life or death will only depend on your thoughts."
(End of chapter)
