Bai Yan's death did not cause any sensation in the city. After all, he was just an inconspicuous person, and no one cared about him.
But for Gu Sinian and the others, it was a matter of resolution, and everything was developing for the better.
Wan Feng took dozens of brothers and defected to Gu Sinian's command. Including his own people, Gu Sinian had nearly 250 people at his disposal.
Even though he was just a small Baihu, the battalion soldiers he held in his hands were almost as powerful as a captain.
The Yan army suffered a loss at Erdaosha and was unwilling to accept it. Within half a month, they launched several attacks on Youtun City, but all failed.
As the weather gradually became hotter and the scorching heat came, Yan Bing's offensive momentum gradually weakened.
On this day, like every other day, Gu Sinian was holding his chin in thought in the camp, thinking about ways to train troops.
Since the addition of dozens of veterans who have experienced life and death, Gu Sinian has gained a lot of confidence.
He promoted all these people to small banners, and the veterans led the new recruits, and they suddenly became the backbone of the army.
Now the combat effectiveness of his group has far exceeded what it was before.
"Brother, brother!"
Qin Xi hurriedly walked in and said in a deep voice:
"problem occurs!"
"Something happened? What happened?"
Gu Sinian frowned:
"The Yan army is attacking again? Why are these guys still lingering?"
"No, Captain Zhang sent someone to deliver the message."
Qin Xi looked a little ugly and said:
"He said that taking advantage of the recent slowdown in the Yan army's offensive, he wanted to reorganize the troops and divide them evenly into four hundred households.
Zhang Jingyuan himself led a team, his eldest brother and Deputy Lieutenant Wang led a team, and his crony Li Zhuang, who was promoted to Baihu, also led a team. "
"Evenly divided into four hundred-household teams?"
Gu Sinian said in astonishment:
"We have the largest number of people here, and the other hundreds of households don't all have the same number of people. So aren't we going to be divided into troops?"
"Yes, that's what it means!"
Qin Xi said dissatisfied:
“He asked us to divide a hundred people and add them to other teams.
Damn it, isn't this a deliberate attempt to weaken our strength?
This bastard has no good intentions! "
Gu Sinian's face turned cold little by little. He thought that after solving Bai Yan, Zhang Jingyuan would completely trust him, but he didn't expect that something would happen so quickly~
The brothers he has now have all worked hard for so long, and they are all trustworthy brothers.
In a place like the front line, whoever has the most troops has the right to speak. This is the eternal truth. Who is willing to give his troops to others?
Gu Sinian said coldly:
"It seems that Zhang Jingyuan is still wary of us. He says that we are his stepmother's children, not his own."
Qin Xi thought about it for a while and said in a deep voice:
"If it doesn't work out, let's go find General Yi to intercede. After all, eldest brother's hundred households were given by the general. We can't let Zhang Jingyuan divide and weaken them, right?"
"No, no, no, this method won't work."
Gu Sinian shook his head repeatedly:
“First of all, I am just a member of a hundred households, so it would be too presumptuous to go directly to the general.
Secondly, Zhang Jingyuan is also our immediate boss. If we go to the general directly, we will completely break up with him, which will not look good on our face.
Even if the Yamen stops him this time, he will definitely think of other ways to punish us in the future.
Don't be afraid of officials, just be afraid of management.
It’s inappropriate~”
"Then what should I do? Will it fulfill his wish?"
Qin Xi said bitterly:
"And this guy wants to transfer Lao Zeng and Lao Wu by name. How can this be done!"
Zhang Jingyuan is also a smart man. He wants to get rid of the most capable people under Gu Sinian as soon as he opens his mouth.
Gu Sinian thought for a while and then asked:
"Whose idea was this, Wang Yan? Or Zhang Jingyuan himself?"
"It is said that it was proposed by Zhang Jingyuan and the new Baihu Li Zhuang."
Qin Xi was indignant:
"But Wang Yan didn't object. This money-grubbing guy took our money and didn't even say a few good words for us!"
"Have Wang Yan's troops been divided?"
"It seems that dozens of people have been separated. After all, Li Zhuang is a new 100-year-old and lacks people under his command."
"Has he been separated too?"
Gu Sinian raised his eyebrows and said doubtfully:
"Wang Yan actually has no objection?"
"What a waste, this loser."
Qin Xi waved his hand and said:
"It's not like you don't know that Wang Yan only wants to make money and live a comfortable life. He never cares about these things."
"Haha, then I have an idea~"
A smile appeared on Gu Sinian's lips:
"Go and make an appointment with Wang Yan for me, and say see you tonight!"
…
"Brother Gu, why are you so willing to treat me to a drink tonight?"
Wang Yan walked into the private room in Xiangmanlou with his hands behind his back and his head held high, smiling.
This time he was not as polite as last time. He regarded himself as the master and went straight to the seat of honor.
"Hey, Brother Wang, please stop teasing me, I'm worried about you."
Gu Sinian smiled bitterly and said:
"No, I'm feeling depressed. I'm looking for Brother Wang to have a drink."
The two of them called themselves brothers as soon as they spoke, and those who didn't know better thought they were brothers.
In fact, Gu Sinian had a headache when he saw Wang Yan. This guy was too greedy.
After Bai Yan died, Wang Yan plundered all the money he had hidden there, and even hinted that Gu Sinian had made another sum of money.
Because he felt that killing Bai Yan would help Gu Sinian a lot, so he should receive some favors.
Poor Gu Sinian, he basically took away all the bounty he got from a tough battle.
I’m so greedy that I’m at grandma’s house!
"Hey, brother Gu, what's going on?"
Wang Yan casually picked up a piece of food with chopsticks and stuffed it into his mouth:
"If something happens to you, tell me, and I will solve it for you! As long as I can solve it, I will definitely help you solve it!"
"Harm, don't mention it."
Gu Sinian waved his hand, poured him a glass of wine and said:
"Drink, drink, let's just drink today!"
"Dry!"
"Okay, let's have a drink!"
"Hmm~ It still tastes like this, good wine!
Haha~"
After three glasses of wine, Wang Yan saw that Gu Sinian still didn't speak, so he lowered his voice and asked:
"Xiandi's trouble should be the captain's order to divide the troops for rectification, right?
Why, the people under your command have been transferred away, are you unhappy? "
"Oh, Brother Wang is still very clear-sighted, and I can't hide anything from you."
Gu Sinian said with a sad face:
"Indeed, I feel uncomfortable that my brother who has been with me for so long is going to be transferred."
"If it's really because of this, I have to advise you."
Wang Yan took a sip of wine and advised earnestly:
"Look at it openly. After all, you are just a member of a hundred households. With so many soldiers and horses in your hands, who wouldn't be jealous?
Although Captain Zhang trusts you now, he cannot let you control so many troops.
If you're transferred, just transfer him. It doesn't matter. You're not a soldier anywhere. "
"Hey, Brother Wang, brother, I'm not just worried about myself."
Gu Sinian said seriously:
"I'm worried about you, brother!"
"I?"
Wang Yan’s palm holding the wine glass hung in the air:
"What do you mean bro?"
Gu Sinian said seriously:
“Brother, think about it carefully, am I the only one whose troops have been taken away this time?
And you!
I heard that dozens of close veterans were transferred away from Wang Tou's command. Would it be a good deal if they gave you some old and weak recruits in exchange?
Your elite and mine have been assigned to Captain Zhang and Li Zhuang. As a result, Captain Zhang's strength has greatly increased, but the two of us have suffered a dumb loss.
Li Zhongzhuang is a close confidant of the Captain. He has been a soldier for so many years, but he has no ability to lead troops. He is good at flattering. As time goes by, he will definitely become a popular person in front of the Captain.
Over time, will we two be able to talk to each other in front of Captain Zhang? "
Wang Yan was stunned, his head was racing rapidly, and he could vaguely see some worry.
Seeing Wang Yan's expression, Gu Sinian immediately continued:
"Brother is generous and doesn't want to worry about these things, but not everyone is as generous as you.
It’s inevitable that there will be villains who want to take advantage of the opportunity to decentralize power so that they can gain power in the future~”
Wang Yan's brows furrowed deeply:
"Villain? Are you talking about Li Zhuang?
He doesn’t even dare to say anything in front of me, he’s always been very honest~”
"Harm, it takes time to see people's hearts."
Gu Sinian lowered his voice and said:
"Now that he has little power and no one in his hands, he will naturally be polite to you.
But now that all the elite veterans are under his command, as time goes by and his wings harden, will he still be so polite?
I heard privately that this division of troops and reorganization was Li Zhuang's suggestion, specifically to divide your confidants.
Think about it, is this really meant for me? "
"Could it be that you're here for me?"
Wang Yan's face turned cold:
"You mean, Captain Zhang wants to support Li Zhuang? Share power with me?"
"Brother, I don't dare to say such nonsense."
Gu Sinian pretended:
"But Wang Tou, you have great prestige in the army and can convince the people. If you don't keep it together, the captains will be afraid of you.
But Li Zhuang is different. He was born as a soldier, has no foundation, and is easy to control.
In the future, when we have no soldiers in our hands and our wings are no longer strong, and we cannot keep the captain, we will ask Li Zhuang to take over the position of deputy captain.
Brother, what will you do then?
So my brother is worried, alas!
As the saying goes, you must not have the intention to harm others, but you must have the intention to guard against others! "
Gu Sinian spoke one sentence after another without even breathing, and his face was full of sorrow, as if he was worrying about Wang Yan's future.
"Damn! Despicable!"
Wang Yan, who was already a little drunk, was so angry that he said:
"It's not that easy to take advantage of my power!"
"Hey, I'm not afraid of officials, I'm just afraid of management."
Gu Sinian sighed and said:
“There’s only one word difference between deputy lieutenant and captain, so they still can’t be compared~
To be honest, isn't my brother's talent more than enough to serve as a captain? "
Wang Yan's eyes flickered, and these words made him fall into deep thought.
Seeing that the time was almost up, Gu Sinian muttered again intentionally or unintentionally:
"People's hearts are unpredictable, so it's better to make the final decision yourself."
Wang Yan frowned, raised his head and looked at Gu Sinian and said:
"Brother Gu, I treat you well on weekdays, right?"
"What is the king talking about?"
Gu Sinian replied seriously:
"Wang Tou is the only one in the whole Changzi camp who takes me seriously in his heart!"
"good!"
Wang Yan said coldly:
"If I want to bring down Captain Zhang, will you stand by me?"
Gu Sinian made a fist without hesitation:
"My elder brother is as kind as a mountain to me, and my younger brother will always obey my orders!
Besides, this guy Zhang Jingyuan keeps causing trouble for me, which is unbearable! "
"Brother Gu, be happy!"
Wang Yan looked slightly happy:
"In this way, Captain Zhang asked us to divide our troops. Let's respond first and let him relax his guard.
Then let's plan carefully how to defeat him! "
"no problem!"
Gu Sinian responded:
"Whatever the king says, I will do it!"
Wang Yan didn't notice that a hint of a scheming smile appeared on the corner of Gu Sinian's mouth.
