"Yeah?"
Gu Shisan's eyes lit up, and he said, "This fourth squad is a bit slow."
"Deputy Captain Liang said that the sea was rough and there was a slight delay."
Just as the team members were talking, a middle-aged man walked in from outside.
"Captain Gu, you guys are impressive! You've established yourself so quickly!"
The middle-aged man had just entered when he spoke in a very casual manner.
Gu Shisan looked up and saw the middle-aged man. He was Liang Chengfu, the deputy captain of the fourth squad, and also Gu Shisan's old partner in Changli County.
Gu Shisan smiled and said, "The sooner you come, the more impressive you'll be! In a few days, I guarantee you'll be impressive in Lianzhou Prefecture too!"
"Hahaha,"
Liang Chengfu smiled and said, "Captain Gu, so you're saying that Guiling Province is better than Changli County?"
"Of course!"
Gu Shisan replied with a smile, "Back then, Changli County relied on Zhang Fuchen's 300,000-strong army, and Changli County had a large troop strength. Guiling Province is different; it's far from the emperor's reach. The entire Qincheng Prefecture only has about a thousand soldiers, and their fighting strength isn't strong. Do you think it'll be easy to deal with? On our first day here, we took Yong'an Prefecture. We plan to take Qincheng Prefecture in the next few days as well. In Guiling Province, we're going to make a big splash. If we do well, we'll take Guiling Province directly!"
Liang Chengfu was stunned; he hadn't expected the task in Guiling Province to be so easy.
However, upon closer reflection, Liang Chengfu understood somewhat.
The entire Qincheng Prefecture only has about a thousand soldiers. What kind of fighting power could they possibly have?
In this light, Lianzhou Prefecture is probably in a similar situation.
"Originally, Captain Zhao suggested that I come and learn from Captain Gu to see if I could find a few key members of the militia so that we could start our work as soon as possible."
Liang Chengfu smiled and said, "So, you don't really need it anymore?"
"Fourth brother, here to demand people again?"
Gu Shisan laughed and said, "I can spare a few for you. However, I have conditions."
"Is that so?"
Liang Chengfu's eyes lit up, and he asked, "Captain Gu, what are your conditions? Just tell me."
"It's simple,"
Gu Shisan's eyes darted around, and he said, "You guys just arrived and haven't settled in yet. I can borrow you for a bit!"
"borrow?"
Liang Chengfu glanced at Gu Shisan and said with a smile, "I've heard our Captain Zhao say a long time ago that Captain Gu doesn't do business at a loss."
"Ha ha,"
Gu Shisan smiled and replied, "It's all for the greater good; it's inappropriate to call it a business transaction."
"Captain Gu, speak."
Liang Chengfu chuckled and asked, "What is it?"
“We recently learned that,”
Gu Shisan said, "The garrison of Qincheng Prefecture is gathering and training. It seems they are preparing to send troops to Yong'an Prefecture to wipe us out. Once these thousand or so garrison soldiers leave the city, Qincheng Prefecture will be an empty city. I'm thinking of having your Captain Zhao send some men to seize the city and take over Qincheng Prefecture."
"That's easy!"
Liang Chengfu smiled and said, "Luring the snake out of its hole and the sparrow taking over the cuckoo's nest, that's too simple!"
"wrong!"
After a moment, Liang Chengfu realized something was amiss and looked at Gu Shisan with a surprised expression, saying, "Captain Gu, this mission is too simple, so simple that your Thirteenth Squad could complete it on your own. Why do you need to borrow our Fourth Squad?"
"We can certainly accomplish this ourselves!"
Gu Shisan nodded and continued, "Because what I'm thinking is not only to take Qincheng Prefecture, but also to eliminate this garrison of about a thousand men."
"Killing two birds with one stone?"
Liang Chengfu's eyes widened in amazement. "Captain Gu, that's quite a generous gesture!"
"so,"
Gu Shisan continued, "We need to rely on the strength of your fourth squad. Half of you will attack the city, while the other half will join us in ambushing the garrison of Qincheng Prefecture. We'll try to take Qincheng Prefecture in one fell swoop! Then, the entire Qincheng Prefecture will be our base! Logistics will be guaranteed, and we can use this base to continuously expand our power!"
"Not bad, not bad!"
Liang Chengfu nodded in agreement, saying, "Captain Gu, that's a good idea! But what about the benefits for our fourth squad?"
"Ha ha,"
Gu Shisan smiled and said, "It's only polite to reciprocate. I'll help you take Lianzhou Prefecture in return!"
"There are also one hundred militia core members!"
Liang Chengfu made an outrageous demand.
"One hundred?"
Gu Shisan glared at Liang Chengfu, "Do you think this is Changli County? We've only been here a few days, where are we going to find you a hundred militia leaders?"
"No matter, we can deliver in batches!"
Liang Chengfu chuckled and said, "Captain Gu, your ability to manage the base is evident to all. These few people are nothing to you!"
"Come on, stop praising me!"
Gu Shisan smiled helplessly and said, "I agree!"
"It's a deal!"
Liang Chengfu was overjoyed.
The two then discussed the details of their collaboration.
After the discussion, Liang Chengfu led ten militia members away from Yong'an Prefecture and returned to a beach in Lianzhou Prefecture to report the results of the discussion to Zhao Shuisheng, the captain of the fourth squad.
Zhao Shuisheng did not refuse Gu Shisan's suggestion and accepted it directly.
After all, those were a hundred core members of the militia, enough to form dozens of militia teams in Lianzhou Prefecture!
After finalizing the plan, Zhao Shuisheng led a group of people to Yong'an Prefecture.
Meanwhile, Liang Chengfu, along with a dozen militia members and the rest of the fourth squad, quietly made their way towards Qinchengfu from the beach.
...
Qincheng Prefecture.
Training ground.
Zhou Zhiqian, the prefect of Qincheng, looked at the baskets of copper coins on the ground and a smug smile appeared on his lips.
Sun Tong is really good!
They raised so much money in such a short time!
In this way, the soldiers' back pay can be paid. And with the funds for the expedition, Yong'an Prefecture can be recovered!
When the time comes, I will report to the Governor-General that I have quelled the rioters and recovered the lost territory, which will be another great achievement!
This is a win-win situation!
Thinking of this, Zhou Zhiqian couldn't help but chuckle to himself.
Looking at the soldiers in the drill ground, Zhou Zhiqian cleared his throat and said, "Secretary, the money has arrived, so distribute it. Tell the soldiers that if they fight well in this battle, everyone will receive a bonus! Give it your all!"
"Rest assured, Your Excellency!"
The clerk chuckled and bowed obsequiously, saying, "Now that the money's here, they'll definitely know how to fight. As the saying goes, a generous reward always brings forth brave men! This battle will surely show those rioters the power of the government! Your Excellency, just wait for the good news!"
"good!"
Prefect Zhou Zhiqian of Qincheng Prefecture nodded and said, "Then distribute the money! Three days later, set out for Yong'an Prefecture and recover the lost territory!"
The advisor quickly bowed and replied, "Yes!"
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