Soon, he received an order from the imperial court to recruit soldiers.
It is said that every village must contribute at least five soldiers.
Nowadays, who would be willing to join the army as long as they can make a living?
Moreover, when he was initially elected as the village head, he should have been helping the villagers to seek benefits. How could he do something that offended others?
So he called Fan Kuai and Lu Wan to discuss the matter.
The latter had some talent and wisdom. He slowly said:
"Aren't you on good terms with Lord Cao and his men in the county? Why don't you ask them for help and tell them we're here so we don't have to make up the numbers."
Liu Bang said, "So we ask them for help for this matter?
Not to mention that this is the decree of the imperial court, and even they cannot resist it.
Even if I can help, then I don't have to repay the favor?"
At this time, he did not have the courage to establish a new emperor.
He is a country bumpkin who is not even as good as Zhuge Liang.
Fan Kuai said gloomily, "I heard that the imperial court has already assembled an army of over 1.5 million to destroy the Qin State.
Why do we still need conscription? If we refuse to serve, our entire village will suffer!"
Lu Wan snorted coldly, "What if Chu and Qin go to war, and Qi takes the opportunity to invade? The court must keep some reserve forces for emergencies, right?"
Because of some things, he and Fan Kuai did not get along well.
Liu Bang sighed and said, "If it really doesn't work, I'll go. Isn't it just to join the army? Maybe I can even gain some military merit after I go.
When we return home, won't the people around here admire us?"
"You just became the village head, how can you go?" Lu Wan shook his head.
Liu Bang waved his hand and said, "Alright, let's settle this for now. I'm going to serve in the army. Will you two go?"
"If my elder brother goes, I, Fan Kuai, will go too!"
"If you all leave, it's boring to leave me alone at home, so let's go together."
Hearing this, Liu Bang burst into laughter and said, "That's what a good brother is! In my opinion, this is also an opportunity. Maybe the three of us brothers can make a fortune from this."
"I hope not to die on the battlefield."
"Lu Wan, how can you say that?"
"What do you mean, how can I say that? I'm telling the truth. Don't think I can't do anything to you just because I'm big!"
“Try it!”
...
Soon, the two of them started fighting.
Seeing this, Liu Bang did not try to dissuade him and kept laughing.
Just based on the mentality and attire of the three of them at the moment, no matter where they go, they will be regarded as peasants.
But they have no idea at all.
Fan Kuai was a butcher who killed pigs and dogs. He had been doing this since he was a child, so he had developed a lot of strength since he was young.
He also learned some farming skills from several elders in the village. Although he is not extremely strong, he is much more ferocious than the average person. With more training, he will definitely become a talented person.
Lu Wan came from a well-off family and studied since childhood, gaining a lot of knowledge from books.
In addition, he is a person from the lower class. Once such a person climbs to the upper class, his social experience will be enough to make him dominate the world.
As for Liu Bang...
Not only did he study since he was young, but when he grew up he became a knight-errant, traveling around the world and gaining a wide range of knowledge.
Moreover, he had once worked for a powerful official.
People like this who have far-sighted vision can naturally thrive in this small place.
As long as you encounter the right opportunity, you will be able to achieve success.
Even when encountering storms, he will turn into a dragon.
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