The main purpose of Shi Fang's visit was to inspect the soldiers' training.
The secondary concern is the increasingly tense situation outside. Although the Nanjing Nationalist government has nominally unified all of China, the infighting among warlords in various regions has not ceased.
He couldn't make it in the Central Army, so he thought of going west.
He had money, guns, and men, so he continued to act as the local tyrant he once was, secretly expanding his power.
The troops organized under the Central Army were easier to evacuate, so he volunteered to go to the battlefield several times and gradually transferred the troops away.
But two thousand people in the mountains is no small number, and it will take some effort to move them in a legitimate way.
After the welcoming ceremony, the soldiers returned to their training to continue.
Shi Fang, along with the two people he brought, entered the office with Yi Mu Zeng Guangzhao.
Several people sat at a long table that had been pushed together and were having a meeting.
Shi Fang explained his plan to rebuild an independent army.
Zeng Guangzhao first proposed a plan: under the cover of night, the soldiers could change into ordinary clothes and move around little by little.
He is prone to paranoia and overthinking.
"What if someone runs away during the transfer?"
Zeng Guangzhao paused for a moment, then looked troubled as he reconsidered, saying, "I hadn't thought of that."
He gave a disdainful smile and told Yi Mu to speak.
Yi Mu looked like a complete idiot, much like what Zeng Guangzhao had said.
Shi Fang's brows furrowed with impatience, and he suddenly called out loudly to the door, "Come in."
The lone wolf, who had been waiting outside for a long time, came in and greeted Shi Fang with a bow and scrape.
Tell him to sit down and give his opinion.
Lone Wolf's eyes darted around, and he said, "Just tell them there's a gold mine in the south. You can dig up gold with just a shovel. Tell them that before you leave, and they won't be afraid to get rich."
Lone Wolf speaks bluntly, but this method is obvious and, if implemented, would be very effective.
Shi Fang immediately praised the lone wolf, saying that money is a bastard, but nobody doesn't love it.
Even those who have already backed out halfway through and don't want to join the army will try their best to go with the troops if it's related to their own interests.
"May I have your name?"
Release a kind and friendly question.
Lone Wolf glanced at Zeng Guangzhao, his smugness barely concealed.
"Commander, my parents died early when I was a child, so I only knew that my surname was Sun. You can just call me Little Sun."
After reminiscing about his background, Shi Fang solemnly appointed him as the deputy commander.
The lone wolf was overjoyed, as if a pie had fallen from the sky, and almost knelt down to thank him.
Zeng Guangzhao sat down, his face suddenly turning very ugly.
Shi Fang didn't even look at him, said some encouraging words to the lone wolf, and told him to sit down.
Next, he began to use his inspiring oratory skills to praise Yi Mu, Zeng Guangzhao, and Lone Wolf as unparalleled talents.
The gist of his words is the same: if you work for me, you'll reap great rewards.
After the short meeting ended, Shi Fang told everyone to leave, leaving Zeng Guangzhao alone.
Lone Wolf and Yi Mu walked to a secluded spot, and Lone Wolf asked Yi Mu, "Why did that old man keep Sixth Brother here?"
Yi Mu stared at the mole who was sneaking towards them and said casually, "What else can we do but give him a lecture?"
The mole saw Yi Mu, saluted him on the spot, and then clutched his stomach and gave a bitter laugh.
"I suddenly have an upset stomach, so I'm going to the front to use the restroom."
The lone wolf cursed, "You little brat, you've got too much shit and pee, hurry up and come back!"
The mole responded and jogged towards the public restroom.
After his figure disappeared, Yi Mu's face revealed a deep expression.
“This person is definitely going to leave with Shi Fang today; he can’t leave.”
Lone Wolf understood the unspoken message and asked in a low voice, "When are we going to finish him off?"
Yi Mu looked up at the sky.
"Make sure to entertain the Commander well at noon. Serve the best food and drinks, and make sure the wine is mellow and intoxicating. Have someone go down the mountain and bring up a few cartloads."
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