Ge Congshan genuinely felt that Cui Guang and Fang Chenyan were to his liking.
This must be what they call "love at first sight."
Fang Chenyan, though small in stature, was ambitious. Along the way, he explained a lot about the epidemic to him, making even the most tedious medical issues sound clear and understandable, so much so that even he, a complete novice, could comprehend them.
He repeatedly called the doctors in his area quacks. When the plague broke out, he began to control the influx of refugees after learning of it.
Many doctors were consulted, but none of them were able to effectively treat the patients who had already developed the disease.
Ge Congshan could only resort to the oldest method: he sealed off any village that fell ill, sent people to guard it, and boiled large pots of medicine. If anyone recovered, it was considered luck; if anyone died, he simply preserved them in lime and buried them.
Even so, it still cannot be controlled to this day, and it still breaks out in local areas and then spreads, causing the deaths of many of his people.
So when he heard that Bian'ai County had brought the plague under control, he was very surprised, and then there was the matter of the deep well, which is why he risked coming to see for himself.
Shenxi did not actually hide the prescription for treating the plague, but many people did not believe it when they heard that the prescription came from a small county town.
Doctors, in particular, are always very confident, and prescriptions from outside sources are often considered unorthodox or unorthodox remedies.
Therefore, not many people use it.
As a result, the plague has not been effectively controlled.
Even if Ge Congshan could understand the knowledge about the plague, he didn't believe that the doctors in his area hadn't heard of it, yet they still didn't follow the methods of Bian'ai County.
Look at Bian'ai County now, the epidemic has been basically brought under control, and the people are doing what they used to do, completely unaffected by the epidemic.
Cui Guang would occasionally add a few words, and then, based on the gradually prosperous scene that Ge Congshan had seen, he would speak step by step, especially praising the leader after each thing he mentioned.
To Ge Congshan's great surprise, the way these people worshipped Chenxi was no less than the worship of a real god!
So as soon as he returned, he mentioned to Shenxi that he wanted Cui Guang and Fang Chenyan to be his personal guards.
Shen Xi's face darkened: "Lord Ge, you can't poach someone like this!"
Ge Congshan laughed heartily: "I just find them very much to my liking. If you can't bear to part with them, of course I can't take away what others love."
Ge Congshan should know when to stop; he can offer some advice, but he shouldn't actually try to poach someone.
Seeing that he had already taken it back, Shenxi couldn't really get angry.
She introduced Yun Ze to Ze Nan: "Ze Nan, this is the Lord Ge I told you about."
He then introduced Ge Congshan: "This is my subordinate, Yunnan Ze."
Yunnan Ze greeted Ge Congshan with great courtesy: "Nanze greets Lord Ge."
Ge Congshan then noticed the otherworldly figure in Shenxi's group and was momentarily stunned. He spoke softly, "Chief Shen, I didn't expect you to have such a subordinate."
Yunnan Ze was used to it; most people's first reaction upon seeing him was surprise and astonishment.
Yunnan Ze replied very politely, "It is my good fortune to be a subordinate of the leader."
Ge Congshan clicked his tongue: "Chief Shen, all your subordinates are so good at talking. Why don't you bring your men and come work for me!"
Chenxi: ......
Subordinates: ......
Who wants to hang out with you?
You are an official appointed by the imperial court and a high-ranking local official.
We're going to rebel.
They are natural adversaries. If I follow you, wouldn't I also become an official in the imperial court?
Ge Congshan wasn't stupid; he knew exactly what they were up to.
He hadn't thought about rebellion; all he was thinking about was surviving in the chaos and establishing a foothold in a lawless place.
This is nothing new; even in peacetime, many places have religious sects with numerous followers.
Among the many legends of Chenxi, isn't there a story of immortals descending to earth to undergo tribulations?
Having several trustworthy subordinates, and having persuaded the county magistrate (who may also be one of his followers), and possessing genuine abilities, naturally leads to the loyalty and trust of the suffering people.
Ge Congshan ignored such sects. A sect that does good deeds is also beneficial to society, as long as it is not allowed to grow and expand.
Shenxi's power is limited to a small, lawless county town, and is nothing to fear.
He genuinely wanted to recruit Chen Xi and his ilk as his subordinates; he wanted to use people like them.
Shenxi laughed: "Lord Ge and Xiaoxi are joking. I'm doing quite well here and have no plans to move. I'll discuss it with Lord Ge when I decide to come and stay at your Xianghe Mansion."
When Ge Congshan saw that his attempt to recruit Ge Congshan failed, he was neither angry nor upset. It was just a test, and if it succeeded, great; if it failed, there was no loss.
"It's alright. If Chief Shen really wants to visit me someday, I'll naturally welcome him."
Shenxi sincerely invited Ge Congshan to dine with him.
Ge Congshan was stuffed again and couldn't help but sigh, "Your cook is really good. Would you be willing to teach my people?"
Shenxi was happy to agree to this, since she didn't intend to eat alone.
She readily agreed: "Okay, but I still need to ask my subordinate, Xiaoqin."
Ge Congshan was surprised: "You are her superior, how could she possibly object?"
Shen Xi didn't feel inferior because of Ge Congshan's question: "Although she is my subordinate, the food was all developed by her, and some of it is a family recipe. I can't take away what she loves."
Ge Congshan was used to being arrogant. He would naturally listen to his subordinates' opinions, but whether or not they would be implemented was another matter. Moreover, his subordinates could not oppose his decisions.
He hadn't expected that Shen Xi would need to consult the cook about something as simple as cooking; it was either because he came from a prominent family that he would have such concerns.
Shen Xi ignored Ge Congshan's regretful expression. Her subordinates were indeed loyal to her, but she would still respect their private property.
After Li Qin came in, Shen Xi discussed the matter with her, and Li Qin readily agreed: "Good food is meant for the enjoyment of the public. If Lord Ge wants to eat it, I will naturally teach Lord Ge's people."
Seeing that things were going so smoothly, Ge Congshan was in a good mood: "I'll send a few cooks to Chief Shen's place to learn cooking skills later."
Shenxi readily agreed.
Only through give and take can we become closer.
The stability in Ge Congshan provided her with a considerable amount of food, and she might need their food in the future.
Ge Congshan took a sip of tea, smacked his lips, and thought, "This is great." He found that staying with Shen Xi was actually more comfortable than being at home.
He asked Shen Xi, "Chief Shen, tomorrow is the day for the formal assessment and recruitment of grassroots clerks. I'm really looking forward to seeing what unique things you can bring me."
Shen Xi smiled slightly, took a sip of tea, and replied, "I hope everything goes smoothly and nothing unexpected happens."
Ge Congshan said "Oh": "Isn't Chief Shen looking for some amazing talent?"
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