Originally, Bai Xiaowen had thought about using gentle means to communicate with the Gongsun family and use their power to track down the clues of the dragon-patterned golden box.
However, Bai Xiaowen rejected this idea. The Gongsun family was still too much of a hindrance. They were naturally wary of the Yuan family, which could easily hinder Bai Xiaowen's plan.
After understanding the situation, Bai Xiaowen found that Gongsun Du didn't have a deep foundation in Liaodong. Therefore, Bai Xiaowen took this opportunity to kill Gongsun Du and then used the Yuan family as a shield. The Gongsun family, which didn't have a deep foundation, naturally collapsed.
Even if he had the identity of the Youzhou provincial governor, asking the Gongsun family to help him find clues was like scratching an itch through a boot.
How could it be compared to now? Bai Xiaowen's decree could be carried out smoothly in Xiangping City. He could directly mobilize the government's power to investigate, which was more convenient and fast.
Wang Lie's suggestion was accepted by Bai Xiaowen modestly. This senior official, who had been unsuccessful for half of his life, had a good impression of Bai Xiaowen. He had already seen him as a wise lord that he could rely on.
Bai Xiaowen then asked Wang Lie to write a recruitment notice and put it up in the four counties of Liaodong.
Wang Lie even personally recommended a famous scholar. "Young master, I have a friend called Fu Yuan from Beihai County. He is famous for his moral integrity. Later, the Yellow Turban Bandits caused chaos in the Central Plains. Fu Yuan moved his family to Liaodong to avoid the disaster. Young master, why don't you recruit him? "
There was no imperial examination in the Three Kingdoms era, and the nine-rank system was not born yet. They used the "inspection" system passed down from the Han Dynasty to select and appoint officials.
Recommendation was the most basic way to appoint talents. For example, Xun Yu recommended the actor to Cao Cao, and then recommended Guo Jia. They were both put in important positions.
Therefore, the scholars in the Three Kingdoms era paid special attention to their reputation. Most of them regarded filial piety as more important than their lives.
Filial piety was needless to say. For the sake of their friends, the famous scholars of the Three Kingdoms were willing to spend a lot of money and even abandon their families and careers.
Wang Lie was now valued by the "wise lord". Recommending one's friend was a basic operation.
Bai Xiaowen said, "I have also heard of Ruyuan's great name, I wish I could meet him." Immediately he issued a warrant, ordering his men to bring gold and silk gifts to recruit Ruyuan.
"Elder Wang is talented and virtuous. It's a waste of his talent to be an elder. I will report this to my father and ask you to take up the post of Xiangping Governor. Before the appointment is made, you will temporarily manage the affairs of Xiangping. What do you think? "
Bai Xiaowen asked.
Wang Lie did not decline, bowed and said: "I will not let you down."
After appointing Wang Lie, Bai Xiaowen brought Yan Rou to inspect Xiang Ping's treasury.
Gongsun Du had accumulated about thirty thousand strings of gold, silver, grain, and cloth.
With the generous help of his brother-in-law Zhen Yan, Bai Xiaowen was a little disappointed with the loot from the Xiang Ping Treasury. In his opinion, as the Marquis of Liaodong, Gongsun Du should have more than this, right?
But that was the truth, and Bai Xiaowen could do nothing about it. The four counties of Liaodong were barren, and Gongsun Du had not occupied them for long. It was already good enough to have 30,000 strings of cash and grain.
"General Yan."
Bai Xiaowen pulled Yan Rou over and said in a low voice: "Next, the troops of Youzhou headquarters will come."
"Yes." Yan Rou was a little confused and could only nod.
This was obvious. Since Gongsun Du was dead, the four counties of Liaodong would become the territory of the Yuan family. As the Governor of Youzhou, Bai Xiaowen was bound to mobilize the troops of Youzhou, such as the twenty thousand men under Jiao Tan and Zhang Nan, to occupy the cities of the four counties and replace Gongsun Du's troops and reorganize them.
"Elder Zhao Rong must know that I took over Liaodong," Bai Xiaowen continued.
"Yes." Yan Rou nodded again, still confused. Wasn't this a basic operation? Why did Second Young Master say it so solemnly?
Bai Xiaowen coughed and began to talk about the main point:
"This money and grain must be sent to the treasury of Youzhou."
"Yes." Yan Rou quivered and cupped her fists: "Rest assured, Young Master. I will not let you down. I will escort the thirty thousand strings of cash and grain to the treasury of Youzhou!"
"…"
Bai Xiaowen was a little speechless. Why are you in such a hurry?
After coughing heavily, Bai Xiaowen said: "Liaodong is barren, and the treasury cannot make ends meet. How can there be thirty thousand strings of cash and grain? There are only ten thousand strings of cash. General Yan, don't talk nonsense! "
Yan Rou was stunned and then looked at Bai Xiaowen in disbelief. She understood a little bit.
Did Second Young Master Yuan want to take the extra twenty thousand strings of cash for himself?
No! Second Young Master Yuan wanted to use the money to train his own troops!
Yan Rou recalled that Bai Xiaowen had picked out 600 valiant soldiers from his subordinates, and his heart immediately lit up.
However, after thinking it through, Yan Rou was even more shocked.
What did Second Young Master Yuan mean by training his own troops?
Did he think that the troops in Youzhou were not good enough?
Do you want an army that only listens to your command?
Looking at Bai Xiaowen's half-smile, Yan Rou quickly came to her senses.
Second Young Master Yuan is probably preparing for the competition for the throne …
With Yan Rou's vision, it was already very smart of him to think of the competition for the throne. He did not know that Bai Xiaowen's "ambition" was much bigger than he imagined.
The problem in front of Yan Rou now was only one word: which side to take.
He had to make a choice now.
To help Second Young Master Yuan keep the secret, including the secret of pocketing twenty thousand strings of cash and grain to train his troops, Yan Rou had to stand on Second Young Master Yuan's side and become his confidant!
Just as Yan Rou was hesitating, Bai Xiaowen smiled and said: "General Yan, you worked hard in this battle. I can give you two thousand strings of cash as a reward … How about it? What do you think? "
Yan Rou quickly made up his mind.
Based on the courage and strength Second Young Master Yuan showed in this battle, as well as his subsequent actions of appeasing the officials and sending letters to the four counties, he completely meets the standards of a wise lord in my heart.
So, this two thousand strings of cash means that he wants to recruit me!
Since Second Young Master Yuan wants to recruit me, this is a rare opportunity. Otherwise, how can I, a former subordinate of Liu Yu, make a name for myself?
If I reject Second Young Master Yuan … Think about Gongsun Du's fate?
After Yan Rou's crazy self-improvement, he felt that he understood. He immediately knelt down and kowtowed:
"From now on, Young Master Yuan Xi will be my lord. I will definitely do my best for my lord. I will not hesitate to go through water and tread on fire! "
What kind of operation is this?
Bai Xiaowen was slightly stunned. He only wanted Yan Rou to help cover up the amount of cash and grain so that he could fill his own pockets. For this, he did not hesitate to give Yan Rou a sum of money to keep his mouth shut.
What the hell is Yan Rou taking the initiative to pledge allegiance to me?
No matter how smart Bai Xiaowen was, he did not expect Yan Rou to self-improve. He fell into deep thought.
Could it be that I have awakened some amazing attribute? From now on, when I shake my body and release my tyrannical aura, there will be subordinates who will kowtow to me? This is a treatment that only a few faction leaders like Cao Cao and Liu Bei deserve.
However, Bai Xiaowen's reaction was still very fast. After pondering for 0.1 seconds, he put on a happy expression and helped Yan Rou up.
"Good, that's great! Yuan Xi has General Yan alone and defeated three armies! "
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