Chapter 45: Studying Liu Bei in a Time of Crisis

  "Husband, you haven't slept well all night, I see that you have something on your mind?" Wang Ling, Gao Shun's wife, asked as she looked at her husband who was changing the dressing for her.

  Gao Shun skillfully changed the dressing for his wife, wrapped a new bandage around her wound, sat down beside her and let out a sigh, saying: "You don't know this, but yesterday Qin Feng asked me to train the village guards."

  "Huh, isn't that great. My husband and I have been bothering you for a long time, with nothing to do every day, but Master Qin has never complained, my husband and I cannot be unfeeling and unrighteous people." Wang Ling said so because the relationship between Gao Shun and his wife was very good.

  "But......" Gao Shun's face showed a hesitant expression.

  Wang Ling said, "Qin Zhuangzhu rose from humble beginnings and relied on his own abilities to build a large business in a short period of time. This is something we can all see. What's rare is that Qin Zhuangzhu is not like those arrogant aristocratic families; he is kind-hearted and righteous. The people of Yiyong Village are grateful for his kindness, and my husband and I were able to reunite thanks to Qin Zhuangzhu's help."

  Wang Ling tidied up her clothes and walked over, stroking his strong shoulders, saying: "Husband, you have great ambitions, but since you can't achieve them in the Great Han army... Qin Zhuang will definitely become an extraordinary person in the future, and husband, you can also show off your skills... In the future, when we have children, it won't be like this again..." She said up to here, then revealed a sorrowful expression.

  Gao Shun's expression changed, and he sighed: "My virtuous wife's words are extremely right, I will definitely not let you suffer a bit of grievance again. I will definitely not be as decadent as before, but will surely make use of what I have learned, for us, for our future children..."

  ……

  Qin Feng spent the whole night thinking about Gao Shun's affairs, feeling anxious. He couldn't guess what Gao Shun was planning, and he still hoped that he would lead a crack troop like the Trap Array Camp.

  He now has everything in place, with money and people at his disposal, all he lacks is management talent.

  Qin Feng pondered, washed his face, and took a towel handed over by a small hand beside him to wipe it clean.

  "Master, I've come to comb your hair." Yue'er said softly. At this moment, she was already the female manager of Yiyong Manor, in charge of the maids' affairs and Qin Feng's daily life.

  "Hehe, thanks to my daughter Yue coming to help out, otherwise I would have gone out looking like a beggar." Qin Feng sniffed the fragrance wafting from behind him, feeling somewhat dizzy.

  "Even if Master hasn't groomed for a few days, he can't be compared to those beggars." Yuè ér was praised and felt sweet in her heart.

  Qin Feng couldn't help but reach out and touch her up and down when he saw Xiao Yue's appearance of being at his disposal.

  At the moment when the moon was red in the face and ears, a loud voice came from outside, "Qin brothers can get up?"

  He pinched the soft peaks of Yuè again and then Qin Feng walked out.

  Only leaving behind a small moon with gains and losses.

  Qin Feng walked out and saw Gao Shun's serious face, unable to tell what he was thinking. He couldn't help but feel a little anxious in his heart. "Brother Bada, I've kept you waiting for a long time. Yesterday, I couldn't eat or sleep well, and I don't know if you'll be willing to come out of the mountain to help me?"

  "Qin Zhuangzhuzhishang..."

  "Oh!" Qin Feng's heart was in a flurry, where was he going to sit? What was this about? Not even calling him brother anymore! Was this goodbye? Dammit... it's all over... if only I had pulled some more connections earlier.

  He regrets his past mistakes, wasted playing Three Kingdoms game, even forgot the friendly degree to respect and love... (Three Kingdoms 8)

  "Qin Zhuangzhuren had a debt of gratitude to Gao Shun and his wife, the master was kind and generous, loved to do good deeds, Gao Shun had always admired him. Yesterday after hearing what the master said, Shun thought for a long time, today he finally made up his mind..."

  Qin Feng saw Gao Shun's resolute expression, and his heart felt a chill. He couldn't let him leave, or else there would be no chance at all. So he stood up and said: "Elder brother Boda, the future is long, this matter can be discussed later. Auntie's body also needs to rest for some time, you see..."

  "The master needn't say more, Shun has already understood. Although Shun is not talented, he also knows loyalty and righteousness. Shun's mind is made up, this life will definitely not change..." Gao Shun said excitedly.

  It's all over! This is Master Du's doing. My mind is made up! Woe is me, Master Du's camp is no more.

  No! Qin Feng's mind was filled with thoughts, and he suddenly remembered Liu Bei's repeated big cries. It is said that no matter how difficult things are, as long as you cry, things will take a turn for the better.

  He took a deep breath, and his eyes turned red. Fortunately, he had been forced to practice by his teacher at the drama academy. He squeezed out a few hot tears and said: "Brother Boda, I regard you as my own brother, yesterday's words don't have to be taken seriously. You and I are brothers, this house is mine, Qin Feng's, and also yours, you don't have to leave..."

  Where in the world is there a master who tells his servants that the family business is ours together? When Gao Shun heard this, he felt a warm current flowing from his chest, and with a loud shout, he pushed against the golden mountain and jade pillars, calling out: "My lord is above, please accept Gao Shun's bow..."

  "Ah, this......" Qin Feng sat back in his chair with a thud, his mind suddenly going blank.

  "Your Excellency is above, and Shun also knows the two words of loyalty and righteousness. From now on, I will definitely use all my strength to assist Your Excellency, and work hard like a horse or a dog." Gao Shun was grateful for Qin Feng's great kindness, feeling that he was a man of benevolence and righteousness, and at this moment, seeing him shed heroic tears and reveal his true feelings. With a thousand emotions, he also couldn't help but express his heartfelt admiration.

  Lü Bu began to alienate Gao Shun after Hao Meng rebelled against him. Taking advantage of Wei Xu's close relationship with Lü Bu, he took away Gao Shun's troops and gave them to Wei Xu. Only in urgent battles would he temporarily let Gao Shun lead the army. In the end, Wei Xu and Song Xian, Hou Cheng, etc. rebelled against Lü Bu, Zhang Liao surrendered, and Gao Shun, who had been repeatedly deprived of his military power by Lü Bu, scolded Cao Cao to death. From start to finish, Gao Shun never intended to surrender to others, and it is clear who was more loyal and righteous.

  At this time, Qin Feng finally came to his senses and thought that Gao Shun was really a big relief, almost scaring him to death. He also thought that the ancient saying "one cry and there's a turning point" was indeed true. Hurriedly walking forward, he said: "Brother Bo Da, please get up quickly."

  "My lord, Gao Shun dares not address you with respect in your presence..."

  "Brother Boda..."

  "My lord, this is going to be a disaster..."

  Wow, haha, General Da has been put away, and there's no need to fear the treacherous General Pan. Qin Feng wiped away his tears and assumed a stern expression, saying: "Ba Da, don't be like this, quickly get up..."

  "Thank you, Master..." Gao Shun stood up and saw the faint glimmer of tears in Qin Feng's eyes. He secretly vowed that from now on, he would work diligently with utmost loyalty to repay his master's great kindness and virtue.

  Qin Feng felt a surge of pride, now that they had a great general, a skilled commander and a clever strategist, they could set out to capture territory.

  Of course this was what he suddenly thought of, and he also knew that the timing wasn't right yet, so for now he would just train his troops. What's it called again? Ah yes, this is called accumulating strength and waiting for the opportunity!

  "Bo Da, these 500 newly recruited men are the backbone of the Righteous and Brave Manor. You must train them well, so they can accomplish great things in the future."

  "My lord can rest assured, Gao Shun has a plan in mind. The only question is whether my lord wants the elite troops of the Zhuangyong or just the ordinary guards..."

  "How to say?"

  "The elite of the Zhuangyong, must have armor and equipment all refined and intact. Gao Shun will definitely be strictly trained, as if encountering horse bandits or mountain thieves outside, I guarantee that every attack will be broken. The ordinary guards are usually the family generals of those wealthy families... The elite Zhuangyong takes a long time to form an army, consuming a lot of resources. Ordinary guards can be formed in a short period of time and can quickly join the mission of protecting merchant caravans. Please decide, my lord..." Gao Shun said sternly.

  Attacking without fail, isn't this the mode of a trapped camp? As for using it to protect merchant caravans as an escort, that's just Qin Feng's excuse for recruiting Zhuang Yong.

  The merchant team's escort, Qin Feng had long let Lu Zhan gather the most vicious and evil people to guard. Da Xi said: "Of course, we need elite Zhuangyong, and also elite cavalry. Gao Shun, this matter is entirely entrusted to you to take charge of, no need to consider financial issues. We must train a team of iron-blooded cavalry that can come when called, fight when they come, and win when they fight."

  Cavalry, Gao Shun was startled when he heard the word. What does the lord want to do with cavalry? But he knew the way of serving under someone and didn't ask much. He just said solemnly: "Gao Shun will definitely not betray the lord's trust."

  "Hmm, Hu Che'er is exceptionally brave and strong, he's just right as your deputy."

  Qin Feng then fully entrusted the task to Gao Shun, telling him not to worry about the cost and to do whatever it takes. Gao Shun planned to recruit a dozen blacksmiths, purchase over 10,000 catties of wrought iron, and forge a complete set of exquisite armor. He also bought a large number of sturdy horses from the surrounding markets for training. (Warhorses need to be trained, you can't just buy them off the shelf; it's still early in the Eastern Han dynasty, there's no place to buy them.)

  And so, inside the Righteous and Brave Estate, a grand military training began in full swing.

  Qin Feng was not stingy, and his monthly allowance was generous. The nutrition plan for future generations was to have a big fish and meat feast for every meal. He himself was also working hard, training with his subordinates through thick and thin, and his archery and horse riding skills were making rapid progress.

  The training enthusiasm of Wu Bai Zhuang Ding continued to rise, and soon there was some semblance.

  Time slipped away, and before he knew it, the end of July had arrived. On this day, Qin Feng invited his future military strategist candidate Xun Yu to dinner, deepening their relationship in preparation for when he would need him.

  "Zi Jin, the name of Taiping Dao has been spreading all over the place. The leader's name is Zhang Jiao, also known as Daxian Liangshi... What do you think about this?" Xun Yu asked after drinking several cups of wine.

  Bring this military advisor over and the team will be formed. But this military advisor is not easy to bring, now he's starting to test me again. Qin Feng heard this and began to think about how to phrase it.