NFBE Chapter 135 Zong Yanli Enters the Capital
Chapter 135 Zong Yanli Enters the Capital
After Gongsun Pu and the others left the tent, they said, "The general has become famous all over the world, and he will soon conquer the Kingdom of Qing."
"Right now we are in urgent need of manpower. Should we consider recruiting talented people for the general and attracting heroes from all over the country to ensure a smooth eastward expedition?" Gongsun Pu turned his head to look at Pei Liang and Huo Wenqi. Judging from the past, Zong Yanli had many powerful generals under his command.
But now, with the expansion of the army, after defeating Jin and Qing, they have captured countless soldiers, and they cannot be used in a short time.
If we want to invade a country, the generals under Zong Yanli's command are still not enough.
Pei Liang and Huo Wenqi said immediately: "Mr. Gongsun is right. It is indeed time to recruit soldiers."
Recruiting talented people is not an easy job.
Some people may not be truly talented, and there are quite a few who are just famous for nothing. Wu Liren of Qing State is a typical example. He may have some talent, but such talent is not suitable for Qing State at all. Perhaps Wu Liren was in Jin State, or if his assistant monarch could distinguish right from wrong, the outcome would be different.
Knowing people and making good use of them are both essential, so that both can achieve mutual success and leave a good reputation in the world.
When Gongsun Pu told this to Zong Yanli, she was very supportive. She had had this idea for a long time, but the continuous wars left her no time to distract herself.
"When I was traveling in Sichuan in my early years, I met a talented person." Gongsun Pu thought for a moment and said, "This person's surname is Zhan, and his name is Haoyue."
"Longchuan Zhan?" Huo Wenqi raised his eyebrows in slight surprise when he heard this familiar surname.
"General Huo knows this person?" Gongsun Pu turned his head to look.
Huo Wenqi smiled and shook his head and said, "I have never heard of this person, but the Zhan family is quite famous in Longchuan. The previous emperor of Wu State sent people to invite the Zhan family to join the government many times but was rejected. If you want to recruit the children of the Zhan family, I am afraid it will be a little difficult."
Gongsun Pu was not discouraged, but said seriously: "Zhan's ability to remain unswayed by fame, wealth and money is what we should admire more."
Huo Wenqi smiled and said, "Speaking of the Zhan family, it reminds me of someone."
"There is a mountain stronghold on Fan River next to Longchuan. There are about 2,000 people who occupy the mountain and rule the city. They rob the rich and help the poor, and are well-known as chivalrous people in the local area." In such troubled times, there are many bandits, and there are also many such mountain stronghold bandits. Some do evil, while others do good.
"That stronghold is called Tianlei Stronghold, and its leader's surname is Fu, and his name is Jia Shi." Huo Wenqi said seriously, "General, you can send a call for talents to recruit him into the army."
"Since you have already occupied the mountain and become the king, and have a reputation as a chivalrous man, and are used to such a free and unrestrained life, I'm afraid you won't be easily recruited by us." Pei Liang frowned slightly and said softly.
"Try it yourself!" Huo Wenqi and Gongsun Pu both had plans, but Pei Liang was silent. Zong Yanli saw that Pei Liang seemed to be worried about something, so after everyone left, Zong Yanli left Pei Liang alone.
She raised her hand to let Pei Liang take a seat, and then said: "I saw that the general seemed to have recommended someone just now, but he didn't say anything. Is there anything he can't say?"
Pei Liang sighed immediately, lowered his head and said: "General, you have a keen eye. I really have some words that are hard to express."
Pei Liang looked very helpless and said: "The general wants to recruit talented people and famous generals. I should do my best for the general. However, I was born in a humble family and wandered around the world when I was young."
"Although I have made some friends, they are not famous officials in Wu State." Pei Liang was a little worried. It goes without saying that Nankang had been destroyed, but the State of Jin still existed. Pei Liang had lived in Jin State for a long time when he was young, and he did make a few friends.
He intended to recommend someone, but he was worried that the person he recommended was a strategist from another country and Zong Yanli might not be willing to use him. Even if Zong Yanli was willing to use him, if the generals under his command had objections to this, Zong Yanli would have to be considerate.
Pei Liang thought about it and decided not to say anything. Unexpectedly, Zong Yanli actually saw through it and took the initiative to ask about it.
"A hero does not care about his origin. Since we are looking for talents, we should recruit talents from all over the world. If famous people from other countries are willing to come to Wu State, I will be more than happy to have them." Zong Yanli heard the worry in Pei Liang's words, and he couldn't help but laugh and said, "There are many talented people in the world, and there are also many who travel around the world."
"It's not uncommon for students from Jin State to enter Wu State as officials." Zong Yanli straightened his face and said seriously. In such chaotic times, it is normal for young people who have not yet entered officialdom to want to gain a foothold anywhere. The purpose is nothing more than to choose a wise king to become a hegemon and gain fame throughout the world.
"General Pei, don't think too much. If there are really talented people to recommend, you can invite them." Zong Yanli looked at Pei Liang with a smile and said, "As long as they are willing to join Wu State, I will make good use of them."
How to use people is her business.
Pei Liang sighed in his heart when he heard this, and immediately stood up, bowed and said: "General, you are so righteous!"
As the matter of seeking talents was announced, many generals under Zong Yanli's command went there or wrote letters to send them. Suddenly, the tent became empty.
Zong Yanli reorganized his army as usual and led his generals to camp outside Yuanshi Pass.
At the same time, the letter from the capital finally arrived, saying that Zong Yanyin had given birth to a baby girl, and both mother and child were safe. The mother had been ill recently and seemed to have contracted a cough, and had sought medical treatment several times but failed to cure her. Zong Yanyin expressed deep concern about this.
Earlier, her mother had asked Zong Yanyin to keep it a secret, and Zong Yanli was in the war at that time and letters could not be delivered. Half a year had passed, and Zong Yanyin could not help but secretly tell Zong Yanli.
Just when Zong Yanli was worried and wanted to find someone to look for a famous doctor, the emperor's will suddenly came from the capital.
Zong Yanli was urgently summoned to the capital.
The emperor's edict caught everyone off guard, and Zong Yanli was also a little surprised, but she dared not disobey the edict in front of her, so she handed over the important military affairs to Long Feiguang. This time it was a familiar matter, so there was no need to trouble others.
Zong Yanli, along with Wen Nian, Gao Feilin and other bodyguards, headed towards Kyoto.
This was Zong Yanli's first time in Beijing. She could not quite remember when she had first entered Beijing in her previous life. It was also when she was conferred an imperial title in front of the Emperor...
The palace is in dire straits right now. The old emperor is relying on elixirs to prolong his life. The reason why Zong Yanli was urgently summoned to the capital this time was because of King Xuan's affairs. The prefect of Changfeng County was imprisoned, which involved some secret matters.
The emperor did not say it clearly at this time, perhaps because he still had some trust in King Xuan.
"The General of Pingxi is going back to the capital?" Gao Jiayue in the palace naturally also heard the news that the emperor summoned Zong Yanli to the capital. Since learning the news, Gao Jiayue has never smiled, and has been counting the days on his fingers every day.
"It should arrive today or tomorrow." Hong Jian knew what her queen was thinking, so she lowered her head and spoke in a low voice.
"Finally here." Gao Jiayue closed her eyes, turned her head and looked at herself in the bronze mirror, staring at her fair face carefully, and said with some worry: "Am I getting old?"