Three Kingdoms: Heir of Wolong, my father-in-law is Guan Gong

Chapter 31 The Qiao Gang is not the Beggar Gang, Zhuge Qiao is causing trouble again

"The Lord has sent you two to serve as my bodyguards, which makes you doubtful. I didn't consider this matter well, so I would like to apologize to you."

Zhuge Qiao stood up and saluted Xizhen and Fan Min. Xizhen and Fan Min were even more surprised, and they all said "don't dare" in return.

Xi Zhen had doubts about Zhuge Qiao's reputation as a "dull bookworm". Now that she saw Zhuge Qiao's extraordinary elegance and his apology in person, she didn't believe the rumors about Jiangling City even more.

Although Fan Min was disdainful at first, now he was more surprised and suspicious.

"The rumors are not credible."

"Zhuge Qiao's words and deeds have nothing to do with the image of a dull bookworm."

Fan Miao couldn't hide his words, he thought so in his heart, and asked bluntly: "I am stupid, please ask Mr. Qiao to clarify my doubts."

Zhuge Qiao invited Xi Zhen and Fan Min to sit down: "Disguising yourself as a dull bookworm is naturally to deceive others."

"When I was in Xichuan, I often heard my father mention the heroes of Jingzhou. My father once said that Fan Miao of Nanyang and Xizhen of Xiangyang were both loyal and courageous heroes."

"I came to Jiangling City on my father's secret order, and there is a shortage of trustworthy heroes around me. I heard that the two of them were serving in Wuling County and Lingling County, so I made my own decision and asked the prince to recruit the two of them to Jiangling City."

"I hope you don't have any grudges in your heart. Since I have recruited you two, I will naturally give you the opportunity to make contributions."

Zhuge Qiao's short compliments made Xizhen and Fan Miao feel elated, and Fan Miao's contempt for Zhuge Qiao completely disappeared.

The family knows their own affairs.

Xizhen and Fan Min are both from Jingzhou aristocratic families, but their talents and fame are not outstanding.

What he lacks in talent and fame, he can only make up for in loyalty.

Therefore, when they heard Zhuge Liang once said that "Nanyang Fan Miao and Xiangyang Xizhen are both loyal and courageous heroes," Xizhen and Fan Miao immediately felt a strong sense of identity in their hearts.

This sentence made Xi Zhen and Fan Min feel that all these years of hard work were worth it.

Compared with Nan County, Wuling County and Lingling County are actually very desolate.

Most areas in the south are inhabited by Wuling barbarians and Lingling barbarians. On the surface, they belong to Wuling County and Lingling County, but in fact they do not obey government orders.

The officials serving in Wuling County and Lingling County were only medium-sized officials. It can be said that Xi Zhen and Fan Min had no chance of promotion in their lives.

But now, Zhuge Qiao has given Xi Zhen and Fan Niao the opportunity to make contributions!

Recognized spiritually and given the opportunity to make meritorious deeds, Xi Zhen and Fan Min looked at Zhuge Qiao respectfully: "I am willing to listen to Mr. Qiao's orders!"

Zhuge Qiao carefully examined the expressions and tone of Xizhen and Fan Min, and felt a little more reassured.

Although both Xi Zhen and Fan Min are loyal people, their loyalty to Liu Bei does not mean that they will be convinced by Zhuge Qiao.

Moderate testing is also necessary.

Zhuge Qiao will not be prejudiced or arrogant just because the other person is a historical figure.

For example, Zhuge Qiao will not regard Mi Fang as an enemy just because Mi Fang betrayed Liu Bei; similarly, Zhuge Qiao will not absolutely trust Xi Zhen and Fan Miao because they are loyal to Liu Bei.

If you want to win trust, you must always rely on Zhuge Qiao's own cultivation, charm, wisdom, etc.

"From now on, you two are my bodyguards in name, but your duty is not to protect my safety, but to recruit good men for me in Jiangling City in the name of the gang."

"The name of the gang is Qiao Gang. Their daily task is to accept the entrustment of the Jingchu Chamber of Commerce and provide personal and property protection for the merchants of the Jingchu Chamber of Commerce."

"I have already made arrangements with Governor Mi. As soon as the Qiao Gang is established, the Jingchu Chamber of Commerce will send us a commission."

"I need you to monopolize the commissions of all merchants in the Jingchu Chamber of Commerce within a month."

"Whether it is Nan County, Wuling County or Lingling County, any salt gang or gangs formed by powerful people in other places must obey the orders of the Qiao Gang." "If anyone refuses to obey, they will be killed without mercy!"

Zhuge Qiao's tone gradually became colder, especially the last sentence "If there is any dissatisfaction, kill without mercy", which made Xizhen and Fan Miao feel scared in their hearts.

The boy in front of him was only fifteen or sixteen years old, but his heart was ruthless and decisive.

"Mr. Qiao, isn't a month too hasty?" Xi Zhen hesitated.

If given half a year more time, Xi Zhen is confident that he can monopolize the entrustments of all merchants in the Jingchu Chamber of Commerce.

But within a month, Xi Zhen was not sure.

What's more, you still have to find time to deal with the Salt Gang and other gangs in the three counties.

Fan Ming also frowned, the time given by Zhuge Qiao was too short.

Apprentices Xi Zhen and Fan Miao hesitated, and Zhuge Qiao couldn't help but frown: "As I said just now, Prefect Mi and I have taken care of everything. As long as the Qiao Gang is established, the Jingchu Chamber of Commerce will send us a commission."

"What you need to do is just to convince the businessmen of the Jingchu Chamber of Commerce that you have the ability to monopolize commissions."

"If you can't even do this, what use do I need from you two?"

Only then did Xizhen and Fan Min react.

What the two of them want to do is not to deal with the merchants of the Jingchu Chamber of Commerce, but to recruit good players to suppress other gang forces, and finally make the merchants of the Jingchu Chamber of Commerce understand.

Except for the Qiao Gang, no gang can provide protection; if you want to operate on the ground in Jingzhou, you must accept the protection of the Qiao Gang.

They were named Qiao Gang just because Zhuge Qiao was named after Qiao.

And when this news spreads, the story of Zhuge Qiao and Mi Fang colluding for profit will also spread.

After gaining the trust of Guan Yu and Mi Fang one after another, and jointly writing a letter to impeach Pan Jun, Zhuge Qiao's behavior became a bit more cunning and bold than when he first came to Jiangling City.

Xizhen and Fan Min looked at each other.

One of them is the northern captain of Lingling County, the other is from Wuling, and they are both sons of Jingzhou aristocratic families.

If you can't even deal with a group of private salt gangs and other large and small gangs, then it's really like Zhuge Qiao said, "What use do I need you two?"

"My subordinates will definitely live up to Mr. Qiao's expectations." Xi Zhen was the first to express her position, and even regarded herself as a "subordinate".

Fan Min also followed up and said: "Within one month, the Qiao Gang will be famous in the three counties."

If a new gang wants to become famous, it is actually very simple. Just pick a few tough bones and bite them, which is enough to scare Xiao Xiao.

Xizhen and Fan Min are not stupid, so they naturally know how to make the Qiao Gang famous.

Zhuge Qiao handed over the gang rules prepared in advance to Xi Zhen and Fan Min, and asked them to recruit good players on their own.

"When the Qiao Gang becomes famous, the story of Mi Fang and I secretly colluding to make profits will surely spread in Jingzhou."

"I wonder how Wuxia Amen will react when he learns this news?"

"Calculating the time, the messenger should arrive in Xichuan."

"It's time to kick off the big drama in Jingzhou."

It's now the end of May.

There is only one month left before Liu Bei becomes king.

(End of this chapter)