My younger brother Lü Fengxian

Chapter 12 Recruiting people
At Lu Yi's home in Wuyuan County.

At this time, three days had passed since Lu Yi and Zhang reached an agreement on the business cooperation plan.

The Lu family, which was originally deserted due to the Lu brothers' mourning period, is now very lively, with a large group of fierce-looking knights gathered here.

These people were all recruited by Lu Yi in the past few days, and they are only the vanguard. Some people who received the news later are still on the way and will arrive at the Lu family in the next few days.

"Everyone, we are the kind of people who are good at taking revenge and roaming the world. To put it bluntly, we are just a bunch of idlers. Not only are we despised by our fellow villagers, but we are also suppressed and hunted down by the government."

A banquet was set up in the open air in front of the Lu family's door. Twenty or thirty burly men from the north sat on the ground and listened obediently to Lu Yi's rather inflammatory speech.

"But are we Bingzhou men just going to spend our whole lives hanging around like this, licking blood from the blade?"

"I was almost killed in a private fight. Luckily, I survived, but I was also involved in a murder case and will be retaliated by the deceased's family and friends and arrested by the government."

Lu Yi looked around at everyone with an excited tone, and everyone who looked into his eyes lowered their heads due to his captivating gaze.

"Of course not!" He continued without waiting for anyone to answer.

"As a man of integrity, even if I cannot serve the court or comfort the people, I must take good care of my family."

"We in Bingzhou are as brave as those in other states and counties, but we are living in a cold and harsh borderland. Not only do we often suffer from foreign invasions, but our fertile land is also often seized by powerful families. We have no way to go up to heaven or down to earth, so we have no place to use our bravery."

Lu Yi spoke slowly, and everyone present was moved by his words.

Because what he said was true.

"Brother Lu Yi, you are right!"

"This damned world can only force good men like us to do illegal things."

"If it weren't for the need to make a living, who would want to live in fear every day?"

Discussions gradually arose, and many people looked indignant.

Seeing this, Lu Yi thought the time had come and interrupted everyone's discussion loudly.

"Lü Yi is not talented, but I am honored to be the leader of the heroes of Bingzhou. Naturally, I have to do everything I can to consider the interests of you all."

"Fortunately, God has granted our wishes. A few days ago, I reached an agreement with Zhang family in Mayi. Zhang family will provide the funds, and my Lu family will take the lead in gathering people to go out to the border to do business."

"In order to repay you all for your long-term support, I, Lu Yi, will accept anyone who is willing to join the caravan!"

"All the brothers who are willing to join us will not only have enough food, but also receive monthly wages. The most common salary is 600 per month, and if you are promoted, your salary will be increased!"

As soon as Lu Yi said this, everyone supported him enthusiastically.

"Haha, Big Brother Lu Yi still cares about us, the heroes of Bingzhou. Count me in!"

"To be honest with you, Brother Lu Yi, my family is short of rice, and your action is just in time for us!"

"We are just traveling merchants. We are skilled in archery and horse riding and are used to fighting with swords. What is there to be afraid of? Let's go together! Let's go together!"

Nowadays, the monthly salary of an ordinary hired worker with board included is 200-400 coins, which is barely enough to feed one or two people in the family. If he can support his parents, he will not be able to raise his wife and children.

The minimum wage offered by Lu Yi is 600 coins. According to the current grain price of 220 yuan per stone, it is enough to buy nearly three stones of grain. If you save a little, it is enough to feed three or four people in your family.

So it's no wonder that the crowd responded so enthusiastically. Seeing this, Lu Yi smiled at Lu Bu beside him.

"Brother, with your idea, my Lu family may prosper from now on!" Lu Bu's face was full of uncontrollable excitement, as if he had already seen the scene of the Lu family's glory in Wuyuan County.

But Lu Yi just nodded lightly. This small Wuyuan County could not bear his ambitions.

He suppressed the joy on his face, turned around and looked at everyone in silence.

The heated discussion gradually died down, and Lu Yi spoke again.

"However, the journey to the border is long. Not to mention the sandstorms and heavy rain along the way, we also have to be wary of horse bandits hiding everywhere. At the same time, we have to deal with greedy and dishonest foreigners. The road ahead is definitely not an easy one."

"Although Lu Yi is willing to help you, he does not want to hide the risks involved."

As soon as Lu Yi said this, the wild ideas in some people's hearts were immediately extinguished, and everyone's faces became solemn.

However, this was something he did on purpose. His first business trip outside the Great Wall was basically equivalent to forcibly breaking into the already-demarcated sphere of influence of foreign races, which would inevitably lead to a bloody battle. He didn't want to have a few unqualified people in his team, lest he and others be implicated.

"In a word, those who are brave enough can follow me, Lu Yi, to go out to the border. I, Lu Yi, will never let you down."

"And if you are worried or cannot go because of family ties, please consider carefully!"

"There are still seven days until the day of departure. You can come to me at any time to join us until three days before departure."

“But…” Lu Yi glanced at everyone and said, “Once you join the gang, you will no longer enjoy the pleasure of revenge. Once you leave the border, you must obey orders in everything. Those who disobey orders will be severely punished!”

"You should think carefully!"

After Lu Yi finished speaking, he turned around and went back into the house, leaving Lu Bu to continue entertaining everyone.

After joining the gang, ordinary people just need to follow Lu Yi wholeheartedly, but Lu Yi himself needs to make preparations early and make careful plans for those who depend on him and for himself.

……

Four days later in the morning, when Lu Yi opened the door of his house, dozens of people were already waiting outside.

These people are all heroes from Bingzhou who decided to join the gang after visiting Lu Yi these days.

"It seems that everyone here has already thought about it?" Lu Yi looked at the crowd with a serious expression. This time, no one showed any intention of retreating. They all responded to him with excitement and expectation.

"Brother Lu Yi, we Bingzhou men are not afraid of death but poverty. Just lead us to do it."

"That's right. Even if we encounter Xiongnu and Xianbei, the worst that can happen is we will fight them. Even if we don't go out of the border, they will knock on our gates every year."

"Very good!" Lu Bu nodded with satisfaction: "Since you are willing to entrust your lives and property to me, Lu Yi will naturally provide you with some protection."

"Any brother who joins my Lu family caravan will be given 3,400 coins as resettlement allowance on the spot. Three days later, each person will be given a set of double-season clothing, shoes and socks, a sword, a bow, and 30 arrows."

As soon as Lu Yi finished speaking, the crowd immediately burst into warm cheers.

The profits from trading outside the border are lucrative, and Lu Yi is willing to spend some of it to improve the treatment of the knights who will follow him. After all, these people are the first wave of seeds for his future conquest of the world.

(End of this chapter)