Water Margin begins as a captain in Yanggu County

Chapter 54: Has the world in our Song Dynasty changed?
After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Su Wu said one more thing: "I think Sanniang has told you all that in a few days, I will really send people to the manor to recruit people. I hope you will give me some convenience..."

It was Zhu Chaofeng who expressed his opinion: "General, here in Dulonggang, the land is vast and there are countless fertile fields. Over the years, the population has increased more and more, and one generation after another has given birth. The population is thriving. I won't mention the number of people. It's no problem for the general to send people to recruit one or two thousand young and strong men!"

"I will go back and talk about it first, and help the general to select one or two, and wait for the general to recruit them." Old Master Hu also expressed his opinion.

Li Yingzi also said: "There are many young men in Zhuangzi."

This matter is also beneficial to the three villages of Dulonggang. Why?

Because if a large part of Dongping Prefecture's elite soldiers come from Dulonggang, Dulonggang will be more secure in the future.

This is a win-win situation.

Su Wu was already bowing and walking around: "Thank you all for giving me this convenience. With such a united mind, why should I worry about the unrest in Dongping Prefecture?"

"I rely on the general for maintaining peace and order." Zhu Chaofeng also bowed to express his gratitude.

"Let's work together to protect this area!" Su Wu also responded, speaking excitedly.

After the meal, Su Wu still had to leave. Even though he had drunk a lot of wine, he still had to return to Dongping Prefecture.

Everyone escorted Su Wu to the main road, and Su Wu did not want them to see him off any further.

Luan Tingyu packed up his luggage, and Zhujiazhuang sent a carriage to follow Su Wu to Dongping Prefecture.

Hu Sanniang rode a few more steps forward, and her horse rode side by side with Su Wu. The girl asked, "Does the general recruit women?"

Su Wu smiled and said, "You are joking again. There are only men in the army. What's the matter with a woman coming?"

"It's sung in the Yuefu poems, so didn't Hua Mulan also join the army?" Hu Sanniang asked.

Su Wu was also surprised: "Have you read Yuefu poetry?"

"Are you looking down on me again?" Hu Sanniang was somewhat unhappy.

"It's not that I look down on you, but it's inappropriate after all. This thing can't be done. If you have free time, it's okay to come to the army to play, but you can't join the army."

Su Wu sternly refused.

The little girl was slightly disappointed and asked again: "Then...then when will you come again?"

"Come if you have anything..." Su Wu replied.

"So if I really go to your army to play, you won't block me out, right?"

"Then I'll give orders in advance and leave you a military order. When you arrive, go to the army directly." Su Wu said with a smile.

"Yes?"

"Okay!" Su Wu nodded.

"Then... then I'll go back." Hu Sanniang turned her horse and had already seen him off for a long distance.

Su Wu nodded: "Hurry up and be careful on the road."

"I'm familiar with this road..." As she said this, the horse started to ride away. When it went far away, the little girl turned back to look, but she could no longer see it.

So Su Wu sat side by side with Luan Tingyu again and said, "Master Luan, please set a practice schedule so that I can follow it."

Luan Tingyu was no longer modest at this time. Since he had accepted the task, he was serious about it. He just answered: "Every morning, when the sun rises, before the general goes on duty, he should practice spear and stick for an hour. When it is dusk, when the general is off duty, he should practice spear and stick horse fighting in the training ground for another hour. Is that okay?"

"Okay, let's do as Master Luan said." Su Wu nodded. Other things were important, but this matter was more important at this moment. One called Master Luan, the other called General...

"General, rest assured. I will do my best to teach you. I know that you are an extraordinary martial artist, and you have extraordinary comprehension. Looking at your physique, I know that I will be able to achieve twice the result with half the effort. My gun and stick skills are extraordinary. You will be familiar with the gun and stick in just one month. You will be an expert in three to five months. After that, you will study hard and practice every day. After years and months, you will definitely achieve extraordinary results in the future. You may even become a top gun and stick expert."

Luan Tingyu analyzed the situation very seriously and was very confident in his unique skills.

After listening to this, Su Wu also began to have aspirations. Since he had embarked on this path, he didn't want to think too much and just did it!
When they entered the city at dusk, everyone went to the military camp in the city to rest, and the prisoners were also kept in Suo Chao's army.

Su Wu decided to visit the prefect Cheng Wanli first.

It was the study room in the back court again. The two of them didn't exchange any pleasantries and went straight to business. Su Wu handed the case file to Cheng Wanli first.

Cheng Wanli slowly flipped through the document, saying, "Excellent, excellent, excellent, well-organized, with clear questions and answers, and it is seamless and watertight. Everything is complete. If you see such an official document in Tokyo, you will definitely be speechless. You did a terrible job!"

Su Wu stopped saying those self-deprecating words and just said, "Sir, now the dust has settled and I can sleep well."

"You have worked really hard these past few days. The military in the city still needs to be prepared, and you will be busy in the future. This government cannot help you much, so I will give you some money. It's not much, just 10,000 strings of money for ambassadors. It's not good to use people you don't trust, so just let them go aside, and you can find some useful and trustworthy people..."

This move was truly generous, and it was obvious that Cheng Wanli was still feeling uneasy at this moment.

He urged Su Wu to deal with these matters quickly, because if they were not handled well, he would not be able to sleep once Suo Chao left with his troops.

"Don't worry, sir. I will do my best to get it done." Su Wu answered seriously, but he also knew that even if he got the money again, it would still be far from what he wanted in his plan.

Su Wu was also feeling uneasy. He always felt that something was bound to happen. The bandits from Liangshan would definitely cause trouble. It just depended on what kind of trouble it would be.

Wait for Su Wu to think about how to deal with it...

You even have to think long-term. Many stories are about to begin, and you have to quickly build up some power so that you will be qualified to participate in them.

Cheng Wanli nodded again: "I am very confident in your work."

"Sir, you should have a good rest recently." Su Wu noticed that Cheng Wanli had big dark circles under his eyes.

"Well, now that you're back, I may be able to sleep well tonight."

When Cheng Wanli said this, Su Wu was even a little surprised. Please analyze, what kind of feeling is this?
"There is one more thing. I have not asked anyone to touch Dong Ping's house. Now that you are back, you can go there tomorrow... I think he has saved a lot of money and grain. If you go to his house and search for it, it will be used as a supplement for you to buy more soldiers and horses..."

In order to get a good night's sleep, Cheng Wanli was willing to do anything.

Perhaps Cheng Wanli underestimated Dong Ping's ability to make money as a martial artist.

"Thank you, sir..." Su Wu was not excited.

Cheng Wanli waved his hands and said with a tired face: "No need to be polite. You and I are different from others. You saved my life, and I promoted you. Although we were not familiar with each other before, now we are no longer separated by inside and outside."

Cheng Wanli also has his own way of controlling people, but Su Wu was actually somewhat moved when he heard these words.

Then Cheng Wanli sighed again: "Su Wu, tell me, has the world of our Song Dynasty changed?"

Su Wu looked over...

Cheng Wanli seemed to be thinking about something, and then asked, "What do you think?"

Su Wu nodded: "Maybe it is really changing..."

"Alas..." Cheng Wanli sighed deeply, exhausted, and waved his hand weakly: "Go back and rest early."

(It’s ranked fourth in the overall ranking, a height I never thought possible, and I’m a little overwhelmed. It’s also the highlight of my writing career. I don’t know what the result will be when it’s published, but I’m looking forward to it. Brothers, I love you! I love you deeply!)
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