"Urgent means must be used to do extraordinary things." - Excerpted from "Quotations of the Emperor of the Empire".
Just when everyone was a little confused, Wu Feng had already begun to implement the second step of his plan. He was simply not satisfied with his current position. He needed to obtain a higher position in a short period of time to prepare for his next step, and training could not be relaxed, so he boldly handed over the squadron training work to Liang Chongxin and himself Free yourself up to plan your next move. The next step up from the squadron leader is to be the leader of the brigade, but Wu Feng didn't take the deputy position into consideration at all, and his goal was to be the brigade leader. I had just received an exceptional promotion, and it was generally impossible to get another promotion in a short period of time, let alone two levels in a row. Although the brigade leader's approval authority lies at the regiment level, the decision-making power lies at the division level. If you want to get to the next level in the short term, you have to find another way.
The third division is stationed in the suburbs outside the north gate of the imperial capital. The division commander is a mediocre and old-fashioned middle-aged nobleman named Hawker. It is said that he is a relative of Vice Minister of Military Affairs Peake. He usually lives in the imperial capital, but only visits every Monday. Go to the division headquarters to listen to reports from all levels, and arrange work step by step. General affairs are handled by the deputy commander and chief of staff. There is an attendant named Jia Bu beside this guy. He is stingy and greedy by nature, and he likes to take advantage of small things. He is a villain who pretends to be powerful, but he is trusted by Hawker, and everyone below him hates him very much. After Wu Feng learned about these situations through various channels, he decided to take action from this guy named Jia Bu. He first found out about Jia Bu's daily routine through some idle people on the streets of the Imperial Capital, and learned that this guy went to a teahouse called Wangyue Xuan in the East District of the Imperial Capital to drink tea almost every afternoon, and heard that the scholar told stories. So Wu Feng also changed into plain clothes and went to this teahouse called Wangyue Xuan for several afternoons to drink tea and listen to books. After observation, Wu Feng found that this guy was really stingy. He drank tea with the cheapest scented tea, but he had to sit in the teahouse. I heard in the middle that the book was in the best position. The storyteller came to ask for reward but never gave it. Fortunately, the clerk here didn't care about it, probably because he had seen enough.
When Wu Feng was drinking tea, he would sit next to Jia Bu intentionally or unintentionally, and he and Jia Bu would comment on the storyteller's stories from time to time. The storyteller talks about the founding of the Tanghe Empire, where teahouses and hotels were popular throughout the empire. , which is also one of the most commonly told stories by storytellers. Due to Wu Feng's deliberate arrangement, the two often sat together to drink tea. Within a month, they became familiar with Jia Bu. Wu Feng also paid for Jia Bu's tea from time to time, and sometimes gave tips to the storyteller on Jia Bu's behalf. . Later, it got to the point where Wu Feng invited Jia Bu to drink. After many times, Jia Bu felt a little embarrassed and wanted to invite Wu Feng back, but Wu Feng declined.
Jia Bu is also a very obedient person. When he was drinking, he asked Wu Feng intentionally or unintentionally if he needed help in any way. Wu Feng felt that the time was almost ripe, so he told his plan without any concealment, hoping that Jia Bu helped and said he would thank him again after success. After thinking about it again and again, Jia Bu felt that there was no risk in this matter and he could earn some income. Why not do it as a favor, so he agreed immediately.
Wu Feng's plan was to ask Jia Bu to find a way to have the commander of the Division Hocker inspect the work of the Fourth Wing at an appropriate time and watch the drills of some teams. Jia Bu responded to Wu Feng's squadron at the right time He expressed his surprise during the drill, and then did a good job in Hawker's ideological work, so that Hawker would affirm Wu Feng's achievements and take the initiative to ask for Wu Feng's promotion. Generally speaking, if the division commander requests the promotion of a battalion captain by name, it should be approved without any problems. In this way, the Wufeng plan will be a complete success. The success of this plan largely depends on Jiabu's influence on the leader of the Hawker Division. Jiabu said there is absolutely no problem, and whether Wu Feng's squadron performs outstandingly. The two agreed to go down and prepare separately. Once Wufeng was ready, they would immediately notify Jiabu, who would do his job as the commander of the Hawker Division and inspect the Fourth Wing.
When Wu Feng made an appointment with Jia Bu, the three-month intensive training led by Liang Chongxin of the whole squadron was coming to an end. After Wu Feng fully inspected the whole team, he found that the training results exceeded the expected purpose, and he couldn't help but feel satisfied with his choice. , and also have more confidence in the success of his plan. At the end of the training meeting, Wu Feng commended those who performed well during the training based on Liang Chongxin's suggestion list, and prepared to report to his superiors for promotion. The training was a complete success. Wu Feng also actively reported to the brigade and alliance, asking superiors to come for inspection and acceptance. On the other hand, Wu Feng also contacted Jia Bu in the city and asked him to take action in the near future.
One week later, the Fourth Regiment of the Third Division received a notice that the division commander would personally inspect the work of the Fourth Regiment. This immediately attracted the attention of the leaders of the Fourth Regiment, because usually the Division Commander Hockel It is rare to go down to the grassroots level. This time, we have to pay attention to the fourth team alone. To this end, the wing requires all subordinate units to prepare for inspections.
Three days later, Division Chief Hocker and other division leaders visited the Fourth Regiment as scheduled. During the inspection, Division Chief Hocker proposed to take a look at the training of new recruits. Therefore, Wu Feng's Fifth Regiment was The brigade conducted a reporting exercise. During the exercise, the soldiers of the Third Squadron led by Wu Feng were full of energy, high in fighting spirit, and well-trained. They were significantly better than other squadrons and won praise from leaders at all levels present. Even the Hawker Division The commander was also very satisfied. Jia Bu took the opportunity to add fuel to the flames. Hawker immediately asked Wu Feng to report on the training situation. After Wu Feng praised all levels above, everyone was very satisfied. After learning that Wu Feng was from a noble family, Afterwards, the commander of the Hocker Division immediately stated that young and promising officers like Wu Feng should be promoted to more important positions as chief officers to strengthen the training of new recruits. He asked the leaders of the Fourth Regiment to consider it immediately and make arrangements for the 4th Regiment. The work of the Fourth Wing was also affirmed.
Other leaders of the division also agreed with the division commander's proposal, so the leadership team of the Fourth Regiment quickly made a decision to appoint Li Wufeng as the captain of the fifth brigade of the fourth regiment of the third division of the Imperial City Guard, with the military rank Promoted to captain, the former captain of the fifth brigade was transferred to the second brigade as captain, the former captain of the second brigade was transferred to the first brigade as captain, the former captain of the first brigade was promoted to director of the wing's logistics department, and reported to the division The regiment approved, and Division Commander Hocker and other division leaders immediately agreed.
With Wu Feng's strong recommendation, Liang Chongxin's proposal to succeed Wu Feng as the captain of the Third Squadron was also approved. At noon, the Fourth Regiment hosted a banquet for the division leaders at the Dengxian Pavilion, a very famous wine bar in the western district of the imperial capital. Wu Feng was also notified to attend, despite the exception. During the banquet, Wu Feng and the newly promoted director of the Regiment Logistics Department frequently reported to the division and alliance. The leader of the team toasted, and the leader also encouraged the two of them. They drank and drank together, and the host and guest parted after enjoying themselves. Before the banquet ended, Wu Feng took advantage of no one's attention and handed Jia Bu a brocade bag containing one hundred gold coins. Jia Bu did not refuse and put it in knowingly.
In just over two years, Wu Feng rose from an ordinary soldier to a captain leading nearly a thousand people, becoming the pride of the recruits. The recruits all regarded Wu Feng as their idol and admired him to the fullest. At the inauguration ceremony of Wu Feng as captain of the fifth brigade, Wu Feng gave an impromptu speech.
"Brothers, two years ago, like most of you here, I was just a new recruit. After two years of hard work and opportunities, I was fortunate enough to become your captain. I am not much smarter or capable than you. , but I know how to train hard and work hard. I think as long as everyone is like me, there will be more opportunities in the future. But what I also want to say is that the current situation is grim and we may go to the battlefield anytime and anywhere. Of course, there are more opportunities. The risk will also be greater. The enemy will not be merciful to us because we are new recruits or have insufficient training. You will undergo the baptism of blood and fire on the battlefield. Only after passing the test of life and death will you become a true warrior. Remember In this way, sweat more in peacetime and bleed less in war. Only if you are stronger than the enemy, you will have more opportunities. I hope that all squadrons will follow the example of the third squadron, redouble their efforts in future training, and strive to catch up as soon as possible. Go above or surpass them. Brothers, don’t waste your time, use your own hands to create opportunities, and strive to realize your own value on the stage of life.”
His words made the soldiers on the field excited and won the thunderous applause of nearly a thousand soldiers in the field, which lasted for a long time. Later historians once evaluated the first speech of the founding emperor of the empire and believed that it was not very successful because the language was full of threats and inducements. However, he used himself as an example and made full use of the aspirational mentality of the soldiers and successfully provoked them. Their enthusiasm laid a good foundation for future training.
The year 689 in the Gregorian calendar of the mainland was a restless year. Just when Wu Feng led all the officers and soldiers of the Fifth Battalion to engage in the heated military training, an unexpected incident disrupted Wu Feng's training plan, leaving less than ten soldiers. Nine-year-old Wu Feng experienced the cruelty of war in advance, which further stimulated Wu Feng's desire for power.
Autumn was supposed to be a harvest season, but Yanyun County, Beiyuan County, and Heshuo County in the northern part of the empire were hit by a locust plague after a severe drought. Many counties had almost no harvest. The empire was trying to raise funds for the coming year. The war with the Luobi people, a nomadic people on the northwest border, has not reduced the tax burden on various parts of the north. In addition, some local landlords and businessmen hoarded food, causing food prices to skyrocket. Ordinary farmers were miserable, and small-scale farmers Anti-rent and anti-tax riots occurred one after another, and the imperial authorities adopted high-pressure policies, making the situation turbulent.
There are still several countries on the vast Liberia Plain to the north of the Tanghe Empire. Although their strength is not as strong as the Tanghe Empire, they should not be underestimated. Their residents are different from the Tanghe Empire. They are mainly white people. Their ancestors migrated from the Western Continent hundreds of years ago, and then gradually intermarried with the local residents, and finally formed the current situation.
These countries have similar nationalities, religions, histories, and customs, and have relatively good relations with each other. Their national strength is not much different. The Kaman Empire is the strongest, and several royal families are related by marriage. These countries are located in the north and northeast of the Tanghe Empire. From west to east are the Sisluo Empire, the Kaman Empire, and the Kingdom of Puer. To the northeast is the Kingdom of Dodon. Among them, the relationship between the Dodon Kingdom and the empire is average, while the relationship between the other three countries and the empire has been tense in recent decades. Armed conflicts continue in the border areas, and major wars have occurred many times. The most recent one was seven years ago. There is another country sandwiched between the Kaman Empire and the Kingdom of Poole, and that is the Principality of Jerok. Its territory and population are only equivalent to a medium-sized county in the empire, and it has a very close relationship with the empire.
Budli City, the capital of the Kaman Empire. There is a grand building in the middle of the broad Stanley Street. This is the famous Imperial Prime Minister's Palace. In a secret room in the west corner of the Prime Minister's Palace, a short, fat middle-aged man is sitting on the imperial chair at the top, concentrating on his work. Listen to the report of a middle-aged man standing at the bottom.
"Currently, several small-scale riots in the local area have been suppressed by the local police force. However, through our local people's work and matchmaking for them, several leaders in the riots are ready to unite and organize a large riot. However, ‧;‧;‧;‧;”
The middle-aged man was hesitant to speak, and the short, fat man's eagle-like eyes fell on the middle-aged man's face. "But what, if you have something to say, just say it."
"My subordinates believe that even if they all unite, they may not be able to succeed."
"Oh, tell me what you think."
"They are just a bunch of farmers and slaves. Although there are some talents among them, they have neither formal training nor weapons and supplies. Even if we provide intelligence information, they will eventually fail. It's just a matter of time. "
"You don't need to consider this issue. You only need to arrange for our people to do everything possible to provide them with intelligence information, but they are limited to providing intelligence information and are not allowed to participate in it. You must also pay attention to the methods and methods and must not expose our people. This You must remember one thing. Report any situation in time."
"Please remember, my lord, if you have nothing else to do, I will leave first."
"Okay, you might as well rest and pay attention to your body."
"Thank you for your concern, sir."
After the middle-aged man left the secret room, the short and fat man sat on a chair and fell into deep thought. "I didn't originally have any hope that a group of rabble could accomplish anything big. I just hoped to consume some of the opponent's strength. The longer the delay, the better, and the better for us. It would be better if we could attract some of the enemy's regular troops. Opportunities are also created. Come out." The short, fat man murmured to himself. If no one introduced him, no one who knew him would believe that this short, fat man with an unattractive appearance could actually be Gomez, the Prime Minister of the Kaman Empire, known as the "Iron-fisted Prime Minister".