Free Web NovelChapter 152: Recruiting Talent
Long Chen quickly wiped the moist saliva from the corner of his mouth and pretended to be serious as he continued to inquire, "Ahem, okay, please continue!"
Lin Yuntian, with a fist over his chest, continued, "Although Zhou Gongjin is highly praised in Lujiang Prefecture, he seems indifferent to your actions in Jiangdong and shows no intention of joining."
Long Chen nodded in understanding.
After all, people with great talents often have their own pride, especially Zhou Yu, who comes from a prestigious family.
His upbringing has made him less accepting of someone like Long Chen, who is quite different from the norm.
It’s a normal reaction.
"But, Master, Lu Su from Dongcheng County seems to have a high regard for you!"
Upon hearing this, Long Chen instantly became spirited!
Lu Su!
He’s a genius with strategic foresight!
He was the one who provided suggestions to Sun Quan comparable to Zhuge Liang’s strategy in the Battle of Chibi. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com
He hurriedly asked, "Tell me more!"
"Master, Lu Su admires your benevolent governance and policies in Wucheng and Wu counties very much..." freēwebnovel.com
Immediately, Lin Yuntian recounted what he had seen and heard in Dongcheng County, most of which were Lu Su’s words and actions, as well as his respect for Long Chen.
Upon hearing this, Long Chen slapped his thigh, "Great! If we could have Lu Su’s assistance, wouldn’t it be like adding wings to a tiger!"
He quickly sat down next to the table and wrote a lengthy letter expressing his admiration for Lu Su, hoping he would take up a position in his county!
If not for Long Chen being busy with governmental affairs lately, he would have gone to visit personally!
Unfortunately, there were many matters concerning new recruits and training lately, and there were many follow-up tasks after clearing out the mountain bandits in Danyang County.
If these matters were not carefully handled, there was a risk of the mountain bandits regrouping.
It’s like treating an illness; you must take your medicine regularly, or else the disease may worsen.
Therefore, in this situation, Long Chen could only recruit talents through written communication!
He hoped Lu Su would agree to visit Jiangxi County.
Of course, what was written on the surface was a visit, but what Long Chen really meant was, if you come, don’t leave!
With Lu Su’s information gradually surfacing in his mind, Long Chen gave some instructions to Lin Yuntian:
"If Lu Su reads the letter and still refuses to come to Jiangxi County, send the Jinyiwei under your command to bring his mother here."
"Remember! Do not scare his mother! You can tell her my name."
Nowadays, Long Chen’s reputation in Jiangdong is sky-high!
If Lu Su’s mother knew that her son was going to serve under the biggest lord in Yangzhou in the future, she would probably agree!
Upon hearing this, Lin Yuntian nodded.
Long Chen handed him the completed recruitment letter and asked again:
"Are there any other talents on the list who have expressed their intention to join me?"
After a moment of contemplation, Lin Yuntian spoke again:
"Master, it seems that Pan Zhang on your list also intends to join you."
"I have had contact with him before. He comes from a poor family and loves drinking and revelry, often running up debts at the tavern."
"One day, when the creditors came to collect debts, I pretended to be generous and repaid his debts for him. After a few days of contact, I asked him about his opinion of you, and he praised you endlessly. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have a way to serve you."
Long Chen nodded and gave him a thumbs up, "Yuntian, you’ve done well!
In that case, take my token and the recruitment letter, and personally recruit him for me."
"Yes, Master!"
"Good, you may go now! Once the task is accomplished, you will be rewarded!" Long Chen waved his hand.
In this way, both civil and military talents will join his camp, strengthening his power.
Long Chen was delighted.
Although Pan Zhang was not like Xu Chu, a tiger general, he was still a military officer who could serve as a deputy general.
Long Chen currently had a great demand for such military officers.
The next day,
Long Chen received a letter from Xizi, a strategist in Jiangxi County, urging him to make haste and immediately go to Jiangxi County as there was an urgent matter to report.
After reading the letter, Long Chen furrowed his brow.
He thought, "This strategist! He didn’t explain clearly, just urging me to rush to Jiangxi County as soon as possible. Otherwise, there might not be another chance!"
His words naturally aroused Long Chen’s interest, especially since it was a personal letter from Xizi, the strategist. Long Chen couldn’t afford to neglect it.
After hastily issuing instructions for the follow-up work in Danyang County, Long Chen rode his Ice Dragon King and quickly headed to Jiangxi County.
Accompanying him were Xu Chu and five thousand elite soldiers.
As for the forty thousand Danyang soldiers, they were left to train under Dian Wei’s command.
Dian Wei had the highest combat power and physical strength in Long Chen’s camp and was the top warrior under Long Chen’s command. Leaving him in Danyang County was the best choice for now.
...
Jiangxi County.
The Prefectural Governor’s Mansion.
Long Chen sat at the head, playing with a teacup in his hand, thinking, "This strategist is really something! He urgently summoned me, but his people are nowhere to be found..."
Suddenly, there was a shout from outside the mansion, "Report!"
"Reporting to the Lord, Military Advisor Jijiu Xizi requests an audience."
"Quickly, please!"
The main figure finally arrived. Long Chen stared outside eagerly.
A handsome young man in a white jade robe, holding a feather fan, walked leisurely from outside the mansion.
With a smiling face, he was exceptionally elegant.
There were pale red runes embroidered on the white jade robe, resembling an ancient and lonely fire phoenix.
"Xizi, you made me wait for quite a while!" Long Chen said impatiently. "Tell me, why did you urgently summon me back from Danyang County?"
Xizi smiled gently and picked up the teacup from the table, taking a sip leisurely.
Seeing his demeanor, Long Chen felt like a fire raging in his heart!
Really, at a time like this, he still had to show off the demeanor of a transcendent figure.
Seeing the slight frown on Long Chen’s face, Xizi finally put down the feather fan and the teacup, and said seriously, "Lord, what do you think of my strategies?"
Long Chen: ..........
Do you believe I’ll kick you? Do you really think I rushed back from Danyang County just to praise you?!!
The muscles on Long Chen’s forehead had formed the character "川" (river).
But he still patiently said, "Xizi’s strategies are undoubtedly ingenious, like a spring of ideas, he is undoubtedly one of the best strategists in the world!!!"
"But why do you ask like this?" Long Chen almost gritted his teeth as he spoke.
I know your strategies are very powerful and clever, but if you called me back from Danyang County just to hear some praise, I will definitely make you regret it...
Xizi, seeing the veins popping on Long Chen’s forehead, was startled.
"Ahem, Lord, what if I said there’s someone whose intelligence surpasses mine tenfold?"
