Three Kingdoms: Plundering Entries, From Merchants to Emperors

Qu Yi led more than 20 riders, galloping on the official road, heading straight to "Qujiazhuang" and returning.

Thinking back to what happened just now, he couldn't help but think a lot.

Last year, when the Yellow Turbans revolted, he led 800 pioneers to respond to the call and followed the General Huangfu Song to Jizhou to quell the rebellion. Originally, he thought that with his merits, he could at least get a place to guard so that his brothers could rise to prominence.

Unexpectedly, Huangfu Song was upright and upright, offended Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong of the Ten Attendants, and was demoted, and his merits were also wiped out.

At the beginning, he insisted on joining the army despite the opposition of his family. Now he has not earned any fame. How can he return to Liangzhou?

In desperation, he had to build a manor here and use his family property to support these brothers.

However, the expenses of more than 800 people are not a small amount. After a few months, he was already stretched to the limit. He originally planned to take his brothers to join the army, but none of the garrisons in You and Ji could catch his eye.

He had a glimmer of hope for the "White Horse General" Gongsun Zan. But two months ago, he went to Youzhou to visit him, but was coldly received. Moreover, Gongsun Zan was arrogant and thought that the "White Horse Volunteers" were so powerful that he made a big fuss about it.

But when he saw it, he was disappointed. What "White Horse Volunteers"? His eight hundred vanguards were enough to destroy them!

If his brothers worked for such people, wouldn't it be a waste of money?

Fortunately, I met Zhang Chen today, but then again, I have never met him before, why did he do this?

Just as he was thinking, he heard the little officer next to him say: "General, why is Mr. Zhang so generous today and took the initiative to offer us food and grass?"

After hearing this, Qu Yi couldn't help but think secretly.

Although Zhang Chen said it was out of gratitude for saving him, Qu Yi knew that when he arrived with his men, the two of them had already controlled the situation. Even if he didn't take action, those thieves would not get away with it.

Is he doing this to show his kindness to me? But why is he a merchant like this?

Forget it, no matter what, I have always owed him a favor. Besides, I saw his clear eyes just now, and it doesn't seem like he is lying.

At that moment, Qu Yi waved his hand and said to the officer beside him: "Spread the word and tell the bandits and horse bandits in the surrounding area that Zhang Zifan from Guangping is my brother. Let them keep their eyes open. If anyone dares to cause trouble for him, this general will be the first to kill him!"

"Yes!"

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After watching Qu Yi and his party leave, Zhang Chen and Gao Shun also returned to Guangping. The carriage had been broken, and Gao Shun untied the horse and wanted to take Zhang Chen with him. However, Zhang Chen really couldn't accept two grown men riding on the same horse, so the two had to walk back.

Along the way, Zhang Chen said nothing, as if thinking about something.

The purpose of this trip has been achieved, and it has been fruitful. Not only has he gained the favor of Qu Yi, but he has also established a relationship with him by giving him grain.

The next period of time will depend on the ability of Wu Guanjia. Accumulate money, do more good deeds, win the hearts of the people, and when the time comes, take over the county in one fell swoop.

With a county to settle down, you can accumulate money and grain, and then recruit soldiers and horses to plan for great undertakings! As for the Huang family, they are just jumping clowns. When I have time, I will kill them first!

Well, speaking of winning the hearts of the people, my father did a lot of charity during his lifetime. On the first and fifteenth of every month, he would open a porridge shop to provide relief to the refugees.

Since my father's death, this matter has been shelved for a while. Now that the Zhang family's dilemma has been resolved, it is time to put this matter back on the agenda.

When I go back today, I will discuss this matter with housekeeper Wu.

Zhang Chen secretly made up his mind.

After walking for more than an hour, the two finally returned to Zhang's house near noon.

This road is at least more than ten miles, and Gao Shun has martial arts skills, so it is naturally no problem. Although Zhang Chen has an entry of [extraordinary physical strength], he is not as good as Gao Shun after all. At this time, he is so tired that his legs and feet are weak and sweating profusely.

Ping'er was waiting here early. When she saw Zhang Chen coming back, she hurriedly handed over the brocade handkerchief and served tea.

Zhang Chen picked up the tea bowl and drank it all in one gulp, like a cow drinking. Gao Shun and Ping'er on the other side couldn't help laughing.

"Young master, are you okay?" Gao Shun smiled.

"It's okay, it's okay." Zhang Chen said, wiping the sweat on his forehead with a brocade handkerchief.

Gao Shun then said: "Just now when fighting with the gang of thieves, I saw that although you are brave, you have no method of fighting. I guess you have never learned martial arts. Please forgive me for speaking frankly. You killed a few thieves today purely by luck. If you meet a master, you will definitely lose if you fight like this!"

Zhang Chen nodded and said: "Father Xiao is right. I am also worried about this matter. Brother Gao is very good at martial arts. I wonder if you can give me some advice?"

After hearing this, Gao Shun couldn't help but wonder: "You are a businessman, why do you want to learn martial arts?"

Zhang Chen smiled slightly: "Being a businessman today may not mean being a businessman in the future.Born in troubled times, you should hold a three-foot sword and make great achievements to be a real man! "

Gao Shun was slightly stunned when he heard this, and felt that the person in front of him seemed to have some unusual spirit.

After a while, Gao Shun said: "I don't know what you want to learn? Swords, spears, swords, halberds, or archery?"

Zhang Chen thought for a moment and said: "Of course you have to learn archery, and in addition, you have to practice another weapon."

Gao Shun couldn't help laughing and said: "What you want to learn is not what a businessman needs, but more like a general fighting on the battlefield."

"Xiaofu, you are proficient in archery and horse riding, and you are proficient in all kinds of weapons, but do you want to fight on the battlefield in the future and become a great general who shocks all directions? ”

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Gao Shun was stunned when he heard this.

He had practiced martial arts since he was young, and he really hoped to make a name for himself and establish his career. Unfortunately, the court was corrupt and sold official positions and titles, so a capable person like him had no way to serve the country. Whenever he thought about this, he couldn't help but feel sad.

Zhang Chen seemed to see what he was thinking, and said, "Don't worry, filial father. Since ancient times, heroes have been made by the times. After the Yellow Turbans, chaos has emerged, and the Han Dynasty is in danger. Within a few years, the world will fall apart. Then, it will be time for you and me to establish our careers! "

"Young Master, you..." Gao Shun was shocked. He had never thought that such words would come from the mouth of a businessman.

Aren't businessmen only interested in making money? Why is the person in front of him so different?

Gao Shun seemed to be moved. If he was grateful to Zhang Chen before, now he actually had a little admiration.

This man has lofty ambitions and unique insights into the current situation. He is definitely not an ordinary person!

"Young Master, learning martial arts is not a one-day job. I wonder if you are willing to endure hardships?"

"If Brother Gao is willing to teach, I will do my best to learn. Even if there are thousands of hardships, I will not change my mind!"

Zhang Chen looked at Gao Shun, his eyes revealing incomparable determination.

Looking at Zhang Chen's eyes, Gao Shun's heart was inexplicably throbbing, and he immediately bowed his hands and said: "In this case, I will teach you everything I know. I just don't know what weapon you plan to practice? "

Zhang Chen thought for a moment and said, "The ancients said that the spear is the ancestor of all weapons, so let's learn spear techniques!"

"Okay, starting tomorrow, I will teach you how to practice spear techniques. Please come to the courtyard at 3:30 a.m., don't be late."

Zhang Chen was overjoyed after hearing this, and immediately bowed and said, "In this case, since Brother Gao is my teacher, please accept my greetings!"