Signing in the Republic of China: starting from a foot patrol

Chapter 165 A Local Snake

Lin Hongfei waved his hands secretly, signaling Uncle Qian and Second Master Qian to get out of here quickly, and don't be an eyesore here, while he said with a smile:

"Old man, didn't I bring my new daughter-in-law to meet you!"

When Qian Minghe heard this, he immediately regained his spirits: "Oh, the granddaughter-in-law is here, where is she? Let me meet you soon!"

Immediately, Wu Yushu came over, bent down and saluted, "Granddaughter-in-law please greet Grandpa!"

"Good boy, come in the house, come in the house!"

Qian Minghe was in no mood to talk to the two prodigal sons anymore, and led them into the study with a smile on his face.

Seeing this scene, Uncle Qian and Second Master Qian breathed a sigh of relief, the old man was no longer angry, and he had escaped a catastrophe.

But immediately, there was a bit of jealousy on the faces of the two of them, and Uncle Qian said angrily: "Is this plausible? My grandson greets him, he is picky."

"Here's an outsider here, but he greets him with a smile, and he even pays for his granddaughter-in-law!"

Second Master Qian has a little bit more self-knowledge than Uncle Qian, although not much, he curled his lips and said: "That's okay, who will make our two sons less promising than Lin Hongfei!"

When Uncle Qian heard this, he was immediately annoyed: "Who said, why is my son not as promising as Lin Hongfei? Although he is not an official, he is still a serious college student!"

Second Master Qian said with disdain in his heart: "Stupid college student, if the old man hadn't played favors, your stupid son would have been able to go to college?"

At this time, Uncle Qian's words became more and more outrageous: "I doubt whether this Lin Hongfei is the bastard that the old man left behind!"

"Otherwise, why..."

When Second Master Qian heard this, he was about to speak to stop him, but stopped immediately. He smiled disdainfully, ignored Uncle Qian, and left the yard quickly.

Uncle Qian was chattering endlessly while walking, not noticing that the old servant not far away silently recited what he said.

In the study, Qian Minghe's face was full of joy. Seeing Lin Hongfei bring his new daughter-in-law to the door, the resentment in his heart just now dissipated.

Immediately afterwards, Qian Minghe's wife also walked in, holding Wu Yushu's hand and talking non-stop.

The dinner for the two of them was also settled at Qian's house. After dinner, Mrs. Qian took Wu Yushu to her room to have some private conversations between women.

And Qian Minghe took Lin Hongfei back to the study room. At this time, the father and son no longer had the relaxation and joy at the dinner table just now, but were somewhat serious and dignified.

"Grandpa, what's up there now?" Lin Hongfei pointed out.

Qian Minghe sighed slightly: "Sulphur, saltpeter and charcoal are only one flame away!"

"No more than next summer at the most, there must be a battle between Zhiwan and Anhui!"

Speaking of this, Qian Minghe turned to ask: "Hongfei, how are you doing in Lu Province?"

Lin Hongfei said: "It's not too bad. At present, I have mastered a team of more than a hundred people. These people are still very loyal to me."

When Qian Minghe heard it, he was somewhat relieved and said: "Well, very good, these more than a hundred guns are enough to keep you safe for a while."

"However, if there is a war, there are not enough people!"

Lin Hongfei nodded: "I understand, so I have been waiting for the conscription announcement from above, and then I will go to various places to recruit some capable people."

At this time, Qian Minghe got up slowly, and while beckoning Lin Hongfei to come over, he slowly unfolded a map on the table:

"It is said that ordinary people should take one step at a time."

"Smart people, take one step and see three steps!"

"A talented person can take one step and see ten steps or even a hundred steps!"

"We're not considered geniuses, we can't see that far."

"But if you take one step and look at three steps, you can still do it."

With that said, Qian Minghe analyzed:

"Now there is bound to be a war between Zhiwan and Anhui, and Lu Province will definitely become an area that Zhiwan and Anhui will compete for."

"If you continue to stay here, you will definitely be involved in this war in the future."

"This war is meaningless, and you won't get any benefit from participating in it. Lu Province is rich and rich, so many people are staring at this place."

"Even with the support of me and Wu Ziyu, it will be difficult for you to grab a suitable territory in Lu Province."

"Therefore, there is no need to waste energy on this battle."

"In the spring of next year, you will leave Lu Province and lead the team to Lingnan Province."

"This is the place where you can develop freely!"

Lin Hongfei nodded in agreement: "I understand this, but Lingnan Province is so big, where do you think it is more appropriate for me to go!"

Qian Minghe smiled slightly: "I've already thought about this matter for you, and I originally planned to write you a letter."

"Unexpectedly, you came to the door today. It just so happens that I will explain it to you face to face."

As he said that, Qian Minghe reached out and clicked on a location on the map. Lin Hongfei bent down to have a look, and said subconsciously:

"Jiandu County in Lingnan Province?"

"Why here?"

Just after saying this, Lin Hongfei immediately realized several advantages of Jiangdu County, and Qian Minghe's explanation at this time was exactly in line with what Lin Hongfei thought in his heart.

"Jiangdu County is adjacent to the Yangtze River, and it is a very important ferry in the surrounding areas. Going west, it can connect with Sichuan and Chongqing, and going east, it can enter the Hubei Province along the river. After crossing the river, it can enter the Hunan and Jiangxi regions in the south. The waterway transportation is very convenient. .”

"The land along the river is fairly fertile, and there is fishing in the river, so you don't have to worry too much about food and grass."

"In addition, it is also a very critical point."

"According to the information I found in the Executive Yuan, there is a coal mine with high output in Jiangdu County. Every year, a large number of cargo ships transport the coal from this place to various places. The sale of coal alone is a lot of profit."

"To put it bluntly, this is a black cornucopia!"

Hearing this, Lin Hongfei said with great interest: "Since this is the case, there must be a group of local forces that have taken over this cornucopia."

Qian Minghe smiled slightly: "That's right, Governor He of Lingnan Province has an old relationship with me. Last time he came to the capital for business, I asked him specifically when I was drinking with him."

"This coal mine in Jiangdu County is occupied by the militia commander in Jiangdu County."

"Relying on this coal mine, the militia commander has a team of nearly 3000 people, and he has more than 1000 guns in his hands."

Hearing this, Lin Hongfei said meaningfully: "According to what you said, this is a fat and strong local snake!"

Qian Minghe smiled and said, "A place as rich as Jiangdu County will naturally breed a fat snake."

"There are naturally no powerful forces in those poor and remote areas, but would you like to go to that kind of place?"

Lin Hongfei laughed and said, "Of course I don't want to!"

"The greater the risk, the greater the reward. If I am timid and afraid of fighting because of a fat snake, then my experience in the past few years will be in vain!"

When Qian Minghe heard it, he smiled all over his face: "I knew you were a fat brat!"

As he spoke, Qian Minghe slapped a letter of appointment on the table:

"Hold on, the letter of appointment for the magistrate of Jiangdu County!"

"For this torn piece of paper, Governor He of Lingnan Province drank the two jars of good wine that I have treasured for many years!"

"If you kid can't make a name for yourself in Jiangdu County, you have to pay me for those two jars of good wine!"

At this moment, Lin Hongfei looked at the letter of appointment on the table, and a hot current surged quickly in his body!