Chapter 49
Sure enough, since Feng Delin came to Qingfeng Village, the entire village has shown a prosperous scene.
His biggest characteristic is that he is good at managing money. Money is in his blood. As long as he has money, it is easy to recruit soldiers and horses. In these days, there are many people who have no food to eat. As long as the salary can be paid in time on a monthly basis, come and sign up.
Yes, there are many.
Under Feng Delin's painstaking management, in less than a year, he led the brothers in the village to do several beautiful transactions and made a lot of money. Qingfeng Village also expanded from the previous few hundred people.
There were over a thousand people.
On this day, Du Qingfeng, the leader of Dazhai, held a meeting for everyone. He said with a smile on his face: "Brothers, what do you think? I will say that my benefactor is a rare talent. You see, since my benefactor came to the mountain, he has worked hard and worked hard without complaining.
It has more than doubled the size of our operations.”
"As the leader of the village said." everyone said.
"Master Dazhai, you are very grateful. It is mainly because of your good leadership and the joint efforts of the brothers that we have achieved some results," Feng Delin Qian said, "Why do these things matter?"
"Brothers, have you heard that my benefactor is not only talented, but also very humble. It is clearly his achievements, but he passed it on to me and everyone else," Du Qingfeng said with a smile, "Recently, according to what we have learned,
Judging from the intelligence we have, a small group of Mongolian bandits will pass through our jurisdiction. These people are our old enemies, and the leader is the Chuangdilong. They took advantage of them last time, and I was seriously injured. If not
My benefactor saved me, and I have been dead for a long time. It is said that it is not a gentleman not to retaliate against a grudge. Since they have come to the door, I decided to lead a group of troops to ambush them. If everything goes well, I can kill them.
They were wiped out in one fell swoop.”
"Master Dazhai, I object," Feng Delin said immediately after hearing this: "These Mongolian bandits are basically composed of nomadic Mongolians and other ethnic minorities on the grasslands. They are used to living on the Mongolian prairie.
He is good at riding and shooting, and is brave and good at fighting. In recent years, in order to implement the "New Deal", the Qing government has launched a large number of reclamation and immigration actions in Mongolia. To this end, the local feudal rulers, Mongolian princes and nobles, and Han landlords and warlords colluded to create large-scale settlements in Mongolia.
The trading flag land has attracted a large number of immigrants, making it impossible for the local Mongolian herdsmen to live. In this case, Bai Ying Dalai and Zhelimu League Guo from the Suruk Banner of the Zhuosuotu League in Inner Mongolia
Taoke Taohu of the Errosian Banner successively raised the flag to defend his pastures and land. Both of them were outstanding figures, famous giants known as the 'Mongolian horse thieves', and they were really not easy to mess with.
"
"My benefactor, you are worrying too much. You are trying to gain the ambition of others and destroy the prestige of our own family," Du Qingfeng said. "They are only a small group of bandits who came here this time, not a full force.
How can we spit out the fat in our mouths?"
"These Mongolian bandits are always cunning. Last time you were ambushed by them and almost lost your life. This time, we must not fall into their trap again," Feng Delin said.
"My dear benefactor, don't worry," Du Qingfeng thought for a while, "How about this? To be on the safe side, I will lead two hundred brothers as the vanguard, and you will lead the large group as the rear to prevent any unexpected events."
"No, no, no," Feng Delin quickly waved his hand and said, "I'll be the forward, and you can lead the whole team to guide the rear."
"My dear benefactor, are you still fighting with me about this matter?" Du Qingfeng said firmly, "Don't worry, it's absolutely safe, it's settled."
So, early the next morning, Du Qingfeng set off first with two hundred brothers, and Feng Delin led a large group of people to keep a distance and followed behind.
However, what he didn't expect was that this small group of bandits was just a trick to lure the enemy. The large group of people had already laid an ambush. Du Qingfeng was eager for revenge and rushed into the enemy's formation first, only to fall into another ambush.
By the time Feng Delin arrived with his troops, almost all of the two hundred or so vanguard troops had been wiped out. Du Qingfeng was shot several times and was seriously injured.
Everyone quickly rescued Du Qingfeng back to the village.
That night, Du Qingfeng was too seriously injured and lost too much blood. He was about to die. When he was dying, he lay on the bed, took Feng Delin's hand and said: "My dear friend, I regret not listening to your kind words and advice, so that I am like today."
Defeat, I don’t regret dying, but I am sorry for my dead brothers.”
"Master Dazhai, victory or defeat is a common matter for military officers. Don't blame yourself too much. It's important to take care of yourself." Feng Delin advised.
"I can't do it anymore," Du Qingfeng said, "Listen, everyone, after I die, the village will be entrusted to my benefactor, and he will be the master of the village. Anyone who dares to disobey will follow the rules of the village."
"Yes! I will only obey the orders of the leader of the village." Everyone agreed.
"Master Dazhai, you have to cheer up. You have never experienced any big storms. You are a Vajra made of copper and an Arhat made of iron. This injury is nothing to you." Feng Delin said.
"My dear friend, please stop comforting me. I know my own body and I will not be able to survive this time no matter what. I am lucky enough to get to know you and work together. It is truly a great blessing in my life.
It's just that I haven't accomplished my achievements yet, and I'm halfway through, so I'm going to say goodbye to you and all the brothers." Du Qingfeng spent a lot of effort and finally said, "I have enjoyed all kinds of blessings and experienced all kinds of things.
After that, I have nothing to regret, but I can’t worry about these brothers."
"Master Dazhai, please take care of yourself." Everyone said.
"Zhao Wenyuan!" Du Qingfeng shouted with great effort.
"Here, Dazhai Master!" At this time, Zhao Wenyuan walked over from the side and knelt in front of Du Qingfeng's bed.
"I know that you are highly capable and loyal. After my death, my benefactor will be your master. You must protect him for me and treat him wholeheartedly no matter what the circumstances. Do you hear me?" Du Qingfeng
explain.
"I heard it, Dazhai Master, please rest assured. No matter when the time comes, I will remember Dazhai Master's words and protect him." Zhao Wenyuan also cried.
"Okay, with your words, I'll feel relieved." After Du Qingfeng finished speaking, he tilted his head and died.
From then on, Qingfeng Village was owned by Feng Delin. Under his painstaking management, in just a few years, Qingfeng Village expanded from a small village with only a few hundred brothers to three to four thousand people, becoming one of the best in the area.
Aozi, even the government would not dare to do anything to him easily.
Chapter completed!