Chapter 85 Rapid Promotion

Brother Song was able to recruit countless heroes to the mountain with this trick, so Lin Chen naturally had to learn some.

In simple terms, it is to respect the wise and humble.

The most important thing is to let the people who come to serve feel your attitude of respect.

Sure enough.

The two brothers Zhang Heng and Zhang Shun did not expect that the military officer in front of them would be so kind to them, two common people, and they looked at them sideways.

They could not help but look at each other quietly and exchanged glances.

It seems that Xue Ke did not deceive them. The general Lin in front of them is really extraordinary.

"General Lin, my two brothers brought a message from Manager Xue."

Seeing this, Zhang Heng, who did not hide anything, immediately explained the reason.

Hearing this, Lin Chen nodded thoughtfully.

Xue Ke said that he had recruited more than 300 sailors from Jinling, and his family and property were also accompanying him.

He was worried that the large number of people in the fleet would be too conspicuous, which would attract the attention of the White Lotus thieves and ruin Lin Chen's plan.

So he asked the two brothers of the Zhang family to ask his opinion first.

After listening to Zhang Heng's story.

Lin Chen nodded slightly, pretending to be tentative and asked: "Are you two willing to join the army?"

"I am willing to die under the general's tent!"

Zhang Heng and Zhang Shun looked at each other and bowed immediately.

The two brothers have been muddled in the rivers and lakes, and have not made a name for themselves so far.

Listen to what Xue Ke said.

General Lin in front of him has a background in the court, and he is also a talent of both civil and military!

If they serve under his tent, they may have a chance to have a wife and children!

It can be said that after the bandit spirit of Zhang Heng and Zhang Shun was polished away, their minds were focused on making a fortune.

Either be a rich man, or fight for fame.

The former is not expected by the two.

Now Lin Chen has given the two brothers an opportunity to join the army and make merit, so they naturally cannot miss it!

"Okay!"

Although Lin Chen's tone was calm, his mood was excited.

"I will order you two to be the chief and deputy commanders of the navy, and both of you will be in charge of the navy!"

Sure enough.

Lin Chen's appointment made Zhang Heng and Zhang Shun dizzy.

They thought it would be good to be a confidant under Lin Chen.

But they didn't expect that the young general in front of them was so generous!

Navy commander? !

Zhang Heng didn't know what rank of military officer this navy commander was.

But he also knew that the position of Li Tang's local militia commander was at least an entry-level official rank.

In other words.

The two were promoted directly to military officers from a commoner!

Even if the militia commander was only a low-ranking eighth-rank military officer, it was still an official position!

"Thank you, General, for your support!"

Zhang Heng and Zhang Shun were also good people.

Seeing Lin Chen's generosity, they immediately bowed their heads to thank him.

Even the Zhang Heng brothers, who were helped up by Lin Chen, were still excited.

Of course.

After the two brothers calmed down, they remembered something.

That is, their position is the naval corps trainer, and the key lies in the word "naval".

"Lord Lin, as far as I know, the court's inland river naval forces are now under the management of the Caoqu Division."

Zhang Heng's tone was a little tentative.

After all, if you give an official position, you must give troops and water boats, right?

But.

Lin Chen changed the subject and asked Zhang Heng if the sailors recruited by Xue Ke were useful?

"The sailors are all experienced in sailing, and many of them have gone out to sea to fish."

Zhang Heng didn't understand why Lin Chen asked this, but he answered truthfully.

"Yes." Lin Chen nodded when he heard it.

It seems that Xue Ke did understand his signal, and the sailors he recruited were all strong men.

"In that case..." Lin Chen's eyes flashed with an inexplicable chuckle that Zhang Heng and his brother couldn't understand.

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That night!

The army camp took advantage of the night to leave the camp with hundreds of people.

Among them was the 500 Shenji Camp led by Hong Tianlei Ling Zhen.

The group bypassed Xianping City and headed straight for the location of Xue Ke's fleet.

Zhang Heng and Zhang Shun still didn't understand along the way.

General Lin said there would be ships used by their navy, but where were these ships?

The confused two did not dare to ask more questions, but just kept on going.

Xue Ke naturally did not sleep all night, waiting anxiously for someone to come.

"Brother, let's have breakfast first."

Xue Baoqin heard from the maid that Xue Ke did not sleep all night and stood at the bow before dawn.

Inevitably, she was a little worried about her brother's health.

Xue Ke was covered in moisture and dew, and his face was a little pale and lifeless.

"Little sister, I'm fine." Xue Ke smiled bitterly.

You know, the lives of hundreds of people in the fleet are on his shoulders.

Xue Ke did not dare to relax his vigilance at all when he could not see the figures of the court.

"Shopkeeper! Shopkeeper, look!"

Suddenly.

Xue Ke noticed hundreds of figures appearing in the distance, riding horses.

Xue Ke's eyes widened when he saw this, and then shrank.

"Yes!"

Xue Ke's face was filled with worry and turned into a look of joy.

He saw that the people on horseback were all wearing the imperial court's standard blue robes with black patterns and bright armor.

Xue Ke immediately asked the servant to lower the boat and led a few people ashore.

Xue Baoqin leaned against the bow of the boat, her watery eyes curiously looking at the ghost-faced general leading the imperial court's army.

Is this the noble man that his brother has been talking about all day?

"General Lin!"

Xue Ke responded with a fist clasped excitedly.

"Shopkeeper Xue, long time no see." Lin Chen smiled and nodded.

"General, you don't know. I've been so anxious for a while." Xue Ke replied with a wry smile.

Lin Chen, who was reminiscing about the past, knew why Xue Ke was so eager.

"Ling Zhen!"

"Sir!"

A burly man with a frosted face and serious eyes strode to Lin Chen and half-knelt to listen.

"I order you to lead 300 soldiers from the Shenjiying to protect the family of Manager Xue and go to Chicang!"

"Yes!"

Xue Ke breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.

"General Lin!"

Xue Ke bowed to Lin Chen with gratitude.

"Manager Xue, see you in the capital after the White Lotus Sect incident is settled."

Lin Chen seemed to mention this sentence inadvertently.

Xue Ke felt relieved after hearing this.

It was obvious that the big cake that Lin Chen had painted for the other party was not a lie.

But the premise was that he returned to the capital victoriously.

"Then I, Xue, wish General Lin a triumphant return!"

The brothers Zhang Heng and Zhang Shun also changed their looks, wearing the standard armor of the court military officers, looking very majestic.

For Xue Ke, the sponsor, the two brothers also gave enough face and dismounted to see him off.

"Manager Xue, see you in the capital in the future."

Lin Chen looked at the many treasures transported from the big ship, which were loaded on nearly a dozen large carts.

There were also 70 or 80 servants and maids of the Xue family accompanying them.

In the luxurious carriage that should be the carriage for the female family, a pair of beautiful eyes looked at Lin Chen.

"Hmm?"

Lin Chen narrowed his eyes slightly after noticing the other party's gaze.

The female family member seemed to be frightened, and immediately put down the little hand that lifted the curtain of the carriage.

Lin Chen didn't understand why, but he didn't care too much.

After Ling Zhen escorted Xue Ke's family away, Zhang Heng looked at the three merchant ships in front of him and hesitated to say something to Lin Chen.

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