Chapter 233 Double Happiness
no doubt.

Huang Zhong defeated Zhang Fei and became the first outstanding recruit in this recruitment!
"Huang Zhong, Huang Hansheng was the first to break through."

Jin Mao said happily: "I will make an exception and promote Huang Zhong to be the examiner of archery."

This decision immediately caused an uproar.

Speculators who thought there was a loophole in the rules were stunned.

What is even more unexpected is that.

Jin Mao continued, "Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are the examiners for cavalry combat."

"Dian Wei is the examiner of infantry combat."

Good guy!
In this case, the only one who can win is a top-notch general like Lu Bu, and ordinary people may not even be able to pass one level.

In order not to dampen everyone's enthusiasm, Jinmao deliberately increased the rewards for passing levels.

"Those who can pass the fourth level will be promoted directly to captain!"

"And the examiners cannot rest until night falls."

The candidates who had originally lost confidence regained their confidence. If they can work as a team, there will always be a few lucky ones who will win at the end of each day.

Unfortunately, they don’t know that this requires extremely high levels of teamwork, and if even one person doesn’t cooperate, success will be impossible.

Wen Pin knew this very well, so he gave up the second challenge and was preparing to pack his luggage to go home.

Wen Pin could not accept the fact that he could only be a royal guard. Being proud of his talent, he decided to choose another wise master.

Huang Zhong was old and experienced. He saw through Wen Pin's thoughts at a glance. He wanted to help him, so he recommended Wen Pin to Jin Mao.

"My lord." Since Huang Zhong, who had been promoted to the position of Assistant Military Commander, followed Jin Mao, his title naturally changed.

"There is a man in the audience. Although his martial arts skills are ordinary, he has quite a bit of military strategy."

Huang Zhong belittled Wen Pin's martial arts, but praised his ability to lead troops in battle.

Sure enough, it aroused Jinmao's interest.

Huang Zhong was a pleasant surprise at this job fair, and the main purpose was to recruit one or two people who could replace Guan Yu.

In other words, one needs to be able to lead troops in battle and deploy troops, and martial arts skills are secondary.

After all, in terms of martial arts alone, three of the Five Tiger Generals have arrived, and they also have a capable and powerful man like Dian Wei. Even if Lu Bu and Sun Jian come, they will have a hard time.

"Han Sheng, introduce me to him quickly!"

Huang Zhong clasped his fists and said "Yes", then jumped off the stage and strode after Wen Pin.

In front, Wen Pin had already mounted his warhorse and was about to leave.

"Wen Zhongye!"

"My Lord wants to test you alone!"

Wen Pin thought he had misheard and turned his head subconsciously, only to see Huang Zhong chasing after him with big strides, waving and shouting, "Don't you claim to be extremely smart and have outstanding strategies?"

"Is it all just nonsense?"

Wen Pin turned his horse around and said calmly, "Huang Hansheng! Don't comfort me. The assessment is over."

Wen Pin clasped his fists and congratulated him again, "I don't have any souvenirs either, so I congratulate you on your promotion!"

Seeing that Wen Pin didn't believe him, Huang Zhong rolled his eyes and came up with a plan, provoking him: "You don't dare, do you?"

"Old dog Huang!" Wen Ping was really angry and said, "Grandpa, I am not afraid of heaven or earth, so why would I be afraid of you provoking me?!"

The next sentence suddenly changes the tone: "Let's go! I want to see how capable you are."

"Lead the way!"

After saying that, he followed Huang Zhong heroically and proudly all the way to the front of the arena.

Seeing that Wen Pin was so young, Jin Mao couldn't help but look at Huang Zhong suspiciously.

Leading troops in battle and deploying troops both require a lot of practical experience. Zhao Kuo, who was only good at talking about military strategy on paper, was defeated miserably.

Therefore, Jinmao really couldn't imagine how Wen Pin could have such talent.

At this time, Wen Pin knew that no one could help him, so he dismounted and clasped his fists and said, "Wen Pin greets Envoy Jin."

Jin Mao nodded, very satisfied with Wen Pin's attitude, and asked, "Han Sheng said that you are proficient in military strategy, is this true?"

Wen Pin stood up and said confidently, "Yes!"

The most important thing for a military commander is self-confidence. Jin Mao couldn't help but look at Wen Pin with a high opinion of him and continued to ask, "How do you prove it?"

Wen Pin clasped his fists and said, "We'll know after one fight!"

Jin Mao was even more satisfied. Wen Pin's answer was enough to show that he was not just an armchair strategist but a real talent.

"I appreciate you."

Jin Mao asked: "You have passed three levels in a row. Are you willing to be my personal soldier?"

This personal soldier is not that personal soldier. According to the general procedure, Wen Pin can only enter the personal soldier training camp as an intern, and he must pass the assessment before he can become a regular soldier.

Now that Jinmao has extended an olive branch, it is a qualitative change!

A smooth road has been opened. Wen Pin would be a fool to refuse. He bowed and said, "Wen Pin greets the lord!"

Jin Mao was overjoyed: "I have Huang Zhong and Wen Pin, great things can be expected."

This was of course just a polite remark, but Huang Zhong and Wen Pin appreciated it very much.

The subsequent development was pretty much what Jinmao expected.

No one can really unite. Everyone wants to be the lucky one, but no one can.

The sun sets in the west.

Another day of assessment is about to end, and Jinmao thought that this would be the end of the day.

Unexpectedly, a messenger came to report that Xi Zhicai, who was stationed in Jiangling County, would arrive soon.

This is a rare thing.

The messenger usually walks much faster than normal, and Xizhi can be almost as fast as the messenger, which means the situation is urgent.

Soon Jin Mao saw Xi Zhicai coming with a group of strong men from afar.

The two were also very brave. They dared to go all the way north from Jiangling County without any entourage and were not afraid of being killed along the way.

"Zhicai, why do you need to come here in person?"

Jin Mao smiled and asked, "Isn't it a family matter?"

Xi Zhicai rolled off his horse, and before he could even catch his breath, he said, "My lord, great news!"

"speak slowly."

Jin Mao hurriedly called out, "Someone, pour some water for Military Advisor Xi."

Xi Zhicai waved his hand and said, "My Lord, there is a matter of urgency. Please listen to me!"

Jin Mao then stopped and looked at Xi Zhicai and said, "You talk, I listen."

"This matter has to start with this brave man." Xi Zhicai then stepped aside halfway, revealing the tall man behind him.

Jin Mao looked over and saw a handsome beard on his face. Unlike Zhang Fei's, which was sloppy, he looked quite handsome.

He is eight feet tall, muscular but not fat, with a long scar on his face, which makes him look a little ferocious when he is not smiling.

The man clasped his fists and saluted, "Gan Ning and Gan Xingba pay their respects to the governor of Yangzhou!"

Gan Ning! Gan Xingba!

Jin Mao's eyes suddenly widened. It was true that someone brought him a pillow just when he was sleepy.

Fortunately, he is now a warlord and cannot do anything that would lose face, so he suppressed his collecting habit and nodded in greeting.

Gan Ning felt sad. He didn't expect that the famous governor of Yangzhou would react so indifferently.

However, Gan Ning is no longer the young boy he used to be and can endure loneliness.

He recounted in detail everything that had happened in Ba County.

After a long speech, there was no response at all.

Gan Ning was disappointed and looked up to confirm whether Jin Mao was just a name.

Unexpectedly, as soon as they looked at each other, Jin Mao asked an unexpected question.

"Then why did you, Gan Xingba, come to Jingzhou?"

"Aren't you here to seek refuge with me?"

Gan Ning was stunned. How could it be completely different from what he had imagined? Xi Zhicai had said on the way here that as long as he told the governor of Yangzhou about this, Ba County would be within his grasp. He could also gain great merit and join the military rank of the governor of Yangzhou.

But what’s going on now?

See through their thoughts at a glance and go straight to the point?

Or maybe the governor of Yangzhou didn't care about Ba County at all and only wanted Gan Ning's body... bah, he wanted his person!
However, Gan Ning thought that his fame was not yet great enough to be favored by the governor of Yangzhou.

In Berkshire, he was appreciated for his extraordinary talents rather than his fame.

Seeing that Gan Ning didn't answer for a long time, Jin Mao couldn't help but feel puzzled and asked, "Aren't you here to serve me?"

“No! No!” Gan Ning finally reacted. After trying his best to deny it, he felt something was wrong and quickly said, “Yes, yes, yes!”

In the end, Gan Ning was confused by himself, so he just knelt on the spot, clasped his fists and said, "Gan Ning greets you, sir!"

Jin Mao smiled happily and said, "I prefer you to call me Lord."

Gan Ning was overjoyed and bowed again, "Gan Ning greets my lord!"

"Good good!"

Jin Mao happily helped Gan Ning up and asked about his health.

Gan Ning was flattered, but still didn't understand what he was so fond of.

Xi Zhicai, who was standing by, couldn't bear to see this and hurriedly reminded him, "My lord, business is more important!"

Jin Mao suddenly realized it, slapped his forehead and said, "That's right! I almost forgot about the important matter!"

"Ba County is in chaos, so I have to change my original plan."

As he spoke, Jin Mao looked at Gan Ning. He already understood the purpose of Xi Zhicai bringing Gan Ning here.

Before the estimated water level of the Yangtze River arrives, it is nothing but a foolish dream to want to go upstream to enter Yizhou.

It’s too dangerous. The army might just land successfully and then the non-combat casualties could be as high as half or even more!
If we don't take the water route, the rugged mountain roads will cause unimaginable difficulties in transporting grain.

Not to mention that there were only 1.5 million shi of grain available for the war, even if the amount was increased tenfold, it would not necessarily be possible to conquer the country.

This is the main reason why Jin Mao would rather let Zhou Yu mess around in Wuling County than attack Yizhou immediately.

And now, there is a brave man like Gan Ning who can lead more than 300 people downstream without any harm. This means that he can also lead people upstream safely!

The opportunity to attack Yizhou has appeared!
"Xingba, do you understand our military's promotion system?"

Gan Ning nodded seriously and said, "I know. Military Advisor Xi told me on the way here."

"That's good." Jin Mao said regretfully: "I really want to appoint you as a general and counterattack into Ba County, but the system does not allow me to be so casual."

Gan Ning's expression darkened visibly, and he seemed to regret having acknowledged his master too early.

"but!"

Jin Mao was teasing Gan Ning on purpose. He pointed at the arena behind him and changed the subject, "There is an opportunity for you now."

"If you can win two out of three games, I will appoint you as the Captain of Po Lu!"

Gan Ning's eyes suddenly lit up, and he asked greedily, "What if I can win all three battles?"

Jin Mao looked at Gan Ning in surprise. He had never heard that the historical Gan Ning was so powerful.

With the attitude that it would not be a loss to give it a try, Jin Mao promised: "If you win all three battles, I will make you a general!"

The salary of a deputy general is not as high as that of a colonel, but his power is far greater than that of a colonel. He can be in charge of the military affairs of a region. There is no one in Jin Mao's army who can be appointed as a deputy general.

Gan Ning was naturally aware of this, his face flushed red, and he patted his chest and promised: "You should prepare your reward!"

After saying this, Gan Ning's expression became serious, and he stood up and jumped onto the stage.

"Gan Ning challenges!"

Gan Ning pointed at Zhang Fei, Guan Yu, Dian Wei, and Huang Zhong and said arrogantly: "The four of you come together!"

In an instant, Guan Yu, who had been resting with his eyes closed, opened his phoenix eyes, revealing murderous intent.

Huang Zhong sneered.

Dian Wei rolled his eyes and looked at Gan Ning with pity.

Zhang Fei acted the fastest. He jumped on his warhorse, took the Zhangba Snake Spear, pointed at Gan Ning and said, "Get on the horse! Let me weigh you!"

Gan Ning was still pretending, holding his sword across the field, and said, "Come on, all of you! I don't like to bully the weak!"

Although Xi Zhicai told Gan Ning a lot of things, the selection system had only been changed recently, so Gan Ning naturally didn't know about it.

But Jinmao hates to see anyone being arrogant, even if that person is a new employee.

"Yide! Hongxing!"

"You two play with him, but remember not to kill him!"

Dian Wei immediately agreed and began to choose a double halberd.

Zhang Fei refused to do it: "My Lord, I will tear this kid's stinky mouth to pieces!"

After saying this, Zhang Fei held his spear and rode his horse to attack Gan Ning.

Gan Ning appeared arrogant but was actually careful and cautious. He immediately jumped off the stage and got back on his horse.

At this time, Zhang Fei had already jumped off the stage and Gan Ning rode away on his horse.

The two of them, one in front and one behind, began to chase.

Dian Wei arrived late, holding two small halberds in each hand, and rushed out like a Tibetan mastiff.

Jin Mao was about to scold him, but Dian Wei ran on two legs not much slower than on four legs.

Dian Wei took a shortcut and when he was about ten meters away from Gan Ning, he waved his hand, leaving a shadow.

Over there, the horse under Gan Ning's crotch fell to the ground.

Relying on his excellent physical fitness, Gan Ning rolled on the ground twice without suffering any injuries.

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Fei rushed over and knocked the long sword out of Gan Ning's hand with his spear.

Suddenly, Gan Ning was captured alive in disgrace.

It is true that no one stops him when he is arrogant, and no one cares about him when he is in trouble.

Seeing Gan Ning being escorted back by Dian Wei in disgrace, Jin Mao suppressed a smile and comforted him, "Xingba, don't be sad."

"Yide, Hongxing is not a very good person. It's not unfair for us to lose to the two of them together."

"Now, you have to get your mind right. With a bit of luck, you might be able to win a game."

Now Jin Mao can be sure that Gan Ning may only be able to bully the elderly Huang Zhong in cavalry and infantry combat.

Even if Zhang Fei, Guan Yu and Dian Wei fought for a whole day, Gan Ning might not be able to win.

Gan Ning does not have the ability of Lu Bu, but he is very crazy.

"What the Lord said is true!"

Gan Ning still refused to give in and said, "But I am born not to believe in evil!"

"If I were given another good horse, I would definitely be able to defeat that guy with the ring-headed leopard eyes!"

Gan Ning was also heroic and did not mention the dead warhorse at all. After all, he never lacked money.
"it is good!"

Jin Mao readily agreed, "Someone, bring my warhorse here!"

After a while, a warhorse with shiny fur was led over, and everyone present was attracted by it.

Since ancient times, brave generals have loved good horses. A good war horse is more attractive to an ordinary man than anything else.

"This horse is called Treading Snow."

Jin Mao introduced: "It was selected from the best of thousands of war horses."

"If you can defeat Yide, I will send you Treading Snow!"

Gan Ning was inexplicably excited. Before he could speak, Zhang Fei shouted, "My lord!"

"What if I win?"

Jin Mao said without hesitation: "Then Taxue will be yours."

This time, Guan Yu could no longer sit still, but he was too thin-skinned to say anything.

Dian Wei was also envious, but he didn't like fighting on horseback and his desire was not that strong.

Huang Zhong really wanted it, but as a newcomer he didn't dare to ask.

Zhang Fei shouted without hesitation: "Come and fight!"

(End of this chapter)