Chapter 231 Be careful! (Thanks to the book friend Ye Xiaomei for the reward!)
"Sir, I brought some people outside and caught a few suspicious people. After interrogating them, I found out that they were sent by Xing Dalin. Xing Dalin asked them to keep a close eye on you, sir."

In the evening, a young man with an ordinary face and a strong body came to Ye Mingsheng and said in a deep voice:

This person is the talent that Ye Mingsheng poached from Huo Xiaoli - Huo San!
Upon hearing this, Ye Mingsheng fell into a brief period of thought.

Although it was a bit unexpected, it made sense when you think about it carefully.

Judging from the reaction at today's birthday party, Xing Dalin obviously hates me to the core, and most likely wants to take this opportunity to kill me...
"Sir, I have found out the location of Xing Dalin from these people. He is at the Liu'an Inn. Do you want me to take the initiative and kill Xing Dalin?"

Looking at Ye Mingsheng who was thinking, Huo San's eyes flashed with ruthlessness, and he suggested:

Having just joined Ye Mingsheng's team, he was eager to make some achievements in order to establish his position and be valued by Ye Mingsheng.

Ye Mingsheng glanced at Huo San after hearing this, then shook his head and said:

"Be prepared for Xing Dalin's attack and let him live for now!"

Although Ye Mingsheng never took Xing Dalin, Song Wenhui's loyal dog, seriously, Xing Dalin was also a hidden danger. If it were under normal circumstances, Ye Mingsheng would be happy to kill him if he had the chance.

But unfortunately, things are different now. Ye Mingsheng still needs to take advantage of Xing Dalin's hatred towards him so that he can go back and report to Song Wenhui with exaggeration, so as to sow discord between the Cui family and Song Wenhui.

Therefore, at least for now, Xing Dalin cannot die!

Huo San, who had originally wanted to take this opportunity to show his strength, looked a little disappointed when he heard Ye Mingsheng's order. However, since Ye Mingsheng had already made the decision, he was still very obedient and had no other opinions.

Taking in Huo San's expression, Ye Mingsheng continued to ask:

"Is there any news about the Black Dragon Society?"

Hearing Ye Mingsheng asking this, Huo San frowned slightly, hesitated for a moment and said; "Reporting to the adults, I have also obtained some news about the Black Dragon Society through some channels in the past few days, but there is no sign that the Black Dragon Society intends to attack the adults..."

After hearing this answer from Huo San, Ye Mingsheng narrowed his eyes slightly, with a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Ever since he learned from Qiqige that the Black Dragon Society's number two figure, Kobayakawa Takahide, wanted to kill him, Ye Mingsheng strengthened his own defenses and immediately asked Huo San to collect information.

Ye Mingsheng was very clear about Huo San's abilities. Because of Huo Xiaoli, Huo San had extensive connections among all walks of life. So this time, Ye Mingsheng also had high hopes for him.

But now this result makes Ye Mingsheng a little confused...
Should he believe Qiqige who came on behalf of An Miaoyi, or should he believe Huo San?
Logically speaking, Huo San, who has been in Liaoyang for more than ten years, is obviously more trustworthy than An Miaoyi, who is living in the seclusion of the An family... Although this is the truth, after learning from Huo Xiaoli that night that Kobayakawa Takahide and Zhen Sanshan were very close, Ye Mingsheng became very vigilant and alert to this rumored ruthless Japanese witch!
I will go to Toyosu soon to meet Zhen Sanshan. Kobayakawa Takahide has a reason to deal with me!

After thinking for a while, Ye Mingsheng asked Huo San, "Where are Ye Tie, Lin Huaiwu, Yuan Song and others now?"

Huo San answered without hesitation:

"According to the plan, after annihilating Wang Laogunzi's troops, Yuan Song and Lin Huaiwu have already retreated to Fengshan County with the thousands of prisoners. Only Lord Ye Tie's troops have stayed in Erlang Mountain, preparing to reunite with Lord Ye Tie!"

Upon hearing the news, Ye Mingsheng showed a hint of satisfaction. In order to guard against possible sneak attacks by the Black Dragon Society, he deliberately left Ye Tie as a battalion of guards. With these two thousand guards, he really didn't believe that the Black Dragon Society could cause any waves!
According to the news sent by Bai Renxuan some time ago, Chen Dechang and Wang Mu's people have finished dealing with trivial matters and will arrive in Liaoyang in three days.

The three thousand bandits captured from Wang Laogunzi were a gift from Ye Mingsheng to them!
According to the original plan, Chen Dechang assigned Ye Mingsheng the task of recruiting 10,000 soldiers, but only gave Ye Mingsheng three battalions, or 6,000 people.

This means that Ye Mingsheng needs to hand over 4,000 new recruits to Chen Dechang!

From the tone he sounded out to Bai Renxuan, Ye Mingsheng knew that Chen Dechang wanted to use this opportunity to get him in touch with the Cui family. In fact, this was also Ye Mingsheng's original plan, to seek help from the Cui family and recruit 10,000 soldiers.

But plans are plans, and reality is reality!
As Ye Mingsheng returned to Liaoyang, he learned more information through various channels. He realized that although the Cui family had many grudges against Song Wenhui, they still planned to continue supporting Song Wenhui for the time being.

Based on this point of view, Ye Mingsheng gave up the possibility of getting help from the Cui family. After all, given the current tension in Liaoyang, if the Cui family helped him recruit soldiers, it would be tantamount to betraying Song Wenhui, which was not in line with the Cui family's overall policy of continuing to support Song Wenhui!
Therefore, even if Ye Mingsheng put aside his pride and asked the Cui family for help, he would definitely be rejected!

Since that’s the case, it’s better to be realistic, and Ye Mingsheng gave up this option with the Cui family.

Therefore, the problem facing Ye Mingsheng is how to recruit the remaining thousands of new soldiers?

Although An Zhirong agreed to help recruit 10,000 people, Ye Mingsheng did not intend to let him help!
After returning to Liaoyang, Ye Mingsheng had already understood that the reason why An Zhirong was so confident and agreed to help him recruit 10,000 people was entirely because the business companies under An Zhirong in Liaoyang had close ties with these bandits.

Recruiting 10,000 new soldiers actually means accepting the amnesty of these bandits. Not only that, but An Zhirong's help also has a prerequisite, that is, these people he helps recruit cannot be sent to Chen Dechang, but can only stay under Ye Mingsheng's command!

This was something Ye Mingsheng could not accept. He knew very well that An Zhirong did this with ulterior motives and had no good intentions. Therefore, he flatly refused An Zhirong's help and chose to find a solution on his own.

Now that he has captured the bandits from Wang Laogunzi, Ye Mingsheng can finally report to Chen Dechang!

Although it is about one thousand less than the planned four thousand people, Ye Mingsheng believes that Chen Dechang will accept it. After all, this is Liaoyang. There is no doubt that he, Ye Mingsheng, now has more chips and voice in his hands!
(End of this chapter)