Daqin: Assist Zulong at the beginning and become a public enemy

Chapter 20 What Should I Be Called?
Chapter 20 What Should I Be Called?
"I really don't understand, you let the general be wrong, come to help me, kill the enemy before the battle, isn't it much more refreshing than following me!"

Looking at Wang Li next to him, Zhao Gang felt helpless.

After getting permission from Yingzheng, Zhao Gang recruited craftsmen and farmers in Xianyang.

Fortunately, it is slack season now, and Zhao Gang has food, lodging and wages, so there is an endless stream of people who come to hear and inquire.

In just one day, 500 young and strong people were recruited.

Just as he was preparing to set off with his team, Wang Ben's son Wang Li suddenly came over with dozens of craftsmen.

Compared with his father and grandfather, Wang Li's tough aura is far from that of a Confucian general.

The two are about the same age, but with Wang Ben's relationship, Wang Li is a generation shorter.

"To be honest with my uncle, I actually don't like going into battle to kill the enemy. Although killing the enemy and doing meritorious service is exciting, afterward, looking at the blood all over my body made me very uncomfortable. Thinking about the lives disappearing in my hands …”

Zhao Gang looked at Wang Li, he really didn't expect Wang Li to be such an emotional person.

Wang Li shook his head and put these unpleasant things to the back of his mind: "Uncle's talents have always been praised by my father. I have long planned to ask you for advice, but I never had the chance. I happened to bring craftsmen to help, so I hope you don’t refuse.”

Zhao Gang said: "Forget it, since everyone is here, I can't drive you away."

Having said that, Zhao Gang still has his own little calculations.

The relationship in Xianyang City is complicated. Even though the Qin law is strict, Zhao Gang believes that there will still be some local ruffians and honorable forces who will cause trouble.

With the banner of Wang Li, it will definitely save a lot of trouble.

"Old Chen, when we get to the place, prepare a camping place for the major general."

"Yes, Master!"

A middle-aged man next to him accepted the order.

Old Chen was a poor man saved by Zhao Gang.

He was originally a petty official of the State of Zhao. When the State of Zhao fell, he and his family were captured together and taken to Xianyang.

Unlike other captives, old Chen Jie was a frail scholar who couldn't carry his shoulders or hands, and his family lived in poverty.

Just recently, his wife became sick from overwork and was bedridden.In order to save his wife, Lao Chen had no choice but to openly sell himself in the market.

And all this happened to be seen by Zhao Gang passing by.

Seeing that he was pitiful, Zhao Gang asked someone to hire a doctor to see his wife.

Lao Chen felt Zhao Gang's great kindness and virtue, so he wanted to take the initiative to repay it.When Zhao Gang was employing people, seeing that he had some culture, he kept him by his side as a steward.

At first, Lao Chen thought that Zhao Gang was just an ordinary son.

But he didn't know Zhao Gang's identity until Xiaodie told him.

The nephew of Zhongche Fuling, the brother of Tongwuhou Wang Ben, and the savior of His Majesty the Emperor.

Any one of them can only be looked up to.

Not to mention Zhao Gang who was entangled with them.

In troubled times, human life is as cheap as ants.If you want to survive, you can only commit yourself to a big man.Old Chen understood this truth deeply, so he never slacked off on what Zhao Gang ordered.

A team of hundreds of people left the city early in the morning and arrived near noon after a journey of dozens of miles.

Zhao Gang vaguely saw a small river flowing out of the mountain, so he asked Wang Ben to stop the team and took a few people to look ahead.

Liangjian Mountain is a branch of Lishan Mountain, and many mountain springs converge here to form a small river.

For paper making, water is essential.

Walking and watching, admiring the beautiful scenery around you from time to time, is quite interesting.

Suddenly the guards around shouted: "Who! Come out!"

After saying that, he was ready to guard Zhao Gang.

Zhao Gang followed the guard's arrows and saw a few ragged children nervously walking out of the haystack not far away. The oldest one was no more than twelve or thirteen years old, and the youngest was probably only [-] years old. Six or seven years old, all of them were yellow and thin, their eyes were dull, and their faces were full of fear at the moment.

Seeing that there was no danger, Zhao Gang signaled everyone to put away their weapons, walked up to the children, and asked in a harmonious voice, "Are you living around here? Where is your adult?"

One of the oldest children replied cautiously: "Our parents are gone."

Looking at the malnourished faces in front of him, Zhao Gang said to Old Chen next to him, "Get something to eat."

Old Chen nodded.

The youngest child said: "Sir, are you an official?"

Zhao Gang smiled and said, "Why are you asking this?"

The child said: "Why don't you accept me! We are so hungry, as long as you accept me, my brothers and sisters will have something to eat!"

Zhao Gang was not a hard-hearted person at all, and his heart suddenly softened when he saw the children in front of him.

"Old Chen, let them follow us."

"Yes, Master!"

Wang Li next to him asked strangely: "The children are weak, do you really want to take them in?"

Zhao Gang looked directly at Wang Li with murderous intent, Wang Li shut his mouth in fright, and was still thinking to himself: "It is said that Zhao Gang is a very kind person, but I didn't expect it to be so scary when he got angry! It seems He is also a master who cannot be offended, it is better to keep a low profile."

Zhao Gang is naturally not a fool.

Although these children are weak, it is only caused by malnutrition.

It can be recovered with a little nourishment.

Besides, it's not all physical work here.

They can do some neat things.

The oldest child asked: "Adult, do you agree to accept me?"

Zhao Gang patted his head pityingly: "No! I didn't accept you alone, but all of you. From today on, you will follow me. By the way, what are your names?"

The child shook his head and said, "None of us have names, everyone calls me Ada."

Zhao Gang said: "Okay, from now on your surname is Zhao, and I will call you Zhao Yi."

Zhao Yi heard an expression of disbelief on his face.

Seeing this, Wang Li hurriedly said, "Thank you soon."

"Thank you master, thank you master."

Zhao Gang waved his hand: "I'm older than you, so call me brother!"

"Yes, brother." Zhao Yi's face was full of smiles, and his fangs on both sides were exposed when he smiled.

Wang Li next to him was stunned.

My name is Uncle Zhao Gang, and this mud boy is Brother Zhao Gang.

What do I call him then?
(End of this chapter)