#146 - Chapter 146 Recruitment

Cheng Feng was also stunned when he heard the notice issued by the county magistrate. What kind of divine operation was this?

The displaced people have been around for so long, and now they're thinking about distributing food?

It's like trying to eat shit, but you can't even get it while it's hot.

However, watching the county government maintain order, Cheng Feng's heart stirred. Perhaps his plan could also ride this wave and rise up.

The next morning, the sunlight sprinkled on the earth. Cheng Feng sent out all the newly initiated Hung Men disciples. Dressed in ordinary clothes, they were inconspicuous among the crowd, heading to the city gate in teams of ten. They bore an important mission – to explore whether anyone among the displaced people possessed special talents.

The once-silent Hung Men recruitment drive reappeared in the world.

This time, Cheng Feng focused his attention on doctors, martial artists, construction workers, those skilled in accounting, and those who had read books and were literate, even including those with military experience.

Before the mission, Cheng Feng warned everyone that this matter should not be carried out under the name of the Hung Men. The bottom line was to only find people and not cause trouble.

Do not be enemies with the government soldiers, just pay attention or leave a message mark.

There were a total of five teams, ten people in each team, and each team had ten tickets. As long as they found the talent needed for the task, one ticket was worth one tael of silver, until the end of the team's work.

A powerful force not only needs brave and skilled warriors, but also cannot do without a sound logistical support system.

Although the current Hung Men has a group of brothers who are good at wielding swords, in Cheng Feng's eyes, logistical power is equally important. This concept originated from his precious experience in the infrastructure-building powerhouse of the Flower Nation in his previous life.

"To get rich, build roads first; to succeed, people come first," Cheng Feng kept in mind.

The current Hung Men is like a pure, flawless, and snow-white huge blank sheet of paper, quietly waiting for him, this unique and talented painter, to carefully depict a magnificent and majestic blueprint.

Therefore, Cheng Feng must act cautiously and avoid any conflicts or contradictions with the government as much as possible.

At this stage, the main resource that the Hung Men can provide to the displaced people is food, but the newly joined displaced people need to build their own residences.

Coincidentally, on the streets near the SiShui Gang, the Hung Men had already spent a large sum of money to purchase a large area of ​​old houses, which can be fully and reasonably utilized.

Regarding the future planning of the county seat, Cheng Feng already had a clear direction in his mind: the county seat is only a rear supply base or a logistics department, and the outside of the city is a vast and hopeful fertile field.

Cheng Feng intends to draw on the strategic policy put forward by a great man in his previous life – encircling the city from the countryside.

The reason for making such a decision is really because the situation in the county is complicated, the interpersonal relationships are intricate, and the water is too deep, making it difficult to see the real situation. In order to ensure that the Hung Men can develop and grow smoothly, Cheng Feng has to adopt this expedient measure.

The world is in chaos, and after selecting the talents, you can recruit people to establish a hidden base.

There will definitely be difficulties and obstacles, but with Cheng Feng's current manpower and strength, it is the limit to be able to do this.

Most of the displaced people gathered outside the city, scattered all over the place. Fierce officials whipped those who did not maintain their formation.

As the sun rose, the order at the city gate gradually stabilized. The porridge sheds were built one by one on the side of the main gate.

The displaced people were divided into several long lines, clamoring and waiting for porridge to be distributed.

After sending out the Hung Men disciples, Cheng Feng sat under a large tree at the city gate, quietly observing everything.

At first, the Hung Men brothers began their actions with excited expressions. Everyone used their unique skills and methods, hoping to find a skilled person to join their ranks.

Some people asked passersby one after another whether they possessed certain specific skills; some people loudly advertised that the shop was recruiting accounting masters; others claimed that the medical clinic needed a doctor to be in charge; and even more people put up signs, indicating that they wanted to recruit strong people to guard the venue.

However, when Cheng Feng saw the large group of emaciated displaced people, he couldn't help but feel speechless at the disciple who was looking for strong people to guard the venue. Is it really reasonable to look for strong people among these weak people? It's as difficult as finding an oasis in the desert.

The whole morning passed, and the disciples returned to Cheng Feng's side with disappointed faces, reporting the results to him. Cheng Feng nodded one by one to show that he understood, but his heart did not fluctuate in the slightest.

People who can wander around in troubled times are not all those with skills. Most of the displaced people are ordinary people who can only make a living by farming in the fields.

Capable people can thrive no matter where they go. After thinking for a moment, Cheng Feng ordered everyone to continue their efforts. Then, he turned around and prepared to leave this place and continue to think about the next step of the plan.

A commotion came from the room on the right. Cheng Feng looked up and saw a group of fierce government soldiers rushing towards this side. They waved their whips, shouting loudly, and drove away those displaced people who did not obey the rules.

Cheng Feng's heart tightened, he knew that these were people from the county government. He stood up and prepared to leave. However, when those government soldiers saw someone trying to leave, they waved their whips and hit him.

Cheng Feng flashed and dodged the whip. Cheng Feng instantly understood that these government soldiers were coming for him.

So, Cheng Feng shouted loudly: "Stop! We are here to help, not to make trouble. What you are doing will only make the displaced people more chaotic!"

When those government soldiers heard this, they stopped one after another, looking at Cheng Feng suspiciously. One of the leading government soldiers stepped forward, looked Cheng Feng up and down, and asked: "Are you from the city?"

Cheng Feng nodded, grabbed the leading government soldier and refused to let go, and said: "That's right. Our store is short of some manpower, and we want to see if there is anyone we need. Officer, we are willing to help the government maintain order, and we are also willing to provide help to the displaced people."

The leading government soldier listened, and quietly kneaded the object in his hand, a flash of light flashed in his eyes.

He nodded and said kindly: "Okay, since you are here to help, then stay. However, you have to abide by our rules and must not act without authorization."

Cheng Feng nodded, expressing his agreement. He knew that this was the best result at the moment.

At least, they can continue their recruitment activities here and lay a solid foundation for the development of the Hung Men.

Cheng Feng had a plan in place for the government soldiers to come and make trouble.

No one would feel comfortable being called around in their own territory.

Cheng Feng had also repeatedly emphasized before that he should not conflict with the government soldiers.

So the only thing that can impress the government soldiers is silver.

Cheng Feng spent ten taels of silver in exchange for short-term peace in the future.

The questioning work of these disciples will continue smoothly in the next few days.

Cheng Feng also wanted to knock out one kid after another.

But it would be really unwise to get into a fight over this matter.