In order to let Lars make suggestions, Hong Xiuquan gave Lars enough face. This situation made Hong Renda and Hong Renfa jealous, especially because Lars deceived the two of them, which made them very unhappy. In addition, the two of them just because Lars was scolded by Hong Xiuquan, who even glared at Lars.
The two of them have little ability, but their ability to hold grudges is not bad.
Lars noticed the expressions of brother Hong Renfa, but didn't take it seriously.
There is nothing to worry about when a person is about to die, not to mention that both of them are super idiots. Lars did not take them seriously. Lars looked at Hong Xiuquan and said unhurriedly: "The King of Heaven , my suggestion is to give orders to the generals guarding each city gate, and ask them to be on guard, guard their respective city gates, and not to move rashly."
Wang Buyi said: "In this case, who will help me defend the city?"
Lars smiled indifferently and continued: "In addition, we must organize the soldiers in the city to form an elite force and stay in the city on standby. Once Li Zhen attacks Taipingmen, this flexible army will immediately rescue Taipingmen. If Li Zhen attacks the other city gates, this army will immediately go to rescue the other city gates."
"However, the generals at each city gate are strictly prohibited from abandoning their own gates to protect the gates that are under attack, because this will easily lead to loopholes. Unless it reaches the last critical moment and the city gate is really about to be breached, the east wall can be demolished to repair it. The Western Wall, this is my suggestion, I don’t know what the King of Heaven will do.”
Lars stood tall and distinguished, which made Hong Xiuquan heartbroken.
This foreigner is a capable person.
After hearing this, Hong Xiuquan fell into deep thought.
He had to think carefully and figure out whether there were any shortcomings in the suggestion. After a long time, Hong Xiuquan said: "Mr. Lars, the method is good, but who will deploy this flexible army, especially this one?" A flexibly mobilized army is the main force to deal with Li Zhen. What do you think, Mr. Lars?"
Lars said: "King of Heaven, what do you think of me?"
When Hong Xiuquan heard this, a surprised expression appeared on his face. He did not expect that Lars would volunteer himself, especially since Lars proposed it on his own initiative. Instead, he had some doubts in his heart. Before Hong Xiuquan could speak, Lars said again: "I am dispatching soldiers to His Majesty the King of Heaven, not for free, but with conditions."
"Oh, what are the conditions?" Hong Xiuquan asked.
Lars rubbed his hands and said: "I only have one condition, and that is to add one hundred thousand taels of silver. This one hundred thousand taels of silver is not given to Mas, the big businessman above us, but to me, who will distribute it to For the soldiers under my command, if the King agrees with me, I will help the King dispatch the soldiers to resist the attack of Li Zhen's army."
After hearing this, Hong Xiuquan's doubts suddenly disappeared.
This person, if he gets help for free, he will worry about others, and if others make demands, he will blame them. There is no doubt that Hong Xiuquan is such a person. Hong Xiuquan secretly despises Lars for being a foreigner who even charges money for doing things. He has helped countless people, but he never accepted any money.
Hong Xiuquan understood Lars's thoughts and was no longer worried, but was unwilling to pay. He said: "Mr. Lars, when I signed the agreement with Mas, I have already determined that you will obey my orders. Now , I order you to mobilize the soldiers in the city to prepare to resist Li Zhen, and bring a thousand soldiers under your command to stop Li Zhen for me."
Lars said: "Your Excellency, you cannot be so shameless."
Hong Xiuquan smiled and said: "It's not shameless, but you have an obligation."
Lars snorted and said dissatisfied: "According to the provisions of the treaty, I am indeed obliged to help the King of Heaven, but whether I do my best is beyond the control of the King of Heaven. If Li Zhen attacks the city gate, At that time, I led the soldiers a little slower, and the king said what would happen."
"You, you are shameless."
Hong Xiuquan became angry and shouted loudly.
He was very worried when it came to Nanjing.
Lars looked nonchalant and said: "Your Majesty, I am not shameless, but you are too stingy. God says stingy people are not good people, so you are not a good person."
Hong Xiuquan said: "Has God said this?"
Lars continued: "God also said that if you give Lars one hundred thousand taels of silver, Lars will help you with all his strength. Please be generous, Your Excellency, and you will get corresponding rewards."
"you you,……"
Hong Xiuquan felt helpless. He didn't expect Lars to be so difficult to deal with. He also understood that Lars's words were all fabricated and had no basis. At the same time, Hong Xiuquan also understood that if he didn't express his feelings, Lars would probably not try his best. , Hong Xiuquan showed a look of pain on his face and said: "Fifty thousand taels, I will give you fifty thousand taels of silver."
"One hundred thousand taels, not a penny less."
Lars was convinced that Hong Xiuquan could not do anything to him, so he tried his best to blackmail him.
Lars knew that the more he blackmailed, the angrier Hong Xiuquan would be. However, the more Hong Xiuquan believed in him, so Lars fought for benefits again and again. In addition, the one hundred thousand taels of silver belonged to him. Sharing this sum of money with his brothers is also a huge income, so Lars is very interested.
Lars was very happy, but Hong Xiuquan was angry, but felt deeply helpless. In the end, Hong Xiuquan chose to give in and said helplessly: "I will give you one hundred thousand taels of silver. You must defend Nanjing. If Li Zhen comes in, I will kill you first."
Lars said: "You can't kill me."
After saying these words, Lars's lips curled up into a smile.
The phrase "cannot be killed" has two meanings.
The first is that Lars is 100% sure of guarding the city of Nanjing and can keep Li Zhen out of the city, so that Hong Xiuquan cannot find a chance to kill Lars. The second meaning is that Lars is not afraid of Hong Xiuquan and what does he think of Hong Xiuquan? They couldn't kill him, and even Hong Xiuquan could be threatened by him.
Hong Xiuquan waved his hand and said: "Go and prepare. Tomorrow is a critical moment. I hope you can go all out and don't let my one hundred thousand taels of silver go to waste."
Lars shook his head and said: "Before that, please give us one hundred thousand taels of silver, Mr. Lars. Our soldiers are all a group of masters who don't see rabbits and don't let hawks fly. Without money, they will not do their best." , only free money can attract them and make them go all out."
Hong Xiuquan was completely speechless and ordered: "Someone, take him to the warehouse."
Immediately, a soldier led Lars away.
Hong Xiuquan asked Wang Buyi to leave again, then looked at Hong Renda and Hong Renfa, and said in a deep voice: "Tell me, how did you get involved with Lars? You all knew the news about Taiping Gate, and you also agreed on how to defend Taiping Gate. This is what happened."
Hong Xiuquan's suspicion was clearly revealed.
Hong Renfa immediately explained: "Brother Wang, we didn't know the news about Li Zhen's attack on the city at first, because we met Lars on the road and he told us the news, so we discussed it and finalized the defense plan. Originally, I wanted to show off in front of Brother Wang, but I didn’t expect that this guy changed his plan in the blink of an eye, it’s so abominable.”
Hong Renda nodded repeatedly in agreement,
After hearing this, Hong Xiuquan relaxed his angry expression and asked Hong Renfa and his brothers to leave.
ps: Third update; let’s continue writing the fourth update;
