"It's late at night, has Lord Wang not rest yet?"

Gan Ning walked over in a loose brocade robe and sat down beside Wang Lei.

Wang Lei said: "I can't sleep, come out and have a breath of wind."

Looking at the river at the foot of the mountain, Wang Lei felt difficult to calm down, and his mind was full of recruiting Gan Ning. If he missed the opportunity in front of him, it was very likely that Gan Ning would become someone else's powerful general. Once he turned around, he might be facing the blade. Wang Lei naturally did not want to give up such a powerful general, thinking about how to conquer Gan Ning.

Gan Ning said with sincere eyes: "Zhou Tai came last night, thanks to Lord Wang's help."

Wang Lei said: "Xingba, if you say this, you will treat me as an outsider."

Gan Ning smiled, and a hint of gratitude appeared in his eyes. In the past, Gan Ning became an official under the age of twenty. He was successful at a young age and was proud of his youth. Countless people praised him and curled up with him. He seemed to be a person with a bright future. Unfortunately, the officialdom was dark. Before long, he became a bandit and became a thief on the Yangtze River.

The name of Jinfan thief was revealed, countless people were afraid to avoid, countless people were secretly cursed, and countless people wanted to swallow Gan Ning's flesh and blood. When they looked at Gan Ning, there were fear, disgust, and even contempt.

In Wang Lei, Gan Ning did not feel any contempt. People like Gan Ning who are capable but become enemies care about the eyes of their friends around them, and their minds are extremely sensitive, so they can easily feel the other party's attitude.

From Wang Lei's attitude, Gan Ning even saw the appreciation.

Gan Ning thought about Wang Lei’s attitude towards him, and Wang Lei thought about how to conquer Gan Ning?

For a moment, neither of them spoke first.

There was quiet around, and only the cries of insects and birds that came from time to time were left.

The cool breeze blows, and a cool heart is shining.

Wang Lei stared at the direction of the river below the mountain and asked, "Xingba, do you have any ideals?"

Gan Ning was stunned for a moment, not knowing how to answer for a while.

Wang Lei seemed to be asking and answering his own questions. Before Gan Ning could speak, he continued: "When I was young, my family was poor and my parents died early, leaving me alone. After my parents passed away, I was alone. At that time, my ideal was to have a full meal, wear clean clothes, and go to school like an ordinary child. Looking back now, it was a bit funny. Is this ideal to have a full meal and wear a clean piece of clothing?"

Wang Lei shook his head with a self-deprecating feeling, and was filled with emotion.

Gan Ning said seriously: "Ideals are not divided into size, this is indeed an ideal."

Wang Lei said again: "Later, I was taken in by the old man and became a gangster in East City, Ye County. Although my status is still low and I am still looked down upon, I can eat a lot and wear clean clothes. I no longer sleep in the open air, and no longer be homeless like a dog. At that time, my idea was to climb up and not be bullied by ordinary gangsters."

"I am burly, and others are cruel, I am even more cruel; others are afraid of bleeding, but I am not afraid."

"In just a few years, I took over the old man's foundation, unified the East City of Ye County, and became a tyrant in Ye County. People are not satisfied. After unifying the East City gangsters, I thought about unifying the gangsters in Ye County and becoming the boss of the gangsters in Ye County. Because of this, I killed people while fighting with the rest of the people, and was killed by the rest of the people, and was thrown into a death row by Ju Su, the county magistrate of Ye County, and became a death row prisoner."

"At that time, I didn't regret killing people. What's the point of killing someone who came out to do it. However, I regretted that I was weak and I didn't have enough ability. At that time, I suddenly realized something. The gangsters are always gangsters, no matter what, they are gangsters. Even if they are big gangsters, they are just an ant in the eyes of the county magistrate."

"A word from a county magistrate can make you die without a place to die. Even if you are a county magistrate, even a county magistrate or a soldier at the county magistrate's office will make you dare not neglect."

"Even if I understand, there is no way. All I have left behind is a dead end."

“It’s a pity that the sky is endless.”

Wang Lei's eyes were filled with excitement and said, "The Ten General Attendant Zhang Rang wanted to win over Han Fu, the governor of Jizhou, and sent his godson Zhang Cheng to Ye County to visit Han Fu, and wanted to win over Han Fu. Han Fu was unwilling to have a relationship with Zhang Rang, so he followed the advice of the counselor and chose to intercept Zhang Cheng's plan. And I am the one who executes the order."

"I can save my life if I kill Zhang Cheng."

"In addition, after the matter was completed, I was appointed as the county magistrate of Wuji County."

"At that time, the black bandits in Wuji County were rampant, and taking over as the county magistrate was a matter of easy death. There were many crises and not a good thing. As the county magistrate, I was full of confidence, thinking about my change of my destiny, and dreaming of being able to go to the general and minister. I went all the way, overcoming all obstacles until my current position."

After Wang Lei finished speaking, he breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems that it is also a simple memory of a past, and life changes are so huge.

The former gangster in Dongshi has become the governor of Jizhou and a famous scholar in the world.

Gan Ning asked: "What is Lord Wang's current ideal?"

Wang Lei said without hesitation: "Protect the people you love, protect the people you love, and establish yourself in Jizhou to become the veritable Jizhou governor, rather than the now divided Jizhou."

Gan Ning leaned forward and asked again: "What's the future? What's the end after Lord Wang unified Jizhou?"

Wang Lei laughed and didn't answer.

Gan Ning looked directly at Wang Lei, but Wang Lei's expression was calm and there was no fluctuation, making it difficult for Gan Ning to see Wang Lei's thoughts. But Gan Ning was sure that Wang Lei was not a person who was willing to be lonely.

Such people must have great ambitions.

Gan Ning took a deep breath and said slowly: "I have learned art since I was a child. I have learned martial arts. I am arrogant and think about becoming a general and becoming a minister and glorious. In fact, it is indeed very honorable. Although I became a county magistrate at the age of 18, although I was undermined, I also have face and glory. Unfortunately, my ideas are all beautiful. How difficult is it to really think of general and becoming a minister and want to show my ambitions? People are suppressed everywhere in the officialdom. If they say a word or do something, they may be isolated. They are all people who meet with wine and only know slander and charming words, without any meaning."

After a pause, Gan Ning said again: "At that time, I was young and energetic. I didn't know how many people I offended, and finally ended in a sad end. Then, I became a thief who everyone feared, rampant in the Yangtze River, and was free. Although I had no glorious identity, I was so happy that no one was concerned about me, unrestrained, and I didn't need to flatter anyone. I just had to be myself."

Wang Lei smiled and said, "If you are in the officialdom, you can't help yourself. Besides, the darkness of the officialdom itself is not easy."

Gan Ning asked: "Is there such a problem under Lord Wang's command?"

In a word, Wang Lei raised his eyebrows.

Wang Lei knew that this question was very critical and replied: "If you don't hide it from Xingba, it is impossible to eliminate darkness at any time or anywhere. There is no absolute clear government. There is no fish at the end of the water. There must be various problems under my command. But the general direction and the overall environment are absolutely clear and bright, and it is impossible to be in chaos. This is what I can change. It is very difficult to make every place clean and clear government. I can only do my best. Do my best and leave it to fate."

Gan Ning nodded and said, "Mr. Wang is telling the truth, it is indeed the case."

If Wang Lei said that there were no corrupt officials under his command, Gan Ning would definitely not believe it. Instead, Wang Lei revealed his shortcomings and said that there were problems, Gan Ning admired him even more. Being able to admit his shortcomings is not easy for a state governor.

Wang Lei looked at Gan Ning and said, "Does Xingba plan to keep floating on the water?"

Gan Ning was silent and did not answer directly.

Gan Ning already understood the potential meaning revealed by Wang Lei’s words.

Wang Lei said again: "Xingba roams the rivers. For him, he is indeed free and unrestrained. He is free and unrestrained all day long and does not have to look at anyone's expression. But Xingba is skilled in martial arts and is more familiar with water wars. Are he willing to destroy his martial arts on the water? If so, it is too regrettable."

"Tread!Tread!Tread!!"

The sound of calm footsteps came from behind.

Wang Lei and Gan Ning looked back at the same time. The person who came was Dian Wei, and he came to sit next to Gan Ning.

Gan Ning asked: "Brother Dian, how is his injury?"

Dian Wei patted his chest and replied, "It's basically recovered, there is no major problem." After a pause, Dian Wei looked at Wang Lei again and asked, "Lord, when will we set off for Qua?"

Wang Lei replied: "I stayed in the village for two days, and set off tomorrow or the day after tomorrow."

After hearing this, Dian Wei said, "Xingba, I have been with you for a while and knows that you are a capable person and should not float on the Yangtze River. A man and a real man should show his knowledge and prove his value on the battlefield. I hope you will serve the lord like me, and we brothers will fight side by side and kill the enemy together."

Wang Lei was secretly happy that Dian Wei came at the right time.

After pointing out the matter, Wang Lei took the opportunity to say, "Xingba, I respect your opinion. But I still hope that you can go to Jizhou with me and fight together in the world."

Gan Ning frowned and thought carefully.

Submission is a big deal, and you cannot be careless.

Dian Wei was about to persuade him again, but Wang Lei reached out to stop him. Wang Lei and Gan Ning had said so much, and what they should be persuaded had already been said. Now that he has clarified the topic, he is waiting for Gan Ning's own choice.

Gan Ning was decisive in his work, and he didn't think about it for long, and his eyes became firm. He looked at Wang Lei and asked, "Mr. Wang, if I surrender, what will my brothers be dealt with? How do the people in the village handle it?"

Wang Lei thought for a while and said, "Go to Jizhou together! The elderly, weak, women and children will arrange it, and your brothers, who are willing to join the army, will continue to follow you; those who are unwilling to join the army, I will arrange for them to cultivate fertile fields and let them gain a foothold in Jizhou."

Gan Ning felt relieved, he believed Wang Lei's words.

"thump!"

Gan Ning knelt on one knee, clasped her fists and said, "Lord is here, please accept Gan Ning's worship!"

Wang Lei breathed a sigh of relief, reached out to help Gan Ning, and said, "With Xingba's help, Jizhou's strength will reach a higher level." Wang Lei laughed loudly and was excited.

Dian Wei Hanshou smiled and was happy for Wang Lei and Gan Ning.
Chapter completed!