Chapter 85: Knowledge is Power (2)
The Gold Will Merchants had roughly three hundred warriors under its command. The group of warriors comprised of both wanderers and various martial artists of the Righteous Faction, ranging from those of small and medium-sized sects to even those recognized as a part of the Martial Alliance.
Li Yicai had divided those warriors into three sections when establishing the Gold Will Merchants' forces—the First Corps, Second Corps, and Third Corps.
The Third Corps was essentially composed of wanderers who had been hired using money without any special conditions or loyalties. They had been brought in a short while ago at Zhou Xuchuan's request.
The Second Corps consisted of warriors trustworthy enough to be assigned to the various branches of the Gold Will Merchants. They were provided with better positions and techniques than the Third Corps, and their salaries were quite good as well.
As for the First Corps, they were the elite. Led by the Ten Gale Swordsmen, they were divided into ten divisions that served as Li Yicai's direct subordinates. Even if some of the members of the First Corps had weaker cultivations than the Second Corps, they, like the Ten Gale Swordsmen, were highly trustworthy. These individuals desperately needed money, not for selfish or evil desires, but for the sake of someone precious to them, for their families.
"They all have their own unavoidable circumstances, and he's using that to keep them loyal. Moreover, it's not by coercion. Even if he were threatening them, the end would justify the means. But… seeing as he's not, it's really incredible how he's handling this."
Zhou Xuchuan was once again impressed by Li Yicai’s ability.
“Head Merchant. I’ll take command of the Second Corps for the time being.”
The Third Corps hadn't built enough trust yet. They were liable to run away or betray the Gold Will Merchants if offered more money from other forces.