Farmers' Struggle

Chapter 81

   After the report, Wen Jinxuan threw the gun in his hand to his own soldiers, and then he entered the account of the Chinese army with great strides, and reported the situation of this battle as usual, reporting all the losses and profits.

Old General Zhou Ting stroked his gray beard and listened, and there was a smile on his majestic face. This kid really lived up to his expectations. He really didn't expect that the Wen family could produce such a brave and courageous junior, hmph! Is it more presentable than Zi Yue Shuyun in the usual days? That old thing from the Wen family was too pedantic, which led to such an ending. Although he despised such pedantic people, he felt quite sorry for it.

When the military rations were in short supply at the front line, the civil officials in the imperial court tried to shirk their excuses. It was more difficult for him to ask for military rations than those beggars. When they heard that they were asking for military rations, they all saw that he ran faster than a rabbit. Fortunately, Prime Minister Wen saw it. I can't go on anymore, and I personally plan and ask for it for him. This is barely enough, and it solves the urgent need.

Therefore, although he didn't deal with those civil servants, Prime Minister Wen still looked at him differently. Later, when the Wen family suffered, he was powerless, so he could only sigh regretfully.

But he always wanted to do something for the Wen family. When he found out that the youngest son of the Wen family was assigned, he used the strength of the army to finally get him into the barracks. Under his intensive training, this son has grown into a brave and resourceful little general. It seems that in a few years, he will be able to command an army alone and inherit his mantle. In this regard, he is still very pleased.

As soon as the Wen family fell, the court was filled with smog. If it weren't for their Zhou family army, who have followed the left and right sides since the founding emperor, and later replaced the royal family to guard the northern border for generations, he would not have wanted to be an official in the same dynasty with these incompetent and treacherous people. He seldom entered the capital. He is terminally ill, and he is even more unwilling to go to Beijing to see the ugly faces of these people.

When Wen Jinxuan was about to leave, General Zhou stopped him, "I heard that you have been asking someone to find out about your brother?"

Wen Jinxuan paused, lowered his head, clenched his hands into fists, and nodded, "It's been so many years, I don't know..." His voice sank, and he didn't continue speaking.

When he was young, he was unable to protect his family. Now, he has the ability, but there is no news from his family. As a brother, the suffering of his elder brother must be unimaginable. He only wishes to find his elder brother as soon as possible and rescue him from the sea of ​​suffering.

"Don't worry, I got some letters from here, saying that someone has been looking for you, it should be your family and friends, you can ask someone to bring back the letter, if the contact is true, then you will be able to find it They are gone." General Zhou said.

Wen Jinxuan was very pleasantly surprised, he didn't expect that there would be real news, although it is still uncertain, but it's better than nothing, so he quickly agreed, resigned and went to write a letter.

Juping County has been very lively recently, and a lot of outsiders poured in for a while, some came alone, and some came with their families. They all heard about the important person from Luming Mountain in Juping County, Who would not be tempted to hear such a good thing about food and housing, and the payment of silver taels to support the family? Although the notice said that strong laborers are needed, many people want to give it a try. Even if they don't want it, they have heard that the people in Juping County have not been disaster-stricken, so they can find a job to fill in here. It's okay to have a full stomach.

These people were all flooded in their hometowns. Although the government also provided porridge for disaster relief, there were too many people and so little porridge, so they could barely survive starvation. It was impossible to fill their stomachs.

The so-called trees are moved to death and people are moved to live. When the government issued a notice saying that Luming Mountain in Juping County needs to recruit manpower, no, but everyone who is thinking about it is also thinking about it. Some people make a decision when they go home the same day and pack it up. Salute and leave.

That's why a lot of people flocked over, making Juping County a lively scene that has never been seen before.

"Hurry up, the people from Luming Mountain are at the south gate of the city. I heard that many people have gone there." A man said pulling the young man beside him. As soon as he found out, he quickly called the people who came with him to go to the south of the city.

They are from the same village, one is called Ji Laosi, and the other is a young man named Sun Erniu. Their village was hit by a disaster, and all the harvests in the field were lost. Ji Laosi heard about Luming when he was receiving porridge. After hearing the news from Shan, he brought his best friend, Sun Erniu, and came over after returning.

Their purpose is to hear that Luming Mountain needs manpower, and as long as they are selected, a few taels of Anjia money will be handed over. Although they don't know what they do, but at this time, who else will care about these things? They still have a wife, children, and mother to support. With these few taels of silver, it is enough for the family to tide over the difficulties.

Sun Erniu nodded again and again after hearing what Ji Laoer said, and said excitedly: "Then we have to go there quickly, otherwise there are so many people, how can it be our turn?

" Quickened the pace.

Arriving in Nancheng, Ji Laosi looked at the crowds of people in front of him, and he couldn't help but grieve, "Oh! If we knew this was the case, we shouldn't be so thoughtful. Wouldn't it be better to come here two days earlier? Now it's good, there are so many people, there is no hope."

Sun Erniu also stomped his feet, regretting it already in his heart, and finally he had to grit his teeth and say: "Since you are here, you have to go and give it a try no matter what."

Ji Laosi agreed, and asked the people around him about the rules here. Line up first, and when it's your turn, the people from Luming Mountain will check whether the person is physically strong, and ask some questions. If they meet their requirements, you can join. At the same time, they will distribute some Anjia Silver, you can ask someone to bring it back. If you haven't explained clearly at home, you can also send it back by yourself, settle in the house by the way, and come back here to gather in three days.

I heard from some people who passed the test that on this Luming Mountain, not only food and housing are provided, but also several sets of new clothes are issued every year, and there are also benefits such as silver subsidies.

The two were very moved when they heard it. They heard it on the road before, but they still held a dubious attitude. Now, they're pretty sure it's all true. There will be silver taels every year in the future, so they really don't have to worry about the living problems of their families.

Now there is no need to say any more, the two of them followed the long line, full of confidence at the moment, they must enter Luming Mountain, as long as they enter Luming Mountain, everything will be fine.

The team moved forward slowly, and the people in front of the team were happy while others were sad. The joy is that those who have the qualifications to enter Luming Mountain, but those who are sad are rejected, they all come here with hope, and now they are not accepted by the people of Luming Mountain, what should they do? Are you going to let them return without success? They still have a family to support them, but now they have no hope.

They sighed and sighed, and some of them covered their faces and sobbed when they thought that they might not even be able to support their families in the future.

Such emotions spread into the team, causing a commotion. Everyone couldn't help but panic, full of desire and fear for the unknown, so the atmosphere at the scene couldn't help but sink.

Fourth Ji clenched his fists and made up his mind that no matter what, he must enter Luming Mountain.

However, Luming Mountain doesn't want too many people. Their adults said that they will recruit up to 5,000 people first. However, it may be that the effect of the publicity is too good, and there are too many people here. You can only set your sights higher, and the recruitment conditions will naturally be harsher.

"I can do anything, why don't you accept me? I beg you to accept me!" The person who was dismissed begged bitterly, "All the wives and children in my family are counting on me alone. Please do me a favor and leave me alone." Let's go!"

The person who collected them sighed and shook his head, everyone present was not in this situation, if everyone was accepted, then their number would have already exceeded the limit.

Li Yu just came here accompanied by He Zhang, and he saw this scene in his eyes.

"My lord, there are so many people, do you want to recruit more? Otherwise, just make up a whole number." He Zhang saw that so many good guys were dismissed, and his heart ached beyond measure. These are all good soldiers, It would be such a pity to miss it so much.

Li Yu glared at him, and said with a faint smile: "Yes, you can stay if you want, and you can bear the money and rations of the extra people yourself."

"Hey..." He Zhang smiled awkwardly and touched his head, "I, I That's it."

Li Yu ignored him, put his arm on his hand and touched his chin, um, there are so many people, but all of them are laborers, there are few people in Juping County, but there are many places that need people. Now that they have all come, there is no reason for them to leave like this.

Not to mention the workshops and workshops in Juping County, even if the number of people in Luming Mountain has increased, the equipment and weapons cannot keep up. Shouldn't the military workshops in the mountains have to increase their manpower? In addition, the pier can be put into use immediately. Loading and unloading on the pier, as well as the people who follow the boat, require a lot of manpower. How can it be so cheap for He Zhang.

"Wu Chun, go and make arrangements, let those merchants and wealthy households who need manpower come here, and whoever they want, they can present their conditions generously, so that both parties can accept them satisfactorily, and then sign an employment agreement. Let both parties not violate it." Li Yu thought for a while and ordered Wu Chun, the civil official behind him.

That's right, Li Yu just wants to hold a job fair here, so that those who have not entered Luming Mountain can have something to do and support their families, so that those merchants who have a headache and lack of manpower can also hire people, isn't it? The best of both worlds?

Wu Chun took the order to go down to do it. I believe that within a couple of days, those who need manpower will come.

He Zhang was still shy in the back, "Master Li, you really can't be flexible? How about a thousand more people?"

Li Yu slapped him away impatiently, "I still lack a lot of manpower on the pier. You can make do with it first. The original plan of 3,000 people has been increased to 5,000 for you, so you can be content, and you can do well." Train me with these 5,000 men, it will be considered a great achievement, don't have to look forward to Shu anymore."

He Zhang hesitated, and then thought about it, there are 5,000 men, which is much more than the previous 300 men, so he patted Chest assured: "Don't worry, my lord. The method of training soldiers you taught is really useful. According to your method, I guarantee that all of these five thousand troops will be elite soldiers and strong generals."

Li Yu smiled slightly, "Not only This is the point, ideological consciousness, and cultural courses still have to keep up, if you don't even recognize other people's spies' secret letters when facing the enemy, then it's going to be a big joke."

He Zhang grieved, Li Yu customized The cultural courses have done them a disastrous job. They would rather struggle on the training ground than write and memorize those convoluted characters. However, Li Yu stipulated that everyone must recognize and write common characters. Every month will go through the assessment, if the unqualified person, the pain will range from flesh and blood, and the fine will be reduced by two silver coins.

Even Boss He was fined, who would dare to take chances? So, at least I persevered.

However, He Zhang secretly complained and complained, but he had to admire Li Yu's foresight. After these people were polished, any one of them could take the lead. Although there were only three hundred people, even the regular imperial guards might It's also several times worse. Didn't you see that all the bandits in the Southwest were wiped out as soon as they went out?