Kingdom of Heaven and Han

Chapter 550
After discussing with the men, they refused to accept the money anyway, turned around and left in a hurry.

Looking at the backs of several people, Ge Ding said: "Remember their appearance. We will weigh the fish and vegetables in a while, and we will count the money for them tomorrow. When these people first saw us, they still had doubts. When they heard that we were really the Northern Expedition, they did not It's the same."

Bian Hui said: "Since the golden captives came south, how much suffering have the people suffered? In the past two years, everyone has looked south, hoping that the imperial court will fight back. Although we have occupied Ruzhou long ago, it's just that here is a mountainous area, and few people come here. Not even a prison town."

Ge Dingdao: "There is a lack of officials everywhere now, so naturally no one comes to this small town. When the world is peaceful and Sanya Road is connected, this place will become a prosperous town. It will be different then."

While talking, the two ordered the soldiers to weigh the vegetables and fish, keep the money, and move them to the kitchen.

After passing Sanya Town, Lushan Pass is in the mountains to the south.In many places, there are steep walls and a road in the middle, where the sun is not visible.Walking in such a place was extremely depressing, and Ge Ding's army was suffocated.Finally walked out of the mountains today, the soldiers were jubilant.Although there is no meat to eat, a few fish are also good.Cook soup with tofu, and each person has a large bowl.

There were soybeans in the army, as well as a grinding disc, and they were immediately set up outside the kitchen to soak the soybeans.After soaking the soybeans, grind them into soybean milk and make tofu.Dinner is a bit late today, and everyone should have a bowl of fish soup.

The soldiers in the army set up tents, talking and laughing, and the atmosphere seemed very relaxed.

The sun looked at the west, and the sky was full of rays of light, and the sky and the earth were painted in colorful colors.

The soldiers who were busy suddenly heard a noise.The sentinel hurriedly stood up to watch, and saw a group of people coming from the direction of Sanya Town.A member in front walked like flying, followed by a few men.Behind them, a yellow ox with silk hanging on it, and a herd of sheep.Behind them is a group of big men, some of whom are carrying burdens and holding something, and come happily.

When Ge Ding got the news, he hurried out with Qu Fengxing.Seeing the crowd coming towards the barracks, they hurried to meet them.

Seeing the people coming out of the barracks, the members in front hurriedly cupped their hands and said, "This is Kang Ren, the owner of the nearby Kangjiazhuang. Hearing that the army went to the north, he specially brought some cattle and sheep to work in the army. I have seen the officials. I don't know if the two of you are—"

Qu Fengxing said: "This one is Ge Ding, the engineering commander of the Dengzhou army, and Qu Fengxing, the supervisor of the capital."

"I see. I've seen it, I've seen it!" Kang Ren saluted and looked at the military camp not far away, his eyes full of curiosity.

Qu Fengxing said: "Our army passed by here, and there should have been local officials to receive it. However, there is no official in Sanya Town in this critical period, so I don't know the elders here. It's a sin, a sin, not to visit Yuanwaizhuang!"

Kang Ren said: "I am a small member of a remote mountain village. How can I afford it? Your army is all traveling in the mountains. We have no news, and you didn't welcome you when you arrived at Sanya Town. It is our fault. I heard that today you went to the town to buy I didn’t buy any meat, so I brought cattle and sheep here so that they could have a full meal. Sanya is a small place, and they don’t sell it on weekdays, so don’t be offended by the officials.”

Qu Fengxing was overjoyed: "This is the best. Thank you, my colleagues."

Going forward to look at the cattle and sheep, he said: "Member, although the cattle ban has been loosened now, farming cattle can't be slaughtered casually. I think this cow is only five or six years old, and it is not yet an adult. How can it be killed? Niu you Then take it back, and we will buy the sheep."

Kang Ren hurriedly said: "I brought these cattle and sheep to labor, how can I use the word "buy"? Besides, you are a large army going to the Northern Expedition. There is a lot of blood and rain on the battlefield. What does it matter if you eat a cow?"

Qu Fengxing said: "Except for members, our army naturally has its own rules. During the Northern Expedition, the envoys ordered that they not harass the civilians, and anyone who disobeyed the military order will be severely punished. We have money with us, so we can just buy it at the market price."

Ge Dingdao: "Cows are used to plow the fields, how can they be slaughtered casually? We have enough sheep, and the cattle will be led back by outsiders. Our army is going to fight golden soldiers, how can we not abide by the rules of the government?"

Officer Kang shook his head repeatedly: "Officials, to tell you the truth, our place is remote, and the officials don't bother to take care of it. There are guests on weekdays, and slaughtering a cow in the village is not a big deal. And there are no butchers here, and cattle and sheep are worthless. Just eat it!"

Qu Fengxing just refused.He called Bian Hui over, estimated how much the cattle and sheep were worth, and gave the Xiangyang club to Yuanwai Kang.

Member Kang had no choice but to accept the money.Said: "In addition to cattle and sheep, we also brought a few jars of wine. They are all brewed by ourselves. The taste is poor. Don't blame me. I feel very sorry for taking your sheep's money. No matter what, you can't charge for wine. .”

Qu Fengxing said: "Okay, okay, we understand the wishes of the members. The wine is collected to relieve the soldiers. Our army has some fine wine brought from Dengzhou, and the members take two back home and have a taste."

Kang Ren saw that all the labor supplies he had brought had been priced, and he could not help sighing: "I have lived for decades, and this is the first time I have seen an army like yours. I was originally a laborer, but I took money back. How can there be such a thing in the world?" reason?"

Qu Fengxing said: "Fellows, we are naturally grateful. The reason why the envoy ordered you to give money is not because you don't want to accept your wishes, but if the precedent is set, there will be troops who will ask the people for food and drink. In the end, it will develop. Which step, which one can predict?"

Kang Ren listened and nodded: "We people don't understand your great principles. It's really eye-opening to come to work in the army today. There is an army like yours in the world! I'm really happy today. With your Northern Expedition, why don't you worry about regaining the Central Plains! I So how about a glass of wine with you?"

Qu Fengxing naturally agreed, and ordered his soldiers to prepare Kang Ren's seat.

Kang Ren ordered the farmer who came to go back.Quietly let the two of them go back to the village, fetch some more chickens, and serve wine to several officers.

There are no butchers or eggs in Sanya Town, the people nearby are all self-produced, sheep and chickens are not expensive.Like Kang Ren Zhuang, these things are eaten by themselves, saying that they are not worth much.

As the sun slowly set, Kang Ren sat at a table with Qu Fengxing, Ge Ding and others, drinking while listening to them talk about military affairs.What I heard tonight was really eye-opening. I never thought there would be such an army in the world.When the army went out to fight, the money it brought with it was not for the soldiers as rewards, but for the people to buy things on the road.

The army even took the initiative to give money to the people?This is really strange.If they don't rob the people of their property, the people will burn incense and worship the gods. Where does the money come from?Moreover, even if this army wins a battle, it does not pay the soldiers, but only credits them with merit.What is the use of memorizing merit?Don't the soldiers' families eat or drink?When Qu Fengxing talked about Xiangyang's military system, Kang Ren couldn't understand it either, but he just found it very novel.

Cao Zhiduan was stationed in Ruzhou, and his troops were mainly deployed on the front line of Ruhe River.Moreover, under Wang Xiaolie's rule, there was a lack of officials. Like Lushan County, there were only a few officials in the county town, and most of the villages and towns below didn't care.The common people living in mountain villages like Kang Ren have little influence.

The sun is setting and the sky is full of stars.The soldiers in the army ate meat, drank two bowls of wine, and rested early.Only at the handsome tent, a bonfire was still lit, and a few people chatted happily while drinking.

Ge Ding is an engineering force and needs to pave roads and build bridges.Kang Ren has lived here for decades and is very familiar with the surroundings.I just took this opportunity to ask him about nearby geography.Ge Ding and Qu Fengxing didn't feel sleepy either, they drank happily with Kang Ren.

(End of this chapter)