The eldest grandson of Emperor Ming Dynasty!

Chapter 378 Changes in Thoughts in the Army

It's the end of the new year, and the merchants who choose to come to the capital at this point, of course, have prepared enough capital.

Shanxi merchants do not mean that they only do business in places like Shaanxi, and they always run wherever they are rich.

The Spring Festival in the capital can be said to be the most lively place in the entire Ming Dynasty, and it is also the place with the highest consumption, and it is also the time when most businessmen make the most money.

Even if it was because of the Qunying Chamber of Commerce that swallowed most of the interests of the Chamber of Commerce, even if they ate the soup left over from the meat, it was enough for many people to eat.

As for people like Lan Yu, they definitely can't just arrest people, and confiscate their property just by the way.

"After planning, how many are there in total?" Sapphire asked the adjutant without any change in expression.

The adjutant said: "Reporting to Lord Liang, at present, all kinds of goods are converted into overall arrangements, about 200 million guanbao notes, and there are still some that have not been integrated into the package. It is estimated that there are about 30 guanbao notes."

Hearing this, Lan Yu and Cao Zhen fell silent for a while.

After a long time, Cao Zhen waved his hand to let the adjutant go out.

There are only Lan Yu and Cao Zhen in the big tent.

"These businessmen are really fucking rich. It's just 200 million yuan. That's how much soldiers are paid."

"Brother, look at the cold weather, the brothers are exhausted, even those from Xiumu have come back."

"Otherwise, let's share some profit with the brothers, then a small amount will do."

As Cao Zhen spoke, he smiled and raised his right hand, rubbing his thumb and index finger together, like counting treasures.

It wouldn't take too long before changing to another one, even half a year ago.

Sapphire will speak directly without any hesitation.

Because in the army, such a capture has an unspoken rule in itself, that is, brothers have more or less shares.

And these seizures are naturally the bulk of their generals.

In the past, half of it was intercepted the last time, some were ruthless, and even reached [-]%, [-]%, and the rest would be handed over to the court.

But this time, Sapphire hesitated.

Needless to say, the reason for the hesitation was largely influenced by grandson Zhu Ying.

Zhu Ying talked about it many times, especially on the management of the army.

It is very clearly stated that the treatment of soldiers will be greatly improved, but at the same time, some bad habits must be changed.

Let's not mention the local soldiers, but the guards of the capital, after the continuous infiltration of Xuanjia guards in the past few months, the personal qualities of all the guards around the capital are constantly improving.

At least there will never be a situation like before, when the enemy throws some gold and silver treasures, they will wantonly snatch them, regardless of military discipline.

At this time, Sapphire keenly realized that this time was a very severe test for herself, or for all the brothers.

First of all, the situation of greedy ink will definitely be known by the grandson, there is no doubt about it.

Not to mention that this is the capital, even those middle-level soldiers who came out of Xuanjiawei, they would definitely tip off the news.

I can't hide this.

Seeing the hesitant expression on the elder brother Lan Yu's face, Cao Zhen couldn't help urging: "Brother, how do you divide it? You should say something."

"But this is the capital, and it's not good to go too far with some things. In my opinion, it's better to keep [-]% of it."

Cao Zhen was also thinking about it, but his thinking was different from Lan Yu's.

Cao Zhen is a native of Fengyang, Anhui. He accompanied Zhu Yuanzhang's cavalry, benefited from the face of his fellow villagers, and also had his own brave military exploits.

He used to be a general under Chang Yuchun's command.

If you want to say how high your cultural literacy is, there is no such designation.

In terms of military training, after fighting for so many years, there are naturally many regulations, but overall, it still benefits from the situation.

Thoughtfully, he still retains the way he used to be. Although he is very close to Sapphire and belongs to Taisun, in fact he has almost no contact with Taisun, so there are many differences in thinking.

Seeing Lan Yu's hesitation, he thought it was a question of how much to hold back, so he spoke.

When Sapphire heard this, she shook her head slightly.

Before he could speak, Cao Zhen preemptively said: "Otherwise, big brother, let's keep [-]% of the money. This time the money is indeed more, and [-]% is enough."

Sapphire heard this and continued to shake her head.

"How about [-]%? [-]% is fine. It's kind of a wish for those who celebrate the Chinese New Year."

Sapphire shook her head.

Cao Zhen wept bitterly, and finally said: "Could it be possible for us to keep [-]% of it?

Lan Yu finally opened her mouth and said: "Order, this time the seizure will not take a cent, and anyone who dares to steal a penny will be served by military law."

Cao Zhen was stunned.

This, how can this work.

Not a cent of money will be kept, and no money is allowed.

Cao Zhen didn't even need to think about it, but when he reported it to the coordinator, he guessed that many brothers had already sneaked some valuables into their pockets.

I used to keep one eye open and one eye closed.

What the elder brother means now is to ask everyone to spit out the money that has been put in their pockets.

"Brother, this is not appropriate."

After a while, Cao Zhen said in a nasty voice.

Lan Yu stood up, with a strong figure, taller than Cao Zhen by half a head.

The eyes as calm as water were full of suppression, Cao Zhen couldn't help lowering his head slightly to avoid it.

"It's not that someone wants to cut off the brothers' money, but that in today's world, some old habits must be changed."

"The army, the soldiers, that His Royal Highness wants to see cannot be greedy for money like Mo. That's why, His Highness will give the soldiers a guarantee after they retire."

"According to what His Highness said, after this spring, there will be a series of measures to protect the lives of veterans."

"Even soldiers who have retired due to disabilities will be taken care of."

"These are things that no matter how much money you have, you can't get it. If you miss this opportunity because of greed, you and I are all sinners."

Lan Yuyu said earnestly.

While Cao Zhen was listening, his eyes changed.

In his heart, what kind of person is the eldest brother Lan Yu?

That was in terms of acting style, and he and his brother-in-law Chang Yuchun almost completely followed suit.

Being cruel to the enemy is even more cruel to oneself. In the true sense of ferocity, even when fighting, it is often on the front line.

How long has it been, three months?

It's like a different person.

As the saying goes: if you are close to Zhu, you will be red; if you are close to ink, you will be black.

Is His Highness the grandson's influence on the elder brother really that great?

Seeing the astonishment in Cao Zhen's eyes, Xu Shi said with sighs and sighs in Lan Yu's tone, "Brother Cao, the world has changed. Your Highness, Grandson, has little contact with you. You don't understand many things, but you will understand them in the future." I will not harm my brothers."

"If we continue to follow the previous path, no matter how much credit we make, we will gradually be marginalized by His Highness the Grandson."

"Whenever you are free, I suggest that Brother Cao go to Xuanjiawei's barracks to have a look, and you will know the way forward and how you should go."

Cao Zhen is actually older than Lan Yu, and has higher qualifications than Lan Yu, but when it comes to background, there is a big difference.

So in terms of address, he has always been called Big Brother.Naturally, big brother and big brother are also two completely different concepts in Daming now.

Sapphire is generally called a brother.

Sapphire is a smart guy.

If you are not a smart person, you will not be able to become the famous general of today's generation.

There is an insurmountable gap between famous generals and generals.

Even in terms of political wisdom, Lan Yu doesn't have to be inferior to any minister in the court.

The reason why he was killed in history was first of all that he did not expect that Zhu Yuanzhang could really do things so ruthlessly and ruthlessly.

And even if he wants to resist, there is no chance at all.

In Lao Zhu's place, anyone who wants to kill can only die.

In Zhu Ying's communication with Lan Yu, because of the blood relationship, many things can be regarded as relatively straightforward, and there are no hints and hints, let you experience it yourself.

For things like being greedy for money, just tell Lan Yu clearly that I don't like it, and I don't like it, so don't do it in the future.

Coupled with the current situation of Xuanjiawei, it has almost become a benchmark, and Sapphire has also seen it before.

Hence the change in thinking.

Cao Zhen listened, his throat rolled a few times, but he didn't know how to say it, he couldn't say that he was against His Highness the Grandson.

It's just a pity on the face, very obvious.

After thinking for a long time, he still said, "Brother, otherwise those brothers who have already taken points, let them forget it."

"Now it's the Spring Festival, let the brothers be a little richer."

Lan Yu shook her head resolutely, and said: "This is even more unacceptable. They take it, but the brothers below don't take it. What kind of talk is that? If you say you don't take it, then you don't take it."

Hearing this, Cao Zhen nodded in embarrassment.

Subconsciously touched his pocket, feeling a little bit reluctant.

That's thousands of coins, and you have to hand over your feelings.

Just at this time, an official from outside the big tent came to report: "Report to the general, there is a fight between Chen Xing and Zhang Jian from a hundred households outside."

Lan Yu frowned, and asked, "What caused the dispute."

The subordinate officer replied: "The two have disputes because of money, and they are currently fighting."

Cao Zhen shouted angrily: "Presumptuous, how dare you ignore military discipline, where is the military discipline officer!"

The subordinate officials dare not talk to each other, this is in their own camp, because of their own family disputes, and it is not a time of war, even the military discipline officers can only dissuade them.

"Let's go and have a look." Sapphire said, taking the lead and getting up to go.

At this time, the school field was full of uproar and excitement, and there were constant applause and booing.

Many soldiers formed a circle, and inside it were two hundred households fighting one-on-one.

However, it was obvious that the young Chen Xing of Dianbaihu had been suppressing Zhang Jian of Baihu.

The arrival of Lan Yu and Cao Zhen caused the soldiers to disperse, and the two hundred households stopped immediately.

This is Cao Zhen's barracks, and the two hundred households are naturally his subordinates.

Cao Zhen didn't say anything, he went up one by one, and said cursingly: "The embarrassment is thrown at grandma's house, and my family is still fighting for this little money. Why, there are hundreds of households anyway. I haven't seen it before." Is it a treasure note?"

Hearing the scolding, the eyes of everyone became a little strange, and the atmosphere seemed a little abnormal.

Seeing this, Cao Zhen grabbed a soldier and asked him to explain the situation in detail.

It turned out that it wasn't that the two of them were fighting for money to seize the money, but that Zhang Jian from the hundred household was discovered by Chen Xing, who was also from the hundred household, when he was hiding the money in private.

Then Chen Xing asked Zhang Jian to hand over all the money and not to be greedy for ink in private.

Zhang Jian, who became angry from embarrassment, immediately attacked.

Hearing this, Cao Zhen couldn't help turning his head to look at Lan Yu, feeling a little shocked in his heart.

Because Zhang Jian of Baihu is an old subordinate who has followed him for many years, this may be why the military discipline officer did not vigorously stop it, but turned a blind eye.

And Baihu Chen Xing was only recently transferred to his command.

Chen Xing's path is very clear, his predecessor is Xuanjiawei.

He made great contributions, but he didn't have a place for promotion in Xuanjiawei, so he was arranged to come here.

Many Xuanjia guards are joined in various guards in this form.

Naturally, Chen Xing was not the only one who came together, but there were three people from one hundred households.

Otherwise, it would have fallen to one side.

After Cao Zhen found out, he turned to look at Lan Yu.

Sapphire nodded slightly.

Cao Zhen immediately understood, and yelled at Zhang Jian: "How about military discipline, don't you, a hundred households, know? You don't even know how you, a hundred households, became the leader. How dare you take the lead in triggering military discipline?"

Zhang Jian murmured, "That's not what you single-handedly promoted, General."

On weekdays, Cao Zhen trains soldiers like brothers. These hundreds of households and thousands of households are also very familiar with each other. Some of them have followed for more than ten years, and some of them have been together for decades.

That's why Zhang Jian dared to speak like that.

In front of his elder brother, Cao Zhen felt that he couldn't hold back his face, and scolded: "Hand over all the hidden silver, and go to the military law office to get twenty army sticks."

Hearing this, Zhang Jian said with some reluctance: "Boss, the military stick is fine, not to mention twenty, thirty is fine, but can you save a little money for this?"

Cao Zhen stared and said, "Presumptuous!"

"It doesn't matter whether it's big or small, right? If you tell me to hand it over, just hand it over. Don't fumble for me. Come on."

"People from left and right came up and searched me, and all the copper coins were taken away."

The two guards went up with hippie smiles, and said to Zhang Jian of the hundred households: "Brother Jian, don't make it difficult for the brothers, the boss has already spoken."

Another person said: "Yes, don't hide it."

Laughing and playing like this, the three of them quarreled for a while, and a lot of money was found.

However, Sapphire's complexion was ashen.

Chen Xing and others from Xuanjiawei stood aside, watching with cold eyes.

Cao Zhen also sensed that something was wrong with the atmosphere, but it was just that he was asked to be cruel to these brothers. Due to his many years of friendship, he was a little unwilling and didn't want to.

"Is this still my Ming Dynasty soldier!"

A cold and harsh voice came from Sapphire.

All the atmosphere of laughter was suddenly broken.

Sapphire's prestige in the army, especially in the hearts of Huaixi noble generals, is even greater.

These soldiers who followed Cao Zhen used to be Sapphire's soldiers.

When the general spoke, the situation changed.

"Hundred Households Chen Xing!" Lan Yu shouted.

"The subordinate is here." Chen Xing saluted with fists in his hands.

"Thirty sticks, execute immediately!"

"The subordinate is under the command of the general."

Chen Xing didn't have any scruples, he went directly to the side of the military judge and took the killing stick, and immediately a fellow Xuanjia guard brought a stool.

Chen Xing looked at Zhang Jian coldly.

Zhang Jian knew that he probably couldn't escape, so he turned his gaze to Cao Zhen, who turned his head to avoid it.

As soon as he gritted his teeth, Zhang Jian lay down on the bed, still saying: "Come on, grandpa is not afraid of these things."

Chen Xing snorted coldly, and after Zhang Jian lay down, he hit him hard with a stick.

Zhang Jian couldn't help but groan in pain.

This stick is not good.

The usual punishments are more or less sympathetic, but Chen Xing fought with him just now, how could he hold back.

Bang!Bang!Bang!Bang!Bang!
In less than ten sticks, the corner of Zhang Jian's mouth had already begun to ooze blood.

And next, there are still twenty army sticks, if you continue to fight like this, you will be disabled even if you don't die.

The atmosphere in the army became extremely depressing.

Especially those old subordinates who followed Cao Zhen through life and death, their eyes were red.

However, the great general Lan Yu is here, who dares to be presumptuous.

The Ten Army Sticks went down again, and Zhang Jian couldn't hold it anymore, but with the Ten Army Sticks, it was obvious that Chen Xing had begun to hold back his hands.

Many people looked at it and felt a little grateful in their hearts.

The hundreds of households from Xuanjiawei have always been at odds with these veterans.

The veterans can't see these new recruits who have only been around for a few years. With the relationship of His Royal Highness, they just got to a high position and are on an equal footing with themselves.

And these soldiers who were born in Xuanjiawei also have a lot of disdain for these veterans.

Look down on too many places.

What else can I have besides being older?
Unfamiliar with various methods of warfare, those who demand discipline and have no discipline, and many of them take the lead in breaking the rules. Several of them are illiterate, illiterate, and have never heard of the things in military books.

At present, this kind of situation is common in many guards, and the Xuanjia Guard with the background of the grandson, who is familiar with the art of war and can teach tactics of war, can easily attract a group of followers.

In fact, Chen Xing didn't care too much about it at ordinary times. The main thing is that the money this time, in Chen Xing's opinion, should belong to His Royal Highness.

Chen Xing couldn't bear to use His Royal Highness's money.

As the last ten army sticks fell, Zhang Jian was still hanging on his breath.

Cao Zhen looked at Lan Yu with a hint of pleading in his eyes.

Lan Yu nodded slightly, and Cao Zhen immediately yelled, "Quickly, please come here, doctor in the army."

A group of people carried Zhang Jian to the doctor in the army.

At this time, the atmosphere in the entire military village was completely different and became extremely serious.

Sapphire stepped onto the platform.

After looking at the crowd, he said: "His Royal Highness, you are sympathetic to us warriors. Your military salary has been raised again and again. The emergence of the retirement system has also made everyone have no worries."

"Even if you are disabled on the battlefield, His Royal Highness Taisun will support you with money."

"Since that's the case, why do you still want to covet His Highness Grandson Mo's money? I still feel that I'm used to it and it doesn't matter now."

As soon as these words came out, most of the soldiers lowered their heads in shame.

Once upon a time, when His Highness the Grandson increased the military pay for the lieutenant officers and soldiers, and there was a retirement system to guarantee their future life, the entire military village was filled with singing and dancing to congratulate His Highness the Grandson.

Now that I think about it, what is the difference between my actions today and the villain with white eyes.

In the military camp, there is never a shortage of hot-blooded men, and it is the most loyal place.

Dang Sapphire's words are finished here.

Suddenly, the sound of money falling to the ground rang out from the crowd.

It was a valuable item secretly taken by a certain soldier.

With No.1 taking the lead, many people will naturally follow.

After a while, a large amount of money appeared on the ground of the barracks.

Seeing this scene, even Cao Zhen was extremely moved. Gritting his teeth, he took out a wad of precious money from his pocket and placed it on the desk in front of him.

Seeing this, Lan Yu didn't say anything more, but just asked the army's money and grain officer to come over and make the books and put them into the warehouse.

And what happened in Cao Zhen's barracks was quickly spread to the palace.
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ps: [-] characters, does it count as [-] when rounded up?

Just kidding, if you don’t finish writing tomorrow, you won’t dare to ask for a monthly pass. I don’t have the face to ask for it. I hope I can improve my face tomorrow.

(End of this chapter)