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"Chuanwen, Chuanjie, do you want to see me if you have something to do?"

Mr. Xia has generally been quite leisurely during this time.

After Xia Yuanzhang arrived in Yuanbao Town, the older Mr. Xia could finally put aside Chun Hesheng's business and retire.

Drink tea, watch theater and take care of the children every day, play with the grandchildren and enjoy family happiness, and live a happy life.

Xia Yuanzhang lost his property in Lushun City, which was very painful for Xia Yuanzhang himself, but it was not a bad thing for Mr. Xia.

Otherwise, Xia Yuanzhang and his father-in-law's family lived in Lushun City and would never have thought of coming to Yuanbao Town to inherit his family business.

"There are indeed some things that I would like to discuss with your old man. It has been several years since my father first settled outside the customs and our family came to Yuanbao Town to find relatives.

The villagers did not dislike it and took our family in. Our family has not done anything for the blind daters. The kid doesn't have any skills, he only has some decent boxing and marksmanship skills, so he just wants to contribute to our fellow villagers. "

Zhu Chuanwen didn't be too roundabout with Mr. Xia, and expressed his thoughts directly.

Just to look good, the wording is a little tactful.

"Chuangwen, given the relationship between our two families, it is necessary for us to help each other. If you need me to do anything, just tell me."

Although what Zhu Chuanwu said was very straightforward, Mr. Xia still didn't expect that Zhu Chuanwen was so big-hearted.

The first reaction was that Zhu Chuanwen wanted to rely on his family's kung fu.

Open a martial arts gym in the town.

"Old man, I want to set up a militia group in our Fangniugou and our Yuanbao Town. Firstly, I have something to do, and secondly, I want to protect the environment and the people and give back to our fellow villagers.

To facilitate this, the most important thing is to get the support of all the country gentlemen and landlords.

As long as we are within the confines of Fangniugou, our family gets along well with the folks. But in Yuanbao Town, our family is really not familiar with the relationship, so I need the old man’s help to run around. "

As for Fangniugou, because Lao Zhu's family bought a lot of rotten land and increased the income of the villagers, they have a good relationship with the villagers.

But the relationship between Yuanbao Town and Lao Zhu's family has not developed to this point yet.

"Passing a message, this is not a simple matter. To establish a militia, at least hundreds of people and dozens of guns are needed. Whether it is people or guns, this is not a small amount."

After hearing this, Mr. Xia took a breath and said.

According to this era, a soldier's monthly salary is about one silver dollar, which means that a year's worth of silver is more than a thousand silver dollars.

Guns were not cheap in this era. Modern rifles were sold in the Qing Dynasty and foreign arsenals. Purchased in batches, they cost more than ten silver dollars. If you want to buy them individually, they will only be more expensive.

In terms of logistics, a certain number of horses are required. Daily food, clothing and housing are needed, and horse chews for people cost a lot of money.

According to Mr. Xia's idea, the vigilante group needs at least three thousand silver dollars to get started.

And it's not a one-time investment, it requires so much investment every year.

If it didn't cost so much money, then anyone could be armed.

This is still the cost of not causing trouble, if there is any need to dispatch.

The cost will go up several times.

Chun Hesheng was already considered a relatively large business in the town, so it was very reluctant to pay this amount.

"Grandpa, the Zhu family has some assets, so they can solve the gun problem themselves. We don't need to find so many people for the time being. After the militia is established, it won't be a big problem for them to solve their daily problems. We don't want them to pay, but mainly let them agree to set up a militia."

For a joint-venture armed force like the militia, Zhu Chuanwen did not want others to contribute too much money.

At this time, people are very realistic, and they will work hard for whoever feeds them.

In the initial stage of the militia, whoever accounts for the majority of the investment will of course have the right to speak.

In fact, when the situation is so chaotic, militia groups no longer need to arm themselves to protect themselves as they did in previous eras.

In this land outside the customs, whoever has a big fist has a small prerequisite for collecting taxes.

To set up a vigilante group, only the initial investment is required.

After occupying the land and being able to collect taxes.

Vigilante groups can also achieve a positive cycle.

The more money you charge, the more guns you have, the more guns you have, the more territory you have, and the more territory you have, the more money you can collect.

If Lao Zhu's family were not outsiders and were local cowards with the surname Zhu like Zhujiayu's hometown in Shandong.

There is no need to discuss with anyone to become a militia group. With someone's consent, you can directly start a team with your own clan brothers.

"If funds are not a problem, this matter is not difficult to handle. Since Chuanwen you have the heart to fight, I will naturally not be stingy with a little help."

Mr. Xia touched his beard, thought about it, and readily agreed to the matter.

As a shrewd businessman, Mr. Xia certainly knows how easy it is to do business after being armed.

Mr. Xia contacted some merchants in the town who were close to the Xia family.

After these people symbolically provided a few people, or some money and food, to express their support for the matter, the matter was settled.

The people at the bottom have little say. Once the big households are taken care of, it can be regarded as gaining the consent of most people.

Because it had just been abandoned by the Qing Dynasty and was in a state of chaos and anarchy.

Most people do not reject the vigilante groups.

The reason why Mr. Xia does business and is good to people is that he really doesn't have any business rivals.

He is much wiser than his son Xia Yuanzhang in life and business.

I found Mr. Xia to take the lead in this matter in the town. I really found the right person.

Fangniugou is simpler, just communicate with a few big landowners in the village and have a drink.

It is difficult for landowners to pay for the harvesting of meat, but they can simply enjoy protection without paying. It cannot be said that they are happy and happy, but they are still supporting with both hands.

Although these people have various connections with the nearby bandits.

But the relationship with the bandits is just a matter of interest, and of course they are not as trustworthy as the folks who have families and jobs in the same village.

"Brother, I heard that you want to form a vigilante group?"

After the matter was determined, the first person who came to Zhu Chuanwen was Zhu Chuanwu.

Although the militia group will be formally established, at least it will be after the beginning of spring, but some preparatory work has already been started. For example, when it comes to asking someone to buy a gun, it is necessary to open up relationships in advance.

Even if he ruined the preparations of the vigilante group in order not to attract the beard's idea, he didn't make too much of a fuss.

But why can't this matter be hidden from Chuanwu who lives under the same roof.

"We want to set up a militia group." Zhu Chuanwen nodded and responded.

Seeing Chuanwu coming over with excitement, Zhu Chuanwen knew what was going on without asking.

This kind of armed group is really suitable for those who want to act recklessly and spread their martial arts fiercely and bravely.

"Brother, I will be the first to sign up." Chuanwu raised his hands and said.

"You signed up, what did you sign up for? The militia is treating us to a meal, this is not a joke. If there are bandits coming to harass us, we will fight them to the death. Why are you, a child, interfering?"

Zhu Chuanwen looked impatient and waved his hands to drive Chuanwu Dao away.

When there is such a person in the family, there are indeed many things going on and it can cause quite a lot of trouble.

For Zhu Chuanwen, Chuanwu is an unstable factor. I definitely don’t want people like Chuan Wu to exist in my militia.

Especially at this stage, Chuanwu's thoughts are still absolutely immature.

"I'm not a child anymore, and it's not like I haven't fought against bandits."

Chuanwu was just a show off. In my hometown in Shandong, bandit wrestling was very common.

This is not much different from playing and wrestling with the children in the village.

"Can those little thieves in our hometown compare with these bandits outside the customs? Although they are all called bandits, they are actually not the same species, do you understand?"

There are more than a dozen bandits in Shandong and a few horses, which makes them a quite large gang.

It really cannot be generalized to these bandits outside the customs, who are numerous, well-equipped, and have clear division of labor.

"I'm not the same person anymore. I couldn't beat them because I didn't have enough to eat before. Now you want me to try against them?"

Chuanwu said stubbornly, gesticulating as he spoke, wanting to practice with Zhu Chuanwen first.

"Don't even think about fucking them. The grass on their graves is at least three feet high. If you want to prove it, just come over and fuck me. If you want to fuck me, then I will have the final say between us brothers."

On a snowy day, idleness is idleness. Since the child wanted to be beaten, Zhu Chuanwen also happened to have itchy hands.

Normally, he would do tricks with Chuanwu and amuse the children. Zhu Chuanwen always let Chuanwu play, so that the two of them could go back and forth.

For a period of time, there was no real practice, and Chuanwu couldn't tell the difference between the big and small kings in the family.

"You are just older than me. If I eat rice for another two years, you will definitely not be my match."

Even if he really can't beat him, a stubborn guy like Chuanwu will not be convinced, and he will say "come again next time" no matter what.

"Then wait until you have eaten rice for another two years."

Although Chuanwu had a bit of bravery, it was of little use to Zhu Chuanwen.

War has evolved into the age of guns, and a reckless man with only a passion for fighting is no longer as effective as in the previous era.

Think about it again, this reckless man is his second brother, there is no way he can charge ahead.

It can be said that cultivating Chuanwu is even less effective.

For Zhu Chuanwen, Chuanwu may only have side effects.

"Brother, please, I really want to join the vigilante group."

Seeing that force was not enough, Chuanwu was clever this time and pleaded pitifully with Zhu Chuanwen.

It is not an easy thing to ask Chuanwu to ask for help from others. Zhu Chuanwen has only seen this person a few times since he was a child. It can be seen that this person is really serious this time.

"You can't discuss this matter with me. If you want to join the vigilante group, you can discuss it with our parents. If they are willing, I will let you in."

When the going gets tough, Zhu Chuanwen has no problem dealing with Chuanwu.

Zhu Chuanwen suppressed Chuanwu with force, and what he was least afraid of was Chuanwu trying to get tough with him.

But for a tough guy to act pitiful, Zhu Chuanwen really couldn't bear to see a grown man like this, so he sent Chuanwu to find Zhu Kaishan.

No one in the family understands Chuanwu's impulsive character, so naturally no one agrees with Chuanwu joining the militia.

But both Zhu Kaishan and Zhu Wei were quite pampered towards Chuan Wu.

Refusing to pass on martial arts cannot be done so directly and bluntly.

Because Chuanwu was young, he put the matter on hold for the time being.

Winter passes and spring comes, and spring warms and flowers bloom.

After waiting for the main room of Lao Zhu's mansion to be raised to the rafters, preparations for Zhu Chuanwen's militia group were also completed.

Zhu Chuanwen did not accept so many people in the early stage. Ordinary people, Zhu Chuanwen did not want these people to live a life of licking blood from the edge of a knife.

A total of 60 people were collected and divided into six teams. Zhu Chuanwen considered himself the leader.

The number of people is not the key point, the key point is the equipment.

Pure numbers no longer have such an obvious advantage in modern warfare.

Sixty people were equipped with thirty Mosin-Nagant M1891s and thirty old-fashioned muzzle-loading guns.

In the past few years, most beards have had equipment advantages.

If you don't have the conditions to raise too many people, of course you still have to take the route of elite soldiers.

"Brother Chuanwen, are you going to live in the town from now on?" Xian'er said to Zhu Chuanwen with a look of reluctance.

"There is no other way now. If I want to train new recruits, it is better to live in the town. After these people are initially trained, I won't have to live in the regiment all the time."

Zhu Chuanwen comforted Xian'er and said.

Although the preparations for the militia group went smoothly, when it was carried out, it could develop completely according to the plan. When doing things, the plan still couldn't keep up with the changes.

Zhu Chuanwen originally planned to station the militia in Fangniugou.

Last year, when he and Zhu Kaishan went out to order wood, Zhu Chuanwen ordered a lot more wood.

It is planned to build a dozen large houses as the residence of the vigilante group.

However, the camp in Fangniugou has not yet been built, and temporary thatched houses are still being used.

More than a dozen businesses in the town renovated an abandoned mansion in the town and invited Zhu Chuanwen's militia to station in the town.

Thinking about the villages radiated by Yuanbao Town, the sum total of these villages is not as wealthy as Yuanbao Town.

If you go to the town, you can charge more "protection fees", and Zhu Chuanwen agrees to station the troops in the town for training.

In terms of development potential alone, Yuanbao Town is of course connected in all directions and can radiate to more areas.

After the people are trained, just bring back a team of people and guard the cattle ditch.

Of course, Fangniugou got this treatment because of the presence of Lao Zhu’s family.

If other villages want the protection of the militia, no matter how much money they have to pay.

It is also impossible to enjoy the benefits of stationed troops.

"Niu Dejin, you said you don't have any money now. Why don't you live a peaceful life at home? Why do you insist on signing up to join the vigilante group?"

Apart from a few people from Fangniugou who were Zhu Chuanwen's "fellows", these people in the militia had many other acquaintances.

Niu Dejin, who followed the Zhu family back from Fangniugou, also joined the Zhu family's militia.

Because Lao Zhu and his son saved Niu Dejin several times.

After returning, Niu Dejin also went to Zhu's house to thank him many times.

It can be regarded as another family in Yuanbao Town who has good relations with Lao Zhu's family.

Although this person had no ability, he was at least close enough to the Zhu family, so he was recruited by Zhu Chuanwen.

Although the militia group is small, it must be formal and equipped with some support personnel.

"Although the family has been enjoying a good life for several years, it is impossible to just sit back and rest in vain. I am not very capable, neither in farming nor in business. I only know that you and your son are capable, so I can only identify you and your son. I'm done with you." (End of chapter)