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Chapter 142 Cavalry expansion, foundation and home

With Zhou Bai's return and the end of the ancestor worship, it meant that the entire family and the affairs of the inner palace were once again brought under his control.

The stewards and deacons of the Qunshi Office, as well as the head of the Inner Palace, the envoys and heads of bureaus, wished to block Zhou Bai in the study so that they could report all the affairs earlier.

However, Zhou Bai ordered that within three days, no one was allowed to seek him out, and he had to familiarize himself with the situation first.

The key is that there is really no time, and corresponding celebrations will be held within the clan, which is the dignity of a top-notch county tycoon family.

Dragon and lion dances, theater troupes are invited to set up a stage to sing operas... the three-day running water banquet, everyone has a share, and it's a good thing that Zhou Bo doesn't need to take care of it.

He can invite all the big and small families in the county to participate in the Jinshi Banquet, and he has to show his face no matter what. Not to mention other families, the patriarchs of the Cangshan League must be personally present.

The other is the plan of the cavalry. He has to read the army, major workshops, manors, account books, etc. first, so that he can get a rough idea of ​​the situation.

In the following afternoon, Zhou Bai didn't rest, he first observed the competition between the Yinjiao army team and Gao Hu and others, and then inspected several concentrated military camps.

Said to be a military camp, that is to say, Zhuang Ding is concentrated in several Zhuangzi near the ancestral land, where complete school facilities are arranged, and the food produced by the Zhuangzi is used to reduce losses.

You can ignore everything, but the army is something that needs to be grasped immediately.

These "Old Zhuang Ding" are all non-commissioned officers in Zhou Bai's plan. With the backup militia system, they can complete expansion and violence in a short period of time.

There was no time to look at the foundations on Cangshan Mountain and the garrison of the mountain battalion. Zhou Bai just flew into the air and took a rough look at the ancestral land as the core.

Looking around, there are stretches of connected fields all around, and there are layers of golden and green everywhere you look.

With the special care of Ningjiang Dragon King, Bei'an County was the least affected, and Pingcang County was the least serious. Although it was also affected, the production reduction did not exceed [-]%.

Among the golden fields are wheat that is about to mature, and among the green fields are rice ears growing in strings. The hardworking farmers are carefully tending the fields. These are the roots of the Zhou people.

Then there is a place farther away, where there are [-] mu of new fields at the foot of Cangshan Mountain, all using chemical fertilizers, and the output will increase by more than [-]% compared to previous years.

Finally, there is Cangshan Mountain, where all kinds of workshops are running day and night, and the [-] mu of mountain fields are full of sweet potatoes, corn, and yams.

These are the foundations of Zhou Bai's rise!
And the performance of Qi luck really proves this point, the root white Qi represented on Cangshan Mountain is generated all the time, a small part of it transforms Zhou Bai's vigorous foreign luck, and nourishes his life.

In addition, most of them are accumulated into clouds, gathered in the sky above the ancestral land of the Zhou clan, where the rough system of the inner government is also located.

In the blink of an eye, it was night, and the 11 members of the Yinjiao Army team sat in the welcoming hall.

Originally, according to Zhou Bai's idea, he wanted them to be guests in his small courtyard, so that they could show their closeness.

But considering Forber's rest and the size of the yard, the reception was changed to the spacious reception hall.

A martial artist in the northern border, how could he not love good wine.

Special high-strength baijiu is a kind of spirit that they have never seen before, and they are so greedy that they salivate.

In fact, Zhou Bai had already arrived, but he still stood in the side hall for a while, comparing the information in his hand, observing the performance of these knights.

Facing the temptation of Baijiu, some were quite impatient, and some salivated, but a few of them remained calm and had doubts in their hearts, obviously they were not pure reckless men.

But it was just like this that gave Zhou Bai a little more confidence. If he was really a single-minded reckless man, it would be difficult to talk to him.

"Everyone has been waiting for a long time. I just came back with a lot of things, and I have neglected it. Please forgive me."

Seeing Zhou Bai come in, everyone stood up together, showing respect.

Not to mention anything else, just the identity of the Hanlin editor is already a noble person in their eyes.

The leading cavalry commander, Hu Jiang, knew some etiquette, and immediately bowed his hands and said: "Where, it is a great blessing for the editor to sit at the same table as me."

"It is also Zhou's blessing to be able to sit with all the strong men, please take a seat."

"Everyone has nothing else to do today, just drink, drink to your heart's content, the wine brewed at home is enough."

Zhou Bai had a lot of experience in leading troops in his past and present lives, so he knew how to blend in with them.

"Thank you for your hard work in escorting me all the way, I will do it first as a respect!"

After drinking a glass of wine, the knights gave another toast, and the atmosphere suddenly became lively.

Zhou Bai didn't bring anyone to accompany the wine, so it can be said that one against eleven, after two rounds, the Silver Dragon Army team was shocked.

"Edit and drink!"

"The article is well done, and he dared to ride a horse to kill the enemy. Now he can drink more wine than us. He is an indomitable hero!"

"My old Liu has never admired a few people in this life, you are one, hiccup..."

Soon, the eleven Yinjiao soldiers who had tasted baijiu for the first time began to talk slowly, and they were full of admiration for Zhou Bai.

How did these people know that Zhou Bai was a monk at the peak of the second realm, and it was too easy to force the alcohol out of his body.

Once he drank too much, he dared to say anything, and Zhou Bai was still there to induce, and a group of people used the strength of alcohol to pour bitter water.

"Will the Jiaoma cavalry stationed in the place be treated much worse than those in Shenjing City?"

"In the past, even if a limb was broken, the imperial court could still arrange some positions, and the corresponding subsidies could be paid in full. But now there are no positions, and even the salary is decreasing year by year, let alone other things."

"There is a shortage of various local taxes, and the imperial court has not opened up for a long time. I think, alas!"

In fact, these soldiers are also worthy of being the first-class elite in the world, and they have some knowledge in their conversation, not just complaining.

Zhou Bai shook his head, with a look of pity for them, and said with emotion: "I really didn't expect that the majestic Jiaoqi would be so difficult. Your pension for injuries, disabilities, and even death in battle is not as good as that of my Zhuang Ding?"

"Gao Hu under your command was just a mountain man a year ago, even if he surpassed us in bravery, no one would know."

"Only following you can I receive such treatment and cultivate such a sharp spirit." Cavalry general Hu Jiang also dared to confide his heart at this time, he lost to Gao Hu in the daytime fight.

A rough and strong man who had been holding back for a long time also yelled: "I think it's better to leave this cavalry army and follow the editor..."

As soon as these words came out, the scene suddenly quieted down, and he stopped drinking the wine in his hand, as if he sobered up instantly.

All the people at the wine table had strange looks in their eyes, some were excited, some suddenly realized, and some were angry.

Only Zhou Bai's heart moved, waiting for you.

"You bastard who is obsessed with wine, An Neng said such a thing when the governor undressed us!"

"Editor, brothers are too drunk, why don't you come here today?" Hu Jiang first reprimanded the person who spoke just now, and then asked Zhou Bai for instructions.

Zhou Bai picked up the wine glass to play with, and remained silent for a long time. After the group of people completely sobered up, he called to the back hall: "Come here."

Immediately, the two attendants who had been prepared for a long time came up with two plates of silver.

"In this case, please brothers, get your hard-earned money and go back and rest first."

The white silver is placed within easy reach, and it seems to be 50 taels per person. They can even hear each other's breathing that is obviously aggravated.

"This... I'm afraid it's not appropriate." Hu Jiang moved his eyes away from Yin Zi with difficulty, but still declined.

It can be seen that Hu Jiang has a high reputation among them, and although the other ten people were eager, they did not make a sound to stop him.

Zhou Bai shook his head and waved his hands with a smile, "Don't worry, Captain Hu is upright, and I won't rebel, how could it be possible for the soldiers of the imperial court to take refuge in me."

"The 50 taels are the hard work of your long-distance escort. I can't bear the hardship of the soldiers who serve the country."

"Take it quickly, your team and I still have something to talk about."

Why do you say that Lei Haomiao, the governor, is already quite good against the Silver Flood Army, just because they are one level higher than the ordinary army.

The corps leader is equivalent to the chief, and the chief is equivalent to the captain.

However, this treatment is only limited to the first rank of officers, and the general soldiers of the dragon cavalry army are more able to call out on time than the ordinary state army.

Speaking of which, Zhou Bai's Zhuang Ding army system is roughly the same as the regular army system of the imperial court, with five men in one army, two in one team, and five in one team.

Although it is called the captain and leader to the outside world, if it weren't for the invasion of the Jin soldiers, it would be a very taboo thing to get the status of a township patrol.

In the end, under the earnest eyes of the brothers, Hu Jiang let them go with a sigh and let them take the money and leave.

After a while, the hall became quiet again, only Zhou Bai and Hu Jiang were left.

Zhou Bai didn't speak first, but Hu Jiang suddenly knelt down with a plop, and pleaded earnestly with his eyes: "Editor Zhou is a heavenly man with a bright future, please don't make it difficult for me, as long as I don't betray the governor, Hu is willing to follow suit." A dog's work."

What is a smart person, Hu Jiang is, this is not a proper pre-emptive strike.

"I just said that you think too much. The court and the governor have treated me well. How can I do things that violate the court system."

"To be honest, I am a horse lover. I hope Captain Hu is trying to find a way to get me some horses. The money is negotiable, and the reward will definitely not be small." Zhou Bai quickly helped Hu Jiang up, and said with a smile .

Hearing this, Hu Jiang suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. Although the smuggling of Jiaoma is expressly prohibited, it can always be done.

In recent years, among the Jiaoma Cavalry Army, there are quite a few nobles doing this kind of business.

He resolutely agreed: "My lord, if you don't mind if it's a weeded-out flood horse or a young horse that hasn't grown up yet, then Hu, who is not talented, should be able to get you some horses."

"I want the eliminated dragon horses, and I also want eliminated soldiers. There must be veterans in your dragon horse cavalry army who have returned to the fields, and they can be sent to me." Zhou Bai took a deep look at Hu Jiang, nodded and said.

After hearing these words, Hu Jiang was stunned, you still have a crush on them.

"Last year, the Jin people invaded the south, you know, did the state send out a troop to rescue us in Pingcang? Although it was difficult to fight back in the end, how many children were sacrificed, and the court can recognize their achievements?"

"Not to mention the truth, those who have broken arms or legs can come to me to teach cavalry; those who are eliminated due to minor injuries or age can directly become my Captain Zhuang Ding.

Those with martial arts riding skills can come, and I will also take in those with experience, and enjoy the same treatment as other Zhuang Ding. "Zhou Bai didn't bother, instead he explained in detail to dispel Hu Jiang's doubts.

"My lord, I, I..."

Hu Jiang's face was tangled for a while and he couldn't speak. This week's editor didn't directly poach the corner of the Silver Dragon Army, but recruiting veterans doesn't look like a serious act of heaven and man.

Seeing this, Zhou Bai added fuel to his anger: "I heard that the ancestor of the Hu family used to be the prefect of the county, and then gradually weakened to a villager, without any backing. Your ninth-rank team is probably the limit in the Yinjiao army."

"Your parents are over seventy years old, I don't know if they have thought about the funeral. If they don't become ancestors, they will enter the underworld and suffer from the torment of loneliness..."

The parents of the family suddenly became the last straw that crushed Hu Jiang. Zhou Bai did not lie. Among the secrets left by the Hu family, there were sayings about the ancestral spirit and blessings.

At least I have to be promoted to the eighth rank or even the seventh rank, so as to restore the county's heroic status, and the spiritual domain can carry two more ancestor spirits.

"This matter is not a betrayal, I promise my lord." Hu Jiang stopped torturing himself, and finally nodded.

"A dragon horse will give you 50 taels of basic share, ten veterans are equal to one dragon horse, and the rest of the resources that need to be managed will be paid by me. If the road is clear, your promotion will be a matter of course."

When Hu Jiang left with a facilitation fee of 2000 taels, Zhou Bai understood that with the backbone of the cavalry expansion, a cavalry general like Huang Hu would not worry about not having a matching horse.

There are many plains in the north, and cavalry is an indispensable arm. In terms of strategy, it is even higher than infantry.

However, due to various factors, for the time being, only infantry can be used to complete the early expansion.

Originally, before contacting the Dingzhou Yinjiao Army and before Xuanyiwei sent Hu Jiang and others information, Zhou Bai planned to put aside the cavalry construction and keep the scale of a hundred cavalry.

But since there is a breakthrough, he will naturally not let it go. He took a preliminary look at the finances of the inner government, and the accumulation in the past half a year is enough for him to take a few more steps.

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After dealing with this side, Zhou Bai has to rush back to the small courtyard.

It can be seen from a distance on the road that Uncle Fu's wing room in the courtyard is lit by candlelight, and the newly replaced window paper reflects the situation inside the house.

An old man's figure is sitting in front of the window, and behind him is the beautiful figure of a woman, with his hands on the old man's shoulders, as if he is pressing his shoulders.

"Patriarch, patriarch."

Gently nodding towards the two servants guarding the courtyard gate, Zhou Bai went straight to Fu Bo's room, opened the door and entered, and it was indeed Yu Yueyun who was massaging Fu Bo's shoulders inside.

Seeing this scene, Zhou Bai's gaze became softer.

"Brother Bo is done with socializing. Look, Miss Yun insists on giving me a massage. It's been more than half a year, and you told her to come." Uncle Fu's hair has completely turned white, but his spirit has improved a lot. Speak with a lot of air.

Zhou Bai didn't expose Yu Yueyun's good intentions, took over the position, and continued to press for Uncle Fu: "Look, isn't this very effective, promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis and nourishing meridians can make you live a long life."

Straits of gentle Hunyuan mana quickly traveled through the meridians of Fu Bo's whole body, and there was no disease. It can only be said that Yu Yueyun really took good care of him.

"What am I doing living so long, I just want to be satisfied with the birth of the little master." Uncle Fu suddenly held Zhou Bai's hand, turned to look at the two of them and said.

"Hahaha, I would rather, but I don't know someone..."

"Zhou Bai, you bully people as soon as you come back, and Uncle Fu, you...huh."

"Hahaha."

The posture of Yu Yueyun's youngest daughter immediately amused Uncle Fu and Zhou Bai, and for a while, the hut felt a bit like home.

Half an hour later, the candlelight in the house was extinguished, and Zhou Bai and Yu Yueyun walked out of the courtyard one after the other.

Under the moonlight, the two cuddled together.

"You've worked so hard this time."

"I like the letters you wrote me."

"Poetry inside?"

"If the two loves last for a long time, how can they be in the morning and evening?"

"anything else?"

"I don't see you for a day, thinking like crazy..."

　I have seen all the reminders... I will start saving manuscripts next week, and there will be updates next week... I can't do it without asking for votes.

　　
　
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