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Chapter 146 5.28 Military Camp Preparations Zhen Family Xue Family
Chapter 5

5.28 Military camp preparation, Zhen family and Xue family

Due to the poor transportation and communication level in the feudal era, the thousands of kilometers from the capital to Jinling caused a huge problem of information lag. From the time Wei Xu won Huiyuan to the time when he heard Niu Jizong's performance in the imperial court, more than half a year had passed. moon.

This is still just hearing the news, rather than actually going through the procedure, because theoretically, he must have the official appointment document from the imperial court before he can really take office, and that will really be the end of the year.

In ancient times, officials generally had a time limit for taking office, and this time limit was frighteningly long. Fortunately, in the Mainland, it ranged from one month to several months, and some remote areas even gave a time limit of more than half a year.

According to the usual practice, Wei Xu has just taken up a fifth-rank military post, and there is no need to enter the capital to thank him. As long as the appointment document from the capital arrives, he can take up the post, but he is absolutely sure that the officials will delay the time, or even It is not uncommon to delay until next year.

In this case, we had to do special things. Anyway, the Jiangdongmen Thousand Households House had long been abandoned, and there were a total of 31 old, weak, sick and disabled people in it, all living by farming the hundreds of acres of land around the military camp.

The original appointment was for a young nobleman who was about the same status as the Wei family, but now the arrangements have been made, and the situation of the Qianhu Office does not involve the issue of handover, so let's just cut it off and play it later, and then we will do the work after taking office, and the paperwork will wait slowly.

In mid-September of the 11th year of Yongzheng, in front of the gate of the Jiangdongmen Thousand Households, looking at the half-collapsed barracks, the barracks walls that have basically become decorations, the school field with grass taller than adults, and the crooked remnants of the barracks Bing, Wei Xu was speechless for a while.

"Chief Banner Officer of Jiangdongmen Thousand Households Office." A relatively young-looking veteran saluted Wei Xu with the old, weak, sick and disabled behind him. Seeing his trembling figure, Wei Xu really didn't have the guts to let him He goes on.

"Okay, get up, you don't have to worry about the affairs here anymore, you are allowed to keep planting the fields outside, and take them back after death. If someone in the family joins the army, it will be yours.

Besides, you have guarded this barracks for many years, so you must have a better understanding of the surrounding situation, right?Pass on the word, I need manpower to repair the barracks, and I will repair what can be repaired on the original basis, and demolish and rebuild what cannot be repaired.

I will leave this matter to you. I will arrange an accountant and a cashier to manage the corresponding funds. I must see a qualified thousand-household camp at the end of October. Is there a problem? "This can be regarded as dismissal and resettlement.

"Thank you Lord Qianhu for your kindness!" A group of old, weak, sick and disabled almost jumped up happily. This clearly shows that Wei Xu gave them benefits, and all fools know that this kind of construction is rich in lucrative water.

"Okay, I won't say anything about the rules that should be followed, but if the quality of the barracks is not good, you must have heard of the Excalibur Gang, right? I will let them discuss it with you." Tianzao gave it, Wei Xu Naturally, we have to make up for it.

"The villain doesn't dare, the villain will arrange to find someone, and then I will leave!" The only E Zongqi turned pale, and hurriedly saluted and left.

"Master, what are you going to do about the soldiers? The thousand households set a rule of 1120 people. If you are not careful when recruiting soldiers, the secrecy work of the military camp may become a sieve." At this time, Saeko Busujima, who was dressed in men's clothes, said with a smile.

"In fact, I have prepared for this a long time ago. When I asked Cao Yunqi to establish the 'Excalibur Gang' in Jinling, I recruited them as soldiers. Now I have enough manpower, and I will wait for the camp to be completed.

It is easier for officers to handle it. The second batch of 21 disciples, the best ones were selected to serve in two town governors, ten hundred households, and [-] general banners, and the small banners were selected from among the best soldiers.

Originally, there were still two deputy thousand household positions, but just to win this thousand household position, I gave up and let other people take second positions. They will only receive an extra salary in the future and will not appear in the camp.

People in this day and age are not so troublesome. As the saying goes, "Put up the recruiting flag and have your own people to eat." If the gang members of the "Excalibur Gang" knew that they could get the imperial salary, they would probably faint with joy. " Wei Xu said with a smile.

"So, in the first half of the year, you specially strengthened the personnel we arranged in the Xuejia Jiujiang and Wuxi branches, just to ensure the supply of military rations?" Saeko Busushima asked with a smile while following Wei Xu to inspect the camp.

"In addition, our arsenal in the northeast mountainous area of ​​Jinling City has already prepared enough weapons and armor. Now the only thing that restricts us from becoming an army is this abandoned camp that cannot be used at all." Wei Xu said angrily.

"So, what are you going to do with the two people who came here with the letter of introduction from the prince a few days ago? They kept their posture low enough, and they completely followed your arrangement." Saeko Busujima asked with a smile.

"No matter how low the profile is, I'm not interested in arranging other people's manpower on my own territory, not to mention that the prince's problem is really difficult." Wei Xu said angrily, "I didn't expect his news to be enough. Fast.

I have already told Niu Jixun about this matter. He is now the commander of the Jinling Guards. Although the entire army in the Jiangnan region is full of rookies, it is still very easy to even out the positions of two hundred households.At that time, we will arrange for those two people to go there. As for how it will develop, that is beyond our control. Tell the prince about the situation, and he will surely handle it quickly. "

"Then there's no problem. The biggest problem now is the Zhen family. Some time ago, Director Cao fought several battles with them. Although they won big every time, there will always be casualties.

Fortunately, the Zhen family is used to being rampant, and they have always fought us directly with real knives and guns. It's a pity that their strength really can't match their reputation.

Now they have been killed in a hurry, and more than half of the salt business in the entire Jinling area has been in our hands. It must be that the Zhen family was forced to take action in the dirty trick a few days ago. " Saeko Busushima said softly.

"It's not just the Zhen family. Although it's not uncommon for them to raise a dead man in the outer courtyard at home, and it's not surprising that they can use the royal poison to produce it, but if they completely avoid the outer court's investigation, this is not something a dead man can do." something happened.

If there are no accidents, there should still be people in the outer courtyard, and there is a high probability that they are people from the imperial court. I don't know which faction they are, so check it out, find it out, and give them some color. " Wei Xu said with a sneer.

"The second young master of the Zhen family is a well-known entertainer, how about arranging a little show for him?" Saeko Du Dao immediately thought of Zhen Xuan, the representative of the Zhen family.

"Just arrange it, just scare and scare, don't go too far." Wei Xu also remembered the "little show" arranged by the second son when he first arrived in Jinling, "After all, they are all people on the scene, it's too much. nice."

"Master, just rest assured." Saeko Busushima smiled sweetly.

At the same time, Xue's inner house.

"Girl Bao, this is the list of supplies sent from the Wei Mansion, along with the silver purchased this time." Mrs. Xue took a stack of paper and handed it to Xue Baochai who was bowing her head and counting.

"Unfortunately, Brother Wei still only regards us as outsiders." Xue Baochai picked up a stack of banknotes, frowned after a little counting, "The silver is not only enough for these supplies, but also gave about [-]% of the profit."

"The food and cloth we purchased this time are enough for thousands of people. I heard that he has now become a thousand households in the Jiangdongmen Thousand Households. This batch of supplies should be prepared for the military camp. There is no rush. The barracks have been repaired." Just send it over there.

Wenlong (Xue Pan's name) has been working in the Fifth Army Battalion for half a year now. I inquired about it a few days ago. Uncle Niu really took good care of him. He was specially asked by the young Lord Niu to take him with him. up.

Thanks to Brother Xu for all this, but unfortunately he doesn't like our Xue family at all. Since we cleaned up the group of unsightly things last time, our two families only have business contacts. Madam Xue said with a sigh.

"Is there something wrong with your mother?" Xue Baochai asked softly.

"I'm going to arrange for you to hand over the supplies this time, and you can only rely on yourself for the rest." Mrs. Xue didn't mean to go around in circles, and directly expressed her thoughts.

"Mother!" Xue Baochai blushed and lowered her head in embarrassment.

"Girl Bao, it's not because mother is cruel, I think you haven't forgotten what happened a few days ago." Madam Xue's tone was filled with obvious hatred, "Those hungry wolves, hmph!
Although it was all blocked by Brother Xu this time, and your brother is still an official, but you also know Wenlong's temper, I am afraid that he will not have much future in the future, and the future of a thousand households will be the peak .

Brother Xu now has a wife, and I am afraid that no one can surpass him, but he has a great future. It is a pity that we were a step too late, and now even the positions of the two second wives have been taken.

Bao girl, mother has been to the inner house of the Wei family a few times, and she has also thought about it. Now Brother Xu's several female relatives have their own division of labor. It can be seen that he doesn't like the women in the inner courtyard to be idle.

But that doesn't mean we don't have a chance. It just so happens that there is an errand that no one has been taking over, so we might as well take the initiative and take a good look at this—hey, if your father is still here, why would you be so wronged! "

"My daughter understands!" Resisting her embarrassment, Xue Baochai nodded vigorously, and took the bound volume of hardcover and colored paintings handed over by Mrs. Xue.

(End of this chapter)