Picturesque Rivers and Mountains in the Red Chamber

207 Chapter 4.3
Volume Four

4.3 There are other rules for military matters
There was nothing to do in the next few days. Zhou Yang was very tired these days, so he simply gave himself a holiday. In addition to daily martial arts practice and reading, he spent the rest of the time either sleeping in or bullying the girl. He lived a relaxed and comfortable life until On the eighth day of the lunar month, the day I had made an appointment with Wu Xun's "second-tier son", several young people came in noisily outside the door.

"Hahaha, I've heard about Brother Zhou Xian for a long time, but unfortunately I don't see him that much. I never thought I'd have the chance to visit him until today!" Before Zhou Yang could arrive at the door, he saw a handsome man dressed in rich clothes smiling and clasping his fists. He came up and said, "The only few times we met, we were either at the Duke of Qi's Mansion or at the Rongguo Mansion. You and I can finally have a good drink today, right?"

"I've met Brother Ziying!" Zhou Yang hurriedly greeted him with an apologetic look, "It's not that I'm being pretentious, but as a younger brother, I can't speak anywhere."

"Haha, how can I not know this?" The person who came was naturally Feng Ziying, the eldest son of the Shenwu general who appeared many times in the original work. Judging from his demeanor, he can really be called a model for the children of the aristocratic family. "I just happened to be here today. I haven’t met most of these people very often, how about introducing them to my brother?”

"Thank you, Brother Ziying!" While greeting everyone into the living room of the main courtyard, Zhou Yang did not forget to clasp his fists in thanks.

"Nephew Jia Rong and brother Ruolan need no introduction. They are both familiar with each other." Feng Ziying laughed and pulled the two of them up. "Although these two have never met, they are not far from you. They are Bao Brothers Shi Gang and Shi Luo from Linghou Mansion, how close you are!"

"I've seen the two eldest brothers!" Zhou Yang quickly bowed, but his heart sank. These two are too special, because the Shijia Shuanghou belongs to the "Twelve Hous" camp, and they were both killed in the "Prince Yi Zhong's Military Remonstrance" that year. After liquidation, now there is nothing but a name and an annual salary.

The so-called "Twelve Marquises", except for the four families of Pingyuan Marquis, Dingcheng Marquis, Xiangyang Marquis and Jingtian Marquis, are all like this, including the Weiyuan Marquis Mansion of Dongfang Bing. Fortunately, they were vindicated by the Supreme Emperor. In theory, they have Not guilty; but at the same time, they were loyal supporters of Prince Yi Zhong at the beginning, but now it is Emperor Yonghe who is on the throne.
"Doesn't this person need an introduction?" Feng Ziying smiled and pulled over an obviously reluctant man, "Although I haven't seen him much, I have met him a few times, right?"

"I've met Brother Han!" Zhou Yang quickly handed over. The person who came was Han Qi, the eldest son of Han Chuan, a third-class male descendant of Jinxiang House and the commander-in-chief of the right wing of the Shenji Battalion. He also served as a backdrop several times in the original work. "I really didn't expect that Brother Han would come today."

"Brother Zhou, you're welcome." Han Qi said hello and stopped talking. It was obvious that he came reluctantly. Looking at Feng Ziying's gesture of holding him back, it was probably because of this person that he came today.

A group of people took their seats and served tea in order. The living room, which was not small at first, seemed a bit cramped. But now that he couldn't care about it, Zhou Yang would not think that these people came here today just to congratulate him.

"Speaking of which, although our brothers have never met, we have interacted with each other." After some pleasantries, the first person to get down to business was Shi Gang, whom he had met for the first time. "Back then, my incompetent cousin gave Brother Zhou a It’s a lot of trouble, I hope you don’t mind!”

"Brother Shi is too polite, but it's just a small misunderstanding. There could be trouble there." Zhou Yang understood that he was talking about Shi Shao, the third eldest son of the Shi family, who personally came out to fight for the Xue brand's headquarters in Beijing. "Besides, Dongfang Qianhu also helped to intercede with me at the beginning, and let it go, so why bring up the old things again? I won't be upset after hearing this."

The Shi brothers' expressions froze at the same time. They didn't expect that the other party would come back so simply, and block Dongfang Bing in front of him as soon as he opened his mouth. Although the Weiyuan Hou Mansion is now in ruins, as long as Dongfang Bing serves as Yongchang The princess's bodyguards were in command for one day, and the Shi family really didn't know what to do.

"Hahaha, as long as Brother Zhou doesn't mind." Feng Ziying immediately smoothed things over, "Speaking of which, Dongfang Qianhu has known each other several times as a brother. He is truly heroic and a hero among women!"

"Brother Ziying is so complimentary." Zhou Yang smiled, cupped his hands to express his gratitude, and glanced at Han Qi, who just lowered his head to drink tea and never said a word, and Wei Ruo, who looked dissatisfied and wanted to speak but was held down by Feng Ziying. Lan, he simply pointed it out directly, "Brothers, I'm here today. I feel very happy. If you have any instructions, as long as you can do it, please don't be polite!"

"Refreshing!" Feng Ziying smiled and nodded, completely revealing that he was the leader who came to visit today. "Brother, I heard that you had led thousands of households to sue you a few days ago. In August, you took up the post of guarding Qianhu Station in Daye. Households, right? According to the rules, a thousand households will have two deputy thousand households, and ten hundred households will have missing children. I heard that Brother Zhou only used five? "

"What does Brother Ziying mean?" Zhou Yang frowned, but decided to ask again.

"To tell you the truth, the two brothers from the Shi family and Brother Ruolan are still idle at home and have no reputation." Feng Ziying said simply, "According to the court's practice, even if you are taking a temporary position, you must first have a position. Okay, since Brother Zhou has it, would you like to make it easier?"

"Brother Ziying, I don't quite understand. Normally, if the three eldest brothers want to take temporary positions, shouldn't they go directly to Brother Niu or Brother Liu?" Zhou Yang didn't quite understand. "This is a real shortage and it's hard to handle. We can still handle it by taking temporary posts." No?"

"Brother Zhou is right. Brother Wei has already told Brother Niu that he is willing to be protected by the Ministry of War. However, after this document is issued, you must agree with it to be effective." As soon as Feng Ziying finished speaking, Zhou Yang understood what he meant. mean.

To put it simply, it is like a modern job transfer. If one side agrees to release and arrange the person, the other side must accept it. If neither side agrees, the matter will not be done. Zhou Yang cannot guarantee that the matter will be done, but he can Make things impossible. "This -" After wanting to understand this, he naturally would not admit it stupidly, "To be honest with brother Ziying, it stands to reason that since you have spoken, the younger brother should do it, but if there are three more people in this thousand households, This is a temporary post, if troops are needed, how will I arrange it?"

"Brother Zhou is worrying too much. There are other rules for military affairs. They can never be determined by a few 'regulations.'" Wei Ruolan's tone was obviously impatient, "It's like your guarding Qianhu Station. , according to the regulations, there are indeed ten and a hundred households, but if you look around the world, you may not be able to find one who can really gather them together. If you can have half the combat power, you are doing your duty.

Otherwise, according to the usual practice, when the salary goes out of the household department, it will be reduced by [-]%; when it is distributed by the Ministry of War, it is usually [-]%; when it goes to the provincial admiral's office, it will be reduced by another [-]%, and the commander in charge of the city will also deduct [-]%. With this remaining Even if you want to fill up the staff according to the regulations, you won't be able to afford half of the salary. This is still for the sake of your family. For some inland health centers, [-]% is considered too much. "

"." Zhou Yang looked at Feng Ziying dumbfounded.

"Brother Wei is right." Feng Ziying nodded with a smile, "And he hasn't said yet that when an ordinary Qianhu household joins the army, it's not enough to rely on just that little salary. It takes at least [-]% to ensure expenses. Of course, Zhou Brother should not use it."

"I've long heard that empty pay is common in the army, but I didn't expect that there are still these problems!" Zhou Yang was completely helpless now, "Okay, since Brother Wei has already mentioned this, I won't be pretentious. It's just that it can be done. Now, what can I get from you?"

"It's great!" Feng Ziying nodded with satisfaction, "Brother, I know that the five of you who are the same age are still just trying for the title of Hundred Households, temporarily holding the position of Hundred Households. According to the rules, the minimum number of five people who try to test from Hundred Households to Hundred Households is Years, but if you have continuous excellence, three years will be enough; if you have meritorious service, you can reduce it further!

But whether it's a distinction or a meritorious service, it can't be accomplished with just one sentence, and it's impossible to trouble uncles Niu and Liu with everything. How about this, I'll make a guarantee here for you. Brother Zhou will report it when the time comes. , there will be no stumbling blocks until the five brothers are all in charge of Baihu! "

"In that case, welcome three brothers!" Zhou Yang replaced the wine with tea and picked up the cup with a smile.

Only then did Wei Ruolan, Shi Gang, and Shi Luo smile, and also picked up their teacups.

"Okay, you don't have to think too much. The three of them will naturally not follow you to Xiangbei Province. You can do whatever you want when you get there. They won't give you any trouble." Feng Ziying said with a smile, "As for the remaining The other two positions under my command are arranged by the Ministry of War according to the rules, so don’t forget to sign when the time comes; as well as the two deputy Qianhu, you’d better not ask at all, it’s not something you can interfere with!”

"It's really -" Zhou Yang shook his head speechlessly. He had given up hope on the strength of the Zhou Dynasty's army. "Brother Ziying came here this time and brought more than three brothers. Brother Han didn't say anything, but he also There is no need for me to do anything, so what’s going on with Brother Rong?”

"Uncle Zhou, please take a look." Jia Rong respectfully took out a red post from his pocket and handed it to Zhou Yang. "My nephew has already scheduled a wedding banquet for the [-]th of this month. Please be sure to appreciate it when the time comes!"

"Oh?" Zhou Yang's heart moved, he politely accepted the wedding invitation, read it for a while and put it on the tea table, "Since it's brother Zhen's daughter-in-law who comes in, I, the younger brother, can't hold back anyhow; if I remember That’s right, it was Uncle Jing who originally decided to be the girl of Mr. Qin, the Ministry of Industry’s camp manager, right?”

But as soon as he finished speaking, the Shi brothers and Wei Ruolan didn't do anything, but Feng Ziying and Han Qi frowned at the same time, obviously knowing something.

"Thank you, Uncle Zhou, it's true!" Jia Rong bowed in surprise, then stepped back and stopped talking - obviously, he didn't know anything.

"Haha, now that the trivial matters are done, don't forget about the main business." Feng Ziying stood up, laughed and changed the subject, pointing at Zhou Yang and said, "Brother Zhou has been freed from thousands of households, and our brothers should do well no matter what. To celebrate, I have ordered a good table for my brother at Zhui Jin Lou, but I just don’t know, does Brother Zhou have any skills?”

"Don't you dare to follow orders?" Zhou Yang smiled and saluted, but at the same time realized that Mr. Feng, one of the so-called "Four Heroes of the Red Chamber", probably didn't just want to make more friends.

"Okay, today you and I will not come home until we are drunk!" Feng Ziying laughed and came up to hug his shoulders. "In addition to today's table, I happen to have another invitation here. You might as well make the arrangements yourself."

"Oh? Which noble person's post is it that allows Brother Ziying to be the messenger himself?" Zhou Yang took the post with a smile, but the moment he saw it clearly, his smile froze because this post was extremely familiar, especially the signature at the end. The sentence "well-known does not have".

(End of this chapter)