my wonderful zoo

Chapter 78 Promise
It's okay for these prisoners to go home directly and have little impact on this war.If he goes back and is captured again, it will be of great help to Chenjiazhuang.

They will unconsciously publicize Chenjiazhuang's policy on treating prisoners, which will greatly affect the enthusiasm of surrounding soldiers to fight to the death.Even if some people don't promote it, they will respond negatively during combat, and this negativity will naturally affect the people around them.

As for the possible existence of enemies, even without these people, the officers and soldiers should arrest as many strong men as they should, and they will not arrest more or less because of the presence or absence of these people.

The population of the Song Dynasty exceeds [-] million. With so many people, if you want to capture young men, you only have to worry about being able to support them, rather than worrying about not being able to catch them.

After listening to Chen Xun's explanation, everyone seemed to understand somewhat, but seeing that Chen Xun had already made up his mind, they stopped trying to persuade him.

After all, these people are a time bomb if they stay in Chenjiazhuang. It's too late to transport them away now, so they might as well just let them go.Otherwise, all the family members here are in Chenjiazhuang, and they are also worried that these prisoners will take the opportunity to cause trouble when the guards are out fighting.

"But you can't just let them go, and you can't let them all go. These strong laborers are still quite difficult." Chen Xun nodded at the second uncle again: "Uncle, I'll leave this matter to you."

"What to do?" Chen Lu asked.

"When you go back, tell all the prisoners three things."

"First, tell them that they must speed up the construction of the village wall. When the village wall is repaired, they will be able to go home. By then, Chenjiazhuang will not be stingy, and everyone will have a share of travel expenses."

"That's good. The work efficiency of these prisoners has indeed dropped significantly recently. If you don't let them be whipped, and you can't rely on money to motivate them, they are very worried. I guess if this policy is publicized, they will definitely be very active in speeding up the progress." Chen Lu Praise.

The prisoners had hope. Chen Lu could use travel money as an incentive. As long as the bricks and stones were supplied, the remaining village walls would be built soon.

"Second, after the construction of the village wall is completed, those who are willing to stay and continue to work as long-term workers in Chenjiazhuang can sign up to stay. After the construction of the village wall is completed, all those who work for Chenjiazhuang will be paid according to the standard salary." Chen Xun continued. .

"This... is okay, but what is the salary standard for them? Someone will definitely ask." Chen Lu asked.

"Normal long-term labor standards, after the war, if our Chenjiazhuang is still here, they can take over their families if they want." Chen Xun added.

"understood."

"The third point is that you need to find some people who are relatively close to our Chenjiazhuang to promote it, and tell them that after the construction of the village wall is completed, if they are willing to provide rooms for Chenjiazhuang, Chenjiazhuang will not treat them badly."

"A room?" Chen Lu looked confused.

"You can choose people first, and I will talk to them personally later." Chen Xun dispelled his doubts.

"I understand." Chen Lu nodded and asked no more questions.

"As for the man who blocked the road just now, you can make statistics by the way to see if there are others in the same situation as him: if you don't go back, someone may die at home. At that time, send some people to these people's homes to check the situation and help those who can. Help me first." This was Chen Xun's moral standard for later generations.

"My husband is good at everything, but he is so kind-hearted." Someone couldn't help but sigh after hearing this.

When the war was approaching, already nervous manpower was sent out to do this.

"Karma and retribution, it doesn't matter if you do it casually." Chen Xun knows the importance of people's hearts. If he wants to expand his power on the mainland in the future, people's hearts will become a very important influencing factor.

The cost of these good deeds is very low, but the impact on Chenjiazhuang's reputation among the people is very obvious. This is much better than building bridges and paving roads.If needed in the future, if you send someone to guide and promote it, the effect will be better. The opportunity is rare and it is worth recruiting people to do it.

"I will arrange it." Chen Lu responded. He was older, so he understood Chen Xun's behavior better.

"Then go and get busy and try to build the village wall before the officers and soldiers arrive. Then Chenjiazhuang will be able to be in an invincible position first." Chen Xun encouraged.

"Try your best." Chen Lu gave a rare and solemn salute, indicating that he had agreed to this important goal, and then turned around and left the tent.

"Next, let's discuss how to fight the incoming officers and soldiers." Chen Xun looked around and saw that all the officers in Chenjiazhuang were present. He ordered people to light candles and said.

Coincidentally, as soon as he finished speaking, the curtain of the big tent was opened from the outside, and Lu Hui walked in dusty, followed by Haiwei Dutou who went out with him, but Dutou, the personal guard, was not there.

"When did you come back?" Chen Xun asked in surprise, now that all his generals were here.

"I just came back. I went to the south courtyard just now. I didn't see you, so I knew you were coming to the camp." Lu Hui replied.

"Did everything come back successfully?" Chen Xun asked cryptically, not everyone knew that Lu Hui was out doing big things.

"Yes, it's docked at the private port. Gan Ping is watching." Gan Ping was the head of the infantry guards who followed Lu Hui out.

"Let's disband first. Everyone, go to bed early and meet again tomorrow morning." Chen Xun has no intention of continuing the meeting.

It's not like the army is approaching the city, so there is plenty of time to prepare.But the 50 taels of silver is right there in the private harbor. You can see it within a few steps. Chen Xun has never seen so much money in his two lives (except in movies and TV series). It is very rare.

"Can I follow you and have a look?" Sun Zheng looked at Chen Xun eagerly. He knew what Lu Hui was doing. He was supposed to go by himself, but because he was on a mission to train the horse army, it was Lu Hui's turn.

"Okay." Chen Xun nodded.

"I'm going too." Ke Lei followed. He had just returned from Da Liuqiu two days ago. He was preparing to go there in two days when he encountered the Song Ting army's imminent attack and was called by Chen Xun for a meeting.Lu Hui had borrowed Haiwei from his subordinates to help him before, so he naturally knew about this matter.

"In that case, everyone can go and see whatever they want to see." Chen Xun invited the other officers who were still a little confused.

Before, I didn't know whether it would be successful, so I limited the number of people familiar with the plan to a minimum. Now that it has been successful, I can naturally make everyone happy.

Money is a man's guts.

If everyone knew that Chenjiazhuang had 50 taels of silver as a retreat, I believe they would be able to fight more bravely.

Because even if someone dies in battle, the organization will have plenty of money for compensation;
Even if they lose the war, with this money, Chenjiazhuang can quickly make a comeback elsewhere.

Everyone held torches and headed to the private port in groups.

(End of this chapter)