Begging in late Ming Dynasty

Chapter 223
Only now did Qiu Ming understand why Song Qingshu wanted to bring five hundred cavalry to pick money!The Ming catty is 16 taels a catty, and 10 taels would cost more than 6000 catties. A horse can carry 120 catties, at least [-] rides, and the rest will act as security guards. This time, Cao Cao and Gezuo's fifth battalion have been running across Shanshan and Shanxi for many years. It cannot be said that all of his family's wealth has been emptied, at least half of it has been lost, and Qiu Ming is now full of admiration for Song Qingshu.

"You will get 1 taels of silver when you go back."

While riding a horse and galloping, Song Qingshu talked casually, Qiu Ming was so excited that he was trembling, it was pitiful, as a general, he only saw big money twice in his life, and once Song Qingshu gave him money Buying an official, and this time tonight, I hurriedly clasped my fists and said gratefully.

"Thank you Qu Shuai for the reward!"

Take people's money and eliminate disasters with people!Feeling that a thank you was not enough, Qiu Ming was eager to express his loyalty and said: "When Cao Shuai and the others ask for orders tomorrow, the last general will immediately ask the general to agree to recruit!"

Knowing clearly that Song Qingshu was going to attack Xinzhou, the imperial court, Qiu Ming was still so active. It seemed that Zhao Zhifu and Xu Zongbing had disappointed him with the imperial court recently, but after hearing his words, Song Qingshu almost didn't choke.

"No! No! No!"

Song Qingshu hurriedly shook his head, took the reins of the horse with one hand, and pointed in front of him with the other: "Don't do anything tomorrow, wait for two days, and go when the news of the recruitment comes, and it's not Go to ask for approval, but must absolutely oppose, kneel down and kowtow to bleed, and don't agree, the word must mention that the thief is cunning and capricious, so don't trust it!"

"Ah??? Shuai Qu, could it be that those are the ones who deceived those rogues today? So, didn't they trick them?"

Although civil servants use their faces as paper to wipe their butts these days, most people still believe that there are gods who hold their heads up three feet, especially a low-born military officer like Qiu Ming. After all, he kowtowed in front of Guan Gong. Hearing this, he couldn't help asking hesitantly, but Song Qingshu smiled and shook his head.

"If you are told to do it, you do it. It makes sense. Is Lao Tzu the kind of person who doesn't keep promises? Besides, that bastard Zhao Qing, the prefect of Xinzhou, tossed us like this. If you don't mess with him once, how can you be worthy of his hospitality?"

Looking at Song Qingshu's calm expression, plus 1 taels of heavy snowflakes and silver, he was holding it behind him!Qiu Ming didn't ask any more questions, and bowed his head respectfully again.

"Don't worry, Shuai Qu, the final general will be ashamed and oppose Zhao'an!"

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"Chief soldier! You can't recruit! How many times have you brothers fought bloody battles with those rogues, but this time they were finally blocked in this dead end. If you win this battle, Xin Ding Taiyuan will be cleared! Besides, the rogues repeatedly Impermanence, look at Shaanxi, how many times has Mr. Yang He Yang recruited him? How many times have he rebelled? They can't believe it!"

Needless to say, Qiu Ming really did things with money. Three days later, when the news of Cao Cao and Ge Zuo's request for security came, this time he really regarded himself as a second-hand man, kneeling impassionedly in the middle of the army. He was still holding Xu Dingguo's thigh and weeping bitterly, Jiang Xiang, Liu Chuan and other Shanxi generals all shook their heads and sighed, this general Qiu was too loyal to state affairs.

It's a pity, it's too blind to see!Touching the red coral beads inherited from some unlucky Shaanxi old rich family in his waist, Jiang Xiang shook his head with emotion.

Xu Dingguo, who was held by Qiu Ming's thigh, was also struggling for the last time.

Things have to start three days ago.

That day, Xu Dingguo was deploying the offensive formation according to the map in the tent, when the soldiers at the door came to report unexpectedly, the rogues sent envoys to see your lord!
At this juncture, Xu Dingguo didn't bother to receive him at all. He waved his hand directly to let the soldiers send them away, and snorted coldly: "Let him bring a message to some rogues and surrender quickly, otherwise Japan will go there in person in a few days." Take their heads!"

The soldier hurriedly withdrew, and came back after a while, knelt on the ground helplessly, kowtowed his head and said: "Master Chief, the envoys said that they are here to surrender!"

Xu Dingguo's leopard eyes widened suddenly, what a coincidence?

The other party's request was really not high. Firstly, he could save his life, and secondly, he would be satisfied if he could find a defense. As soon as 5000 taels of snow pattern silver was put on the case, Xu Dingguo's eyes straightened again.

The Chinese have always been ominous about killing and killing prisoners. Like Hong Chengchou, the governor of Yansui, there are not many in the officialdom of the Ming Dynasty. What's more, there are [-] thieves, even if they are mobs, the rabbits will bite people when they are in a hurry. pieces.

However, what Qiu Ming said were all objective facts. Accepting the recruitment, he made a great contribution, and the generals under him did not have much credit. It is said that the ministers of the DPRK and China all advocate death!Why is Yang He so unlucky, isn't it because of recruiting An Jiang that he rebelled?

People are always blind when the benefits are close at hand. In addition, the recent defeat of the Peasant Army has indeed been a bit miserable, which makes Xu Dingguo look down on the Peasant Army. He is still inclined to recruit. In the past few days, his generals have listened to him. It has happened several times, and it is almost a certainty to send a memorial to the court.

What's more, there is also a pioneer in recruiting security!
"My lord! There is a cloud in the sky, and it is ominous to kill prisoners. In ancient times, famous generals killed prisoners, and few of them ended well. The so-called Feng Tangyi is old, and Li Guang is difficult to seal. A lesson from the past!"

Hearing that Qiu Ming was playing tricks here, Zhao Qing, the magistrate of Xinzhou, had long been impatient, stood up and bowed heavily to Xu Dingguo, and spoke hastily to persuade him.

But not only did he take 1 taels of silver, even the master took [-] taels of silver. He told Zhao Qing the benefits of recruiting security. The troops lost in the defeat were replenished. In the battle of the Hutuo River, Zhao Qing could see the ferocity of these peasant armies. If he had such an elite army in his hands, he would be able to suppress other peasant armies in the future.

What's more, after the matter was completed, Ge Zuo promised to add another 2 taels of silver, and in the future, there would be filial piety during festivals and so on. This is a regular cash machine!How could Zhao Qing not be active?

"*******, Qi is avoiding it because of good fortune and misfortune? Commander-in-Chief, this is a major event that benefits the country! What is personal honor or disgrace?"

Lin Zexu's words came out of Qiu Ming's mouth, and he was definitely aggrieved. However, even Zhao Qing was shaken by the shock of what he said, and kept the words in his heart, but the shock only passed away in a flash. Specialties?Party and government!He, a big and rough general, dares to talk to himself?In Beijing dialect, grandma!

"Nonsense! Isn't Mr. Xu the official of the Ming Dynasty? Didn't Mr. Xu kill the prisoners to discredit the Ming Dynasty and damage our Ming Dynasty's national destiny and national prestige? Mr. Qiu, you are harboring evil intentions!"

Afraid that Qiu Ming would come up with some term again, and would not give Qiu Ming a chance to speak, Zhao Qing simply jumped to Xu Dingguo's side, and said hurriedly in a low voice.

"Master Xu, I have already written to my uncle, Governor Yan, and the censor in Beijing, mentioning your contribution, Master Xu!"

For a few days, what Xu Dingguo was waiting for was actually Zhao Zhifu's compromise. Although he had someone behind him, he was not as influential as this man from Shandong. After loudly reprimanding Qiu Ming, Xu Dingguo finally made up his mind.

"Your Majesty, let me just say that the thief is also my son, General Qiu. Do you want to kill His Majesty's son? Come on! Get this murderous bloodthirsty monster out of this general!" Xu Dingguo slammed the table like a Like a lion, his beards were all sprayed up, and several personal soldiers also rushed in, dragging Qiu Ming's sleeves and leaving.

While being dragged, Qiu Ming kicked his legs and screamed.

"Chief soldier, think twice!"

The voice was as shrill as the night owls above the cemetery, and Jiang Xiang and the others felt sorry for each other, but Xu Dingguo laughed loudly, stroked his beard and said with a big smile: "Everyone, our Taiyuan Mansion is finally going to It’s too peaceful, congratulations! Come, send messengers to the bandits, and tell them that I have agreed to their request for surrender, so I will write to the imperial court!”

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"Shuai Qu, our old Qiu is really using his face as the sole of his shoes today! He almost cut his wrists and wrote a blood book. The bastard Xu Dingguo and Zhao Qing were coaxed by the last general to come one by one! But Qu Handsome, we Lao Qiu really admire you too! The tent is full of people and there is not even a single objection. If we Lao Qiu hadn't risen up to object, this matter would have seemed suspicious! You didn't see it, and the general objected at the end of the day. That guy Zhao Qing looks like he's been beaten with chicken blood!"

Back at the military camp in Xinkouzhai, the loyal and loyal General Qiu seemed to be a different person during the day, his forehead was still green, but the spittle was sprayed like a watering can, happily blowing, while Liu Zongmin who was listening was It was a sour muttering.

"If I want to give me 1 taels of silver, I don't want to be ashamed!"

"Okay, old Liu, in the future our brothers will do some business, let alone 1 taels, 10 taels is not a problem!" Song Qingshu himself laughed when the plan was successful, and interrupted Liu Zongmin's sourness jokingly, But after a while, he was shocked again.

"Okay, everyone, I have prayed eighteen times, and I only need this last trembling, and nothing can happen! Luobo, you take people to Hutou Mountain to block it. When the cavalry from the Fifth Battalion of Gezuo arrives, Come back and report immediately!"

"The commander of the last commander!"

Wearing a half body armor, Xiao Luobo gave a military salute energetically, turned around and went out quickly, watching his back, Liu Zongmin groaned sourly again.

"It has nothing to do with Lao Tzu!"

It can be regarded as the second prefectural city that he has sought. Song Qingshu's attack on Xinzhou was not just as simple as holding personal grudges, and it was not just for the sake of looting. The entire Xinding Basin, Xinzhou is a first-class big city, with a large number of business travelers, a well-developed industry and commerce. Many merchants settled down here to run shops. If it was burned down or destroyed, Xinding's commercial center would only be located in Dai County where he lives!
Smelling the cool air in the night sky, looking at the faintly visible lights outside the Guancheng, a feeling of Jiangshan in hand arises spontaneously, smelling the cold night wind, what Song Qingshu has to do is to stretch his arms wide.

"After eating gangsters, it's time to eat officials!"

(End of this chapter)