Chapter 16: Soldiers
As the old saying goes, "The plan of the year lies in the spring, and the plan of the day lies in the morning." ”
As the saying goes, 'open the door and see joy'.
Early in the morning, he encountered such a great news as Xu Changqing, which made Hong Chengchou feel as if he was a few years younger all of a sudden, and the mature man's confident and gentle smile sometimes hung on his old face.
But how old is Xu Changqing?
The more times like this, the less likely you will be pampered.
On the one hand, he was thinking about Hong Chengchou and pleasing Hong Chengchou, and on the other hand, he also said a few of his small requirements as gently as water, and he needed to add a little manpower, materials, and ordnance.
Of course, this is only limited to Xu Changqing's own general position, and there is no half of it.
Hong Chengchou laughed, this little thing is naturally not allowed, and gently encouraged Xu Changqing, so that Xu Changqing can make persistent efforts and strive to make new contributions.
In the end, Lao Hong almost said it on the bright side, as long as Xu Changqing can maintain this momentum, he will never hesitate to promote and reward Xu Changqing.
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Seeing off Hong Chengchou and his party, who were in a great mood, Xu Changqing looked at Liu Lang, who was still like a stone sculpture, and said with a smile: "Lord Liu, the next thing is to worry about you." ”
"Huh?"
Liu Lang came back to his senses and said embarrassedly: "It's easy to say, it's easy to say." ”
As he spoke, he hurriedly added: "Brother Xu, let's~~, although we have known each other for a short time, we are all fate, hehe." Tell adults to have more points? If Brother Xu can afford me Liu, call me Lao Liu. ”
At this time, Liu Lang also understood.
This black boy is a little too sharp.
If he, Liu Lang, still doesn't know what to do, and has to fight against Xu Changqing's terrifying edge, I'm afraid, there will be no good fruit to eat.
How about easing the relationship between the two sides?
After all, Xu Changqing's contribution is also indispensable to him, the top boss.
Of course, there are still some things, Liu Lang just held back in his heart and didn't say it, 'Those who drown are those who know water, and those who are beaten to death are all martial arts'.
According to Xu Changqing's youthful and vigorous temperament, can his luck always be so good?
This is called 'Ren Er's southeast and northwest winds, I stand still'!
Xu Changqing looked at Liu Lang's warm appearance, how could he not know his careful thoughts?
But at this time, cooperation is beneficial to both sides, Xu Changqing will definitely not have much to do, a 'Brother Liu', and he is almost like a brother and Liu Lang.
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At this time, the Ming army may have many loopholes and criticisms in many other aspects, but only in terms of retribution, it is called a smooth and skillful.
Liu Lang was originally going to patrol the camp with Hong Chengchou, but Xu Changqing came over with this heavy feat, and he obviously wanted to focus on Xu Changqing first.
Especially as Xu Changqing quietly stuffed fifty taels of silver into Liu Lang's pocket, Liu Lang almost burst into laughter on his face.
Busy personally led Xu Changqing and his party to go through the formalities in the official hall.
Although the report is smooth and skillful, almost as smooth as silk, but after the survey, it will take at least a few days to make a book, validate, and go up one level at a time.
Xu Changqing has only been promoted to general manager for more than ten days at this time, and he will definitely not be in a hurry at this time.
After completing the formalities with Liu Lang on the side of the official hall, he directly dragged Liu Lang to the side of the shop street, found a magnificent restaurant, and made a scene on the wine table first.
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A wine banquet lasted for most of the hour.
The relationship between Xu Changqing and Liu Lang is also becoming more and more warm and familiar, during which Liu Lang also openly and secretly told Xu Changqing that he was also in the rivers and lakes in the previous misunderstanding, and he couldn't help himself.
Looking at Liu Lang's hypocritical appearance, Xu Changqing really longed for a big-eared scraper to be slapped on this guy's old face.
What a few things.
But on his face, Xu Changqing will definitely not show the slightest.
When Xu Changqing ordered Zhao Zengjin to pay more than 20 taels of silver for the banquet, Xu Changqing and Liu Lang walked out of the restaurant shoulder to shoulder.
"Brother Xu, uh, Brother Xu."
Liu Lang hiccuped a little drunkenly, and said with a smile: "Wait a minute, what arrangements do you have?" Do you want to be busy with official business first, or do you want to rest in Ningyuan City for a few days? If you want to rest in Ningyuan for a few days, brother, I can introduce you to a few friends. ”
As he spoke, Liu Lang looked at Xu Changqing's eyes with a smile.
Xu Changqing's eyelids twitched slightly, how could he not understand the deep meaning of Liu Lang's house? This is trying to pull yourself into the circle....
Although Liu Lang's position is not too high, his position is very critical, quite core, his circle will definitely not be too weak, and it is probably not uncommon to encounter big fish.
However, I have just started a business at this time, and I am waiting to be rebuilt, so how can I have the time and mind to mix this kind of thing?
Especially at this time, I am too humble, even if I can enter the circle of those big fish, I am afraid, it is just a thankless 'night pot' waiting to pay the bill, and there is no bird feather.
After a moment, Xu Changqing smiled and said, "Brother, thank you so much for my kindness." However, the younger brother's side also suffered a lot of losses, and he really lacked skills. Brother, wait for the next chance, little brother is the east, you must get to know all the heroic brothers and have a few drinks. ”
"Huh."
Liu Lang laughed, a flash of displeasure flashed on his face, and said with a smile: "That's okay, when Brother Xu you have time, I'll arrange it, brother!" ”
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The group returned to the camp to rest for a while, drank some tea and went to get rid of the wine, and Xu Changqing also led the matter to the topic.
Although Liu Lang was a little unhappy, he couldn't find fault with Xu Changqing's posture today, so he could only follow Xu Changqing's rhythm.
smiled and said: "Brother, if you want ordnance and supplies, it's not a big problem, brother, even if I take some risks, I will make up for you, but the manpower is ......."
Liu Lang said, glancing at Xu Changqing: "Brother, our Governor Battalion is the Governor's army, and we will definitely not be able to replenish these manpower for you." ”
Xu Changqing understood what Liu Lang meant, to be honest, even if the Qin army masters of the Supervising Battalion gave it to Xu Changqing for nothing, Xu Changqing really wanted it.
A group of veteran soldiers, even though they have some combat power, are by no means high-quality soldiers, at least they can't hold it at this time.
Xu Changqing smiled again and took out a bag of silver that was almost fifty or sixty taels and handed it to Liu Lang, "Brother, I still have to worry about this matter." Of course, junior brother, I definitely can't embarrass my brother, the superintendent battalion is the governor's personal guard, how dare I rob people with the superintendent? Brother, little brother, what I want is ~~, it's the kind of labor with a clean family background, it's best to drag the family, even if it's a people's husband, there is no problem. ”
"Huh?"
Liu Lang categorically didn't expect Xu Changqing to make such a request.
Originally, he thought that Xu Chang was young and light-hearted, and he must be thinking of increasing his chips, recruiting elites, and then going to fight with Tartars.
Who would have thought that Xu Changqing would want such a thankless......
"Brother, do you have a way? Hehe, as long as you help the little brother ask a few times, no matter whether it is successful or not, I will never treat the little brother badly. ”
Xu Changqing added in due course.
After thinking for a moment, Liu Lang couldn't help but smile: "Brother, what are you polite to me?" A little thing, you wait, I'll go out and ask you, at most half an hour, I'll give you a letter! ”
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Watching Liu Langzhi smug and the big horse golden knife striding out, Xu Changqing looked at the delicate sunshine and slowly moved his hands and feet.
Beside him, Zhao Zengjin's neck was a little swollen: "Less, my lord, this, this turtle son is also dark, right?" It's a lot of work, let's, we're about to spend one hundred and fifty taels on him. ”
On the other side, Ergou was also distressed, "My lord, even if we still have some family background, we can't do it like this." Isn't this a meat bun beating a dog? ”
Xu Changqing glanced at the two of them.
The two of them were immediately cautious, and they signaled that they were upright, not daring to face Xu Changqing's edge.
"You two rabbit cubs, you're going to get by. However, Lao Tzu's decision, is something you can question? Get lost! Guard the door for Lao Tzu! ”
"Well, it's ......"
Zhao Zengjin and Ergou didn't dare to face Xu Changqing's majesty, and hurriedly slipped out of the door.
Looking at the young figures of the two, Xu Changqing couldn't help but show a crooked smile at the corner of his mouth.
These two boys are making rapid progress, but how can they keep up with their own pace?
Right now, for Xu Changqing, the most precious thing is not what food, materials, and ordnance, but people!
is a person who can form a cohesive force and be loyal to him Xu Changqing!
Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty once famously said, although it was misinterpreted, Xu Changqing thought it deeply: "The people are like grass mustard, cut and regenerate." ”
Indeed, at any time, money and food can pull up a team at any time, but what is the centripetal force of this kind of team?
Xu Changqing's favorite thing in later generations is to study some things in the art of war and psychology, throughout the history of the world, ancient and modern, Chinese and foreign, but all the invincible armies are all people with extremely solid foundations.
On the contrary, they are all rogues, meteors.
In this regard, Qi Jiguang and Grandpa Qi have discussed it thoroughly in "Ji Xiao's New Book".
The best soldiers are those good people who have innocent family backgrounds and drag their families with their families!
Because they have scruples, worries, and more hope and sustenance!
As long as you can give them enough platform and a sense of security to form a cohesive force, it doesn't take too much effort.
As early as ten days ago, Xu Changqing learned from Li Changyou that there were a large number of Liao people in Ningyuan City who were homeless and had nowhere to go.
At this time, the construction of many camp facilities outside the city and in the city can solve the problem of living for some of these Liao people, but it is still a drop in the bucket!
Xu Changqing only hated his lowly position at this time, otherwise, he would definitely take all these people into his pocket!
These Liao people are not only hard-working, but they are at the lowest point at this time, and the quality of the soldiers of the Liao people has been fully demonstrated in later generations, is there anything more suitable for their own military sources than these people?
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After drinking most of the pot of tea unhurriedly, Liu Lang was already running back with a smug smile on his face, "Brother, it's almost there." Wait a minute, we'll go over and pick someone. But ......"
As he spoke, Liu Lang wanted to speak again and again.
Xu Changqing smiled: "Brother, don't worry, I still have nearly two hundred taels of silver soon, wait a minute, I have to bother the elder brother, you go and help the younger brother dredge up the relationship." ”
Seeing that Xu Changqing was so upright, Liu Lang's mood suddenly brightened, and he hurriedly helped Xu Changqing pour a full cup of tea, and said with a smile: "Brother, come on, come on, take a sip of tea to moisten your throat first, and if you want to come over there, you will soon clean up." ”