Chapter 20: The Huashan Army
Soon, Wu Heng and Li Erhei came over.
"What is Li Lang looking for us?" As soon as Wu Heng came in, he asked. Looking at him, it was as if he had just done some heavy work, and his clothes were soaked.
"Uncle Wu will sit down and rest for a while, what are you doing here? How did you become like this? Seeing his appearance, Li Xin hurriedly poured a bowl of tea and handed it over, and asked curiously.
"Hehe, Uncle Wu is following us to move stones, it's strange if you don't get tired on this hot day." Li Erhei on the side directly took the teapot and poured it into his mouth, and after hearing his words, he immediately smiled.
Hearing this, Li Xin understood. The last time I defended the city, I used up all the rolling logs and stones on the city. Therefore, you have to prepare a little more things before the enemy strikes. After all, everyone knows that when the next battle starts, it will only be more difficult and cruel than the previous one.
"Hey, why is Uncle Wu doing this, can't we just do these things for young people?" Li Xin was a little worried about his body, so he said.
"Look at what you said, what everyone can do, why can't I do it? I'm a little older than you, but I'm not that old! Well, what is the matter that you have called us? Hearing this, Wu Heng seemed to be a little angry, it seems that he is also a person who does not accept the old. In fact, he is only in his forties now, and if he is placed in the next generation, he will still be in the prime of life.
"Oh, I've called you here to talk about a few important things. We have a lot of people under us, and I'm afraid it won't be very convenient to do it according to the previous set. So, I've developed a system for you to discuss, and if you don't have an opinion, then we'll do it. Speaking of business, Li Xin hurriedly sat up straight and said to the two.
"Let's talk about it first!" Wu Heng looked quite interested and gestured.
"First of all, when we were before, we just looked at ourselves as ordinary refugees, and this is what others see, and we see it this way. But now it's different, we've built our own team, and if we want everyone to be united, we have to make a name for ourselves. I thought about it for a while, and how about we call it Huashan Army? Li Xin nodded and said his first thought.
"Huashan Army? It's a good name, and it's much more formal than the Wandering Army! When Li Erhei heard this, he chattered for a while, and immediately nodded.
"Huashan Army! We are from Huashan, and we don't forget our roots by calling this name! I don't have an opinion, but I don't know what Brother Wentai thinks of them! Wu Heng groaned for a moment, and then said.
"Since you think you have no opinion, then Uncle Zhou and they should have no opinion. However, for the sake of prudence, and in addition, there are more of us now, I think it's time for Uncle Zhou and Uncle Qin to come down, and it's time to ask their opinions together! However, the guards on the hill still had to be arranged. Hearing this, Li Xin proposed.
"It's okay, there are so many people here, our manpower is indeed a little insufficient, especially when there is a war, you all go to the city, and I can't be busy alone! I'll send someone to inform the two of them at once, and as for the matter of guarding the mountain, they will arrange it themselves!" When Wu Heng heard this, he immediately agreed.
"Well, that's how it was decided. Oh, Lao Ma and Xu Fuzi are here, come on, come on, come and sit here! Just as Li Xin was about to say something positive, two people walked in outside the door, and Li Xin saw it and hurriedly greeted him.
Lao Ma is a middle-aged man, belonging to the most ordinary kind of people, however, he looks darker than ordinary people, but his body is quite strong. The Xu Fuzi next to him is different, an old man who looks relatively thin and thin, he is a few years older than Zhou Fang, when he is on the mountain, Zhou Fang has to call him brother when he sees him. This Xu Fuzi is somewhat similar to Zhou Fang, because he was born in a tent, and he is quite timid on weekdays, and he is a little more pedantic than Zhou Fang.
"Hehe, Wu Dangjia and Erhei are also there!" When the two saw Wu Heng and Li Erhei, they hurriedly greeted each other. Everyone was not strangers, so there was nothing polite, and the two sat down on the side.
"Li Lang called us, but there is something to order?" After Xu Fuzi sat down, he looked at Li Xin with some restraint and asked.
Since these two battles have been fought, Li Xin can be said to have shined. At this time, in the hearts of these villagers, they all knew that if it weren't for Li Xin, they were afraid that even if they could win these two battles in the end, they would probably be a miserable victory. Therefore, these two battles can be regarded as allowing him to establish prestige in the hearts of the villagers, which is why Xu Fuzi has such an attitude. In everyone's opinion, Li Xin is now also a heavyweight who determines the direction of everyone's actions.
"Master doesn't have to be so polite, he called the two of you here, because he had something to discuss, how dare he use the word command! I heard that the master is literate and hyphenated, and he has been a bookkeeper in a large family for a few years? Before Lao Ma went up the mountain, it used to be a family blacksmith craft, I don't know if it's true or not? Li Xin couldn't help but smile when he saw him.
"Don't hide it from Li Lang, the old man was indeed a bookkeeper for a few years before he went up the mountain, and he also dealt with the money, grain, and grain pen on weekdays. However, later, the world was chaotic, and there was no such livelihood for eating, so everyone on the mountain did not dislike it, leaving me with this useless old bone, and the old man was grateful! Hearing this, Master Xu hurriedly gave up.
"The master said that he laughed, everyone is a hard-working person, what do you dislike or not!" Li Xin shook his head slightly, but after finishing speaking, he set his eyes on the old horse.
"What Li Lang said just now is right, Lao Ma, I did strike iron at home before I went up the mountain, and there was a small blacksmith shop in Chang'an City. However, later Fu Jian entered the main Guanzhong, and the Guanzhong was chaotic for a while, and many people were arrested and sent to the army for the mission. I didn't want that, so I took my wife and father up the mountain. When Lao Ma saw Li Xin looking at him, he said.
"Well, the world is chaotic and the world is restless, so we people will come together, which has to be said to be fate! One day, I still hope that everyone will be able to return to their hometowns. But before that, there are some things that you have to worry about. After listening to the words of the two, Li Xin nodded, and then said.
"Li Lang has something to say, if we can use the place of the two of us, we will never refuse!" Hearing this, the two hurriedly stood up and said.
"That's right, we've recruited a lot of new soldiers lately, and besides, the three of us have just discussed. In the future, we will change our name to Huashan Army, and many things will gradually become normal. We are about to divide our troops and form a team, and we must first prepare for logistics and baggage. I'm going to put together a baggage team and a craftsman team first. Li Xin looked at them and said.
"What is a baggage team and a craftsman team?" Both asked, confused.
"The so-called baggage team is responsible for managing all kinds of materials and ordnance, registering money, grain, grain and rice and other things, the baggage team temporarily has fifty people, and Xu Fuzi serves as the team leader. However, for the time being, we only have this Huayin City, so the affairs of your baggage team will be more leisurely. Therefore, the question of everyone's meal will be left to you first, and we will make arrangements later. The craftsman team is also 50 people, responsible for building and repairing ordnance and equipment, and Lao Ma is the team leader. Do you have any questions? Li Xin raised his hand and motioned for them to sit down, and then said.
"The old man obeys the arrangement! I'm just afraid that it won't be done well and cause trouble for everyone! Hearing this heavy responsibility, Xu Fuzi thought for a while and took it.
"Me too, since Li Lang thinks I'm suitable for this position, then I'll do it!" The old horse was more cheerful and agreed directly.
In fact, there is nothing strange about the two agreeing to this matter, the key is that these two jobs are much easier and safer than going into battle to kill the enemy. Moreover, this is equivalent to trust in the two of them, and the most important thing is that this is an area that they themselves are familiar with, and it would be a bit too hypocritical to say that they have to shirk at this time.
"That's very good, in that case, there is Lao Fuzi to write, write a proclamation, and tell the whole army!" Nodding with satisfaction, Li Xin said again.
"Li Lang, please speak!" After Master Xu sat down, he looked at Li Xin and waited for him to speak.
"This announcement is called Huashan Military Military Regulations! First, as a soldier, you should take obedience to orders as your duty, and those who advance and retreat when they hear orders will be guilty of one crime! Article 2 .......! Li Xin pondered for a while, and then said slowly.
A few people present, at first glance, didn't pay much attention to it, but after the first article was read, everyone was secretly frightened. Because in the eyes of these people, if they really follow this military regulation, the restrictions and constraints that everyone is subject to are definitely very strict. In particular, there are several types of sins, and the first is beheading.
Li Xin didn't think about a lot of military regulations, adding up to about ten, which were basically felonies. After he finished speaking, he saw the shocked expressions of several people present, and Xu Fuzi, who was holding the pen, couldn't help but reach out and wipe the sweat on his forehead.
He knew why, because the current Huashan Army had no discipline at all, and when they became real soldiers, these things were nothing.
"Li, Li Lang, please take a look!" After Xu Fuzi finished writing, he stood up and asked Li Xin to check it.
Although it is a traditional character, Li Xin still roughly understands it, after all, these words are very straightforward, and they are not something to chew on words. So, after reading it, he nodded and said, "Very good, when we officially divide the teams and train, we must let them learn this thing first!" ”