Chapter 73 Two more battalions

After a busy day and a night, nearly 2,000 miners and their families finally disembarked from the cage water in batches, and then went upriver through Jishui and went straight to Liangshan.

All the things in Jinling Town have been completed, and the rest can only be handed over to Zhu Gui and the three of them. Gu Haotian rushed back to Liangshan on the last boat, and in addition to Bian Xiang, Shi Qian, Ruan Xiaoqi, Tang Long and others, there were also Jiao Ting and Xue Can.

"The petty officials saved me like fire and water, and we have thanked thousands of miners and their families on behalf of us." Jiao Ting and Xue Can were empty at this time, so they both knelt down in front of Gu Haotian.

Gu Haotian helped them up and comforted them gently. He was naturally happy that Liangshan had two generals, but this time he was most proud of more than 2,000 people, there were dozens of skilled craftsmen here, seven or eight hundred young miners, not to mention that the Wujia mine could provide him with a steady stream of high-quality soldiers in the future.

He wanted to set up a sword and shield battalion as soon as he returned to the mountain, pull Li Kui out of Sun An's side, and let him and Jiao Ting join hands with the sword and shield battalion. As for Sun An's second battalion, he let Xue Can go over, this person is a good talent. At this moment, he suddenly thought that this Xue Can was Tian Hu's subordinate, and later Sun An went to persuade him to surrender, he surrendered to Song Jiang with Qiao Daoqing, and now the two of them have partnered under him again by accident.

When we arrived at Yangsan, it was the evening of the day. There were still some miners waiting to be cleaned and disinfected on the training ground at Golden Beach, and the rest were taken to the mountains.

"Little officials, what are they doing standing there?" Jiao Ting looked at the miners on the training ground a little strangely, and even Xue Can cast a puzzled look.

Gu Haotian explained the reason, and the two of them felt that Liang Shan was thoughtful, so they also lived there together, and Gu Haotian did not stop him, and took the opportunity to chat with Wen Huanzhang and others who came to greet him.

This time, there are two groups of more than 2,000 people in Liangshan, more than the last time Yishui recruited more people, fortunately, the infrastructure construction on the mountain has been progressing very fast recently, otherwise it would have to occupy the Qianshan barracks.

"The people who entered the mountain this time, more than 2,000 people from 500 households with their families, nearly 100 people who were single, plus more than 200 people recruited by the Ruan family brothers and the navy a few days ago, all the original five villages in Houshan have been resettled, and the village with the word "self" under construction has also been resettled first, but there is still a lack of residence for nearly 300 people, so the single ones are placed in the Qianshan barracks, and as long as the soldiers are recruited in a few days, 5 or 600 people will live in the barracks, and the houses in the back mountains will be relaxed. Other firewood and rice have been distributed by the District Office in accordance with the usual practice. ”

Xiao Rang was busy with the resettlement on the mountain, and Wen Huanzhang introduced the resettlement situation on his behalf.

With the coordination of several departments, the pro-guard camp and the training camp, the resettlement of more than 2,000 people was completed smoothly and smoothly within a few days.

Later, Jiao Ting and Xue Can came out together, and Gu Haotian introduced them to everyone, and then went up the mountain together.

The majesty of Liangshan and the harmony and happiness of Liangshan Manor, like all newcomers, felt very shocked and novel. Xue Can's family and Sha Tong's family were also placed in the management's residential area, and they happened to live in a courtyard with two entrances in front and back. Jiao Ting temporarily lives in the leader's single apartment with Shi Qian, Duan Jingzhu and others.

That night, Koo Haotian asked the Civil Affairs Department to arrange a banquet at Liangshan Restaurant to pick up the wind for Jiao Ting, Xue Can and the Sha family father and son. But seeing the heroes and masters on the seat, the newcomers thought that they were unbearable miners and craftsmen yesterday, but today they have become guests of petty officials, and their hearts are both excited and a little inferior. But most of the people on the table are the same people, so they naturally know what they think, so after some active and intimate interaction, they are like brothers and like a family.

Before the moon rises out of the window, the excitement is gone. Jiao Ting and Xue Can are both heroic men, and they only want to use their skills to repay the grace of the petty officials. The old man of sand copper has guilt, how can a worthless old craftsman be able to afford the kindness of a petty official, he sighed all the way.

The next day, Koo Haotian summoned Wen Huanzhang, the directors of various divisions, and the battalion commanders at Zhonghua Hall to discuss recent affairs.

"The miners who went up the mountain this time are all excellent soldiers, the current infrastructure affairs on the mountain are not so urgent, and there are not many young people to be used in other aspects, I think good steel should be used on the blade, this time the miners who went up the mountain are recruited into the escort team as long as they are suitable, and the sword and shield soldiers that Haotian originally thought of can also be used to form a camp."

Wen Huanzhang believes that the number of infrastructure personnel has reached nearly 1,000, and there is no need to expand, and strengthening the escort force is a top priority.

"Petty official, Tang Long spent half the night in my place last night, saying that this time he recruited a lot of clever craftsmen to go up the mountain, and he wanted to set up a weapons workshop as soon as possible, I think too, now there is no shortage of craftsmen and raw materials on the mountain, and the workshop must be built as soon as possible, so that the armor of the guards will not be controlled by others."

After Tang Long saw Sha Tong and more than ten other masters going up the mountain, he suddenly became emboldened, and asked Du Qian to propose to the junior officials overnight.

Wen Huanzhang and Du Qian's suggestions were all for the sake of the escort team, and the battalion commanders of the escort team applauded one after another, and Tao Zongwang and other division chiefs understood the severity and had no opinion.

After the meeting, Gu Haotian decided on the spot: select outstanding craftsmen on the mountain to set up an ordnance workshop, Ren Tang Long as the manager, Ren Shatong as the deputy manager, and put it under the management of the logistics department. Du Qian and Tao Zongwang were asked to assist Tang Long and Sha Tong to find a workshop on the mountain recently and start construction as soon as possible.

The second is to recruit another 800 guards, this time the miners who went up the mountain recruited 600 people to join the infantry, the first battalion and the second battalion of the infantry army each increased 100 people, and the other 400 people were sword and shield soldiers, and set up three battalions of the infantry army, with Ma Xun as the battalion commander, and transferred Li Kui to assist. Ruan Xiaoer and the 200 people recruited by them all joined the sailors, and set up the second battalion of the navy, with Ruan Xiaowu as the battalion commander. As for Jiao Ting and Xue Can, they can only be used after training in the new barracks.

Gu Haotian originally wanted to use Li Kui as the commander of the third battalion, but after considering that his qualifications were too shallow, he asked him to train for a period of time first. Because Bian Xiang usually followed Gu Haotian's side, and Ma Xun was usually responsible for leading the training of troops in the guard battalion, he went to the infantry Gu Haotian had to recruit Gu Bo back, and Gujiazhuang only sent a captain to be in charge.

The selection of recruits was successfully completed within the next three days, and the training camp began another two months of busyness, and Gu Haotian was temporarily idle. In the afternoon of this day, Zhou Dong asked him to come over, and the master and apprentice have spent less time together recently, so it is rare to have such an afternoon to sit and drink tea together.

"The foundation of your martial arts has been laid, as long as you practice often, you will improve, it is useless to stay for the teacher, and you are ready to go down the mountain tomorrow."

"How can the master have such thoughts, it is because the disciple is disrespectful."

When Gu Haotian heard that Zhou Dong was leaving, he panicked, for Liang Shan, Zhou Dong was like a needle in the sea.

"Idiot, there are still mundane things to do outside the division, such as the thing I told you about going to Tokyo to buy armor and find craftsmen in Tokyo a while ago, if you don't go down the mountain, how can you do it, and it's not indefinite."

Gu Haotian thought about it and felt that what the master said was right, but he was still not at ease, so he picked up Zhou Tong and came to a place in Qianshan, which was the place that Tao Zongwang had chosen as a military academy before.

"Master, do you know the disciple's intention in bringing you here?" Gu Haotian pointed to the mountain in front of him and asked.

Zhou Tong was also puzzled as to why Gu Haotian brought him here, and now it was a big bungalow, which was usually used as a literacy class and training for military discipline.

"The disciple will next build a university hall here, the name will be Liangshan Lecture Martial Arts Hall, and then all the people who lead the troops in the escort team will go out from here, and in the disciple's heart, the master is the best choice for the mountain chief, and then the master can teach the whole army to protect the people and benefit China."

Zhou Tong couldn't help but be moved after listening to Gu Haotian's description, it is the wish of every martial arts master to benefit one party and pass on to future generations, he naturally cannot be an exception, the key is what is this martial arts hall, he has no doubt that his disciple can do it.

"The master will go for some time first, and the martial arts hall will be built in the coming day, and if the old man is still in good health, he will think about it then."

When Gu Haotian heard this, his heart immediately settled down, knowing that the master had been attracted by his ideas and would definitely come back in the future. That night, he personally cooked at home, made a few side dishes, and invited Wen Huanzhang, and the three of them had a small gathering for Zhou Dong.

"Since the assassination of Gujiazhuang, it has been nearly a month, Xu Zhixian's kindness has not yet been thanked, Master Zhou will leave the mountain tomorrow, and the disciple also wants to go to Yuncheng County to visit Xu Zhixian, just go all the way."

Xu Zhixian attaches great importance to and cares for Gu Haotian, Gu Haotian feels that it is unreasonable not to visit again, tomorrow Master Zhou will just go to the mountain, and by the way, he will also give the master a ride.

"Xu Zhixian also heard his name when I was in the capital, he is a learned and upright person, but it is a pity that the current court can't tolerate such a person, it is your blessing to meet him, this trip should have been done a long time ago, and I still asked him for advice about the autumn season."

Wen Huanzhang knew Xu Churen and respected him very much, and he also agreed with Gu Haotian's idea of participating in the Autumn Festival to gain prestige.

That night, the three of them chatted while eating, and they had their own fun.

Pan Jinlian saw that the little official had just recovered from his injuries, but he was running around for days, and now he was going out again in a few days after returning to the mountain, and she was very heartbroken but helpless.

"Lian'er, you are not feeling well, why don't you ask Doctor Gao to take a look." Gu Haotian saw that she was worried, and he was very concerned.

"Lian'er is nothing, but she is a petty official, you have been working hard every day in recent months, but you have to worry about your body." She replied softly while tidying up Gu Haotian's bags.

It turned out that she was thinking about herself, she was really a caring woman, Gu Haotian couldn't help but be a little moved.

"Little official, I'll go with you tomorrow, so I can take care of it." Pan Jinlian raised her head and asked Gu Haotian.

Suddenly, a beautiful and incomprehensible face appeared in front of Gu Haotian's eyes, Gu Haotian only felt that his heart was beating uncontrollably, and he couldn't help but hug Pan Jinlian into his arms, and then gently held the two petal-like red lips, and then the shell teeth were lightly opened, and the cloves were secretly crossed, which was extremely charming for a while.

Pan Jinlian's body tightened, and then a strong sense of happiness surged into her heart, how many nights of dreams only have a scene, this moment has become a reality, I have become a petty official after all, she thought and couldn't help hugging the petty official tightly.