Chapter 2 Ying Ke (Four Upper)

inadvertently accepted such a tiger general as Cheng Mingzhen, and the county ordered Lin Deen to no longer be as serious about the recruitment of township warriors as before. In a daze, he walked through the motions for a while, and ordered more than a dozen people, including Wang Ermao, to enlist in the army. Then he called Dong Fansen, the chief bookkeeper under his command, whispered a few words, and left.

The staff and servants sent the county lord away, and the examination standards became more and more relaxed. Strength, bows and arrows, and equipment, all those who have the same special characteristics are recruited into the army. From the morning to the afternoon, three hours later, more than 700 villagers were recruited. Seeing that the sun was already in the west, Master Dong cleared his throat and commanded the few waiters, "Today is here, you must be hungry and lacking, and it is difficult to use your skills. If you have the heart to contribute to your hometown, please come back to the school tomorrow, and the official will select talents for the county for another day. If you come early, after this time tomorrow, there will be no chance to eat official meals! ”

When the words fell, those who did not have time to run for election hung their heads, but those who had already been selected for enlistment were elated. Dong Zhushu first glanced at the villagers with a smile, nodded and called the new soldier Cao Cheng Mingzhen and the county's well-known "God Hunt" Guo Jin, and said with a smile: "Originally, Cheng Bing Cao's procedures for taking office have not been completed, so he shouldn't take this trouble." However, the county's manpower is really scarce, so these brothers also asked Cheng Bingcao and Guo Zhutou to bring them to settle first. The barracks, beds, and meals have all been arranged in advance by the county magistrates. How to distribute, Guo Zhutou knew very well, although Cheng Bingcao followed Guo Tou to familiarize himself with the situation. As for the brothers, they will be mixed together for the time being, and tomorrow we will recruit all 1,000 villagers, and then we will start to form groups and train strictly! ”

"I would like to listen to the arrangement of the master bookkeeper!" Cheng Xiaojiu respectfully clenched his fists. Then he turned around and gave Guo Zhutou a look, and said with a smiling face: "The younger generation has just arrived, and he doesn't understand anything. Please ask Uncle Guo for more guidance on everything. ”

"Hmm!" Guo Jin, the head catcher with a short figure, raised his eyelids and swept Cheng Xiaojiu, and said with a smile: "Why should Lord Bing Cao be modest, according to common sense, I want to ask you for advice on everything." But there are some things that we should make clear as soon as possible, I am just the head catcher of this county, catch a thief, and make peace for the neighbors or something, and I still know a little bit. This matter of leading the troops to fight is purely to catch ducks on the shelves. If something goes wrong, please don't be surprised by Cheng Bingcao! ”

Although the words were polite, the snubbing meaning outside the words was about to come out. Cheng Xiaojiu didn't know where he had offended the local snake opposite, and he gave up his hand with a smiling face, "Guo Zhutou is polite, who doesn't know that your old man is highly respected and often brings up and down the county." If the juniors don't do something right, you always say it, and the juniors will correct it immediately! ”

Guo Zhutou rolled his eyelids again, and responded with a smile, "Cheng Bing Cao is a subordinate appointed by the county commander, how can he be humble and say that he doesn't understand anything." Isn't that tantamount to saying that the prefectural magistrate has mistaken you? After that, he laughed a few times and pointed his finger at the hundreds of villagers around him, "These people are all looking at how you show off your power today, who will dare to disagree with you in the future?" You must take them with you, don't let the county magistrate be too disappointed! ”

"The juniors were stupid by the sun in the morning, and some didn't know that the sky was high and the earth was thick!" Cheng Xiaojiu suppressed the anger in his heart, and continued to fight with Guo Zhutou, "Don't bury the juniors, don't bury the juniors, say a few more words, the juniors are ashamed of themselves!" ”

Although he knew that by doing so, he would be easily considered weak and bullied by the villagers. But he still had to endure the words. Otherwise, once you conflict with the surname Guo, you will definitely have to suffer a loss, and the word will be passed on to your boss, no matter how much you stand up, you will inevitably fall into a pampered and arrogant impression.

Seeing that the two of them were not speculative, Dong Zhushu hurriedly stepped forward to match, "Guo Zhutou don't joke with Cheng Bingcao." He has only learned some martial arts, how can he compare to your familiarity with the customs and customs of this place. If you want me to see, you should take Cheng Bingcao like an apprentice, he is young, and he will definitely remember the benefits of your old age when he is out of the future! ”

Guo Jin, the head catcher, didn't dare to refute the face of the master bookkeeper, shrugged his shoulders slightly, and said with a smile: "Look at what you said." It's like I'm bullying young people. It stands to reason that Lord Bing Cao's level is above my head catcher, and no matter how much trouble my old Guo is, he won't make trouble for himself. Don't worry, even if I don't accept this apprentice, I will try my best to guide him, and I will never see the young man suffer! ”

"That's good, Cheng Bingcao, don't thank Guo Zhutou yet!" Dong Zhushu immediately pulled up Cheng Xiaojiu and ordered with a smile.

"Thank you Guo for catching the head for your righteousness!" Cheng Xiaojiu smiled so much that his face was sour, but he still pretended to be humble and bowed to Guo Jin.

Guo Zhutou said "don't dare", turned his body sideways, and returned the price as an elder, which can be regarded as recognizing Cheng Xiaojiu, a new colleague. Then he raised his eyebrows and shouted at the archers, helpers, and wild prisoners behind him, "What are you doing in a daze, why don't you hurry up and help Lord Cao collect his subordinates?" They were all arranged to go to the barracks, twenty people in a house, and carefully cared for. If anything goes wrong, watch your skin! ”

"Yes, don't worry!" The archers, helpers, and unscrupulous men responded in unison, like a descendant army.

These guys do not occupy the official establishment of the county government, and they can run rampant in the township by relying entirely on Guo Zhutou's care, no matter what Guo Zhutou says, they dare not contradict it. But Cheng Xiaojiu is a soldier appointed by the county commander, and his future is unlimited, so they don't dare to offend Cheng Xiaojiu, so as not to suffer from the pond fish in the future.

Seeing that Guo and Cheng, the two "adults", finally came together reluctantly, the gangsters also breathed a sigh of relief. Cheering up, he led all the more than 700 temporarily recruited villagers into the barracks, arranged the beds and buildings, and then each of them was given a piece of burlap to use as luggage and a pair of straw sandals to cover their feet.

Although such conditions are simple, compared to the original life of many villagers, it is already like heaven. Many carefully folded the linen cloth they had just received and prepared to take it home to buy clothes for their children. There are also people who touch their foreheads and squat next to the big shop covered with golden straw, lest they are dreaming. In this way, the order in the entire camp can be regarded as orderly, at least much better than Cheng Xiaojiu expected. I didn't see a single troublemaker, and even the meal that was supposed to be arranged by the yamen was more than an hour later than scheduled, and no one complained at all.

After carefully inspecting the barracks twice, Cheng Xiaojiu gradually relaxed. At this moment, his head was also dizzy, and the whole person felt like floating in the clouds, and he couldn't exert his strength. Therefore, I didn't eat much for dinner, so I took a few bites casually, and then took a leave of absence with the little archer who Guo Zhutou stayed to help him, and pulled Wang Ermao back to Donkey Hutong to report the good news to his mother.

Wang Ermao just ate a bowl of free white rice, and his stomach was only filled. was dragged by Cheng Xiaojiuqiang, and pulled out of the barracks step by step, so angry that he kept muttering, "I said Lord Bing Cao, can't you just go home by yourself?" Tell my mother that I have enlisted in the army to eat food, and it will save me from running back and forth. It's hard to have a full meal......! ”

"Eat it, you will die sooner or later!" Cheng Xiaojiu was so angry that he hit Wang Ermao's ass with his knee and scolded in a low voice. The sudden recruitment of so many soldiers in the yamen is obviously not just to guard against some small thieves. That is, Wang Ermao, who has no heart, only saw the bowl of rice in front of him, but did not think of the risks he would face in the future.

"Lord Hyocao is bullying!" Seeing that no one was paying attention to him, Wang Ermao shouted in a hoarse voice.

"you, call me Master Bing Cao again, and I will expose you in public that you are illiterate!" Cheng Xiaojiu's train of thought was interrupted, and he was so angry that he kicked Wang Ermao again, and scolded with a smile.

Wang Ermao smiled wickedly, "I originally knew three, but I was kicked by you and kicked two of them." I won't admit the word king near the left, no matter if he writes it right or backwards! ”

Being so stirred up by him, Cheng Xiaojiu didn't have the heart to worry about his future for the time being. The two teenagers talked and laughed and left the barracks together. Around the Confucius Temple, Chengxian Street, Qingyu Street, Liuli Hutong, is preparing to turn south of the city. A fast horse suddenly ran behind him, and the passer-by on horseback first turned back inadvertently, and then his face was full of joy, and he smiled and greeted while shaking the stirrup off the saddle, "Isn't that the little second son of my seventh sister's family?" Why did you come home so late? I haven't been to your house for a while, and your mothers are doing well! ”

Wang Ermao's eyes were straight when he was asked, and it wasn't until he was twisted by Cheng Xiaojiu on his ass that he suddenly came back to his senses and replied tremblingly, "Jiang, Jiang, Uncle Jiang, I, my mother and we are all okay." You, where are you busy, why are you in a hurry this night! ”

"It's okay, it's okay. I patrol the streets as usual, lest thieves make trouble. A few apprentices are waiting in front! The archer surnamed Jiang, whose eyes suddenly became better, smiled and touched the head of his nephew Wang Ermao, and then hugged his fist at Cheng Xiaojiu and saluted, "This is Cheng Bingcao, who has just taken office, and Jiang Ye is the founding disciple of Guo Zhutou in this county." In the afternoon, I heard from the brothers that there was a young hero in the hall, and I was annoyed that I didn't have a chance to see him. I didn't expect to meet you right away after I was annoyed just now! ”

He is Wang Ermao's cousin, and Cheng Xiaojiu naturally does not dare to hold it up. turned his body sideways, then returned the favor, and said politely: "The junior was just suddenly lucky and was personally examined by Lord Lin." In fact, his skills are not as strong as the brothers legend. If you're busy, just keep busy. Ermao, the two of us have nothing to hang out about, so we won't delay your official duties. ”

"Look where it goes. What official business, just a trivial matter. Now that you have become a soldier, you will not be allowed to know about these things in the future, so it is better to walk with you in a small way, so that the local villagers can recognize your face! The archer Jiang Ye took a few steps closer, smiled and walked in a row with Cheng and Wang.