"Then I don't know how many soldiers Master Hou wants to recruit?"

The one who spoke was a middle-aged man named Ye Jin, with a square face, a shirt with big sleeves, a praising coat and a belt, and a cage crown on his head, which was quite elegant. He always had a faint smile on his face, which gave people a good impression, and he sat down on the top of the joy.

Gao Changgong and Gao Xing glanced at each other and replied: "This official has carefully calculated, only 20,000 soldiers and 40,000 people can keep Xuyi peaceful." ”

"Sixty thousand!"

Everyone looked at Gao Changgong in disbelief and whispered to each other. 60,000 is not a small amount.

"Master Hou knows that the imperial court is not allowed to recruit soldiers privately." Ye Jin, who was happy to be the first, frowned lightly and said.

Gao Changgong glanced at him carefully and said, "Of course, recruiting troops privately means complicit rebellion, and this official knows it." The plan of this officer is to complete the original 5,000 soldiers, and then recruit 15,000 brave soldiers from the displaced people who went north as a reserve, and my son will be happy to train a little, so that we can help us defend the city, and second, we can solve the problem of too many displaced people, and after surviving the crisis, we should dismiss them. ”

At this time, he stood up happily and made a fist to everyone before he spoke: "Uncles, now the ** is pressing step by step, attacking the city and pulling out the village, and the momentum is like a bamboo." The number of displaced people who fled north flocked to Xuyi City increased. They are our flesh and blood compatriots, the people under the rule of God, how can we abandon them? ”

happily looked at everyone with burning eyes, and then said in a deep voice: "However, the treasury is empty, and my father is also weak. The soldiers have not been paid for three months, and there is a possibility of mutiny at any time! My father was restless every time he slept and ate, and he didn't dare to slack off in the slightest, for fear that the homeless people would make trouble. But these problems are already imminent, and if they are not solved, they will inevitably lead to catastrophe! ”

Everyone nodded yes, Gao Changgong stood up straight, bowed again and saluted: "Everyone, the safety of Xuyi depends on your hands, Gao Changgong is here to ask you!" ”

"Please, there is money for money, and food for food. My father will definitely report your merits to the emperor, and your deeds will surely accumulate virtue for your descendants and let all the people admire and praise you! At the same time, he bowed down and pleaded, his words sincere, and his voice was slightly choked.

Everyone was helpless, and after glancing at each other, they agreed to the request of the happy father and son. They know in their hearts that now that the war has not yet reached Xuyi, the father and son can still ask each other with good words and courtesy. Once the war really comes to Xuyi, I am afraid that all the assets of myself and others will be lost.

The next step was to discuss the question of how much each person would contribute, and what made the ten people very depressed was that they were happy and resolutely did not want coins, except for a small amount of gold and silver, as long as rice chestnut cloth and other physical objects.

During the era of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, wars were continuous, dynasties overlapped frequently, and the economy was chaotic and declined. The rulers minted new money to exploit the people, and the proliferation of private money among the people caused a massive depreciation of the coins and economic decline. Many times, people are traded with each other in barter, or with real money.

Now that the war is approaching, the most important thing is the material, and the coin is just a symbol, and many times no amount of money will work. Happy knew this very well, so he was adamant that he didn't want coins.

When everything was settled, looking at the depressed and painful expressions of the ten exploited people, the happy father and son looked at each other, and their eyes were full of smiles.

This was something that the two of them had agreed on that night. A man lives in this world, and no matter how high and sacred his pursuit is, he must eat. In this era of frequent wars, people who join the army are more likely to make ends meet, and those salaries subsidize their families. As for what is loyal to the monarch and patriotism, it is empty talk for those who are poorly clothed and hungry. Based on this, Gao Xing and Gao Changgong decided on this plan to raise money.

He coughed happily, and then said gratefully: "Uncles, you are Xuyi's benefactor and the kid's benefactor. As he spoke, he bowed humbly, then changed his words and said with a smile: "The boy knows that if you donate so much of your family resources for nothing, you must have some complaints in your hearts. ”

"No, no, Gao Gongzi is too worried, and it is our responsibility to protect Xuyi together." Zhang Cha hurriedly waved his hand to deny.

"Xuyi tranquility is our common wish, and we have no complaints."

"That's what Boss Zhang said."

Everyone smiled and denied it.

As soon as he raised his hand, everyone fell silent and looked at him in bewilderment. A gentle smile appeared on his happy face, and he said slowly: "Your money is not from heaven, but from hard work. Let you fund the recruitment of soldiers, there are some pimples and complaints in your heart, it is really human nature, my father and I understand. We are grateful to all of you for your high spirits, but we are also ashamed of ourselves as the masters of Xuyi. ”

"Gao Gongzi's words are serious, Hou Ye's reputation for generosity, benevolence, courage and good fighting has long been like thunder, and we have to thank Hou Ye for giving us the opportunity to defend Xuyi together, how can we complain?" Ye Jin said.

looked at him with a happy smile and said, "Uncle Ye is loyal and benevolent, and the kid admires him." But the kid is still a little reluctant to go, so he wants to make up for your uncles. ”

"Oh? I want to hear about it! Ye Jin looked at the pleasure quietly, and his face did not change.

The other nine people were all a little surprised and excited to look happy, the merchant is profit-seeking, if there is compensation, the heart is also more comfortable.

He looked at Ye Jin with a happy smile and said, "Boy, I have some rich deals, and I want to cooperate with your uncles, I wonder if your uncles have any intentions?" ”

"How to cooperate? What to buy and sell? Ye Jin asked calmly.

Xing Xing shook his head slightly, and then said lightly: "What kind of business, please let the kid sell it first, but I promise that it is definitely a serious and profitable business." Happy paused slightly, and then said with a sigh: "Originally, the kid wanted to do it himself, but unfortunately the funds were insufficient, so he could only choose to cooperate with others." As for the way of cooperation, the way is mine, and the problem of funding depends on you, and we can share the benefits fifty-fifty. ”

Everyone was stunned and a little annoyed, what kind of thing is this? Just talking about cooperation in a few simple words, and dividing fifty percent of interests, is obviously insincere, and it is more like asking for money. As soon as the father and son were knocked hard by the happy father and son, everyone was very unhappy in their hearts, and at this time, happy reached out to ask for money so bluntly, which made everyone even more resentful. But because of Gao Changgong's identity, they didn't dare to show it on the spot after all.

Only one of the ten people did not show any change in his face, and that was Ye Jin. He stared at his happy face tightly and asked calmly, "Then I don't know how much capital is needed to operate Gao Gongzi's business?" ”

"Twenty thousand taels." Xing Ye looked at him calmly, and slowly stretched out two fingers. When everyone was confused, they heard two words slowly spit out from their happy mouths, "Gold!" ”

"Shhh

Including Gao Changgong looked at Xing Xing with some surprise, and said in his heart: "Xing'er's heart is too dark." ”

Ye Jin's eyes suddenly opened, the essence in his eyes flashed, and he quickly disappeared again, regaining his calm. He smiled faintly and said, "Twenty thousand taels of gold, that's half of Ye's assets, it seems that Gao Gongzi has a lot of business to do!" ”

He smiled noncommittally, looked around at everyone, and said, "I wonder if your uncles are willing to help me?" Boy, you can guarantee that what you pay today will be recouped in multiplication. ”

Everyone looked at each other, with doubts in their eyes, excitement, and helplessness.

After a while, Zhang Cha took the lead in speaking: "Master Gao, the old man is old, and he can't stand the toss. The old man invested 1,000 taels of silver, and the right should be a congratulatory gift to congratulate Gao Gongzi on his prosperous business and rich resources! ”

"I'll give eight hundred taels of silver, and I wish Gao Gongzi to make a fortune!"

"I'll give you five hundred taels."

……

"Ye is willing to cooperate with Gao Gongzi and contribute 20,000 taels of gold." Ye Jin's calm voice sounded.

The living room fell silent for a moment, and a pin drop could be heard. Everyone looked at Ye Jin in disbelief, but the latter was still solid, with a faint smile on his face, quietly looking happy.

Happy was also looking at him, a little surprise in his eyes, and a slight sneering smile on his face had not faded.

"Okay, Uncle Ye, happy cooperation." Laughing happily and holding up his palms, Ye Jin smiled and high-fived him and swore an oath, which can be regarded as a finalized cooperation.

So far, Gao Changgong's purpose of inviting Zhang Cha and ten people to come here has been achieved. Gao Changgong was about to leave everyone for dinner, except for Ye Jin, everyone else was busy shirking the family matter, and left in a hurry after saying that they invited Gao Changgong and his son. joke, after only a while, he was knocked away by the father and son for a sum of money, and if they had another meal, they couldn't vomit blood?

After eating, Gao Changgong went to the barracks, and happily invited Ye Jin to his house to discuss matters. An hour later, Ye Jin walked out of the Inner History Mansion with a shocked, excited, and excited face, and there was a feeling of sudden dream, and the happy sentence echoed in his ears: "Ten years later, we will be the richest people in the entire world." ”

Seeing Ye Jin away, he happily changed into a tight-fitting Hu suit, led the horse, left the house, and went straight to the barracks. Sitting upright, smiling happily, excited, he was really excited. It was extremely painful to have no money, but now everything is settled.

If you want to make the horses run, you have to give them grass.

That night, I had a deep conversation with Gao Changgong, that is, to borrow money from my father to improve the living standards of the soldiers and distribute food and salaries, so that the soldiers could be convinced and train hard and seriously.

Gao Changgong is not only a garrison general, but also the history of a county, and the money and grain of the government treasury cannot be "squandered" at all. Therefore, Joy came up with such an eye and reached out to those rich merchants.

When Happy came to the barracks, it was close to noon.

With the stimulation of wine and meat, and the system of continuous sitting, the soldiers trained quite hard. However, in just two days, the queue has been quite effective, and the ideas of discipline and obedience to orders are slowly infiltrating their hearts.

Happy just watched in the dark for a while, and then quietly left.

Walking on the street, looking at the smoke rising from the cooking, the innocent smile of the child, very peaceful. He sighed happily and said, "Wei Pohu is about to arrive at Shiliang, he should take those boys to see and understand." ”

Suddenly, a shrill voice sounded, and Joy couldn't help frowning and following the prestige.

"Little brute, where to run! Catch him for me and beat him to death! A duck-like shrill voice rang out, destroying the atmosphere of harmony and serenity.