In the mountains near the factory area, Jin Yishan was busy training artillerymen. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

Suddenly, a subordinate came down to report: There are officers and soldiers of the guard division outside the barracks who have come to ask to see them!

Jin Yishan hurriedly walked out of the barracks...... But I got a message...... Zhang Yun was urgently summoned.

So Jin Yishan, who didn't dare to let Zhang Yun wait for a long time, hurriedly handed over all the affairs in his hand to his deputy, rode a war horse, and went straight to Chongxiao Hall with a few guards......

When Jin Yishan saw Zhang Yun, Zhang Yun was holding a map of the Qiongzhou Strait, carefully studying whether this operation was safe?

The eighteen-kilometer-wide Qiongzhou Strait has been completely blocked by the artillery units of the Patriotic Army, and logically speaking, they are not afraid of the Anglo-American combined fleet breaking in and causing trouble, and they do not have the ability to do so!

After all, more than 100 rear-loading guns with a caliber of more than 130 can completely block the entire Qiongzhou Strait, leaving them with no chance.

But this time, the Patriotic Army made a big move, unlike the sporadic ships in the past, countless cement and railroad tracks needed to pass through the Qiongzhou Strait and be sent to the Leizhou Peninsula......

In this case, Zhang Yun was a little afraid that the British and American fleets would jump over the wall in a hurry and cause huge losses to themselves, after all, their combined fleet had been swimming near Hainan Island for a long time.

But the fighter was never found......

When the guards reported that Jin Yishan had arrived!

Zhang Yun hurriedly asked him to come in, and before they met, Zhang Yun asked: "At present, we have a large batch of supplies to be sent to the Leizhou Peninsula, so can you guarantee the safety of this Qiongzhou Strait?" ”

Jin Yishan still thinks something is going on?

Seeing that Zhang Yun was asking this, he immediately replied: "Master Hou, don't worry, the more than 100 artillery pieces deployed by our subordinates in the batteries on both sides of the Leizhou Peninsula can completely send any fleet that wants to fight our ideas to the bottom of the sea to feed the fish......"

After Jin Yishan finished speaking, seeing that Zhang Yun was still a little worried, he persuaded again: "Master Hou, have you forgotten the range of our artillery?" ”

"The range of 130 cannons and 155 howitzers, both of which have a range of more than fifteen kilometers, and the Qiongzhou Strait is only eighteen kilometers wide......"

"In addition, there are artillery batteries we have arranged on both sides of the strait, so our artillery blocks the eighteen-kilometer-wide Qiongzhou Strait, and there is no pressure at all!"

"Isn't it okay to block the sea area for about nine kilometers with 130 cannons?"

Zhang Yun looked at Jin Yishan, who was full of confidence, and his fingers lightly tapped on the table......

After a long time, Zhang Yun said: "According to common sense, the British and American fleets will never come to the Qiongzhou Strait to look for abuse, but the materials we have to transport this time are too huge." ”

"So Ben Hou is a little afraid that they will jump off the wall in a hurry, and they will come over to make trouble desperately!"

"In this way, you can put down all your affairs in a while, rush to the Qiongzhou Strait as soon as possible, temporarily take charge of the batteries on both sides of the strait, and ensure the safety of shipping in the Qiongzhou Strait."

Although Jin Yishan was a little depressed, he still didn't dare to disobey Zhang Yun's orders!

Therefore, he had to say: "Since the Hou Ye is a little worried, then his subordinates will immediately put down their affairs and rush to the Qiongzhou Strait immediately......"

Coming out of the Chongxiao Palace, the depressed Jin Yishan wanted to go to Tie Niu to discuss, but then he thought that he was afraid that the old boss was too busy at this time to keep his feet on the ground, so he still didn't want to annoy people......

After sending Jin Yishan away, Zhang Yun issued a mobilization order, but this was not a war mobilization order, but among the millions of families of the Patriotic Army on Hainan Island.

A large number of recruits were recruited to build the two railways and highways that had been planned, although of course, it was said to be recruited.

But Zhang Yun didn't plan to repay the debt, but said before he went that everyone had a salary, and it was not low, at least one strong laborer was repairing roads and railways at the construction site......

Then this one strong laborer, he can at least feed his family.

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In fact, the families of the Patriotic Army on Hainan Island live most intensively in Haikou, and there are relatively few near Sanya.

In the past few days, in the major villages and towns near Haikou, the revelation of recruiting people has been posted almost at the same time, and even the salary has been posted on it......

Today is the market day in the town, Liu Laohan and his two sons picked up some prey, and also came to the town, wanting to exchange some living money to subsidize the family, after all, firewood, rice, oil, and salt all need money.

It's just that I haven't entered the market yet, but I saw a lot of people in front of me surrounding the town's billboards, out of curiosity, although Liu Laohan and his two sons were illiterate, they also surrounded at this time!

The crowd was chaotic, but almost all of them were adults, and they were not part of the literacy policy of the Patriotic Army, so they were also illiterate.

Therefore, everyone gathered around such a small piece of paper and said everything, but no one could say why......

Liu Laohan squeezed desperately, and with the help of his two sons, he finally squeezed to the innermost, but he was blind, but he found that even if he squeezed into the innermost, it was useless!

Just when Liu Laohan regretted a little and wanted to squeeze out, the crowd spread out on both sides like a tide, making way for the middle one.

The two petty officials in the town, that is, the veterans of the Patriotic Army, walked straight over, probably seeing that there was a large crowd around, and the two petty officials in the town did not delay anything......

directly opened his mouth to explain the content on the notice board to many ordinary people......

After listening to it for a long time, Liu Laohan summed up a few, the first is that the Patriotic Army is recruiting people, and those who come will not refuse, as long as they are healthy, there are no other conditions.

Of course, if you know a craft, you will naturally be given priority, and the salary will be a little higher, at least more than double that of ordinary workers......

This second is a monthly salary of 20 silver coins, but there is only one one, which requires working far away from home, even farther than from Hainan to Xiangxi!

After listening, Liu Laohan squeezed out with a frown, at this time, his two sons hurriedly greeted him, because the two brothers were on the periphery, the crowd was too noisy, so the two brothers did not hear clearly!

At this time, he naturally pulled Liu Laohan's sleeve and kept asking, but unfortunately Liu Laohan shook off the hands of his two brothers!

Instead, he calculated in his heart that a strong laborer could earn twenty silver coins a month, and this price was definitely not low!

Since the Patriotic Army has ruled the eight southern provinces, the situation in the entire south is relatively calm, so the price of grain is also relatively low, twenty silver coins, enough to buy more than a dozen stone of rice!

At this price, a strong laborer is enough to feed a family, and it can be easy to live, and even a little money can be left......

Considering that his own family did not have strong labor to serve in the Patriotic Army, there was only one family of relatives who had men in the Patriotic Army.

Therefore, although his own family can follow the Patriotic Army to Hainan Island, he has not received much care, and there is relatively little arable land on Hainan Island, so each family can only get so many acres of arable land!

It's barely enough for your family's old snacks, but don't expect anything else!

Although there is no need to be hungry anymore, people have to be fed and fed*** Liu Laohan saw that his two eldest sons were already in their twenties, but he still couldn't say that he had a daughter-in-law......

Isn't it because the family is poor?

For this situation, although Liu Laohan saw it in his eyes and was anxious in his heart, he could only try to go into the mountains to hunt a little game......

It's just a little money for game, how about it, it's impossible to let his two adult sons marry a daughter-in-law, for this, Liu Laohan is also very clear!

The original idea was to use the little girl to change the eldest son's family affairs and come back, but there was only one daughter, and the second son was also in his twenties......

Originally, Liu Laohan didn't know what to do, but now this notice has set off shocking waves in Liu Laohan's heart!

Coupled with Zhang Yun's reputation, among the common people, it is still very strong, so Liu Laohan finally made up his mind after thinking about it for a long time.

That is, to use the girl to change the eldest son's family affairs, and then stay on Hainan Island, and take the second son to serve Zhang Yun for a few years, so that he will marry his son to a family business!

Of course, if you can really make a lot of money as the notice says, then the thatched house at home can also be bulldozed and a big tiled house can be built!

If this wish can really be achieved, Liu Laohan feels that even if he dies immediately, he can be blinded!

"Ahem......"

After thinking about it clearly, Liu Laohan coughed a few times, and after attracting the attention of his two sons, he told his two sons his plan to the two sons.

After listening, the eldest son did not express his position, but the younger son agreed!

The eldest son's reaction was naturally expected by Liu Laohan, after all, if he was not really desperate, no one would want to leave his hometown.

When I wanted to flee from Jiangxi to Xiangxi, it was also because there was no surplus food at home...... Only then did he make up his mind to follow the intelligence officers of the Patriotic Army and risk his life to go to Xiangxi Bo to eat.

Although the process was very difficult and dangerous, and he tried his best to avoid the pursuit of the Manchu court, the result was quite satisfactory, at least his family did not starve to death......

It's just that what makes Liu Laohan feel strange is that the youngest son didn't object and was willing to follow him to the other side of the strait for an adventure!

You know, although you can't make a fortune now, you can at least eat enough!

Of course, seeing that the youngest son agreed to go on an adventure in the north with him, instead of staying in Hainan to fight with the eldest son, Liu Laohan agreed with relief, but as for the doubts in his heart, it was inconvenient to ask.

Liu Laohan didn't know that his youngest son, when he heard him say it for the first time, he had already made up his mind that even if his father didn't go north with him, he would go to the north alone!

A few years ago, my father, his brother and sister, as well as the old lady of the family, ventured to move from Jiangxi to Hunan, where there was not enough to eat, and the end result was that the whole family never starved to death again.

So after witnessing this process, the youngest son who knew Zhang Yun's reputation even wanted to work for Zhang Yun for a future than Liu Laohan!

If it weren't for Liu Laohan, who desperately pulled his two brothers out of caution and didn't let them join the army, why would he be like this now......

Besides, there are only a few acres of rice fields at home, and the boss will soon get married, do you want to stay here and compete with the boss for these things?

Maybe this news stimulated everyone in the town, so today's game, also bought very fast, usually need to be sold until dark, but today it was called an early day!

The father and son walked on the way home, Liu Laohan pondered for a while, or to make some words clear, so as to save the gap between the two sons in the future!

Since they are all a family, Liu Laohan did not beat around the bush, but said directly: "There are only a few acres of land at home, anyway, it is not enough for you two brothers to marry daughters-in-law, but it is dangerous to go north to do things." ”

"So, what Lao Tzu means is to let the boss stay at home, and by the way, use a few acres of land at home as a bargaining chip to marry a daughter-in-law for yourself, and you can also take care of your wife."

"Wait a minute, let's go back to the village, and immediately let your mother go and explain it to Lao He's family, and use the little girl in the family to give you the eldest in exchange for her eldest girl, as for the second child......"

"Lao Tzu won't let you suffer, let's go to work together, if there is really a notice so good, no! Even as long as there is half of the notice, then our two fathers can quickly earn you money for your daughter-in-law......"

"When the time comes, Lao Tzu promises to marry you a daughter-in-law first, so you don't have any resentment......"

During the whole process of Liu Laohan's aggressiveness, the eldest son, who had a way out, remained silent the whole time!

But after Liu Laohan finished speaking, the youngest son said impatiently: "You are always so cautious, you stopped me and my eldest brother at the beginning, and you were determined not to allow our two brothers to become soldiers." ”

"Now you look at those families who are soldiers in the Patriotic Army, and the rice fields that are even divided, not to mention the quantity, at least in terms of location, are much better than our people."

"Even now, you are still suspicious of the credibility of the Patriotic Army...... Is it necessary to always be afraid of the east and the west? ”

"This time, you just stay at home with the boss, and I will respond to the call of the Patriotic Army alone to play a rich ...... for them."

Liu Laohan was a little unimpressed with his youngest son's grievances, and in his decades of life, Liu Laohan had never seen the government talk about credibility, so it was better to be cautious about some things.

Therefore, Liu Laohan immediately scolded: "You have only eaten salt for a few days? It's already going to the sky with its tail, and you'll know when you suffer a big loss! ”

"What kind of life are we living in Jiangxi? You're fine now, the scar forgot the pain, right? ”

Regarding Liu Laohan's fall, the youngest son was not convinced, and said: "But our family, after defecting to the rule of the Patriotic Army, did not starve to death again, you have to admit this, right?" ”

"I don't understand what you suspect about Zhang Yun?"

"Look at the families of those Patriotic Army families in the village, which one is not having a good time?"

Liu Laohan couldn't think of any good reason to refute his youngest son's words!

At that moment, he could only wave the dry tobacco pouch in his hand in annoyance...... "Lao Tzu asked you to talk back...... Don't run, little bunny. ”

At this time, the eldest of the Liu family looked at the second brother who had run away and his own son, and a wry smile appeared in his mouth!

At the same time, looking at the back of the second child who was far away, a touch of guilt rose again!