Early the next morning, several principals gathered the displaced people together and announced the news to them. For most displaced people, it is quite exciting to know that they will not freeze to death or starve to death, and that they will also have land to plant and work to do. For the few displaced people who had to leave, they were not panicked or resented by this. After all, they will also get food and money to go home, and although the journey home is full of dangers, at least there is hope. Moreover, they now have a bitter hatred with these natives, and although they are not capable of revenge, they are also unacceptable to let them do things for these enemies.

Subsequently, Zhang Weixin and others also came out to make an appearance in front of the displaced people and comforted them. At the same time, Zhang Weixin also emphasized to those displaced people who were about to be expelled: "Zhang is here to say two things to you, I hope you can remember." First, you can come to seek revenge on your brothers at any time. Second, after receiving the food and travel money, you must leave the jurisdiction of the Youdu Mansion within three days. If, three days later, you find that you and others are still appearing within the scope of the Youdu Mansion, then don't blame the brothers of X and X for being unkind. When the time comes, you will be sent to the government for punishment on charges of banditry and fellow party members. A certain brother will give each of you a portrait to compare, so don't think you can fool around. ”

After Zhang Weixin finished speaking, he returned to the big wooden house, discussed with several other brothers, and decided to divide the troops into two ways. Zhang Weixin took Yang Xin, Zheng Zhiwei, Zeng Zhilin, Tang Chao, and the main force of the first squadron down the mountain and returned to the "Jingyuan". Qian Yuanshan and Liang Ziyue stayed in the valley with their own personal guards, as well as two squads and radio stations led by Wang Baoshan, deputy squadron of the first squadron.

Qian Yuanshan's task has several aspects, one is for Qian Yuanshan and Wang Baoshan to evaluate and screen the existing young and strong among the displaced people, and provide a source of soldiers for the third squadron of the Flying Dragon Pioneer Battalion that is about to be formed. Second, Liang Ziyue examined these candidate soldiers and registered them. The third is to provide security protection for the displaced people, in case the displaced people who have been driven away or the few scoundrels who have burned grain and escaped come back to make trouble.

After making up his mind, Zhang Weixin reported the decision to "Jingyuan" through the radio. Zhang Weixin and the others agreed with the committee, and Wang Kunjun also said that the corresponding manpower had been arranged for the mountain, and that grain and other daily necessities would be delivered to the mountain starting the next morning, and that the mountain would need to send people out to lead the way. In addition, for the more than 10 orphans mentioned by Chen Tiezhu, the committee also asked Zhang Weixin to take them down the mountain with him according to Zhang Xiaofei's suggestion, so as not to suffer in the mountains again.

After receiving the reply that "Jingyuan" would send food and other items the next day, Zhang Weixin and others felt much more at ease. After asking the committee to send more materials for the construction of the temporary camp, Zhang Weixin sent Gu Anjia to return to the "Jingyuan" immediately to lead the way for the transportation team.

Gu Anjia agreed, and Zhang Weixin and the others also began to get busy. Considering that most of these displaced people would have to continue to live in the mountains before the team purchased the new land, Qian Yuanshan and other left-behind personnel may have to stay here for a while. Therefore, in addition to the soldiers who were responsible for the vigilance task, the other soldiers of the 1st Squadron, under the leadership of Qian Yuanshan, Zeng Zhilin and others, cut down a lot of trees of suitable thickness from the mountain to prepare for the construction of temporary houses.

While Qian, Zeng and others were busy, Zhang Weixin took Liang Ziyue, Zheng Zhiwei, Yang Xin and others to go around the valley where the displaced people lived. First, it is convenient for Yang Xin to draw a map of the terrain and personnel distribution here, so that it can be managed in the future. Second, it is also to have some contact with the displaced people, so that Liang Ziyue can be familiar in front of them, so as to facilitate the review work in the future.

After a few people walked around the camp camp for a while, they found that Chang Shengjun was sitting in front of a small courtyard surrounded by tree branches not far away, presumably his home, and he was talking to a half-grown boy beside him while tinkering with something in his hand. Because he had a relationship yesterday, and he almost started with him because of a misunderstanding, Gu Anjia focused on introducing him, so Zhang Weixin was very interested in this Chang Shengjun, so he took everyone to his house.

Chang Shengjun's mind was on the object in his hand at this time, and he didn't notice Zhang Weixin and others coming, but the half-grown man next to him reminded him that he noticed that a guest was visiting. Chang Shengjun looked up and found that it was Mr. Zhang, who decided the fate of the homeless people, so he hurriedly put down the objects in his hand and got up to greet him. ,

When he came closer, Chang Shengjun took the lead and said, "I've seen Mr. Zhang below, is there anything I need to do?" ”

Zhang Weixin returned the salute and said, "Chang Zhuangshi doesn't have to be polite, Zhang is just walking around, nothing important." If Chang Zhuangshi is free, Zhang wants to chat with Chang Zhuangshi. ”

Chang Shengjun saw Zhang Weixin's relaxed and natural expression when he spoke, so he put his mind at ease and said: "I am an idler myself, and the most important thing is idleness. It's just that the humble house is ugly, I'm afraid the hospitality is not good, and I hope Mr. Zhang doesn't mind. ”

Zhang Weixin waved his hand and said, "Zhang has always only cared about the person he chats with, but he doesn't care about the location of the chat. ”

Hearing Zhang Weixin say this, Chang Shengjun was no longer polite, and stretched out his hand to ask, "Mr. Zhang, please." ”

After speaking, Chang Shengjun led Zhang Weixin and others to the gate of the small courtyard, pushed open the courtyard gate tied with branches, and came to the courtyard. The small courtyard is not big, but it is very clean, and it can be seen that the host is a diligent person. The three thatched houses are built facing the sun, which should be the residence of Chang Shengjun's family. Chang Shengjun led Zhang Weixin and the others into the middle room, and after entering the room, he asked Zhang Weixin and the others to sit down, and shouted to the east room: "Lady come out quickly, there is a distinguished guest coming to the door." ”

Before Chang Shengjun's words fell, the door curtain of the east room was lifted, and a middle-aged woman walked out of it, followed by two children. One of them was the half-grown boy who was talking to Chang Shengjun at the gate of the courtyard just now, and he looked thirteen or fourteen years old. The other was a little girl, eight or nine years old. Presumably this is Chang Shengjun's wife and children.

Chang Shengjun's wife looks a little restrained, thinking that she has never seen much of the world, and she is a typical housewife. Under Chang Shengjun's introduction, she timidly saluted Zhang Weixin and the others, and then stepped aside, feeling that she didn't even know where to put her hands and feet. On the contrary, her children were more courageous, and they stared curiously at Zhang Weixin and others from beginning to end. Her son even became interested in the flintlock pistols in the hands of the guards, and if it weren't for the fear of his father's blame, he might have come over to ask the guards for advice.

Chang Shengjun's wife should not be used to communicating with outsiders, so after pouring a few cups of hot water for Zhang Weixin and others, she pulled her daughter back to the east house and never came out, leaving only Chang Shengjun's father and son chatting with the guests.

After the two sides said a few polite words that were not nutritious, Zhang Weixin asked about Chang Shengjun's life experience. Chang Shengjun naturally knows everything and speaks endlessly, telling his experience of farming when he was young, and later serving in the army for many years, and how he retired due to injury and returned to his hometown.

Through Chang Shengjun's narration, Zhang Weixin had a general understanding of this person's personality characteristics, and was very interested in his military experience, and felt that if this person could really serve the crossing team, he could let him participate in the construction of the Flying Dragon Pioneer Battalion, which would definitely make the Pioneer Battalion more suitable for this era. And this person is upright and frank, let him lead the team without fear that he has bad intentions and conspiracies.

Thinking of this, Zhang Weixin came up with the idea of recruiting this person for the "Dongshan faction". According to the original Jihua, the crossing team only planned to select some strong and strong young men from the displaced people to establish the third combat squadron of the Flying Dragon Pioneer Battalion, and did not want to promote middle and senior commanders from it.

However, although Zhang Weixin had the intention of soliciting, he did not show it immediately. After all, he had only known this handsome and strong man for a day, and he would not let the other party know his intentions until he completely figured out the details of the other party. Moreover, it is not up to him to decide to let this person hold a higher position, and this needs to be discussed with Wang Kunjun and other committee members and people from the military department. What Zhang Weixin has to do now is just to probe the other party's tone and see what he thinks about his future.

So, in the process of chatting, Zhang Weixin consciously introduced the topic of Chang Shengjun's future life plans, and said: "According to Zhang's estimate, Chang Zhuangshi and other displaced people may have to live in the mountains for about a month, and only at the end of the first month and early February can the brothers buy new fields before they can live in the mountains. Before that, I don't know what Chang Zhuangshi's plans are? Do you want to stay in the mountains all the time to spend time, or go down the mountain to take a walk, take a look, and learn about the customs and customs of Youzhou. ”,

Before Chang Shengjun could answer, his son had already preemptively said, "Dad, let's follow Zhang Qiye down the mountain to have a look." It's been more than half a year since I've been here, and I haven't left this valley for two miles, and I can't remember what those big town stores look like. ”

Chang Shengjun was obviously very unhappy with his son's interjection, and scolded: "Adults are chatting, what are you talking about, go to the house to accompany your mother." ”

After training his son, Chang Shengjun apologized to Zhang Weixin again: "The mountain child doesn't understand the rules, which makes Mr. Zhang smile." ”

Zhang Weixin smiled and waved his hand, and said, "It's not in the way, it's not in the way." Children are all lively, and they have been trapped in this mountain for more than half a year, so they naturally want to go out for a walk. I don't know how old Ling Lang is this year, what is his name? ”

Chang Shengjun saw that Zhang Weixin did not blame his son for interfering, but showed affection, so he didn't drive his son away again, and replied: "The dog's name is Chang Mao, lush Mao." This name was given by a staff member of a senior official when I was in the army. He is fourteen years old this year, and he is already half a child, so it is time to contribute to the family. But this kid only knows how to play around all his life, and he doesn't learn any serious ability. ”

Zhang Weixin knew that the ancients generally reported a fictitious age when they reported their age, saying that they were fourteen years old, but the actual age was probably thirteen years old. If you put it before the crossing, a child of this age has just entered junior high school, and it is still far from entering social work. But in the eyes of this handsome and strong man, a son of this age has reached the age when it is time to share the family's worries.

Zhang Weixin sighed in his heart about the changes of the times, and then found a problem, or an interesting coincidence. He found that the name of this little guy was the same as the name of a figure in history, except that this character would not be born until 400 years later, and he was Chang Mao, the son of Chang Yuchun, the founder of the Ming Dynasty. This Chang Mao of the Ming Dynasty was also a general at that time, although there are few records and mediocre achievements in the official history, but he was specially written in the commentary.

Chang Shengjun's son has the same name as him, which is really interesting. Could it be that God is hinting at himself, and this little guy will also become a famous player in the future. However, in the official history, Chang Mao's fame is far less than that of his father Chang Yuchun. Could this mean that this ever-born handsome and strong man is the Chang Yuchun of this era? However, no matter how you look at it, this lame black-faced man, he is not like the majestic General Chang described in the official history and storytelling. The only similarity between the two of them is that they both have the surname Chang.

Thinking of this, Zhang Weixin couldn't help but smile secretly, feeling that his imagination was too rich. It's just a matter of renaming by chance, but it was extended to such a broad line of thought by myself. He subconsciously shook his head, driving these nonsensical thoughts out of his brain.

As a result, his action made Chang Shengjun mistaken, thinking that he had said the wrong thing, so he explained: "Mr. Zhang is from the city, and his family is quite solid, so naturally he can't understand the life of ordinary people like Zaixia." In this life, I have suffered all kinds of hardships, and I know how difficult it is to survive in this world. Now that I'm forty years old and lame again, who knows how long I can support this family. That's why I hope that my children can learn to be self-reliant as soon as possible, so that the whole family can only starve to death when they can't do anything. ”

Zhang Weixin didn't expect that a subconscious action of his own would make Chang Shengjun sigh so much. However, what the other party said is also the truth, which can be seen from the experience of Xie Tian and others. Moreover, from Chang Shengjun's words, Zhang Weixin also found the best reason for him to be willing to join the team - for the sake of the family and children to live a better life in the future and no longer suffer from poverty.

So, Zhang Weixin first comforted Chang Shengjun, and then persuaded him that for the sake of the future of himself and his children, he should let his son learn some skills that can live in the future.

Chang Shengjun naturally hopes that his son can learn and excel in the future, but with his current conditions, he really does not have the ability to create this learning condition for his son. Therefore, he had to say to Zhang Weixin: "I don't want my son to learn and study like Mr. Zhang said, but now it can almost be said that he is poor, and even the food and clothing of the whole family cannot be guaranteed, so how can he let Chang Mao, a child, study and learn skills." ”,

Zhang Weixin wanted his words, and immediately said: "If you want to say that you don't have a chance before you meet Zhang, that's it." However, now that Chang Zhuangshi has met Zhang, this opportunity will naturally be available. ”

"What did Mr. Zhang say about this?" Chang Shengjun was firmly attracted by Zhang Weixin's words and asked eagerly.

Zhang Weixin said: "Chang Zhuangshi should remember that Zhang said yesterday that he would take away and raise more than ten orphans among the homeless people. ”

"Yes, Mr. Zhang did say so yesterday," Chang Shengjun said with understanding, "isn't the raising that Mr. said just to give them a full meal?" ”

Zhang Weixin nodded and said: "Of course, the brothers of XX and XX don't want these orphans to grow up and only farm and herd cattle, what they want is someone who can help them carry forward their family business in the future and have a certain amount of talent." ”

Chang Shengjun already fully understood what Zhang Weixin meant, but he was still a little hesitant and asked hesitantly: "However, what Mr. Zhang said yesterday was to raise orphans, and Chang Mao's parents are still alive." ”

Zhang Weixin waved his hand when he heard this, and said: "Yesterday, it was because that Chen Zhuangshi mentioned the orphans here, and if he wants to answer his question, he naturally wants to focus on the orphans, but this does not mean that he will only raise orphans." For those who are gifted and have a good temperament, they can be included as long as the conditions are right. If Chang Zhuangshi is willing, he can let him go down the mountain with those orphans to study and learn skills. ”

Zhang Weixin's words made Chang Shengjun both surprised and delighted, and what Zhang Weixin said, the reason for doing this is also very sufficient and reasonable, so that he has no reason to doubt. Therefore, Chang Shengjun immediately said that he was a hundred willing. Moreover, I also asked Zhang Weixin not to be polite when educating Chang Mao, he should be beaten and scolded, and he would never have any opinions. After speaking, Chang Shengjun also called his wife out, and the two thanked Zhang Weixin together, and asked Chang Mao to kowtow on the spot, perform a bowing ceremony, and determine the status of Zhang Weixin and his master and apprentice.

After worshipping the teacher, Zhang Weixin told Chang Shengjun that if nothing happens, he will go down the mountain tomorrow or the day after tomorrow and return to Liangxiang City. At that time, he will take Chang Mao with him, hoping that Chang and his wife can pack their luggage for Chang Mao.

Mr. and Mrs. Chang said that there was no problem and that they would not miss the time when Mr. Zhang went down the mountain.

After deciding on this matter, Zhang Weixin and Chang Shengjun chatted for a while, then left Chang's house, and continued to patrol the camp accompanied by Chang Shengjun. During this period, in order not to arouse Chang Shengjun's suspicion, Zhang Weixin chose two other boys who were about the same age as Chang Mao and looked more intelligent and smart, and asked them to join in the cultivation of Jihua. In this regard, the parents of the children are naturally grateful.

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