June of the second year of the Apocalypse was really eventful.

An earthquake had just broken out in Yuncheng, Shandong, and soon after, Xu Hongru was accused of rebellion.

The leader of the Wenxiang Sect revolted in Xujiazhuang in advance and occupied the area of Liangjialou at the junction of Yuncheng and Juye.

Everyone supported Xu Hongru as Emperor Zhongxing Fulie, established the name Mahayana Xingsheng, established official positions, and established political power.

The Ming Dynasty sent Yang Zhaoji, the general soldier of Shandong, to suppress it.

Port Arthur will inevitably be affected.

Fortunately, the front is well prepared, and there is no risk of food shortage for the time being.

However, Yang Chengying also asked Shang Xueli and others to pay attention to the situation of grain storage.

He also wrote to Shen Degong to pay attention to the trade situation. In particular, the vigilance of the port was strengthened to prevent the enemy from attacking and harassing Port Arthur.

Of course, there is good news.

Without the disturbance of Houjin, the project progressed smoothly.

Artillery positions and fortifications at the forefront have already been built.

Secondly, the bricks of the first kiln came out.

"One...... Two...... Three! ”

Jiang Chaodong held one in each hand

The two bricks slammed together, and the two city wall bricks were still intact.

"Good!"

The craftsmen and soldiers cheered.

It is intact, which shows that the quality of the bricks in this kiln is passing, and it also shows that the steamed bread kiln built has passed the test.

"Here, let me take a look."

Yang Chengying took the brick from Jiang Chaodong's hand and wanted to see what the difference between the bricks of the city wall and the bricks of the previous life was, but he was attracted by the name on the bricks.

In ancient times, in order to ensure the quality of the bricks of the city wall, the name of the brick-maker would be engraved on the bricks.

Hole ~ have ~ virtue!

The brick-making craftsman actually took this name?

Yang Chengying frowned slightly, raised his head and asked, "Who are the craftsmen of these two bricks?" ”

"Kong Youde."

Jiang Chaodong didn't understand, and thought that Yang Chengying didn't see the words on the bricks.

"What I'm asking is, where are the craftsmen who make bricks?"

Yang Chengying was a little anxious.

Jiang Chaodong panicked at this time, and hurriedly asked people to call Kong Youde.

Soon, a shirtless and thin young man rushed out of the crowd and knelt in front of Yang Chengying.

"I beg the general to spare his life, but the grass people have not done anything."

"What's your name?" Yang Chengying asked.

"The grass people's name is Kong Youde."

"Where?"

"Cover ...... Gaizhou people's. ”

"Gaizhou? How did you get here. ”

"Back to the general's words, the grass people and their eldest brother went south at the beginning of this year and hid in Fuzhou. Unexpectedly, Fuzhou also fell, and the grass brothers could only hide in the mountains. ”

"What did you do before?"

"Mining."

"The words on the bricks, yours?"

"No, it was carved by the foreman for the villain."

The foreman, who is the manager of a steamed bread kiln, gets a little extra money.

Each steamed bread kiln is equipped with dozens or hundreds of workers, all of whom are under the management of the foreman.

After this inquiry, Yang Chengying confirmed that the person in front of him was Kong Youde, one of the "Three Shun Kings".

Unlike the average fierce general in history, Kong Youde was gifted in the use of firearms, and learned firearms technology under Sun Yuanhua. After defecting to Houjin with Geng Zhongming, he helped Huang Taiji improve the artillery unit - Wuzhen Chaoha.

"Who else is with you but you and your brother?" Yang Chengying asked again.

"I didn't ...... No one. ”

Kong Youde hesitated for a moment and replied.

actually lied, could it be that his fellow countryman Geng Zhongming is also here?

If this is the case, it is also in line with Kong Youde's character.

In the original history, he launched the Wuqiao Mutiny, seized Dengzhou, and released his old boss Sun Yuanhua.

It's a pity that he didn't live - Sun Yuanhua was executed by the Ming court.

Yang Chengying smiled: "Don't get me wrong, I see that the city wall bricks you burned are very good, and I want to reward you." ”

"Reward, reward?" Kong Youde's mind didn't turn a corner all of a sudden.

"Of course, you call your brother over, and I'm going to reward you."

"Yes."

Kong Youde turned around and called "big brother, righteous brother" twice, only to see two young men who were slightly older than Kong Youde rushing out of the crowd and kneeling in front of Yang Chengying.

"Who is Kong Youde's brother?" Yang Chengying asked.

The young man in the middle kowtowed and replied, "It is the grass people who have sex." ”

"So, what about you?" Yang Chengying looked at the young man on Kong Youxing's right.

The young man kowtowed excitedly and replied, "The grass people's name is Geng Zhongming, and he is Kong Youde's brother-in-law. ”

"Good, you guys did a good job this time."

Yang Cheng announced to the public: "From now on, the three of you will be my personal guards. ”

The general's personal guard is not only a supreme honor, but also means a bright future.

Not to mention far away, let's just say that Shang Kejin and Shang Kexi, who have been personal guards, have now led the troops alone or entrusted with important tasks.

"Thank you General for your grace!"

Geng Zhongming, Kong Youxing, and Kong Youde kowtowed vigorously.

Not only do you not have to be a craftsman, but you can also be the general's personal guard, receive monthly salary, food salary, and have the opportunity to lead the troops alone.

"Judging by your appearance, it is estimated that there is no extra family property."

Yang Chengying ordered: "Paperwork, write it down!" Each of the three rewarded had 10 chickens and ducks, 3 horses, and 1 pig. Go back to Golden State City and cash in. ”

"General Xie."

The three of them were excited.

"Get up."

"Thanks, General Xie."

The three of them got up, their faces full of tears.

Yang Chengying's gaze swept over the faces of the other craftsmen and said with a smile: "If you work as hard as they do, I will also reward you after the deed is completed." ”

"General Xie."

The craftsmen fell to their knees with joy.

In fact, Yang Chengying's words were not exactly coaxing them.

He was already ready to wait for the construction of the city to be completed, expand the dwellings, and then buy chickens, ducks and geese from Shandong and other places and distribute them to these people, so that they can have hope for their lives.

As for the question of money, Yang Chengying had already planned to go to the Wa Kingdom and knock on the bamboo pole of the Shimazu clan.

Of course, this will have to wait for the city to be repaired.

Yang Chengying took Geng Zhongming and others to the artillery position, and happened to see Peng Qigu teaching the recruits how to use these Hongyi cannons.

Sun Yuanhua watched from the sidelines, thinking hard about how to simplify the content.

When they saw Yang Chengying arrive, they all clasped their fists and saluted, and then continued to teach.

Yang Chengying nodded in response and did not leave.

The reason why I chose this time is because I have my own unique intentions.

Yang Chengying swept the faces of Geng Zhongming, Kong Youxing, and Kong Youde from the corner of his eye, and was surprised to find that Kong Youxing was very calm, while the other two seemed to be confused.

Is this the providence of the underworld?

Yang Chengying thought so, and he had a bottom in his heart.

"Do you know what this is?"

Yang Chengying pointed to the Hongyi cannon and asked them.

Kong Youde replied: "General Huiyu, yes...... Artillery, huh? ”

"This is no ordinary artillery!"

Yang Chengying raised his hand to signal, and Peng Haigu performed once.

Peng Hairpin Gu had this meaning, and immediately came to a Hongyi cannon with Sun Yuanhua, first checked the artillery, then loaded the ammunition, and finally ignited it.

Bang...... Rumble!

With this sound, the earth shook.

Like a thunderclap on a sunny day.

Yes! Yes!

All the recruits were so frightened that their legs went limp, and they fell directly to the ground.

Geng Zhongming and the other three were also frightened.

"Do you like it?" Yang Chengying asked.

"Hello...... Like. Geng Zhongming replied.

"If you want, you can learn artillery technology from Mr. Sun in the future."

Yang Chengying said in a low voice: "I need an artillery unit. ”

The three of them looked at each other and nodded silently.