Chapter 50: Preparations Before the Journey
Shaohua Mountain has successively knocked down Ouyang Shoutong and defected, and the nine-pattern dragon Shi Jin returned. Coupled with the original spear is still powerful, playing with swords in foot combat, and immediately using Ma Ling, the god horse who painted the halberd, the high-end combat power of the cottage is preliminarily formed.
The total population of the cottage is more than 8,000, which is not a small number.
Most of them are young adults, handing out weapons and training a little to be minions. If it were an ordinary bandit leader, they would definitely all be pulled into battle.
However, Wang Jin, the owner of the new village in Shaohua Mountain, pays attention to the concept of "soldiers are expensive in the fine but not in the many". It has strict requirements on the age and physical fitness of soldiers.
Except for the most elite more than 4,000 minions who entered the main battle camp, all the others were planned as a garrison series, and they were carefully divided into combat battalions, logistics battalions, medical battalions, etc. Responsible for assisting in the defense and logistics of the cottage.
More than 4,000 elites, divided into ten battalions, vary according to the actual situation.
Two and a half thousand infantry.
One battalion of pikemen, two battalions of sword and shield men. Two battalions of crossbowmen. It is mainly composed of Shi Jin, a nine-patterned dragon, Chen Da, a jumping tiger, and Yang Chun, a white-flowered snake.
Two thousand cavalry, currently only three battalions, not enough horses, the fourth battalion is not full. The spear is still mighty, and he knocked down Shan Ouyang Shoutong and led two battalions each.
At present, there are only more than 200 elites, and the guard battalion is not yet fully formed, which is responsible for guarding important people and things, such as protecting Zhu Wu's personal safety, the safety of cottage warehouses, granaries, juyi halls, several workshops and other places.
The fine works that are active outside the cottage, the village shop, the caravan is bright, and the lurkers are dark, and they are also formed into a special battalion. The name is "Di Ting". Despite being behind the scenes, there are also hierarchies, and the members of the organization are well paid.
In terms of intelligence, Ma Ling, the god colt, is in charge and reports directly to the owner of the village.
When the owner of the village is not there, the military division will take care of it.
Shi Jin returned, and Wang Jin was also ready to go down the mountain for a walk, and the cottage affairs were handled. The two apprentices Ouyang Shoutong and Shi Jin also have a clear positioning.
Before leaving, he had to knock on the mountain and shake the tiger, announcing to the outside world that Shaohua Mountain had never left.
It's really annoying to talk about.
Shaohua Mountain, since the head of the forbidden army in Bianliang City came. No longer cut the path to rob, no longer wanton looting, but to purchase from the Ministry of Foreign Propaganda. Such as grain, cloth, vegetables, chickens and ducks and other daily necessities.
There is no limit to the quantity, no deception to the people, no suppression of prices, and more money will be given to the people every time. After months of persistence and preaching by the people. The image of the bandits in Shaohua Mountain has long since disappeared, and they would rather travel a little farther, and would rather get up early and be greedy for darkness. Many of the poor people in the surrounding villages and towns would come to the foot of the mountain to buy and sell.
Only here there are no official errands who knock on the bone and suck the marrow, and there is no need to pay unfounded taxes and fees. Slowly formed the scene that Shi saw when he came in. Not only are there sheds for people to rest, but there are also cottage teahouses that provide free refreshments.
Originally, those caravans and vendors who did not dare to pass by came to rest. There were also cattle and sheep traders from the north. Sometimes a full load of goods can be carried out here, without having to run north, or to get money, and then run north again to smuggle livestock.
These people pay a small amount of money and eat and drink well. If you are sick, the doctor will see a doctor for free, and you only need to pay for the medicine yourself. There is also the protection of the cavalry of the cottage, so you don't have to be afraid of being robbed, and you don't have to be afraid of the government.
Who wouldn't want to come to such a nice place?
It can be said that at the foot of Shaohua Mountain, it will be very lively every day.
However, since Shaohua Mountain, it has not taken advantage of the situation to attack the county seat, which has caused a bad impact on the outside world. The officials thought that the strongman was anxious to prepare for war. It has caused many people to breed bad thoughts, and they are getting more and more inflated.
Isn't there a proverb called "the old woman eats persimmons and picks up soft pinch"!
The Huazhou government has insufficient troops, and there are no good generals in charge, so it can't afford to provoke Shaohuashan, can't it attack ordinary people and caravans?
Recently, there have been many vegetable farmers and small traders complaining about their grievances, and they have been found fault by bullies of so-and-so. At which intersection was he chased and robbed by the government, hiding everywhere, unable to escape, and had to spend money to do so. was even coerced by the government.
It is forbidden to sell vegetables and grain to the mountains.
During this time, the number of people trading has gradually decreased, and it has indeed caused a lot of impact. The cottage had to send a team to buy vegetables everywhere.
More and more people from the surrounding villages and towns are coming to join the mountains with their families.
What is the concept of Shaohua Mountain?
"Protect your homeland, protect your wife and children" minions will definitely shout.
What should I do if I am bullied to the head?
"Fuck it" minions only have these three words, clenching their weapons and eagerly trying it.
On the third night of the return of the nine-patterned dragon Shi Jin, the cottage launched another night attack. And it is the history of the army divided into three ways, raiding three rich households.
This time, Wang Jin heard that his brother couldn't move lightly and was alone at home.
The nine-patterned dragon Shi Jin, and the jumping tiger Chen Da led two battalions to kill Huayin County, his hometown of mercy in the past.
Knocking down the mountain Ouyang Shoutong, the white flower snake Yang Chun led a cavalry battalion with eight hundred minions to pounce on Weinan.
The spear is still mighty, and Yu Guanyin Shang Guihua led two cavalry battalions with 500 minions to break into the territory of Zheng County, that is, Huazhou City, the seat of Huazhou.
Zhu Wu, the master of the divine machine, and Ma Ling, the son of the divine horse, organized a huge transportation team. Immediately behind the three teams, they raided as they had last attacked the Twin Ridges.
The three wealthy households selected by Shaohua Mountain are vegetable farmers and small traders who complain the most. It is also hated by many local poor people in Shanzhai who grit their teeth and hate it. Over the years, relying on someone in the family to work as an errand in the government, he has been arrogant and domineering, and he has been invincible. rampant in the countryside, kidnapping and plundering people's daughters, countless.
The government doesn't care, and the people at the bottom are helpless.
No, retribution is coming, and the three-way army of Shaohua Mountain is like a tiger out of the cage.
Not to mention that the rich man is unprepared, and the strongman of Shaohua Mountain dares to raid, even if he is prepared, what can he do? It's not devastating, but the results are obvious.
Just like last time, destroy the minions who dare to resist. All the money, food, and useful supplies were plundered, and the captives were all taken back to mine. Money and food were distributed to the people, and the mighty procession triumphed in the farewell.
Overnight, the richest man who had been jumping the most recently was wiped out.
A total of more than 100,000 stone grain and more than 200,000 yuan of money have been added to the cottage.
Overnight, Shaohuashan was not powerful, and the outside world was a sick cat.
In this outbreak, the army was killed under the city of Huazhou, and the officers and soldiers did not dare to let go. Under the propaganda of some people, these news spread vigorously. The government will only bully the people, small traders, and they can't shrink when they encounter ruthless characters.
Originally, the county order of Shanghuashan was still sung, and Baozheng and other officials were scared to death. Now it dawned on me that I asked the court for help, but I didn't come after all!
It's not that the strongmen of Shaohua Mountain don't attack the city, they just don't want to.
If you really provoke the trouble, destroying three official households overnight is a lesson from the past.
Wang Jin learned about the expressions and actions of these celebrities through detailed works everywhere, and he was very satisfied, and he was relieved to leave the long house.
It took him three days to arrange the affairs of the cottage properly.
The manufacture of white sugar and liquor must not be slackened.
Blacksmiths, carpenters, etc., could not be stingy with money either.
Intensify efforts to poach talents and recruit retired veterans. Ouyang Shoutong, an old fritter who has been in the army for many years, is responsible for coming forward and matchmaking.
The bandit bullies still have to fight a dozen and kill their prestige.
The affairs of the cottage were arranged, and it was confirmed that there was no abnormal movement in Huazhou and the surrounding areas. Wang Jin led the team and quietly descended the mountain while the sky was light.
Except for a very small number of people, no one knows his whereabouts!