Doctor Hua remained energetic. He looked at the refugees in front of him and listened to Ling Xin'an's worries. He couldn't help but cover his three-inch white beard and said, "Sir, be considerate of your parents!"

Ling Xin'an smiled bitterly and said: "Doctor Hua, please don't make fun of Ling. It was Ling who didn't think well, so in the end we still need you to deal with the aftermath."

Doctor Hua said: "Sir, you are being too modest. This is what I do. Leave the rest to me."

Ling Xin'an bowed and said goodbye and returned to the Yamen.

Fortunately, in time, as soon as the government decree of Jiangzhou Prefecture was issued, the people in Jiangzhou City responded to these decrees, especially the suggestions of Doctor Hua at the end, and immediately took action. Some exterminated rats, and some burned their dead livestock or

Instead of coveting meat, the female relatives of the family chose the fine weather and went to the Qingliu River to wash their clothes and wash their quilts. This scene has become the scenery of the past few days.

The plague did not happen, but the number of patients did increase a lot more than before. The doctors in the city were very busy during this period, and the sales of drug stores surged. I remembered what Lord Ling said that day, not to increase prices without authorization. At the same time, most of the drug stores were pregnant.

With a heart to help the world, the price of medicine is 10% lower than usual. We are so busy dealing with the aftermath of the disaster and resettling refugees. One month has passed and it is mid-March, and it is already the time when spring is full of peaches and plums all over the world.

The progress in Jiangzhou City was completely restored at this time, and everything was proceeding according to the track.

In the Zhou Dynasty, in view of Ling Xin'an's perfect flood relief and refugee resettlement, it has become a good talk all over Qingzhou. The emperor issued an order to call on the government offices all over the world to learn from Ling Xin'an, and he was successfully molded into a role model. Therefore, for

The emperor approved the demand for iron ore, but the quantity was still limited to 100,000 shi.

Naturally, Ling Xin'an wrote a heartfelt letter of gratitude to his big boss he had never met. As for whether the emperor believed it or not, Ling Xin'an didn't believe it anyway. He just needed to be politically correct and let his boss know what he was doing.

Everything he did was for the Zhou Dynasty, not for rebellion.

Although there are only 100,000 stones, according to his calculations, there are about 10,000 tons of ore. If the smelter can follow his technical requirements, the smelted iron ore will be 2,000 to 3,000 tons. Although it is not much, but for

What Ling Xin'an needs now can also solve some urgent needs.

In mid-March, Zou Wen came to report that Master Hu Bing was back. He had been promoted to a junior captain and was no longer a captain. According to the laws of the Zhou Dynasty, after a captain, he could not garrison in the local area unless there was a military headquarters.

appointment.

That night, Ling Xin'an invited Hu Bing to the government office. When the two met again, Ling Xin'an naturally treated her with the most exquisite food and wine. Hu Bing was never polite, and he sat down and feasted.

Hu Bing changed, and there was a chilling and chilling aura visible to the naked eye. Sitting there casually, one could feel the bloody aura after fighting on the battlefield.

Ling Xin'an remained silent while pouring wine and picking up vegetables, while the kitchen kept serving food.

While eating, Hu Bing's tears suddenly fell down and his eyes turned red: "Five hundred of us went, but only thirty-five of us came back alive! Including those two bastards."

Ling Xin'an was speechless and could only remain silent. He was considered a deserter at the beginning. Because the Blood Princess Hanyue was exposed and Ling Xin'an was guilty of carrying the jade, he had to flee. No one said anything about this, so Hu Bing still thought that Ling Xin'an returned as part of the army.

, and on the border troops side, a centurion named Ling An had already died in battle.

Wiping his tears, Hu Bing continued to eat. To outsiders, he was a strong-willed little captain, but in Ling Xin'an's case, he couldn't suppress his emotions at this moment.

After Hu Bing finished eating, he calmed down and asked, "Brother Hu, where have you been?"

Hu Bing said: "We were sent to be spies outside the Great Wall."

Ling Xin'an was shocked and then understood.

Going deep into the enemy's territory to be a spy would mean a narrow escape from death. It's no wonder that of the more than 400 brothers who went there, only a few came back.

Hu Bing didn't say much. Ling Xin'an could imagine that when the enemy was discovered, surrounded and annihilated at any time, Hu Bing and others went deep into the enemy's territory more than once to detect intelligence. It was no wonder that they could come back alive from such a dangerous mission.

Hu Bing has such a terrifying cold-blooded spirit. As for his promotion, it is inevitable.

"Are you going back again?" Ling Xin'an asked.

Hu Bing nodded: "The military department does not allow captains to be stationed in the government office. I have already promoted him to captain."

"who?"

"Old Huang!"

Ling Xin'an suddenly realized, and at the same time he felt a little more relaxed. Among the five centurions under Hu Bing, the ones he was familiar with were Centurion Huang and Centurion Zou Yong.

"Lao Huang was injured and lost one eye. He originally told me to go back to his hometown, but I didn't allow it. I think as long as you are still the government official, you can protect him. Zou Wen is a local staff member and can be trusted. Zou Wen is a local staff member and can be trusted.

Although our family has become a wealthy family in the past two years, it has always been relatively low-key."

Ling Xin'an nodded: "What about your family?"

Hu Bing laughed at himself: "Our Hu family is already in decline, and I am a warrior who has long regarded life as a trivial matter, so I hope they can't force themselves to do anything. If it hadn't been for the past two years, and you and I have made some money, there would be nothing to worry about."

of."

"The only thing I'm worried about is your sister-in-law. The son is only over one year old and can't call him daddy yet. I don't know if he will be able to come back this time."

Ling Xin'an couldn't help but become even more silent. Hu Bing's remarks really sounded like he was asking for help. The war between the underworld and the barbarians seems to be peaceful now, but at the end of this year, there will be a real war. Last year, we learned about the underworld and the barbarians.

They allied with each other and wanted to secretly sneak into the territory of Da Zhou to wreak havoc. However, they encountered troops like Liang Fei and were wiped out several times. At the same time, they learned that the Blood Princess had reappeared, especially the news behind them, which completely stunned them.

, everything stopped, even the other three tribes, making the border miraculously pass a relatively peaceful year.

Late at night, Hu Bing was carried home. He was drunk. After being drunk, he sometimes cried bitterly, sometimes raised his glass and shouted about his ambition to eat Hu donkey meat, and laughed and talked about drinking the blood of the Huns.

Ling Xin'an understood the mentality of these soldiers who came back alive. Although they hated the country and the family, they could only watch their subordinates die before their eyes and could do nothing. Who could dare to say that they were indifferent to this tortured mentality? If not, why would future generations do it?

There is war trauma syndrome.

Ten days later, Hu Bing left, Huang Sheng was promoted to captain of thousands, and Zou Yong continued to be centurion. Hu Bing and Lao Huang also promoted some veterans who came back alive to become new centurions.

On the day of departure, Ling Xin'an bid farewell to Hu Bing. She only said that she must stay alive.

After Hu Bing left, Huang Sheng pulled Ling Xin'an into the army's main tent and immediately bowed: "Sir, please teach me!"

Ling Xin'an quickly helped him up and looked at Huang Sheng who only had a sarcoma eyeball left. Ling Xin'an couldn't help but said: "Captain Huang Qianfu, what do you mean?"

Huang Sheng smiled bitterly and mocked himself: "Sir, there are only you and me here. Don't you know what my level is? Although I have been with Mr. Hu for the longest time, I also saved his life. Mr. Hu promoted me to a captain of thousands.

I hope that I can have a decent old law. I know my own affairs, and I am far inferior to him in marching and fighting. How can I manage this garrison well?"

Ling Xin'an said sympathetically: "Old Huang, don't belittle yourself. Brother Hu asked you to be the commander of thousands because he thinks you are reliable and trustworthy. You have been on the battlefield and killed the enemy, so you know how to train troops. As for how to manage the paperwork, Zou

Wen can help. You can leave it to him. If you don't understand anything, you can ask me. As long as you can control the soldiers stationed in Jiangzhou City, no one will dare to touch you.

I can’t help you!”

Hearing this, Huang Sheng breathed a sigh of relief in his heart: "Sir, how to write a copy? I am a rough man and I really don't understand, but it is still possible to lead and train troops. If you only do this, it will be okay."

."

Ling Xin'an nodded: "Let the veterans lead the new recruits. Do you still remember the military exercise we conducted last year? Do more military exercises if there is nothing to do, let them know the cruelty of the battlefield, otherwise they will be scared out of their wits before even killing the enemy. What's the use

?”

Huang Shengshen thought so.

"Old Huang, it's better to look for more reasons and apply for more soldiers from the Qingzhou capital. After all, there is a limit to the recruitment of militiamen, and they cannot be blatantly trained. And I believe that within two years, the world will be in chaos. It is possible to train again by then.

It’s too late.”

Huang Sheng's one eye burst out with light instantly, and a cold murderous aura erupted, which looked frightening: "Sir, do you think so too?"

Ling Xin'an nodded: "Otherwise, why would I ask Zou Wen to recruit militiamen and then continue to replenish the troops."

Huang Sheng nodded: "Officer Zou said this. At first I thought it was just to defend Jiangzhou City."

"Jiangzhou City is too small, what can be defended?" Ling Xin'an said with a smile: "We have to prepare for a rainy day!"

"I understand!" Huang Sheng nodded and responded, "I will ask Lord Zhang of the capital for this matter."

Ling Xin'an nodded and then spoke again: "Old Huang, can you give me twenty veterans?"

Huang Sheng was startled and forgot to glance at Ling Xin'an and immediately said: "Sir, yes, what do you want?"

"The kind that wants to retire but is completely trustworthy!"

"Okay, make arrangements immediately!"

Without any doubt, Huang Sheng immediately went out to handle the matter himself.

Soon, twenty veterans who had shared life and death stood in the main tent.

Huang Sheng didn't come in. He knew that Ling Xin'an must have his own purpose in wanting these people, so he didn't question it and ordered the area within a hundred meters to be cleared.

"Everyone, Ling asked Captain Huang to invite you. You also want to retire. Ling sincerely invites you to be my bodyguard, with a monthly salary of ten taels of gold."

As soon as these words came out, the faces of the twenty veterans all changed. You must know that an ordinary family of five has an annual income of only two to three taels of gold, and an expenditure of only one tael or more. So someone said: "Master Ling, you want me to

May I be your personal guard?"

Ling Xin'an said: "No, there are people who need you more than me, but I can't tell you anything before you promise me."

"Master Ling, do you need us to go into battle again to kill the enemy?"

Ling Xin'an shook her head: "I just need you to be loyal to your duties and keep secrets."

"Okay, we agree!" the veteran said immediately.

Ling Xin'an said: "Thank you all, for the next few days, you will be handed over and go home to reunite with your family. In ten days, when you go to Jiangjia Village, someone will receive you. As for the salary and so on, if you are not satisfied with anything, you can

If you raise it, someone will handle it. The only requirement is that you leave this door. From now on, no one can tell anyone who asks what you are going to do."
Chapter completed!