The furnishings in the room were very simple, but at least there was a table and two chairs. Originally, Guo Dajing was going to sit on the kang and chat with Zhao Qingshan for a while.
"I have been leading troops outside, training, or fighting. I only found out about Brother Zhao's injury when I heard it from the craftsmen in the factory." After Guo Dajing sat down, he said apologetically: "Is he healed now?
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Zhao Qingshan shook his arm and smiled nonchalantly: "It's all healed, there's nothing wrong with it. Just don't worry."
After saying that, he added: "It's because of you that I can recuperate at home, and the workshop also pays me wages, so I don't have to worry about not having enough to eat."
Guo Dajing thinks there are reasons for this, but not entirely. After all, when formulating rules and regulations, work-related injuries are also taken into consideration, so there are some guarantees.
It now appears that the relevant security systems are still lacking and not perfect enough.
Since some preferential policies have been given to the craftsmen, Guo Dajing also wants to be like the soldiers, who will provide for the craftsmen when they are injured and provide for them in death, completely eliminating their worries at work.
Of course, we must always strive to ensure safe production and minimize such accidents that hurt people.
"If Brother Zhao encounters difficulties in the future, don't be stubborn. If I'm not at home, it's the same as asking someone to bring a message to Axiu." Guo Dajing said: "I can't guarantee anything else. Let Brother Zhao eat well."
, but it’s no problem.”
Zhao Qingshan laughed twice and said: "Axiu is already Mrs. Gaoming, and you have become Guo Shuai. I can live with it, so I don't want to trouble you."
"It's obvious to say that." Guo Dajing smiled at the Zhou family who came in Duan Shui, and continued: "We escaped from the Jianlu controlled area together, which is a friendship based on sharing weal and woe."
Mrs. Zhou poured a bowl of hot water for Guo Dajing and said apologetically: "There is no tea at home. Please forgive me, Mr. Guo."
Guo Dajing smiled and said: "Sister-in-law, please don't be polite. I just complained about Brother Zhao, who didn't tell me when something happened, or my younger siblings who stayed at home. We are not far away, and it is not an ordinary relationship. Don't think about it.
There are too many, so I don’t dare to go to the door.”
Mrs. Zhou smiled and nodded, then stepped aside, ready to listen like a maid.
She has thick hands and feet and quick movements, and she looks like a capable woman. Her face has a weathered look, which shows that she has suffered a lot in the past. She cannot be called ugly, but she cannot be called beautiful either.
"Sister-in-law, call the child over to meet me." Guo Dajing said with a smile: "I've even prepared a meeting gift for him here!"
Mrs. Zhou didn't hesitate at all, she smiled and nodded, and said: "The one I admire the most is Guo Shuai. I don't know how happy it will be to see you now!"
When Zhou went out to greet his son, Zhao Qingshan said with a smile: "What she just said is true. Especially after winning the great victory in Zunhua and capturing Huang Taiji alive, that kid will talk about you all the time."
Guo Dajing believed that teenagers were the time to worship heroes. Even without Guo Dajing, teenagers would still find their idols from storytelling and folk tales.
"Brother Zhao has recovered, let's go to work in the arsenal!" Guo Dajing said with a smile: "In the past, the workshop had no explanation, perhaps because of old friendships. But now, the regulations have been improved, and there will be no deduction of salary for work-related injuries and recuperation.
Just go back to work as usual."
After a pause, Guo Dajing added: "There is no shortage of land in Dongjiang Town now. I am going to establish another charter. Just like the soldiers, the craftsmen will be supported when they are injured and will be compensated when they die, so as to relieve their worries."
Zhao Qingshan nodded vigorously and said: "This is the greatest good deed. If the craftsmen knew about it, they would definitely work harder. You know, if you work on dangerous things in the workshop all day long, accidents are inevitable."
The accident rate in military industrial enterprises is indeed much higher than that in other industries. Gunpowder, artillery shells, rockets, etc. are all extremely dangerous things, and care must be taken in every link of storage, manufacturing, and transportation.
Guo Dajing said: "If Brother Zhao doesn't want to continue in the workshop, I can also provide some conveniences."
Zhao Qingshan thought for a while and said: "It's better to go back to the workshop. The work is not tiring, but you can earn a lot. If you go home and farm, it won't be so easy."
Guo Dajing also had the same view. Working is better than farming, as evidenced by later generations. What's more, Zhao Qingshan is still in a management position, so he doesn't need to put in a lot of effort.
Of course, for ordinary people, land is the final guarantee. There are also many people in later generations who returned to their hometowns to work in agriculture because their work was too hard and tiring.
As they were talking, Mrs. Zhou led a boy of twelve or thirteen years old in. After entering, he asked the boy to kneel down and kowtow, but Guo Dajing grabbed him first.
"It doesn't have to be like this." Guo Dajing looked at the boy and said with a smile: "Just call him uncle, don't be too formal."
The boy is a little thin and walks with a limp, but it is not serious. But his eyes are bright, and it can be seen that he is a very smart child.
"Nephew pays homage to Uncle Guo." The boy could not kneel down, but he still bowed deeply.
From the title he immediately changed, Guo Dajing confirmed his judgment. He responded quickly and was definitely smart.
Zhao Qingshan smiled and said: "The child's name is Zhong'er, and now he takes the surname Zhao."
Guo Dajing reached out and pinched Zhong'er's shoulders and arms, and said with a smile: "Eat more. When you grow stronger, you can also share some work for the family."
Zhong Er smiled, and the nervous expression on his face relaxed a lot, and said: "I eat a lot, but I have grown taller without gaining any weight."
Mrs. Zhou nodded repeatedly and said: "Since arriving in Jinzhou, this child has almost jumped half a head -" As she said that, she looked at Zhao Qingshan inquiringly.
Zhao Qingshan smiled and raised his head and said: "Children, it is a good thing to grow taller first and then gain weight."
Guo Dajing sat in the chair, pulled Zhong Er close to him, and asked kindly: "Now that you can read and write, what do you want to do when you grow up?"
"I was taught when I was young, and I have been studying for a few years." Zhou's face flashed with sadness, and he glanced at Zhao Qingshan unnoticeably.
Someone taught him that he should be the biological father of the child. Unexpectedly, Zhou married a scholar this time. Guo Dajing looked at Zhong Er with a smile, full of encouragement.
Zhong Er lowered his head slightly and said: "If it weren't for my bad legs and feet, I would join the army when I grow up, make contributions and become famous all over the world like Guo Shuai."
Guo Dajing pondered for a moment and said: "Soldiers are not necessarily the only ones who can make contributions. If you study hard and study hard, you can also leave your name in history."
Zhong Er blinked and looked at Guo Dajing, as if waiting for his further explanation.
Guo Dajing considered the words and said: "It is not some eight-legged prose or poetry, but knowledge that can be used to manage the world. Just like the weapons and equipment that the Dongjiang Army relied on to win, it contains science and truth.
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After a pause, Guo Dajing smiled and said: "First, study hard and be literate. The government will have regulations in the future, such as establishing various professional schools. If you are qualified, I hope you can study, so that you can learn how to truly serve the country.
The ability of the people.”
Zhong Er seemed to understand but still nodded.
Guo Dajing casually took out a few military tickets, put them into Zhong'er's hand, and said, "I came in a hurry, and I didn't buy you any gifts. Whatever you like, just buy it yourself."
Zhao Qingshan and Mr. Zhou quickly resigned and refused to let Zhong Er accept the money. Guo Dajing was stubborn and stuffed it into Zhong Er's clothes before standing up to leave.
"Alas, I didn't leave Guo Shuai with this meal before leaving." Mrs. Zhou looked at the people and horses going away, feeling a little regretful.
Zhao Qingshan waved his hand and said: "We didn't prepare in advance. We would be embarrassed if we left someone to eat. Forget it, let's talk about it later!"
Zhou nodded repeatedly, thinking that this was also the case. Looking at Zhao Qingshan who entered the room first, she couldn't help but sigh, this man was really the right one.
With such a big backer, you don’t have to worry if something happens to you in the future.
Zhou took the military tickets from Zhong Er's hand, and there were as many as a dozen taels. Her eyes lit up, and she felt that she should have a simple ceremony with Zhao Qingshan.
In this case, from now on, in front of the villagers, he will legitimately become the Zhao Zhou family. Otherwise, it will be like living together as a gang.
But Zhou didn't expect that today it was Marshal Guo, and the next day it was Mrs. Gaoming who drove Rong'er, Xiucheng, Sun Liuyan and Wang Gui to congratulate him.
Axiu brought a brand new bedding, two envelopes of red wax, cloth and other items, as well as wine, meat and money. This made Zhao Qingshan and Zhou very proud in front of the villagers.
After having lunch at Zhao Qingshan's house, with wine and meat, chatting and laughing, it was considered a ceremony. The Zhou family became the Zhao Zhou family, and a new family was established and moved towards a new life.
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Liaodong - country - world, the higher you climb, the broader your vision and the loftier your goals.
But if you don’t sweep one house, how can you sweep the world? Even the three prefectures in Dongjiang Town can’t be managed well, and the people can’t live and work in peace and contentment, so why should we seize the Ming Dynasty and govern the country?
From Guanglu Island, to Jinzhou, and then to the three states in southern Liaoning, Guo Dajing's experimental field is getting bigger and bigger, and policies and measures are constantly being corrected and improved in the process of practice.
What Guo Dajing had in mind may not be completely suitable for the society at that time. Therefore, he needed to try and experiment through exploration.
So far, the results are pretty good. Some problems have also arisen, which will prevent him from making the same mistakes in the future.
As for Zhao Qingshan, Guo Dajing may not be able to take care of every citizen and every family. But now that he knows and sees it, there is no reason to let it go.
What's more, he can't forget Zhao Qingshan or the Liao people who escaped from the Jianlu-controlled area with him. And that kind of simple feelings become more and more difficult to find as his status rises.
It’s rare.
The fifteenth day of the first lunar month passed, and in order to compensate Guo Dajing for being away on an expedition, he was unable to reunite with his family on New Year's Eve.
Eating well, drinking well, and walking around with nothing to do, Guo Dajing had a very pleasant and relaxing holiday.
Killing Huang Taiji and severely damaging Jianlu were a major change in history. Guo Dajing had worked hard for several years and finally caught up with this golden opportunity.
The complete reversal of the strategic situation allowed Guo Dajing to finally relax and enjoy a short but pleasant ordinary life.
Life is inherently dull, so there is no such richness and variety. But there is also fun in the dullness. Even the small talk during three meals a day makes Guo Dajing feel very comfortable.
"Mrs. Mao has chosen the location, and the palace will be built as soon as the spring flowers bloom." Fujino Hide brought vegetables to her husband and revealed the latest news. The meaning behind it was obvious.
Guo Dajing smiled and said: "There are only a few people in our family, and I don't think there is any rush to expand or build a new house. The house is too big, and if it is deserted, that would not be the case."
After a pause, he added: "Besides, Marshal Mao may not agree to large-scale construction projects."
Axiu was convinced and said with a smile: "My husband is right. We are living well now. When the war is over, we may not continue to live here, right?"
Fujino Hide thought for a while and said: "I was wrong. It's not surprising that my husband has made great achievements and was promoted to a noble title. His future residence will be either Liaoyang or Shenyang. How can it be here?"
Guo Dajing nodded and said: "Shuai Mao will probably think so too. If everything goes well, it will only take a few years for the Ping Liao and Qin Dynasties to be wiped out. If he stays in Liaodong, he will definitely build a mansion in Shen, Liao. If he is transferred back to Beijing, the imperial court will also Arrangements. Besides, building a mansion at this time seems to be about enjoyment, which is not good for motivating the soldiers."
Not to mention sharing the joys and sorrows with the soldiers, the food and drink were the same, but the gap should not be too big. Guo Dajing did not believe that Mao Wenlong could unite the hearts of the Dongjiang Army, relying only on his mouth.
Especially during the most difficult and arduous period in Dongjiang Town's history, the soldiers could still support them wholeheartedly, which speaks volumes.
Moreover, pacifying Liao and exterminating the barbarians has become a goal shared by all the military and civilians. Your ambition to build a mansion in Dalian seems to be unprogressive.
If the population is prosperous, it will be okay. In the territory of Dongjiang Town, Mao Wenlong only has one concubine and a few servants. There is no need for a mansion, a deep courtyard, a garden corridor, etc.
Guo Dajing turned to Fujino Hide and said, "My father-in-law's place can be expanded. It's up to you. Don't be afraid of spending money."
Fujino Hide smiled and said: "He has chosen a place with mountains and water, where he can climb mountains and fish. Since my husband has said it, I will build a small courtyard for him. In our free time, we can also Let’s stay for a few days and relax by visiting the mountains and rivers.”
The advantage of having so few people is that even the whole family can go there and not have a few rooms to live in. The small courtyard doesn’t need to be very big, it can be regarded as a holiday villa.
You can build a house just by looking for a piece of land, and you don’t need a license, and you don’t have to worry about illegal construction. This is the benefit of ancient times, Guo Dajing couldn’t help but sigh.
Although there are hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians in Jinzhou, Fuzhou, and Gaizhou now, their development potential is still huge.
Not to mention that the Dongjiang Army is still continuing to acquire and expand territory. Even if they maintain the current three states and resettle hundreds of thousands, or even millions, they will be self-sufficient.
However, Guo Dajing believes that carrying too many people will inevitably damage the environment, and there will certainly be many things like deforestation and land reclamation.
The land in Liaodong is vast and there is no need for that. Beidahuang, Beidahuang, has a lot of land that can be developed.
Not to mention the current Liaodong, there are only most of Liaoning and part of Jilin Province in later generations. Even if the black Jilin and Liaoning capitals in later generations are included, Guo Dajing is not satisfied and continues to advance northward to occupy Siberia, which is full of wealth underground!