Today should be a good day for everyone in Shi Jin, and it is also a day worth remembering. Not only are the food and grass available, but there are also sufficient medicinal materials, and all kinds of weapons and vests are well equipped, and they have passed through Huayin County. The battle not only wiped out the Mengsen Army, the main military force in Huazhou, but even the old rival Supervisor Meng committed suicide in the woods outside Huayin County. However, many new generals were added to the team that faced Shi Jin and others, and many new generals were added to the team. Although the territory and power were expanded, although a lot of troops were consumed, Shi Jin's benevolence was well received in Huayin County, and there was an endless stream of people joining the army. In addition, Shixia and Shaoyang Villages joined the army. Not only has the stability of the territory been stabilized, but the current situation has also provided Shi Jin with an excellent place to store grain.
The superior terrain of Shaohua Mountain, surrounded by mountains on three sides including Shijiazhuang, Shixiazhuang and Shaoyangzhuang, also allowed Shi Jin's planned plan to be realized. From then on, Shi Jin moved his headquarters from Shaohua Mountain to Huayin County, and a stable Shaohua Mountain has become the most stable logistics base for storing grain, and it is also a retreat that Shi Jin secretly laid out to prevent unexpected events. The mineral deposits in Shixiazhuang can provide excellent weapons, and the fertile land in Shaoyangzhuang can It provides abundant food and grass, and Shijiazhuang is a place for soldiers to enter the camp and train. It specializes in training soldiers in enemy-killing skills and transports various brave soldiers to the front.
Just when everything was in order, the people's lives were on track, and the markets and businesses were operating as usual. There was no disorder in Huayin County and Guanxi Town. Instead, there was peace and tranquility everywhere. On this day, Shi Jin distributed a meeting order. Li Gu, Liu Tang, Dong Xi, Hongyi from Guanxi Town, Sun Ting from Shixiazhuang, and Feng Ling from Shaoyang all gathered in the Juyi Hall .
This Juyi Hall was rebuilt from a house of the Huang family. A large flag was erected in the courtyard, with a nine-dragon flying flag embroidered with gold and silver threads. The nine flying dragons on the flag were based on the historical records. The nine dragon patterns painted on it were lifelike, as if they were about to soar into the sky. When the brothers entered the courtyard, they were all attracted by the mighty and domineering flag. They all stared up and walked. When they passed the banner, they couldn't help but secretly admire the craftsmanship of the embroiderer and the domineering power of Kowloon.
Everyone arranged their seats according to their prestige and accumulated merits. Shi Jin sat in the middle, and on the left from top to bottom sat Zhu Wu, Chen Da, Shi Qian, Yang Chun, Dong Xi, Di Yan, and Li Baicao. , on the right side from top to bottom are Liu Sanye, Gu Yanbing, Li Gu, Liu Tang, Hongyi, Sun Ting, and Feng Ling.
The two rows of people took their seats respectively. Shi Jin looked around and couldn't help but feel a little joy in his heart. He said: "It's only because of our joint efforts that you and my brothers can gather here. If this continues, I'm afraid no one can stop me." We are changing the situation,"
Everyone was happy and nodded in agreement. Looking into the hall again, so many talents gathered together, it made people feel excited.
Shi Jin said: "Life is vague and events are unpredictable. I think that a month ago, I, Shi Jin, was unknown in the village and had no ambitions. However, since I was persecuted by the county magistrate and the officials forced the people to rebel, I have taken it seriously. I have to say the opposite, but I, Shi Jin, never imagined that in just a few dozen days, I would be able to stand out, especially to have such a group of good brothers, which is really joyful. Come, come and celebrate this reunion, "
As he spoke, Shi Jin raised the wine bowl in his hand, and everyone stood up together, raised the wine bowl high, and shouted "dry" together, then raised their heads with great pride and drank freely. Down.
"It's refreshing," "It's refreshing," everyone wiped the wine stains from the corners of their mouths, looked at each other, and laughed heartily.
"Be prepared for danger in times of peace, this is what I have always thought about," Shi Jin said, putting down the wine bowl, and motioned for everyone to sit down, and then said: "Although we have achieved an initial victory now, the imperial court will not give up here. The faster their forces expand, the more anxious they will be and the faster they will take action. We cannot take any time off now and must be ready for battle. As far as the moment is concerned, there are sufficient weapons and equipment, as well as food, grass and medicine. We also have reserves, so logically we can withstand it for a while, but there is one thing missing, which is really embarrassing."
Everyone looked at Shi Jin's slightly frowned brows and looked at each other without knowing what the missing person was. Among the people present, the only ones who guessed it were Zhu Wu and Chen Da, who had led troops to fight in the past. Third master.
Although it is said that "before the troops and horses move, food and grass go first", which fully reflects the importance of food and grass, there is another thing as a pillar behind the war, and that is money. At this moment, Shi Jin threw this issue to everyone. Let's figure it out together.
Just when everyone was at their wits' end, Li Gu, who had a substantial family fortune, was the first to speak: "Master, Mo Chou, although I, Li Gu, do not have a huge fortune, I can still get away with these thousands of taels of silver."
When Shi Jin heard what Li Gu said, he immediately raised his hand into the air, stopped Li Gu's words and said: "Brother Xian, I know your situation, but this drop in the bucket is not the solution, and we We are recruiting troops and buying horses, this is the time when the lion opens his mouth. Those silver coins will eventually be consumed, and it is a temporary solution, but it is far from a long-term solution."
"If you don't have enough money and food, you can go to the state capital to 'borrow' it. The brothers will rush in, occupy the city, and rob his treasury," Yang Chun said, with pride leaping up to his cheeks, and his face turned red. Ruddy air.
"You kid, your back hurts when you stand and talk. I'll give you five thousand men and horses next time. You should go and 'borrow' some of them. This city is so easy to get. You can take it as soon as you say it, even though the people in the government Foolish, but not all of the generals below are idiots. There are many people with great ambitions. This time we captured Huayin County, we encountered one. Yang Chun, you just repelled the officers and soldiers in the mountain stronghold, but you didn't know that this city The battle in the village and the battle in the copycat are completely two different situations. There is no advantage to rely on, only real skills and many clever tricks. If you ask Gu Yanbing and the others, fighting in the streets in this city is really a matter of life and death. It's not easy to fight in Huayin County," Chen Da lamented his experience in the tone of an elder brother, and at the same time taught Yang Chun not to underestimate the enemy. Hearing this, Yang Chun nodded repeatedly, and he understood a lot and learned a lesson. A lot.
Shi Jin also agreed with Chen Da's remarks, nodded and said: "It's good to have such knowledge. There are indeed people who are crouching tigers and hidden dragons among the officers and soldiers. We must not be careless, let alone underestimate the enemy. This is one aspect that Chen Da said. In fact, there is another aspect that we should mention first. We used to carry the banner of Shaohua Mountain, but now Shaohua Mountain is used as a logistics base. Exist, we are no longer bandits, nor are we strongmen. No matter what we have done in the past, from today on, we can no longer do those things of robbing people and killing people. There must be rules in everything we do. What rules should we follow? Zhu Wu will be here In the past few days, we have compiled a preliminary law, and everything will be gradually improved. Although we are brothers, there are no rules and there are rewards and punishments, so that the whole gang can be in harmony and not in chaos."
"Moreover, we are going through such a transition now. We must never do anything that harms the interests of the people. Not only that, we also have the responsibility to uphold justice and use our own power to embarrass those corrupt officials. , to hold up a piece of blue sky for the people, so how the money can continue to come in must be reasonable and reasonable. This is where the problem lies,"
After Shi Jin finished speaking, everyone nodded. At this time, Sun Ting, the owner of Shixia Village, said, "Brother, I have a plan, but I don't know if it's feasible or not."
Shi Jin looked at Sun Ting and his eyes lit up and said: "We are all our own people, but it doesn't matter."
Sun Ting then stood up, stood in the hall, and said: "The money and food collected in the Song Dynasty depended on the people and were collected from taxes. Those doing business had business taxes and farming had land taxes. Can we also imitate this? So as to take it from the people and use it for the people,"
"Take it from the people, use it for the people," Shi Jin muttered this sentence, and felt that it was very interesting, so he said: "It's good, I'm afraid I will have to do this in the future, but at present, Huayin The county has just suffered a catastrophe. It should recuperate and reduce taxes. At present, it may be difficult to implement. I have thought about it. I am afraid it will only burden the people and it will not work. We have to find another way..."
Sun Ting felt that what Shi Jin said was reasonable, and that his love for the people was truly unparalleled in the world, and he had no objection in his heart. He sighed: "If the current rulers can match three points of our great master, the world will be at peace, and it will be easy to live." "Yes," he said, feeling happy and worried at the same time, and sat back in his seat.
But Zhu Wu stood up at this time and said: "What the great master said is true. At this moment, it is time to recuperate and recuperate. Not only to support the people of the city, but also to spread the word from generation to generation, so that the people elsewhere know that in our area Life in the blue world is so comfortable. When the people of our family are known to the world, then people's aspirations and public expectations will be fulfilled, and great achievements will naturally be achieved. At present, while we are improving the construction of the gang, we must also build on the existing foundation. conditions to create its own economic context,”
Shi Jin felt that Zhu Wu's words were very meaningful, and he was a little awakened by these words. Suddenly a thought flashed through his mind, his eyes flashed momentarily, and he said: "My virtuous brother means..."
"Business," Zhu Wu and Shi Jin said at the same time, and both of them immediately laughed heartily.
"Back then, brothers Chen Da, Yang Chun, and I were selling meat for a living in Huayin County. The scene was pretty good and the business was even better. I think we can start from here, step by step. Let’s do it and make it bigger and stronger,” Zhu Wu said, arousing more thoughts in Shi Jin.
Shi Jin's heart was surging and he said: "Not only do we have to start a business, but we also have to start selling meat and start a business involving tea, salt, silk and wine. This will not only revitalize the business community in Huayin County, but also promote the development of the entire economy. "
After listening to this, everyone couldn't help but feel that their thoughts had broadened a lot, and their future was brighter. The blood in their whole bodies seemed to be boiling for it.