Zhao Tuo hugged his arms and ran back to Gengshi Tuwu.
"Tuo, your clothes?" Zhu looked puzzled.
Zhao Tuo said while looking through his luggage: "I saw that Shejian's clothes were too thin, and I happened to have a winter coat to change into, so I gave him what I had on."
As he said that, Zhao Tuo had already put on another winter coat. Although this one was not as warm as the thickened winter coat he bought at Xianyang Market, it was still enough to protect against the cold.
Hearing this, everyone was filled with envy. Except for Xiaobai and Xiqigu, who were from better families, everyone in the room was from an ordinary farmer's family, and their clothes were just like that.
"Tuo, do you have any winter clothes? I want them too." Hei Butt raised his head over his face with a look on his face.
Zhao Tuo rolled his eyes, "No. Don't you have clothes to wear? Why do you need so many clothes? Just use them to cover your black butt."
"Yeah, my butt is cold."
Black Hips giggled, and everyone else laughed too.
Xiqigu in the corner saw everyone mingling, and his face became more and more gloomy.
At this time, Shejian pushed the door open and came in.
His face was much rosier than before, and Zhao Tuo's clothes fit him just right.
As before, Shebama closed the door and climbed onto the platform without saying a word.
"Is this kid a mute? You gave him some clothes, and he didn't say thank you." Hei Butt looked at Shejian's new clothes, and his words were a little off-putting.
Zhao Tuo smiled and did not answer.
At this moment, the sky is getting dark. Today is the day when the conscripted soldiers gather. They will be assigned to the corresponding groups according to the time of reporting and their place of origin. Tomorrow, they will assemble under the command of the corresponding commander, and then go to the real battlefield.
's military camp.
As for the soldiers who did not report on time today, they will be counted as deserters and the corresponding documents will be sent to each township. The fate waiting for them will be miserable.
It was freezing cold outside, and there was no entertainment in the house. The silence didn't last long, and someone started talking again.
"Brother Zhu, you were on the battlefield when we defeated Zhao last year, and you also have the title of Duke. The village chief should let you be our Gengshi chief."
The one who spoke was Hei Butt. He was Zhu's fellow countryman, so naturally he hoped that Zhu would do something great.
Xiaobai also echoed: "Yes, yes, it would be great if Brother Zhu became a chief. I will definitely obey the orders of the chief."
Zhu scratched his head in embarrassment, but before he could speak, Xiqigu's sharp voice sounded from the other side.
"Bah, what kind of job does a humble countryman deserve to be?"
Hei Butt couldn't help but said: "My brother Zhu also holds the title of Duke, so why can't he achieve much?"
Xiqigu sneered and said: "With the title of Duke, who doesn't have the title of Duke? I, Xiqi, are the nobles of Qin. Many men have shed blood on the battlefield for Qin. My ancestor Xiqishu is a famous general in the world.
In terms of qualifications and blood, can you lowly people who have been poor and humble for generations compare to me?"
"Not to mention that I have been working in the village for more than ten years, and no one in the entire Xiayuan Township knows my name. Even the village stingy men must treat me with courtesy when they see me."
When Xiqigu said this, he raised his chin and looked at the people in the room, and said proudly: "Compared with surname, bloodline, and experience of people, can you, the common people from the countryside, compare with me?"
"Haha, I'll put my words here. I, Xiqigu Gu, have decided on the length of this Gengshi. You all should be respectful to me from now on. Otherwise, I will take care of you when I am done.
"
Xiqigu is particularly confident, but as he said, between Zhu and Xiqigu, Xiqigu has a higher winning rate because he is a current country official and has a noble surname.
Zhu's face turned red, and Hei Butt and Xiao Bai also had angry eyes, but they didn't dare to say a word.
The elder and younger brothers on the side looked at each other and quickly complimented: "What Mr. Xiqi said is that with your surname and title, you must be very long."
A Niu next to him also nodded and kept shouting, "The West Beggar is very long."
Zhao Tuo had a clear view of everyone's attitude. Fighting on the battlefield required the unity of the army the most. If there were internal cracks, it would be the most fatal.
Now with the emergence of Xiqigu, this so-called Gengshi has just been born, and there are already signs of division. This is something Zhao Tuo, who is bent on earning a title, cannot tolerate.
Perhaps sensing Zhao Tuo's gaze, Xiqigu looked over with a frown and whispered, "Do you have any objections?"
Zhao Tuo sarcastically said: "What opinions can I have? After all, the senior officials have already decided on their own. I'm afraid the officials above can only agree."
Xiqigu sneered and said, "Huh, don't be so sarcastic. If you can have a Duke at such a young age, I'm afraid you didn't inherit it from your father after he died."
Zhao Tuo narrowed his eyes slightly, and a ray of cold light appeared.
Xiqigu suddenly felt that the eyes of the young man opposite him were a bit scary, and he couldn't help but shudder.
He turned his gaze to Shejian, who was shrinking, and shouted: "And you, you idiot, please move to the side for Nagong."
Xiqigu gave orders to Shejian, but the other party ignored him.
He stroked his short beard under his chin with some embarrassment and muttered: "When Mr. Nai becomes a senior, I will train you properly."
Hearing this, Shebama in the withered grass mat opened his eyes.
Squeak.
At this time, the covered wooden door was pushed open.
A military officer wearing armor and a red turban on his head, which represented his title, walked in.
"I am Liang Guang, the chief of Xintun Village. Are there many people from Gengshi?"
After hearing this, everyone sat up.
"Reporting to the chief of the village, all the people from Gengshi are here."
Xiqigu spoke first, with a flattering smile on his face.
Liang Guang counted the number of people in the room and saw that there were enough, a smile appeared on his face.
"Tuen Chief, my name is Xiqigu. I work in the Xiayuan Township Department and have been an official for many years. If you have anything to do, Chief, just give me your orders." Xiqigu struck while the iron was hot and showed his identity.
Liang Guang nodded slightly and said: "Since you have held a post in the village, I will leave this Gengshi to you for the time being. You will gather them outside the house at sunrise tomorrow."
"Wei, I would like to obey the command of the commander of the village."
Xiqigu looked ecstatic. Seeing Liang Guang turn around, he couldn't help but look proudly at Zhao Tuo, Zhu and others.
Zhao Tuo frowned slightly, this guy really knows how to do things. If nothing else happens, Xiqigu will really become Gengshi's senior leader.
Black Buttocks and Xiaobai on the side showed dissatisfaction, while Zhu also smiled bitterly and shook his head.
The two brothers, Long and Short, and A Niu are ready for another round of flattery.
But at this moment, the proud Xiqigu suddenly screamed: "Shuzi! How dare you bite Naigong!"
His vital parts were attacked, and he instinctively slapped Shebama on the face.
Shejian also punched back, and the two men struggled with each other for a moment.
"Oops!"
Zhao Tuo was shocked.
But it was too late now, the wooden door that had just been covered was suddenly kicked open.
Liang Guang stood at the door angrily.
"How brave you are, how dare you fight privately!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone's expressions changed.
The Shang monarch established laws that encouraged public warfare and prohibited private fighting.
In Qin, as long as you dare to fight, you are guilty. Regardless of whether you are justified or not, you will be punished.
Hearing the roar, Xiqigu was stunned. He stared blankly at the slap he had slapped on Shejian's face.
It's over.
At this time, he didn't care about Shejian, and quickly turned to Liang Guangrong and said: "Tuen... Chief, I didn't mean to do it. It was him. This guy bit me first."
But Liang Guang didn't care about this at all and roared: "Come out, you two!"
Xiqigu climbed down the earth platform in a rolling motion, while Shejian walked down slowly.
Before following Liang Guang out, Shejian turned back and looked at Zhao Tuo.
He was smiling, a smile blooming on his face that still had the mark of his palm.
This is the first time Shebama has laughed since he walked in.