"In this life, people will eventually die. But some people's death is more important than Mount Tai, and is respected and remembered by future generations. Some people's death is lighter than a feather, not worth mentioning. And as a Han Chinese, it's just that When you are in this world, you always have to do something. Even if you really want to die, I would like to be one of the former people, so that your trip to this world is not in vain. But I don’t know who Mr. Zeng would be if he wanted to choose. What kind of one?"
Shen Ao's words, especially the last few sentences, made Zeng Tong have an impulsive idea, wanting to fight to the death with the barbarians on the battlefield with swords. After this confusion, he had already forgotten the original purpose of coming. , faced with this question, he answered almost without thinking, "Of course I will die with more weight than Mount Tai."
"Well, I saw it right. Even so, does Mr. Zeng have any more questions to ask? I would like to say that instead of analyzing the severity of the matter here, it is better to go and see how the recruitment work is going. After all, it is our idea You can take it yourself, but you need someone to do it during the war." Shen Ao said with a smile on his face.
"Okay, by the order of the young prince, I will go immediately." Zeng Tong, who was said to be on a whim, agreed, then turned around and left the mansion. Only after leaving the mansion, he slowly calmed down, Zeng Tong Only then did Tong realize that he was beguiled by Shen Ao. But thinking about it again, what he said had its own truth. More importantly, he was persuaded by Shen Ao's remarks. There is no escape in life anyway. Once you die, that's it, why not give it a try, at least your journey through this world will not be in vain, right?
Zeng Tong left, leaving behind two girls, Xuefei and Bai Qiutong. Their faces under the white gauze were flushed. Although they were women, they were also people with heart and lungs and a sense of justice. Those words just now , they were also impressed, and both of them now looked eager to give it a try.
"Well, Xue Fei will naturally follow, but you can't. You have to stay in Daliang City. There are so many properties that need someone to take care of."
"Ugh..." Before Shen Ao could finish his words, Bai Qiutong started crying. Of course she wanted to go with Shen Ao, not to mention anything else, even if she could take care of him, and even face the real question of life and death. Sometimes, she thought it was worth it, proud to die together, and something that should be done.
A woman's tears are what Shen Ao hates the most. After seeing Bai Qiutong crying, he stood up and left directly. He just gave Xuefei a look before leaving and asked her to comfort Bai Qiutong. Although Shen Ao said I don't want to leave, think about how happy it is to have a beautiful woman waiting for me in my daily life. But this time I am not going to go sightseeing, but to go to war, which will kill people. How could Shen Ao do that? concession?
Shen Ao believed that Xue Fei could definitely convince Bai Qiutong. Shen Ao, who had put aside his thoughts about his children, left the house and went straight to the Guochanglong store. Even if this battle was to be fought, preparations must be completed It may be complete, which will increase the possibility of success in this battle.
Just as Shen Ao was on his way to Guochanglong, Daliang City had already become agitated because of the notices posted all over the city.
The name of Lord Zhongguo Shen Ao has a strong influence among the people. The establishment of Daqian Bank, the process of building houses to live in and building roads and houses for the people, gave many people job opportunities, allowing them to work with their hands. Change their living conditions and environment. In addition to the policy of reclaiming wasteland, tax exemption for three years and half reduction for two years, it is said that this was also what Duke Zhongguo suggested to the emperor. These things were deeply remembered by the people.
Never underestimate the power of the people.
Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it.
The expectations of life are placed on Duke Zhongguo. Now that Duke Zhongguo needs them, there is no reason not to try their best. Especially those who already have new horizontal looms at home and have woven cloth. The women who got the first batch of money even regarded Shen Ao as a savior. After learning what the notices posted on the streets and alleys were about, most of them were greeted by the men after they returned home from work. Under the influence of women, he asked them to join the army and take practical actions to support Duke Zhongguo.
The men who also expressed their gratitude and immediately agreed naturally received the gentle eyes of the women. On the contrary, some men who were greedy for life and fearful of death were scolded by the women, and the more tough ones were The women scolded them, and some even started to fight directly.
For a time, the people were all different. Whenever a fight broke out in a family, the men would often be reprimanded by their neighbors, making them unable to hold their heads high.
However, those who really feel it the most are those knights who think they are chivalrous and righteous.
Usually they think of themselves as those who fight against injustice, but in fact they are just lazy and lazy. They only know a few martial arts moves, and they carry a knife, sword or stick, etc. and go out on the street to find injustice. The reality is like this Most of the people are just hooligans, they want to live a good life and get a good reputation, but don't want to put in any hard work and hard work.
Although they claim to be Rangers, few people accuse them of wrongdoing. But this time, the word "Ranger" is written on the notices all over the street, which is equivalent to calling their names, especially the notices are very solemn. Eight characters are left behind - A great chivalrous person serves the country and the people!
This was like a tight spell hanging over the heads of these rangers, giving them an extra responsibility and an extra expectation.
The ranger was pushed to the forefront because of a notice. The people seemed to have more respect in their eyes when looking at the ranger. This kind of look naturally made some rangers feel complacent, and they were proud to be one of them. And proud.
Similarly, some rangers feel great pressure. They just don't want to do physical work and are afraid of being accused of idleness, so they just get the name of ranger. In fact, they are not only indifferent to work, but also greedy for life and afraid of death. .This time I have to fight with the barbarians and fight to the death, so what’s the point of doing such a good job?
Later generations said that practice is the only criterion for testing truth.
The real and fake rangers have been exposed because of these notices. Anyone who takes the initiative to sign up for Daqian Bank and Guochanglong as a ranger will naturally receive the love of the people. But similarly, those who are afraid of death Rangers, those who dare not sign up are looked down upon by the common people, and some are even ostracized. They are not respected by the surrounding people, and some of them have their rented houses bombarded.
This is the power of the people. A king always underestimates and ignores them, but at critical moments, they are a group that can exert overwhelming momentum. It is also the most powerful force in every empire and dynasty.
But no matter what the attitude of the people is, in fact there are still very few real applicants among the rangers. After all, there are still too few people who are willing to sacrifice the greater self to fulfill the small self. Just like the saying left by the old people As the saying goes, husband and wife are like birds in the same forest, and in times of crisis they fly apart.
One day passed, and the actual number of applicants was less than two hundred. This included some people who signed up impulsively because of their enthusiasm. In fact, they started to regret it when they calmed down after signing up. .
The results were reported to Shen Ao's ears. Shen Ao, who had just returned from Guochanglong to the Zhongguo Duke's Mansion, was not surprised. He had never thought that he could command everyone with just one righteousness. Once his domineering aura was revealed, others Just falling to the ground, kneeling down and calling yourself the master does not exist at all in real society.
What's more shameful is that at this time, Shen Ao only showed that he was talented and talented in business. As for leading troops in war, I'm afraid not many people would think highly of a seventeen-year-old boy as their commander-in-chief.
Having been mentally prepared for a long time, he no longer felt anxious. After listening to the reports from Zeng Tong, guards Shi Lei, Feng Xun and others, Shen Ao smiled brightly and came to the table. He wrote the second notice by himself. When the writing was dry, After that, he handed it to the three people and said: "Get someone to copy it immediately and post it early tomorrow morning. Make sure everyone in Daliang City knows it."
Even after being prepared, Shen Ao had a countermeasure, and it still came down to the same word - money.
The wages of avarice is death.
This is true for all animals, not to mention humans. Otherwise, there would be no saying that money can make the devil push the grindstone, and money can make the grindstone push the ghost.
The second notice focused on the treatment of rangers. That is, every ranger who signs up to join, once he goes into battle, will be rewarded with ten taels of silver for killing one barbarian. The result will be accumulated, that is, he will get one hundred taels for killing ten people. If you kill a hundred people, you will get a thousand taels, and there is no upper limit.
If you kill a barbarian centurion, you will be rewarded with a hundred taels of silver; if you kill a barbarian captain of a thousand taels, you will be rewarded with a thousand taels of silver. Don't care about the killing process, only look at the result of the killing. You only need to bring the enemy's head to prove the opponent. With identity items as a supplement, you can directly exchange silver coins without default.
This is the excitement of the money. But at the same time, what reassures the ranger is that the notice also solemnly states that even if you sign up to go to the barbaric land, if you feel that the opponent is too strong to be an enemy, you can evacuate at any time. Will be subject to the slightest military punishment.
In other words, no one will order them to do anything during the war. If they can't win, they just leave. There is no guilt in escaping.
This protects the life safety of the rangers to the greatest extent. Take action when you have the opportunity, and leave when you don't have the opportunity. As soon as this loose policy came out, many rangers were really tempted. It's just a pity that the notice also said at the end, The rangers need to bring their own food and supplies for the trip. Otherwise, all the rangers will have to sign up to participate. The worst thing is that eating and drinking is just a trip, right?
This last item was forced to be added by Shen Ao. Without this item, I don’t know how many people who are eating and drinking would be hiding in it. The increase in expenses is nothing to Shen Ao who is not short of money. Really What worried him was whether the presence of these rat droppings would ruin a pot of soup?
