Chapter 14: If you want to join the rebel army, do it yourself!
In April of the 12th year of Zhengzheng, Liu Futong officially revolted, and then the Red Scarf Army of the White Lotus Sect set off a wave of destruction of the Yuan Dynasty.
At this time, there was still more than half a year before the Red Turban uprising.
"Then what should we do? We can't wait here to eat and drink, right?" Zhu Chongba said.
The twenty-odd people had no problem eating, drinking, and spending money. What Zhu Chongba was afraid of was that as time went by, people's hearts would become scattered.
"Brother, according to the rumors I heard, Han Shantong and others from the White Lotus Sect should raise their troops as early as next spring. Let's take advantage of this time to recruit troops here, train and fight, and wait until the White Lotus Sect raises their troops, then we can raise the troops.
Go and join, why aren't you given a general?" Zhu Qiwu said.
No matter how big or small the rebel army is, they all belong to the soldiers who charge into the battle. They are nothing more than big or small.
But if you have the title of general, you are equivalent to a partner in the rebel army and belong to the proper leadership class.
Although the White Lotus Sect has not yet raised an army to revolt, it will not deviate from this rule.
When Zhu Chongba and others heard this, they immediately felt that it made sense.
"General? If we don't know each other, why should we give him a general?" Zhu Chongba still said with some concerns.
"Why? Of course it's because of this!"
Zhu Qiwu patted the steel knife on his waist and said very calmly.
"Then tell us quickly, what should we do specifically?" Zhu Chongba nodded and continued to press.
Zhu Qiwu's series of arrangements made them go smoothly. Zhu Chongba felt that no matter what he did, he could not do without his younger brother's advice.
"Brother, this is not difficult!"
"There have been years of famine and there are refugees everywhere. We can renovate this ruined temple, give it the name of a temple, give out some porridge, recruit the surrounding refugees, and select the young ones among them to join!"
"In this way, we will gradually have men and horses, and then we will continue to plunder a few bullies and powerful men. By then we will have money and food, and our soldiers and horses will be strong!"
"When the White Lotus Sect raises their troops, it won't be easy for us to become a general or something like that!"
As soon as Zhu Qiwu finished speaking, Zhu Chongba and others were surprised and happy.
They never thought that there was such a way.
"Qiwu, you really spoke to my heart!" Zhu Chongba slapped his thigh and said with a grin.
They now have money, food, knives and guns in their hands!
If he just went to join some miscellaneous rebel army, Zhu Chongba would really be a little unconvinced.
Now when I hear Zhu Qiwu's plan, I feel like I was enlightened.
In other words, the situation has been opened up.
"Qi Wu, what you said is great!" Tang He agreed with a thumbs up.
"Yes, in this case, let's get some more armor weapons, and everyone can wear a set of iron armor. That would be so majestic!" Xu Da also followed up and said.
Zhou Dexing and others also unanimously agreed with Zhu Qiwu.
"Haha, since everyone agrees, let's make a decision and change this earth temple into a temple first!" Zhu Chongba made the final decision.
They now have several cartloads of gold and silver in their hands, and repairing a dilapidated temple is not a simple matter.
Zhu Chongba first led people to dig several cellars in the ruined temple courtyard, and then hid all the gold, silver, jewelry, grain, cloth, etc., and then took out another hundred taels of silver to go to Haozhou City to purchase iron pots and Buddhist rituals.
Utensils are considered necessary items for preparing to open a temple.
When everyone was buying these temple items, they happened to encounter the Haozhou officials who were searching the city for the murderer of the "Diao Family Extermination Case".
In Haozhou City, there are places such as the Goulan tile shop, the secret door of the flower tower and the cockfighting and gambling den.
Anyone who was suspicious was taken away and tortured.
When Zhu Chongba and the others saw the government arresting people in groups in Haozhou City, they immediately broke out in a cold sweat.
Xu Da, Tang He and others all looked at each other with fear in their hearts.
Several people secretly thought: Brother Qiwu is right. Once the Diao family's money is divided, they will definitely have their lives to take it and not spend it!
When the poor suddenly become rich, who wouldn't want to come to Haozhou City to have a good time, fight cocks and dogs, eat wine and make money, and look for flowers and willows? That is an absolute must-have.
And all the people arrested by the Haozhou government were from here.
"Okay, stop looking and go back quickly."
Zhu Chongba said something to a few people and hurried away in his carriage.
Although the inspections in Haozhou City were strict, there was no doubt about the monks and craftsmen who wanted to renovate the temple.
After all, no one would have thought that... the first expense of the notorious "Forty Thieves" after making a fortune was to build a temple.
Even if you tell the truth about this kind of thing, no one will believe it.
Zhu Chongba and his party from Haozhou were in danger.
After they came back, they admired Zhu Qiwu again.
"Qiwu, you are really the reincarnation of Zhuge Kongming, your calculations are so accurate!" Tang He boasted to Zhu Qiwu as soon as he came back.
Xu Da, Zhou Dexing, etc. are also the same.
Zhu Qiwu was confused and asked Zhu Chongba: "Brother, what is going on?"
Zhu Chongba told Zhu Qiwu what he had seen and heard in Haozhou City.
"Oh, I see, what did I think it was?" Zhu Qiwu smiled nonchalantly.
After a major case, you must take a break from the limelight.
Xu Da, Tang He and others lacked experience and knowledge and did not think of this at the time.
However, Zhu Qiwu was a man who had the advantage of being well-informed. It would be too shameful if he did not know this truth.
Such trivial matters are not worth mentioning to Zhu Qiwu now.
He glanced at the carriage that Zhu Chongba and others were driving back.
"Brother, have you bought everything we want?" Zhu Qiwu asked.
Zhu Chongba pointed to several large carriages behind him and said very proudly.
"Everything has been purchased. Our Longxing Temple will be opened soon!"
At Zhu Qiwu's suggestion, the temple to be built soon was named "Longxing Temple".
Zhu Chongba and others all thought...this is really a good name. It is both dragon and happiness, and it can definitely bring good luck.
"That's good. When we build Longxing Temple, we will immediately open a porridge shop to attract refugees!" Zhu Qiwu was also very happy.
Now my sign-in reward has been slightly improved, which is definitely a good sign.
"Eh? Qiwu, what is this drawing in your hand?" Zhu Chongba suddenly asked.
Ever since he came back, Zhu Qiwu had been holding a piece of paper in his hand, and he didn't know what he had drawn on it.
"Brother, this is the blueprint I drew. Our construction of Longxing Temple is based on this." Zhu Qiwu handed the blueprint in his hand to Zhu Chongbadao.
"Qiwu, can't we understand?" Zhu Chongba took it and took a look, and was immediately confused.
This drawing drawn by Zhu Qiwu uses the contour markings of later generations and includes all the strategic points around Longxing Temple. Naturally, the drawing is a bit complicated, and it is normal that Zhu Chongba cannot understand it.