Zhang Liang usually calls Big Hei Lao Hei or Da Hei. Only then did Jin Feng realize that Big Hei's name was Tieniu.
"real?"
The two veterans of the Iron Forest Army were still a little skeptical.
On the way here, they had heard Zhang Liang and Hei Daguo talk about the battle in Qingshui Valley, and they had already admired this gentleman in their hearts.
But they didn't expect that the so-called Mr. Jin was so young and weak.
"What Tieniu said is true. I stayed with you during the entire battle."
Zhong Wu walked in from the outside and happened to hear the conversation between several people. He quickly said: "If it weren't for Mr. Jin, the Tielin Army would have been doomed this time."
Both veterans knew that Zhong Wu was one of Qing Huai's most trusted personal guards, so the veterans naturally did not dare to doubt what he said.
"The villain pays homage to Mr. Jin."
Dazhuang and Iron Hammer immediately knelt down on one knee and performed the highest military etiquette on Jin Feng: "This villain is short-sighted. Please punish him."
"It's okay, get up."
Jin Feng waved his hand casually.
"You two are living in poverty, but you don't believe me."
The big black man said angrily: "Three hundred coins a month, what kind of good man can't be found?
If Qinghou hadn’t known that life was not easy for the brothers after they came back and asked sir to help take care of them and find a job for the brothers, do you think Liangzi and I would come to you after we had enough to eat?"
"Thank you, Brother Tieniu."
The two of them quickly bowed and apologized to the big black man.
"Why are you thanking me? It's not like I'm giving you wages?"
The big black man kicked one of the veterans: "You should thank Mr. Jin."
"Thank you Mr. Jin."
The two of them quickly saluted Jin Feng.
"You're welcome. Just work hard from now on."
Jin Feng smiled and helped the two of them up, while taking a deep look at the big black man.
His name and appearance are both silly, but his mind turns out to be quite lively.
You can obviously say things on the road, but you have to say them in front of Jin Feng.
A simple sentence not only won over the hearts of the two veterans, but also created a wave of goodwill in front of Jin Feng.
As expected of someone who has opened a shop before, he can talk much better than Zhang Liang.
Jin Feng was not disgusted with the big black man's little thoughts, but was actually a little pleased.
Although Zhang Liang is trustworthy, he is too honest and will easily suffer when he travels far away in the future. It is good to have a lively and thoughtful person by his side.
"Don't worry, sir. Tieniu and Liangzi made it clear to us on the way here. From now on, we will deliver the goods to you. Who dares to take your idea, unless you chop the old... villain to death first."
The two of them quickly spread their chests and made promises.
"That's good."
Jin Feng looked at the two of them and said to the big black man: "Tieniu, take these two brothers to eat something and have a rest first."
"OK."
Tieniu agreed, kicked each of the two veterans, and said, "You two are in luck, hurry up and leave."
The big black man was their captain in the Tielin Army. They had long been used to being kicked, so they didn't get angry and followed them away obediently.
It was almost dinner time, and Runniang had already cooked the wheat porridge. Knowing that some veterans might be coming, she cooked a lot more.
Just like Guan Xiaorou back then, the two veterans were carrying the wheat porridge and eating it carefully.
As I ate, my eyes became red.
Their life was so difficult that they had not eaten wheat porridge for a long time.
To be exact, they haven't had a full meal for a long time, even wild vegetable porridge.
Thinking of the fact that the wife, children, and mother at home were all still hungry, they both couldn't eat anymore.
"You are all big men. If you dare to pee like a cat, I will kick you to death!"
The big black man glanced at the two of them and said: "Since Mr. Jin agreed to keep you, I will go to Brother Liang later to get some money and give you one month's salary in advance."
This is also what Zhong Wu explained.
I didn't give the money in advance because I was worried that the person I brought over, Jin Feng, wouldn't be right.
You can’t get the money back when the time comes, right?
"Thank you, Brother Tieniu."
The two of them felt at ease now and ate heartily.
In the blacksmith shop, Jin Feng looked at the door and curiously asked Zhong Wu: "Why did you come back alone?"
"Don't mention it. I ran away from two brothers' houses today. One went hunting in the mountains and was killed by a tiger. The other was helpless and disappeared three months ago."
Zhong Wu sighed: "I guess I went to some mountain where the grass fell into the enemy's trap."
"Today Tieniu and I looked for four brothers, and we only found Dazhuang and Tiechui. The other two were..."
Zhang Liang couldn't continue talking before he finished speaking.
These days, people's lives are very difficult.
But ordinary people have learned to be patient. Veterans have learned some skills in the military, and not many are willing to be patient.
If you are poor, you will want to change. Some veterans will inevitably have other thoughts if they can no longer live their lives.
Some wanted to go hunting in the mountains, some went to look after the homes of wealthy families, and some even went to the mountains to become bandits after their relatives died.
Zhong Wu originally thought that it would be easy to gather thirty people, but now it seems that it is not easy.
"Look slowly, don't be in a hurry."
Jin Feng patted Zhong Wu on the shoulder: "You have to remember, my request is to be inconsequential rather than indiscriminate. It doesn't matter if you can't find anyone, but I don't allow you to bring anyone over to me, those who have bad conduct or are petty thieves."
, I definitely can’t do it.”
"Sir, don't worry, I know."
Zhong Wu said: "In fact, those who are prone to distorted thoughts will not survive until now. They will have been beaten to death long ago."
"That's true."
Jin Feng nodded accordingly.
The Tielin Army suffered serious battle losses last year and needed to replenish troops from other places. All applications for retirement were rejected.
The last group of veterans to retire was two years ago.
Two years of hard life are enough to test people's hearts. Those who have persisted until now are basically honest people who can support their families.
Such people did not think twice about it during the hard times, and now that they have seen the hope of life, they will naturally not think twice.
Bringing a family with you...
Thinking of this, a thought suddenly flashed through Jin Feng's mind:
"By the way, next time you go to find someone, you can tell them that if you want, you can move your family to Xihewan, and I can arrange for their women to work in the workshop."
"That would be great."
Zhong Wu immediately guessed that Jin Feng meant to keep the veteran's family as hostages in Xihewan.
But Zhong Wu didn't feel anything was wrong.
He believed in Jin Feng's character.
As long as the veterans don't do anything inappropriate, Jin Feng will never touch their families.
After all, people's hearts are separated from each other, and Zhong Wu cannot guarantee that all veterans are definitely good people.
The method proposed by Jin Feng can not only solve the veterans' worries, but also restrain them to the greatest extent. It is simply the best of both worlds.
"If more people come, where will they stay?"
Zhang Liang suddenly asked.
The veterans can first arrange to stay at Xie Guang's house and live with Zhong Wu and others. They are all gentlemen, so it's okay to be crowded.
But if their wives, children and mothers come, they can't live there too, right?
Needless to say, if you come to two or three houses, you won’t be able to stay anywhere else.