Chapter 13 No money? Should I raise my own head office?
The fragrant butchered vegetables made these low-level soldiers' mouths water with oil. Even those soldiers who were punished by running around the school grounds ten times could not complain about Qin Hao at this moment.
Qin Hao finished serving food to the last soldier, took the bowl and went to the place where the soldiers were most concentrated and sat down on the ground.
"Lord Commander..."
"This place is dirty. Commander, why don't you sit here with me?"
Qin Hao smiled and shook his head: "They are all raised by my biological parents. You can sit down, why can't I?"
A group of soldiers smiled honestly. With such leadership, even if it was just for show, they felt they had gained respect.
"How many years have you been a soldier?" Qin Hao asked casually.
"The younger one has been a soldier for three years."
"Five years, I have been a soldier for five years."
"I am also five years old."
Qin Hao nodded and asked: "They are all veterans. How about it? Is the salary earned during these years of service enough to support a family?"
As soon as these words came out, all the soldiers present fell silent. Those who wanted to speak were stopped by their companions.
Seeing that no one answered, Qin Hao directly called his name: "Zhao Wu, tell me, how many people are in the family, and how much is their monthly salary?"
Zhao Wu, who was named, stood up almost subconsciously.
"Coming back to the Commander-in-Chief, there are five people in my family. I have old parents at home. My mother-in-law gave birth to a baby two years ago. I have a monthly salary of 300 pence, plus five buckets of coarse grains. I can barely save some food.
I can live with just this salary..."
Qin Hao frowned. It was not uncommon for ancient armies to pay empty wages and deduct money. However, the army that defended the imperial city was like this. You can imagine what the level of the army in other places would be. It seems that this Qingguo is not like that.
On the surface it looks so prosperous.
Perhaps it was Zhao Wu's words that resonated with other soldiers, and they began to complain one after another.
Qin Hao just quietly listened to the soldiers' complaints. When they said they were tired, he said to Zhao Wu: "Go and call the quartermaster. If you dare to disobey the military order, you will be kidnapped directly."
"I'll go with you."
"Yes, let's go together."
It was obvious that these soldiers had long-standing grudges against the quartermaster. Seeing such a good opportunity, they geared up one by one, and finally gathered a small team and set off in a mighty manner.
Along the way, these soldiers did not forget to tell their comrades about the new commander who wanted to make the decision for them.
Suddenly, the military camp became lively.
After tea time, Zhao Wu and others tied up a fat guy. This guy was already fat, and he was beaten until his nose was bruised and his face was swollen. There were still many shoe marks on his buttocks.
He probably got beaten a lot.
"Lord Commander, we have been brought here."
The quartermaster's hands were tied. When he saw Qin Hao, he knelt down and began to cry about the atrocities the soldiers had done to him.
"Your Majesty, these scoundrels have trespassed into military supply areas and attacked me without any explanation. You must make the decision for me."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Wu and others quickly defended themselves.
"That's nonsense. I told the Commander-in-Chief to let you come here, but you resisted. I had no choice but to tie you here."
"That's right, if you don't resist, can we tie you up?"
The quartermaster continued to argue, but Qin Hao raised his hand impatiently to interrupt.
"Okay, let's leave this matter aside for the moment. I would like to ask you, why are the army's salaries not paid out in full?"
The quartermaster couldn't help shouting injustice after hearing this.
"Sir, please don't listen to these slanderous words. Salaries are paid in full, and there is never any deduction. The small ones have paintings as proof..."
Before he could finish his words, he was kicked. A strong man scolded you: "Fuck you, you will let us put our fingerprints on your monthly salary. If you don't, there will be no men for us to fight on the battlefield."
, my head may be severed and blood may bleed, but I will never be wronged by you!"
"That's right, you are a sinister person. You have clearly deducted my salary, and yet you dare to deceive the commander here."
"kill him."
"Kill! Kill! Kill!"
Seeing the excitement among the crowd, the quartermaster also panicked and hurriedly climbed up to Qin Hao.
"Your Majesty, Commander, I swore to God that I would never deduct even a cent of my military pay. There really is a reason for this. Please give me a step to speak, Your Majesty."
Qin Hao snorted coldly: "Everything must be said to others. If you have something that is difficult to express, just tell your difficulties to the military commander. Otherwise..."
Seeing this, the quartermaster could only say with a grimace.
"Everyone, it's not that I'm depriving you of your salary. It's that the monthly salary paid by the imperial court is not sufficient at all. Even if I sell the two hundred catties of Xiao, I won't be able to collect the full amount of salary."
When the soldiers heard this, they looked at each other and started talking. Some said that the imperial court would not do this and that the quartermaster must have eaten their pay. Others said that slandering the imperial court was a serious crime and the quartermaster should not dare to speak nonsense.
Qin Hao stood up, then lifted the quartermaster up and untied the hemp rope behind his back.
"This commander will find out the reason for this matter. If the imperial court really lacks payment, I will naturally seek justice for you. But if you deduct the salary and slander the imperial court, I will be the first to behead your dog head.
flag!"
The quartermaster was about to cry, but he was beaten in vain. Fortunately, his life was saved for the time being.
After hearing Qin Hao's promise, the soldiers shouted loudly.
"Thank you, Commander, for making the decision for us."
"From now on, this little one's life will be to lead the adults."
"The young one is willing to die for the great one."
After the team was disbanded, Qin Hao called all the officers and generals of the Military and Horse Division to the camp for a meeting. After seeing Qin Hao's skills, these officers no longer dared to look down on this young boss.
After a night of talking, Qin Hao had a deeper understanding of the situation in the Military and Horse Division.
Including Qin Hao, the Army and Horse Division of Jingzhao Mansion has a total of 4,386 soldiers, including 500 cavalry, 1,500 spearmen, sword and shield soldiers, 300 crossbowmen, and some others.
The miscellaneous soldiers are usually responsible for the security of the capital.
Since there has not been a war around the capital for many years, the combat effectiveness of the Bingma Division is definitely far inferior to that of the border troops. The previous commanders did not take the training too seriously. They were just going through the motions. On the surface, it seemed
In the past, when celebrations could be held in the capital, just taking them out for a walk would be enough.
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After sending these generals away, it was already dawning outside. Qin Hao simply stopped sleeping and rode his horse to go to court. As a fourth-rank official, he had to attend the court meeting every day.
When Qin Hao arrived outside the imperial city, there were already many civil and military officials waiting for inspection and lining up to enter the palace.
Qin Hao's arrival immediately became the focus of the audience.
Cheap dad Qin Hui ran over in a hurry, looking at Qin Hao's crimson official robe, his eyes were full of excitement, and even his voice was trembling.
"Hao'er, I heard that His Majesty ordered you to command the Military and Horse Division of Jingzhao Prefecture, do you really mean that?"
Qin Hao nodded lightly, leaned into the cheap dad's ear and teased: "Dad, calm down and don't make others laugh."
Faced with his son's teasing, Qin Hui glared at him, but was reluctant to say a harsh word. It took him half a lifetime to climb to the third level. His own son started at the fourth level. His future prospects are limitless, and he can be said to be the hope of the family.
, such a son must be provided for in any house.
Just as Qin Hao was queuing up to pass the security check and enter the imperial city, Eunuch Hou who was beside Emperor Qing hurried over.
"Commander Qin, Your Majesty has summoned you."
The surrounding civil and military officials all had different expressions when they saw this, especially the older officials, who looked at Qin Hui with eyes filled with envy and jealousy.
After Qin Hao left with Eunuch Hou, Qin Hui was surrounded by a group of senior officials.
"Secretary Qin, it will be Xiu Mu in a few days. I have hosted a banquet at home for several colleagues. You can come and sit with us."
"I heard that a courtesan named Si Lili has come to Zuixianju. Qin Shilang has left the yamen. How about we go to Zuixianju with me to have a drink and talk?"
Qin Hui just felt like he was running out of ideas. This happiness came so suddenly that he was caught off guard.
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At the same time, Qin Hao followed Eunuch Hou to a side hall.
Today's Emperor Qing has changed from the laziness of the past. He wears a dragon robe and looks domineering.
"Qin Aiqing just took office yesterday. There is no need to attend the court meeting today. Let's go back and rest early."
Obviously, Emperor Qing already knew what he had done in the Bingmasi barracks, and also knew what he was going to do in court today. It seemed that what the quartermaster said was true, and the pay and silver distributed above were indeed not paid in full.
Perhaps among the Nanqing Army, this is not a secret, but everyone understands it tacitly.
The reason why Emperor Qing called Qin Hao alone was to ask him not to lift this fig leaf.
"Your Majesty, I have a question, and I hope your Majesty will clarify it."
Emperor Qing's eyes narrowed and he said in a deep voice: "Tell me about it."
"When a soldier joins the army, is it more to support his family or to protect his family and country?"
Eunuch Hou was sweating coldly as he listened. He thought to himself that this boy was really not afraid of tigers. There were so many questions that the big men in the army did not dare to ask. Qin Hao actually dared to question Emperor Qing directly to his face.
However, Emperor Qing was not angry but sighed.
"Does Qin Aiqing know how many troops there are in Nanqing?"
"It's one million. If all military pay is fully paid, half of Qing's annual taxes won't be enough to support you. I know you want to do a good job, but the treasury can't change the money."
If it were placed on others, Emperor Qing would definitely have died down just because he had spoken so much. However, Qin Hao did not intend to go back in such a dejected manner. There was no joke in the army. He had just established a little prestige and would not make trouble.
If you make some noise, how can you convince others when you go back?
"Your Majesty, the treasury cannot produce any money. What if the Army and Horses Division raises its own funds?"
Emperor Qing was obviously stunned for a moment, and then said with a straight face: "If you let the soldiers and horses exploit the people..."
"If this is the case, your majesty can severely punish you according to the national laws if you have your own imperial censor, and I will not even frown." Qin Hao cupped his hands and said.
Emperor Qing looked at Qin Hao with great interest after hearing this: "Oh, can you still conjure money out of thin air?"
"Please give me three months, Your Majesty, and you will find out after three months."
"You're still cheating on me, well, after three months, I want to see how you can make money."
After Qin Hao left, Emperor Qing suddenly smiled: "This guy is a bit interesting."
Seeing that Emperor Qing was not angry, Eunuch Hou secretly breathed a sigh of relief and echoed with a smile: "Commander Qin is a newborn calf and is not afraid of tigers, he is just a little reckless."
"Oh? Do you really think he is reckless?"
Eunuch Hou looked confused. He decided to lift the lid on his first day in office. Wasn't it reckless?
"You were deceived by this kid. If he was reckless, how could you let me give him three months to raise his own salary?"
"Speaking of which, I'm really curious about how he could raise this salary without exploiting the people."
When Eunuch Hou saw Emperor Qing getting up, he quickly prepared to follow him, but heard him say something in a low voice.
"Eunuch Hou, do you think that all the princes in this dynasty are too old?"
Eunuch Hou was so frightened that he almost squatted on the ground.
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After coming out of the palace, Qin Hao returned to the Army and Horses Division camp, and walked into the commander's tent under the expectant eyes of all the soldiers.
"Looking at it like this, Commander Qin didn't ask for any money, right?"
"Oh, I should have thought of it a long time ago, but Commander Qin can't be blamed for this. The Forbidden Army also owes them money."
"If Commander Qin has such a heart, I will be very satisfied."
It wasn't until lunch time that Qin Hao came to the kitchen with a stack of paper.
"Brothers, I went to the palace today, but His Majesty said that the court was in trouble and could not come up with the money..."
Before he finished speaking, there was a sigh from the scene.
However, Qin Hao changed the subject next.
"The imperial court is in trouble, but I can't watch my brothers live a hard life. What should I do?"
As he spoke, Qin Hao unfolded the rice paper in his hand and asked the quartermaster to read it.
The contents on Qin Hao's paper are all in vernacular. Although many of the soldiers are illiterate, they can understand it. However, some new terms pop up from time to time, which makes them look confused. Whenever this time, Qin Hao will
Stand up and explain.
When the quartermaster finished reading everything on the rice paper, the soldiers on the scene started talking about it.
"Will this work?"
"I think it's okay. We don't exploit the people. The money comes from a legitimate source and we can collect it with peace of mind."
"Others are fine, but I'm afraid of provoking those dandies..."
"I'm afraid of a ball. The commander-in-chief has said that anyone who resists the law will be caught. If anything happens, he will bear it."
Turning around, the people of the capital discovered that wooden signs had been erected on every street, with notices posted on them.
"In order to maintain the public order and image of the capital, from now on, all shops are not allowed to set up stalls on the streets. Violators will be fined five taels of silver. All mobile vendors are not allowed to set up stalls at will. Vendors must be in designated areas and obtain permits before setting up stalls.
......."
"No carriages are allowed to be parked at will. Violators will be fined two taels of silver. The city will plan a parking area for carriages. All carriages must be parked in designated areas..."
"No one is allowed to litter randomly. Violators will be fined ten cents of silver. They are not allowed to dump feces into ponds or rivers. Violators will be subject to three days of hard labor to clean the rivers..."
Soon, the contents on these noticeboards became a topic of conversation for people in the capital.
"Is this military commander obsessed with money? Is he fined silver for anything he does?"
"You don't know yet, don't you? There is a new commander in the Army and Horse Division. He is obviously here to plunder the people's wealth and anointing."
No matter what the common people think, the soldiers of the Military and Horse Division have already begun to draw lines in various areas of the capital with buckets of white paint.
