"Isn't this Xin Qian really planning to form an army?"
The three of them drove the general manager away from his subordinates and gathered together to discuss the situation eagerly.
Li Wanhe frowned.
"That's not true. Young people are passionate and impulsive. If we really do this, the three of us will be in trouble."
An Daer slapped the table hatefully.
"Damn it, I can't even live a peaceful life. Who doesn't want to make some money these days? The three of us only ate as much as we could, and most of it was taken away by the higher-ups. Mr. Qian, if you have the ability, go to the higher-ups."
Gu Dabiao smiled bitterly.
"The cannibals above don't even spit out their bones and dregs, but they still care about our life and death? You two, you should think carefully about how to deal with this god of plague."
Li Wanhe and An Da Er sighed together, unable to find any solution for the moment.
In fact, they all misunderstood Zuo Mengeng.
Seeing the current situation in the rear camp, Zuo Mengeng immediately understood that these people were hopeless.
Including the three of them.
It is impossible to build a strong army based on these people.
Similarly, if the rear battalion has this kind of virtue, I'm afraid the other five battalions won't be much better.
"These corrupt officials have ruined the great Ming Dynasty in their hands. How can such soldiers and generals go to the battlefield? They are not worthy enough to have their heads chopped off."
Huang Zongxi walked around angrily, spitting and scolding everyone in Ming Dynasty.
Liu Yiyuan is not much better.
I thought that following Zuo Mengeng as a lieutenant would help me achieve my dream of becoming a famous general. But seeing those things, my blood froze.
"Am I going to be left in there while I wait for my good years?"
Seeing that Zuo Mengeng was indifferent, he couldn't help urging: "You should say something."
While the two were quarreling, Zuo Mengeng remained quiet.
The character of a soldier is that he will solve problems when he encounters them and never blame others.
Although the situation in the back camp was extremely bad, after some thinking, Zuo Mengeng felt that it might be an opportunity.
"Since the back camp is ruined, we can save trouble and start a new one."
Huang Zongxi was startled and quickly reminded him.
"The quota of soldiers is all registered. If you want to form another army, how will you get through?"
Zuo Mengeng held the pearl of wisdom in his hands and said with a smile: "The rear camp is still the rear camp. As for the soldiers in the rear camp, don't I have the final say?"
Liu Yiyuan was not optimistic.
"It's difficult, there are so many pairs of eyes staring up and down, inside and outside."
Zuo Mengeng didn't see it that way.
"Isn't it difficult? I just need to get through one person."
He said to Zuo Fu: "Go and send a message to General Liu Shen, saying that I will help him clean up the dust."
Zuo Mengeng invited Liu Yuanqing to agree immediately.
Since this junior is close to Zhang Jimeng, having a good relationship with him is equivalent to having a good relationship with Zhang Jimeng. Only then can he secure his position as general.
Zuo Mengeng made a reservation at the best restaurant in Linqing and invited some local gentry.
When Liu Yuanqing arrived, upon introduction, he found that they were all local big businessmen, and he immediately looked highly at Zuo Mengeng.
Stationing troops in one place is basically the same as serving as an official there. If you don't have a good relationship with the local area, it will be difficult to move forward.
Especially in Linqing, where Jinshi are everywhere and officials are as numerous as dogs, it is easy to offend the true Buddha if you are not careful.
Zuo Mengeng was very polite and invited Liu Yuanqing to take the main seat. He complimented him in every possible way, which really gave him face.
With Zuo Mengeng around, those big business owners were also very polite to Liu Yuanqing.
As they drank and drank, Liu Yuanqing gradually became intoxicated, and his slight dissatisfaction with Zuo Mengeng in the past disappeared.
The atmosphere was so lively that the boy invited two more people over.
As soon as these two people arrived, the atmosphere became even more noisy.
Everyone stood up and came forward to greet him, not daring to neglect him at all.
Liu Yuanqing opened his drunken eyes and looked around in confusion. All the alcohol was gone in fear, and he almost rolled and crawled over.
Among the two people who came, one was his immediate boss Zhang Jimeng. The other one turned out to be Qu Shishu, the prefect of Linqing.
"Haha, my dear nephew, we are here to disturb you for a banquet. Can we be considered uninvited guests?"
Qu Shichu was chatting happily, holding Zuo Mengeng in his arms, and they were very intimate.
Zuo Mengeng hurriedly invited him.
"It's my great fortune that the Ming Dynasty has come personally from Linqing Township. The shopkeeper, why don't you bring out the best wine? The Ming Dynasty is very happy and will give you a calligraphy, which will be enough for you to use for the rest of your life."
The shopkeeper was so happy that he went crazy.
Qu Shishu laughed and scolded.
"You bastard, you actually used me as a favor."
A group of people laughed and complimented him endlessly.
Liu Yuanqing watched from the side and finally understood Zuo Mengeng's energy.
This young man learned about the state, the military preparedness, and the love of the two high-ranking officials. On this one-third of an acre of land in Linqing, he was like a local emperor.
Even though he is Zuo Mengeng's boss, as long as Zuo Mengeng puts eye drops on these two bosses, he may not even be able to save his life.
After the banquet, Liu Yuanqing stayed here specifically, hoping to have a romantic relationship with Zuo Mengeng again.
Zuo Mengeng moved faster.
"Uncle Liu came to work here, so there must be a lot of discord. My nephew looks at it and can't bear to see his uncle in trouble. Please accept your kindness."
A box of one hundred taels of silver made Liu Yuanqing blush and his heart beat.
Given his position, this amount is not much. But this is a gift from Zuo Mengeng, and it is a gift from Zuo Mengeng at this time.
After seeing the relationship between Zuo Menggeng, Qu Shichun and Zhang Jimeng, Liu Yuanqing had to support Zuo Menggeng even if he didn't give him any money.
It still needs to be clearly distinguished who is the master.
But it’s always good to have money to get it.
"My dear nephew, my kindness to Mr. Liu is over. Even a close relative cannot do more than this. From now on, my dear nephew, I will join the army with peace of mind. My uncle will make all the decisions for you."
This is what I was waiting for.
Zuo Mengeng seemed to be in a dilemma and said softly: "Speaking of which, my nephew does have some military affairs to report to his uncle."
He recounted the situation in the rear camp, and then said: "This kind of army, let alone fighting, will not be able to survive. If such a big thing as Chao Guan happens again, we are afraid that we can only watch it. Therefore.
My nephew is serious and plans to reorganize the rear camp, so I ask for my uncle's support."
"this……"
Liu Yuanqing was stumped, his eyes rolling around.
He had already clarified the Linqing Association, and he also knew about the situation in the rear camp, and he had just pocketed a sum of salary from the rear camp.
Building an army will cost money, and this salary will not be preserved.
It’s more than three thousand taels of silver. It hurts to just take it out like this!
"My good nephew has a heart, let your uncle think about it."
Zuo Mengeng sneered, knowing why he was like this.
"My nephew has some ideas about how to organize the army. Please tell me and ask your uncle for more details."
He paused and spoke slowly.
"Now that the imperial court's finances and taxes are tight, I'm afraid it will be difficult to make up for the army's salary for a while. I don't know how long it will take to count on the imperial court. Therefore, my nephew thought that he would do the rear camp's rectification first. As for the salary and silver of the rear camp, and the rest
The men and horses will have to trouble uncle."
"Um?"
Liu Yuanqing was stunned.
He understood.
Zuo Mengeng only wanted the reputation of the rear camp, but he did not want the salary and soldiers of the rear camp.
Is this within the rules?
Of course not.
But can he refuse?
Liu Yuanqing just thought about it briefly and decided to play dumb.
Qu Shichun and Zhang Jimeng are present together today. What does it mean?
Aren’t you just here to support Zuo Mengeng?
The local magistrates and soldiers all wore the same trousers as Zuo Menggen. If he, a general, dared to have different opinions, Zhang Jimeng would dare to check the accounts.
There was a part in Zuo Mengeng's words that made Liu Yuanqing's heart beat.
That was the finances of the rear camp, so I simply gave them up and left them in the hands of him, the general.
That's enough money and food for a battalion.
Although in fact there were only more than a hundred old, weak, sick and disabled people left in this battalion, on the books it was still a fully staffed battalion, and the court had to provide money and food for each battalion.
Needless to say, a soldier's military salary of one tael a month, plus weapons, uniforms, food and grass, etc., amounts to a huge investment of nearly two thousand taels.
All he needs to do is nod now and the money will fall into his pocket.
Liu Yuanqing was a veteran in the military, and he knew as soon as he heard Zuo Mengeng's words that there was something fishy in them.
This smiling boy is probably very ambitious and has bad intentions.
Does he want to take care of it?
Are you kidding me?
Liu Yuanqing joined the army just to get promoted and make a fortune.
What loyal minister and filial son are famous throughout history?
Is it important to have free money?
Besides, there are two giant Buddhas squatting above. As long as he dares to stop him a little, his head will not fall to the ground too far away.
"Haha, my nephew has lofty ambitions, which is really admirable. However, it is an urgent need to strengthen the army and strengthen the military to protect the hometown. Just go ahead and do it, there is no need to worry."
Zuo Menggeng didn't want the rear camp's finances. Liu Yuanqing didn't care where the money for recruiting troops and horses came from.
Since this person has great influence in the local area, he hopes to have a way of making money.
The most important thing for Liu Yuanqing is to think carefully about how to operate the finance of Houying before it can enter his own pocket.
The corruption of many things is often not that the person involved is unaware of it. The worst thing is to turn a blind eye.
Zuo Mengeng really liked this kind of Ming Dynasty.