Guan Yu looked at the clothes on the man, he should be a captain, and couldn't help but sneered: "You are just an ordinary soldier now, how can you call yourself a junior general!"
The man hurriedly said: "Yes, yes, the soldier Qin Yi begged General Guan to open his eyes and give the villain another chance. The villain has an old mother and a young child at home, and they all rely on the villain's meager salary to survive. If the villain is If I lose this job, this family will really have no way to survive. I hope General Guan will take pity on me. I am willing to work hard for General Guan."
Guan Yu is a master who takes soft things rather than hard ones. When he saw this guy named Qin Yi with tears streaming down his face and pleading, his tone softened involuntarily. He gently stroked his long beard and said: " Now that this is over, Guan will go home with you and take a look. If it is as you said, Guan has his own reasons. If there is even half of a sentence that is untrue, be careful with your dog head!"
Guan Yu was very clear about the situation in the army. Most of the young soldiers had not yet married, so basically one person had enough to eat and the whole family was not hungry. On the other hand, nine out of ten of the generals and subordinates had to take care of their families. This is also the main reason why they don't dare to fight like ordinary soldiers. However, most of these generals' families are in good condition. Even if they lose their jobs, it will not have much impact on their lives. Therefore, , Guan Yu was also doubtful about what Qin Yi said. If Qin Yi dared to lie, Guan Yu would not mind waving the sword in his hand again.
Liu Bei was sitting in the carriage and could only see the general situation in the school grounds, but could not hear what they were saying. He couldn't help but jump out and walked towards Guan Yu.
During the battle against Cao's army, Liu Bei climbed to the top of the city many times to command operations, so most of the soldiers of the Xuzhou Army knew him and knew that he was the new master of Xuzhou. When they saw him approaching, they all subconsciously saluted. Come, they all said in unison: "See my lord!"
Guan Yu's attention was focused on Qin Yi. He was startled when he heard the soldiers' shouts. He quickly raised his hands and said, "Brother, why are you here?"
Liu Bei waved his hand and took another look at the 35,000 elite soldiers who had just been selected and rearranged in queue. He felt his confidence greatly increased and said happily: "Second brother, you did a good job!"
Guan Yu shook his head and said, "Brother, there are some things that Guan didn't consider well."
Liu Bei was surprised and said: "Why did my second brother say this?"
Guan Yu pointed at Qin Yi and said: "This man was originally a school captain, and now he is facing the fate of being dismissed. According to what he said, he has an old mother and young children at home. If he loses this job, I am afraid that the whole family will be destroyed." It’s unsustainable.”
After a pause, Guan Yu pointed to the fifteen thousand soldiers in the field who were waiting to be dismissed, and said: "There must be many such situations among these people. Brother, in my opinion, we need to find a way It’s better to arrange them properly.”
Liu Bei pondered for a long time, then pointed to the captain named Qin Yi and asked: "Second brother, how do you plan to arrange this person?"
Guan Yu had been thinking about this question just now. When Liu Bei asked about it, he said without hesitation: "Go back to the elder brother. The younger brother plans to go back to his home to have a look. If it is true as he said, he will stay as a private soldier."
Liu Bei nodded and turned to the other 15,000 soldiers. Those soldiers who were facing the fate of being laid off also looked at Liu Bei with complicated eyes. There was resentment, helplessness, expectation, and pleading in their eyes. Liu Bei He is a man who does great things. He will not pity these old, weak, sick and disabled soldiers, but he does not want to lose the support of the people. Behind every soldier here is a family. If one is not handled well, he will lose more than just one. Fifteen thousand people's hearts, but tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of people's hearts.
People's hearts are invisible and intangible, but for Liu Bei, they are the only capital he can fight for to help him compete for the world. Liu Bei couldn't help sighing and said: "Second brother, you can arrange something for this Qin Yi
It is impossible to arrange the position of personal soldiers, but it is impossible to arrange all the fifteen thousand people here as personal soldiers. Is there any other way?"
Guan Yu thought for a while, then raised his hands and said: "Brother, I heard that Cao Cao implemented the farming method in Yuzhou, which not only resettled a large number of Yellow Turban prisoners, but also solved the problem of food and grass. Can we also learn from it?"
Liu Bei hesitated and said: "Although this method is good, there is not so much wasteland in Xuzhou, so what can be done about it?"
Jian Yong, who had been silent all this time, suddenly raised his hands and said: "Back to my lord, General Guan's words are right. Now the three northern counties of Xuzhou have been occupied by Cao's thieves. Even Xiapi County has been deeply harmed by Cao's army. All counties under its jurisdiction are
There will be varying degrees of losses, and it is inevitable that there will be some unowned land. Why don't the lord send someone to investigate clearly, transfer these soldiers, and let them work on the field. It not only solves their livelihood problem, but also provides money and food for a long time. It can be said that
Kill two birds with one stone.”
Liu Bei thought for a while and said: "That's alright, just follow what you said. Xianhe, I'll leave this matter to you. I'll ask Mr. Sun Qian to come and assist you, and make sure these demobilized soldiers are properly placed.
"
Jian Yong made a promise and took the order to go. Guan Yu also turned around and said: "I will send my eldest brother home first, and then I will go to Qin Yi's house to have a look. How about I ask my eldest brother for instructions?"
At this time, many soldiers selected from the field have begun training one after another. In order to obtain a better position in the future, the five hundred "candidate" officers are competing with each other. Who doesn't hope that they can go further?
What about farther?
Liu Bei was also infected by the enthusiasm of these soldiers. He waved his hand and said, "Second brother, I am here to watch the soldiers drill. You can go on your own and don't worry about me."
Qin Yi's home is in an alley in the north of Xuzhou City. Most of the people living there are relatively poor and the houses are relatively shabby. However, compared with other places, the prices are naturally much lower. Qin Yi is not from Xuzhou.
He was originally Lu Bu's subordinate. Later, after following Lu Bu's failed attack on Xiangyang, he fled to Xuzhou alone and joined the army. Because he was a captain in Lu Bu's army, he was appointed as a captain by Tao Qian.
After getting an official position, Qin Yi quietly took his family over. However, he did not have much savings, so he had no choice but to buy a dilapidated courtyard in this area to live temporarily.
Guan Yu walked into this slum area and already believed Qin Yi's words, and his expression became calmer. He casually asked about Qin Yi's situation and learned that he did not have any property in Xuzhou, and the whole family only relied on him.
He was living off his salary and had already considered recruiting him as a personal soldier.
The two of them were walking and talking, and unknowingly they had arrived at the door of Qin Yi's house. Qin Yi pushed open the courtyard door and heard a woman's sweet voice saying: "Master, you are back!"
Guan Yu looked through the courtyard door and felt his eyes light up. She was a beautiful young woman, only seventeen or eighteen years old, with almond-shaped eyes and rosy cheeks, slim eyebrows and willow waist. Her appearance was still a bit better than that of Ganmei.
The young woman was sitting behind a table, breastfeeding the child in her arms. Guan Yu had excellent eyesight, and he could clearly see that there were bright red cherries in the baby's mouth. As the baby sucked, the young woman half-hidden her eyes.
The two plump white flesh inside the lapel of his clothes were trembling up and down. Guan Yu had been staying with Liu Bei all day long. He had never seen such a fragrant scene before, and he couldn't help but feel a little crazy.
Qin Yi opened the door of the courtyard a little hastily, and he did not expect that his wife happened to be breastfeeding the child. They had a happy couple, and Guan Yu looked at him. He couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. He coughed twice and said: "Xiu Niang,
Come and see General Guan soon."
Only then did the woman named Xiuniang realize that there was an outsider in the yard. She hurriedly covered her clothes and stood up. Her pretty face was already red with embarrassment. She wished Guan Yu a blessing and said, "My concubine, Qin Du Shi.
, I have met General Guan."
While Guan Yu returned the courtesy, he couldn't help but glance at Du Xiuniang secretly. However, Du Xiuniang also glanced at Guan Yu. The two looked at each other and hurriedly turned their heads. It turned out that these days, Cao Cao's army was invading, and Guan Yu was killing them bravely.
The enemy, his fame has long been rumored in the city, and even Du Xiuniang has heard of Guan Yu's name. Unexpectedly, this great hero came to her home today, and she couldn't help but want to take a second look at him. At this glance, she really felt
The reputation was well-deserved, and the momentum alone made Du Xiuniang's heart beat wildly.
Qin Yi saw this and was quite unhappy, but he didn't dare to break out. He had to hold it back, pointed at the baby in Du Xiuniang's arms and said: "General Guan, that is my son Qin Lang, who is not yet one year old. He is not yet one year old."
I also have an old mother who is ill in bed and cannot come out to greet the general. I hope the general will not be surprised."
While she was talking, Du Xiuniang had already returned to the room with her child in her arms, leaving only Guan Yu's slim back and swaying buttocks. Guan Yu withdrew his eyes in disappointment and said to Qin Yi: "General Qin, go over and get it.
What you get is the salary of the captain, and life at home is so difficult. If you become Guan's personal soldier in the future, your salary will not be as good as before. Have you ever considered how to live your life in the future?"
Qin Yi was not stupid. After listening to Guan Yu's words, he knew that he could definitely stay. He hurriedly raised his hands and said: "I don't dare to have too many extravagant hopes. I will be satisfied as long as I can support my family. As for the future, I will wait until I settle down."
Plan slowly.”
Guan Yu laughed and said: "General Qin, you don't have to worry too much. From today on, you will serve as Guan's deputy general."
Qin Yi was stunned for a moment and was speechless. After a while, he murmured: "General Guan, is what you said true?"
Guan Yu's face regained his composure, he stroked his long beard under his chin, and said with arrogance: "When did Guan's words not go too far?"
Qin Yi couldn't help but burst into tears. He bowed to the ground and said with choked sobs: "From now on, I will only follow the general's lead and wait until he dies."
Guan Yu waved his hand and said: "Okay, Guan will say goodbye. You take good care of your wife and children. Remember, report to the military camp on time tomorrow."
Back at the mansion, Liu Bei had just come back. After today's fuss, Liu Bei no longer had the interest to be intimate with Ganmei. He had a long talk with Guan Yu and didn't fall asleep until the third watch. But Guan Yu tossed and turned all night long.
He couldn't sleep, as soon as he closed his eyes, that charming and pretty face appeared in front of him.