Chapter 43 Eight hundred black armor, sweeping the world
When Zhou Yu came back to his senses, the refugees in front of him who were snatching the meat cakes had stopped. One of them, a man with the largest frame and a skinny body, grabbed the meat cake and swallowed it all in a few seconds.
The other refugees were breathing heavily.
Their eyes looked over again.
Especially during the short period of the robbery, many refugees gathered on both sides of the street, blocking the road. There were almost fifty people.
Zhou Yu felt an inexplicable chill in his heart.
These refugees are like wild animals.
Very scary.
Zhou Yu calmed down and whispered: "Lord, be careful. Once the refugees lose control, they will be in great danger."
Lu Xuan shook his head and said relaxedly: "Don't worry, Gongjin, I have a sense of proportion."
He looked around and said loudly: "All of you, please hear me clearly. I am Lu Xuan, the son of Lu Kang, the governor of Lujiang County, and the heir of the Lu family. I am not here today to tease you by throwing meat pies. I am here to tease you."
Give you a chance."
"I want to recruit eight hundred soldiers, and I will choose them from you homeless beggars."
"The selected soldiers will each be given ten acres of land, receive a monthly military salary of 500 yuan, and take care of their meals every day."
Lu Xuan's eyes were sharp and he said loudly: "As long as you become my soldier, Lu Xuan, I guarantee that you will have meat to eat, you can have a wife, and you can all live a stable life."
boom!!
More than fifty refugees suddenly started talking, and deep shock appeared on everyone's dark faces.
I find it even more incredible.
It is simply unbelievable that Lu Xuan would choose beggars like them to serve as soldiers.
However, Lu Xuan didn't need to lie to them.
People like them who are homeless and may die at any time have nothing and are not worthy of Lu Xuan's deception.
"Master Lu, you are a great benefactor."
Among the crowd, there were refugees kneeling on the ground.
The reason why refugees are refugees is because their hometown was hit by a disaster, or their land was annexed, etc., and they had no place to stay and live, so they had to wander.
These people have not yet become bandits.
Once they become bandits, they will rob in groups.
Someone took the lead in thanking Lu Xuan, and many other refugees also knelt on the ground and kowtowed.
All thanks.
Everyone wants to survive, everyone wants a better life, and no one wants to wander like a lost dog.
Lu Xuan's words gave the refugees hope. Many people looked at Lu Xuan with gratitude in their eyes, as if they were looking at life-saving straws.
Zhou Yu saw this scene in his eyes, looked at the pairs of pure eyes, saw the pitiful faces, and suddenly his heart tightened.
Once upon a time, he thought about what it would be like to be poor.
But I didn't expect that the poor are so poor, so helpless and desperate.
It's so difficult for these people.
Lu Xuan looked serious and continued: "Get up, everyone, remember clearly, I want eight hundred people. The people I want are selected from refugees and beggars. Those who are willing to participate will meet at Zhang's house in Beicheng tomorrow morning
Meet outside the gate and I will make a unified selection."
"The only people who know the news now are you, and it's far from enough."
"Next, you will voluntarily publicize it, pass on the news, and let more refugees know. Because there are more people, you will have the opportunity to become officials by virtue of your own abilities when you join the military."
"There are few people, what kind of official will you be?"
"The opportunity is before you, it depends on whether you can seize it."
"If you want to be fed and clothed, come and serve as a soldier for me. Because if you become a soldier, you will have land, military pay, and your family will have enough to eat."
"If you want to fish over the dragon's gate so that your children and grandchildren will no longer be refugees and no longer wander around and suffer hardship, then come and become soldiers."
"If you want to go against the will of heaven and change your destiny, become a master, become a person like me, and even let your descendants become people like me, then seize the opportunity."
"Are you willing to be soldiers?"
Lu Xuan's voice echoed in the air.
"willing!"
Dozens of refugees gathered together and shouted loudly. There was a flushed look on each of their waxy faces.
It's all exciting.
Zhou Yu saw this scene in his eyes and admired in his heart.
Lu Xuan’s words are amazing!
These simple words made all the refugees excited, and they all looked like they wanted to join the army and change their fate.
Lu Xuan flicked his sleeves and ordered: "Go ahead and publicize more so that more people can participate. Tomorrow morning, I will be waiting for you at the gate of the Zhang family."
"Walk!"
In the crowd, someone suddenly shouted.
Some refugees left.
The other refugees who were watching also left one after another.
There were originally some homeless beggars on this street, but as Lu Xuan shouted, everyone left.
Lu Xuan looked relaxed and said with a smile: "Gong Jin, isn't this solved? By spreading the news through the refugees, I don't need to notify you separately. Tomorrow morning, I will be responsible for the selection. Think about it, I have 800 soldiers under my command.
Wearing black armor and sweeping the world, how majestic it is."
Zhou Yu frowned and said, "Lord, are eight hundred people too few? Once Yuan Shu sends people to kill him, this force will be unstoppable."
Lu Xuan explained: "The defense of Lujiang County cannot rely on my own strength. At this stage, Lujiang County is attacked by Yuan Shu, and my father will deploy troops to resist. This is the main force."
"Second, soldiers are more valuable than elites. If I recruit three thousand people, there will be too many people to train."
Lu Xuan's eyes were sharp and he said: "The black-armored soldiers under my command must be elite and a rare force. Therefore, eight hundred people are enough."
Zhou Yu said: "There is nothing wrong with my lord's plan. It's just that these people are so skinny that they need enough time to be able to fight."
Lu Xuan shook his head and said: "The physical fitness of the refugees is not a big problem. After a few days of continuous eating and sleeping, they will be able to regain their energy and have fighting power. The key is to let them have a military spirit, faith, and struggle.
The goal. With this, even weak soldiers can shake the world."
Zhou Yu nodded and said no more.
He saw the scene of refugees snatching meat pies and already recognized the ruthlessness of these people.
Once trained, they will become an elite force.
Zhou Yu and Lu Xuan returned to the Lu family together, discussed the matter of recruiting troops tomorrow, and then went back first.
Lu Xuan stayed in the yard and continued to think about the arrangements for the black-armored soldiers. While Lu Xuan was thinking, the news that Lu Xuan was recruiting refugees and beggars to serve as soldiers had spread throughout Shu County in a short period of time.
Countless people started discussing.
The news spread all over Shu County. Many people laughed at Lu Xuan and even planned to go outside Zhang's house to watch the excitement in person.
Lu Xuan, the young master of the Lu family, has great literary talents and can write articles and poems. But recruiting soldiers is simply whimsical and different from that of a three-year-old child.
Too childish.
Countless people thought this was a joke.
Lu Xuan knew about the comments outside, but he didn't take it to heart. Let the facts speak for themselves. He would use these refugees to silence everyone.