The messenger stood in front of Yang Fan, panting. He had traveled all night to reach Zunhua first, but Yang Fan was not there. He handed the military report to Qianhu Station to Master Qianhu, and then rushed to Dongshan Mine Camp.
"What did Master Qianhu say?" Yang Fan asked.
The messenger was a little angry: "Master Qianhu said, I understand."
Yang Fan sneered.
They all decided to pretend to be deaf and dumb.
"What's going on in Baihusuo now?"
"Forty or so children who were digging wild vegetables did not come back. Others were building walls and did not go out. They are all fine. Weapons have been distributed now."
"How's the wall repair going?"
"The trench has been dug one foot wide and seven feet deep. The city wall has only been rammed three feet so far, which cannot stop the attack from outside. Currently, the fifty cavalry have surrounded the town, cutting off internal and external traffic. The brigade of horses The bandits may arrive soon. It's too late to build the wall. The current situation is extremely urgent."
Yang Fan thought in his mind that there were more than fifty officers and soldiers in Baihu Station who could not resist at all. The horse bandits rushed in with a wave of charge. The rest are lambs for the slaughter.
The top priority is to improve the fortifications. Only by improving the fortifications can we hold on temporarily. In addition, reinforcements must be made immediately. Relying on strong men is not enough. The walls of the village are not enough to stand, so how can we talk about holding them.
Now the horse bandits did not directly attack, because he ordered a sharpened bamboo pole to be handed out, and with the original magic gun, there were one or two thousand people in the distance, so they did not dare to act rashly. But once the fight starts, the secret will be revealed immediately.
"How many sacks of iron ore powder are there in the warehouse?" Yang Fan asked.
"Sir, there are still 70,000 left," a boy in charge of sacks replied.
Yang Fan breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, he bought 100,000 sacks in advance.
"How much of the barbed wire is left?"
"Sir, there are still thirty large volumes, which is probably enough to surround the area for two thousand meters."
"Bring them all"
"promise"
"Zhang Gaida, notify the Shangzi Camp and Xiazi Camp to assemble and bring all the muskets, gunpowder, lead bullets, and food in stock. Board the ship tonight and set off. Follow me to support the rocky beach."
"Master, I have been fighting for decades. Let me go with you. I can at least give you some suggestions." Zhang Gaida said.
"Don't move, it's more important here. You are the only one who knows how to lead troops now. You have to take care of this place for me and train the remaining four battalions. Wait for my orders at any time."
"Here! Don't worry, sir, I will manage the camp for you." Zhang Gaida said
"Zhao Fu, from now on, buy food, usable weapons, swords, guns and shields. Those who sell armor privately will also buy them for me. In short, you need it. If you gather enough, we will send it to the rocky beach by boat at night. .”
"It's Master."
"How many copper coins are there in the library?" Yang Fan asked
"About 30 million," Zhao Fu replied.
Thirty thousand guan is not a small amount. It is made of 100 tons of copper.
"Bring ten thousand guan as a reward."
"Are there enough ships?" Yang Fan asked
Mo Desi was responsible for renting boats during this period. "To tell you what, I have rented ten large ships with full crews and sailors. But they are used to transport iron ore powder,"
"These ships will be requisitioned first, and then ten ships will be rented to supply iron ore. These ten ships will be used to ensure transportation between Baihu and the outside world in the future. The ships need to be simply modified. Wooden boards are erected on the sides of the ships to block arrows. A new recruit One hundred and fifty carpenters also bring fifty people.”
"Here!" Everyone bowed and saluted together.
It was already dark, but the moon was very big and round, and its clear light filled the earth. Visibility is good. The boatmen rowed their oars
A thousand regiment soldiers have only been shooting musketry all afternoon today, and they are about to go to the battlefield.
They had only been in the army for fifteen days in total. One day of training and housekeeping, two days of standing in military posture, ten days of lining up, two days of learning to stab and spear, and half a day of musketry.
They haven't even fully learned how to use a gun.
Although the big gun only has three moves: block, stab, and take.
The moon was sparse, and groups of soldiers sat silently on the boat. The officer whispered, don't talk, pay attention to the side of the boat, and don't fall into the water in vain.
Zhao Shuigen was assigned to the Shangzi Battalion, one squadron and one squadron. He still cherishes being able to join Mr. Yang's group training. The life of the whole family has changed tremendously.
On the third day of his enlistment, his wife was assigned to work in the kitchen and was given 75 pure copper coins a month, which was roughly equivalent to 150 copper coins, one and a half silver coins. For a female worker, this salary is not low, not to mention that she still has two coins of military pay.
His old father also found a job guarding warehouse doors. Fifty pure copper coins a month. In this way, the family can earn four and a half silver coins a month.
In addition, food and accommodation are free, and he doesn't spend money on clothes. Four sets are given out for group training a year, and old clothes can be given to family members. You can save all this money, which is five or two or four dollars a year. He is already very satisfied with this income.
During the Ming Dynasty, the monthly salary for working and working as a waiter was usually only one and a half silver coins. Only those who are literate in accounting, clerking, etc. can earn three qian.
Before the expedition, Mr. Yang promised that those who died in the battle would be compensated with ten years of military pay at a time. The family members arrange for one person to work, and the children study for free until adulthood, and then arrange a job.
Those who are disabled and able to work will be given jobs. Those who lose the ability to work will receive a lifelong pension of 80% of their military pay.
It solved everyone’s worries at once.
How can poor people dare to think about studying? Mr. Yang said that all children of soldiers and workers can go to Xinghe Primary School for only ten cents a month.
I heard that if you study well, tuition is free, and there are any scholarships. Not only does it cost nothing, but you can also make money for your family.
The only flaw is the ever-changing Qianwei porridge in the cafeteria recently (the name given by everyone because the taste is different every day, it can be said to be ever-changing, which fully explains the breadth and depth of Chinese food culture.) There is less oil in it, and it used to be thicker. A thick layer that burns your mouth when you drink it. Now there are just some oil stars floating around.
Wu Changxiao was from his village. He told him privately that he heard that Fu Laoliu, the master's name, was used to temper iron.
The team privately scolded Fu Laoliu for not being a son of a man, and for taking advantage of everyone's mouths for the benefit of his own workshop. He was really a black-hearted person.
It is a habit of Chinese people that bad things must happen when a traitor says bad things in front of the boss, and the boss is deceived.
The team trainers chatted quietly, alleviating the fear of going to the battlefield for the first time. Only when the officer was away did he dare to speak a little louder. Otherwise, marching and making noise will be punished.
From the first day after entering the camp, the "Eighteen Army Sticks and Eight Cuts Song" must be sung before eating. A misdemeanor is to be beaten with a military stick, a felony is to be beheaded.
You can only eat after singing. No matter the tune, if you can't sing the lyrics, just practice it. When you can sing it well, you can go to get food. If the meal is gone, wait for the next meal.
This is adapted by Yang Fan based on the seventeen bans and fifty-four cuts provided by Zhang Gaida. An army cannot fight without discipline.
Huang San was recruited to work as a porter this time. He looked at these group trainings with envy. It would be great if he could join.
Food and housing are taken care of, the family arranges work, the children go to school, and the doctor provides free medical treatment, and even the medicine is affordable. Mr. Yang is really kind to soldiers.
