A man in his thirties, clutching a wine bottle, jumped directly onto the table and shouted loudly: "Master Qin, you are not only a great leader, but also a reborn parent for us and other common people! I was born humble and have nothing to repay." Mr. Qin’s great kindness and virtue, if Mr. Qin wants this life, he can just take it!”
The man raised his head and took a big gulp of the wine, becoming more and more excited: "For the sake of this city, I am willing to give up my life. Whoever dares to invade Beixi County, I will go up and fight for my life!"
As if inspired by the man, the people present, especially the young, strong and vigorous ones, stood up one after another to make peace.
"That's right! Being able to become the master of Qin and rule the people is a blessing that I have cultivated for hundreds of years!"
"Look, this wine, this food, this is how you live like a human being. When I grow up, no matter whether it is an official or a wealthy gentleman, who has ever looked at me as a human being? Only here in Beixi County, do we They are human beings, not untouchables, and certainly not animals.”
"Hahaha, to be honest, my ancestors committed a crime and the whole family was demoted as slaves. As soon as I was born, I have been carrying a lot of sins that I can't clean up. Not to mention officials and gentry, even ordinary people look down on me. . Since entering Beixi County, not only has the slave status been cancelled, but my two children have also gone to private schools. I have found a job in the Tianji Camp Workshop, and my wife also sews and mends, earning 400 yuan a month. With an income of pennies, how free is this life?"
The yamen officer who was present to maintain order couldn't help but interject: "Master Qin once said that as a human being, everyone is equal. He has no control over other places, but in Beixi County, there is no such thing as untouchables. Common people We are all on the same level as the officers and soldiers."
"The emperor's crimes are the same as those of the common people. It is just an empty talk elsewhere, but in Beixi County, it is an iron law and everyone must abide by it."
As soon as this statement came out, the scene became even more excited.
After all, the city-wide celebration banquet held tonight proves this point!
At the same time, Wengcheng was also bustling with activity.
The soldiers were drinking and chatting happily, full of lofty ideals, but Qin Feng was not present.
As early as nightfall, Qin Feng had come here to toast. At this time, he had already left Beixi County and headed for Shiligang.
Shiligang had been severely infiltrated by Beidi. After being cleaned up by Jinyiwei, this place had been built into the frontier fortress of Beixi County.
Today, five hundred soldiers are stationed at the Shiligang camp.
Compared to the excitement in the city, Shili Gang was still prepared, and no one dared to show any signs of neglect.
Under the escort of Xu Mo, Qin Feng stepped into the Shiligang camp.
Facing the sudden Qin Feng, the soldiers were at a loss. They didn't know what to do for a while, so they could only salute with clasped fists nervously.
However, Qin Feng looked at the soldiers present one by one and kept nodding his head: "Brothers, the whole city is celebrating today, and you have to stay here to resist possible sneak attacks from Beidi. It's really hard work."
Knowing that Qin Feng came to Shiligang specifically for condolences, the soldiers breathed a sigh of relief and their eyes couldn't help but heat up.
The general at Shiligang, his blood was boiling, and he clasped his fists and said, "Master Qin is serious. Guarding Beixi County is our duty, so why bother?"
Qin Feng's heart was full of relief, and the smile on his face grew thicker: "Tomorrow evening, if there is no action in Beidi, you will retreat to the city, take a day off, and spend time with your family. The troops stationed outside the city and the defenders inside the city will be treated equally. Every month If you have a day off and there are no special circumstances, you can go back to spend time with your family every month.”
As soon as these words were spoken, the defenders present immediately trembled with excitement.
One day of family leave every month? Isn’t this treatment a little too good?
Before everyone could recover from the surprise, Qin Feng added again: "All soldiers from Beixi County and their families will receive preferential treatment in Beixi County, and at the end of each year, there will be a reward of one tael of silver. Thank you for your service to Beixi County." Pay silently. In addition, even the most ordinary soldiers enjoy the benefits of Tianji Camp guards. After they are killed in battle, their families will be raised and cared for by Beixi County."
The soldiers were originally grateful.
Working as a sergeant in Beixi County, the pay is many times better than that of soldiers in other places. The most important point is that all living beings in Beixi County are equal and no discrimination or suppression is allowed.
Nowadays, even ordinary pawns enjoy the treatment of Tianji Camp guards.
Everyone felt like they were in a dream.
I don't know how long it took for the general to come back to his senses and said slightly sluggishly: "Master Qin, is this treatment a bit too much?"
Qin Feng disagreed: "Exceeded? Not at all! You are all citizens of Beixi County. Beixi County and you will both prosper and suffer. If you are strong, Beixi County will naturally be strong. That's right. As the saying goes, take from the people and give back to the people.”
Realizing that what Qin Feng just said was by no means a high-sounding deception, but a real decree.
The eyes of all the soldiers suddenly became extremely hot.
A low-level pawn mustered up his courage and shouted to Qin Feng: "Sir, my life belongs to Beixi County! If anyone dares to invade Beixi County, I will be the first to refuse!"
This kind of determination is what Qin Feng wants!
As long as the soldiers and people regard Beixi County as their home and resist the enemy, not to obey orders, but to protect their homeland, then Beixi County will eventually be invincible!
The truth that one emperor and one courtier will no longer apply in Beixi County.
Under the admiring gaze of all the soldiers, Qin Feng and Xu Mo turned around and left Shiligang.
As soon as he walked out of the camp gate, Xu Mo couldn't help but ask: "Brother Qin, is it a bit inappropriate for even the little pawns to enjoy the treatment of the Tianji Camp guards?"
Qin Feng had long expected that Xu Mo would ask this question, and said bluntly: "There is nothing wrong with it. Besides, taking care of the families of the fallen soldiers is what Beixi County should do. Of course, in addition to welfare, there is still a big difference in salary. Ordinary soldiers have an annual salary of one tael of silver, while Tianji camp guards have an annual salary of one hundred taels of silver, which is a hundred times different."
According to Qin Feng's idea, the annual income of an ordinary soldier, including salary, year-end remuneration, and wages of other family members, can reach four taels of silver. The average cost of a family of three in Daliang is between one to two to five yuan per year.
In other words, even the top soldiers in Beixi County will live a very comfortable life, at least more comfortable than more than 90% of the people in Daliang. Moreover, two taels of silver can be saved every year, which can be used to train the next generation. As the people become stronger, Beixi County will also become stronger. This is a virtuous circle.
The guards of Tianji camp have an annual salary of one hundred taels, which is comparable to that of goalkeepers.
The reason why the salary is so high is, firstly, to stimulate the ambition of other soldiers, and secondly, because the risk is proportional to the income.
