At the same time, there were more than a dozen simple barracks standing between Jumazhuang and the moat.
The general's eyes were straightened, and he turned to look at the deputy general in disbelief: "This... was really built overnight? Could it be that Qin Feng sent tens of thousands of engineers during the night?"
He never believed that such a big project could be completed overnight by just three thousand engineers!
According to past experience, it would take at least ten days for the three thousand strong men accompanying the army and civilians to complete this much work, and not all engineers from the Tianji Camp could do it well. This simply goes against traditional knowledge, and even goes against common sense!
Although the deputy general couldn't believe what he saw, after all, last night, he would come out from time to time to check. The construction speed of Tianji Battalion's engineers was indeed very fast.
"General, the construction method of this Tianji Battalion's engineers is completely different from that of ordinary civilians. The three thousand people are divided into three teams and start work alternately. Each team only works for two hours before being replaced. There is also a porridge shed at the rear. You can eat whatever you want. These three thousand people always maintain the most efficient physical condition."
"Moreover, the tools they use are also extremely sophisticated. Take the most common shovels and hoes, for example. The iron materials used are the same as those used in weapons. They are extremely luxurious."
"My subordinates also discovered that these people were not complaining or bored at all when they were working, but they were extremely motivated. Everyone worked hard. I don't know what kind of ecstasy soup Qin Feng poured into these people. Each one It’s simply life-threatening!”
Just when the two were puzzled, a light voice sounded from behind.
“If we want to prevent people from wasting their efforts, we must first treat them as human beings.”
The cavalry general turned around and found Li Xiaolan appearing behind him at some point.
What he said just now made the former general extremely puzzled: "What do you think Miss Li San said? Although the soldiers and civilians are all burdened with corvee labor, they are all ordinary people after all. They are naturally human beings, no different from us."
Li Xiaolan clasped her hands behind her back and looked at the engineers and soldiers working hard below, and said earnestly: "Treating others equally is not an empty talk. In the eyes of the general, these people are just a group of civilians and strong men, but in Qin Feng's eyes, But they are the most valuable assets. General, do you know how much these people are paid?"
The cavalry general lowered his head, thoughtfully.
Under normal circumstances, the monthly salary of a military and civilian servant is fifty cents, which is six hundred cents a year. After all, they are just serving corvee and not working every day, so the monthly salary is not high.
Since these Tianji camp engineers are so well taken care of by Qin Feng, their monthly salary must be indispensable.
The cavalry general gritted his teeth and plucked up the courage to go further and said, "Is there one, two or five?"
Li Xiaolan smiled slightly: "One hundred coins is just one hundred coins a day."
When he heard Qin Feng's reward for the engineers, the cavalry general's mouth grew louder and he was in disbelief.
"What? One hundred taels of silver a day? Thirty taels of silver a month, thirty-six taels a year?! Miss Li San, are you playing tricks on me, or are you saying that Qin Feng is so rich that he can't do anything? Such a sky-high price? You know, even the most elite infantrymen don’t have this price!”
The deputy general on the side also turned pale with fear.
One hundred liters a day? What a joke!
But having said that, Qin Feng was indeed extremely rich, and other generals would not even dare to think of burning money in this way.
Li Xiaolan just smiled back and said softly: "Of course, I won't be paid every day. I will be paid a hundred cents for a day's work. If I am idle at home, I will only be paid three cents a day for basic living expenses."
Basic living expenses...
The cavalry general couldn't help but smile bitterly in his heart. It's really hard to compare people to death, and you have to throw away goods when comparing goods.
Just to support idle people, they are given three cents a day, which is ninety cents a month, and nearly one tael of silver a year, which is equivalent to the annual expenses of a family of three.
General Cheqi strongly suspected that Qin Feng must have robbed many banks, otherwise how could he have so much spare money?
Looking at the engineers and soldiers working hard outside the city as if they were risking their lives, and then turning around and looking at the strong civilians in the city who were idle and chatting in small groups, it was really a judgment call.
The cavalry general couldn't help but blush. After all, the expenses of his army depended on funds from the Ministry of Household Affairs. His life was so tight that he didn't even dare to think about expanding his troops, let alone raising idle people.
Now, looking back at the daily life in Beixi County, it is simply infuriating!
Just when General Chariot and Cavalry was secretly envious, Li Xiaolan suddenly said: "If the General needs money in the future, just go to Beixi County and ask Qin Feng for it."
Upon hearing this, General Chaoqiu understood that Qin Feng was trying to win over him.
The former general has never left Beixi County since entering Beixi County. It is said that he is very happy there.
Take a look at your life again...
The cavalry general couldn't help but secretly think about it. Who wants to stay in this inhospitable place and suffer all day long? Who doesn't want to live a good life? Isn’t this a no-brainer?
The saint has long wanted to change the commander of the Northern Territory. The commander of the three armies of the Northern Territory feels like Ming Jing, no one dares to go back easily.
If we can form an alliance with Beixi County, not only will we not have to worry about our little life, but the saint will also have to use rat-proof weapons.
The cavalry general had already figured it out, but as a general, how could he bow his head so easily? He immediately put his hands behind his back, pretending to be serious and said: "We will discuss this matter later."
Seeing that General Chariot and Cavalry did not refuse directly, Li Xiaolan knew that the matter was most likely settled, and she couldn't help but feel secretly amused.
"That boy Feng'er has completely defeated the three armies in the north. He first captured the former general, but now the cavalry general has lost his troops. He even had to forcibly conquer the county in order to consolidate the defense line. It can be said that the situation has become extremely serious. At this time, Feng'er said Extending an olive branch is like sending charcoal in the snow.”
"When all the former generals and cavalry generals enter Beixi County, the remaining cavalry generals will definitely follow the trend."
"You brat, you actually want to control the entire northern territory. Your ambition is even greater than that of the Jiangnan Lin family!"
…
In the evening, in Beixi County, Qin Feng was already dressed, leading a tall horse, and was about to go out of the city.
Lin Quqi and Li Zhang tried their best to stop him.
"Qin Feng! Stop!"
Li Zhang shouted low and glared angrily.
"I know that you regard the Tianjiying guards as brothers. Now that the Tianjiying guards are trapped in Beidi, I understand that you are worried. But as the commander-in-chief of the city, how can you leave your post without permission? Go to the enemy's territory? It's simply ridiculous. Play the piano randomly!"
Lin Quqi's expression was also very different. He grabbed Ye Xian's cloak and said, "Brother Qin, don't act recklessly! If you have a shortcoming, what will happen to the tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians in Beixi County? Even if you want to rescue, it won't be your turn. Just go and bring Zhao Yulong and Heiqi back!"
Faced with the obstruction of the two men, Qin Feng was resolute.
"When the black knight rushes over, the guards of the Tianji Camp will all be damned dead!"
