"What's more, guarding this hundred acres of land every day, how long will it take to develop?" Lu Cheng said with eyes wide open, "I heard that since the soldiers from the counties in Jibei arrived in Yanzhou and Yuzhou, they not only killed It’s quite satisfying to win heads, and everyone gets a lot of rewards! As for official positions, when I come back, there will definitely be promotions!”
Lu Cheng said this and continued in a very envious tone.
"This is the right path for our generation. How can we waste our days guarding this hundred acres of land every day!"
However, Lu Cheng's ambitious plan did not receive much response.
"Hey, Lu Heizi, I think differently from you. Now we have another hundred acres of land, and we have several tenants to help cultivate it. If this continues, even if we don't fight anymore and we don't reward more acres of land, this The days will get better and better as time goes by.”
The words of this staff soldier were immediately echoed by the other two staff soldiers.
"Yes, yes, life is fine these days, but I just need a wife. Otherwise, if I have a slippery, sweet-smelling wife to sleep with, who the hell would be willing to kill you just to drink here!"
The words of this staff soldier immediately aroused laughter and curses.
When Lu Cheng heard these words, he felt contempt in his heart. Not to mention when he was a thief in Donglai, even when he followed Cao Yi and Wang Mi to fight in Zhongzhou, he slept with the girls from the official families. After a few years, no matter how good a maid is, she is just like that!
He felt that the group of comrades in Beihai County were all short-sighted people. If the whips of the military generals and brigade marshals were not so cruel that they did not dare to neglect the array exercises and military discipline, I am afraid these people would have been there by now. No different than a farmer in the field.
On the second day, it was time to go to a group of military soldiers to prepare for training.
As usual, Lu Cheng came to the town pavilion with a field guest carrying clothes, rations and weapons.
However, as soon as Lu Cheng arrived at the town pavilion, he found that the atmosphere inside was very different from usual.
Many military soldiers who had already arrived gathered in small groups and seemed to be discussing something.
Lu Cheng soon met a familiar colleague, pulled his sleeve and asked what everyone was talking about.
"Haven't you heard yet?" the comrade said in surprise.
"What did you hear?" Lu Cheng replied with some confusion. Because he drank last night, he came to Yingmao today a little later than usual, but today he only needs to arrive before Shen Shi. Normally, he shouldn't miss anything important.
"I heard that the emperor now wants to recruit and select elite people from the military mansions of various counties to serve in front of the emperor. When everyone arrives, the brigade commander will announce this order."
When Lu Cheng heard what his colleague said, he immediately said it.
"Recruiting elite troops to serve? Isn't that the Emperor's Yamen Army?"
"What is the Yamen Army? The emperor's personal army. How can it be called the Yamen Army? It is called the Chinese Army!" At this time, another familiar colleague came next to him and interrupted.
"Yes, yes, yes, it's the Chinese Army!" Lu Cheng was already feeling a little happy at this time.
"Chinese army, the reward must be rich, and the emperor is here to serve. Maybe with a little luck, you can get a great future!" Lu Cheng said longingly.
"Hehe, I'm afraid it's not that simple. I've heard that the emperor wants to recruit the elite of the army to serve as the central army, in order to conquer the barbarians in Jizhou. There will definitely be fierce battles at that time. The future of the reward for the central army is No matter how good you are, I'm afraid you'll have to pay for it with your life." A comrade said softly.
"Why, are you scared to death now?" Lu Cheng said deliberately.
"Hey, Lu Heizi, please don't provoke me. I'm really scared to death. My mother-in-law gave birth to a son for me again. Nowadays, life is so beautiful. This is not the time to risk death for survival like before. "The comrade said calmly.
"After you have a wife and children, shouldn't you look for more opportunities to make contributions and get more rewards and titles? Otherwise, if you have more sons, how can you get enough of the extra 100 acres of land!" Lu Cheng looked disdainful. said.
"That will be more than ten or twenty years later. Let's talk about it then. If he dies now, it will be a loss."
"Hey, it's best not to say what you said again. If the brigade commander or the military envoy hears it, you will definitely be guilty of rebelling against the army!" Lu Cheng said with a half-smile.
Sure enough, after hearing the name "Crime of Rebellion", the comrade's expression changed, and he soon realized the gaffe he had just made.
About half an hour later, after all the military soldiers around the town pavilion had arrived, the brigade commander with a big black face climbed onto the high platform in the eyes of everyone with respect and fear.
Everyone noticed that standing next to the brigade commander was the military envoy from the county army. This was a rare figure in ordinary times.
Sure enough, something big is about to happen.
Lu Cheng, who was standing upright in the crowd, finally understood it after listening to the military commander's words read by the military commander and the brigade commander's words.
It turned out that the emperor, who had just ascended the throne, really wanted to recruit the best troops from all armies to form the central army, ready to go forward at any time.
Not only that, Lu Cheng also clearly heard from the brigade commander that these recruited military soldiers would receive better treatment.
As long as they are drafted and selected into the Chinese Army, not only can their original job fields be retained, but they can also get another similar job field in Jibei, which can be used to house children and servants.
There will also be regular rewards such as money and gifts. As soon as these conditions were stated, Lu Cheng heard many soldiers exclaiming with envy and greed.
This generous reward far exceeds many people's expectations.
"In this selection, our brigade has been allocated fifty people. If anyone is selected, when the emperor comes, he must not embarrass our Hengchong Army Zhenting Brigade!"
The brigade commander, who was as strong as an ox, shouted at the top of his lungs.
"Even if you are not selected, there is no need to be discouraged. The Chinese Army will have another choice next year. As long as you practice hard and work hard, you will definitely still have a chance."
After saying these two dry sentences, the brigade commander took out a piece of paper from his arms and began to read the name of the chosen person loudly.
Lu Cheng was very confident that among the nearly 500 people in the Zhenting Brigade, even if he, Lu Cheng, was not ranked among the top ten for his martial arts reputation, he would definitely be in the top fifty.
Therefore, he is very confident about being promoted into the Chinese Army.
However, as the brigade commander read more and more names, Lu Cheng still didn't hear his own name.
Just when the brigade commander finished reading the last name, Lu Cheng, who had been stretching his neck, was already angry in his heart.
He even felt that many of his comrades next to him had cast mocking glances at him, as if they were saying that Lu Cheng's ability was nothing more than this. It turned out that in the heart of the brigade commander, he was not ranked among the fifty. .
When everyone was ordered to retreat and go to their bunks, Lu Cheng was so angry that he went to argue with the brigade commander.
He had just taken two steps when he met the comrade who had just told him privately that he was not willing to be selected into the Chinese Army.
I saw this comrade's face full of disappointment and unwillingness, which was almost the same as Lu Cheng's.
However, Lu Cheng knew that it was not because he was not selected, but because this colleague was selected.
Lu Cheng heard with his own ears that the brigade commander read this comrade's name.
"Lu Cheng, you are the one who killed me with a thousand swords. It's because you are tired of winning." The comrade said angrily when he saw Lu Cheng.
"Hey, Sun Zhu'er, don't panic. I'll go to the brigade commander and replace you later."
As soon as he saw the appearance of his colleague Sun Zhuer, Lu Cheng felt confident.
"Replacement? You, a war-loving dog, really want to rush to join the army?" Although Sun Zhuer sounded surprised, the expression on his face was full of surprise.
"Hey, you coward, you are so discouraged by being so rich and small." Lu Cheng said, "I think if you join the Chinese Army, you will not only embarrass our Zhenting Brigade, but you may also lose your dignity." This little life.”
Seeing Lu Cheng say this, Sun Zhuer was not angry at all.
"Lu Heizi, no, brother Lu, if you really join the Chinese army for me, I will give you my pair of mysterious armor." Sun Zhuer said.
"Hahaha, it's a deal!?"
"Of course, it's a deal!" Sun Zhu'er said.
Lu Cheng then dropped his grandson Zhuer and strode towards the brigade commander's house.
However, when Lu Cheng saw the brigade commander and explained his purpose of coming, he was immediately ridiculed by the brigade commander.
"Hey, Lu Cheng, you are such a talented person, are you the coward Sun Zhu'er who begged you to come?" Brigadier Commander Guan Xuan said.
"No, Brigadier, I came here on my own, not because Sun Zhu asked me." Lu Cheng said slightly uneasily.
As soon as he saw the brigade commander in front of him, Lu Cheng couldn't help but think of the ruthless whip and short stick in the brigade commander's hands during martial arts exercises, and the heart-wrenching pain that even a "villain" like Lu Cheng was afraid of.
Brigade Commander Guan Xuan had not yet spoken, but the military commander of the Hengchong Army in Beihai County next to him spoke first.
"Well, since it's your own choice, then tell me why you want to join the Chinese Army?"
Lu Cheng glanced at the somewhat frail military commander and said loudly.
"For the rewards, for the acres."
Ever since the Qingzhou Army established military soldiers, the entire army has never been shy about rewarding meritorious services, so these military soldiers do not feel embarrassed about coveting generous rewards, land, and servants.
Hearing what Lu Cheng said, the military commander shook his head and said.
"I think it's more than that."
At this time, Brigade Commander Guan Xuan's eyes were also fixed on Lu Cheng's face.
When Lu Cheng saw this, he immediately became a little flustered, just like a conditioned reflex, and for a moment he didn't know how to answer.
"Hahaha, you are really a killer. I know that you don't want to serve in the field every day, and you brag every day that you want to go into battle to gain military merit." Brigade Commander Guan Xuan said with a sneer, and continued, "I think you are that A born thief who wants to see blood every day."
Hearing Brigadier Guan Xuan say this, Lu Cheng not only did not feel embarrassed, but instead smiled proudly.
"Haha, so to speak, he is a warlike person who enjoys misfortune!" The commander of the rampaging army said, stroking his beard.
"Yes, that's what Sun Zhu'er said about me just now. I love misfortune and love war!" After hearing what Bing Cao ordered, Lu Cheng immediately answered.
"Being wary and fond of misfortunes? If you change someone else, there's nothing wrong with that." Brigade Commander Guan Xuan heard this word for the first time.
"Commander of the Brigade, do you agree?" Lu Cheng asked immediately.
"Humph, I said it's okay to change to someone else, but I didn't say it was you." Brigade Commander Guan Xuan said.
"Why is this?" Lu Cheng looked puzzled, and then he looked unconvinced, "Commander of the Brigade, do you think my abilities are not worthy of those of fifty people?"
"That's not true." Brigade Commander Guan Xuan said, "Do you know what is the most important condition for selection into the Chinese Army?"
"Ah? What's the condition?" Lu Cheng was stunned when he heard this.
He clearly remembered that when Brigade Commander Guan Xuan was reading the list, he never mentioned what conditions were needed to be selected into the Chinese Army. He just read the names once and said nothing.
"Hey, the most important thing is that you must have a family. Even if you have nothing, you must have a mother-in-law!" Guan Xuan looked at Lu Cheng with a joking face, "You are such a talented person, just throw all your money away. The prostitute is gone, and he is a bachelor. He is not afraid of dying one day, and there is not even anyone to offer him a cold meal."
"Why is this?" Lu Cheng was puzzled. "What does the emperor's army have to do with whether he has a family or a mother-in-law?"
"You don't need to take care of it anymore!" Brigade Commander Guan Xuan said, "You, Lu Heizi, actually meet the requirements. However, this is the only one that does not meet the requirements of the military government."
When Lu Cheng heard this, he had a thought in his mind and asked the brigade commander Guan Xuan.
"Commander of the Brigade, if you say so, I will be excluded just because of this, right?"
"good!"
"In that case, hey, what's the problem!" Lu Cheng confidently patted his chest.
Ever since Lu Cheng entered Brigade Commander Guan Xuan's house, Sun Zhu'er, who was waiting far away outside, immediately felt flustered.
"Could it be that the brigade commander was so angry that he treated himself as a deserter? If so, I would kill myself if I refused to admit it. Lu Heizi wanted to change his own affairs, but I didn't know about it at all!"
"If the Brigade Marshal really agrees, then I feel a little sorry for Lu Heizi. He is stupid and naive. He only enjoys a good life of having a job, a wife and children, but he has to risk his life. He is really stupid. If that is the case, It’s not such a big loss to give him my pair of black armor!”
Just when Sun Zhuer was thinking uneasily, he saw Lu Cheng striding out of the brigade commander's house.
When Sun Zhuer saw this, he felt secretly happy. It seemed that things were not bad.
"How's it going? Lu Hei, brother Lu A?" Sun Zhu'er immediately stepped forward and asked with a smile.
Lu Cheng stopped, looked at Sun Zhuer with the same smile, and said.
"Sun Zhu'er, go back and make arrangements quickly. I'm marrying your sister!"
"My sister? Lu Heizi, are you dreaming! You are ten years older than me, and you can be my sister's father!" Sun Zhuer immediately turned his back.
"Hehe, this matter is no longer up to you!" Lu Cheng said with a meaningless smile.
