For this reason, Pu Geng really wanted to win this game this time. These rich people always think that when they are rich, they must be superior to others in all aspects. Even in Weiyuan Tower, they do not intend to sell face. .
Twenty thousand dollars is just a small bonus, but the face is big.
In this three-acre land in Quanzhou, is he still short of money?
Pu Geng left with a dark smile as he was surrounded by people from both sides.
Gao Chun, on the other hand, looked ashamed and looked at Liang Chuan in a somewhat unspeakable way: "Brother Liang Chuan, did you come to disgust me on purpose? I don't know what level Weiyuan Tower is at. They were all pulled out of the dwarf's hard shit." They are so strong that if they force them to row this dragon boat, if they win, I will eat this dragon boat!"
Liang Chuan chuckled and said: "Brother Gaochun, even if you can eat this boat, don't rush to eat it first. I just looked at their dragon boat rowing model, and I just felt that there is this Maybe, we might as well give it a try. If we do this, Mr. Zhao will be proud of his face, and you will also be happy together, right?"
Gao Chun remained silent. He believed that Pu Geng would spread the news that Weiyuan Tower was competing for the top spot when he turned around. It was just a formality, but the leader did not get it but ended up at the bottom. Weiyuan Tower would be disgraced. , Will Mr. Zhao treat them?
Liang Chuan said: "Don't be so pessimistic. There is no basis for what I say. Brother Chun, please tell me the rules of this game, and I will make plans for you together."
Gao Chun's carriage came back. According to Gao Chun's instructions, the government officials began to patrol the river embankment to prevent accidents of falling into the water. Some warning signs would also be erected by the river to warn onlookers to stay away from danger.
Gao Chun said in the car: "The competition will be held on the Sun River ten days after the Dragon Boat Festival, which is the fifteenth day of the fifth lunar month. Each team can select eighteen members as rowers on the boat, and the one who can row the fastest wins."
To be honest, dragon boating is a niche thing. Who would think of exploiting loopholes in the rules? What nonsense is there in that?
Liang Chuan is different.
Liang Chuan felt uncomfortable if he didn't take advantage of his benefits. He felt uncomfortable if he didn't think carefully about his benefits. This time he faced the arduous task of winning the dragon boat race. If he didn't dig into it, The gap in the game is a shame for his temper!
Liang Chuan asked doubtfully: "Are the rules that simple?"
Gao Chun said: "It's so simple in the first place, why should it be so complicated for the same pleasure? Originally, Mr. Zhao said that only each party's own people can participate in the competition, but take the team from Shuitou Township, Fengzhou, for example, the people from that team are How does their hero who is good at paddling in eight villages in Fengzhou have anything to do with Shuitou Township? The same is true of Meishan Township. The folk customs in these two townships are extremely fierce, and they can fight if they disagree with each other. In order to win, the representative team has been practicing hard since what happened to you. We in Weiyuan Tower don’t push or move, but push and move a little bit. Everyone is like an uncle, as if begging them to do something.”
Liang Chuan said happily: "Isn't there still half a month left?"
Gao Chun rolled his eyes at him. Isn't this person afraid? Others have been practicing for nearly a month and a half, but he only has half a month. He must have a way to catch a duck to the shelves.
"Yes, there is still half a month. Brother, don't tell me that you can do magic in half a month?"
Liang Chuan continued to ask: "According to what you said, the personnel can make their own choices, right?"
Gao Chun said: "That's right."
"Do you have any special requirements for the style of the dragon boat and the paddle?"
Gao Chun never thought about such trivial issues and said: "What kind of dragon boat can it be if it is like this? If you are willing to compete with a painted boat, it is not impossible, but it will be difficult to win."
No one has the brains to compare the speed of a boat with a dragon boat.
Liang Chuan raised his eyebrows, thinking that he was now more confident. Although the fifteen-day deadline was imminent, if the technology and equipment were improved, it would not be impossible to win.
Everything is human-made!
Liang Chuan and Gao Chun rode in carriages to the port's camp. It is said that the camp is actually a school ground, where troops are trained and stationed. A large courtyard is surrounded by fences, where horses are kept and people live. All kinds of weapons are available. There are heavy soldiers guarding the door. When I see that Gao Chun is coming, I The carriage was allowed in without showing any token.
Liang Chuan took a look and said to Gao Chun: "This barracks is supposed to be a forbidden area. Isn't it too casual to come in and out?"
Gao Chun said: "Everyone in the world heard that except for the few battalions of the Imperial Guards in Bianjing, the others are all in vain. It would be nice if someone looked at them. Do you still expect them to train three times a day like the Imperial Guards of the Emperor, and are always ready to sacrifice their lives for the country? "
These Qiu Ba who were soldiers in the Song Dynasty were not ordinary people. They had to spend money to train, and they had to spend a lot of money to buy their sweat. Otherwise, they might fall out at any time. In which dynasty was this It’s an unheard of thing!
Liang Chuan was speechless. The national defense even considered the government's own people to be dispensable. What kind of combat effectiveness does such an army have? What is the use of raising these soldiers besides wasting the country's finances and wasting taxpayers' money? It had been less than a hundred years since the founding of the Song Dynasty, and people's mentality and mentality had reached this point. How could they resist the iron hoofs of the Jin soldiers and the fierce Mongolian bows a hundred years later?
Si Fangxing was thinking about how to row a dragon boat with a group of soldiers in the school grounds. He was listless and there were two blood marks, which should have been left by his family member yesterday. Liang Chuan got off the carriage and came closer to say hello. The strong smell of alcohol rolled in, making Liang Chuan almost vomit.
Si Fangxing used to be known as the invincible man who could drink a thousand cups without getting drunk. He was the kind of person who would drink for the leader when he worked under a senior cadre. Therefore, the senior cadre recommended this boy before leaving. After yesterday's battle, this title was officially given to Liang Chuan. . Looking at Liang Chuan, he was refreshed and energetic, and it was clear at a glance whether the two of them were superior or not.
Liang Chuan first politely told Si Fangxing how he was so drunk yesterday that he fell unconscious after returning home and gave Si Fangxing a step down. Then the three of them walked around the barracks. It was Liang Chuan's first time here and everything felt new.
Liang Chuan's impression is that these big-headed soldiers are all unruly and unruly. They don't look like they are serving in the military here, but like they are on vacation here. Their equipment is very sophisticated, their guns are bright, and they don't even know where to buy their horses. The tall horse that came here should be a northern horse breed, because the southern horse breeds are particularly short.
"Lao Fang, your brothers in the battalion must have no worries about food and wages!"
Si Fangxing said with a smile: "Our Qingyuan County may seem small, but it is said to be worth ten thousand taels of gold. The tax collected every year can provide enough food and drink. Those who do business want to be safe, so naturally this food and salary will be given to them." More than that, it’s just a risk of having your head stuck in your crotch, which is not worth the risk of anyone willing to risk their lives!”
Liang Chuan followed and laughed. Some dynasties failed in wars because of money, and some dynasties failed in wars because of money. Presumably the deeper reason was not just money. It was really a pity for the Song Dynasty, which had the best chance. I came into contact with the opportunity for transformation, but history never has an if.
Gao Chun weakly told Si Fangxing about the bet with Pu Geng, because to be honest, the dragon boat race had little to do with Gao Chun. The person in charge was Si Fangxing. If Zhao Weixian hadn't done well, Si Fangxing would be the first one to perform the surgery. Fang Xing.
When Si Fangxing heard that Liang Chuan had sold him, he felt weak at first. However, a soldier like him has always had a speculative nature. The so-called wealth is gained through danger. When he came to his senses, he immediately took Liang Chuan's hand and said earnestly. Asked: "Brother, you have to save me this time. After losing Weiyuan Tower's face, I will inevitably have Mr. Zhao's little shoes to wear."
Zhao Weixian is not only the magistrate of Quanzhou Prefecture, but also holds the title of Shi Fangxing, who is also his direct superior to Si Fangxing. The Song Dynasty has always used civil society to control military affairs, and only civil servants have the right to speak. If he gets involved in the Ministry of War, his job will be over.
In fact, since Zhao Weixian came to Qingyuan, the officialdom of Qingyuan has changed from a lake of autumn water to a sudden undercurrent. Zhao Weixian reused Cao Qiansong and Zuo Qiuhong who were close to him and followed him from the north. The two main silver-shaped wax spear heads are still higher than the top. They see Qingyuan and these old-school generals like wild monkeys. During the Xinghua Mountain People's Rebellion, the two unfinished achievements were made by Gao Gan, a handyman general, who took the lead, intensifying the Mao Dun between the northern and southern factions. Si Fangxing was the southern faction at the center of the storm who had to face this Mao Dun. Take the lead.
Liang Chuan just smiled, and the three of them walked side by side towards the shade of the trees. There were several groups of soldiers practicing on the school field. They were all weak and out of breath. The sun was becoming more and more fierce as noon approached, and everyone was sweating profusely. .
Liang Chuan said: "Old Fang, you don't plan to use these people to row dragon boats, do you? I don't think I need to row, so I will just admit defeat and go to Mr. Zhao to accept the crime. Don't embarrass this person."
Si Fangxing was stimulated to the point where his blood pressure rose. He suddenly turned red from the base of his neck to the top of his head. He shouted angrily: "Bring me the whip."
The riding whips were handed over to the left and right, Si Fangxing picked up the whip and rushed to the center of the school ground and swung it around. Several soldiers who were about to die were innocently whipped a few times and fled in all directions. Si Fangxing cursed and felt relieved. After regaining some energy, he returned to Liang Chuan with a shy face and shouted to his subordinates: "Hurry up and prepare some food and drinks, the meal is here!"
"It's hot out here. Let's have some water and drink before we talk."
Liang Chuan shook his head and said: "There's no need to drink. Time is running out and it's not impossible to win this game. It's just..."
Gao Chun couldn't believe it, but Si Fangxing asked Liang Chuan sincerely as if he was grasping at straws: "Brother, please stop showing off, brother, I'm so anxious, hurry up and make some plans for him!"
Liang Chuan said: "To win this game, both strength and means are indispensable!"
The two of them looked at Liang Chuan eagerly, waiting for him to continue.
