"This Xin Qian will not really want to organize an army, right?"
The three generals kicked his men away and gathered together to discuss eagerly.
Li Wanhe frowned.
"That's not possible. Young people are passionate and impulsive. If we really do this, the three of us will be in trouble."
An Daer slapped the table hatefully.
"Damn it, I can't live a peaceful life anymore. Who doesn't want to make some money these days? The three of us only ate as much as we could, and most of it was taken away by the higher-ups. Then Mr. Qian, if you have the ability, go find the higher-ups."
Gu Dabiao smiled bitterly.
"The cannibals above don't even spit out bones and dregs, but they still care about our life and death? You two, you should think carefully about how to deal with this god of plague."
Li Wanhe and An Da Er sighed together, unable to find any solution for the moment.
In fact, they all misunderstood Zuo Mengeng.
Seeing the current situation in the rear camp, Zuo Mengeng immediately understood that these people were hopeless.
Including the three of them.
It is impossible to build a strong army based on these people.
Similarly, if the rear camp has this kind of virtue, I'm afraid the other five battalions won't be much better.
"These corrupt officials have ruined the great Ming Dynasty in their hands. Can such soldiers and generals go to the battlefield? They are not enough to beheaded."
Huang Zongxi walked around angrily, spitting and scolding everyone in Ming Dynasty.
Liu Yiyuan was not much better.
I thought that becoming a lieutenant general with Zuo Menggeng would fulfill his dream of becoming a famous general. But seeing those things, all the blood in my heart froze.
"Am I going to be left in there while I wait for my good years?"
Seeing that Zuo Mengeng was indifferent, he couldn't help but urge: "You should say something."
While the two were cussing and cursing, Zuo Mengeng had been very quiet.
The character of a soldier is that he will solve problems when he encounters them and never blame others.
Although the situation in the back camp was extremely bad, after some thinking, Zuo Mengeng felt that there might be an opportunity.
"Since the back camp is ruined, we can save trouble and start a new one."
Huang Zongxi was startled and quickly reminded him.
"The quota of soldiers is all registered. If you want to form another army, how will you get through?"
Zuo Mengeng held the pearl of wisdom in his hands and said with a smile: "The rear camp is still the rear camp. As for the soldiers in the rear camp, don't I have the final say?"
Liu Yiyuan is not optimistic.
"It's difficult, there are so many pairs of eyes staring up and down, inside and outside."
Zuo Mengeng didn't see it that way.
"Is it difficult? All it takes is one person to unblock."
He said to Zuo Fu: "Go and send a message to General Liu Shen, saying that I will help him clean up the dust."
Zuo Mengeng invited Liu Yuanqing to agree immediately.
Since this junior is close to Zhang Jimeng, having a good relationship with him is equivalent to having a good relationship with Zhang Jimeng. Only then can he secure his position as general.
Zuo Mengeng made a reservation at the best restaurant in Linqing and invited some local gentry.
When Liu Yuanqing arrived, upon introduction, he found that they were all local big businessmen, and he immediately thought highly of Zuo Mengeng.
Stationing troops in one place is basically the same as serving as an official there. If you don't have a good relationship with the local area, it will be difficult to move forward.
Especially in Linqing, where scholars are everywhere and officials are as numerous as dogs, it is easy to offend the true Buddha if you are not careful.
Zuo Mengeng was very polite and invited Liu Yuanqing to take the main seat. He complimented him in every possible way, which really gave him face.
With Zuo Mengeng around, those big business owners were also very polite to Liu Yuanqing.
As they drank and drank, Liu Yuanqing gradually became intoxicated, and his slight dissatisfaction with Zuo Mengeng in the past disappeared.
The atmosphere was so lively that the boy invited two more people over.
Once the two men arrived, the atmosphere became more noisy.
Everyone stood up and came forward to greet him, not daring to neglect him at all.
Liu Yuanqing opened his drunken eyes and looked around in confusion. All the alcohol was gone in fear, and he almost rolled and crawled over.
One of the two people who came was his immediate boss Zhang Jimeng. There was another one who turned out to be Qu Shichun, the magistrate of Linqing.
"Haha, my dear nephew, we are here to disturb you for a banquet. Can we be considered uninvited guests?"
Qu Shichu was chatting happily, holding Zuo Mengeng in his arms, and they were very intimate.
Zuo Mengeng hurriedly invited him.
"It's my great fortune that the Ming Dynasty has come personally from Linqing Township. The shopkeeper, why don't you bring out the best wine? The Ming Dynasty is very happy and will give you a piece of calligraphy, which will last you a lifetime."
The shopkeeper was so happy that he went crazy.
Qu Shishu laughed and scolded.
"You brat, you actually used me as a favor."
A group of people laughed and complimented him endlessly.
Liu Yuanqing watched from the side and finally understood Zuo Mengeng's energy.
This young man learned that the two high-ranking officials, Zhou and Bingbei, had great love for him. On this one-third of an acre of land in Linqing, he was like a local emperor.
Even though he was Zuo Mengeng's boss, as long as Zuo Mengeng applied eye drops to these two bosses, he might not even be able to save his life.
After the banquet, Liu Yuanqing stayed here specifically, hoping to have a relationship with Zuo Mengeng again.
Zuo Mengeng moved faster.
"Uncle Liu came to work here, so there must be a lot of disharmony. My nephew looks at it and can't bear to see his uncle in trouble. Please accept your kindness."
A box of one hundred taels of silver made Liu Yuanqing blush and his heart beat.
Given his position, that's not much. But this was a gift from Zuo Mengeng, and it was a gift from Zuo Mengeng at this time.
After seeing Zuo Menggeng's relationship with Qu Shichen and Zhang Jimeng, Liu Yuanqing had to support Zuo Menggeng even if he didn't give him any money.
It is still necessary to distinguish who is the master.
But having money to take it is always good.
"My dear nephew, I owe you all my kindness to Liu. No one can be more grateful than a close relative. From now on, my dear nephew, I will join the army with peace of mind. My uncle will make all the decisions for you."
This is what I was waiting for.
Zuo Mengeng seemed to be in a dilemma and said softly: "Speaking of which, my nephew does have some military affairs to report to his uncle."
He recounted the situation in the rear camp, and then said: "This kind of army, let alone fighting, can't survive. If something big like Chaoguan happens again, we're afraid we can only watch it. Therefore. My nephew is determined and plans to reorganize the rear camp, so I ask for my uncle’s support.”
"this……"
Liu Yuanqing was stumped, his eyes rolling around.
He has already clarified the Linqing Association, and he also knows the situation of the Houying, and he has just pocketed a sum of salary from the Houying.
Rebuilding the army will cost money, and this salary will not be preserved.
It’s more than three thousand taels of silver. It hurts to just take it out like this!
"My good nephew has a heart, let uncle think about it."
Zuo Mengeng sneered, knowing why he was like this.
"My nephew has some ideas about how to organize the army. Please tell me and ask your uncle for details."
He paused and spoke slowly.
"Now that the imperial court's finances and taxes are tight, I'm afraid it will be difficult to make up for the army's salary for a while. I don't know how long it will take to count on the imperial court. So my nephew thought about rectifying the rear camp and do it first. As for the salary and silver of the rear camp, and the rest The men and horses will have to trouble uncle."
"Um?"
Liu Yuanqing was stunned.
He understood.
Zuo Mengeng only wanted the reputation of the rear camp, but he did not want the salary and soldiers of the rear camp.
Is this legal?
Of course not.
But can he refuse?
Liu Yuanqing just thought about it briefly and decided to play dumb.
Qu Shichun and Zhang Jimeng are present together today. What does that mean?
Aren’t you just here to support Zuo Mengeng?
The local magistrates and soldiers all wore the same trousers as Zuo Menggen. If he, a general, dared to have different opinions, Zhang Jimeng would dare to check the accounts.
There was a part in Zuo Mengeng's words that made Liu Yuanqing's heart beat.
That was the finances of the rear camp, so I simply gave them up and left them in the hands of him, the general.
That's enough money and food for a battalion.
Although in fact there were only more than a hundred old, weak, sick and disabled people left in this battalion, on the books it was still a fully staffed battalion, and the court had to provide money and food for each battalion.
Needless to say, a soldier's military salary of one tael a month, plus weapons, clothing, food and grass, etc., is almost a huge sum of nearly 2,000 taels.
All he needs to do is nod now and the money will fall into his pocket.
Liu Yuanqing was an old man in the military, and he knew as soon as he heard Zuo Mengeng's words that there was something fishy in them.
This smiling boy is probably very ambitious and has bad intentions.
Does he want to take care of it?
Are you kidding me?
Liu Yuanqing joined the army just to get promoted and make a fortune.
What kind of loyal ministers and filial sons are famous in history?
Is it important to have free money?
Besides, there are two giant Buddhas squatting above. As long as he dares to stop him a little, the day when his head falls to the ground will not be too far away.
"Haha, my nephew has lofty ambitions, which is really admirable. However, it is an urgent need to strengthen the army and strengthen the military to protect the hometown. Just go ahead and do it without any worries."
Zuo Menggeng didn't want the rear camp's finances. Liu Yuanqing didn't care where the money for recruiting troops and horses came from.
Since this person has great influence in the local area, he hopes to make money from there.
The most important thing for Liu Yuanqing is to think carefully about how to operate the Houying's finances before he can put them into his own pocket.
The corruption of many things is often not that the person involved is unaware of it. The worst thing is to turn a blind eye.
Zuo Mengeng really liked this kind of Ming Dynasty.
