"That's natural!"
"Brother Ma, don't you still believe me?"
"I will immediately go to the surrounding counties and villages to raise food and ensure the supply of food and grass for the military camp as soon as possible!"
"But since Ma Junhou has so many soldiers and takes care of so many things, his men will naturally not have enough to eat!"
"If I work less and take care of less, I might still be able to eat."
"Just like what the military prince said about the conscription last time, now that the food and grass are not available, do you think... we should slow down for the time being?"
The county magistrate asked with narrowed eyes.
"this……"
"Alas...this is the only way..."
Ma Yuanming said helplessly.
We don’t have anything to eat, so what should we do if we recruit so many people?
Are you all going hungry?
I had no choice but to say goodbye angrily and leave.
Go back to the military camp.
Ma Yuanming was troubled.
Their current situation can be said to be very embarrassing.
There are only military orders to garrison Sanhe County, but the county governor Chen Dadao has no follow-up arrangements.
There was no replenishment, either in terms of food, grass, or troops.
Although Ma Yuanming had complained in his heart, he could never say these words.
present.
Ma Yuanming was determined to do things, but he was tightly controlled in every aspect.
After coming back.
Ma Yuan analyzed what the county magistrate said in detail.
The meaning in it is very obvious.
I'm afraid it's not that there is no food in the county government, but that the county magistrate deliberately used this matter to suppress himself.
But there was nothing he could do.
Is it possible to send troops to grab food?
Chen Dadao's military orders are strict and this kind of thing is absolutely not allowed.
The county magistrate is a local official and has been here for many years. He has channels in various places. They are from outside and cannot buy many things even if they want to.
The more I think about it, the more worried I feel.
Before I knew it, it was night.
The soldiers brought in a steamed bun and a bowl of gruel.
There weren’t even a few grains of rice at all.
Ma Yuanming let out a long sigh.
If this continues.
His soldiers were really going to fight on an empty stomach.
If you even think about taking the initiative to go out of the city to eliminate the rebels, without food and grass, wouldn't it be a suicide?
If the rebels attack, the defense will not be able to defend them!
well……
never mind!
People under the eaves have to bow their heads!
For the sake of the soldiers and the overall situation, it’s better to endure it...
Ma Yuanming let out a long sigh.
…
Early the next morning.
Ma Yuanming came to the county government office early and waited.
But it wasn't until three o'clock in the morning that I saw the face of the county magistrate.
"Yo!"
"It's Brother Ma!"
"Why are you here so early?"
"Is there something important?"
The county magistrate walked out slowly.
"Mou Ma came here with military orders and caused trouble for you!"
"From now on, all matters will be decided by adults!"
Ma Yuanming clasped his hands and said to the county magistrate.
There were so many mixed feelings in his heart that this man who killed the enemy without changing his expression almost cried.
"Oh my god, what are you talking about, Marquis Ma Jun?"
"It would have been better if it had been like this earlier. Don't worry, brother!"
"I have sent people to collect food and grass, and will make arrangements for you brothers immediately. I will have to rely on Brother Ma for help in the future."
"Come on, come on!"
"Let's eat something together?"
The county magistrate stepped forward with a smile, took Ma Yuanming's hand and said.
"I dare not disturb you, I will go back first!"
"Await your orders, sir!"
After saying that, Ma Yuanming bowed and walked out with a blushing face.
…
Inside Baoyue Tower.
It's overcrowded now.
Ever since Zhang Bao and the others introduced stir-fried dishes.
The news spread throughout the county within a few days.
Business is booming.
It's almost packed every day.
The same is true today.
Four people, Zhang Bao, Su Xiaoyue, Lao He and Xiao Cui, were spinning around in the hall in a daze.
Even Ma Yaner, who came here to look for Su Xiaoyue, was forced to stay in the backyard picking vegetables.
But I have been making more money recently.
Zhang Bao priced these stir-fried dishes at one tael per dish.
Plus these ten taels of silver a jar of wine.
It can be said that you make a lot of money every day.
However, the cost is not low.
Now that the year of the great disaster has just passed, materials are scarce, and Zhang Bao and the others have purchased materials at high prices.
Every purchase.
It all made Su Xiaoyue feel pain.
In the hall at this time, a table had just finished eating.
The guests waiting outside shouted and quickly cleared the tables. They had already sat down.
Su Xiaoyue hurriedly went over to clean up, quickly setting up the cups, bowls, spoons and chopsticks.
As a result, people at this table had just sat down.
Several government officials squeezed in from outside.
"Are there any empty tables?"
"You guys!"
"Get out of the way!"
"Didn't you see we came in first?"
Several government officials saw the empty tables here and walked over directly.
How dare the people at this table offend these officials?
He stood up helplessly and gave way.
"Where are the people?"
"Where did he die?"
"Hurry up and order some food?!"
Several government officials shouted in a show of force.
Some time ago.
They were really tortured.
Being ordered around by the sudden arrival of Ma Junhou was like a grandson.
It's been a long time since they ate and drank together in this county house.
Fortunately, the county magistrate has recently regained the right to speak.
This group of government officials naturally became arrogant again.
I heard that recently, the food in Baoyuelou is very delicious, and there are also meat-flavored dishes!
Get ready to try it out today.
Su Xiaoyue listened on the side.
He quickly walked over with the menu.
"What is this?"
"Hurry! Bring all the signature dishes!"
"The price of a little insight——"
"Huh?"
"This waiter is so handsome!"
Several government officials looked at Su Xiaoyue who came over, and their eyes lit up instantly.
Eat in a restaurant.
The waiter always takes the order and serves the food.
Unexpectedly, there was a beautiful young woman inside the Baoyue Tower.
Seeing this charming appearance made these government officials, who had not touched a woman for a long time, feel itchy in their hearts.
"Come on, come on!"
"Sit down and have a few drinks with the gentlemen!"
A yamen servant went up and was about to pull Su Xiaoyue to sit down, but Zhang Bao unexpectedly grabbed his arm.
"Several officials came to the shop and it was so bright!"
"This is a fine wine. Try it?"
As soon as Zhang Bao brought the food from the kitchen, he saw this happening and stepped forward and grabbed the man's arm.
When the yamen officer saw that Zhang Bao had ruined his good deeds, he was about to take action, but the arm held by Zhang Bao did not move at all.
Suddenly I knew I had met a master.
Zhang Bao had already had murderous intentions just now, but he still restrained himself when he came closer.
Because of the government servant sitting opposite Zhang Bao.
It was Zhao Changsheng, the government servant who had gone to Hejian Village to capture Lao He and escaped halfway.
"What are you doing standing here?"
"Why don't you hurry up and serve food to the officials in the back?!"
"Lao He, this old guy, the food is served so slowly, does he not want to do it anymore?"
"Go and tell him to get lost!"
Zhang Bao winked at Su Xiaoyue.
Ask Su Xiaoyue to quickly go to the kitchen and inform Lao He not to come out.
Su Xiaoyue had not seen Zhao Changsheng at that time and did not react for a moment.
"Here we go!"
"The fried liver tips that have just come out of the pot will not survive after they cool down. Eat them as soon as possible!"
Then I heard Lao He coming in from the back kitchen with a plate of dishes and shouting.
