Zhang Jun's mother woke up and saw four corpses dragged to one place by Zhang Jun and piled together. Then he fetched water and washed the floor, and sat alone in the yard eating wine and meat. Seeing how calm he looked, I felt even more frightened.
After hesitating for a long time, Zhang Jun's mother came to the yard and said to her son: "You killed someone here, what should I do?"
Zhang Jun said: "Tomorrow I will go to the military camp outside the town to carry food for them back to the capital. One hundred yuan a day is enough. If I bring one more person, I will just ask for less money. When we get to the capital, we will take the money and make plans. "
Last year, when the Jin army went south, they only attacked Jingxi Road and did not attack Kaifeng Mansion. At this time, Kaifeng is still a safe place in people's eyes. As for what happened next? Looking at history, future generations would find it hard to believe that the Jin army's attack was so sharp and that Zhao Gou would be so useless.
As her mother watched, she saw Zhang Jun drinking and eating meat with a calm expression. How could he tell that he had just killed four people in a row? The more I looked, the more frightened I became. In the past twenty years, I have not known this side of my son.
In the military camp outside the city, Wang Xiaolie was transporting grain from the city to here with the grain merchants. Cao Zhiyan took several officials from Caizhou to recruit porters there. The soldiers can carry food, but they still have to leave an army to protect them, so the manpower seems insufficient. I was busy until late at night before I could finish the shipment.
After ordering people to buy wine and meat, Wang Xiaolie invited several grain merchants to drink in the military camp.
After three rounds of drinking, Zhou Yuan said: "The general has done great service for the country. Normally we should prepare some wine and meat as a reward. On the other hand, eating wine is really not good. We originally discussed preparing some cattle and sheep for the general to take back. . But it’s hot now, and the meat can’t be stored for long. So I bought dozens of jars of wine, and the general took them away with the food. Let’s talk about our wishes.”
Wang Xiaolie hurriedly thanked him.
The wine of this era is still somewhat different from that of later generations. They are all rice wine, with lower alcohol content, and they also function as drinks. Especially in the military, wine has a special effect and can indeed boost morale. Moreover, wine was still popular in society at this time, and all men, women, old and young liked it.
Kaifeng Prefecture is short of food, and there is actually very little wine on the market. Most of the military units brew some privately for the enjoyment of their officers. Wang Xiao's hunting army did not make any wine, but bought some from other armies every day. Several dozen jars were shipped back and were of great use.
Lu Yuan said: "The Jin Army was really ferocious last year, even Caizhou suffered. General, in your opinion, will the Jin Army come again?"
Wang Xiaolie thought for a while and said: "The Jin army went south to rob wealth and people. Jingxi Road has already suffered a disaster. It should not come again in a year or two. You see, Kaifeng Mansion was robbed once. This year Then there would be no Jin army. The same should be true around Caizhou."
The three of them nodded together and whispered.
The current appearance of the Song Dynasty really does not look like it can stop the Jin soldiers. Ordinary people, especially those in the north, have to think of their own way out. Last year, when the Jin army attacked Caizhou, these members were still frightened.
How can Wang Xiaolie analyze the Jin army's movements with the information he currently has? However, according to the memory of the previous life, the Jin Army did not seem to use large-scale troops in the Central Plains in the next few years. But if the Jin army doesn't come, will everything be calm? I'm afraid not necessarily.
It’s already May, how long can Zongze persist? Wang Xiaolie knew that it wouldn't be long. Once Zongze dies, there will be chaos in the north. There are not a million rebels in Kaifeng Prefecture, but the number is definitely not small. Once these people disperse from Kaifeng Mansion, the Central Plains will inevitably be in disaster.
Thinking of this, Wang Xiaolie thought of the problem that worried him again. Without Yi Zongze, where would I go? Until now, I still can't make up my mind. The world is vast, making it even more difficult to choose.
It wasn't until late at night, when Caizhou was about to close the city gates, that several members of the army said goodbye and left.
After sorting things out, Wang Xiaolie called Cao Zhiyan and asked him: "How many porters are being recruited today? Are there enough?"
Cao Zhiyan said: "Including Caizhou City, a total of less than 200 people have been recruited, and there are many people who are lacking. Xiaoshe people, is our daily price of a hundred cents a little lower? After the war, prices have risen, and it is difficult to find a hundred cents. Provide for the family.”
Wang Xiaolie said: "It's quite a lot. In the past, they used to cook and cook for themselves. Now they have food and accommodation in the army and it doesn't cost any money. The daily one hundred wen is much more than before. However, if they really can't recruit When I get someone, I have to increase the price.”
Cao Zhiyan said: "In my opinion, it's better to add some money. The price of rice is so high, and I won't have much money left after returning from Kaifeng Mansion. Or I can ask Cai Zhizhou to let him serve in the state."
After hearing this, Wang Xiaolie shook his head: "At this time of year, if you send a servant, won't you invite scolding? It is better to spend some money or hire someone. Okay, you can put up a notice tomorrow and add more people." The money is one hundred and fifty cents a day."
Cao Zhiyan agreed. Seeing that it was getting late, he went to the army to find officials and asked them to write notices. I'll write it early and post it early tomorrow morning.
The next day, Zhang Jun transported several corpses to his room and hid them. I took my mother to the town. When we arrived at the bridge, we saw many people reading notices in front of the white wall. When someone read it and found out that Wang Xiaolie had increased the price, he couldn't help but be overjoyed.
After looking for his mother, Zhang Jun said: "We are looking for someone to carry food in the military camp over there, and the money has been increased to 150 cash per day. It will take at least six or seven days to get to Kaifeng Mansion, and we will almost have enough money. It's a lot of money. .”
Mother said: "What can money buy? I heard people say that everything in Kaifeng is expensive."
Zhang Jun said: "That Yan Lizheng has quite a bit of money with him. As long as we get to Kaifeng Mansion, we can make do with it for a while."
Of course her mother knew that Yan Lizheng had money, and she also knew that Zhang Jun had taken it away. Not only that, he also has the gold and silver that Yan Lizheng gave him a few days ago. But she never mentioned her son's condition now. Who knows what will happen next?
Zhang Jun was killed and was in a hurry to leave Caizhou. I took my mother with me and hurried to the military camp.
Outside the military camp, there were officials looking for porters. Zhang Jun took his mother to the table to apply for the job.
The official raised his head and looked at Zhang Jun, then at his mother, and said, "We are recruiting food carriers here. You are strong enough, but what is the identity of the woman behind you? What can she do?"
Zhang Jun said: "This is my mother. My father has disappeared. Now mother and son are dependent on each other. I am carrying food in the army, and my mother is accompanying me. I pay for my mother's food and accommodation, and I am just traveling with her."
The official waved his hand: "Where is this place in the army? There are a lot of random people accompanying us, disturbing military discipline."
For a while, there was a quarrel there. Today there are very few people applying for the job, and the officials are idle there grinding their teeth with Zhang Jun.
Cao Zhiyan was busy with military affairs and went outside the military camp to look for recruits. As soon as they came out, they saw Zhang Jun arguing there.
Stepping forward, Cao Zhiyan asked what happened. Turning around, I saw that Zhang Jun was physically strong, which was very rare, and I felt a little fond of him. Asked him: "It is really inconvenient to have a woman in the army. You want mother and son to go together, why don't you go back to Caizhou?"
Zhang Jun said: "The younger one is originally from Yingchang Mansion. Since the Jin people have gone far away, they may return to their hometown."
Cao Zhiyan thought for a while and said: "We, the rebel army, are supposed to protect our homes and the country, and we should provide convenience to the people. However, the army is all young and middle-aged men. If there is a woman, accidents are inevitable. Let's do this, let your mother It would be nice to change into men’s clothes and be with you every day.”
Zhang Jun looked back at his mother. He nodded happily and said: "If the general says so, then we will do so."
