Chapter 357: Thinking about the pros and cons
After the Taiping Army troops stayed in the market near the north pier of Xunyang City, the private representatives and messengers who visited the garrison became the most common scene during the day.
Although their respective demands and feedback received were different, one thing was exactly the same; that is, they didn't mind whether to establish a good relationship with this rebel force that seemed to have a strong rise or lay the foundation for future handover.
Especially when the Jiangling fleet loaded with food and fodder arrived along the river, the lively situation of private exchanges became even more uncontrollable. Some people even let go of their hiding taboos and shamelessness, and openly started business under the city.
In the private words of a person named Zhu, what is the face of a big enough profit? It is the most important thing to survive and strengthen your strength and seek wealth; so once a few people led by him have become old friends in the Taiping Army, they will become second-hand dealers without hesitation to make profits.
On a broken drum tower in Xunyang Wharf Market, Lin Ming, who was once a native of Liaodong and Qingzhou Troupe, is now a member of the New Ninth Camp, is also taking his fellow villagers and juniors to open a small kitchen.
They were baking oily cans and air-dried blood sausages on the small coal stove, as well as the marinated dried meat soup that became thickened by breaking dry food, and eating the frozen and re-heated mixed bean rice balls that were prepared in advance; so soon the mouth was shiny and shiny.
And just under the drum tower, some figures were boarding the ship one by one; among them were the figures of the elderly, young and women and children, but some looked strong or well-dressed. There were three or five followers behind them, and everyone was carrying a huge package and carrying a lot of things in their hands.
"Why are the leader so generous to those outsiders who are unwilling to be with us, but so strict with our own people who want to follow us."
I saw Lin Zifang, the young man who had just grown a circle of childish beards on his mouth, muttering vaguely while trying to thrust his cheeks.
"That's because only our own people deserve strict constraints, and can we follow the leadership's grand plan and have a greater future and future." Lin Ming used a dagger to pick up a piece of braised and fragrant lung, and was still not satisfied with biting the crisp bones into fine residue, so he said to him earnestly.
"As for these lenient outsiders, they seem to have taken advantage of all the benefits and advantages, so they can only stop at the momentary gains and benefits in front of them, but can they have any future?"
"Can they still expect the Taiping Army to distribute land and enjoy long-term subsidies and benefits in the future, arrange for retirement and find a wife to get married, or continue to take care of their wives, children and families when they are injured or disabled, can they go to the military village to live in their old age until they die?"
"These great good things are not something that can be enjoyed casually. Even if we have to work hard to get the qualification of the old man, it is considered to be the beginning. So you must keep your mind at my heart and don't be praised by those who are not pure in mind and forget your roots...
"To be honest, after missing the opportunity to urgently need manpower and timely help, even if you wake up and want to add icing on the cake at all costs in the future, no one will ask for it anymore."
"Don't, someone has come to spy and climb the wall again... I've just caught a few people who claim to be visiting relatives, but their hands and feet are not clean."
At this time, someone walked up and whispered Tongbing.
"As long as they don't cross the line or go beyond the limit, they can make them look good; those who climb the wall can watch as long as they want. Anyway, there is nothing that cannot be seen outside. Instead, they can see more things to think about it."
Lin Ming immediately wiped his mouth with his sleeve and instructed him.
"But those who are not clean in their hands and feet should not be relaxed easily. They stripped naked and slapped them hard and hung them on the wall to show their public... Although they are all under the names of the rebels, there is no need to give these black sheep that ruined everyone's reputation a good face."
In fact, since the Taiping Army set up its camp, it has never stopped all kinds of gazes that are openly and secretly, or many figures that are openly watching and evaluating, or some of them who want to climb up and discuss their stories through the walls and fences.
Therefore, any move related to the Taiping Army will become a topic that the onlookers who are willing to talk about for a while due to lack of control or carefree time, or simply the onlookers who are ordered to talk about...
"Look, the soldiers inside are eating meat and vegetables again. The roasted aroma can be smelled by the wind for a mile away."
"Good, Sun Agou secretly picked up a piece of grass cake dregs inside. There were soybean meal, alfalfa and dried wheat inside. How could their animals eat better than most of us...."
"Didn't you see that even those who do odd jobs in the camp are wearing thick and dense cinnamon cloth; I took the opportunity to help and pinched it. This is better than gauze and zippers, brown shirts.. The Taiping soldiers were wearing cage cloth and white coats under their robes...."
"Not to mention the bright wrought iron armor on the horsemen, everyone has a thick silk lining and a thick cloak to drag it outside... The days are so beautiful that people are waiting for you."
Then they suddenly heard the songs from afar, but it was on the clearings flat on the shore. After practicing for a while, the Taiping soldiers sang the corresponding military songs:
"The whole people are united, and the mountains are shaking.
Only loyalty and righteousness are the qi fighting against the bull.
The Lord will kiss me, better than my parents.
If you violate military laws, you will not be free.
The order is Mingxi, and the reward and punishment letter is given.
I dare to stay late when I go to the water and fire!
Report to the leader and save the Guizhou leader.
Kill all the tigers and wolves and find a title of marquis.”
(See "Challenge" by Dashang Qi of the Ming Dynasty, the version of the armed police choir tastes better)
And when the singing came to Xunyang City one after another, someone who was peeping at the Taiping Military Camp from afar on the top of the city also changed his face and couldn't help but curse:
"It's outrageous. This is a big trouble for the court who is determined to rebel. Who do he think he is, the rise and fall army that punishes the people and punishes crimes, and the ancient sages dare to slander the idea of Xu Yu's subordinates being appointed as marquis..."
He was the adopted son of the prime minister Dou Lusheng, who was appointed as the censor of the current dynasty. He was also the secret envoy who sneaked into the thief and contacted Cui Miao, who was secretly engaged in the matter of persuading surrender and recruiting peace. Therefore, because of the prime minister's family, he was the most arrogant person who "hatred evil like hatred" and could not bear the peaceful thief.
"Calm, calm, we have another mission here. Since then, we should put the important things in front of us first. Don't be confused by the extra secrets."
At this time, another person quickly persuaded him, but it was Zheng Yin, the selector who was with him. Although he did not have a direct official position, he represented another important minister, Cui Han, the Minister of the Secretariat and the Minister of Works.
Moreover, unlike the inner envoy Mu Haogu who went to the Taiping Bids to recruit the thief with the intent to seek reunion; their recruitment representatives with background in the political affairs hall along the way were given a considerable degree of high hopes and expectations; it was also an opportunity for them, such as the children of the gentry, to take the risk of obtaining qualifications and background.
In addition to Cui Miao, who was originally from the court and secretly cited as an internal supporter, there are also many intentions and thoughts within the thief, who are willing to protect and talk about Xiang Yu Huang Ni. Therefore, there are already some natural tendencies, and there are absolutely no accidents or changes to the situation.
"It's really cheap these thieves..."
Dou Lusheng couldn't help but say in hatred in public, but there were other thoughts in his heart that he could never make such people feel better.
In the crowd of people greeting at the north gate of Xunyang on the other side, Zhou Huaian and Zhao Zhang who came to receive him were having a happy conversation.
"There are no need to take the virtual leadership last night's matters. These other troops are so disastrous. If you can take any quality of them, you can't count on them too much."
Zhao Zhang promised with a smile, but his mind returned to the previous experiences of Huang Wang summoning to discuss.
"After all, it's a 100,000 army. It just dispersed overnight... There is no such a cheap thing to be revealed... I have to show my goodwill on my face, how can I be worthy of those lost brothers?"
But it was Shang Rang, deputy general manager of the rebel army, who stared at him with a angrily voice, objected.
"It's better not to have such a shameful 'army', but what's the use of such a person who is about to collapse,"
Then, Gai Hong, a veteran who was gray-haired and bearded as the commander of the West Road Water and Land, frowned and bit his words and retorted.
"Even if Monk Xu didn't come to stir up this, would you continue to give Guan Gou a head and a victory in the future?"
"What Lao Tong said is very much. As long as you have food in hand, wouldn't this generation need to hear as much as you want? Even if you have mostly lost it, it wouldn't be a pity."
Another scar-faced general, Fei Chuangu, also spoke out loudly.
"So I think I must be well-built and stabilize the monk Xu for the time being. It's better to be able to use more food and grass from his own way of feeding. It's not a long-term constitution just by relying on all the people to rush to rush the food. I'm afraid of any trouble and thoughts over time."
Finally, Ji Kui, the other player of the other Snake Eye, also spoke..
"Not to mention that those Jiangling came from the powerful naval army, everyone saw it. Is it possible that we will continue to rely on others to seek Jiangbei in the future... The brothers all hoped that Huang Wang would take everyone back to their hometown and it would be awesome."
"Xiao Ji is talking about this truth. We have so many people and supplies who want to pass by safely. If these big river ships work together, wouldn't it be more time-saving and worry-free? There is no need to work hard to attack the Qiaodu in Jingkou, and you can still beat those officials and dogs to surprise me?"
I'm really sorry that I'm late in the release. Because there are many relatives during the National Day holiday, and the arrangements for two kittens to go out for fun, there may be some untimely situations with new things. I hope everyone will forgive me.
Chapter completed!