Chapter 22: That Taste
Guyuan City.
Since the war started, Guyuan City has been somewhat deserted for a few days. People and businessmen will subconsciously stay away from the fighting place. Especially in this era, even if it is the army of their own country, people and businessmen are not willing to provoke it. After all, the army is
Those who play with knives will get into trouble if they are not careful, so no one wants to get involved.
This era is not like later generations, where the army is the people's army. Everyone is willing to join the army. They don't even need to bring weapons for disaster relief. Everyone sincerely supports the army.
However, the situation quickly improved. Within a few days after the war, both people and businessmen discovered that the war did not seem to have a great impact on us, and some of it was positive. For example, purchasing, the Black Dragon Army
The purchases in Guyuan City have never stopped, and all are settled in cash, and the prices will not be suppressed. It can be said to be very reasonable and fair.
In addition, the military discipline of the Black Dragon Army is extremely clear, and it can be said that it has no offense to the common people. When encountering the carts being transported by the common people, they will even help push the carts and actively give way.
Although the matter was not big, it showed the quality of the Black Dragon Army and greatly increased the prestige of the Black Dragon Army. At the same time, the prestige of the Crown Prince Zhu Houzhao was also improved. Look, this is the army of His Highness the Crown Prince. With such an army, His Highness the Crown Prince
This is evident from his love for the people. Suddenly, Zhu Houzhao's reputation in the northwest skyrocketed.
Of course, the most important thing for the army is to fight. If you do this well, but you can't win the war, people still won't really like you. After all, fighting is your job. What the people want is a brave and good fighter.
The army can protect itself, but when chatting with foreigners, it is full of self-confidence, but you cannot.
Three years ago, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince led his men to a great victory outside Guyuan City. Many people in Guyuan were witnesses of that battle.
This time they still believed that the Ming Dynasty could win and His Highness the Crown Prince could defeat, but before the news came, they were worried. This also included officials from Guyuan and even Qin Hong, the governor of the three sides.
But news came soon. After all, the relationship between the front line and the rear has never been broken. News comes every day, and soldiers escorting prisoners and livestock come every day. Every news comes back with them. What is today?
How many tribes were wiped out and how many Tatars were killed today, the morale of the entire Guyuan City suddenly rose.
"Sir, the livestock market is just ahead!" Liao Fan stood next to Qin Hong and said with a smile: "Our livestock market in Guyuan has been very busy these days."
Qin Hong naturally knew about this matter. Countless cattle and sheep were sent back, all of which were sold at the livestock market in Guyuan. Some of the injured ones were directly slaughtered for meat. The intact cattle and sheep were sold directly for a higher price.
The market price has dropped by more than 30%, which has attracted a large number of businessmen and people, and everyone wants to take advantage of this advantage.
Under such circumstances, Guyuan City became more stable, and at the same time, everyone respected His Highness the Crown Prince even more.
"Come on, let's go in and take a look!" Qin Hong smiled and said to Liao Fan beside him, and walked in first after saying that.
The smell of the livestock market is naturally not very good. There is livestock excrement and the smell emanating from the livestock. It is very pungent, but it still cannot stop the enthusiasm of the people and merchants. Seeing Qin Hong and Liao Fan, everyone hurriedly greeted Qin Hong and Liao Fan.
, Qin Hong quickly motioned for everyone to waive the gift, and at the same time watched with interest the people holding the cattle and sheep they had just bought.
"Okay! Okay!" He reached out and patted a bullock. Qin Hong's face almost burst into laughter, and his whole person was filled with joy.
Liao Fan followed Qin Hong on the side and said with a smile: "This battle is a great victory. The northwest can finally be stable for a few years. His Royal Highness is really amazing."
The two of them walked through the livestock market talking and laughing. Qin Hong also spent money to buy a sheep. It was fat and strong, and he planned to go back and kill it for meat. The sheep's skin was used to make a sheepskin mattress. The soldier selling the sheep took a look. When it came to Qin Hong, he said that he wanted no money and asked Qin Hong to move away with a smile. Qin Hong naturally refused with a smile.
"This is all earned by the soldiers at the front. If you sell it for some money, the soldiers who died in the battle can receive more pensions, and the soldiers who have made meritorious service can get more silver rewards. Today, I moved a sheep in vain. The soldiers will have less money. What is this? This is corruption. I cannot do it, so this money must be given."
Although Qin Hong's words were short and nothing too profound, they won praises from countless people. This is the role model for Ming officials. Qin Hong's prestige has increased again, and everyone hopes that this old man can If you live a long life, you can serve as an official for the Ming Dynasty for a few more years and do more things for the people.
The two of them left the livestock market with satisfaction. Qin Hong's old servant was holding the sheep bought by Qin Hong. It had no idea that the smiling and kind-hearted old man in front of it was going to give it a knife.
"Zhonghe, come home and eat mutton tonight!" Qin Hong smiled and invited Liao Fan. After getting along with each other for several years, Qin Hong was very satisfied with Liao Fan and treated him like his own nephew.
"Okay!" Liao Fan nodded, and then said with a smile: "This mutton is a treasure from the northwest. I have been eating it for several years, but I just can't get enough." When he said this, Liao Fan laughed first, but his tone remained the same. They were all excited: "Besides, His Highness the Prince brought this with his men. You must have a good taste!"
Qin Hong pointed at Liao Fan and said with a smile: "You! Promote narrowing!"
The two of them were walking back when suddenly a follower ran over. After seeing Qin Hong and Liao Fan, he panted like an ox and said: "Two gentlemen, good news from the front, good news, His Highness the Crown Prince has won a great victory, a great victory."
After hearing the news, even though Qin Hong and Liao Fan had already prepared, they were overjoyed and asked quickly: "Victory?"
"Victory, great victory!" The attendant also said quickly: "The man who reported the victory has returned and is in the Yamen!"
Qin Hong and Liao Fan looked at each other and said quickly: "Let's go and have a look!" After that, the two of them quickly walked towards the carriage.
When the two people came to the Yamen, the place was already full of joy. Qin Hong looked around: "Where is the person who reported the victory?"
At this time, a general of the Black Dragon Army came out of the crowd, saluted Qin Hong and Liao Fan and said, "Jiang Hu, the Black Dragon Army scout and guard Baihu, has met these two adults. He came back to report the victory on the orders of His Highness the Crown Prince. "
"Tell me quickly!" Qin Hong waved his hand to signal Jiang Hu to excuse himself and asked with a smile.
Chapter completed!