Pang Gang looked at the Qingzhou capital commander Song Xinghe and the prefect Wei Tongnian and said sincerely: "Taizu Emperor Gao once said that farming can benefit the land, express the people's strength, provide enough food for the troops, and make the country have something to rely on. There is no way to do border defense.
Nowadays, the farmland in the station is depleted, and there is no farmland in the guard station, but the harvests are poor every year. As a result, the superior officers are suffering from overwork, the military households are worried about having enough food, and the talents are not good. I would like to ask for help to relieve the worries of the commander and the prefect.
labor"
Wei Tongnian stroked his beard and nodded with satisfaction. It was really rare for Pang Gang to overcome difficulties and overcome difficulties. Looking at Pang Gang's young face, he couldn't help but sigh that none of his subordinates could have such an ambition.
Song Xinghe was also quite shocked. He had also inquired about Pang Gang's background before and knew that this man was originally a merchant. He was later ordered to join the military by the Qianhu He Zhengnan who had died in the battle. When did he join the military?
It had only been a few days. Therefore, it is understandable that he could speak well and even read a book. Before, he even thought about transferring Pang Gang to Qingzhou, but now it seems that Pang Gang is not interested in this. He wants to work in the fields.
Something big has happened.
At the other table, Da Zhuang and Gou Sheng looked at Pang Gang and felt a surge of admiration in their hearts. This Pao Ze, whom they had only known for less than half a month, had already given them too many surprises. Now,
Even if the official reaches hundreds of households, this kind of change means a bright future for them! Even a young man like Li Yuan who was a little dissatisfied with Pang Gang had to secretly express his admiration for Pang Gang. He thought:
The words and deeds of those who have passed the book are different from those of us, old men.
Song Xinghe pondered for a long time before slowly asking: "Your intention to serve the imperial court is worthy of praise, but which fort do you want to farm in?"
Pang Gang, who had already planned it in his mind, replied without hesitation: "I am willing to lead people to Wanghai Fort for farming."
Wanghai Fort is a fort in the southeast of Lingshan Guard, close to the sea. It was originally built to resist Japanese pirates. One side faces the sea and the other side faces inland. It is only a dozen miles away from the sea. Pang Gang's ability to blurt out here proves that he
I have also put in a lot of effort in the past few days.
The atmosphere in the banquet was somewhat silent for a moment, with only the sound of Song Xinghe's fingers tapping on the table.
Shangguan didn't say anything, and everyone didn't dare to say a word. They just looked at Song Xinghe silently.
After a long time, Song Xinghe said: "Since you, Pang Baihu, want to share the country's worries, I can't stop you. Since I have made the decision, I allow you not to have any trouble with you within two years, and you are not allowed to be harassed by others."
, you just have to plant with peace of mind."
For Song Xinghe, farming was not only beneficial to him in terms of political achievements. If Pang Gang could do a good job in farming in the future, the benefits to him would be self-evident. Nowadays, most of the young and powerful people in the Ming Dynasty Guards are selected to serve as combatants in various camps.
Soldiers, garrison officers and soldiers like them actually have very few opportunities to kill the enemy and perform meritorious service. Paying a lot of food and prospering the farmland are the real political achievements and the biggest criterion for military and political examinations in the future. Everyone likes to be promoted and make money. Since subordinates can
Why would he not do it if it brought him political achievements?
Pang Gang was overjoyed. With the buffer of these two years, things would be much easier. He was sure to build Yibao Land into a self-sufficient and wealthy place. It was not Pang Gang's boast, although he didn't know much about farming.
, but everything is inseparable from it. History has proven that as long as the farmers are given enough freedom and benefits, the power they can unleash will be huge.
Pang Gang immediately stood up and raised his head and said: "Don't worry, sir. I believe in a word, there are always more solutions than difficulties. As long as we work together, there is no need to worry about building Wanghai Fort into a land of plenty."
"Okay!" Song Xinghe nodded happily, "It's a good thing to be determined. If you really have any difficulties, our prefect will definitely not stand idly by!" After saying this, Song Xinghe's eyes intentionally or unintentionally turned to Wei who was aside.
The same year passed by.
"Hahahahaha, Mr. Song, you are setting a trap for me." Wei Tongnian laughed loudly, "A good solution is always more difficult than a difficulty. Since you are determined to do so, Pang Baihu, I will naturally not stand idly by.
In this way, if you have any difficulties, you can send someone to find me, and I will resolve it as appropriate."
"Thank you, Lord Wei, for your kindness." After hearing this, Pang Gang bowed deeply to Wei Tongnian. With the support of Wei Tongnian and Song Xinghe, his reclamation work will be ten times easier than if he did it alone.
After Director Pang Gang left, Wei Tongnian and Song Xinghe looked at each other. Wei Tongnian sighed: "Master Song is so lucky to have such a subordinate. If this son hadn't joined the military, I would have had to recruit him."
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Song Xinghe smiled mysteriously: "Master Wei, why do you need to lie to me? You support Pang Baihu so strongly. Although it is because he saved your concubine, do you dare to say that you have no selfish motives?"
"Hahaha...we are each other!" The two looked at each other and laughed.
At present, the situation in the Ming Dynasty is getting more and more chaotic. As local military and political officials, they naturally see it clearly than anyone else. It is no longer the time for the nobles and the military to be humble in the middle of the Ming Dynasty. Who holds the seal of military power now?
Whoever has more soldiers is the boss. Whoever has more soldiers will have stronger fists. Originally, the status of these two people did not require them to submit to a small household like Pang Gang, but they all dared to fight with just a few people since Pang Gang
Judging from the fact that someone came out of the thief soldiers' lair and even took the head of the thief chieftain, this person will definitely do something in the future. If you give a little help now, you may be able to get rich rewards in the future.
How can we not do business!
Not to mention the selfish motives of Song Xinghe and Song Xinghe in the same year of Wei Dynasty, it is said that Pang Gang and others were very different when they left than when they came. When they came, they were just wearing ordinary mandarin duck war jackets, but when they returned, they were the most
The poor ones were all wearing Xiaoqi's clothes, and Pang Gang was even more dressed in cyan Baihu official uniform, riding a red war horse presented by Song Xinghe. Although it was just ordinary goods, it was rare in the Ming Dynasty, which lacked war horses.
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Pang Gang rode his horse and walked slowly on the road of Huiling Mountain Guard. On both sides were Da Zhuang, Gou Sheng, Li Yuan and others. They were all surrounding Pang Gang like stars holding the moon.
Don't be surprised, this is China, this is the strict hierarchy of feudal society. Although when they came, they were still walking together as soldiers escorting the prefect's concubine back to Qingzhou, but when Pang Gang became a member of hundreds of households, the differences between classes immediately disappeared.
Reflected.
However, after leaving Qingzhou, Pang Gang immediately jumped off the horse. It was not that he didn't want to ride, but that he felt uncomfortable all over as he had never ridden a horse before, and he always felt that his body was shaking badly.
Walking slowly on the official road with everyone, Da Zhuang looked at Pang Gang and hesitated to speak. Pang Gang couldn't help but laugh when he saw this: "Da Zhuang, you can say whatever you want. When did you become so different from me? We
We even dug wild vegetables together a few days ago!"
As soon as Pang Gang's words came out, everyone laughed. Da Zhuang hesitated for a moment and summoned up the courage to ask: "Just... Mr. Pang, can you take me and Gou Sheng with you to Wanghai Fort this time?"
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Pang Gang felt happy when he heard this. He really came up with whatever he wanted. He was worried that no one was available, so he automatically sent two of them, but his face didn't show it. Instead, he asked lightly, "Take these."
Wouldn't it be nice to live your little life for a reward of silver to build a house in Lingshan Guardhouse and then find a wife? Why do you follow me to Wanghai Fort to endure hardship?"
"I'm not afraid!" The strong and honest face was filled with perseverance: "Gou Sheng and I have discussed it. We both think that we can succeed by following you. Sir, please take us to Wanghai Fort together."
Pang Gang stared at Da Zhuang for a while before slowly nodding, "Okay, but I have something to say first. You must be prepared to endure hardships this time when I go to Wanghai Fort. I am not going to Wanghai Fort just to farm.
I still need to train my troops."
"Sir, don't worry. We can endure any hardship. I won't embarrass you by keeping it!" Da Zhuang slapped his chest loudly.
"I hope you can remember what I said today!" Pang Gang smiled softly, with a malicious smile in his eyes.
Li Yuan looked at Da Zhuang and Pang Gang on the side and had the idea of following Pang Gang to Wanghai Fort. However, this idea was still suppressed in his heart. After all, his relationship with Pang Gang was not very harmonious before. If he spoke rashly,
It would be very embarrassing if he was rejected. It would be better to go back and discuss it with the old man at home.
The group of people talked and walked towards Lingshan Fort in the south...