"But even if I am a first-class earl, I can only form a personal guard army of more than 400 people. Any more will violate the court rules and be beheaded." Tang Wen shook his head.
"Hehehe, Mr. Qin has already thought of this for you." Tie Wenjing said with a smile.
"Oh, is there anything you can say?" Tang Wen asked.
"Master Qin means to ask you to donate another official position, for example, deputy envoy of the regiment training of Jiangzhou Prefecture.
At that time, you can openly recruit soldiers, a thousand men and horses.
Including your personal guards, there are as many as 1,500 people.
When the time comes, you will be able to fight back when you encounter pirates." Tie Wenjing said.
"I have brought all these official seals, and I have asked the court for approval." Qin Botong waved his hand, and Master Qin brought a box, and when he opened it, there was an official seal inside.
"Because you are a first-class uncle, the court agreed. Otherwise, you would not be qualified to donate," Tie Wenjing said.
"The imperial court has certain preferential treatment for those who have a title. They can donate money to buy an official position. Of course, it also depends on the official position, such as regiment training envoy, comfort envoy, etc." Master Qin said.
"It's just some casual work, of course the court agreed." Tang Wen responded.
"You can't say that. Although they are all idle, you, the deputy regimental envoy, have the power to recruit local soldiers.
When the time comes, it will be in line with court rules to give you some guns.
For example, fire guns, black cannons, etc. Of course, we can approve some of these things for you.
However, you have to pay for it yourself when you go to the casting house in the imperial court to withdraw the time silver." Master Qin said.
"That's okay, but the training envoy of Jiangzhou Prefecture is Mr. Qin.
All expenses for my soldiers are paid for by the Tang family, including food and clothing.
Therefore, the imperial court cannot transfer my soldiers at will. Otherwise, wouldn’t our Tang family train soldiers for the imperial court in vain?
Of course, for example, if pirates and bandits attack Koh Samui, that is our unshirkable task.
I raise them just to protect the safety of Koh Samui.
Now that Koh Samui is safe, we can free up time to open up wasteland and grow grain and beans. We will pay more taxes, which is also a contribution to the court.
Even if the people live and work in peace and contentment, it has also solved some local troubles for Jiangzhou Prefecture, right?" Tang Wen said.
"Don't worry, Lord Tang, no matter how difficult it is, Jiangzhou Prefecture will never mobilize your troops.
Jiangzhou is the main city of a province, and the garrison of the Guangshui Division is only a dozen battalions, plus the Chu army, a total of dozens of battalions.
There are also several battalions of the elite black cavalry battalions of the dynasty, plus the local soldiers including the government officials and police officers, the total number is no less than 150,000.
Lord Tang, you only have one or two thousand people, haha, Qin Botong, I will not come to attack Lord Tang." Qin Botong said with a slight contempt.
"What you say is unfounded, but what you write is proof!" Tang Wencai didn't care about him. He only had official documents in black and white.
"This official document can be established, but since Lord Tang is the deputy envoy of the regiment training, he must also contribute some efforts to Jiangzhou Prefecture. Therefore, if there is a pirate attack in the surrounding islands and waters, Lord Tang is the deputy envoy of the regiment training.
Shouldn't we send soldiers to exterminate them?" Qin Botong said.
"The surroundings, how big are the surroundings? There must be a rough range, right?" Tang Wen asked, but he couldn't be fooled by Qin Botong.
Speaking more broadly, the entire sea area of Jiangzhou Prefecture can be said to be around Samui Island. This pirate ship cannot easily enter.
"The area around Koh Samui is about sixty miles away," Master Qin said.
"This area is not small. The total area of Jiangzhou Prefecture from east to west, north to south, is only about 200 miles.
My defense area actually reaches sixty miles, haha, can this person do it?
Also, if the court doesn’t give you money or food, it will all have to be paid for by the Tang family, which is embarrassing the Tang family." Tang Wen said with a smile.
"This is indeed a bit difficult for you, but you, the deputy regimental commander, are different from others. You have the power to recruit two thousand local soldiers.
With four to five hundred personal guards and servants guarding the courtyard, the number can reach 3,000.
There are three thousand people, and if they are well-equipped, Ma Ma Hu Hu can defend them," Qin Botong said.
"Well-equipped equipment requires a lot of silver. I have to work hard. This regiment trains deputy envoys. It doesn't matter if I don't do it, I will be happy and free." Tang Wen said.
"Haha, Master Tang, actually, Lord Qin has already thought about it for you." Master Qin said with a smile.
"Oh?" Tang Wen looked at him.
"Because you shoulder the heavy responsibility, Lord Qin specially requested orders from the court this time.
You are said to be a first-class earl, a tent donor and a money donor. When the army received the tents this time, they all said that your tents were useful, and you also killed a large number of pirates.
Therefore, the Sea Saint City Clan Hall believes that you are worthy of the important task.
Therefore, I agree to make Baihu Island your fiefdom." Master Qin said.
"Where is Baihu Island?" Tang Wen asked.
"Sir, Baihu Island is on the left front of our Koh Samui Island, and it is only five or six miles away from our Koh Samui Island." At this time, Luo Yiwu said.
"The territory of that island is not small, it is comparable to that of Koh Samui. Back then, your ancestors of the Tang family spent a million taels to acquire Koh Samui," Master Qin said.
"Baihu Island was proposed by me, and the superiors promised to reward you. Therefore, there is no need for so much money. You only need to pay 600,000 taels." Qin Botong said.
"Baihu Island is a deserted island. The island is covered with man-eating trees and man-eating flowers. It is not suitable for human habitation at all. A place where even birds dare not poop. Not to mention six hundred thousand taels or one hundred thousand taels."
People want it." Luo Yiwu said.
"Why do you say that? The island is about the same size as Koh Samui. If Sir Tang can reclaim Koh Samui, I believe he can also reclaim Baihu Island.
Look how beautiful your Wolong Lake will be once it is built.
I believe Sir Alex has the ability to build Baihu Island.
Then you will make a lot of money." Qin Botong said with a straight face.
"I'm sorry, I don't have that ability." Tang Wen said stiffly.
I feel like I have a mirror in my mind, what kind of bullshit account ban, deputy team leader, is just targeting my wallet to make money.
"Haha, Lord Tang can't say that either.
All for the sake of the imperial court. The war in the north and west has entered a fever pitch, and a large amount of money and food are needed.
Otherwise, once the northwest is conquered by Great Qin, the country will be in danger." Qin Botong said with a dry smile.
"But you can't take me for granted! I have good wine when my friends come, but if someone wants to take me, Tang Wen, for taking advantage of me, then please do it. I'm sorry that Tang can't entertain them." Tang Wen said angrily.
"This is absolutely impossible!" Qin Botong said with a straight face, "Master Tang, the reason why I gave White Tiger Island to you is of course to strengthen your defense.
This is for the safety of Koh Samui. If pirates hide on Baihu Island, the danger to Koh Samui will increase.
Once White Tiger Island becomes your territory, you can send people to the island to defend it. By then, the pirates will also use rat weapons.
Of course, I knew that Sir Tang was unhappy. Therefore, I specifically asked for instructions from the superiors, who also approved it.
It was decided to grant the Mei House at No. 8 East Street of the Provincial City, together with Baihu Island, to Lord Tang as a fief."
"Mei's house occupies a large area, covering a hundred acres, and the provincial capital's East Street is a prosperous area of the provincial capital.
The Mei House faces the street, so as long as the wall of the house is pushed down, it can be turned into dozens of stores.
By then, just collecting rent for a year will be a big sum." Master Qin helped from the side.
"How much more silver do you want?" Tang Wen asked sarcastically.
"Together with Baihu Island, the total is eight hundred thousand taels." Master Qin said.