Chapter Thirty-Six: Sweeping Bandits
A group of ordinary people from Zhenhaiwei.
Wearing some worn-out rattan armor.
He rushed out of the night with a wolf's spear, a wooden stick and a harpoon.
It was difficult to see the faces of the people in the dark early morning.
These villagers practiced with Zhang Luo for several months.
The momentum was even stronger than during the Battle of Houshan.
A fake official met a fake soldier.
Zhang Luo ordered loudly in the dark.
The people in the guardhouse quickly surrounded Zhu Xiaoer and his group.
I saw officers and soldiers rushing out from both sides.
Zhu Xiaoer thought that he might have been ambushed by the government.
He was so scared that his whole body became stiff.
I can barely hold the kitchen knife in my hand.
Zhang Luo walked to the center of the Yuanyang Formation.
He shouted in a serious tone:
"So thieves, all put down their weapons."
"Anyone who resists will be killed!"
This is an unequal confrontation.
Zhu Xiaoer and his gang were still making salt in Fuzhou Salt Farm half a year ago.
How could he possibly beat Weisuo Xiangyong who was trained by Zhang Luo?
Although Zhang Luo's "Art of War" skills have not yet advanced.
But Wei Suo Xiangyong, who led the formation,
It's easy to defeat twenty or so trainee pirates armed with wooden sticks.
Less than half an hour.
A group of pirates including Zhu Xiaoer.
They were all captured by Zhang Luo.
[Complete the military mission, increase the level of art of war, experience 30/60]
Gained some more experience.
Zhang Luo ordered everyone to escort the pirates.
Returned to Zhenhaiwei at night.
Wait until we return to Zhenhaiwei.
It's already dark.
A few roosters crow slightly noisily.
Heralding the arrival of a new day.
Zhang Luo and others have just entered the village.
This attracted the attention of people along the way.
Everyone came to the ancestral hall.
Zhang Luo imprisoned more than twenty pirates in an empty room in the ancestral hall.
Since they are not on the government's thieves book.
Then Zhang Luo will do justice for heaven.
After closing them for a few days.
Let them go to open up wasteland with the Death Row Gang.
After Zhang Bing came back, he gave the money from selling salt to Zhang Luo.
Zhang Luo casually threw five copper coins to Zhang Luo.
Then he came to the ancestral hall and handed the money bag to Grandpa Zhang.
When I opened the bag, everyone around me showed envious expressions.
I never thought that Zhang Luo could only make salt for more than a month.
I earned several thousand copper coins.
Scholars are great!
Farmers will make more money than ordinary health workers.
But for a talented man like Zhang Luo who is both good at reading and capable.
The people of Zhenhaiwei will not have any evil intentions.
Who makes Zhang Luo so capable?
It is not difficult to learn how to dry salt on the beach.
But how to remove the bitterness from coarse salt.
To the Zhenhai Guards, this is like a wordless scripture.
Zhang Luo entered the room where the pirates were detained.
More than 100 coins were found from Zhu Xiaoer's back.
Zhang Luo handed them over to the Xiang Yong who had made meritorious service.
He also took dozens of coins and treated them to a morning drink outside the guardhouse.
Then he ordered the guards to be disbanded.
This time, Zhang Luo's reputation in Zhenhai Guards has improved a lot.
Wait until Xiangyong disperses.
Zhang Luo followed Grandpa Zhang into the ancestral hall.
He said in a deep voice to Grandpa Zhang:
"These pirates actually know how to make official uniforms for the county government."
"I'm afraid there's something fishy about it."
Grandpa Zhang said with his crutch:
"Zhenhai Guard is originally a military guard post."
"It is our mission to exterminate bandits."
"Things in the county are quite chaotic."
"But I'm not afraid of any tricks they may play."
Then Grandpa Zhang took out two documents from behind his back, handed them to Zhang Luo and said:
"Zhang Luo, you are a scholar, what are your thoughts later?"
Zhang Luo was stunned. These days, he was busy brushing up system skills.
In my heart, I just want to make salt well and earn some money to spend.
Zhang Luo didn't think about what happened next.
Grandpa Zhang continued:
"People who can read always want to make progress."
"I know the guard can't keep you forever."
"These two pieces of evidence."
"One is the birthplace document from the Wei Institute."
"You can confirm with the government that you are the third master's nephew."
"The other one is a very important guide."
Grandpa Zhang took out another bronze medal and said:
"A few years ago, the health center helped a health worker in the county."
"You have never joined the army and passed the imperial examination. You need guidance from seniors."
"This is a token left by the students back then."
"If you hold him, that person will definitely take you to the child examination."
Zhang Luo's eyes were a little sore.
Grandpa Zhang actually prepared everything for himself.
The imperial examination system of the Ming Dynasty was extremely complex.
I want to take the imperial examination.
You must be a scholar with a clear background.
This requires the local government to issue a domicile document.
Prove that you are a reader.
He has a clean life and good moral character.
No one has ever sinned.
Then you need to be recommended by a student member or junior student in the county school.
Guarantee for you.
Only in this way can you be eligible to participate in the county's children's examination.
The child examination process is very cumbersome.
Multiple exams are required.
There are several levels.
Once they pass, they become students.
Or there is a more familiar name Xiucai.
Linsheng is a type of student.
Also called Linshansheng.
Some are also talented people.
Rural students study in state schools or county schools.
Some local governments provide grain and rice at the beginning of each month.
He is a scholar raised by a public family.
Since the Zhengde period.
The government exchanged Lin Sheng's grain and rice for silver.
At the beginning of every month, one to two taels of silver are distributed.
Except for public reading.
There are also many benefits such as exemption from taxes and corvee.
Becoming a scholar is half a step into becoming a gentry.
Only twenty people can be born in a county.
Relying on being a guarantor before the child test begins.
This is also another source of income for Lin Sheng.
A large number of people take part in the child examination in Fujian every year.
This is a considerable amount of income.
Grandpa Zhang took part in the child examination in order to take care of Zhang Luo.
Have all the paperwork ready.
He thinks very highly of Zhang Luo.
Zhang Luo bent down.
He bowed solemnly to Grandpa Zhang and said:
"Uncle, Zhenhaiwei's great kindness to Zhang Luo."
"Zhang Luo is unforgettable."
Grandpa Zhang helped Zhang Luo up and said:
"If you become a great talent in the future."
"It's enough not to forget the people of Zhenhaiwei."
"Tomorrow Changwei will go to the county to pay the fine."
"You go with him and get the pre-test documents for the child test."
Zhang Luo nodded quickly several times.
I have traveled to Zhenhaiwei for several months.
Finally I can leave the countryside and enter the county town.
Zhang Luo returned to the wing.
Prepare to pack the things you need.
But at the door, I found Zhang Wangsheng, a young fool with an angry look on his face.
"Well, Zhang Luo, you didn't take me with you to the ghost market last night!"
Saw Zhang Luo.
Zhang Wangsheng walked up to Zhang Luo in a few steps and asked.
Zhang Luo chuckled and explained:
"I went to catch pirates yesterday, so it wouldn't be appropriate to take you there."
"I'm going to catch a thief. Why can't my younger brother, who is currently a member of the Baihu household, not go?"
"And I'm still the next 100 households."
"You little brat, your teeth haven't even grown yet, so go and cool down."
"You're so young, you want to fight pirates."
Zhang Wangsheng and Zhang Luo had a fuss for a while.
Then he said in a blink of an eye:
"Brother Zhang Luo, I heard from Brother Bing that you are going to the county tomorrow."
"As long as you promise to take me to the county."
"I will forgive your sin."
This chapter has been completed!