Chapter 404: Two Gouzi is the way to make a fortune
The weather is getting colder and colder, and the Qingjiang River is filled with thick fog.
Chen Laoshi nestled in his small fishing boat, rubbing his hands and looking at the riverside in the distance from time to time.
The weather is fine this year, not too cold, so there is no need to buy new cotton-padded clothes for my wife and mother. After finishing the work this time, I don’t have to worry about food for a few days.
Ergou, come out quickly. Chen Laoshi looked at the fog and stamped his feet to keep warm. The fishing boat rocked back and forth on the water following Chen Laoshi's movements.
After the fog, there is the Qi Army Qingjiang Navy's stockade. This is the fourth time Chen Laoshi has come here to see someone off.
The Ergou brothers are very powerful and know many important people. They came four times and sent different people, but they all went to the Navy's stockade.
The mist parted, and the two people stepped out. The ones leading the way were the two brothers.
"This way"
Chen Laoshi said hello, rowed the boat and headed towards the two of them.
The two got on the boat. The man with his head wrapped in cloth let out a deep breath, patted Er Gou on the shoulder and said, "Brother Er Gou, you did a good job this time. Go back and wait for the reward."
Chen Laoshi, who was rowing the boat, suddenly became nervous: "Um, sir, sir, we are poor people living by eating sweet potatoes. We don't dare to go back and wait."
Ergou laughed when he heard this: "Brother, what are you worrying about? I cut off your sweet potatoes some time. I'll get them for you when you get back."
After Ergou finished scolding Chen Laoshi, he said to the Han Dingxiang Guard Qingjiang Commander who had taken off his turban:
"Sir, Brother Lao Shi is a good man who values promises and righteousness. Chen San, a fellow countryman, died on the river. Before his death, he entrusted his wife and children to Brother Lao Shi. Brother Lao Shi didn't have enough to eat at home, so he left Chen San's wife and son
It’s taken care of.”
Hearing this, Ping Qi became interested: "Did Chen San's wife and children live in Brother Lao Shi's house?"
Chen Laoshi waved his hands repeatedly: "Don't dare to talk nonsense, sir, don't dare to talk nonsense. There are many disputes in front of the widow's house. On weekdays, when I send some food to their house, I always ask my mother to go there. People's words are scary."
Qi Qi laughed: "Brother Lao Shi seems to be an honest man. Let's do it this way. Since Ergou intercedes with you, Brother Lao Dao, are you willing to do the fine work of my Dingxiang Guard? One tael of silver a month, and
One hundred pounds of sweet potatoes."
Chen Laoshi originally wanted to refuse, but when he heard sweet potato, his eyes lit up.
The wrinkles on his dark red face trembled a few times. Chen Laoshi's lips trembled and he said, "There are really a hundred kilograms of sweet potatoes. Sir, you don't dare to lie to us about these hardships."
Ergou scolded and said: "Brother, what nonsense are you talking about? This gentleman is a big shot. He can talk to Prince Su, the wise king of the Han Kingdom. How can he not keep his words?"
"Done"
Chen Laoshi let go of the oar, clenched his fist, and squeezed it hard. His tone was suppressed, but there was also a hint of pride.
Ping Qi took a small boat and landed on the north bank of Qingjiang River. He picked up a few soldiers and rushed directly to Qingjiang Camp.
The Qingjiang Guards Camp ran more than ten times in a row to clear the way with sweet potatoes, and finally captured Qi State's Qingjiang Navy and persuaded the Qingjiang Navy Commander and below, a total of sixteen captains, to surrender.
Ping Qi went there this time to meet with several heavyweights of the navy. He also brought over Su Lu's promise that former Qingjiang Navy soldiers at all levels would receive promotions and their original duties would remain unchanged. They had made great contributions.
Or, it can even be upgraded to three levels in a row.
When they arrived outside the Chinese army's tent, Ping Qi asked Lu Kang, who was on duty: "Is the Commander-in-Chief here? I have important military information and I want to see the Commander-in-Chief."
Lu Kang glanced at Ping Qi and said impatiently: "The Commander-in-Chief is here, but there are guests. If you go in, you won't be able to report the military information. Why don't you wait before going in."
Hearing this, Ping Qi stopped worrying and asked the guard on duty for a towel, carefully wiping the moisture on his hands and hair.
"The air here in the south is so moist and tight that even walking back and forth on the river made me wet all over. It's worse than even a rain in the north."
Lu Kang also babbled beside him: "It's not that bad. I was on duty for a whole day and I felt like my pants were all wet. Life on the riverside is really hard."
The bright moon of Feiniao camp flashed by, holding a soft robe in his hand, and was about to enter the Chinese army's tent. Hearing this, he looked at Lu Kang and Ping Qi in surprise.
"The weather is quite nice. Can't you stand it, Commander Lu and Lord Ping?"
Ping Qi wiped the water off his head, returned the towel to Lu Kang, and asked Mingyue with a smile.
"Lieutenant Ming is going to see the Commander-in-Chief? Let me go in with you."
The Chinese army guards checked Mingyue and then let the two people in.
In the Chinese military tent, Su Lu was talking to several fishermen. One fisherman was talking about the customs and customs on the south bank of the Qingjiang River. The other fishermen interrupted from time to time to add something.
Seeing Mingyue and Ping Qi come in, Su Lu knew that the navy matter had come to an end, so he stopped talking and asked the guards to send a few fishermen out before asking.
"Ping Qi, you are finally here. If you don't come, I will go to you to beg for the money and food I need to use."
Qi Qi smiled and said nothing.
Mingyue presented the robe, said Su Yun's words, and then left holding the dirty robe.
Pingqi then spoke: "Commander-in-Chief, we have captured the Qingjiang Navy and commanded Wenjiang. He has agreed to lead his team to surrender."
Su Lu nodded: "Okay, what conditions did he put forward?"
Ping Qi flipped his wrist, took out a pamphlet, presented it to Su Lu and said, "Commander Commander, this is Wen Jiang's request. It's quite a lot, but it's not difficult."
Su Lu took the brochure and read it carefully.
The original establishment will be maintained and the existing personnel of the Navy will not be divided.
It would be best if the replacement pay would be paid in the form of sweet potatoes and sweet potatoes. This is what the Navy officers and soldiers hope.
You cannot be in arrears with wages, and even if you are in arrears, they cannot exceed three months.
Salaries can be reduced appropriately, but not too much.
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After Su Lu read the brochure, he looked at Ping Qi in surprise.
"You kid, you're quite good at it."
Ping Qi chuckled: "Qi people are short of food and have been in arrears with wages for more than three years. The Qingjiang Navy can survive only because Wenjiang led them fishing. A group of good navy soldiers turned out to be fishermen."
"The general will take advantage of the trend and exaggerate the difficulties of our Han country. He only wants to ensure that the supply of sweet potatoes and potatoes is open, and the rest will have to be discussed later."
Su Lu nodded: "All of these terms can be agreed to, but there is one thing. The Qingjiang Navy will not maintain the current establishment, but will continue to expand. One day, they will be pulled out to cross the ocean."
Ping Qi stood up and said: "General, I will go back now. With these words, I believe that Wen Jiang will definitely be willing to surrender."
Three days later, the Qingjiang navy led the Wenjiang commanders to surrender.
Su Lu ordered that the establishment of the Qingjiang Navy should continue to be maintained, and Wenjiang was granted the title of Captain of the Qingjiang Navy of the Han Dynasty. He was promoted to the sixth rank of Zhaowu Colonel and was responsible for the rectification of the Qingjiang Navy.
The surface of the river immediately became a smooth road, and the road for the Han army to the south bank of the Qingjiang River was opened.
Grain, grass and ordnance were continuously transported to the south bank of the Qingjiang River. The Feiniao Battalion and the Ballista Battalion moved to the south bank in preparation for rescuing Su Ping and Li Kun's troops who had been besieged by the Qi people and the Yingte coalition for a month.
On the navy ship, Wen Jiang, the captain of the navy battalion, accompanied Su Lu with a respectful look.
On the river, floating corpses float by from time to time, floating in the waves.
The respect on Wen Jiang's face turned into sadness: "These scum are burning, killing and looting again."
Lu Zhan next to him asked strangely: "Who are Captain Wen scolding?"
Wen Jiang's face was full of anger, "The Pushan Division of the coalition forces took advantage of the commander of the Yingte Feiniao Battalion and burned, killed and looted everywhere in the name of the Yingte Feiniao Battalion. This group of scum."
Su Lu spoke: "Here's how I learned how to make a fortune by being a bitch to the Intellectuals."
The generals standing around were stunned for a moment. After a moment, Wen Jiang hammered the palm of his right hand with his left fist.
"Er Gouzi, the word "Dushuai" is really well used. This grandson of Pushan is really a fucking Er Gouzi."