The efficiency of the work in the tower was really fast. On the third day, the appointment letter for the first-class soldier was handed directly to Qin Shou by a junior officer from Gray City.
The official who vouched for himself was a sergeant officer from the tribune of Gray City, who was also the second-ranking figure in Gray City. This was really interesting. Not only did he receive a letter of appointment as a sergeant, but he also brought himself 5 gold coins. The sergeant
The officer also invited him to the bar for a big meal, and everyone called him a brother.
It's obvious that the tribune of the Gray City is also in urgent need of manpower.
Hey, Qin Shou immediately bought a piece of land in Hehe Town with 5 gold coins. The enthusiastic mayor of Tali even sent people to decorate the house and replace the furniture with new ones. The money spent had already exceeded the cost of the land.
value.
Qin Shou was also promoted to the rank of superior soldier with four white stripes and put on brand new iron-inlaid leather armor. The quality was the equipment of the superior soldier in the elite army and was better than that of the captain of the superior soldier of Ohm Squadron.
Another thing is that he now has military power. The third team is his direct soldier, and he has the right to impose any punishment except killing. And the military power of his superior soldier has already exceeded that of the captains of the first and second teams, and the combat effectiveness of the soldiers is also
Not weaker than the two teams.
Of course, I didn't feel happy because of this. The captain of the superior soldier squad was just a petty official.
Alina also lives in a small villa with her own property rights, and her life is pretty good, although she is not as popular as the mayor.
And soon, he accepted the benefits from others so that he could do things for them. The mayor of the town, Tali, asked him to go to several villages on the river bank east of Hegu Town to collect this year's taxes on his behalf.
Taxation? A gross taxation, and the village has not captured any food. Where can I get tax money for you? In fact, it is robbery. Before the Three Dragons Guild has slaughtered all the villages, they first loot the village coins.
What could I do? I couldn't refuse. I immediately received the order and led the third team of soldiers to collect the taxes. When they led the soldiers out of the garrison, Ohm and the other sergeants in Yanshan had complicated expressions on their faces.
Although some brainless soldiers scolded themselves for being ungrateful behind their backs, most smart people knew that Orm had no choice, either accept it or disappear, it was as simple as that.
They are all lamenting that Om is very beautiful now, but the big shots in the upper echelons only use Om as a spearman, and they might be blamed for it that day.
On the way, Vice Captain Aliya was pouting, "Boss, do we really have to work hard for that bastard mayor?" The soldiers of the third team all looked distressed, but maybe some of the soldiers were willing to work hard for the bastard mayor.
, how can you gain status if you don’t work hard? If you can enjoy a happy life for a few days, it’s worth dying.
Qin Shou rode the black horse given to him by the mayor of Tali and walked headlong. He shook his head and said, "How can you say that? Your life is your own. We all fight for ourselves..."
"Don't worry, all of us want to live a peaceful life for a few days. Although I can't lead everyone to get promoted or make a fortune, but we can definitely live a manly life for a few days!" Qin Shou said in a deep voice, hammering his chest.
The soldiers all smiled, and their boss understood them. They were not capable of being high-ranking officials. If they could live a human-like life without starving for a few days, it would be worth their while to work hard.
"Boss, brothers are determined to follow you. From now on, your life is our life! Do you think you are right?" Alya patted his shield, and all the soldiers roared in response.
More than two hours later, the third team arrived at the village. In fact, it is better to describe it as a gathering place. The entire village was built along the river bank. There was no defense at all, and there were no armed forces in the village.
No wonder Mayor Tali wants to go to Fayou Village to collect taxes himself. This time the Three Dragons Meeting failed, they must first capture the villages around River Valley Town.
When the villagers saw the imperial army coming in force, they all hid in their houses in fright. Qin Shou didn't bother to talk nonsense and directly sent the soldiers to rush into the village and search every house for coins.
I went to the fields in the village. The crops were still green and would take several months to mature. So in order not to make others easier, I burned them all.
When more than ten acres of farmland was burned to the point of billowing black smoke, the villagers who were driven out burst into tears.
"Boss, we've found them all, that's all." The soldiers pointed at the copper coins piled in the box. The soldiers roughly counted them, and found that there were more than 100 gold coins, which was a lot of wealth. Mayor Tali only
Collect 80 gold coins, which means the rest belongs to you.
After giving 80 gold coins to Mayor Tali, he put the remaining coins directly into his pocket, and then asked the soldiers to drive the village of more than 300 people back to River Valley Town, with wolves crying and ghosts howling along the way.
The sound spread hundreds of miles away.
Qin Shou saw a few bandits just running away, and it seemed that they were going back to report to their bandit leaders. Then the news of Hehe Town's raid on the surrounding villages was smoothly spread to the ears of the Three Dragons Association.
He took the whole village back to Hehe Town, and asked the soldiers to send 80 gold coins to Mayor Tali. He then used 20 gold coins to buy a piece of land in the corner of Hehe Town, and asked the soldiers to cut some in the small forest outside the Hehe River.
He came with wood and rebuilt a simple residence in the town. He also collected the first month's military pay of all the soldiers and loaned a total of 30 gold coins to Fayou Village. The principal and interest of 50 yuan were paid off in full within one year.
Qin was very happy that this move could deceive the residents of Fayou Village. They lived outside the town and had been threatened by several bandits. Now, although their money had been plundered, the imperial army gave them a
Their stable living environment is worth selling them into slaves!
People in different statuses have very simple requirements. As long as these poor villagers can be given a shelter, they are willing to be slaves to Qin Shou.
The villagers took the gold coins that Qin Shou lent them and started a business in Hehe Town, opening a restaurant and bathhouse. Of course, this was what Qin Shou suggested for them to do. It was already too late to start farming again, but it was
A piece of wasteland was reclaimed around River Valley Town, and wild fruits that could be harvested in just a few months were planted.
Although the mayor, Tali, was surprised by Aum's approach, the money was taken back anyway, and he didn't support the people, so it didn't matter.
Tali not only enriched his own pockets, but also made the tribune of Gray City very satisfied. He also rewarded Tali with a superior soldier with 5 points of combat effectiveness as his personal guard. All the soldiers in Qin Shou's third team were also improved by one.
Military rank. The lowest military rank is first-class private, and there are several third-class privates.
Qin Shou used the same method to expropriate almost all the villages within the jurisdiction of Hehe Town, and the population of Hehe Town also increased to nearly 3,000.
As the population increased, natural food became scarce. In order to prevent inflation, Qin ordered the soldiers of the third team to hunt wild animals around Hehe Town. He would keep half of the slaughtered wild animals and sell the rest at very low prices.
They were given to villagers in various places, who then made clothes from the animal skins and resold them.
To be honest, the humans in the Mythical Continent really have no business acumen. They only know how to kill people, rob people, and women, and nothing else.
For a time, River Valley Town almost developed into a small city, and its economy developed extremely rapidly, attracting many refugees to seek asylum.
Qin Shou accepted everything and arranged work, and the mayor was happy to do so. He didn't want to manage these refugees, he just wanted to collect money.
"I have long said that this guy Om has great potential." At the garrison station, Om and Yanshan had a rare table of wine and food, and they were in a very happy mood.
Orm has greatly reconciled the relationship between the Third Squadron and River Valley Town, especially the mayor Tali. He was reluctant to let the Third Squadron go and directly built a camp for the Third Squadron in River Valley Town at his own expense. Let the Third Squadron be regarded as
The garrison is stationed in Riverdale so that his god of wealth, Orm, will not be transferred.
As for Ohm's Third Squadron, although Gray City has the qualifications to mobilize them, it can only be mobilized during war. Besides, the Empire's squadrons and squadrons are independent and have great autonomy. Furthermore, the tribune of Gray City
He also didn’t want the Third Squadron to leave, and he also sent his adjutant to give Ohm many gifts. No matter how unclear his intention was, he was trying to win over the Third Squadron.
"Tribune Auston has been miserably suppressed by the young commander of the Gray City garrison over the years." Om murmured after taking a sip of fruit wine.
"Isn't that true? I heard that the young commander recently wanted to replace him with one of his own." Yanshan also snorted and laughed.
Ohm lamented, Auston was actually obedient enough, but the young commander was still dissatisfied, and more importantly than that, Auston had some information in his hands that could threaten the status of the junior commander.
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This is also the reason why Auston is still a tribune, "Human desires are greedy and endless. I know what kind of person Auston is. He doesn't want to be promoted at all now, so he will stay in his original position until he retires."
, but he knows so many things, Shaoling will not let him go." Yanshan thought for a while and said.
"Yes, Auston can only fight back now, otherwise he will only die. Once he is dismissed as a tribune by the superiors, his military status and rank will still be there, but he will definitely die." Ohm nodded.
That's why Auston got so close to the mayor of Tali. Originally, Tali was about to die, but who knew that the third squadron suddenly came out and saved Tali's life.
And Tali is Auston's shield. Only if Tali dies first, will it be Auston's turn. Evidence requires witnesses. Even if witnesses die, his words will be of no use.
Moreover, Shaoling did not dare to attack the tribune directly. He had to isolate him little by little and cut off all relations before taking action.
Tali became a key figure. "That's why Auston looked favorably on us and asked us to indirectly protect his witness." Iwayama continued his analysis.
But Ohm lowered his head and pondered. "Old man, is it really okay for us to get involved? Maybe..." Ohm was worried that now the third squadron has suddenly changed from its previous neutral position to siding with the tribunes.
Once Allston's ouster was dealt with, their 3rd Squadron...
"Haha, do you think it will work if we remain neutral? That commander doesn't like you, nor does he like our squadron." Iwayama sneered.
I'm afraid that when the time comes, Shaoling will be able to erase the position of Squadron Leader Ohm by just looking for an excuse. Furthermore, that Shaoling is a ruthless character and will not give the Third Squadron a way out...