Chapter 418: Bribing people’s hearts
The military camp is full of grown men and rough guys. Xia Zihan, a rich lady, is not suitable for hanging out, but this is outside, so there is not so much to pay attention to. Besides, she is accompanied by her nominal fiancé.
"There are a total of 35,763 people in the military camp. The area we are visiting is an army, with a total of 8,000 people." Then he pointed to three large tents and said, "This is the army kitchen. , that’s the granary over there.”
After hearing about the granary, Xia Zihan suggested going there to take a look.
"The imperial court just sent a batch of grain half a month ago, and it went into five granaries." As they said that, the two people walked to the door of the granary.
The four soldiers guarding the door saw the two of them and shouted in unison, "Chu Xianfeng, hello, Princess."
Princess Chu Yu is Chu Jingqi's fiancée. The fact that she came to visit Chu Jingqi has already spread throughout the entire military camp, and almost everyone knows about it. Now that Chu Jingqi did not go to training, but instead walked around with a beautiful girl, these soldiers immediately guessed Xia Zihan's identity was revealed.
Chu Jingqi had a straight face and coldly ordered, "Open the granary."
Sen Leng's proud aura came from his body, and the four soldiers did not dare to raise their heads. They hurriedly opened the door of the warehouse and stepped aside respectfully to let the two of them in.
Chu Jingqi turned around, took Xia Zihan's hand without restraint, and walked in.
Grain was piled up in most of the granary, most of which was unprocessed wheat. There were also rice, corn, sorghum, etc., but not much, and they only occupied a small part of the area.
Chu Jingqi said, "This food is sent from the granary in the northwest, but it is mostly dry land and there are very few paddy fields. The food sent is also wheat. There is also a processing workshop nearby where the wheat noodles eaten by the soldiers are made. The steamed buns are made from wheat. ”
Because the wheat bran is not removed and is crushed directly, the color of the wheat flour has an earthy yellow color. When mixed with water and kneaded into steamed buns, it turns gray after being steamed.
The steamed buns made from wheat flour without removing the bran were really unpalatable, thick and hard to swallow. Chu Jingqi was used to it for the first time, so it was nothing. But Xia Zihan saw so much wheat and saw piles of wheat next to it. After a few bags of ground wheat flour, my throat became choked and my eyes became moist.
She had eaten this kind of wheat flour before. It was very unpalatable. It was really unpalatable. If she ate it in her stomach, the wheat bran would cut her throat. If she ate it, she would suffer from constipation. It was very uncomfortable. The feeling of being difficult to swallow still haunts her. The memory is still fresh.
In her previous life, she and Nuanyu Nuanxiang ate this kind of wheat flour in Caojia Village. Mrs. Cao and Cao Zian ate white flour and rice. Wheat flour was cheap. They only cost four cents a pound at the market, while white flour sold for eight cents. A pound of rice cost nine cents a pound. Mrs. Cao was mean and harsh by nature. She controlled the money they earned from embroidery, but she was not willing to give them even a meal of white flour and rice.
Thinking of this, Xia Zihan lowered his eyes, and a trace of hatred flashed through the depths of his eyes.
Well, after going back, let Chu Lin go to Zhuangzi and send some wheat flour to the Cao family and their son. They should like it very much, right?
Although this wheat flour is unpalatable, it is better than eating one meal a day and being hungry.
The corner of Xia Zihan's mouth twitched insidiously.
"Ayu, let's go."
Chu Jingqi pulled her out of the granary, and then took her to see the greenhouse, which was set up outside the military camp. When he saw her, he said in a cowardly manner, "Princess, I can't find this servant in Shuimu City." All the rapeseeds have been planted, and they will be carefully tended. In three days, the cabbage and spinach will be ready to be picked and eaten.”
Then, he led Xia Zihan to look at the spinach that had just sprouted and grown two leaves.
The vegetables were not grown densely, they were grown by vegetable farmers invited from the field, and they were well served. They were emerald green and there were no bugs at all. Xia Zihan felt happy when he saw it and looked at Chu Jingqi, "I'll have some tomorrow." Eat it, keep it overnight, and pick it when it has two leaves.”
"If you want to eat it, make it tonight." Chu Jingqi said fondly, and then glanced at Shengdi. Shengdi was such a smart person, and immediately ordered the vegetable farmer to pick a plate and send it to the kitchen.
Xia Zihan felt very sad when she saw the young seedlings being picked, but after eating meat for more than a month, she really wanted to eat fresh vegetables.
Anyway, there are many kinds, so these are not enough.
In the evening, a plate of green spinach sprouts was placed in front of Xia Zihan. In addition to the spinach sprouts, there were also fresh cucumbers bought by Ma Bao who rode hundreds of miles away. He patted a plate and mixed them with minced garlic. , as well as pumpkin stewed chicken and egg custard.
These dishes were cooked by the cook hired by Ma Bao, and they tasted much better than those cooked by the cooks in the military camp.
Chu Jingqi and Chu Xuanyu, father and son, also came over to share the meal. Xia Zihan also specially ordered the cook to cook half a pot of rice. Chu Xuanyu smiled and ordered the boy to go back to his tent and get a can of shochu. The father and son drank it. .
Chu Xuanyu narrowed his eyes with a satisfied smile, "Thanks to Yu Niang, my uncle finally had a decent meal."
Xia Zihan felt sour and bitter after hearing these words, and felt sorry for the hard life Chu Jingqi and Chu Xuanyu had lived in the past few years.
Picking up the chopsticks, he tried his best to put vegetables into the bowls of the father and son, "I don't eat much, you eat more, don't leave any leftovers."
After eating, Xia Zihan told Chu Cong something. After receiving the order, Chu Cong left the military camp and Shuimu City overnight.
Ten days later, Chu Cong came back. At the same time, he also brought back a convoy. In the convoy, there were more than 300 carriages, all of which were filled with rice, bags after bags, so high that the carriage tires They were all pressed into a position on the soles of their feet. According to visual inspection, there are three hundred thousand kilograms of grain.
Chu Xuanyu, who came after getting the news, saw so much rice, his eyes brightened, "Your princess bought all this?"
"Back to my aunt, yes." Chu Cong saluted Chu Xuanyu respectfully.
Xia Zihan and Chu Jingqi, who got the news later, came out a little later. By the time they came out, Chu Xuanyu had already ordered hundreds of thousands of soldiers to carry the rice into the granary.
Chu Xuanyu was very happy to see Xia Zihan, and said with a serious face, "It is the Princess of Chuyu who sympathizes with the hardships of the soldiers and donated so much food. On behalf of the more than 30,000 soldiers, I would like to thank Princess Chuyu."
Chu Xuanyu's words were spoken in his capacity as the marshal of more than 30,000 soldiers. Even the seven or eight junior generals standing next to him respectfully thanked him.
Originally, Xia Zihan, a charming princess, came to the military camp to visit her fiancé, and some of the young generals disliked her.
You said you, a petite little lady who doesn’t know the sufferings of the world, why are you doing this in a house full of grown men? You also used the raw land to build a greenhouse and started a new stove. Isn’t this a violation of some of the rules in the military camp? .
No, some people don't like Xia Zihan.
But her identity was there, and even if they didn't like her, they didn't dare to show her face openly.
But now, they were very grateful to see that Princess Chu Yu had donated so much rice for them to eat, which was enough for more than 30,000 people to eat for four or five days.
You know, three hundred thousand kilograms of rice is not a small amount.
What's more, she bought so much rice in such a short period of time and even hired a convoy to deliver it. This ability alone is enough to make people respect her.
There are also some veterans who were favored by Mr. Chu Ge in the past. When they knew that she was the only bloodline left by Mr. Chu Ge, they were very kind to her. Now after seeing her food donation, they even said with emotion, "As expected of her. Mr. Chu Ge’s granddaughter, like Mr. Chu Ge, knows how to be considerate of the soldiers.”
"It's just some food. The emperor has rewarded me with so many things. It's only right that I take some money out, buy some food, and give it to the soldiers as a filial piety."
Xia Zihan smiled kindly.
"When my grandfather was still alive, he often told me that the most fortunate and difficult people in Dasheng were not the courtiers who got up early at three o'clock every day to rush to the morning court, nor the farmers who had to go to the fields to grow food regardless of rain or shine, but the people on the border. Soldiers who defend their homeland and fight against the enemy to the death, hanging their heads on their belts and licking blood with their swords. ”
"You are the officers and soldiers of Dasheng, the protectors of the people of Dasheng. You have a heavy burden of protecting your home and country on your shoulders. Here, you are always going to fight bloody battles with the enemy, and you are always thinking about protecting the people of Dasheng. You are Da Sheng is the most miserable person, but your food, drink, and accommodation are the worst. I...I feel ashamed for wasting food at home.”
Then, he made a blushing and embarrassed expression.
"These grains are the first batch, and there are five batches to follow. I did not donate these alone. My aunt, oh, your marshal's wife, also donated three batches of grains. She sympathizes with the hardships you have suffered following the marshal. Year, specially asked me to donate.”
She couldn't be a good person by herself, so Xia Zihan casually dragged Mr. Zhuo in.
These soldiers were all elite soldiers brought out by Chu Xuanyu and Chu Jingqi personally. Zhuo donated food and gained a good reputation as a caring person for the soldiers below, which was also good for Chu Xuanyu and Chu Jingqi.
At least, these soldiers will remember the kindness of the Chu family and will never betray the Chu family at any time.
This is a good way to win people's hearts.
As for Xia Zihan, winning people's hearts is only one of them. The most important thing for her is simply wanting these people to eat better.
These soldiers are all excellent soldiers and generals led by Chu Xuanyu and Chu Jingqi father and son. They are the most loyal subordinates to them. Even in Chu Jingqi's crisis, they will not hesitate to use their own lives to save Chu Jingqi. In this way She has to be kind to them. Even if she loves Wujiwu, she has to be more considerate of them.
Anyway, she had money on hand, so she took out two to thirty thousand taels of silver to help everyone eat better and live a better life. It also allowed them to remember the good things of the Chu family and be more sincere to Chu Jingqi and Chu Xuanyu. Speaking of which, Worth it.
She is willing to give up any heart that can be bought with money.
You know, money is not everything, and it is not that easy to buy people's hearts. However, once she can buy people's hearts, she will never be ambiguous.
(End of chapter)