Chapter 51 How can this be called stealing?
Xiao Dongwei is very enthusiastic about the Yuan brothers.
People who are capable are welcome wherever they go.
Especially when these capable people are willing to become your partners.
The Yuan brothers are highly skilled in martial arts.
Xuanyuan's seventh-grade cultivation level has already exceeded Xiao Dongwei's level, and since they are two brothers, with their two swords united, their level can be raised to another level.
Xiao Cheqi’s reputation outside the customs does not mean that he can recruit more talents.
On the contrary, because everyone knew about Marshal Linghu’s little thoughts about Xiao Cheqi, almost all those who had the ability and pursuits went to Marshal Linghu, and they could come to vote for Xiao Cheqi. The rider was a good man who really wanted to have a life-and-death fight with Bei Yuan, and didn't care about life and death.
Coming all the way from Zhenwu City, Xiao Dongwei had already introduced the general situation of Yuan'an City to the two brothers.
It is well known that Xiao Changche has three thousand riders.
But this does not mean that Xiao Changche really has only three thousand people under his command.
These three thousand people are cavalry.
To maintain the extraordinary combat effectiveness of these three thousand cavalry, there are as many as five thousand auxiliary soldiers serving them.
Of course, these five thousand people are half civilians and half soldiers.
The funds allocated to Xiao Changche by Xingyuan were far from enough to consume this army.
But Xiao Changche had no place to reason.
Because generally speaking, Linghu Ye allocated military expenses to him in accordance with the imperial government's economic system. Maybe Marshal Linghu often deducted money from other troops, but he never deducted Xiao Changche.
This funding is really far from enough.
So Xiao Changche often feeds war with war.
Whether it is to exterminate the horse bandits or to cross the border to rob Beiyuan, it is often to get enough money and food.
But even this was not enough, and borrowing became a common thing.
This is how Li Dachui became Xiao Changche’s creditor.
“We have three thousand cavalry and nearly ten thousand war horses!” Xiao Dongwei said proudly: “There are also people who specialize in horse breeding to cultivate better war horses. Nearly half of our funds are eaten by these war horses. Gone!”
“Three horses per capita, amazing!” Yuan Rong admired sincerely.
"The soldiers stationed in the city are not actually real soldiers. They are half soldiers and half civilians. They take turns on duty. When not on duty, they can farm or do some small business. Only the city These three thousand cavalry outside are the real warriors!" Xiao Dongwei continued: "The cavalry needs a lot of space, so we are not stationed inside the city, but are divided into two camps outside the city, which we habitually call the left. There are 2,000 people in the left camp and 1,000 people in the right camp. At the same time, the horse farm is over there, and the general lives in the left camp. "
"Only when we arrived outside the pass did we realize how famous Xiao Chaqi was. General Xiao, speaking of brothers, I'm still a little uneasy now!" Yuan Rong said with a smile.
"Generals love talents." Xiao Dongwei said: "It's just that these two heroes really want to fight against Beiyuan with us. They are brothers of life and death. There is nothing to be nervous about."
"Cheqi Do you have any preferences or anything particularly annoying? Can the general reveal anything so that our brothers will avoid any taboos?"
Xiao Dongwei thought for a while and said: "Well, there is one thing. Let me tell you, when talking to our general, don’t praise your majesty or anything like that. It’s best not to mention this kind of topic!”
“Understood!” Yuan Rong nodded.
Xiao Cheqi looks like a boy or a girl, and I probably hate it the most when people say this.
The group braved the wind and snow, and the military camp was far away. Just like the city, there were rows of mud thatched houses, all surrounded by heavy snow. Except for the military camp, there was basically no snow. Snow.
It must have been cleaned up by soldiers just like the city wall.
The closer they got to the barracks, the Yuan Rong brothers felt that the pressure was increasing, and an invisible evil spirit filled the surroundings of the barracks.
Yuan Rong suddenly stopped his horse, looked at Xiao Dongwei and said: "The Sky-Destroying Technique!"
"Brother Yuan is indeed well-informed!" Xiao Dongwei said with a smile: "In the military camp, there are many people who practice the sky-defeating technique. I think it is the same in the Chang'an Forbidden Army. Brother, I also practice this, but I am not talented enough. , So far, he is only at the sixth level of Qi Control, and if he wants to break through to Xuanyuan, he still doesn’t know how long it will take to reach the end of the Monkey Year.” "But I heard that Fetian has obvious sequelae. General, have you ever considered it? As far as I know, few senior generals in Chang'an have practiced this!" Yuan Rong said.
Xiao Dongwei chuckled: "I'm not qualified to consider this yet. The problem you mentioned will not occur until Fatian reaches the ninth level of Xuanyuan. I'm afraid I will never reach this point in my life. I'm good at it, so I don't need to think about it at all." "Is this what riding is all about?" Yuan Tong asked suddenly.
Xiao Dongwei smiled slightly, nodded and said: "That's right, the rider is now at the ninth level of Xuanyuan!"
Brother Yuan Rong took a breath of cold air. At the age of twenty-five, he was already at the ninth level of Xuanyuan. The then Great Qin Army God Li Muye was far behind him at this age.
Li Muye was not yet fifty when he died. He was at the peak of the ninth level of Xuanyuan. He died immediately. It is said that it was because of the Sky-Destroying Technique.
This skill is practiced with the help of killing energy. The progress is indeed rapid, but the harm is also obvious.
After half a stick of incense, the Yuan brothers saw Xiao Changche again.
Still the same as the last time I saw him, Xiao Changche was like an unsheathed long sword, exuding an awe-inspiring murderous aura. He felt out of breath when he was too close to him.
"Xiao has always been thirsty for talents. Xian Kunzhong thinks highly of me and joins the army. I welcome him very much." Xiao Changche said with a smile: "I just have something to say on my mind. The so-called opening the window and speaking frankly, can you two Accept it, then Xiao welcomes you two to join. If you can't accept it, you can leave, and we will still be good friends in the future!"
"Cheqi said so clearly!" Both Yuan Rong brothers handed over their hands.
"You two used to be heroes in the world, and you are used to being idle and free, but it is different in the army. Military regulations are strict, and Xiao is extremely strict in running the army. If you can't bear this restraint, you'd better not do it. Good to join the army! "
Yuan Rong said with a smile: "There are rules everywhere in life, and the world is no exception. No matter where you are, there is no absolute freedom. This trip to Guanwai is an eye-opener for my brother, and he has a battle with the barbarians. , also since I feel that as warriors, we should use what we have learned to protect our robes. Therefore, the two brothers, Cheqi, are not afraid of strict military regulations."
"Excellent!" Xiao Changche clapped and laughed: "Two Xuanyuan seventh-rankers, Bi Dongwei They all have to be strong, but the army has its own rules. Without military merit, you cannot serve as an officer, and you cannot lead the army. Therefore, I can only accept the two of you as my personal soldiers. After you have achieved military merit, you can naturally lead the army. "< br>
"That's very good!" Yuan Rong said: "My two brothers used to be idle in the world, and they were good at being aggressive and aggressive. But when it comes to commanding troops to fight, they know nothing about it. The general is willing to send troops to us, so I will I dare not accept it! It is my brother’s honor to be able to study under the general’s side.”
Yuan Rong is a man of the world, but his flattering words are just plain stupid. Yuan Ruyi showed no trace at all.
Xiao Changche laughed and stretched out his fist: "In that case, we will be brothers from now on. There will be a big thing to do next. With the two brothers joining us, the chance of winning will increase. !”
The two brothers clenched their fists and touched Xiao Changche, looking at each other and smiling.
The sound of banging at midnight sounded on the street.
Zhang Ruo pushed the door open and walked out. The cold but fresh breath cheered him up. He rubbed his eyes and stretched again. Behind him came the joyful voice of Yuan'an County Magistrate Liu Yi: "A bachelor is a bachelor." , it’s really easy to deal with these troublesome things, haha, I thought it would take three or five days, but the bachelor got it in order in the blink of an eye, I admire it, I admire it!”
“ How long have you been the county magistrate?" Zhang Ruo asked.
"It's been almost two years. When the last county magistrate went on inspection, his head was chopped off by a damn Beiyuan man!" Liu Yi said: "Unfortunately, I went to private school for a few years and was grabbed by a rider. I came to be the county magistrate. Originally, it was a good thing to get promoted, but all these complicated things really made me worried. I have lost twenty or thirty pounds in the past two years!"
“Didn’t the Xingyuan send officials to take over?”
Liu Yi sighed: “No one is willing to come to our place! Firstly, the riders are strict, and secondly, they are often in fear of their lives. You Think about it, just a few dozen miles away, the cavalry will suddenly arrive, cut off your head and run away. No matter how powerful the cavalry is, they can't protect you."
"You also practice martial arts?"
"Ashamed, it's just a three-legged cat-handle style. It's typical that you can't be good at writing, but you can't do martial arts! Being able to be the county magistrate is completely unexpected. Xiao Dongwei said that this is not the grave of my ancestors. Smoke, the ancestral grave is on fire! It’s a pity that I don’t know where the ancestral grave is, otherwise I would have to kowtow a few times and tell my ancestors that I am an official!”
Zhang Ruo smiled and said, “You are actually still here. Very good. Although the processing is slow, he is basically very organized. He is a very talented person. If you don't dislike me as a sinner who was sent to the army, I can teach you in the following days. Teach you!”
“That’s good!” Liu Yi was overjoyed: “You don’t know, it’s not enough for me to be a county magistrate, but if I do, I’ll be ridiculed sometimes because I don’t do well. I’m scolded so much that I’m willing to learn as long as I get a few less scolds!”
Before Zhang Ruo could react, the county magistrate turned around and stepped in. In the darkness, he came back a moment later with a chicken in his hand.
"What is this for?" Zhang Ruo was dumbfounded.
"I picked up one of the chickens raised by the county government cook. If you are willing to teach me, you are the master. If there is nothing else, I can treat you to a chicken!"
"A gentleman won't even eat what he has brought to you, let alone what he has stolen?"
"How about stealing? I am the county magistrate. If the county magistrate takes a chicken from the county government, can it be considered stealing? Let's go, let's go. , go back to my house, I will cook you a real beggar’s chicken! You will eat it until you don’t even know where it went, hahahaha!”
Zhang Ruo was dragged by Liu Yi! Just leave.
Zhang Ruo looked at Liu Yi who was smiling very happily. He always felt that this guy was happy because he could eat chicken in his own name, not because he could get a teacher like himself.
If the county magistrate is like this, Yuan'an's financial situation is probably far beyond his imagination.
(End of this chapter)