Chapter 031 Lin'an Investors
Zhu Congwen said with some worry that Zhuge Crossbow was more than enough to deal with the local soldiers, bandits and rebels, but it was far from enough to go north and fight against the Mongolian army. It was necessary to have stronger firepower and more flexible tactics.
Zhao Yulin nodded and said that it would be fine for the time being. We could teach the soldiers to practice the three-three tactics and carry out good training in attack, cover and assisting defense, which would be helpful for us to concentrate our advantages and annihilate the enemy when we have few troops.
They both shouted "Yes, sir."
Zhao Yulin had lunch in the military camp. After checking the food, he called all the generals to discuss matters.
He said that now everyone has 200 soldiers under their command, and their strength has doubled, but they must not get carried away and ignore military rules and discipline. The bigger the team is, the more they must abide by rules and discipline.
Zhao Yulin asked them to read more stories about Yue Family Army written by Mr. Zhang in Cuiping Morning News. It was because Yue Wumu disciplined the army strictly that Yue Family Army gained its famous reputation. We must start with ourselves, knowing that it is the people who support us, and we must fight for the people.
Then, he asked Xia Dingtian to bring up the bounty that the state government was rewarding the Shenwei Army for climbing the mountain, and said that Miao Gui would receive 200 strings of money, the other captains would receive 100 strings of money, and the rest would be distributed to the meritorious brothers after discussion with Lei Man and Zhu Congwen. The Shenwei Army must ensure that meritorious service must be rewarded, great merit must be rewarded, and rewards and punishments must be clearly distinguished.
Several team leaders were very encouraged by Zhao Yulin's fair speech. They expressed their determination to do a good job and asked with a smile when the third young master's wedding would be held.
These people were all born in beggars' families. Looking at their expressions, Zhao Yulin knew that the story between him and Ma Ling'er had spread. He smiled and said that it was too early to tell and that he would be even happier when his brothers made new contributions.
The brothers were delighted and shouted "Good, very good."
After returning, he went to Cuiping Academy to visit Mr. Zhang Guizhang. The old man looked more and more energetic. Holding a newspaper, he told him with a smile that he felt very comfortable in the south of the Yangtze River. He could do whatever he wanted and felt his back was straightened.
Zhao Yulin smiled and said that the old man was already old, so what was the point of not being able to do whatever he wanted.
He pointed at the newspaper and said that the characters were still made of ceramic. If they could be made of fine iron, the printed newspaper would be neater, but it would be enough to keep the descendants of the Bi family busy.
When he spoke casually, he didn't sound like a young man who had not yet reached the age of twenty, but rather like a great immortal who had lived for hundreds of years. The old man was even wondering whether he was a human or a god?
Zhao Yulin was still studying movable type printing in the academy, and discussing with Mr. Zhang about opening a column in the newspaper to advertise products and make money for good businesses. However, at the Beggar's Chicken under the White Pagoda, a few young people were eating and drinking and talking nonsense.
It turned out that a young master named Shi had come from Lin'an Prefecture. Prime Minister Shi Miyuan was in a high position of power, so naturally, when the young master of the Shi family traveled around the world, he was warmly received by local officials.
Look, Prefect Xu's son, Xu Yanei, has brought a few dandies with him to accompany Master Shi in there to try out the new things.
Mr. Shi told them with a beaming face that he was going to Shu to buy a piece of land to build a winery. He wanted to build a winery and brew wine in Shu under his family's name.
Xu Yanei immediately said in a flattering manner that the Chen family in Yibin had just produced a bumper crop of grains, and immediately asked the waiter to bring some wine, ordering the bumper crop.
After three rounds of drinking, Mr. Shi said that he had tasted the best wine all the way upstream, so it was here, which one was it? He just bought the wine and the man together.
Xu Yanei knew how powerful Zhao Yulin was. Even his father said that this guy was an oddball who only cared about things and not people, so it would be best to avoid him if you met him when you went out.
Today, with Master Shi's help, he felt that the opportunity had come and he could use Master Shi's help to deal with that bastard Zhao Yulin.
Seeing that he had eaten and drunk his fill, this guy left without saying goodbye and shouting.
The waiter in the store went up to ask for money for the meal. The waiter said that Mr. Shi came to the store to try something new and that he thought highly of Beggar's Chicken. It was an honor for the beggar. He couldn't even lick his chicken well enough, so why should he pay for the meal?
Duan Xiaolin saw that the middle of the yard was blocked, so he went to ask for help. Master Shi slapped Duan Xiaolin and cursed: "It's just a thatched inn run by a beggar. How dare you ask me for money? Get lost."
Young Master Shi pushed Duan Xiaolin aside and walked out. A silver-haired old man at the table next to him suddenly reached out a dog-beating stick and lightly swept his heel. The guy felt pain and lost his balance, falling forward like a dog eating shit. Young Master Shi was in so much pain that he rolled on the ground without caring about his status.
Xu Yanei looked around like a hunting dog, asking who did it.
If you have the guts, just stand up. This really takes courage.
This was going to be fun, and the diners around gathered in a circle to watch the fun.
When the children in the store saw that the situation had become serious, they immediately sent an emergency signal to the wharf and Jiangnan as agreed.
Zhao Yulin was just about to go back for dinner when Xia Dingtian hurried in and told him that he saw a distress signal coming from the White Tower.
He was worried about Ma Ling'er and immediately called her across the river.
Ma Ling was already working in the office. After receiving the call, she took Wu Yuqi to the Beggar Chicken in the Bamboo Forest.
Xu Yanei at the scene pointed at Duan Xiaolin viciously and asked who did it. Did he know that this young man was a distinguished guest from Lin'an, and that anyone who dared to disrespect him was seeking death?
Duan Xiaolin had never seen such a scene before and was so scared that he didn't know what to do.
The silver-haired old man said that it was not easy for a beggar like us to open a shop. The young master of Lin'an was dressed in fine clothes and could afford to eat beggar's chicken, so could he not afford to pay the money of a beggar like us?
Xu Yanei yelled at the silver-haired old man , "Old man, don't get involved. He's selling this chicken for five taels of silver. He's just robbing people. Tell me, what kind of chicken is worth five taels of silver?"
Master Shi stood up and pointed at the wine jar and said, "And this Wu Gu Feng wine is also sold at five taels of silver per catty. Where in the world can you find wine at this price? Even the best tribute wine from Lin'an can't be sold at this price."
The silver-haired old man asked him, " Why did you come to eat here if you knew it was expensive?"
"What's the point of eating without paying?"
The old man said in a loud voice like a bell, laughingly, that this was clearly a free meal, hahahaha.
The diners around began to laugh. Yes, this is called flower chicken. Everyone knows the price of Wu Gu Feng. It costs ten taels of silver to eat Wu Gu Feng in other places, but here they can enjoy the direct selling price from the winery.
When Xu Yanei saw the contemptuous expressions of the guests and listened to everyone's mocking discussions, he was afraid of losing face as a prefect, so he decided to back out.
He couldn't bring shame to his father.
He told his servant to pay the money and leave immediately.
A few playboys walked outside cursing.
At this time, Ma Linger hurried to the entrance of the Bamboo Forest Beggars Chicken and ran into a group of people led by Master Shi.
When Master Shi saw the pretty and slightly wild Ma Ling'er, he was immediately unable to move. How could there be such a beautiful woman in the world?
He was surprised and asked who this young lady was from?
When Xu Yanei came forward and whispered to him that this was the real owner of the inn, the shopkeeper Ma Ling'er, he was stunned. He could never have imagined that such a peerless beauty could exist in such a small thatched inn.
Mr. Shi's blood pressure surged up like a thermometer placed in a pot of boiling water.
However, when he saw a girl coming from behind with a sword, her face frosty and her eyes piercing with arrows, the fire in his belly quickly shrank into a small ball like burning firewood.
A few little durians ran out in a flash.
By the time Ma Ling'er entered the store, the commotion had subsided. Duan Xiaolin introduced Ma Ling to the silver-haired old man and thanked him for his help.
Ma Linger smiled and brought the jar of wine to toast the old man, then told Duan Xiaolin to waive the old man's meal fee.
The silver-haired old man said cheerfully that the meal still had to be paid for, the price of beggar's chicken was clearly marked, and the rules of the store could not be broken. He just couldn't stand such people who took advantage of their power to bully others.
When Zhao Yulin arrived, everyone had dispersed, and only Ma Ling'er and the others were still in the bamboo forest. After hearing the situation, he said that Xu Yanei and the other ruffians might come to cause trouble again after suffering a loss, so everyone should be careful. He asked Ma Ling'er to go to Jiangnan tonight, and he would go to the office in person to guard it in Ma Ling's place.
Ma Linger felt warm at heart when she heard Zhao Yulin taking risks for her safety. She leaned on him all the way and made Zhao Yulin's heart burn with excitement.
In the evening, Ma Ling disguised herself as Zhao Yulin and crossed the river, but Wu Yuqi stayed on the shore to protect Zhao Yulin.
The two returned to the office and Wu Yuqi asked him where he lived.
Zhao Yulin said with a smile: "Of course I have to sleep in Ma Ling's bed. Can I sleep with Senior Sister?"
Wu Yuqi called him a "lecher." But she felt inexplicably happy. She couldn't help but sneak into Ma Ling's room as usual and make matcha for Zhao Yulin.
Seeing him frown, Wu Yuqi carefully asked him what was wrong.
Isn’t it delicious?
In fact, Zhao Yulin was teasing her on purpose.
He said it was OK, comfortable, nice and delicious.
The woman looked confused and didn't understand at first, but she finally understood the last sentence. She threw him two words, "hateful", and turned away happily.
Zhao Yulin began to think about how to deal with the trouble at hand.
Fairy Banban, this man is afraid of becoming famous like a pig is afraid of getting fat, but what is coming will eventually come.
When Zhao Yulin heard that the young master of the Shi family wanted to buy Wugufeng, he knew that their trouble in the bamboo forest was just the beginning and the best was yet to come.
"Damn it, if you piss me off, I'll just take out my gun and shoot." He thought to himself and muttered out loud.
Wu Yuqi just pushed the door open and asked him what he was talking about. She handed him a thunder bomb. Zhao Yulin took it and said it was nothing. He was just worried that he would meet a strong man and couldn't beat him.
Wu Yuqi said that she gave one to her master last time she came back, and the rest were with her, just in case. Then she said that she saw the two guards beside Master Shi were restrained, and their martial arts were not low, so they needed to be careful.
Zhao Yulin said viciously that anyone who dared to have ideas about his woman was seeking death. He took out two swords made by Chen Xianxin and handed one to Wu Yuqi, asking her to try it. He said that it was made of newly refined steel from a blast furnace and it would definitely be good.
Wu Yuqi quickly drew out her sword and made two sword flowers. She said happily that it was very handy. She thanked her senior brother and turned back to her room.
After Ma Linger crossed the river and entered the Zhao Mansion, she told everyone about the situation. Everyone was worried about Zhao Yulin. Zhu Congwen scolded Zhao Yulin, saying that he was too adventurous, and Lu Youpeng also said that the third young master must not make any mistakes.
