After being exiled, I led my whole family to rebel.

Chapter 263 Drinking Table Conversation
Zhu Kui also said: "Young Master Jiang is absolutely right. The kings and kings of Li and Li have their names, but they can't achieve anything."

The one who can succeed is probably the band of rebels led by Xu Zhenying.

"What are your casualties?"

Zhu Kui was unsure, so he could only fool around: "Thousands of brothers have died, and there are still 70,000 or 80,000 people left."

Although I don't know what the situation is in Fancheng, it is the consistent style of the generals of the Zhou Dynasty to falsely report the number of people.

Therefore, the 70,000 to 80,000 people mentioned by Zhu Kui are estimated to be cut in half.

Jiang Yongkang had a pretty good idea, and he thought that Zhang Wanjun's side should be about the same. Everything was ready, and today would be a good day to catch a turtle in an urn.

So he stared at Zhu Kui and smiled more and more amiably, "General Zhu, you must be exhausted from all this fighting. If you don't want us all to rest, why don't you come with us and have a few drinks!"

Jiang Yongkang enthusiastically took Zhu Kui's hand and walked inside, not giving Zhu Kui a chance to refuse at all. He ordered the sergeant beside him: "Go and get hundreds of jars of good wine to help the brothers in Fancheng." ! Pass my order, all those with positions above the captain should go to the old magistrate’s house, and we will cook cattle and slaughter sheep tonight to entertain our friends from afar!”

Zhu Kui was naturally unhappy.

Jiang Yongkang actually completely took Xiangshui Mansion as his own in his words. It's a pity that before they came, they vowed to take this place into their pocket.

If he hadn't been worried about the firearm, Zhu Kui would have wanted to fall out with the people in Qianzhou Prefecture right now!
The general beside Zhu Kui secretly tugged on his sleeve, "General Zhu, don't forget to ask them about their firearms!"

"I know. But if we talk about firearms at the beginning, it will inevitably make them think that we have ulterior motives. They say that you tell the truth after drinking. After drinking for three rounds, I will ask around the corner. Go ahead and give them all to me later. Be alert! These rebels are quite capable and we must guard against them!"

The general immediately responded with all his might.

Zhu Kui just wanted to find out more information about Jinzhou Prefecture. From the corner of his eye, he saw a lot of black-faced men in Jiang Yongkang's team. Although they wore the same military uniforms, it was obvious that their skin colors and facial features were slightly different. Zhu Kui I quickly realized that these should be natives of Qianzhou!

He was secretly shocked, Qianzhou Prefecture actually subdued the natives?

The native people were the most unruly, how could they be willingly driven by the Han people?

So Zhu Kui quickly asked Jiang Yongkang with a smile: "I see that there are many black-faced men among you. They look different from us. Could it be that they are native brothers from Qianzhou Prefecture?"

Jiang Yongkang nodded, "Yes, if it hadn't been for the strong support of several chieftains in Qianzhou this time, we wouldn't have been able to reach Xiangshui Mansion! The native brothers must have contributed a lot!"

Almost most of Jiang Yongkang's team are natives, Miao and Dong people from Qianzhou. Most of them are leaner and have darker faces.

If there was a blood feud between them and the Han people in the past, but after Xu Yinxi took office, he vigorously promoted industries such as tea, fruit trees, and sweet potatoes, and sold their Miao dyeing and Miao medicine to Qianzhou Prefecture. Within half a year, their lives were on track.

In addition, Xu Yinxi encouraged the native people to come down the mountain, and at the same time he continued to educate the people in Shunyuan City that "the native and Han people are one family". As a result, the native people and the Han people merged at an extremely fast speed. When they talk about the Han people now, they will consciously The Han people are divided into two groups.

One group is the Han people from Jinzhou Prefecture and Qianzhou Prefecture. They are smart, brave, hard-working, and very friendly to them. They will never look down on them. These people are their brothers who can help each other.

One group is the Han people of the Zhou Dynasty. They are as cunning as foxes and always call them "barbarians", just like Zhu Kui and others in front of them.

Zhu Kui was shocked when he heard this, and a forced smile appeared on his face: "I heard that the chieftains of Qianzhou were still rebelling last year. Why did they surrender to your King Xu this year?"

Atao corrected him somewhat unconvinced: "It's not the king, it's the city lord."

Zhu Kui twitched his lips and said, "Yes, you Lord Xu City. I heard that there is a blood feud between the natives of Qianzhou and the Han people! The chieftains of Qianzhou have surrendered and rebelled for several years, but they have never obeyed. When I posted the message, why did your city lord turn the hostility into friendship? By the way, it seems like it hasn’t been half a year since your city lord took over Qianzhou Mansion?”

Atao was about to speak, but Jiang Yongkang raised his hand slightly and said with a smile: "It's nothing more than sincerity for sincerity. We treat the native brothers with sincerity, and the native brothers will naturally repay us with sincerity."

"That's right! It's just sincerity for sincerity!" Atao agreed.

"The Han people in Qianzhou Prefecture all regard us as brothers and will never look down on us!"

"That's right! And the city lord can take care of us natives, so he never leaves us behind! It's not like you people from the Zhou Dynasty who treated the Miao people with an extra heavy tax! We were forced to hide in the mountains!"

Zhu Kui listened silently, but concluded in his heart: No matter what Xu Zhenying's methods were, he could make the natives submissive in a short time. Such an ability is really rare.

No, he has to go back and give King Ming a warning!
This rebel in the southwest should not be underestimated!
Especially the firearm. He must get some useful information from Jiang Yongkang today, otherwise Xiangshui Mansion will give it away, and he will inevitably be scolded by King Ming when he returns!

Therefore, Zhu Kui seemed more enthusiastic throughout the dinner!

In the private room, everyone took off their weapons, leaving two seats at the main table. One was Jiang Yongkang, and the other was naturally Zhu Kui.

The two old foxes never mentioned the ownership of Xiangshui Mansion. According to the agreement in their previous secret letter, whoever captured the city would own the city. So now, Xiangshui Mansion naturally fell into Jiang Yongkang's bag.

The two of them only talked about how to wipe out the remaining forces of King Li and King Li. Although King Li and King Li were severely beaten, the two leaders still hid in the hinterland of the East and West with half of their troops, and this month of fighting , they will definitely run away after hearing the news.

Zhu Kui had a few drinks, but when he saw a room full of men, he clapped his hands and said with a smile: "Master Jiang, the dinner is quiet, why don't you let the brothel singers and prostitutes from Xiangshui Mansion come to join in the fun?"

Jiang Yongkang smiled and explained: "It's really not a good reception, but please forgive me, General Zhu. We soldiers in Jinzhou and Guizhou have regulations. First, they are not allowed to have sex with prostitutes, second, they are not allowed to gamble, and third, they are not allowed to drink. But General Zhu today I am the only one who has come a long way to drink with you. According to the rules, I will be punished by running twenty kilometers tomorrow."

"What?! You're the only one drinking?!" Zhu Kui was very unhappy. No one had ever treated him like this before. He was angry and annoyed for a moment. "It seems that our King Ming's reputation is not loud enough, which is why people are like this." I'll wait for you!"

Jiang Yongkang quickly held Zhu Kui down and said, "What are you talking about, General Zhu? Firstly, because there are so many military orders and the city lord has so many rules, we dare not disobey them. Secondly, because we just captured Xiangshui Mansion not long ago, Wang Yi's 40,000 rogue bandits haven't been wiped out yet, so we're all drunk now. I'm afraid something will happen and no one will take care of us. General Zhu, when we really conquer the southwest, I will definitely take off this uniform and follow you. Drink until dawn!”

Zhu Kui refused: "Just let some soldiers be alert!"

"Sigh... This is an iron law set by the city lord, and we don't dare to disobey it! Let's just say that there was a soldier in our camp half a year ago because he drank wine from a newly opened wine shop while patrolling the streets. With just one mouthful, he was reported and had to be expelled from the military camp." Jiang Yongkang sighed, looking at Zhu Kui and his subordinates, and then pretended to be very distressed, "This is really a pity. ! You don’t know that the soldiers in our Jin and Guizhou states are all very popular, and the people are rushing to join the army!"

"What?" Zhu Kui's subordinates were the first to shout.

Then he realized that he had lost his temper. He quickly picked up the bowl and took a few sips before saying, "You are so enthusiastic about joining the army?"

No wonder they were shocked. In these troubled times, if they are not those who really can't survive or have committed serious crimes, there are thousands of people who are unwilling to join the army.

The treatment of soldiers in the Great Zhou Dynasty was not high, and they were often in arrears with military pay. Not to mention that being a soldier meant charging into battle. If you were injured or disabled, you would be sent back to your hometown for a few taels of silver.

Nowadays, a few taels of silver are enough to do anything. Just grab a couple of pills and you’ll be gone, let alone your future livelihood. Going back to my hometown will be a drag on my relatives, so it would be better to die cleanly.

Jiang Yongkang said with a smile: "That's natural. Our soldiers are well treated, and their salary of one tael a month is never in arrears. Three meals a day are all served at a buffet. Oh, by the way, the buffet is where the dishes are placed. You can eat as much as you like, but you only have one, so don’t waste it or take it away.”

When the dozen or so generals under Zhu Kui heard this, their eyes lit up.

Although they have reached a certain level and no longer skimp on meals, they still remember the days when they first joined the army. Every meal was rationed and they often had to fight hungry.

Not to mention that the current war is in chaos, and the soldiers under his command are often hungry. When hungry, the soldiers are prone to mutiny.

When Zhu Kui heard this, he looked at Jiang Yongkang's men calmly.

Sure enough, all of them are powerful and tall. And it is easy to distinguish the soldiers of Jinzhou Prefecture from the natives of Qianzhou.

The soldiers of Jinzhou Prefecture look stronger, their eyes are sharper, and they all move, sit and lie in an orderly manner. You can tell at a glance that they are not ordinary soldiers. As for those from Qianzhou Prefecture, although they are also very strong, their skin is darker and they are leaner.

Someone immediately asked: "The soldiers in your Jinzhou Prefecture are treated so well?"

One of Jiang Yongkang's men smiled and said: "It's not just good! Let's not talk about the salary of one or two per month, nor the twelve sets of clothes for the four seasons and the year-end benefits, let's talk about the most powerful one. As long as we serve as soldiers for one day , whether you are fighting, on duty, or returning home on vacation, no matter what the reason is, as long as you don't take off this military uniform, if you are injured or disabled, all medical treatment will be free until you are cured! "

Someone asked in shock: "What if you die?"

"It will be even more worth it if you die!" The man laughed loudly, seeming to be completely unafraid in his words, "If you die, you will be given twenty taels of silver to your family at one time, whether you are an old woman or a mother-in-law, and every month Give a tael of silver as a subsidy until the child reaches adulthood or his parents pass away. You can even be named a martyr and receive discounts on the child’s education and medical treatment. It’s really worth it!”

This man's words shocked everyone present.

The soldiers of Jinzhou Prefecture have such high pensions and blond hair?
Not to mention the twenty taels, but also the monthly pension for the family?

Is that person from Jinzhou Prefecture so financially wealthy?
For a moment, Zhu Kui and the others even suspected that this person was lying! But looking at the indifferent expressions of the surrounding soldiers, it seemed that his words were not false!

Zhu Kui and the others seemed to have stirred up huge waves in their hearts.

As the Zhou Dynasty went on war campaigns in the past two years, it was common for them to default on their military pay. Not to mention that the soldiers under their command couldn't bear it. Even generals of their rank felt a fire in their hearts.

However, since following King Ming last year, this situation has eased a little. At least the monthly military pay is paid on time, but it is just enough to make ends meet. If you want to make a fortune, you have to rely on looting.

Who would have thought that these remote and remote Jinzhou and Guizhou states could be so wealthy! Looking at their posture and number of people, Zhu Kui silently estimated that this year's military expenditure would be in the millions!
God.

Zhu Kuike no longer dared to say that the city lord was a member of the Caotai team.

If Xu Zhenying and others are the Caotai team, then what are they?
Thinking of this, Zhu Kui and others inevitably felt depressed, so they drank a few more drinks with their heads down.

However, the general next to him asked: "Mr. Jiang, why do your city lords insist on banning alcohol? These soldiers are charging outside, with swords and swords flashing, and they may die on the battlefield one day. Why are they not even allowed to drink? This rule is too much. Too unkind..."

"That's right! I'm afraid the officers and soldiers are almost talking nonsense!"

"If a soldier doesn't drink, go to prostitutes, or gamble, then what's the point of being a soldier!"

"Our city lord has set this rule, firstly because alcohol can easily paralyze the brain and liver, especially when you are older, your hands will shake or your hands and feet will not obey the command. Our soldiers have trained hard for many years, if it is because of drinking... Words, is it not worth the gain to waste one's health? Secondly, the city lord said that drinking can easily cause trouble, and the city lord doesn't like indulgent people. If he can't bear the addiction of drinking, he must not be able to endure other temptations. In this way Such people cannot take on big responsibilities!”

"As for prostitutes, the women in our Jinzhou Prefecture are very valuable. Just like us, they can serve as soldiers, officials, and go out to make money. In many families, it is even the women who take charge. Not to mention that almost all prostitutes are not volunteers. Those who engage in customs are either sold into a brothel by their relatives, or are tricked and abducted. They are all a group of poor people. The city lord said that we should devote ourselves to helping the poor people, rather than helping the world to bully the poor people. "

"As for gambling, this gambler went to the gambling table and disowned his relatives. Gambling is absolutely not allowed to happen in our military camp!"

These words were spoken loudly. Except for the soldiers from Jinzhou Prefecture who looked in agreement, the rest of the people looked shocked.

Even Atao's expression changed slightly.

No wonder the soldiers in Jinzhou Prefecture all look well-behaved. They are completely different from those soldiers in the Zhou Dynasty. It turns out that the camp is not even allowed to drink alcohol or have sex with prostitutes. The rules are so strict that soldiers like them can be cultivated, right?

And Zhu Kui was shocked for a long time.

He considers himself a good general and never covets the military achievements of his subordinates. He rewards and punishes him, so his subordinates are quite convinced by him.

But compared with the soldiers of Jinzhou Prefecture, they are just like bandits!

Especially Jiang Yongkang’s words: Help the poor people, rather than help the world bully them.

For some reason, Zhu Kui felt uncomfortable.

When he was young, his family was poor, and one of his sisters was bought by someone. Later he found out that that person was a famous human trafficker in the Jiangnan area, specializing in selling beautiful women and training them to be thin horses.

Every time he saw those military prostitutes in the military camp, he always felt uncomfortable.

Although he did not touch prostitutes, he never stopped his subordinates from doing so.

The soldiers charge into battle. There is no tomorrow for today, so it doesn't hurt to let them indulge and indulge, but it will be good for the morale of the army. But no one has ever cared about where those prostitutes came from or whether they have family members——

As for whether he was willing, Zhu Kui didn't even dare to ask.

Which daughter of a good family is willing to become a prostitute?
It’s nothing more than being forced by the world!

Jiang Yongkang cooled down the situation with just a few words. The people at Zhu Kui's side bowed their heads and drank in sorrow, feeling like they were drunk.

Jiang Yongkang winked at Atao again. Atao understood and walked out quietly.

After a few glasses of wine, Zhu Kui felt a little unsteady, but he did not forget the purpose of his trip to the city. He held Jiang Yongkang's hand affectionately: "Don't talk about those unhappy things! Brother Jiang, I'm sorry for you He is very interested in firearms. Didn’t he say that he would take us to visit him? Why did he break his promise?”

Jiang Yongkang said with a smile: "Isn't this just drinking with Brother Zhu? If Brother Zhu is really interested, we can go there now. We just want to take a walk along the way and blow in the wind to sober up."

Zhu Kui was shocked, "Are you really going to let us see it?"

"Isn't this what was agreed upon from the beginning?"

"Aren't you afraid that if we look at it, you'll build a similar one when you go back?"

Jiang Yongkang smiled lowly, "Well...I'm not afraid. As for why, Brother Zhu will know it as soon as he sees it."

"Okay, Brother Jiang is an open-minded man, and I'm committed to your brother! Let's go..." Zhu Kui grabbed Jiang Yongkang's hand, and the two held hands affectionately, "Let's go and see the most powerful firearms." !”

Now, everyone became interested.

People here in Jinzhou Prefecture don't drink, so they have no interest in the banquet. It's better to take a look at the firearm.

But the soldiers in Jinzhou Mansion didn't know why Jiang Yongkang was so generous to Zhu Kui's people.

Shouldn't this firearm be kept secret?
Is it really okay to let the enemy see it like this?

But since the higher-ups have made the decision, they, the lower-level soldiers, can only obey.

The people on Zhu Kui's side were depressed because they had no one to accompany them and they saw the difference between the two teams.

When they arrived at the place, Zhu Kui and others understood why Jiang Yongkang was not afraid of the firearms being made public at all.

This thing...not to mention that the design is extremely difficult, even if they crack the design, they can't make it at all!