The happy life of a prodigal

These officers and soldiers, who can't do anything else, really have some skills in observing words and demeanor.

In just ten seconds, so much can be analyzed.

Fang Xiu nodded, looked at the officers and soldiers, and at the bandits behind them, and asked curiously, "What are you doing? Who are these people?"

The leading officers and soldiers hurriedly said: "Returning to your lord, the humble job is a special chief of Jinzhou Prefecture, and is to escort these escaped black households back to Jinzhou Prefecture."

Fang Xiu guessed right, these guys are indeed from Jinzhou Prefecture.

It's just, what is a black household.

It was the first time he had heard of it.

It has to be said that the leading officers and soldiers are indeed a bit discerning.

Before Fang Xiu asked, he explained in advance: "My lord, you are from the capital, and there are many things and words about Jinzhou, which I'm afraid you don't know.

I can explain to you that the black household is naturally a person without a registered residence. Generally speaking, after being caught, it is registered as a native place, and they are all released.

But these people are different, they are soldiers, and according to the rules, they cannot leave their garrison.

But they want to change their names and surnames, leave here, pretend to be normal black households, and want to escape after being found out by lowly officials.

The humble job was captured by them again. "

These few words back and forth are just trying to ask for credit for myself.

Fang Xiu didn't care, because all his attention was on the two words.

"Targeting troops?"

Chapter 9 I'm Not Reconciled!

The leading officers and soldiers nodded, afraid that the lord would not understand, and explained again: "The so-called garrison soldiers are the soldiers who stay in various places, and they are hereditary, and the sons inherit the father's business. According to the rules of the court, they must stay forever." it's here.

In normal times, they planted land, and when there was a war, they would serve as soldiers. However, in recent years, bandits have gradually decreased, especially after the sweet potatoes were planted.

The pirates are not as good as before.

The soldiers stationed in Jinzhou Prefecture are not as they used to be. They are often useful. If there is no way to suppress the bandits, they will have no way to obtain money, so they will have no source of income, except for farming.

But many soldiers, especially the younger ones, they don't want to farm in peace and contentment, so they want to escape, these people are..."

The leading officer and soldier's ability to describe is relatively strong, and he speaks clearly from beginning to end.

After hearing this, Fang Xiu showed a thoughtful expression on his face, looked at the leading officers and soldiers, and asked, "What should you do when these people are captured by you?"

The leading officer hesitated for a moment, and replied: "My lord, in the past, they would have been treated as deserters. Naturally, they would have been asked to be executed after autumn. However, in recent years, more and more soldiers have escaped. Cut, it's really a bit...

Therefore, they were punished with some corvee after returning, and then sent back to the original military town. "

Fang Xiu nodded and said nothing.

It seems that these people are also sensible people.

It is inevitable to know that these soldiers flee.

Not too harsh.

In fact, if they are caught and beheaded, then these soldiers are Xinde bandits.

Although these guys are farmers most of the time.

But in the past, when bandits were more rampant, they participated in many bandit suppression as soldiers, and their strength was stronger than ordinary bandits.

If they are forced to have no choice, they will definitely jump over the wall in a hurry.

That being the case, it's not the case, so forget about it.

"My lord, if there is nothing wrong, the humble officials will escort these black households back to the prefectural city of Jinzhou."

Fang Xiu nodded, just about to agree, when he suddenly thought of something, looked at the black household kneeling on the ground, and asked, "What's your name?"

The Heihu lowered his head, gritted his teeth, with a stubborn face, and said nothing.

It's a bit spine-chilling.

It's a pity that this backbone is used in the wrong place.

Fang Xiu winked at the guard.

The guard was immediately disheartened, picked up the scabbard, and hit the black household hard.

Unexpectedly, the black household resisted abruptly.

After resisting, he gritted his teeth and still said nothing.

Fang Xiu said again: "I'll give you a chance, if you perform well, how about letting you stay by my side as my guard?"

Hearing these words, Heito suddenly raised his eyes and looked at Fang Xiu, with hope shining in his sharp eyes.

But he didn't agree, but looked at the officers and soldiers beside him.

A moment of confusion appeared on the officers and soldiers' heads and faces.

But in just a split second, he made a decision, looked at Fang Xiu, nodded, and said: "Since it is the adults who speak, it is naturally possible."

There are so many soldiers here, as long as there is no large-scale escape, generally speaking, the imperial court will not intervene.

One less is no big deal.

When the black household heard this, the hope in his eyes became more intense.

But then, he thought of something again and laughed at himself.

In the eyes of these big shots, the freedom he was looking for was so easy.

It's just a matter of one sentence.

But if he wants to be free, he has to pay a countless price. He has escaped three times for freedom, but all three times he was arrested without exception.

What's even more ironic is that he wanted to gain freedom, but he got it by sacrificing freedom in another way.

Ha ha......

He raised his eyes, staring at Fang Xiu closely with a pair of firm eyes, and said firmly: "As long as my lord can help me get rid of my status as a soldier, from now on, I am willing to do things for my lord!"

These words are very simple.

It's neither humble nor overbearing.

Fang Xiu listened, with a smile on his face, looked at him, and asked, "Are you a soldier?"

This is nonsense, but Heihu nodded heavily, looking very serious.

Obviously, he valued this opportunity to get rid of his status as a soldier.

Fang Xiu asked again: "What's your name?"

Heihu replied: "Zhao Feng!"

Zhao Feng, it seems that he lives up to his name.

Although he is a soldier, even though he is a black household, his sharp temperament cannot be concealed.

Fang Xiu looked at him and asked again: "Why do you want to get rid of the status of a soldier so much?

If I remember correctly, the garrison soldiers are just not allowed to be other employees and cannot leave Jinzhou Prefecture. There are no special restrictions on other things. If you want to live a good life, there is nothing wrong with it. "

When Zhao Feng heard Fang Xiu mention this matter, his expression became a little different.

Obviously, he hated the identity of the soldiers to the extreme.

He gritted his teeth and replied, "My lord has one thing and has never lost it. Naturally, he doesn't know how precious it is."

Needless to say, Fang Xiu understands the latter words.

What this man talks about is freedom.

Fang Xiu looked at him, and said leisurely: "In this world, there are many things that are beyond one's control."

Zhao Feng heard this, thought for a while, and said: "In addition to this reason, there is also because it is really difficult for the soldiers to live. Farming can indeed pay less taxes. In the past, in addition to the grain from farming, you can sell some money. In times of calamity, if you can suppress bandits, you can barely maintain some life.

But now, after the sweet potatoes came out, the grain became less and less able to be sold for money. Other people, not those who were stationed in the army, could earn a lot of money by just finding a job.

A few people I know, even went to Kyoto Prefecture to build roads, and they were able to earn a lot of money.

In addition, with my skill, I can earn more money by working as a guard in Kyoto Prefecture.

I can not be reconciled!I am so unwilling!I don't want to stay in that so-called military town for the rest of my life, which is actually a village. I will stay there for the rest of my life and never have the chance to leave!I am not reconciled! "

I said three times in a row that I was not reconciled.

It can be seen that this guy is unwilling.

From the current point of view, the mentality of these soldiers is not much different from what the British Duke said.

Fang Xiu had a thoughtful expression on his face, looked at Zhao Feng, and said: "Okay, you will stay by my side during this time."

After finishing speaking, he looked at the leader of the officer and soldier again, and ordered: "To tell the truth, I came this time to see the situation of the soldiers. Take them back, and I will follow you."

Chapter 991 Ridiculous!

Hearing this, the leader of the officer and soldier was slightly taken aback.

What about the soldiers?

What is there to study in the garrison?

He hesitated for a while, but still didn't ask out the doubts in his heart, but nodded heavily, and agreed: "The humble job understands."

Fang Xiu asked again: "I've been chatting with you for a long time, but I still don't know your name?"

Hearing Fang Xiu asking his name, the leader of the officer and soldier showed excitement on his face, and hurriedly replied: "The younger one's surname is Zhou, and his name is Chen."

Chen Zhou......

The name is quite elegant.

Fang Xiu nodded and said: "I remember it, let's go."

"Yes, my lord!"

Zhou Chen took the order and led his soldiers to escort the fleeing black households to Jinzhou.

Fang Xiu naturally followed behind.

On the carriage, because there are copper pipes, the other carriage keeps burning hot water, so it can keep warm.

Fang Xiu lay on the blanket of the carriage, feeling very comfortable.

Xiu'er sat beside him, helping him pinch his legs and beat his shoulders.

Time passed unknowingly.

In a blink of an eye, they arrived outside Jinzhou Prefecture.

Being exhausted all the way, Fang Xiu couldn't help but closed his eyes, wanting to take a nap.

However, they were suddenly awakened by the sound of arguing.

In a daze, it seemed to hear a high-spirited voice.

"You guys, Qiuba, hurry up and get away, don't get in my way!"

"Do you know my young master? My young master is from the Zhao family. Do you guys have eyes?"

"Get out of here!"

Fang Xiu heard the voice and immediately understood what happened.

The reason is simple, he used to do such things often.

In terms of arrogance and domineering, I am afraid that the entire Chu country is not as good as Fangxiu.

Fang Xiu lifted the curtain of the car and took a look outside.

As expected, on the official road, several young sons and brothers riding tall horses met together and wanted to enter the city early, but Zhou Chen stopped them.

Zhou Chen obviously heard about Mr. Zhao, so at this moment, he seemed very embarrassed.

Looking at the leading son, he said cautiously: "Mr. Zhao, it's not that the little one didn't give way to you. In fact, there is still a Shangguan in this car. You can save face today and wait a moment for the young Shangguan to enter. In the city, whatever you want, the humble job lets you do..."

The young master called Mr. Zhao raised his eyebrows when he heard this, with a very disdainful expression on his face.