Beiyang new warlord

"The rations were taken away, why didn't they come back?"

"Let Liu Xingzuo and Liu Guerrilla move away!"

Chapter 44. War Comes So Soon

Brothers Liu Xingzhi and Liu Xingzuo are notorious rogues and mad dogs on the island. They are Kaiyuan people, but they defected to Nurhachi and became his generals. Later, because they were excluded, Liu Xingzuo brought more than 800 Han people and women The real soldiers defected to Phi Island, and then Liu Xingzhi defected one after another.

It's really ironic. They are one of the most powerful ace troops in Phi Island. It is not uncommon for them to bully their comrades and rob them of supplies. When the army rations and salaries came to them, they followed the dog's mouth. What's the difference.

Sure enough, even if Mao Jue went to ask for it in person, the donkey balls insisted that there was no such thing!Absolutely did not take the military rations from Yiziying, and it was really not good because of this matter and a few mangy dogs, Mao Jue had no choice but to admit that he was unlucky.

The moonlight shines on the port of the island, and listening to the sound of the sea waves lapping on the shore, it is extraordinarily quiet and romantic. Of course, this kind of situation requires a full stomach to appreciate it.

In a few black pots that are bigger than the pig food of the later generations, the marinated fresh fish is turned into the milky white soup, which exudes a particularly attractive smell, and there are steamed corn and rice and steamed buns beside it. Soldiers from the B-Zhan Barracks of Xidaying, who hadn’t had enough to eat for more than half a month after the mutiny on the island, were slobbering and rubbing their hands and waiting in line beside them. It looks cute.

The sea is really inexhaustible, the inexhaustible big granary, more than 100 barrels of salted fish were transferred from Sanxingbaihu Village, and then went to Mao Youde's place to play the autumn wind. Many people have bought everything for people to eat and eat horse chews this month. As for next month, it is said that the food and silver from the imperial court to appease Dongjiang Town will follow. Swipe hard to make a fortune.

There is a big squid roasting on the fire. In the later generations, such a big thing would cost 30 yuan, but now it is casually fished in the sea. There are plenty of them, but the chili sauce, which is considered to be quite cheap in later generations, has become out of print here, let alone chili peppers. , the corn and potatoes have not been passed on, and now the kimchi that the North Korean Kingdom is proud of across the sea is still in the womb of the womb. The spicy grilled squid Mao Jue can’t be eaten, so I can only try the sea salt taste.

On the fire, the roasted squid seemed to have a bitter face, looking at Mao Jue, holding a branch, and Mao Jue was also looking at this thing with a bitter face, although he has recently started selling fish, a He can produce two to three hundred barrels a month, but the operating time is still short, and he only saved a total of more than 600 taels worth, and now, half of it is lost.

"Master, don't you not like to listen to what our old man has to say. If you want me to tell you, let them get used to it! Are you bothering to feed fish and buy food? These bastards don't appreciate it at all. Look at that guy!"

Under the fire at the other end, Hu Meng and those gratifying soldiers were also eating steamed buns and fishing for fish, but these guys didn't show any gratitude at all, they didn't even take a look like here, Eating with peace of mind, and warming up with Mao Jue beside him, Wen Meng couldn't help shouting indignantly.

"If you want me to say, you should starve them for a few days, and then these killers will know who is grandpa!"

"Okay!"

The squid in his hand was almost burnt inside and out, and he tore half of it for Su Yi. Looking at this girl's hot left hand turned right hand, right hand turned left hand, and she was holding it in her mouth fiercely like a kitten, Mao Jue would know With a smile in his heart, he shook the stick in his hand and said helplessly.

"This time in Shuangdao, my young master must be a meritorious minister. At that time, the imperial court will have to give an official position, and then you, the general flag, will have to be mentioned. You must be a thousand households! At that time, this gang The guys are all your soldiers, you want to lead a group of hungry half-dead ghost soldiers!"

He didn't care about Mao Jue's jokes, Wen Meng was knocked out by the name of a thousand households, the long horse's mouth grew big, and after a while, he barked unbelievably rough.

"Master, are you serious? I am really capable of thousands of bosses?"

"Look what official the imperial court has given me. If I were a capital, I would have to give you a job, or who would give my life to me?"

"Can the small one also move up?"

Seeing hot eyes, Pang Pang Hai also came over with a shy face to beg for cheap, but who knew that Mao Jue simply rolled his eyes here.

"Look at your performance!"

"Oh, Mr. Qian, the little one is loyal to you!" The slightly bulging face immediately turned into a fat bitter melon, and this guy rubbed his hands sadly.

"Or, the younger one also has a younger sister, dedicated to you as a concubine?"

"Go to hell!"

Before Mao Jue could open his mouth, a small boot was printed on the guy's thigh in the oily plain coat that was holding half a squid gnawing on it, and the huge sea he kicked was like a turtle, swaying all over the place.

"Just your sister, with a big pancake face, thick hands and thick feet, and a smile full of big yellow teeth, is also worthy of my young master! Stop wishful thinking!"

"did you see!"

This girl's little face is flushed with anger, but Mao Jue is the boss with a grinning mouth. Later generations will let people spread dog food. Now that there is such a beautiful girl who is happy and angry to be jealous for him, even if he bids farewell to KFC , Lu, Lu, and Teacher Cang, it seems that it is not so regrettable, and it is overjoyed, Mao Jue also joked.

"See, it's not that I won't give you a chance. If the future young mistress disagrees, I can't help it!"

"I'm not married yet, so let's show off the prestige of a big woman!" Wen Meng also followed suit, making Su Yi's small face even more ashamed like an apple, so tempting that Mao Jue wanted to go up and take a bite.

"Master!"

Just when this girl was showing coquettish anger, Pang Hai got up in fear and trepidation, and shouted with a sad look: "Young mistress, please forgive me, I know I was wrong, and I will never dare to propose my sister to the young master in the future!" It's the concubine's business, at worst, when you enter the house, accept her as a cleaning maid!"

"Go to hell!"

A group of stinky men laughed heartlessly, Su Yi kicked this guy out of his shell again.

But at this moment, there was a sudden panting sound outside the fire, and he was sweating profusely from running, a fisherman's personal soldier recruited by Mao Jue from Pang's hundred households rushed in and clasped his fists .

"Mr. Qian, the commander-in-chief sent someone here to ask Mr. Qian to return home quickly!"

"It's so late, what did the old man ask me to do? Why are you in such a hurry?"

"Master, I don't know!"

Mao Jue is the same as Qi Jiguang in picking people, as long as he is simple and honest, not clever, this guy is really too simple and honest, but looking at his anxious appearance, this barbecue can't last, Mao Jue patted Su Yi on the shoulder helplessly , Shouted to Pang Da Hai.

"Fatty Pang, protect the young mistress, uncle, call some old fellows, let's go home!"

"Deling!" The two guys stood up together and hugged their fists together. To Mao Jue's heartwarming, Su Yi also stood up, first patted the dust off his body, and tidied up the messy collar , just carefully exhorted.

"Master, Ye Hei, ride slowly!"

"I save it, you guys continue to eat, I will go first!"

Nodding heavily, Mao Jue casually pulled the reins of the horses in the barracks with Wen Meng and a few of the first soldiers.

I am used to living in the military camp, but the Marshal's Mansion seemed a little strange. Uncle Wen greeted him at the gate of the mansion, and walked with Mao Jue to Mao Wenlong's study at the back.

After the Battle of Shuangdao, Mao Wenlong, who almost lost his head, obviously became more sensitive. At this time, there were eight burly, lean and strong soldiers standing in the empty backyard, and each soldier had a waist Li was also carrying double revolvers, and the power of the bursting gun was fully revealed in the close quarters of Yuan Chonghuan's camp. Mao Jue's personal army of less than 30 people just tore a bloody path from Yuan Chonghuan's capable Liaodong soldiers. It seemed that Mao Wenlong was also interested.

However, the craftsmanship of this thing is a bit beyond the level of smelting in this era. It can only be crafted carefully by craftsmen, and the cost is astonishing. Mao Jue only has a dozen or so pieces in his hand. It is estimated that Mao Wenlong's sixteen pieces were made regardless of cost. He wants to promote it. too difficult!

Also this time, the relationship between Mao Jue and Mao Wenlong became much closer. Seeing Mao Jue coming in, the murderous soldier didn't even stop him, and just saluted.

The study room is still furnished, but at this point, there are still many people, Mao Youde, Mao Zhongming, a counselor surnamed Chen, Mao Jue is not very familiar with, only know that he is one of the few literati that Mao Wenlong relies on, and Shen Shikui.

Between her husband and her father, Mrs. Shen still chose her husband. On weekdays, Mao Wenlong's Shangfang sword and seal were locked. It was Mrs. Shen who helped Mao Jue open the lock and took them out. He pressed Yuan Chonghuan hard on the head.

By mistake, the Shen family helped her father Shen Shikui get back a lot of impression points. Although the Shen family's power has obviously gone downhill, Shen Shikui has not been kicked out of Dongjiang's decision-making circle.

Seeing Mao Jue coming in, the old man took a rather complicated look.

"Father, are you looking for a child?"

Looking around, Mao Jue went directly to Mao Wenlong, who was still frowning on the map, and clasped his fists.As if he just woke up, Mao Wenlong nodded wearily, and immediately waved to Uncle Wen.

"bring here!"

A mahogany patent leather box was placed on the table under Mao Jue's curious gaze. When it was opened, a bright yellow booklet with a copper seal of a leopard's head was taken out, and the two things were pushed in front of Mao Jue.

At this time, a rare smile appeared on Mao Wenlong's old face.

"Your Majesty heard that you, a brat, rode alone to save your father on Shuangdao, and lamented your filial piety, and specially promoted you to several ranks in a row, and you will be given the rank of ginseng general. You will inherit thousands of households in brocade clothes. It's over!"