Troubled times: Start practicing spiritual practice by taking care of your sister-in-law

In the courtyard of Chen's house.

Zhang He and others are unloading the goods.

More than one hundred and eighty kilograms of fine salt, and one hundred and forty-four guan of money.

According to Chen Mo's request, he originally bought a horse.

But horses are currently a strategic material and are difficult to buy. I can only buy two mules and two donkeys, and then buy 500 kilograms of coarse salt, and the rest is purchased as grain.

Zhang He came to Chen Mo and said: "Brother Mo, the cattle you want are not currently available in Quanyang County, and Zhu Yongzhi promised to find them for us. By the way, Brother Mo, Zhu Yongzhi also asked about our origins. "

"Did you say that?"

Chen Mo was not surprised by this. If what he did last time was just a small business, this time it was a big deal. Any normal private salt dealer would ask.

"Not yet. Brother Mo, I don't dare to talk nonsense about what you didn't tell me. I fooled you casually, but I guess it won't be easy to fool you next time." Zhang He said.

"Then next time you come over, tell us your identity." Chen Mo said after thinking about it for a while.

It's good to tell the other party your background to prevent Zhu Yongzhi from getting into trouble later on when his business gets bigger.

In this way, if Zhu Yongzhi has evil thoughts, he has to think carefully to see if he can afford to offend him.

As for knowing Chen Mo's identity and not daring to do their business, Chen Mo is not worried.

After all, selling smuggled salt is a business involving beheading. Since it is a capital crime, it is not business to do business with anyone.

"Okay." Zhang He nodded.

Chen Mo moved his eyes to Hu Changsheng and asked, "Uncle Hu, here in Quanyang County, do you have any acquaintances in the perfume and rouge business?"

Hu Changsheng thought for a while and then said something: "Yes, back to Master Chen, the shopkeeper who bought our furs last time is also in the business of making women."

Hearing this, Chen Mo raised his eyebrows slightly. It seemed that after the perfume was produced, there were also sales channels.

Like refined salt, perfume is not affordable for ordinary people and can only be sold to the rich and powerful.

The difference is that refined salt doesn’t have to be sold, but perfume may not be bought by the rich and powerful.

But this is a way to make money after all, and Chen Mo can't give up.

Chen Mo looked at the grain unloaded from the mule cart, and he knew that the plan in his heart could begin.

…

The sun sets in the west.

The golden afterglow shone down, covering Daze Mountain with a golden coat.

The villagers from the fishing team entered the village carrying today's catch.

The gong rang in the village, and people from the patrol team, fishing team, and construction team immediately gathered over. Villagers who could eat together also came over.

Soon, more than a thousand people gathered in front of the three large iron pots.

Just as they were queuing up, Chen Mo walked up and shouted: "Everyone, please be quiet. Let me tell you a few things."

Chen Mo's current prestige in the village is unmatched by anyone.

After hearing his words, the crowd suddenly became quiet.

Chen Mo didn't do any ink and said straight to the point: "From today on, the patrol team will be renamed the Divine Guards, and from now on, recruitment will begin."

conscription?

Hearing these two words, the expressions of the originally cheerful villagers changed. You must know that in the Song Dynasty, the status of soldiers was not high.

Secondly, the reason why they were reduced to this point was also caused by conscription.

Therefore, when I heard the word conscription, I immediately recalled bad things.

Chen Mo was not surprised by their reaction. He cleared his throat and continued: "Any adult man but under the age of forty-five can join the Divine Guard. After becoming a Divine Guard, he will be provided with three meals a day. , including one meal of meat, and his family can also have one meal a day. In addition, I will also teach you knife skills.

By the way, the tube rice I'm talking about here is not gruel, but real dry rice. "

As soon as these words came out, the crowd was in a commotion.

You know, at present, few people in the village can really have enough to eat.

For them who are hungry, three meals a day is simply a luxury.

Now that you join the Warrior Guard, you can eat three meals a day. Who wouldn't be tempted by this?

Especially after joining the Divine Guard, Master Chen will also teach them sword skills.

Seeing that they were about to make a move, Chen Mo said again: "Of course, I will say the ugly things first. Anyone who joins the Warrior Guard must undergo strict training every day. If you can't endure the hardship, I will kick you out as soon as possible." Get out, and the benefits you enjoy will be stripped away.”

After saying that, Chen Mo didn't care what they thought, and talked about other things, saying: "Second, the reorganization of the fishing team. From today on, the people in the fishing team will no longer be in charge of the food in the village. You catch every day You pay 30% of the fish to the village, and you can take the rest home. If you can't stand the hardship, you can join the fishing team.

Third, after the mountain fortress is built, the construction team will be removed. People in the construction team can join the brave guards and fishing teams according to their own needs. "

"Fourth, the lime kiln is recruiting workers, but the number of workers is limited. Only thirty people are needed. First come, first served. Similarly, they are responsible for three meals a day, but not for their families."

"Okay, I'm done. Those who want to join the fishing team can go to Han Wu to sign up. Those who want to join the Brave Guard can go to Zhang He to sign up. Wang Ping, you are responsible for the registration."

"promise."

As for why he didn't give money, but took care of the food.

It’s because they can’t spend the money if they are given it.

Wang Ping later returned the money and chose to take care of the food as his reward.

Of course, if it develops and grows later and leaves this small mountain village, it will have to use money as salary.

After Chen Mo finished speaking, he went home.

But none of the villagers present left. Tonight was destined to be a sleepless night.

The next day.

Early in the morning, Zhang He, Wang Ping, and Han Wu came over, and they showed the registered book to Chen Mo.

Currently, there are 995 young people in the village.

Among them, 725 people joined the Warrior Guard.

30 people joined the Stone Kiln Factory.

70 people joined the fishing team.

The remaining people were construction teams on the mountain and men over forty-five years old.

The cottage has not been built yet and will not be registered for the time being.

As for the method of training the Warrior Guards, Chen Mo had formulated it last night.

Just follow the method of training volunteers in modern armies.

Of course, Chen Mo's standards must have been lowered a bit, for fear that they wouldn't be able to bear it.

In the next two days, Chen Mo personally trained them and taught them sword skills. He also did not delay in practicing. It can be said that he killed two birds with one stone.

afternoon.

"Hurry, hurry up, run around the village ten times. No one is allowed to rest until ten laps are completed."

Chen Mo ran behind, and would kick anyone who was lazy or running slow.

In the village, the aunties watched the excitement.

"That's your man, tsk tsk, he's always kicked by Master Chen. Look at my man, he's the first one."

"I don't understand why Master Chen Xian always makes them run in circles. Isn't this just a waste of energy?"

"..."

While the aunties were watching the excitement, Hu Qiang hurriedly ran over from the mountain and came to Chen Mo, with an extremely excited expression: "Master Chen, we have found gold."