Wild North America 1846

When Major Tian Mantun, the commander who was feeling drunk, returned home, an Indian maid came to support him, served him strong tea to relieve his hangover, and took good care of his master.

Seeing this scene, Second Lieutenant Fan Pengfei and two other subordinates said goodbye and left.

When they reached the entrance of the courtyard, the three of them looked back at the British Victorian-style mansion again, with envious expressions in their eyes.

This mansion occupies an area of ​​1/5 acre, with a front yard and a backyard, and a spacious doorway that can park five carriages side by side.

Major Tianmantun's mansion has three white concubines and six Indian maids. Two of the white concubines were rewarded and one was purchased with money.

As the owner of this big house, Tian Mantun already has a daughter and two concubines with babies in their bellies, not to mention the branches and leaves.

He is an out-and-out winner in life, and now he has entered the royal cuirassier regiment known as the "First Cavalry Regiment of the Tang Dynasty" as the deputy commander of the major. He is destined to have a bright career in the future;

Major Tian Mantun's history of success has attracted the envy of many officers and soldiers, who regard him as a life mentor.

In the cavalry corps, officers above the lieutenant level basically do not have to do anything like burning, killing, looting, etc. They can get a large share based on their military rank and seniority.

A mid-level and senior officer like Major Tian Mantun is actually only a year and a half older than Second Lieutenant Fan Pengfei from Conglong, but a huge gap has opened between the two.

"Pengfei, it's a little early to go back now. The three of us might as well find a tavern to drink some beer and chat for a while." The speaker was He Jiren, a key veteran of the Cuirassier Regiment, who served as

Deputy Captain of the Cavalry Squadron.

Because he is illiterate, He Jiren's future path is to become a third-level sergeant after his service period is over, and he will be able to enjoy the treatment of a deputy platoon-level officer.

Hearing He Jiren's suggestion, Second Lieutenant Lin Feng was a little moved, so he looked at Second Lieutenant Fan Pengfei, wanting to hear his opinion.

They, the junior officers, did not enjoy themselves at the banquet at noon today. They only helped the commander to arrange for his colleagues in the army. They drank little wine and did not eat enough food.

Second Lieutenant Fan Pengfei followed the good example and said, "Since you two have such an elegant intention, how can Pengfei not accompany you?"

"Hehehe... Let's go together then."

The three of them took advantage of the slight drunkenness and strode towards the town. After passing two streets, they soon arrived at a lively place.

This is a commercial street, with rice shops, grain and oil shops and grocery stores lined up along the street. Most of them are hotels, restaurants, teahouses and prostitutes. There are large Chinese signs on the street, some of which are thoughtfully marked with English translations.

, it seemed very lively with people coming and going.

"We sell white buns, hot meat buns..."

"Black tea, green tea, jasmine tea, Longjing Yunwu British black tea, everything you want..."

"The newly arrived Indian girl is one yuan a time, the ghost girl and the young woman are handsome and handsome, there are many discounts!"

The sounds of shouts and shouts on the street are heard one after another, and the strong aroma of food is permeated, mixed with a hint of wheat aroma from the bakery, making this commercial street full of the fireworks of life.

Wherever Chinese people gather, there are indispensable restaurants and bars of all kinds. Especially in the commercial streets where Chinese people from all over the world gather in Tiannanhai and Beihai, you can see a variety of delicious food.

Fan Pengfei and the other three found a "Jiang and Zhejiang home-cooked restaurant". As soon as they walked to the door, they were welcomed in by the attentive waiter.

In the Tang Kingdom

No matter where they go, military personnel are the most popular customers. They have high social status, are rich, and generous. What store doesn't like that?

The waiter led the three of them to sit down in the private room partitioned by a screen, and served a tea and fruit plate. He Jiren readily ordered a few delicious side dishes and asked the waiter to serve them quickly.

The waiter naturally agreed and turned around to get ready.

Although He Jiren was a top soldier, due to his seniority and rich combat experience, he had participated in the 1st and 2nd Northern Front War and made a lot of money in his pocket.

He also bought a four-bedroom townhouse in Taoyuan City, and there was 60 acres of military land outside the valley. He had two white concubines and three Indian women at home, and he also had three or four children.

His situation is very common in cavalry regiments.

Second Lieutenant Lin Feng and Second Lieutenant Fan Pengfei joined the army later and were promoted to officers later, so they had tight financial resources. They were able to purchase a four-bedroom townhouse in Taoyuan City with the preferential loans granted to officers by Sequoia Bank.

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The dishes ordered from the restaurant were served smoothly. The three of them ate for a while, then picked up their glasses and started drinking wine, chatting while drinking.

"Brother He, we both feel sorry for you! If you had participated in literacy classes and worked harder to get rid of your illiterate status, you would at least be a lieutenant officer now, right?" Second Lieutenant Fan Pengfei used

He picked up a piece of fish meat with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth, chewing it with relish, then raised his wine glass and toasted: "During our military training, you were the training officer of the cavalry team. You must be meritorious and capable. What you lack is culture.

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"You damn lieutenant. Except for the illiterate people who can't read a few characters, the brothers who followed His Majesty with me are at least captains. I'm not bragging. There are several lieutenant colonels."

"That would be even more of a pity!"

"What's a pity? You can eat as much as your appetite. If you eat less, you'll be hungry. If you eat too much, you'll feel full. I've been dizzy since I was a child, and I don't have that rich and official life in my life." He Jiren smiled bitterly.

Shaking his head, he picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp. His face showed a sickly red color, and he put down the wine glass in his hand and said;

"People are contented. I have followed His Majesty in the past two years to conquer the north and south. I, He Jiren, feel that those days in the past have been lived like a dog, just like a dream!

Now that I have divided the land and built a house, there are still two cute foreign women in the house who will give birth to my baby. Although the Indian women are a bit rougher, they have also taken over the house and have babies.

This is really the virtue accumulated by our ancestors in eight lifetimes. How can it be a pity?

I, He Jiren, am a big boss. As long as I can wield a sword or a gun, I will fight beside His Majesty for the rest of my life. Even if I die, I will have peace of mind.

What a great place here in North America!

The land is fertile and the environment is pleasant. As the crops are planted, they will grow upwards, and the cultivated land will be the best fields.

I don’t know what you think, but I am determined to stay here and will not go anywhere else. I will take root on the Colorado Plateau from now on.”

These simple words made Second Lieutenant Lin Feng and Second Lieutenant Fan Pengfei nod frequently. Feeling ashamed, they raised their wine glasses together and said, "Brother He, we both toast you with this glass of wine. It is better for you to live clearly and openly. My stupid brother will accept it."

Taught!"

The three of them raised their glasses together, looked at each other and laughed, then raised their heads and downed the drink in one gulp. Fan Pengfei shouted "Happy!"