The imperial court was unreliable, and Chongzhen was unreliable, mean, unkind, and cold-blooded.

It is precisely because Guo Dajing has a clear understanding of the trajectory of historical development that he has taken such measures. Of course, under his promotion, Dongjiang Town will increasingly become a warlord who supports his own troops.

But for Guo Dajing, pacifying Liao and destroying the captives was the most important goal, and everything else could be put aside first.

This is a painful realization that the entire land of China is sinking and the land is full of fishy smell. He tried his best to prevent history from heading towards that extremely tragic scene.

Of course, no one knew that Guo Dajing thought so far ahead, Mao Wenlong, Chen Jisheng, Lin Tiansheng and others did the same.

"Shopping malls are like battlefields, but they are actually very similar." Guo Dajing smiled lightly and said: "Businessmen make money, but Dongjiang Town wants land in Liaodong, which is also driven by interests."

Land is wealth. Others may not have such a profound understanding. But Guo Dajing wanted to use this as a foundation and fully explore it to become the driving force for the Ping Liao and extermination of the captives.

Lin Tiansheng cupped his hand and said with sincere admiration: "Compared with the merchants like us who only see yellow and white things, my brothers have great ambitions and will definitely be able to go down in history."

"Famous in history? Not interested." Guo Dajing chuckled, not telling a lie. He wanted more, but it wasn't that kind of fame.

"Deputy Marshal Chen is in Jinzhou, and he should be more interested in government affairs. You will have to deal with him more in the future." Guo Dajing didn't want to explain more, and said, "My younger brother is busy with the military, so I'm afraid he will be neglectful."

Lin Tiansheng nodded and said: "With my brothers as matchmakers, everything will be fine. Deputy Commander Chen is also a loyal and loyal elder, so there is no need to worry too much."

"Navy guerrilla Zhang Tao has a very good relationship with his younger brother. Let's meet him for a drink some other day. The relationship will become more familiar and may be used in the future." Guo Dajing continued: "The two big ships sold by Xiyi were given to him. If

If you need escort, it's appropriate."

Lin Tiansheng smiled and chinned his head, and said: "I didn't expect my brother to be so courageous. I am also enthused about the big ship. I will buy more when the business grows."

Guo Dajing didn't want to get too involved in the Lin family's business. He helped where he needed to and reminded what needed to be reminded. Although they were sworn brothers, they were also partners, and everyone had their own interests to consider.

After the matter was settled, Guo Dajing invited Lin Tiansheng to attend the marriage ceremony at Lushun Fort three days later, and he happened to be familiar with the generals of Dongjiang.

"A happy event, a great happy event!" Lin Tiansheng laughed and seemed to be really happy for his brother, "I must drink this wedding wine."

After Guo Dajing thanked him and chatted for a while, he stood up and left.

The warm spring breeze blows on the face, and more green appears on the wilderness. The strong weeds have germinated tenaciously after the cold winter.

Things are developing according to his plan, including recovering Jinzhou, large-scale planting, purchasing arms, issuing military invoices... and even getting married, everything is going smoothly, which makes Guo Dajing feel comfortable and happy.

Could this be the halo of the time traveler, could this be the overwhelming luck of the son of the plane...

Guo Dajing couldn't help feeling a little dizzy. He felt that it would only take a few years for Liao and Liao to be annihilated. With Liaodong as the base, it would not take long to sweep the world again.

Perhaps, in less than ten years, I will be the master of this country, and I will dominate the world.

Guo Dajing shook his riding whip, imagining his future glory with great ambition. Several common people appeared in front of him, which made him slow down his horse.

They were a few farming people, sowing rye and potatoes. When they saw an officer coming on horseback with his own soldiers, those who were closer to the road stopped their work and bowed to salute.

Guo Dajing nodded with a smile and waved his hand. His lack of airs has always been his advantage and his style of conduct.

A common man was walking hard on the soft ground with a cane. He saluted at the roadside, raised his head and said loudly: "General Guo, do you still recognize me?"

Guo Dajing reined in the horse's head and looked at the bearded man carefully. He suddenly made a sound, turned over and dismounted, and shouted: "It's you, I'm treating your injured leg."

The bearded man grinned, laughed, and said, "Thanks to General Guo, I saved my life."

Guo Dajing looked up and down. His beard had become very thin, and his big frame became more and more obvious, and his big eyes became more obvious. He felt quite emotional and ashamed.

"I said goodbye to North Korea. I was so busy going back and forth that I even forgot to see you. Also, I said I would make you a prosthetic leg so that it wouldn't stop you from walking, but I broke my promise."

The bearded man didn't care, nor did he come to blame Guo Dajing for his words. He smiled and said: "General Guo was busy fighting, and later went to Guanglu Island, so he didn't have time. I have crutches, so I can walk the same way."

Guo Dajing shook his head vigorously and said, "That's quite different." After thinking for a moment, he looked up at a village in the distance and asked, "Which village do you live in?"

The bearded man nodded and said, "Yes, I just moved here not long ago. Jinzhou is great. There are so many fields. I heard that one acre of rye and potatoes can weigh a thousand pounds. We won't have to worry about going hungry in the future."

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"Then let's go and sit at your house." Guo Dajing asked his soldiers to free up a war horse and said, "By the way, I will make a prosthetic leg for you, so as to save me the trouble and forget it again."

The bearded man declined, and with Guo Dajing's insistence, he was helped onto his horse by his own soldiers and driven together to the village.

The houses in the village have all been renovated according to the original framework. Although there are some sloppiness, there is no problem in protecting them from wind and rain. When the spring plowing is over and the people have time, they can repair it by themselves.

Da Beard reported his name on the road, his surname was Shen and his given name was Dalong. He had an old mother, a wife and a young brother at home. After being disabled due to injuries, he retired and returned home, barely surviving on the pension.

The imperial court cut off food and salary, and if Guo Dajing hadn't raised funds to provide relief, Liao people like Shen Dalong would definitely not have been able to survive, and their whole family would have starved to death.

Arriving at Shen Dalong's home and seeing the bare walls, Guo Dajing couldn't help but feel sad.

After fighting for the country, fighting desperately with the Jianlu, and being disabled, he was reduced to such a situation. It is really sad and resentful.

This cannot be blamed on Mao Wenlong, but where is the conscience of the princes of the court and the emperor? Yes, they must have conscience, and there will be no victims of the disaster who will cause trouble and rise up just for a bite to eat.

"You're welcome, and there's no need to make any fuss. I'll make the prosthetic leg in the house, and you can wait in the courtyard for a while."

Guo Dajing comforted Shen Dalong's mother and wife, who were so cramped that they had nowhere to go. He nodded kindly, took a tree trunk from the pile of firewood in the yard, then went into the house and closed the door.

The old woman's face was like dry tree bark, and Shen Dalong's wife was also thin, which must have been due to a long period of not having enough to eat, and both of them were dressed in thin and tattered clothes.

Soldiers like Shen Dalong fought bloody battles for what? Could it be that they couldn't even support their families?

Guo Dajing forced himself to calm down, put the tree trunk into the space, closed his eyes slightly, his consciousness sank into the space, and began to make the prosthetic leg.

In the space, the tree trunk was quickly cut into shape like tofu, the socket was dug out, eyes were drilled, and belts were installed.

Guo Dajing was unable to make knee and ankle joints. After Wu Dalong was fitted with a prosthetic leg, his walking would definitely look stiff, but there was nothing that could be done about it.

He did it very seriously, and during this period he asked Wu Dalong to come in and try it twice, and made careful modifications before it was finally completed.

Shen Dalong put on the prosthesis and was a little uncomfortable at first, but soon he picked up the crutches and took stiff steps in the hospital.

"Is the height appropriate?" Guo Dajing looked on with a smile and asked, "Will the skin on the legs be worn?"

Shen Dalong grinned happily and didn't even bother to answer Guo Dajing's questions.

His old mother and wife watched with surprise. Their son or husband could suddenly get rid of the crutches and walk, and rarely laughed happily. There was nothing more joyful than this.

It doesn't matter if it's a little hard or tiring, as long as the whole family can be together and live peacefully and comfortably.

"Thank you, Mr. Guo." Shen Dalong stiffly walked up to Guo Dajing with one foot high and one foot low. He was about to kneel down to thank him excitedly, but Guo Dajing held him back.

"Maybe there are still some inappropriate places, you can fix them slowly yourself." Gu Hao

Guo Dajing patted Shen Dalong's arm and said: "I left some things in the house as a small compensation for your desperate efforts to kill the enemy. Military affairs are important, so I'm leaving now."

"Jinzhou will soon establish a retired military management department and register all retired military personnel. We will try our best to ensure that you have enough food and clothing, and we will never let you bleed and shed tears."

Guo Dajing's expression was a little heavy, and he patted Shen Dalong's arm hard again. Without further words, he turned around and walked out of the yard, took the reins handed over by his own soldiers, got on his horse, and galloped away.

Shen Dalong had difficulty with his legs and feet and chased out of the yard, but only saw the backs of a few riders. He shook his head and sighed, complaining to his wife beside him, "Look at you, General Guo didn't even let General Guo drink a bowl of hot water."

The wife lowered her eyebrows and did not defend herself. Instead, she looked at the crutch in her husband's hand and pursed her lips slightly, unable to hide her joy.

"Dalong, Myolie, come and see where you are!" the old mother called in the yard, her voice a little urgent.

Shen Dalong and his wife hurried into the hospital, and were hurriedly greeted by their mother into the house. They looked at the things under the window and were stunned for a moment.

A bag of rice, dozens of kilograms of horse meat, a piece of cotton cloth, and an ingot of silver on the cloth.

"Left by General Guo?!" Shen Dalong opened his mouth with disbelief on his face, "Didn't you see him bring anything in?"

The wife was attentive and pointed to the window and said: "General Guo must have secretly ordered it and his men passed it in through the window. He seems to have told you that he left something in the house as compensation. You are happy to patronize it, but you are not happy.

Listen carefully."

"Yes, yes!" Shen Dalong nodded repeatedly, as if thinking about it, and said: "He said that I fought hard to kill the enemy, and also said some words of compensation."

"What a good man, what a good man." The old mother held up the silver with trembling hands, her old eyes seemed to flash with tears, "I am now a general, and I still remember to make you a prosthetic leg. There is no delay or delay at all."

I think our room is dirty and messy..."

The wife stroked the cotton cloth with a happy face and said to herself: This seems to be a good cotton cloth from Songjiang. It is enough to make clothes for the whole family. They no longer have to show their naked flesh and live in poverty.

"Of course General Guo is a good man." Shen Dalong said loudly, reaching out to grab the horse meat, "If it weren't for him, my life would have been lost long ago. Let's cook this meat and let's live well and let General Guo rest assured. Don't be too old.

Thinking about it."

The wife retracted her hand, agreed happily, and carried the horse meat to the kitchen.

"I'm going to the fields to plant the land and then come back for dinner." Shen Dalong turned around and walked out, but at the door he raised his sleeves and wiped his eyes.

The spring breeze was still warm, and the feeling of it blowing on his face was comforting, but Guo Dajing had lost his high spirits, and his face looked a bit heavy.

I also want to serve the world, and I am the only one who is supreme. I don't even take care of the soldiers and civilians under my nose. People like Shen Dalong are just one or two people, absolutely not.

In Guanglu Island, Guo Dajing already has preferential policies and special care for disabled veterans. But in Dongjiang Town as a whole, he doesn't have that ability yet and can only pretend not to see it.

From Guanglu Island to Jinzhou, and then from Jinzhou to Dongjiang Town, there is a long way to go. We cannot relax or be complacent. If we don’t clean one room, how can we sweep the world?

When Guo Dajing returned to Lushun Fort, he went to see Mao Wenlong and told him the good news. The Lin family was willing to lend 100,000 silver next year to meet the payment of military bills.

"Okay, now I feel confident." Mao Wenlong was very happy, his worries were gone, and he suddenly had an extra two hundred thousand taels of silver, even though it was in paper form.

Guo Dajing echoed a few words casually, and then recounted what happened on his journey, his voice was quite heavy.

Mao Wenlong also put away his smile, showing a look of regret, and slightly nodded his head and said: "I remember that when I inspected the wounded barracks in Pi Island, I met this Shen Dalong and talked to him."

Sighing heavily, Mao Wenlong blamed himself: "It's all because of my incompetence, which has affected the soldiers and civilians of Dongjiang Town."

Guo Dajing shook his head vigorously and said: "The commander-in-chief has tried his best to maintain the morale of the army and the people in Dongjiang Town. No one can do this."

After a pause, he continued: "The general will act according to his ability on Guanglu Island and set some preferential treatment measures for retired soldiers and military family members. Compared with civilians, the increase is not much, but it can make soldiers stand upright.
To be continued...