Chapter 56 Requisition of Civilian Ships
Gradually, some people found something was wrong. This army of officers and soldiers was fierce, but they did not disturb the people. They neither plundered wealth nor teased the big girl. Many people stood aside, looking at each other with uneasiness.
At this time, the official secretary ran out and asked, "Where did the soldiers come from? Where are your Shangguan?"
The postmaster is the chief official of the postmaster and is not included in the ranks. This kind of role is also a bitter one. In the Ming Dynasty, postmaster was called the world, and it was extremely painful and tiring. It was the first disaster among the people. Because of the past postmasters, more and more officials used postmasters in violation of regulations. The court strictly prohibited officials from eating and drinking at postmasters, but superior officials must ask for specialty products, and only after they were delicious food was stopped. The postmaster could not afford it, so they were beaten at every turn, and even beaten to death.
"Damn your mother, can you speak human language? My commander-in-chief is here, and I'm not here to greet you!"
He Hu took a big step forward and shouted with a fierce look on his face.
The official secretary was used to being humble, so he didn't dare to talk back. He just stood there in a daze, and there were also noises around him.
"Bang!"
Huang Hai fired a shot into the sky!
He almost mastered Li Xin's habits. When facing a noisy scene, don't talk nonsense, just fire a shot first, which is better than anything else.
Sure enough, the surroundings became quiet.
Li Xin flew out and bowed to the surroundings, and shouted: "Friends, we are the Chinese Revolutionary Army, and I am the Commander-in-Chief of the Revolutionary Army. In view of the suffering of the people of Gaoyou, our army will take over Gaoyou and do good to the people. From now on, we will be neighbors!"
In an instant, two words appeared in everyone's minds, "Bitch!"
"Bite, the Bite is here!"
"The thieves in the last round have captured Xuyi. Today, another thief is eyeing Gaoyou, run away!"
After a brief silence, a commotion suddenly broke out in the crowd, and the soldiers banged a few more times, and the scene was quiet again.
Li Xin turned around and chuckled: "Sister Guiying, how many evils have you done to ruin the reputation of the rebel army to this extent?"
Gao Guiying said unhatingly: "Aren't you just robbed King of Fortune? You have the capital to say sarcastic words. If you have the ability, you will spend all your gold and silver before making fun of yourself!"
Li Xin solemnly reminded: "Sister Guiying, I hope you will not call Li Zicheng in such a kissing tone in the future. You can call yourself the real name or Li Chuang. Please remember that he is no longer your husband!"
Gao Guiying smiled disdainfully and said, "What does it have to do with you? I'm doing it myself. My heart is so good, so I called me. What can you do with me?"
Li Xin's face darkened and said seriously: "Sister Guiying, it is not easy for a woman to meet a man who is truly good to her in her life. No matter what your mentality is, I hope you cherish my feelings for you. After all, for women, the saddest thing is that no one loves you. As a man, I have self-esteem. Your repeated stimulation of me will only make me disgusted with you. I hope you can think about my words carefully!"
"I……"
Gao Guiying wanted to stimulate Li Xin again, but looking at Li Xin's serious expression, her throat was inexplicably blocked, and she could no longer speak, and she felt a little weak, so she carried her body over.
Li Xin smiled secretly. The fierce girl was afraid of chanting Lang, especially him, who was better than Li Zicheng in all aspects. He was not afraid of not being able to get Gao Guiying's body and mind.
For the time being, Li Xin stopped teasing, clapped his face, attracted his attention, and said, "Friends, don't panic. Our Chinese Revolutionary Army is not a thief, and will not rob the people, nor is it as cruel as the official army. We are an organized and disciplined new army that does not invade the people, does not disturb the people, breathe with the people, and shares the destiny. I know that everyone will not believe it now, it doesn't matter. Time will let the people of Huaiyang gradually understand us.
As he said that, Li Xin looked at the postmen again. In fact, when it comes to the situation, the postmen were no better than ordinary soldiers of the Ming army. Below the postmen, there were even more grooms and water men, wearing rotten cotton jackets and the cotton was black. Dozens of people squeezed into a large bunk bed, a wooden bed with a broken mosquito net, a cloth umbrella and a patch quilt, which was all the property. They usually ate bran and drank thin, but they were responsible for almost all the labor of the postmen.
This is still the wealthy Huaiyang. Li Xin can't imagine what kind of harsh environment Li Zicheng was as a postman in the barren and poor northwest, and how difficult it was to survive, so he was sacked for his work and started anger!
‘He’s also a fool!’
A touch of gentleness appeared in Li Xin's eyes. He was very interested in the grassroots officers and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty. These people lived in poor living conditions, but compared to the farmers, they had more knowledge and were the most appropriate basic foundation.
He never thought that officials and gentry would stand on his side, and farmers should not be too valued due to their vision. Therefore, he locked his basic position for grassroots officials and grassroots officers and soldiers of the Ming Dynasty, including some rogue proletariat.
"Take them all down and declare our military policy. We welcome them to follow us. If we don't want to follow us, don't force them to give him some money and food, and let him go!"
Li Xin turned around and ordered.
"Get orders!"
A group of soldiers stepped forward and took the postmen to the side, but the postmen did not dare to resist.
Li Xin bowed again and said, "Friends, I, Li Xin, have something to do now. I want to borrow a boat and go to the other side to bring my brothers over. I wonder if I can?"
The scene was silent, no one dared to say no, and no one was willing to lend a boat to Li Xin.
Li Xin had long expected this situation, pointed to a beautifully dressed middle-aged man and smiled and said, "You, the commander asked you, how many boats do you have?"
"Chief, please spare me!"
With a plop, the man actually knelt down and wailed: "The ship is loaded with goods. If there is any loss, even if the villain throws himself into the water, the boss will not let the villain go to his wife and children. Please ask the commander to show his kindness!"
Li Xin waved his hand and said, "Who wants your goods? This commander promises you today that you can lend me the boat and not take a penny for you. In addition, your family will be exempted from ferrying for three years when traveling in the future. Guan Jun is coming soon, and the guns and cannons are eyeless. If you hurt you, don't blame me for not reminding you in advance."
"Really...really?"
The official did not dare to persist. Thinking about it again, what Li Xin said made sense. He wanted to rob him just now, and there was no point in coaxing himself, so he asked timidly.
"Of course, my commander's iron-toothed and bronze-toothed, why are you coaxing?"
Li Xin smiled slightly.
The man gritted his teeth and said, "Then... the three ships are from the boss over there. My master's surname is Guo. The ship is full of salt and transported to Kaifeng."
"Kaifeng?"
Li Xin frowned: "Li Chuang had already broken Luoyang before the New Year. I guess he would attack and open the fining after the New Year. After you borrowed this boat from me, you should go back to Yangzhou. Don't go north and seek death."
"What? Li Chuang broke Luoyang?"
"Is this true?"
"If this is the case, then the Commander is our savior!"
There was a sudden noise in the crowd.
Li Xin shouted: "Luoyang was broken, and the world was shocked. The commander was idle and did a good job of bragging about such a good deal. Please report your name and borrow the boat to me quickly. In the next three years, there will be no ferry fee."
Everyone had no choice but to command the guys to unload the salt and food on the ship. In fact, no one believed that the Revolutionary Army could really gain a foothold in Gaoyou, and they didn't dare to think that they would be exempted from the three-year ferry fee. They were nothing more than not borrowing it.
Nowadays, no one looks down on those who are in the army, but when they meet Qiu Ba, they are scared.
Grain, cloth and bags of salt were transported off the ship, and the goods on the dock were piled up higher and higher. The revolutionary army did not rob it, but it made people gradually relieved. The young wives and maids from various families who were driven off the ship were almost covered with ash on their faces, black and white. At this time, some people could not help but wash their faces.
Chapter completed!