Chapter 161 Let the mules and artisans walk in the middle
I still remember the world war in the 1930s and 1940s.
At the end of the war, the two armies invaded the capital of the defeated side, and both plundered to a considerable extent. One side transported away countless advanced technological equipment and even moved their factories back home.
But the other side focused on plundering the talents of the defeated country, and brought back all the scientists who had mastered high-end technology.
Don't ask who got the big deal in the end, right?
So Xiao Chen felt that the value of these unattractive craftsmen with unique skills was far higher than the five hundred thousand taels of silver that Li Shi gave him.
I want it all!
All the craftsmen were brought back to the barracks, directly incorporated into the logistics force, and sooner or later they were allowed to practice with the soldiers for a few days. Of course, they would not be sent to battle to kill the enemy, but to let them simply understand some battlefield knowledge.
In case of any unexpected situation in the future, you can take up a knife and gun to protect yourself, at least you won't panic and become a mess.
"Be sure to let the mules and craftsmen walk in the middle of our team!" This was the first order Xiao Chen issued as the marshal.
Only then did the craftsmen realize that something was wrong. How did I get on this Eunuch Xiao's thief ship?
For a while, the crowd was excited and protested.
Did you make a mistake?
We are all craftsmen summoned by the Ministry of Industry, not soldiers who go to fight!
If you want us to work in the army, that's fine, but we don't want to go to Yanyun County with you.
Otherwise, Eunuch Xiao, don't send it off, let's go first?
However, it was too late.
Zhuge Xiaosheng immediately changed his face, even if he hit the officer, he read out the military commandments to the big guys, warning the big guys to keep calm, otherwise they will follow the military law!
See the dozens of heads hanging on the gate?
They are disobedient!
The craftsmen were beating their chests, stamping their feet, and yelling loudly, but when they looked up and saw the dozens of heads on the gate that were about to be dried, they immediately fell silent, their faces were as white as paper, and the brave ones only trembled slightly. The timid ones even peed on their pants...
"General Zhuge, what are you doing? Look, you scare the big guy! Don't kill people and behead you, we are reasonable!" After Xiaosheng finished singing the black face, Xiao Chen changed into a red face and appeared on the stage.
"Big fellows, don't be afraid. As long as you don't violate General Zhuge's military discipline, he won't kill people indiscriminately. But if he violates, then even I can't protect you guys. Let alone you, even I have offended you. That's the same as beheading, it's not a joke." Let's put the ugly words first.
"It's a long way to go, and it's quite dangerous. How can it be dangerous to fight? But you don't really care, because what? Because you are not soldiers, and you don't have to go to battle to kill the enemy. What danger? I am here to issue a military order to you in public, no matter what time, you will not be sent to the battlefield!"
With Xiao Chen's identity, and in front of the big guys, these words are not just casual words, as the saying goes, military orders are like mountains, and they will never change once they are spoken.
The craftsmen breathed a sigh of relief.
"This handsome can also promise you that I will do my best to protect you. You are all my precious pimples... Of course, all brothers are. You are special treasures. Not only are you precious in my Xiao Chen's heart, but I'm afraid that in the eyes of Xianbei people, they are all treasures..." Xiao Chen started to hint.
Ye Baiqing and Wei Yuntian kept coughing, but he ignored them.
"All in all, you are not soldiers, but ordinary people. No matter how fierce the Xianbo cavalry is, they will not kill people indiscriminately, so even if it is that, you will be fine..." Xiao Chen's hint became more and more obvious.
"Marshal!" Even Zhuge Xiaosheng couldn't listen anymore this time.
"Ahem, let me ask you guys one more question, how much does the Ministry of Industry promise to give you a monthly salary?" Xiao Chen also stopped the conversation in time and changed the subject.
"The monthly fixed salary is five taels of silver. If there is work, some will be added. It always looks like seven or eight taels a month." A young guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes is more courageous. Voice back.
"Ah? No way!" Xiao Chen was shocked when he heard this.
The craftsmen were all taken aback by his surprise, Mr. Xiao, are you all right, are you trying to bite us with your mouth open so wide, or something?
We are all artisans!
Taking five taels of silver per month is completely qualified, otherwise, who the hell is willing to abandon their family and career to work in the capital?
You don't know how expensive Jingshi rice is!
"Returning to Marshal Xiao, five taels of silver is not much, we can earn four or five taels of silver a month by doing work at home, but the income is not stable, so..." The young man was quite dissatisfied with Xiao Chen's reaction .
No respect for our profession at all.
How much do you pay a month to hire a mule?
"Of course it's not much, it's too little!" Xiao Chen said loudly, "I'll give you a salary of ten taels a month, even if you don't have a job, you can still get it! In addition, your settling allowance is the same as the brothers, which is five taels. Twelve taels! Send it out immediately!"
Ok? The craftsmen immediately came to their spirits, isn't it true?
Let’s not talk about the high salary of ten taels of silver per month, but the fact that fifty taels of silver will be paid immediately to settle down sounds like a fool...
"Later, everyone go to the quartermaster to register and register, and then you can receive the money... But don't be too busy, I haven't finished talking yet." Xiao Chen was very satisfied with the big guy's reaction.
In fact, he originally wanted to give more, but he thought he couldn't give too much at the beginning, otherwise how could he be generous in the future?
You should still boil the frogs in warm water, and you will be cooked sooner or later!
"The monthly fixed salary is ten taels, but once the big guy starts working, he will add five taels of bonus, at least five taels. If it is some labor-intensive work, the commander will have an extra reward, there is no upper limit That kind of... boy, what's your name?" Xiao Chen asked the young man.
"The villain's surname is Gongsun, and each character is a class." Isn't this guy's name awesome?
At first glance, it sounds like a public loser...
"Which carpenter are you from?" Xiao Chen was delighted when he heard it, and felt that he should be a carpenter.
"The villain is a carpenter and blacksmith, all of whom can do it well." Gongsun Ban's words were quite modest, but judging by his proud expression, it should be more than just being able to do it twice.
"Okay, then let's wait and see, see if you're up to something? I'll temporarily appoint you as Captain Qinglong. If you do well, I'll entrust you with a heavy responsibility. If you can't do well, I'll dismiss you." Xiao Chen said.
Someone asked, why is it called Captain Qinglong?
That is also something to talk about.
Among the five elements, wood belongs to Qinglong, and Gongsunban is a carpenter, so he was named the captain of Qinglong.
A goldsmith would be Lieutenant Baihu, a shipwright would be Lieutenant Xuanwu, a blacksmith would be Lieutenant Suzaku...
Don't blame Xiao Chen for pretending to be coercive, how many literati since ancient times didn't pretend to be coercive?