Chapter 0187 Military Atmosphere

In June, the continuous Beimang Mountains in the distance were covered with dense forests, showing a lively atmosphere. The roads were basically completed, and the fields were lush with green. The rice was growing well, and we could see another bumper harvest year.

Upstairs, upstairs

At this moment, it was raining, and a layer of rain and fog had formed. The whole earth was faintly visible, and it was not very clear to see. Only the sound of crackling raindrops falling could be faintly heard.

Ye Qing sat in the main seat, inviting Ye Mengqiu to sit on the left side, Ye Zifan to sit on the right side, and everything else was standing. At this moment, Lv Shangjing was giving a report, and Ye Zifan continued to report, his quiet voice pouring into the hall.

Ye Mengqiu sat quietly, watching and listening to reports and discussions. In a few months, he had aged a lot, which was almost inevitable after losing power.

Lu Shangjing spoke slowly, "All roads have been basically repaired, and water conservancy is also in place. Due to cultivation and irrigation, an additional 1000 acres of good farmland have been added, and our family's farmland has reached 18000 acres. Water conservancy facilities have basically resolved annual floods and increased production by 10-20%. It can be said that since this summer, there have been no major engineering consumption

Speaking of this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and showed joy.

Since Ye Qing came two years ago, the Ye family has gradually prospered. The old land has been successfully developed, and the ten thousand acres of new land have diverted many families with limited land and poverty. The entire family has hope and is filled with vitality, but the project is also big, and money is spent like flowing water. Now that the big project is gone, there is more income left.

Ye Zifan smiled and said, "That's true. Now let me talk about the profits for the second half of the year... After deducting various expenses, there was a total income of 110000 taels of silver in this half year

I just heard that winter wheat will be planted in the second half of the year and mountain potatoes will no longer be planted. I'm afraid the cost will increase. As we all know, although these mountain potatoes are not worth much, due to our large demand, the prices of mountain potatoes in nearby counties have all increased

Ye Qing smiled and said, "If we don't plant, there will be races. Besides, the soil quality of the ten thousand acres of land is gradually improving. Planting sweet potatoes is indeed a waste. Planting rice and wheat is the only way to truly live up to its name

And I will solve the problem with this sweet potato in the future, please continue speaking

Well, not to mention the direct profit, the incidental profit alone is quite substantial

After Zhuyeqing became famous, many merchants came to admire her. The hotels and inns opened by the tribe along the route were all thriving, and in six months, they also earned more than three thousand taels of silver

It's just that the family army has expanded to 200 people, and there are also 20 cavalry. The cost of supply, armament, and training is very high, and this has cost tens of thousands of taels of silver

Bow knives, leather armor, arrow proof jackets, rain proof bow bags, except for the imperial court's prohibition on the public to hide iron armor, are almost assembled to the teeth, and the supply of rice and meat is also very large, which indeed incurs a lot of expenses.

Speaking of this, everyone fell silent for a moment.

It's worth it. With such force, dealing with ordinary bandits is just a big deal. Even if the Yu family soldiers come, they will still have to hit their heads and bleed! "Said an old clan member confidently.

But this is not an ordinary bandit. On the grasslands, they often engage in battles. If trained, they can be considered as vassal soldiers of the Northern Wei Dynasty. Is it a comparison between bandits and private soldiers

Someone retorted, "Just say one thing, are there no iron armor outside

This makes people silent again.

Seeing the sudden heat and cold of the atmosphere, Lv Shangjing smiled and said, "The news from the public gate is that the entire mountain bandits are estimated to be between three to five hundred to a thousand people. Thousands of people are not trustworthy. Not to mention whether the imperial border defense is a sieve, if we have this military force to crush them directly, we still need to be sneaky. I guess there are not many real elites, or maybe the bandits and mountain bandits, the so-called masters who are pulled up by the rivers and lakes

Reminder: "Ordinary bandits can carry out covert attacks, but it's not a big deal to form a formation and fight. Iron armor is also rare on the grassland, and it's not enough for personal use. Will you give it to bandits? Aren't you afraid to take armor and flee

This was frank and interesting, and everyone burst into laughter.

At this moment, Ye Qing spoke up: "The matter of besieging and suppressing mountain bandits has already been decided. There is no need to discuss it further. Only a thousand days to rebel, how can there be a thousand days to guard against bandits

But don't worry, except for the fifty people who protect the tribe, I will mobilize one hundred and seventy, plus one hundred patrol cavalry camps, and I have also sent an official letter. The county's public sect will send a team of key members, not all of whom are strongmen, specifically to deal with those so-called martial arts masters

As for the family, I have ordered them to shrink in the past few days, and I have also used the grand formation. Although this grand formation may not be prominent in the state and county, it is not easily broken by these thieves

Moreover, in addition to fifty well-trained rural soldiers, there are also a large number of young and middle-aged people with stronger strength than before

At this point, everyone laughed, but Ye Mengqiu didn't laugh. With his heart, he felt that as long as he developed slowly, he would eventually become a county official. Why take the risk of fighting?

Silently observing outside by the window, the lights gradually lit up in the deep rain curtain. Umbrella like circles around the pavilion were a warning, coordinated with the formation... But except for a few sturdy nodes, everyone had already withdrawn.

Shrink your strength and hold onto the core - this is the original words of Ye Qing.

With this thought in mind, there was some agreement in my heart, and I heard Ye Qing say, "And I have also sent official letters to our county's patrol officers, and we have received a batch of them. They are not expected to fight, but they are familiar with the geography and will not make mistakes in this regard. If there is anything at home, they will respond immediately

This is more than three hundred people. There is more than enough to deal with these bandits. Don't forget, I also practice Taoism. These bandits can't ruin my affairs

As soon as this was said, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Ye Mengqiu secretly shook her head and looked at the rain curtain. At some point, Ye Qing had already become the backbone of the family.

After speaking these words, Ye Qing's face darkened slightly as he saw no objection. He stood up and said, "That's the decision. I will personally lead the army, and my grandfather and uncle will be in charge at home

Speaking, he got up and went down. Although Jiang Chen was present, he had not spoken yet, so he followed up.

Qianqian and Zhou Ling were waiting on the lower level, silently offering their armor, which was pure black and emitted a cold killing aura.

They remained silent, dressing Ye Qing up.

At this moment, Ye Qing was not laughing or joking. He was dressed in armor and his leaves were clanging loudly. He walked straight down the stairs and only then did he see three hundred people standing in front of him on the square, in a state of silence.

Ye Qing stepped forward, accompanied by Jiang Chen with a dignified and solemn demeanor. Seeing Ye Qing standing in the middle, Jiang Chen ordered, "Line up and pay tribute

With just a 'pop' sound, two hundred people lined up in an orderly manner, either holding up long spears, shields, or pulling out horse swords. They were divided into four groups: infantry (swords and shields), archers, long spears, and cavalry.

All of these people were wearing black leather armor. Although the number was small, there was a military aura emanating from them. Then they shouted together, "Greetings to the head of the family

The people from the patrol cavalry camp and the public gate around dared not say a word, but looked at each other in confusion. This was no different from a regular army, but the little Ye family had trained such elite soldiers!

However, Ye Qing didn't take it seriously. Upon closer inspection, he saw a surge of air rushing out, about a zhang high. He knew it was military air, but upon careful identification, it was still empty, lacking the killing intent of a hundred battles.

But this is a normal thing, "he said coldly," I am a seventh rank observer, and it is my responsibility to suppress bandits. I won't say much. One of the Eight Tiger Generals captured by the government, the habitual bandit Hu Qi, is hiding in Zengyuan, not far from Yejiazhuang. Tonight, I will capture and kill him in one fell swoop

As soon as these words fell, no one else spoke up. The patrol sent by the county government caused a commotion. The Zeng family is a wealthy family in the county, how could they deal with their opponents without receiving any news?

This is exactly what Ye Qing meant. The Zeng family has been a wealthy family in the county for hundreds of years, with intricate connections and considerable power. Even Lu Ming has concerns, but Ye Qing doesn't take it seriously. In his past life, he knew that the Zeng family not only colluded with bandits, but also had unclear relationships with the Northern Wei Dynasty. This raid has its own evidence, so he said, "I will take responsibility for this matter

He also wrote a letter of responsibility and remembered that Lu Ming happily accepted it. He chuckled and tricked the county magistrate again. Once enough evidence was copied, it would not only be a crime, but also a great achievement. With this letter of responsibility, Lu Ming would not receive much credit.

But it's not Ye Qing's fault, who wouldn't dare to share the responsibility?

Without much thought at this moment, Ye Qing pressed his hands lightly, and the whole scene fell silent. He sneered and said, "The county soldiers have been led by the county magistrate, Lord Lu, and all roads have been blocked

We must catch all the bandits in this mountain. If the Zeng family does not resist, we will try our best to minimize injuries. If they resist, we will kill them to the death. At the same time, if you take advantage of the situation to rob and violate military laws, you will all be killed

Kill all Hu Qi, there is still the next step

Now, Jiang Chen, come forward

Jiang Chen stepped forward at this moment, with a pair of tiger eyes shining brightly, and knelt down with a "slap". The two hundred armies behind had given orders beforehand, and they all knelt down with a "slap" when they saw this.

Ye Qing took out a flag, which was black with a leaf on it, and handed it to Jiang Chen, saying, "I declare that the Ye family's training is officially established, and this flag is a symbol

Yes, I will not disappoint my mission! "Jiang Chen kowtowed and took it over. With a gust of wind, two hundred people below cheered together.

Seeing this, some people do not take it seriously and regard it as a child's choice, while others, if they have some understanding, change their color slightly.

Ye Qing looked up and saw that the military aura, which was originally about one zhang long, had been absorbed by the military flag and gradually merged into one, permeated with a hint of the spirit of the Head.

This flag is not the mother flag obtained by Ye Qing, but a small flag authorized through a simple ceremony, but also connected to the Head Army flag.

This Head Army flag originally commanded thousands of troops and horses, with at least 100000 specifications. It was more than enough to give a small flag with a size of a thousand people. As long as this army moves thousands of miles in the future, it will gradually become more substantial and play an increasingly important role.

This can be considered as building an army, but I can't say much at this moment. Ye Qing said, "Now we will distribute military rations, one portion per person, one pound of pancakes per person, and two pounds of cooked beef. These are your overnight rations

Yes

At that moment, when all the equipment was stopped, Ye Qing didn't say much and ordered, "Let's go

Three hundred people set out from the gate without lighting the fire, and in the dark night, they went straight into the night like a black snake.