Yao Meng, Ding Jian, Wang Zhuang, and Qu Lu looked at each other in confusion, looking at the gold in the shape of a pagoda on the tray in front of them, and looked doubtfully at Sima Rui, who was sitting on top with a calm expression.

"Four generals, I, Sima, have always respected General Feng very much. I also think highly of the four brought out by General Feng." Sima Rui put down the tea cup in his hand and said with a gentle smile, "But not

What I say about General Feng is that although General Feng has been kind to you all, he has made the generals under his command live such a miserable life. A dignified general of the country is not as good as an ordinary rich man, but I don't think so.

It’s natural.”

Yao Meng bowed and said: "Thank you, General Sima, for your consideration. Serving as a soldier and guarding the borders are our duty as soldiers. As for whether life is hard or not, I am used to it."

Sima Rui clicked his tongue and said: "General Yao has such a strong character, I admire you very much, but then again, you have worked hard, served the country, and worked tirelessly. You should get the rewards you deserve, instead of the embarrassment you are in now.

, I took a look at the situation of the first battalion. The generals of the other battalions were eating their quotas, drinking the soldiers' blood, and doing whatever they could to get rich. However, the first battalion was full of troops, which moved me very much.

"

"General Yao, your family of seven is crowded into a small courtyard. There are two elders on top and three children on the bottom. I must say it inappropriately, but it is a bit inconvenient for a husband and wife to be intimate!"

Yao Meng lowered his head in embarrassment.

"General Ding, you are twenty-six this year. It is a good time. I heard that you fell in love with a girl from the Li family, a wealthy family in Lucheng, and asked someone to propose marriage. However, she asked for a gift of 10,000 taels of silver, but General Ding refused.

If you can’t get it out, the elderly at home are all seriously ill, right?”

Ding Jian also lowered his head.

"General Wang, your wife has a rare and strange disease. She relies entirely on medicine, but the medicine is extremely expensive. I heard that General Wang, you went out to borrow money during the Chinese New Year last year! The two babies didn't even have any meat during the Chinese New Year.

How many bites can you take?”

Wang Zhuang suddenly burst into tears.

"Although General Qu said it was better, he could barely survive the day. Am I right?" Sima Rui shook his head and looked at the generals with a sigh.

"General Feng is strict in running the army. It is true that he has extremely high requirements for all generals, but we cannot make your life so miserable. There is no peace in the backyard. How can you serve the country?" Sima Rui sighed: "This little money

This is the general’s private money, it’s not a lot, but it can help alleviate your current predicament, so please accept it!”

Yao Meng stood up and said, "I would like to thank you for your consideration, but I won't receive any reward for no merit. I really don't dare to accept it."

Sima Rui smiled and said: "General Yao, wait a moment to refuse. General Yao, I have sent people to move General Yao. It is in the east section of Lucheng, in the courtyard of Sanjin. General Yao and his family live in it. Although it is not generous, it is

It’s much better than before.”

Yao Meng was stunned and was about to refuse, but Sima Rui had already turned to Ding Jian.

"General Ding, I have sent someone to tell Yuan Li that you are in your prime and have a bright future. His daughter is climbing a high branch when she marries you. Don't let a few dollars blind your eyes. I'm afraid you will earn more in the future."

Don’t you want a lot of money? With me as guarantee, General Li has already agreed to marry his daughter over. When General Li goes back later, maybe the matchmaker is already waiting at home.”

Ding Jian was suddenly surprised and happy.

"General Wang, I have invited a good doctor from Tanzhou. He has done a lot of research on your wife's disease. I will ask him to go back with you in a while and give him a good diagnosis and treatment. If it doesn't work, I will go to the capital to ask for him again."

Imperial doctor, I can also get it for you, my Sima family still has some respect in the capital."

"Thank you, General Sima!" Wang Zhuang stood up and cupped his fists.

"General Qu Lu, your son is already eighteen years old this year. He gave up martial arts and studied literature. I heard that he is going to Tanzhou to take the exam this year. Coincidentally, my uncle is the magistrate of Tanzhou. I dare not say that he must go to high school, but I will take care of him.

That's easy." Sima Rui looked at Qu Lu with a smile.

Qu Lu was overjoyed. His son was weak and could not eat his own rice, so he had to study. However, there were good teachers in Lucheng, so he could only hold on to the hope. But what Sima Rui said

The meaning of the words is very obvious. It is just that the custody test has been passed, not to mention Beijing. It is much easier to just be a candidate in Tanzhou and then find an official position. Luzhou is a border town, and there has always been no such thing.

For the imperial examination, the scholars here all go to neighboring Tanzhou to take the examination.

"Thank you, General Sima!" Qu Lu bowed to the ground.

"This money is just a small thing from me. Don't refuse it. Take it. Take it! Slow down the situation at home and let parents, wives and children live a comfortable life for a few days. We are all men. If we let

My wife is poor, so where can I put this face at home?" Sima Rui said with a smile.

Qu Lu was the first to pick up the gold on the plate and said, "The general is so considerate, so I won't be polite. Thank you so much, general!" He stuffed the gold into his arms.

Ding Jian and Wang Zhuang followed closely to put away the gold and bowed to express their thanks. Yao Meng hesitated for a moment and finally put it away. Seeing the four generals putting away the gold, Sima Rui's smile became even brighter.

The four of them said goodbye and left. One person came out from the back hall, but Wu Siyuan looked at Sima Rui and said with a smile: "General Sima has good tricks. It is hard to refuse people like this to win people's hearts."

Sima Rui said with a smile: "This is why Feng Congyi, Wang Min and others only strictly enforce military discipline, but they forget that if they want the horses to run, they must be fed. These four people are the actual generals in charge of the first battalion.

, the four of them voted for me, and Wang Min is nothing more than an empty frame, let him just sit back and enjoy his salary at home to support himself in his old age!"

Wu Siyuan burst out laughing, "That's exactly the reason."

Three days later, a soldier rushed into Wang Min's home.

"General Wang, everything has been checked!"

"explain!"

"More than ten days ago, dozens of carriages indeed entered the Second Battalion's station. I had a fellow in the Second Battalion. I gave him a few taels of silver and asked him to find a way to find out what they were. Today,

He wrote back."

"What is it?" Wang Min asked nervously.

There was a look of fear on the soldier's face, "General Wang, there are ordnance, knives, spears, and the most terrifying thing is crossbows. Not only are there hand crossbows, but also bed crossbows. In addition to these, there are also carts and carts of fine iron."

Veins popped up on Wang Min's face, and he punched the table next to him. "You bastard, they are so brave. They even dare to sell these things. They will be beheaded."

"General Wang, this matter is no small matter. Hiding things in the second battalion's station is not something ordinary people can do." The soldier said worriedly.

Wang Min said gloomily: "I know who did it. Let's go to the military camp. I want to kill him in one pot. I want to see what someone has to say in front of mountains of ironclad evidence. Even if he is a child of a noble family, backstage

It’s extremely hard, I will make it impossible for him to turn over this time.”
Chapter completed!