After handing over Gugele to Chi Hu, Xu Xingxia went to meet with his father. He could see the deep concern on his father's face. Xu Fuqing can walk on the ground without crutches, and such a change makes Xu Xingxia feel very happy. It seems that with the passage of time, his father's injuries should be able to heal. Perhaps, by this time next year, Xu Fuqing will be exactly the same as a normal person.

Compared with Xu Xingxia, Xu Fuqing is much happier. Because Xu Xingxia went to do things secretly this time, he didn't even tell his father, so Xu Fuqing was very worried. In case there are too many Tartars, the white-clothed army does not know if they can withstand it. Now, seeing that his son came back safe and sound, Xu Fuqing is also relieved. It's just that fathers have always been relatively deep, and even if they are very concerned, they won't show it.

All the hundreds of households in the stewardship committee also seemed quite worried. When the white-clothed army left, they didn't know either. They are not allowed to inquire openly. The commander of the guard, Deng Rubai, was still sitting in the teahouse, waiting for a day and a night. It made them all feel very depressed. If the situation ahead is not good, no one knows what the consequences will be. Fortunately, Xu Xingxia and the white-clothed army came back safe and sound.

Xu Xingxia said to Chen Denglong: "Uncle Chen, convene all the hundred households of the stewardship committee and prepare for a meeting. I have something big to announce. ”

Chen Denglong agreed and hurriedly went.

Xu Xingxia and his entourage returned to the barracks, and all the hundreds of households in the stewardship were already waiting in the conference room. Xu Xingxia entered the conference room, sat down in his place, and said straight to the point: "There are some things that I haven't told you before because of the need for confidentiality. Now it's time to report. I led the white-clothed army out, mainly from the hands of the Tartars, to exchange Li Yunrui and Li Canran back. God willing, this trip was not in vain, the person has been safely replaced, and he also earned 100,000 taels of silver. ”

Everyone here no longer felt shocked. They didn't know much about it in the first place, and they couldn't be shocked if they wanted to. Xu Xingxia dispatched to make a substitution, so there must be no problem. With his ability, the Tartar wants not to hand over people, it is impossible. As for earning 100,000 taels of silver, everyone has no clue. For Xu Xingxia, making money does not seem to be a particularly difficult thing to do. The white-clothed army seems to be basically not short of money.

After pondering for a moment, Xu Xingxia said again: "In addition, I also captured Gugele. ”

"Huh?"

"What?"

"Gugrad captured?"

The hundreds of households in the stewardship finally couldn't sit still.

Just now, they didn't see Gugrad's figure, and Xu Xingxia's words really shocked them. For Gugrad, of course, they will not be strangers. The Tartars of the Hellerkin tribe often went south to plunder, and Fort Weytown was always their first stop, so they had heard of the high-ranking Khyllegin tribe Tartars. This Gugrad is even more powerful than Sobud, Paro Pavilion and others who went south before. He is the number two man of the Kellergin tribe. I really didn't expect that even he became a prisoner of the white-clothed army.

I really don't know how the tartar was planted in Xu Xingxia's hands this time. The white-clothed army under Xu Xingxia is full of battles, that is, hundreds of people! Could it be that the number of Tartars dispatched is less than that of the white-clothed army? Almost unlikely. Every time there is a substitution, the Tartars will make some means, and it is never an exception. They often set up ambushes. I guess this time is the same. However, Gugrad was still captured.

It is important to know that it is much more difficult to capture a Tartar leader than to kill a Tartar. The biggest skill of the Tartar is that it is extremely mobile, and it can run if it can't be beaten. With the speed of their horses, it was not easy for the Ming army to catch up with them. It is unbelievable that Gugele was captured by the Ming army. Apart from admiring the strong combat effectiveness of the white-clothed army, they really couldn't think of any other explanation.

Xu Xingxia nodded and said, "Yes, he has been captured alive by us." Most of the 2,500 Tartars he brought with him were also annihilated by us. So, you can discuss what we can do from him. ”

Liu Guangliang said without thinking: "Exchange for another 100,000 taels of silver!" ”

Lin Hainiu also said: "Yes! Another 100,000 taels of silver! Don't believe in the Tartars, don't give! ”

The others were in favor of exchanging silver taels. Every time the Tartars robbed an important person of the Han people, they were trying to extort money, and under the habitual thinking of surnames, the military households of Weizhenbao naturally reacted in this way. In the identity of Gugeler, there must be no problem in exchanging 100,000 taels of silver. If you do it well, you can even extort more.

Xu Xingxia shook his head and said, "I told Gugeler, I don't want money." ”

The hundreds of households in the stewardship were stunned. Don't want money? What does that mean? Don't want anything, just send Gugrad back? Show the benevolence and righteousness of the white-clothed army? Show the great power demeanor of the Ming Dynasty? Or, Xu Xingxia had no intention of exchanging Gugele for money at all, and wanted to chop him up directly? With Xu Xingxia's surname, it is estimated that the latter is a little more. He brought back so many Tartar heads this time, and he didn't care about adding another weighty one.

However, the latter relieves hatred, but the benefits are not great! Chopping Gugler with a knife, it looks clean and refreshing, but it actually does Helekin a great favor. The military households present all knew that within the Helkin tribe, they were not too united. The relationship between Hellerkin and Gugler is actually not good, and the two often fight openly and secretly. They are all a little suspicious, even the things they know, it is impossible for Xu Xingxia not to know!

If Xu Xingxia chops Gugrad with one sword, it will only be good for Hellerkin, not harmful. The people of Gugrad, under extraordinary circumstances, will definitely take refuge under the command of Khellergin. In this way, the cohesion of the Hellerkin tribe has been strengthened. On the contrary, if Gugler is used to extort a large sum of money and let him go back to continue the fight with Helekgin, Helekin will definitely not have a good time. What accidents will happen in the future, no one knows.

Xu Xingxia knocked lightly on the table and said eloquently: "Don't get me wrong, I won't kill Gugele with one sword, and I won't put him back for free." I want him to return all the Han slaves we have captured. ”

Deng Linyong said suspiciously: "That...... How many people are there? ”

Xu Xingxia said casually: "It is estimated that there are twenty or thirty thousand!" ”

"Huh?"

"Twenty or thirty thousand?"

"Why are there so many?"

Everyone present couldn't help but gasp.

In the Helgen tribe, there are so many Han slaves? It's just horrible! When did the Tartars have taken so many military households from Ningxia Town? However, this question is no longer important. Importantly, these slaves will all be released. If all the 20,000 or 30,000 slaves are released, it will definitely be a big deal!

Isn't it the population that Zhenshuo Fort lacks the most? Xu Xingxia even thought about paying for human trafficking. However, even if you pay for human trafficking, it will take a long time to enrich the population of Zhenshuo Fort as soon as possible. However, if 20,000 or 30,000 slaves are released back at one time, the population problem will basically be solved by half.

In addition, these slaves are basically young and strong. It's not young and strong, it's estimated that they were all killed by the Tartars. After they come back, they are definitely a new force in production and life! Trafficking in human beings from outside, one labor force, may have to carry two or three non-labor forces. Only these slaves, one of whom returned, were a pure labor force, without any other burden. As for whether they will reorganize their families after they come back, that will be a matter for later.

The most important thing is that these slaves were all rescued by Xu Xingxia, and their loyalty to Xu Xingxia is absolutely unquestionable. Their hatred of the Tartars is also absolutely unquestionable. For the incompetent high-level of the Ningxia Town Guard, and even the imperial court, their hatred is also undoubted. If it weren't for the incompetence of the imperial court, how could they be taken away by the Tartars and live a life that is inferior to pigs and dogs? Such a group of people, whether they participate in production and construction, or participate in the white-clothed army, or even as Xu Xingxia's personal team, are the best candidates!

Xu Xingxia said eloquently: "Twenty or thirty thousand slaves are only a part. In the future, more slaves should be freed and settled in Zhenshuo Fort. ”

Gao Zhengcheng, who was worried about the labor force, couldn't help but have his eyes lit up, and asked eagerly: "Lord Qianhu, how many slaves of our Han people are there in the Helkin tribe?" ”

Xu Xingxia said: "According to conservative estimates, there should be 50,000 or 60,000 people. ”

"Huh?"

"Fifty or sixty thousand?"

Those present gasped again.

The Helkin tribe actually plundered so many Han people!

Fifty or sixty thousand! This is definitely not a minority! The military households of the ten guards in Ningxia Town are estimated to be fifty or sixty thousand people! You must know that these slaves are all left after they have been eliminated from the old, weak, sick and disabled! God knows how many Han people were snatched away by the Tartars. And how many people, in the process of looting by the Tartars, died at the hands of the Tartars. This heavy blood debt, as long as you think about it, you feel shuddering.

Xu Xingxia said slowly: "I will find a way to rescue these fifty or sixty thousand Han slaves." Now, what you have to do is make a general plan and see how these people are arranged. After the slaves are freed, we need to get them to help us work as soon as possible. We need these people. To do this, we must prepare sufficient food and a sufficient number of modest shelters to settle them temporarily. ”

"In addition, after the long-term devastation of the Tartars, most of these slaves may have injuries on their bodies. Dong Langzhong alone will definitely not be busy, we have to invite a few more doctors to sit in the town and heal the slaves at any time. In addition, the matter of the farm should be discussed as soon as possible and a plan should be put into operation. When the slaves returned, they had to support themselves with their own hands. Even if it is not yet the season for planting, you must be paid for your labor. They are needed to renovate canals, level land, build houses, etc. ”

Gao Zhengcheng hesitated and said, "My lord, this needs funds......

Xu Xingxia nodded and said, "I will allocate all the 100,000 taels of silver to you." ”

Those present were again stunned.

God, Xu Xingxia is really welcome!

One hundred thousand taels of silver will be allocated in one go! What kind of spirit must this be!

Xu Xingxia didn't seem to have much concept of 100,000 taels of silver, his face didn't change at all, and he said lightly: "Where you need silver, you just ask." As long as it is justified, you can feel free to speak. I'll find a way to get the money. I will give you as much as you need. But there is one requirement, that the money be put to good use when it is in your hands. Don't even think about putting it in your pocket. ”

"My Xu Xingxia is nicknamed Xu Lao Mo, what can I do and what I will do, you all know very well. If you are caught by me, not only will you suffer, but your relatives will also be affected. You all have sons serving in the White Army, and you all have great futures, don't easily bury your future for a few small bucks. ”

Chen Denglong and the others hurriedly said solemnly: "Don't worry, my lord, we will never do such a stupid thing." With 100,000 taels of silver, we guarantee that not only the Zhenshuo Fort can be built quickly, but also the Black Mountain Battalion can be quickly put into use. ”

Xu Xingxia nodded and said slowly: "These production matters are bothered by everyone here. You can also start the repair work of the Montenegrin camp. The white-clothed army will stay at the far pass of the town, and the Tartars will not want to go south. After the repair of the Montenegrin camp is completed, we will start to repair the Zhenyuan Pass. There are many, many things to do in the future, and I hope that all of you here can do your best, unite and cooperate, and do these things well. ”

The biggest trouble in repairing the Black Mountain camp is actually the attack of the Tartars. If the Tartar cavalry went south from time to time, the repair speed of the Montenegrin battalion must have been very slow. But now it's different. Now, there are tank battalions and artillery battalions of the white-clothed army, blocking the position of the town far pass. Unless the Tartars can defeat the white-clothed army, they will not have a chance to go south for the time being. When the Zhenshuo Fort and the Black Mountain Camp are basically repaired, the work of repairing the Zhenyuan Pass can be put on the road again. As long as Zhenyuan Pass is repaired and some troops are sent to garrison, the white-clothed army can free up their hands.

After discussing some specific issues, Xu Xingxia announced the adjournment of the meeting. All the hundreds of households in the stewardship committee went in a hurry. As soon as the stewards left, Huang Fei came in and reported, "My lord, there is a businessman named Liu Zhiqiang who asks to see you. ”

Xu Xingxia was slightly surprised. Liu Zhiqiang, isn't this guy the boss of the Sunflower Garden Building in Ningxia City? How did he get to Fort Willytown? If you don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for anything, what is this guy for? He groaned, "Please let him in!" ”

(To be continued)