Not long after Yingyi returned home, Zheng Wu arrived.

In the afternoon, Zheng Wu walked around with Yingyi and handed over military affairs.

There are five full 100 households in the county, with a total of 560 people, one is not many, and one is not many. Among them, there are four people in 100 households and one vacancy. Yingyi is still a hundred households. Although he supervised the establishment of these five hundred households, Zheng Yunzhi was not qualified to grant the position of one thousand households.

Even if it is the position of a hundred households, it is probably expedient.

The military system of the local guard in the Ming Dynasty was from low to high, with small flags, general flags, hundreds of households, thousands of households, guard commanders, and all commanders. It is self-contained and distinct from the local civil servants. The promotion of military ranks is not something that a county order can say.

Yingyi's position of a hundred households is very empty. It's just that the local army in the Central Plains has long been wiped out, and as a county order to guard the place, Zheng Yunzhi is an expedient measure.

The Tao in this, Zheng Wu told him very clearly along the way. There is only one position of 100 households, Zheng Yunzhi can be granted, and there is even a way to turn the virtual into real and become a real 100 households. But with the position of Qianhu, Zheng Yunzhi can't do anything. Among them, about the military system of the Daming Guard, Zheng Wu also told Yingyi.

Yingyi herself doesn't know about this.

Of course, for the military position, Ying Yi didn't care. He never thought of being an official and a general, and working for the Ming Dynasty. Jung Yun-ji is an expedient measure, and he is also a stopgap measure.

The establishment of 500 households, including Yingyi, is only 400 households. It's not that Zheng Yunzhi doesn't want to appoint the last one, it's true that no one is available.

Although the cultural requirements for being an officer are not high, the most basic literacy and reading are always required. Ye County was not illiterate before, but either his limbs were not diligent and he was extremely weak, or he was unwilling to join the army. And the latter is even more so.

This is to criticize the household registration system of the Ming Dynasty.

The army of the guard must be a military household, and if you are a military household, you cannot take the imperial examination. This is absolutely unacceptable to readers.

Of course, in Yingyi's view, this is not fundamental. The fundamental reason is that the official position of the hundred household officials is too low. If it can be granted to thousands of households or even commanders, those who read books will probably rush to do it. In essence, the benefits are still insufficient.

Therefore, there are 500 households, but there are only 400 officials, and there is a vacancy. These four hundred household officials, in addition to Yingyi, there are two of them, all of whom are the sons of Zheng Yunzhi's family. It can be seen that Zheng Yunzhi is indeed unavailable.

The people of Ye County have all been relocated, and the powerful families have also fled. Who wants to stay on the edge of hell and die? Once the flames of war are ignited, the consequences can be imagined. Ordinary people have nowhere to go, so Zheng Yunzhi arranges. But most of the people who read books are selective.

said that Li Xiucai, who took Sun Xiucai and Yingyi to see Zheng Yunzhi before, had just left. Don't look like it's just a showman, but there are several carriages and horses. Sun Xiucai can't be compared, people are the showmen of the county, and Sun Xiucai is the showman in the mountains.

Standing at the head of the city, Zheng Wu said to Ying Yi: "Li Xiucai is probably the last." Even the West Mountain Residence is closed. ”

Ying Yi was silent.

Looking around at the top of the city, I felt that it was gray, and the vast land was full of vicissitudes and decadence, which made people depressed. A huge county town, empty like a ghost, wind and rain are coming, and black clouds are pressing the city.

Zheng Wu patted Yingyi's shoulder and said in a low voice, "I hope I can see the sun tomorrow." ”

With that, he turned and left.

"Remember to go to the county government to see the lord later. ”

Ying Yi stood for a while, and the three hundred households and the ten chief flag officers were all by his side. Seeing that the sun was about to go down, he turned around and said, "Now all the brothers also recognize me, and the situation in Ye County, the brothers know better than me." For the time being, it will continue to patrol as before. ”

"Yes. ”

A cadre of officers responded in unison.

Yingyi nodded: "I'm going to see the county lord, everyone cheer up and be careful." ”

Ying Yi led the troops and horses, if it was placed yesterday, there would definitely be people who raised objections. But not today. killed the thief last night, and Yingyi's bravery has already spread throughout the army. There is such a strong man as everyone's head, in this troubled world, it is impossible to ask for it.

For the big bosses, their only hope is probably to follow the same leader. With a powerful general, not to mention any future, at least the psychological sense of security is much stronger.

Before dark, Ying Yi came to the county office and met Zheng Xianzun in the study.

"Sit. ”

Jung Yunzhi waved his hand.

Yingyi sat down and stood tall.

Zheng Yunzhi said outside: "Uncle Huai, no one is allowed within a hundred steps." ”

"Yes, sir. Uncle Huai's voice came from outside the door.

After a while, Zheng Yunzhi spoke, and his expression was solemn: "Ying Baihu is very human, this county called you, you should have a guess." ”

Yingyi nodded: "Is the county respect for military salaries?"

Zheng Yunzhi smiled: "Exactly." ”

He values Yingyi, in addition to Yingyi's invincibility, more importantly, Yingyi doesn't look like an unreadable person. Methodical speech, neither humble nor arrogant, these are excellent qualities. If he was just a reckless man who only knew how to fight and kill, Zheng Yunzhi would not be able to look at it.

"The matter of military pay is very important. The thieves poisoned Henan, and the previous thief failed, and this time there is no room for loss. Otherwise, it will be out of control. Therefore, this batch of military salaries must be foolproof. It's just that now that the news has leaked, I have to make some preparations for fear of a mistake. ”

Listening to Zheng Yunzhi's words, Ying Yi nodded and said, "The county has something to do, just give orders." ”

Zheng Yunzhi smiled, but showed a hint of melancholy: "After I entered the department, I worked in the capital for a year. Last year, despite the dissuasion of his friends, he insisted on coming here as an official, and he wanted to do something, but he didn't expect the thieves to come rampantly. The poison of thieves, the most in the world, the people are panicked, the people are displaced, I am still in office, and there is no one available in my hands, I am really helpless. I'm glad I met you now, and I'm so relieved. ”

After he sighed, he said: "The military salary is coming, the news is leaking, and I am afraid that the thieves will intercept and kill them." And there was no news of the people sent to Xiangyang the day before yesterday, and Huguang Zuo Liangyu couldn't count on it for the time being. I want you to lead some men to support, what do you think?"

Ying Yi's heart is indeed so.

If Zuo Liangyu's army arrived first, there would naturally be no need for this. But now there is no news from Xiangyang, just in case, Zheng Yunzhi can only start from his own side. Ye County only has less than 600 soldiers and horses, which shows that he must be embarrassed in his heart.

Ying Yihong said: "The county is relieved." ”

As he spoke, a trace of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes, and he gritted his teeth and said, "If there are thieves intercepting and killing, I can't wait for it." Just kill a few out of gas. ”

When Zheng Yunzhi heard this, she couldn't help laughing, but she instructed: "The military salary here is important, and you must not lose a big one because of a small one." There is a chance to kill a thief. ”

Hearing this, Ying Yi nodded reluctantly.