Chapter 100: Bath Scrubbing Techniques: Cut the cucumber into slices and apply on the face.

In recent days, from the county town to the countryside in Shierbao, the poor people all know that the job recruitment sign at Caishikou is a treasure.

"I'm not exaggerating, but it's not a festival, can you eat pork ribs stewed with beans?"

"The beans were stewed till soft and the spareribs were so tender that they ooze out juices when you bite into them. It was full of meaty aroma. Just this small spoonful of the dish was enough to overwhelm me!"

"And the carrot and mutton soup..."

The temporary workers were smacking their lips and lining up in front of the recruitment sign before dawn.

The work was tiring, but they were farmers with plenty of energy.

Especially after finishing work every day, everyone feels extremely happy when listening to the crisp sound of copper coins colliding in their hands.

"It's just hard labor. If you make the master angry in the future, we will whip you sooner or later." Someone who was kicked out of the team for being lazy said sourly.

"Huh, you're jealous, aren't you?" the old man in the tattered felt hat puffed out his chest. "The master is teaching us skills, so we can still make money when the snow comes in winter."

The jealous people were speechless.

I heard that this skill is the same as scrubbing, but it is only used to entertain guests.

Everyone knows how to scrub a person’s body! What’s there to learn?

Isn't it just wrapping your hands with a cloth and rubbing off the thin layer of dirt on your body?

Although those who are secretly jealous do not admit defeat, they are actually scared in their hearts.

It turns out that the people in the North are poor, and taking a hot bath at home requires a lot of firewood. The wealthy families living in towns don't care, but the villagers are still reluctant to spend money.

Naturally, I don’t have enough experience in scrubbing baths.

Therefore, when Guizhier assigned Liu Qianjin to teach the temporary workers, everyone, regardless of gender, listened attentively.

"First, please lie down on the leather couch."

"Then cleanse the front, back, left and right sides."

"Each part of the face has its own key points, and the scrubbing techniques are varied, along with acupressure, to achieve a relaxing experience for both the body and mind."

The temporary workers took notes seriously and nodded frequently.

Look, noble people are different. They even rub all four sides of their body when they take a bath.

Liu Qianjin has been singing operas and practicing sword-fighting and female roles since she was young, and she has some basic boyhood skills. When Gui Zhier teaches her the anatomy positions and massage techniques, she understands them immediately.

As for Yinling, who is good at making perfume, she is responsible for preparing bath products.

"After scrubbing with milk to remove any traces of dirt, sprinkle plum blossom petals into the fragrant water." The sound of a silver bell rang clear. "Cut the cucumber into slices and apply to the face."

She stretched out her scallion-white fingers and ran them over the above items one by one.

This is a little difficult to understand for temporary workers.

Not to mention that milk is a precious and nourishing drink, it was actually used for bathing. Cucumbers, if it weren't for the clay greenhouses they could be grown in, would be a rare commodity in winter.

Isn't this a waste of food?

Without waiting for anyone to question her, Yin Ling gently opened her red lips.

"This set of techniques costs a total of ten taels of silver. I need to let you know."

How much? Ten taels of silver!

The temporary workers' eyes were wide open and their mouths were stretched uncontrollably, so wide that a goose egg could almost fit in them.

His simple face was full of astonishment and his eyes were full of disbelief.

Especially when they heard Yinling say that they could get a certain commission for each distinguished guest they served, everyone became even more excited.

"This is not a distinguished guest, this is the God of Wealth!" The old lady rubbed her calloused hands, her heart burning with joy.

As long as the money arrives quickly and people don't delay, the Great Wall can be built in one day.

At this time, the frost has passed, and the north has already shown the early winter scene of cold wind and falling leaves, and the ski resorts and bathing beaches have all been settled.

Gui Zhier and others selected honest and hardworking temporary workers and turned them into regular employees.

Everyone is trained in etiquette and rules, and wears the same uniform attire, so they can take up their posts immediately.

In contrast to the prosperous and peaceful atmosphere of the Twelve Forts, the front lines were constantly raging with beacons, and the earth was shaking under the heavy footsteps of countless soldiers.

The air was filled with a tense and murderous atmosphere.

"Rustle." The military flag embroidered with the dire wolf totem fluttered violently in the strong wind.

Desert eagle owls circled in the sky.

Its face was light brown with fine brown spots, and it spread its wings, overlooking the two armies.

Northern camp.

The curtain was suddenly lifted up, and a figure rushed in with a gust of cold wind.

"General, the enemy has received the sixth imperial edict. The false emperor has ordered the commander to immediately mobilize the army to suppress the rebels. No delay is allowed!"

The spy was covered in frost and snow, his hair was disheveled, and he knelt on one knee, his voice trembling slightly with anxiety.

"I understand." Luan Shuangbai waved his hand.

In the eyes of the Hangzhou court, the northern border defense army was nothing more than a ragtag group of ragtag troops. Food and fodder supplies were insufficient, and delayed pay was the norm.

Most soldiers were worried when winter came, and could only rely on their rusty spears to barely resist nomadic robbers.

Such an army dares to declare war on the imperial court. They are simply overestimating their own capabilities!

Little do people know that one should look at others with new eyes after three days of absence.

The Northern Frontier Army was now in uniform formation, their swords and spears like a forest. The front-line heavy infantry, clad in heavy armor and holding solid iron shields, pointed their sharp spears directly at the enemy's heart.

The cavalrymen in the back row drew their bows like a full moon, and their tall war horses were all fat and strong.

"The king's orders are hard to disobey. Commander Jiang will certainly not dare to delay any longer." The deputy general frowned, "I'm afraid war is really about to begin."

The new commander dispatched 30,000 imperial guards and stationed troops in the Donglu area. The number of combat troops was more than double that of the Northern Border Army.

Strength should not be underestimated.

"Everyone, the border troops are more than enough to defeat the imperial guards!"

Luan Shuangbai was dressed in armor, standing tall and straight, his eyes scanning the adjutants sitting around him.

The serious atmosphere in the tent suddenly became much more lively.

"General, you are absolutely right!" The deputy generals laughed.

"Those good-for-nothings, living a life of luxury, how can they compare to us, the border troops who fought on the edge of a knife and crawled out from among the dead bodies of the Danu bandits?"

"Yes, if we really want to compete, they are no match at all!"

The burly soldier patted his chest with a voice like a bell. It was the captain of the army who had fought with Luan Shuangbai in turns.

Although General Luan is young, he is skilled in martial arts and his command ability should not be underestimated.

He was convinced from the bottom of his heart.

Then the generals and soldiers discussed the battle strategy one after another.

Luan Shuangbai listened carefully, and at the same time, he kept deducing the battlefield situation in his mind.

His face was serious, his hands were placed firmly on his knees, his five fingers were slightly clenched, without any shaking, as firm as a rock.

Finally, he stood up and slammed his fist on the table.

There was a loud "bang" sound.

"According to this, all camps must strictly adhere to military orders and cooperate with each other." Luan Shuangbai made the final decision. "The more the Imperial Guards fear the severe cold in the north and dare not attack fiercely, the more we must hold our ground."

From ancient times to the present, launching an expedition to the north has been as difficult as climbing to the sky.

Firstly, the journey is long and it is inconvenient to supply food and fodder.

Secondly, when the Southern Army marched north, they had to attack mountains and plateaus, which increased the difficulty of marching and fighting.

Thirdly, facing the cold climate, it is very easy to suffer from acclimatization, which reduces the combat effectiveness of the soldiers.

"By the cold winter, the imperial army will have no choice but to return home." Luan Shuangbai said calmly.

In his opinion, Zhenbei needs to recuperate since it has just been established.

When dealing with the Qiyanwushi tribe, we must be ruthless and cruel, and give them a taste of their own medicine.

But facing the soldiers of Daliang, we are of the same origin, and the best solution is to defeat them without fighting.

War does not mean the love of killing, but a way to achieve peace.

"We will follow the general's orders!" The deputy generals stood up in unison and responded loudly.

"Bang, bang, bang."

Three dull gong sounds came from the kitchen, penetrating through layers of tents and reaching the ears of every soldier.

Luan Shuangbai exchanged a glance with his lieutenants, a sharp gleam in his eyes.

In tacit understanding, they lifted the tent curtain and walked out, leaning forward, swinging their arms vigorously, and taking every step very big, as if they were racing silently.

It’s time for dinner!