Chapter 182 What does the general refer to?
Xiao Ning couldn't help but slapped Xu Chong on the back of the head.
"If you have nothing to do, find something to do instead of talking nonsense here."
Is it appropriate to talk about her personal preferences in public?
Besides, she doesn't really like men now...
And he even slandered the woman's reputation!
Xiao Ning didn't hold back his strength when he slapped Xu Chong, who staggered forward two steps. He covered the back of his head and turned to glare at Xiao Ning.
"General, why did you hit me again?"
"Because you deserve a beating." Xiao Ning said, "Do you remember what I taught you?"
Xu Chong: "...What do you mean, General?"
Xiao Ning: "Treat women..."
Xu Chong subconsciously replied: "You must respect it."
After he finished speaking, he realized where his problem lay. He raised his head, glanced at Xiao Ning shyly, turned around, clasped his fists towards the woman, and bowed respectfully: "I'm sorry, young lady, I'm too outspoken. You can do whatever you want with me."
The woman didn't expect that Xiao Ning scolded the soldier because he disrespected her.
She waved her hand a little flattered.
"It's okay, I didn't take it seriously..."
She really didn't take it seriously.
She is not an unmarried girl, and is not enough to be hurt by such a sentence.
that is……
She looked at the handsome and righteous young general in front of her, and couldn't help wondering, is it possible that such a man is so fond of men?
Yunzhou City is not like Shengjing City. There is not even a men's brothel here, so ordinary people naturally cannot accept such things.
Other people on the street also heard it, but everyone thought that this was Xu Chong's action to help Xiao Ning avoid romantic opportunities, and they never thought that she really liked men.
After all, General Xiao is young, handsome, and of noble status, so it is normal for women to want to get close to him.
It’s just that General Xiao respects women so much.
He actually asked the commander to apologize to the woman.
Seeing that the woman didn't seem to mind what Xu Chong had just said, Xiao Ning didn't punish him severely. He only warned her, "This is the first time. If you dare to do it again, I will never let you off!"
Xu Chong responded quickly.
He never dared to do it again, not because he was afraid of being punished, but because he was afraid of really making the young lady sad and unhappy.
Xiao Ning told them many stories.
Those stories unconsciously influenced their thinking.
In fact, they never think that women are inferior. After all, they also have mothers and sisters at home. It’s just that they have been influenced by the surrounding environment and the behavior of their parents since childhood and have been unconsciously assimilated.
Fortunately, we are still young, have our own thoughts, and can accept new ideas.
"Neighbors, please tell me if anyone has garlic. We'd like to buy it at the market price."
Xiao Ning asked the people on the roadside.
Someone said, "I still have over a hundred pounds of garlic in my shop. Just point out the location and I'll deliver it to you!"
Xiao Ning said, "You don't have to send me off. I'll have someone harness the cart and I'll just follow you and pull it."
"How much is garlic in Yunzhou City? Please give me a price so I can have the clerk pay the bill."
"No, no, General, you recaptured Yunzhou City and are a hero to us. I won't accept your money!"
"That won't work!"
This time, before Xiao Ning could speak, Xu Chong spoke first.
"You are clearly trying to undermine the discipline of our Xiao family army!"
Xiao Ning patted him and said, "Show some respect. Why are you talking so loudly?"
Then he turned around and said to the old man, "Thank you for your kindness, uncle, but the military law has been established and there is no mercy."
The old man's eyes became moist when he heard this.
It seems that in the past, the emperor was far away and the officials were able to oppress and exploit the people.
Look at the Xiao family army sent by the court to quell the rebellion this time. They are unwilling to take advantage of the people at all.
He quoted a price.
Obviously low.
Xiao Ning was not a lazy and illiterate young man, so he frowned when he heard this and turned to ask the woman next to him.
"Madam, can you tell me the real price of garlic in Yunzhou City?"
Seeing her serious look, the woman told the truth.
The old man said, "I'm only quoting the purchase price, not teasing you."
Xiao Ning smiled and said, "I know you mean well, I don't blame you."
He turned around and said to Xu Chong, "Go, hitch a cart and follow uncle to pull garlic."
He raised his chin towards Li Yuan again, and Li Yuan nodded with a smile, then turned around and arranged for someone to find the clerk to withdraw the money.
Xiao Ning looked at the neighbors around him and said, "Whoever has garlic, we will buy it. The demand is quite high, and I hope everyone can help."
After saying that, he clasped his fists towards everyone.
Everyone looked at each other.
Isn’t garlic a flavor enhancer for meals?
Even if there are many people in the military camp, a few hundred kilograms should be enough to feed them for a while.
Is the Xiao family army so harsh...
Then their breath would probably smell like garlic all day long...
The woman had received Xiao Ning's kindness, so she was the first to speak up. "I still have a few pounds of garlic in the cellar at home..."
Xiao Ning nodded, worried that the commotion would affect the wounded soldiers' recovery, so he said, "Madam, please go directly to the government office gate to deliver the garlic. I will arrange for someone to wait there to weigh and collect the garlic."
The others also said that they had several kilograms or even dozens of kilograms of food at home, and they would send them to the government office later.
The Xiao family army was the hero of this battle, having recaptured Yunzhou City and treated them kindly. It's okay to be harsh, everyone has to have some hobbies...
Their military discipline is so strict that perhaps they can only release themselves by eating garlic.
It's pretty good and doesn't affect anyone else. It's just that it's a bit irritating when you talk.
Next time when you greet them on the road, just keep your distance.
Xiao Ning clasped his fists and thanked everyone, "Thank you very much, everyone. After you go back, please inform the neighbors who didn't go out on the street."
"no problem!"
Someone answered.
The people went home to get garlic.
Xiao Ning walked towards the government office. Shen Zhiyi quickly took two steps to catch up with her and asked, "What do you want so much garlic for?"
Xiao Ning tilted his head to glance at him and said, "It's useful."
Shen Zhiyi: “…”
Seeing that Xiao Ning didn’t want to talk to him at all, Shen Zhiyi pursed her lips and said nothing more.
Anyway, there are so many of them, and their uses cannot be hidden.
Li Yuan is now more and more thorough in his work. When he sent people to clean the streets, he also did not forget to send people to clean out the government office.
After all, they have to stay here for a while before the court sends people to take over.
The government office would serve as a place for the generals to live and rest.
When Xiao Ning arrived at the gate of the government office, soldiers were carrying water to wash the door lintel.
She glanced at Li Yuan and smiled, "You're becoming more thoughtful now."
Li Yuan smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment, General!"
After saying this, without waiting for Xiao Ning's orders, he signaled the soldiers to find tables, chairs, scales and other necessary items and place them in front of the government office.
Soon, people began to come one after another, carrying baskets and baskets on their backs to deliver garlic.
The military accountant sat nearby. After the garlic was weighed, he wrote down the civilian's name, the weight of the garlic, and the amount of money paid.
Seeing that everything was going smoothly, Xiao Ning called the soldiers over and instructed them, "Once the cart is full, send it to the wounded camp and hand it over to the military doctor."
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