Chapter 558 560. Retired Sgt.
Gu Wenheng patted Jin Qianqian's head and said, "I just finished making a complaint, and now I'm the first one to feel distressed."
Jin Qianqian, "This is natural. I hope you will treat him leniently considering his young age."
"Then I will help you redress your grievances. Shouldn't I give you some benefits now?"
"Sir, don't forget that you are a great judge. How can you accept bribes?"
Gu Wenheng hooked her chin and said, "I regard money as dirt, but there is one thing that one loves most in life. I hope you can help me..."
Jin Qianqian, "..."
As for whether the judge accepted bribes, it all depends on your imagination!
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The prisoners in the jail would naturally like to go out for some fresh air and have a good meal, so they would be willing to do so.
What's more, they have been imprisoned for so long, and doing something can help them stretch their muscles and maybe even survive a little longer. In fact, they work harder than the civilians who come to serve.
"You really know how to use people well," Zhou Shixiong couldn't help but praise him when he saw it.
At this moment, Gu Wenheng was staring at him intently.
Zhou Shixiong had a bad feeling in his heart and was wondering whether he should leave first, but Gu Wenheng put on a smiling face and said in a flattering tone.
"Brother Zhou, the soldiers in the barracks should be much more relaxed now."
"It's much quieter than in previous years," Zhou Shixiong thought to himself. How could it not be quiet? Those people who came here to cause trouble in previous years are now working hard in the fields. It's really a changing world!
Gu Wenheng, "What do these soldiers do on weekdays? Do they train all day long?"
Zhou Shixiong was on guard. He knew this brother Gu better than anyone else, and he would not bring up this topic without reason.
"Of course. Raising an army for a thousand days is not just for fun."
Gu Wenheng's smile was even more earnest at this time, "Practicing in the barracks all day can indeed improve the combat effectiveness of the soldiers.
But when they finish their military service and it’s time to return home, with the little money they get from retirement, it’s estimated that they won’t even have enough to support their entire family!”
Zhou Shixiong stroked his chin and looked at him, "Don't talk to me so much, just say whatever you want to say. The more you beat around the bush, the more unsure I feel.
We are all brothers, you won't betray me, your brother!"
Since he had been tricked by this kid anyway, Zhou Shixiong thought it would be better to just get it over with.
Gu Wenheng smiled and said, "The one who knows me best is Brother Zhou.
Look at how many things I have on my hands now, and I can't finish them all in a short time.
Now, as you can see, I have everything I need except people.”
Zhou Shixiong immediately shook his head, "That's simply impossible. Soldiers have their duties. How can they come here to help you clear the way and farm?"
Gu Wenheng, "Since ancient times, the military and the people have been one family. Brother Zhou cannot deny that most of these soldiers and generals come from ordinary people's families. Now, if we give them more opportunities to interact with each other, won't it be beneficial for them to return to their hometowns in the future?"
Zhou Shixiong, "That does make sense, but even if these soldiers return home later, they are returning to their hometowns, so naturally everything will be easy to talk about."
"I won't let them work for nothing. I'll pay them as wages."
"This is even more inappropriate. The soldiers already have monthly wages. How can they give up training to do farm work?"
At this moment, Gu Wenheng naturally put his eloquence to use, constantly brainwashing people by explaining the various benefits of the military and civilians being one family. In the end, Zhou Shixiong was even tempted.
However, reason still made him shake his head and refuse, "I am just a garrison commander, a soldier in the army, I can only lead them to march and fight, I cannot interfere in local affairs.
Besides, do you think the person in the upper echelons would be willing for a garrison commander to still have the support of the people?"
Gu Wenheng cursed in his heart, this evil monarchy, if he really followed his own ideas, it might really bring disaster to Zhou Shixiong.
"It's all my fault for not thinking it through. Brother Zhou, just pretend you didn't hear me mention it." Gu Wenheng looked a little lonely. It seemed that he would have to take that person into consideration when thinking about things in the future.
This was also a wake-up call for him. He had to adapt better and integrate into this world faster.
Zhou Shixiong still felt a little reluctant, "It's not that there is no solution, but Brother Gu needs to wait a little longer."
Gu Wenheng didn't want to embarrass the other party anymore, "I was mistaken before, I hope Brother Zhou can understand.
From now on, I will not mention this matter again."
Zhou Shixiong, "You have such a bad temper... just listen to what I have to say."
Gu Wenheng, "Brother Zhou, please speak."
“You naturally cannot make plans against the soldiers in the barracks.
But in the spring, some soldiers will retire and return home. If you are willing to spend the money, you can hire them."
"Are you serious?" Gu Wenheng had already started to calculate quickly in his mind. You know, what is stopping him from taking drastic measures now is not other reasons, but manpower.
Although hiring these soldiers may cost more money, it is much better than having no one available.
With careful planning, it is possible to squeeze out this money.
"If this hadn't happened, I wouldn't have mentioned it to you.
When they retire, they will naturally no longer be under the jurisdiction of this general.
But there is only one thing you have to remember, even if you are a local official, you cannot have a large number of people under your command for a long time."
Zhou Shixiong knew that with Gu Di's wife's means of making money, she could support so many people, but that would be too conspicuous.
Brother Gu comes from a poor family, and I'm afraid no one has reminded him of the taboos here, so naturally I have to point it out to him.
Gu Wenheng understood immediately and said with gratitude, "Thank you, Brother Zhou, for reminding us. Even if we hire these soldiers, the money will only come from the government's public account. My wife and I will definitely not get involved in any of it."
Seeing that he understood, Zhou Shixiong patted his shoulder and said, "It is a blessing for the people of Lucheng to have Brother Gu."
Gu Wenheng, "Brother Zhou, you are too kind. I am also doing my part. Whether their life is good or bad depends on their own diligence."
Zhou Shixiong followed Gu Wenheng around, and when he was about to go back, he reminded him, "But you have to keep an eye on these prisoners. Although they are in shackles, they might become malicious if they are kept in chains for too long."
Gu Wenheng, "Thank you, Brother Zhou, for your reminder. After these two days, the prisoners from the county offices will come here. We will let them take turns to come here, so that they won't come to commit crimes after they are familiar with the terrain."
He appreciated Zhou Shixiong's kindness. At this moment, he also expressed his plan, "I have been paying attention to who performs best these days. I will give him a reduced sentence when the time comes. If it is a death row prisoner, I will give him some benefits. I believe they will make a choice in their hearts."
Zhou Shixiong, "Brother Gu, it's good that you have a plan in mind. There are still miscellaneous matters in the army, so I won't bother you here any more."
(End of this chapter)
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