Chapter 66: Collecting Interest
I don’t know what Song Dekui said, but when he came back he actually brought an IOU from the garrison, on which the bright red seal of the garrison was clearly visible.
"Xiao Yun, bring the silver with you and follow me to the garrison. I need to pay you in person. It will be easier for you to collect the money after you recognize your face."
Song Dekui excitedly called Song Liyun over and showed her the IOU in his hand.
In such a big matter, he subconsciously left Song Zhenping aside. That kid was not as brave as Xiaoyun.
When they arrived at the guard post, Captain Luo was waiting alone in the hall. When he saw Song Dekui, he said with a sullen face, "Did you bring the silver?"
As a centurion, Loren felt extremely ashamed to have fallen to the point where he had to borrow money from common people. He wished he could wear a mask like the Third Young Master.
Song Liyun handed over the silver.
Captain Luo was a big and strong man, but also very careful. He checked the amount of silver and weighed the three gold beans.
Knowing that the fifty taels of silver were sufficient, his expression softened. "Song Dekui, I'm grateful for your help in helping the garrison. I'm not one to seek small profits. I'll write you an IOU today, and I'll return it as soon as the garrison's military pay arrives."
Song Dekui chuckled, "I want the IOU so I can explain it to my family. It's not that I don't trust the guards or you, sir. You're already giving me face by not blaming me, sir. How dare I criticize you?"
But this money is a private loan from me, so I hope you won't spread it to others.
When you pay back the silver later, let Liyun come to collect it. She is Xiaomin’s relative, so it’s the same if you give it to her.”
When Captain Luo heard Song Dekui say not to spread the news, he immediately felt very happy: this was what he wanted.
He squinted his eyes and looked at the debt collector, and suddenly something happened to him: this girl looked familiar, she was actually one of his military households.
Song Liyun stepped forward and saluted. "Liyun greets His Excellency. I have a suggestion, but I'm not sure if I should say it."
Captain Luo was in a good mood. Seeing Song Liyun being so polite, he didn't put on airs. He waved his hand and said impatiently, "We roughnecks speak bluntly. You're a military householder. You'll have many interactions with the garrison in the future. There's no need for such formalities. Just say what you want to say."
Seeing his generosity, Song Liyun stopped being reserved and smiled, "Although Uncle Kui's father is only the head of the village, he is also the most reasonable. He knows that the money raised by the garrison is for repairing the defense and protecting the country, so he will definitely support it.
The Suijin Guard has high expenses and many places to spend money. You don't have to rush to pay back the fifty taels in one lump sum. You can pay in installments.
The limit is ten years, and you only need to pay back 500 coins per month.
It's just that my family has just arrived in Suijin Town, and I hope the guards can provide more protection."
Song Dekui, who was standing next to him, widened his eyes and thought quickly in his mind: paying back half a tael of silver a month for ten years, that would be sixty taels of silver in total.
That's good. After paying back the fifty taels, Xiaoyun can get an extra ten taels of silver. But isn't ten years too long?
Captain Luo was stunned for a moment, then turned around and laughed. "This is a novel way to repay the money. I'll accept it. If you can provide more protection, then there's nothing to worry about."
You are a military household, so even if you don't borrow money, no one in this town can bully you.
Well, if anything really happens, just come to the guardhouse, they'll back you up."
The Zhenbei Army has been short of silver for a long time. Now they are eager to borrow silver and are not in a hurry to ask for it. How can Captain Luo refuse?
As for paying an extra ten taels of silver over ten years, he didn't care at all. It was hard to say whether he would still be here in a few years.
He was concerned about this military household and had to instruct his subordinates not to harass them.
Next, Captain Luo put his own seal on the IOU, and it became effective.
Everything was over. Song Dekui and Song Liyun left the garrison. As they reached the door of the barracks, they met someone.
Xue Zhuang, his head wrapped in a white cloth, was speaking to the guard at the gate, but the guard refused, saying, "The captain has issued an order prohibiting unauthorized entry."
Xue Zhuang wanted to beg again, but he saw Song Liyun and a tall and thin man coming out of the camp, and he was stunned.
After a scene at his own banquet, he inquired and found out that Song Dekui was close to several small flags in the garrison.
I have been expelled and was trying to find a way to go back, but I didn't know that I would offend someone unintentionally.
Seeing Song Dekui at this time, he walked up to him and greeted him as if nothing had happened: "Brother Song, which brother in the army are you looking for? I know everyone in the camp well."
Song Dekui stopped and glanced down with his head tilted: "I don't know you well."
Xue Zhuang's face darkened, but he still forced a smile and turned to Song Liyun: "Miss Song, how are you after not seeing you for so long?"
Song Liyun said calmly: "Very good!"
Xue Zhuang is now a married man, and he doesn't know how to behave properly, so she doesn't want to say a word.
After saying that, the two of them left quickly without even looking at Xue Zhuang.
Seeing that the two men were rude to him, Xue Zhuang's face suddenly turned black and he gritted his teeth in anger. However, he was outside the barracks at this time and he didn't dare to act recklessly in front of the guards, so he could only endure it.
The guards on duty saw all of this. They all knew that there were two military households in Suijin Town. Just now, Miss Song was the one the captain was waiting to see, but Xue Zhuang wanted to see her but didn't... There were a lot of twists and turns here.
Knowing he couldn't enter the camp, Xue Zhuang spat on the ground in anger and cursed, "They say people forget about you when you're gone. I've only been out for a few days, and you guys are already looking up to the sky. I've even had my head broken open trying to speak up for my brothers, and I can't even get a single word of justice."
He was just beginning to shout when a former soldier who had been close to him ran over and whispered, "Brother Xue, stop shouting. Don't blame these brothers for not reporting. The captain is upset, so everyone has to stay away. I'll take you to see the general."
Xue Zhuang fell silent upon hearing him say this, still a little indignant, "Since the Captain is upset, I won't go. You can tell him about this for me, and tell him that although I've been expelled from the camp, my heart is still with it."
The sergeant nodded repeatedly: "I know, I know. Brother Xue was the most favored by the captain in the past. Expelling him from the barracks is also a military rule. When the storm has passed, Brother Xue will naturally be recruited back. You are still his subordinates."
Xue Zhuang immediately laughed and said, "Brother, I was right about you. Hey! Who were those two people here to see?"
He wanted to know who was behind Song Liyun and the other person, so that he could meet them when he returned to the camp.
The sergeant who was about to take him into the camp shook his head: "I don't know. They just came out from the captain's place."
"Captain?" Xue Zhuang sighed, probably wanting to build relationships just like himself.
The next day, all the migrant workers received their wages successfully and waited for the guard post to take them to the nearest city in carriages at night. The rest of the way they had to go back to their homes and find their mothers.
Before leaving, Song Dekui specially invited Zhou Xiaoqi and Lin Xiaoqi, who were good friends with him, to visit Baolinju together.
Song Liyun naturally knew Uncle Kui's good intentions.
This was so that she would have more acquaintances who could help her in the future, and she also put a lot of thought into this meal.
(End of this chapter)
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