Dai Zi, who had been careful, heard Xu Shiyang's name and looked up at him in surprise.

Nowadays, the fire in Dutingyi is a legendary story in Jiangnan. Many storytellers even compiled this matter into storytelling and opera.

Especially after the imperial court was promoted, they were in a rebellious mentality, and these folk arts targeting the Tartars were widely circulated.

The content of these operas is very exaggerated. Apart from the basic fact that Xu Shiyang burned Duting Post and killed all the Tartar envoys, the other content is simply imaginary. Some say that Xu Shiyang used 800 kilograms of scattered hammers and hammers to kill the Tartar envoys who used 600 kilograms of big swords... and some say that Xu Shiyang took a spell and called the wind and rain to fight and curse the Tartar wild boar spirit...

As a high-level craftsman, Dai Zi did not believe in these opera contents, but the fire in Dutingyi was right in front of him. Moreover, in the era of lack of entertainment, folk opera is a very excellent promotion method. Today, Jiangnan, especially in Lin'an Prefecture, has definitely heard of some of Xu Shiyang's name as long as it is an individual.

"So, the king... no, the general is the hero who burned the Duting Office." Dai Zi quickly bowed to Xu Shiyang.

"I can't afford to be a lie. I'm just a colonel now, not a general yet."

Xu Shiyang said humbly, regardless of whether the old man knew what the colonel meant.

"Mr. Dai, since you know that I am not a bandit, please tell everyone and get off the boat and have a rest first."

Xu Shiyang smiled and said:

"It's not a big deal to stay on the boat."

"King..., General..., Uh, Colonel? How do you plan to place us?" Dai Zi asked carefully.

In fact, he also knew that now that people are at the custody of the enemy, no matter how Xu Shiyang treats everyone, he has no room for negotiation. He is just behind thousands of colleagues and nearly ten thousand families with horrified eyes. If he has the opportunity, he should work hard to get it, right? Even if he can only get a little preferential treatment, it is good...

"You all go to Qingzhou to rest for a while."

Xu Shiyang replied:

"When everything is arranged, I will find a way to get you back to your home in Jiangnan."

That's it, but when the arrangements are considered as if they are done, it's entirely up to Xu Shiyang to say it himself.

"Sir, are you willing to let us go home?" Dai Zi seemed a little confused.

"I'm not Shan Dawang."

Xu Shiyang smiled sincerely:

"As long as I don't go to the Tartars, I will come and go here freely."

"It's just one thing, Mr. Dai, you probably know better than me, how did you get sent here? Even if I ask you to go back to Jiangnan, you won't be afraid of being surrounded by the court again? In Jiangnan now, can there be a place for everyone to stand in?"

Speaking of this, Dai Zi's face turned dark instantly.

Root surrounds are not as simple as it seems.

The court might just want to get all the craftsmen and give them to the Tartars for marriage.

But how could the corrupt officials who are executing below not do anything and gain more benefits?

A master like Dai Zi, who has some connections and some reputation in the military weapon supervisor, is still a little bit better. When some craftsmen are stuffed into the boat, they don’t have any trace of their body, and their only family property is divided up by the filthy officials!

There are even female relatives who were captured and sold!

Even Dai Zi spent most of her property, so she barely saved her young daughter and daughter-in-law.

Life in Jiangnan is very rich and has not experienced any wars, but this is not much better than wars. No one can stand it if you do it again.

For these craftsmen who have joined the marriage team once, going to Liaodong is a slave to the Tartars, and returning to Jiangnan will definitely be punished for the second time. The world is so great that there is no place for so many craftsmen to live in. This is simply a joke.

"Mr. Dai, you don't have to be discouraged. You all have skills. As long as you don't go to Liaodong or Jiangnan, you can live well everywhere."

Xu Shiyang smiled and was tempted by:

"For example, let's take Qingzhou. I admit that we are in trouble now, but isn't this just enough for you to show your strength?"

"I also have a 'military weapon supervisor' in Qingzhou. Please stay there for a while and help me do some work. With your skills, you can earn money and food to support your family. Maybe you can save some money."

"After a few years, Jiangnan will calm down. If everyone wants to go home, I will never stop it."

Dai Zi asked curiously: "The Jiangnan sank... What does this mean by sir?"

Xu Shiyang's original intention was to wait for him to free up his hands and build a real army. After conquering Jiangnan, Jiangnan would naturally calm down.

Of course, I can't say that now, so the reason given by Xu Shiyang can only be: "When the court realizes that the Tartars no longer threaten Jiangnan and will not be threatened by the so-called envoys of the Tartars, they will have to cover their own territory. At that time, you can go back."

"Will there be such a day?" the young man next to Dai Zi asked expectantly.

"There will be there, there will be certainly."

Xu Shiyang answered with certainty.

If this court cannot do it, wouldn’t it be possible to change it?

...

No matter what the craftsmen think, at least so far, they really have no choice but to Qingzhou.

What's more, it is natural for craftsmen to make a living by relying on their craftsmanship.

Qingzhou at least promised to give them a safe environment for production, but Xu Shiyang also had his own special requirements:

Working in a factory in Qingzhou, the income is calculated based on the combination of basic salary and performance salary.

The basic salary is only food and very little non-staple food and clothing subsidies, which can only ensure that the craftsmen and his family cannot starve to death, but they will never be able to think about wealth.

The performance salary is not capped. The quality and quantity of their respective products are assessed every month. After comprehensive performance evaluation, the masters like Dai Zi can work hard for a month to make the whole family live a good life.

Besides, Dai Zi's family is not just a craftsman. His son, the young man who was negotiating with Xu Shiyang, was also a good military weapon supervisor. It was not difficult for them to work together and spend a few years to save up a new family business.

Of course, what they produce must be done according to Xu Shiyang's requirements.

Some of Qingzhou's unique advanced weapons can only be produced in a semi-assembly line - each producing a certain part and then assembled, so that no one will grit their teeth and must return to Jiangnan and leak Xu Shiyang's new weapons.

Dai Zi was indeed a little embarrassed among the craftsmen. Under his persuasion, all the craftsmen who were surrounded by the court were disembarked honestly, and after registering, they were waiting for the assignment.

During the registration process, Xu Shiyang discovered that the craftsmen included in the imperial court could be said to be varied and in all industries.

Of course, the main force is the court's own military weapon supervisor and craftsman, most of whom can directly enter military production - probably the people the Tatars wanted the most.
Chapter completed!