Zhong Mai is twenty-two years old this year. He lives in a ancestral restaurant on the dock in the south of the city.

Although his life is not rich, it is more than enough compared to the poor.

He had a bad relationship with his sister-in-law, and because he didn't like helping out at home, he hung out with a group of libertines all day long.

Brother Chen said he wanted to be an archer, so he came along.

I had no other idea, just to try something new and have a taste of what it's like to be a soldier and suppress bandits.

During the siege against Zhu Zongdao a few days ago, Zhong Mai had a great time and killed one of the thieves with a last-ditch blow. Afterwards, his legs and feet became weak from fear, and then he became so excited that he boasted to everyone he met that he had defeated three thieves.

The training that started yesterday made Zhong Mai complain endlessly.

In two consecutive days, he received a total of nine military sticks. Even though the military law team did not beat him hard, his buttocks became swollen, and he was nicknamed "Slender Bird Man".

Zhong Mai was full of resentment and wanted to sneak away secretly.

But the brother who usually plays well has not left. If he becomes a deserter, he will definitely be laughed at in the future.

The anger was all blamed on Ju Ming.

What the hell?

They are all conscripted archers. He lives in the south of the city, and the one named Zhu is just a countryman. Why should I be under his control? Why should he punish me with a military stick when he says I will be punished with a military stick?

Zhong Mai admitted in his heart that the young man named Zhu was indeed a good man.

But a good man is a good man, so don’t go too far!

Zhong Mai has decided that if he is beaten again tomorrow, he will make a scene no matter what.

"It's time to serve food, it's time to serve food!"

Alas, no matter how miserable my heart is, I still have to eat.

After practicing for a whole day, Zhong Mai was really hungry and limped over to get food.

But I saw the straight lady thief named Zhu, who looked like a dog and was lecturing again: "I have discussed it with Chen and Zhang. Since we are all brothers, the food should be the same. The three of us have the same food."

, let the hand power be converted into more food for the soldiers, so that the brothers can eat more."

Chen Ziyi also said: "Vice-deputies and ten generals, you can choose for yourself. You can eat the same food as before, or you can eat with your brothers."

This is moral kidnapping. The three leaders have already set an example. How can the middle-level officers still take advantage of it?

One or two, they all put their own food back and mix it with everyone else.

Zhong Mai squatted aside and devoured the food. His butt hurt and he did not dare to sit down. After filling his stomach, he returned to the barracks and lay on the Datong Shop, sighing.

Suddenly, the door was pushed open.

The bastard named Zhu walked in and asked him with a smile: "Is Brother Zhong okay?"

Zhong Mai said angrily: "I can't die."

Ju Ming walked up to him and said, "I spent my own money to buy some liquor in the city. I quickly took off my pants and wiped them."

Zhong Mai was still lying on his stomach: "Just leave it there, I will wipe it myself."

"You hurt your buttocks. How can you wipe it yourself? Take off your pants and I'll help you." Zhu Ming said.

Zhong Mai remained motionless, just lying there and pretending to be dead, still despising in his heart: You are the one who hit me, and you are the one who is a good person, so I will ignore your hypocrisy.

Ju Ming asked in a kind tone: "Do you have any resentment in your heart?"

Zhong Mai replied: "No."

At this time, several archers had returned to the room and greeted Zhu Ming one after another. They expressed their support from the bottom of their hearts.

Zhu Ming said to everyone: "This bandit suppression is also a war, and people will inevitably die in a war. I have never fought in a war before, and I suddenly had my head cut off. I am really scared. What am I afraid of? I'm afraid that I have no ability and can only kill you."

I took you to exterminate the thieves, but I can't bring you back. Brothers, you all have wives, children, and children at home. Not only did you die outside in the battle, but you are missing an arm, how can I explain to your families?"

An archer said: "Don't talk about this, Du Tou, I will obey you. Du Tou himself can eat meat and drink wine, but he takes us to the county government to make trouble, isn't it just so that we can have food?"

"Yes, just because of this, I will listen to you." Another archer agreed.

Ju Ming asked the first archer: "How many people are there in the family?"

The archer replied: "Including the baby who is still nursing, there are nine people in my family."

Ju Ming asked again: "How many acres of land do you have at home?"

The archer replied: "More than thirty acres, most of which are mountainous, can't grow much food. After paying summer and autumn crops, we also have to pay a lot of miscellaneous taxes. The little land at home is not enough to eat, and we have to farm a few more acres to make a living."

Good farmland for every family.”

"That was very hard work." Zhu Ming said with emotion.

Another archer said: "My family is even more miserable. There are six people in the family, but only a dozen acres of land. Regardless of whether the farming is slack or busy, they have to work long and short-term. If you don't work for one day, you will starve to death. This time we are recruiting archers.

Originally, I chose the husband of Mr. Li's wife, but his family didn't want to hire anyone, so they asked me to take over. Mr. Li is quite benevolent, so if I work as an archer for a day, I will be paid a day's wages as part-time labor."

Zhu Ming said: "Brothers, it's not easy. We are all the backbone of the family. If you are both good and bad, how can your wife, children, and children at home live? I set strict rules and often beat military sticks, just to let you practice your skills. I went to Black Wind

When suppressing bandits in a stronghold, it is easier for those who are capable to survive than those who are incompetent. Is that true?"

"That's it!"

"No matter how hard you hit me, I can handle it!"

"..."

Zhong Mai lay aside and listened, feeling that these peasants were fools, and they were confused by just a few words surnamed Zhu.

But it is undeniable that he also listened to it. The person named Zhu did not set the rules just to show his authority.

Zhu Ming asked Zhong Mai again: "How many people are there in Brother Zhong's family?"

"Bakou." Zhong Mai was already willing to communicate.

Ju Ming asked again: "Have you ever married a wife and had children?"

Zhong Mai said: "They all are."

Zhu Ming followed him and said, "My sister-in-law must be very virtuous in handling housework."

Thinking of his wife, Zhong Mai couldn't help but smile: "She is indeed virtuous, but she talks a lot on weekdays. I have to recite a few words when I do anything."

"This is my sister-in-law caring about Brother Zhong. It's really enviable to have such a good wife." Zhu Ming sighed.

The smile on Zhong Mai's face became even brighter, but he still said harshly: "I am a man, I can do things on my own, I don't need a woman to take care of me."

Zhu Ming continued: "Having said that, if Brother Zhong is killed by a thief, my sister-in-law will be so scared that she will feel distressed to death. She wishes she could be stabbed for Brother Zhong."

Zhong Mai smiled happily and said, "How can she be so good?"

Zhu Ming asked in reply: "If my sister-in-law is not good to you, who else can she be good to? How many people can you find in Xixiang County who are such a good man like Brother Zhong? When my sister-in-law gets married, she will definitely be devoted to Brother Zhong."

"I...I'm not that good, everyone says I'm a libertine." Zhong Mai finally felt at ease, even a little embarrassed.

Ju Ming took out the medicinal wine and said, "Take off your pants and I'll wipe it for Brother Zhong."

Zhong Mai quickly took off his pants and said, "I can do it myself. I don't have to worry about it."

As he spoke, Ju Ming poured the medicinal wine into the palm of his hand, pressed Zhong Mai's buttocks and began to rub it.

Zhong Mai was lying on the bunk and was very happy. How could he have any complaints?

His bare buttocks were rubbed for a while, and Zhong Mai felt that he should find something to say: "I used to only obey Brother Chen, but now I am also very convinced by Dutou. Yesterday, he made a big fuss in the county government and beat Na He Tie Si until his skin was bruised and swollen.

, even though I didn’t do it myself, I felt very happy watching it.”

"Now that I feel good, I have to practice seriously in the future." Zhu Ming warned.

Zhong Mai immediately expressed his position: "If I don't practice well, I will hit the board with my head and cry out in pain, and I won't be called a hero!"

Ju Ming smiled and said, "That's what you said. Although we are brothers, we will enforce military law without mercy."

Zhong Mai said: "If you break the rules, you should accept the punishment. I am also reasonable."

Chen Ziyi stood at the door and had been observing for a while.

He knew that Ju Ming was trying to win people's hearts, but he didn't feel disgusted by it. Instead, he admired him a little.

If it were him, he would never be so patient.

"Snapped!"

Ju Ming patted his bare buttocks and said, "It's done. Go to bed early tonight. We have to practice tomorrow. I'll go to other barracks."

"I'll send you to the capital." Zhong Mai said as he lifted up his pants.

After being sent to the door by Zhong Mai, Zhu Ming nodded and smiled at Chen Ziyi.

After Ju Ming walked away, Chen Ziyi asked: "Does your butt still hurt?"

Zhong Mai smiled and said: "It doesn't hurt. The medicinal wine is very useful. I will buy some at home to prepare next time."

"It really doesn't hurt?"

Chen Ziyi kicked him over.

"Ouch!"
To be continued...