Chapter 245 The Warrior’s Choice

A monthly salary of one tael of silver.

In the Ming Dynasty, if it was given to ordinary soldiers, and it was not during wartime and they did not leave too far from the recruiting place, it would be slightly high, but it would be too low during wartime or expedition.

It's hard to say whether the elite will turn against the armored elite, but they will definitely be unhappy.

Moreover, after the military household system in the Ming Dynasty was broken, the recruitment system was mostly used. According to the convention, those who voluntarily joined the army were given about five taels of Anjia money, and those who were involuntarily drafted were also given about three taels of Anjia money, and there was a corresponding tax exemption policy.

Of course, just look at the rules.

In fact, the average monthly salary for elites in Liaodong is about two to five cents. The local army's monthly salary during non-combat operations is about six cents, and during war it is about double.

Nowadays, one tael of silver can be exchanged for a semi-full-time Japanese soldier with his own equipment and a certain degree of training, but it is reasonable for one tael or more to recruit a soldier, and more than two taels of silver can be an elite soldier.

The price is relatively affordable.

Zhengheiqi's internal price is basically the same. Recruiting directly can also reduce Zhengheiqi's equipment expenses and form an army quickly.

More importantly.

"It's so difficult for us to be appreciated."

As for the embassy office, we can't be vague.

At this point, the seven warriors wearing worn-out armor burst into tears of gratitude, their trust in their master beyond words.

It’s been a long time since I set foot on this strange yet familiar homeland, which can’t help but make people feel emotional.

On the first day, the Japanese Niu Lu Zhangjing was ordered by Zhao Xian, the Jin Yiwei in charge of recruitment, to clean up the yard.

(Japan has 10,000 shi to be called a daimyo. Similar to Niulu, the basic military service it has to bear is about 250 to 300 people. The 10,000 shi daimyo is not a daimyo who receives 10,000 shi.

Ten thousand shi, but the total output and salary of the territory are 10,000 shi.)

As soon as these words came out, the other warriors who were kneeling earnestly were shocked!

"Five thousand stones!?"

I don't even care what kind of stuff I have.

"Exactly!"

With a wave of his hand, Aikawa Kazuki poured wine for several people.

Aikawa Kazuki was slightly troubled, but he just waved his hand and asked everyone to sit under the eaves of the courtyard with him. He sat down first and then said: "I went on an expedition with the lord of the country last year. I was not rewarded until the New Year, and the land was also granted during the New Year.

Granted, I don’t know how many stones it is at this time, but it is estimated to be around five thousand stones.”

Aikawa Kazuki placed the small table with the wine and meat on hand under the eaves, cupped his hands, and the samurai opposite, who was called Shojo, also stepped forward and bowed slightly.

"What's the meaning?"

"Excuse me, may I ask how many stones you have?"

That was a side job for working samurai to support their families!

A man with five hundred thousand who has no property, but possesses some knowledge of martial arts, and thinks he is superior to others because of the education he received. He is conceited and unwilling to settle for mediocrity.

Is it possible to raise goldfish? Make umbrellas? Plant flowers?

One of the samurai opened his mouth, pointed at the Japanese Zhang Jing and exclaimed: "Ichiki! Aikawa Ichiki!"

Fortunately

Life in a foreign country is not too difficult.

Aikawa Kazuki sighed when he heard the flattery.

In fact, Zhu Youjian did not know much about the current situation of the ronin in Japan.

Then that night, seven warriors moved into the embassy yard overnight in order to be worthy of the two taels of silver, intending to lay bunks on the ground to keep vigil. Then, the Japanese Zhang Jing appeared.

"Now I can be regarded as the flag bearer!"

He opened his mouth and spat out words with a Fukuoka accent.

The only thing you need to worry about is whether these things will work.

He was thinking about security, hidden dangers, etc., but Zhu Youjian shook his head and shook off these thoughts.

“I haven’t been back to my hometown for a long time, I really miss it.”

But the souls of several people who had been seduced long ago were about to leave their bodies.

Anyway, this time is different from the previous operation to recruit Japanese pirates. This time Zhu Youjian was stationed on Tsushima Island as an attempt to buy horse bones. The target was not ordinary idle Japanese, but only ronin warriors with strong combat capabilities.

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"Ah, ah!"

"Not worth mentioning."

Until that night, Zhao Xian only tried to accept six people who brought their own armor, and gave them one tael of silver in advance for settlement expenses. He also said that if he wanted to advance his monthly salary in advance, he would have to work for half a month.

Not only was he holding a small table with wine and meat in his hand.

It was thought that the Lockdown Order and the shogunate's various support policies for ronin samurai would make life easier for landless samurai and reduce the number of private ronin samurai.

However, in the early Edo period, the Ronin samurai group reached its peak number of around 500,000 people.

One person said respectfully: "Did your Excellency capture the enemy's name on the battlefield?"

For the ronin samurai who originally lost their main promotion channels and living space due to the peace of Edo, their existence was dazzling and terrifying.

"It's not that simple! I heard that the Black Flag Kingdom was fighting against the Manchu Jurchens, and the Manchu Jurchens defeated North Korea and the Ming Dynasty! You can become a big shot with five thousand stones in one year by relying on your martial arts! It's really impressive

People admire you!”

"So, so big brother you!"

If a samurai wants to farm, he must farm his own land!

Who can be recruited?

If it wasn't for the fact that the Japanese nation really had no chance, and all the jobs of being a son, a diner, and a servant were taken away by rogues, how could he have become a pirate, and how could he have gone as far as Zhengheiqi?

Where to go?

"last year!?"

"But it's been ten years since the last lock-down order of the Japanese state. It's hard to say who we can recruit."

This channel really cannot be found anywhere else except the Japanese country where there are a large number of ronin warriors.

why?

The ronin samurai who came just for pay met a Hatamoto samurai who had been promoted through military exploits in a foreign country.

A samurai without a job or land, in addition to wandering around the world looking for work! He can only farm! Be a small trader! Do all kinds of messy chores! Be a bandit!

It has indeed been reduced.

A Jurchen wearing a satin robe, martial arts boots, Viking braids, and a Japanese sword hanging from his waist.

He's not here to show off.

"Brother Yimu! This is what you are doing!"

I thought I was in the same category as the 'Qi Xinlang' from the Black Flag Country, but then this man chuckled and called out, which made several people's nerves suddenly tense: "I haven't seen you for a long time, Zhengzhang."

Because Zhu Youjian followed the principle that his own people were easy to talk to, he sent Niu Luzhangjing, the Japanese in Zhenghei Banner, to assist.

In one day, Tsushima Island was in a state of excitement due to Masahiro Flag's recruitment efforts.

Aikawa Kazuki waved his hand: "I just went into battle as an armor warrior to kill the enemy, and killed some enemies and one Hatamoto in the chaos."

"Gentlemen, you must cherish this opportunity, please use it."

"Fortunately, I achieved military exploits and was rewarded by the Lord of the Kingdom."

"Brother!"

Aikawa did not hide a single piece of land, and chuckled: "Within the confinement order, citizens are not allowed to go to sea at will, and the leader of the Black Flag Kingdom has just conquered a large area of ​​land, and the battle with the Manchu Jurchens is also continuing, so I want to

Need to recruit more warriors"

"oh oh!!"

"What Ichiki-dono means!"

After drinking a glass of wine, Aikawa Kazuki said solemnly: "If you don't want to be reduced to the point where you can only sell your possessions! In exchange for rice and grain, go to the Black Flag Country!"
Chapter completed!