Chapter 74: Kent's Recruits' Life
With the careful arrangement and sincerity of both sides, the transaction between Yanhuang Trading Company and the Charles family was successfully completed. From the trader tribe, Xiao Lin also learned a lot of news. For example, where are they located? Xiao Lin is located in Quebec. For the time being, not many white Europeans have come here to colonize. From 1759 to 1760, the British occupied Quebec and Montreal. Although they didn't know where they were in Quebec, it also made Xiao Lin breathe a sigh of relief.
On the North American continent, Britain and France, the new maritime overlord, had various disputes and contradictions with France, the most powerful continental country in Europe. From 1754 to 1763, a war broke out in North America. In 1756, the war expanded to the world and became part of the Seven Years War. The Canadian English-speaking region and Europe called this war this war using the "Seven Years War North American battlefield". The Indians formed an alliance with France in this war and attacked Britain. In 1760, Britain captured Montreal and the war ended.
Although at that time, Quebec would have been affected by the war and the situation was very turbulent. However, it was 36 years later, and Xiao Lin felt that he didn't have to worry at all. However, he really didn't expect that his appearance had changed history. Under decades of friction and disputes over land, the conflict between the British and French was already deep, but it had not reached the level of intensification. However, it was normal for spies from both sides to seek intelligence and sabotage.
The news of the Yanhuang Trading Company, the emerging forces that defeated the British several times, was collected by these spies. The French colonial authorities felt that the Yanhuang Trading Company was a force that could be won over. Maybe with them, the French could crush the British, start the war in advance, and drive the British away. Originally, the messengers had been determined, but because of one thing, it stopped.
Xiao Lin took the lead and eliminated an English town, causing losses to thousands of people. It seems to be a very courageous and eye-catching action, but in the eyes of many people, this behavior is likely to lead to the British colonies officially treating them as enemies. If they take revenge again, it will not be just the power of the Adams family. It is very likely that the colonial army will come. In the eyes of many French people, Xiao Lin may not be able to stand the revenge.
The fact is that the colonial governor Charlie Mill was indeed very annoyed by the losses of the colonial power. Not to mention the number of troops, even the thousands of civilians could create a lot of benefits every year, but now, there is nothing left. If the report of the defeated soldiers had not made the Yanhuang Trading Company extremely terrible, the colonial army might have been driven. However, because so many people said that the Yanhuang Trading Company's weapons were very advanced, Charlie slowly believed it. Without being fully convinced and failing to attack rashly, his ending would be even worse than that of the Adams family.
Of course, Xiao Lin and the others were not very concerned about these things. After the first transaction, Xiao Lin did not delay and quickly rushed back to the company town with all the things. Even if Xiao Lin and the others brought a lot of money, no one dared to rob. Three hundred well-equipped guards could not defeat unless they dispatched regular colonial troops. However, the British and French colonies did not know about this transaction, so how could they send troops? Some wild beasts and robbers who were ignorant of life and death were eventually turned into corpses.
When Kent saw Xiao Lin and the others returning to the town with enough flour, he didn't know whether to be happy or sad. As a former colonial officer who cared about his family, he felt a little uncomfortable when he saw Xiao Lin make up for the company's shortcomings and could develop better in the future. However, as a recruit in the company, he still felt happy about the better development of his power. After burning the town, Kent came back with Xiao Lin.
Except for Shawlin and James Apache, no one knew that Kent was the commander of their enemies. And Kent himself could not say it. He wanted to know why the same whites and Indians became so strong under Shawlin, so Shawlin threw him into the recruits' camp and received training with the recruits.
Kent really lived such a regular life. At the beginning, he was still a little uncomfortable. On the first day he came to the military camp, he received a lot of good things, quilts, blankets, pillows, two sets of regular clothes, four sets of training clothes, lunch boxes, face and foot basin, toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, and various towels, all of which were good things he had never seen. He really didn't know whether this was recruiting soldiers or recruiting nobles.
The food in the military camp canteen is also very good, and every meal has meat. Indians cook and roast, while British food was known for dark cuisine in the 21st century, so the canteen was full of Chinese food. Several uncles and aunts who had served as chefs had no problem making home-cooked dishes under the cultivation of Xiao Lin. Kent also ate his first Chinese food, an iron plate, two steamed buns were staple food, a braised pork, a vinegar and shredded potatoes, and a seaweed egg soup. He felt that it was better than what he had eaten before.
However, the military training officially began the next day, and he was in great pain. Because Kent came late, the people in the recruits had already finished the relaxed system enhancement stage and began to strengthen training. Kent thought his body could withstand it, but since he became a colonel officer, he became the bottom of the company. Although his teammates did not exclude and hate him because of education, he still felt that he had contemptuous eyes on him all the time.
In addition to physical training, there are also various tactical and action training, and Kent had problems again. Others were like a piece of white paper, and instructors were asked to write content in many places. Kent, because he stayed in the British colonial army for many years, his thoughts were a bit rigid. If it weren't for the fact that this army defeated him several times with the tactics they taught, he might have quarreled with the instructor directly. A piece of white paper could quickly write things, and a piece of paper full of things would have to wipe those things first to write new things.
Kent's entanglement hindered his progress. At this stage, those kind-hearted comrades didn't want to pay attention to him. After finally over the most difficult period, he finally showed his ability. In learning Chinese, he became the fastest. After all, he had received higher education and learned languages much faster than those big guys. After training for a month and a half, Kent finally had a day off and could walk out of the military camp and stroll around the town.
The first thing he went to was the small town supermarket with countless treasures in the military camp. With his 20 yuan Yanhuang coins allowance, he planned to see what good things he could buy. When he entered, he felt that his eyes were not enough. The daily necessities from the 21st century included beauty and practicality. Various snacks and drinks made him speak out. The novel styles of suits and casual wear made Kent envious. The last area made Kent blush and unwilling to move his eyes away.
Xiao Lin said he wanted to help solve the physiological problems of the soldiers and the gangsters, and he could not introduce a call girl who was not under his principles. So, he thought of using a magical item instead. Because he was really shy, Xiao Lin forced Qu Jun to buy inflatable dolls with his salary. The huge number made the merchant also give Qu Jun a VIP card. It is said that the look of those people looking at him made Qu Jun want to die.
However, with these things, this problem has been solved. These things can be sold well in the 21st century, not to mention the 18th century that has never appeared before. A set sold ranges from 150 to 200 Yanhuang coins. Many soldiers have been in the company for more than three months and have property of about 500 Yanhuang coins. They are still willing to spend some money and buy a girlfriend who will not complain and ask for this and that to go back. Kent hasn't met a woman for a long time and wants one. However, his money is not enough.
Let’s not talk about these shy topics, let’s talk about Xiao Lin. After so many things, it was the end of 1718. It was December 18, and Christmas was about to come. The white people in the company wanted to have a festive atmosphere and have two days off. The Indians also liked celebrations, so they helped fuel the fire. However, Xiao Lin did not want to celebrate Christmas. Because this is a festival for white people, and celebrating such festivals is like reminding them that they are still white Europeans.
This idea is very bad. So after thinking about it, Xiao Lin felt that they should just celebrate the Spring Festival. However, the Spring Festival in China is usually in February, and these people can't wait for that long. So, they directly designated January 1 as the Spring Festival of the Yanhuang Trading Company. Introducing the Spring Festival activities of the 21st century in this era can distinguish them from any other festival, eliminate the race and the tribe's impact on the company.
Starting from the 20th, Xiao Lin started to decorate the whole town. A batch of colorful lanterns, and lanterns in the town were hung on the eaves and treetops. Five diesel generators were responsible for powering these things. A lot of new products were added to the supermarket in the town, and the red was very festive. It is said that on the evening of the 30th, there were also big discounts for guests. Everyone in the company was saving money and preparing to spend a good time. Xiao Lin also began to teach the company chefs how to make dumplings, and the army would celebrate the New Year together.
Chapter completed!