Royal Road - Chapter 36

[Chapter 36]

The materials transported from the mountain came back to the two teams one after another, and it was not until the sun set that Yiyan returned to Liangfu with the last team.

The night was already dark, but the front of the Liang Mansion was brightly lit, like a beacon calling for a tired bird.

However, Yi Yan didn’t expect that, and even the man greeted the door.

He took two steps in three steps, walked to Liang Feng, and knelt down on one knee: “My lord, this subordinate is fortunate to have not humiliated his life and completely swept the Qingyang Village!

”

Liang Feng took a step forward with a smile, stretched out his hand to support his arm: “I didn’t expect you to do so well, get up. Talk inside.”

That hand was a little cold, I don’t know if it was too long, or it was overheated Low.

Yi Yan got up quickly and supported Liang Feng.

Just like when the two met for the first time, he was still stained with the blood of the enemy, covered in dust and embarrassed.

And that person is still clean and elegant, like the clouds in the sky.

But this time, Yi Yan didn’t back away, didn’t let go, but stuck close to Liang Feng’s side, supporting him toward the main courtyard.

Step by step, Yiyan’s heart seemed to calm down, no longer angry, no longer anxious, no longer hesitant, everything fell back to its original place, tied to the person beside him.

After a while, the two returned to the room.

Sitting down beside the couch, Liang Feng breathed a sigh of relief and asked first, “Fortunately, this time it was smooth sailing. How did you get in?”

He didn’t even ask himself what was finally captured.

Yiyan felt a heat in his chest, and described the experience of attacking the village in detail.

Liang Feng nodded as he listened. This is clearly the special forces’ tackling tactic. Maybe in the future, a sharp knife class can be trained according to the special forces’ training method?

After he finally finished speaking, Yiyan said, “I brought back all the property in Qingyang Village, and the village was also set on fire. There will be no bandits in the future.”

No wonder the light team came back three or four times. Liang Feng asked curiously, “What are the three cars you brought back in the end?”

“Money and silk.” Yi Yan replied succinctly, “There are also gold and silver jewelry and various treasures, which are probably obtained from looting the caravan. They were not willing to spend it and hid them in their own houses.”

Huh!

Such three big cars cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, right?

Liang Feng couldn’t help laughing: “It’s still easy to buy without a capital.”

“I can lead troops to attack other cottages!” Yi Yan said immediately.

However, Liang Feng shook his head: “The situation of Qingyang Village is special, the main force has been wiped out by our army, and it is easy to capture. But don’t take the siege war lightly. If you don’t have several times the strength, don’t think of capturing a strong city easily. The defenders of the city are firm-willed, the city is full of supplies, and it is common to stand still in front of several times the enemy army. The siege war has also become a war of attrition

. For example, in the Southern Song Dynasty, the Mongolian army broke the whip and the fishing city. Tens of thousands of troops could not capture a small city. Instead, they killed the enemy commander in the first battle, causing civil strife in the Mongolian army and changing the pattern of the entire world.

The key fortresses set up in key parts have always been an element that cannot be ignored in the war. He didn’t want to make Yiyan take the siege war lightly because of a small cottage.

Yi Yan nodded thoughtfully.

Liang Feng didn’t stop, but continued: “And I didn’t train you to rob you. Whether you rob the common people or bandits, it may lead to serious consequences. You did a good job this time. You didn’t distribute the property to the soldiers in private. Only good discipline can keep the soldiers from being moved by the immediate interests.”

“Does the lord want to reward these people? They have already received a lot of favors! “Yi Yan frowned.

He didn’t have much thought, but felt that all the property seized should belong to the lord, so he didn’t let the following people touch it.

Liang Feng shook his head and said: “If you win a battle, you should still be rewarded. But money and silk are messing with people’s hearts, and it is never the right way to reward soldiers. This encounter also made me see a lot of problems, and I just wanted to take this opportunity. Reorganize the parts and increase the number of soldiers.”

Before, he thought it was a little worse. The elite line was good, but it was not completely suitable for Liangfu.

The population of Liang’s mansion is really too thin. If only professional soldiers are used, there will never be enough people to cope with the war.

It is better to learn from the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty and develop a reserve force that is half-farming and half-war.

And those professional soldiers will become the sharp knives and play the biggest role.

This topic is exactly what Yiyan

wants to hear: “Yes, there are too few people to take care of it. It is necessary to keep enough people around the lord!”

Small psychological shadow.

Liang Feng smiled and said, “That’s the truth. In the future, I will also have a military guard by my side, and the servants in the main house will also need to be trained to ensure safety. But these are secondary, and the most important thing is that I imagined. This reward system. It is divided into three

levels, and it can be operated like this…” Liang Feng said with great interest. And the number of acres of land is too many, how can the government maintain a livelihood?”

“The more acres of fields are given to the soldiers, the more people can be supported. Each acre of tax-deducted fields can support one more farmland. People’s lives. So what should be looked at is not how much food Liang’s residence can receive, but how many people it can keep alive and how many lives it can save.”

This is what Liang Feng spent all afternoon slowly trying to figure out.

At this stage, such a reorganization does cost a lot, but correspondingly, it can also support more small mouths.

And when these people survive, and even have grain in their warehouses and money in their pockets, then the local economy will recover.

It is not only the soldiers who raise the soldiers, but also the families behind those soldiers.

When there were three or five hundred people, such a policy seemed inconspicuous.

But if there are 30,000 to 50,000 people, then the people behind them are a huge enough number.

However, these are still far away. What we need to do now is to let those soldiers who have shed blood and sweat get the rewards they deserve.

After finally figuring this out, Liang Feng was in high spirits.

Looking at the pale but high-spirited man in front of him, Yi Yan’s eyes gradually became brighter.

He knew that the lord had a good heart, otherwise he would not have rescued him from the officers and soldiers, and he would not have given them freedom.

But he didn’t expect that the lord could see so far!

If he were to govern a county or even a state, how many people would be able to avoid displacement and live a peaceful and prosperous life?

No matter how it is compiled, this song is the foundation of the protagonist.

He will polish this troop well and make it the wings of the lord soaring into the sky!

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In the large shop in the military camp, there is a sound of snoring.

Zhu Er, who was sleeping in the corner, hugged the thin quilt and rolled comfortably.

Almost collided with a teammate next to him.

However, both of them slept on their backs, and no one disturbed anyone’s good dreams.

About a quarter of an hour later, Zhu Er suddenly made an “Ouch”, turned over and sat up: “I’m going to do morning exercises by mistake!”

The voice was so loud that half of the people in the barracks woke up.

Immediately someone scolded: “What’s the matter, rest for the next two days!”

Hearing this roar, many people fell back and fell asleep again.

Zhu Er blushed, completely lost sleepiness, crawled out of the bed secretly, and walked out.

At this moment, it was just dawn, and there was really no one on the school field outside. Zhu Er stood beside the empty field, a little stunned.

It has been three days since the day they fought against the mountain bandits, but standing here, I can still feel the trembling of killing the enemy that day.

The kind of fear and excitement that the heart is tightening and the eyes are bloodshot.

In that battle, he killed three enemies head-on and wounded two.

After coming down, my hands trembled for a whole day, and I couldn’t even participate in the attack on the cottage the next day.

To this day, he can still remember the bloody faces.

But the strange thing is that those faces never appear in the dream when I sleep every day.

On the contrary, sleepless nights until dawn.

It must be because those people deserve to be killed.

Zhu Er clenched his fist, and his heart was surprisingly calm.

He was a householder in Liangfu and was born in a farm.

At the foot of the mountain, there is his family’s fields, his parents and relatives, why should he let those bandits and soldiers do harm?

If those bastards dare to come again, he must kill a few more so that they will die without a burial!

“Huh? Zhu Er, why did you get up so early?” The door on the side was opened, and Sun Jiao walked out from inside. He saw his family members at a glance and couldn’t help asking.

“Secretary!” Zhu Er quickly stood up straight, raised his right hand on his chest, and gave a military salute.

This is also the orthodox teaching of the team. If it is inconvenient to kneel and worship with the armor of a soldier on the body, it is enough to use this kind of etiquette.

Sun Jiao waved his hand casually: “Where do you come from so many rules? Don’t you have a workout today, why are you up so early?”

“I… I can’t sleep, so come out for a walk.” Zhu Er scratched his head and smirked.

“Haha, are you also thinking about today’s review?” Sun Jiao glanced at the wooden platform that had just been erected in the past two days, and said solemnly, “I have inquired about it, and it is said that the master will give us a reward! Maybe it’s the money from the bandit’s den!”

“Really?!” Zhu Er was taken aback, “If one person gave two taels, it would be a huge sum of money!”

“I really can’t say that .

“Okay.” Sun Jiao clicked, “But I heard that Mufang has been rewarded two or three times. This time our credit is so great, maybe it will give us some sweetness?”

“Actually, the master is also enough for us .

Alright.” Zhu Er felt a little guilty and murmured, “It’s just three meals a day, clothes, and farmland, that’s a lot of expenses. It’s not just to support us for wars, and it’s not enough to ask for rewards. Ah…”

Sun Jiao couldn’t help but choked: “I just listened to it, who knows? Anyway, this is the first time for the master to review the part, so I still need to work hard! I won’t talk nonsense with you, I will practice. arrow.”

Since losing to Yi Yan, Sun Jiao has also secretly practiced arrows, and both Guang Zhu Er have met several times.

Looking at Wu Changchang’s passing back, Zhu Er let out a long sigh of relief, yes, no matter how rewarded it is, you have to cheer up when you practice in front of the master, and don’t lose their face.

After thinking about it, Zhu Er trotted all the way to the well on the side.

Seeing that the team is going to wash up every day before returning home, it’s always right to wash their faces first to refresh themselves.

After another half an hour, everyone was driven up by their respective corps leaders.

One by one, they put on new clothes and picked up the long guns that they kept in their hands all day.

Since the fierce battle that day, everyone in the team has obtained a three-foot-long red tassel, which can be tied to the head of the gun. It is said that this can prevent blood from flowing down the gun stem, and the hand will not slip when fighting with the gun. .

For a family soldier who has seen blood, this thing is absolutely practical, and it looks good and tight. It seems that even the long spear has a bit more aura.

After taking care of everything, the drums on the side of the school field started to bang.

The situation of killing the enemy that day suddenly came to mind, all the soldiers clenched their spears, straightened their chests, and strode to the edge of the commanding station.

However, different from what was imagined, at this moment, there is no soft couch or low table on the high wooden platform, but a strange long table with tall feet, with red cloth and silver plate on it. What is it.

However, no matter how much they had doubts in their hearts, no one talked to each other. They were used to lining up for drills, and they still knew the rules.

In such an extremely quiet and solemn atmosphere, the two climbed the steps and slowly ascended the high platform.

One person was wearing leather armor, holding a long sword in his hand, and there was a faint killing air in his gray-blue eyes, which made people dare not look directly.

The other was wearing a loose robe with long sleeves and elegant sleeves, which was indescribably extravagant.

The two walked to the center of the high platform one after the other, and the man in military uniform took a step forward and said loudly: “Everyone has it, stand at attention! Military salute!”

With a bang, everyone put their heels together, raised their right arms, knocked On the left chest, a military salute designated by the Liang Mansion was performed.

Although there were only twenty people, the movements were uniform and the momentum was extraordinary.

Liang Feng glanced at them and nodded: “The day before yesterday, you fought bravely to kill the enemy and repelled five times as many bandits as you. You are brave and worthy of praise.”

Just a few words, let the following people not The few people blushed.

This is the compliment of the master!

And praise, is it really to reward things?

Why didn’t you see the copper coins on the case?

Liang Feng didn’t buy Guan Zi, and said, “From now on, the military merits of Liangfu will be divided into three classes. The third class of military merits is to fight the enemy bravely and win a big victory. All sergeants participating in the war will be exempted from paying for three years!

” , there was an immediate commotion below.

They expected to get the reward, but the best idea was just a few strings of money.

However, the three-year exemption is different. Each of them has ten acres of military fields. If ten acres of land are exempted from the payment for three years, wouldn’t they be able to support a family?

“This third-class military merit can be accumulated. Every time you fight bravely to kill the enemy and return with a big victory, you will be rewarded with three years of exemption. This is the case in battle!”

At this time, the most calm person couldn’t bear it anymore.

If this is the case, wouldn’t it be possible to win ten victories, and the army and mu will be exempted from the payment for 30 years?

Thirty years!

I’m afraid it can be used to kill myself!

Liang Feng didn’t care about the commotion and continued: “If you dare to take the lead in the battlefield, you can turn the tide of the battle in one fell swoop, and lead the unit to turn defeat into victory, then it will be a second-class military attack. Ten years free!

” To Yiyan.

Each of them has seen the team fighting to the death. If there is no team, they will never win so easily.

What a glorious feat to be able to turn things around in one fell swoop on the battlefield.

And such bravery of soldiers can also plunder multiples of their own merits!

If they can become corps leaders and team leaders, can they also receive this honor?

!

Seeing the fiery atmosphere in the audience, Liang Feng smiled and threw the last bomb: “If you are disabled due to war, you can also enjoy second-class military exploits! If you die in battle, in addition to freeing your fields, Liang’s residence will also provide for the deceased. Support your wife and children. If you get 20 third-class military merits, or ten second-class military merits, you will be able to increase your rank and be promoted to first-class military merits. For first-class meritorious officials, the military land granted will never be taxed, and they can be passed on to future generations!”

Not to mention the preferential treatment for the dead and disabled in battle, this is a first-class military merit that can be passed on to descendants, isn’t it Yongyetian?

!

In all dynasties, only monarchs and princes can enjoy the treatment, as long as they follow the lord, can they be exchanged?

That is a heavenly honor!

Everyone has no language, and money may give them food and clothing for a while, but such feats are the guarantee for their worry-free life.

You can make them throw their heads, shed their blood, and risk their lives for it!

They didn’t follow the wrong person!

“I would like to die for the Lord!” I

don’t know who called out the first one, and then everyone shouted in unison: “I would like to die for the Lord! I would like to die for the Lord!”

This was their heartfelt cry.

All of them grew up in the fields and were born farmers.

They know the importance of the field, and they love the land from the bottom of their hearts.

Whoever gives them land, grants them exemption, and gives them lifelong ownership of the land, is their god and deserves to be worshipped wholeheartedly!

Looking at the blushing faces below, Liang Feng breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.

The third-class military merit system was plagiarized by him from later generations of troops, and after some adjustments, it was linked to the military merit award in the Qin Dynasty.

From the ritual, he actually does not have the right to secede the land privately.

In any era, the right to distribute land is a natural power exclusively enjoyed by the imperial court and the emperor.

But now, it is a real troubled time, a disaster era when the imperial court is about to collapse.

He needs an army that is loyal enough and strong enough.

Now that the fields can sustain this loyalty, he can steal the power and give the land around him to those warriors who fight for him.

Liang Feng raised his hand and pressed it lightly, and the tsunami-like cry immediately stopped.

This is a true order prohibition and a clear proof of team obedience.

Liang Feng nodded slightly and continued: “After this battle, the problem of the current shortage of manpower in the Liang Mansion has also been exposed. Therefore, I decided to expand the part. You soldiers who are only responsible for combat are regular soldiers, and you can get them by enlisting in the army. For military fields, taxes will be halved. The number of members of a team will be increased to 100 people, with one team leader and two team deputy. Five subordinates will have a team, and a team leader will be set; ten people will be set up as a team leader.”

These words immediately It made Sun Jiao excited.

If the manpower is increased, wouldn’t he, the former corps commander, want to push the boat and be promoted to the post?

Liang Feng continued: “In addition, two teams of troops will be expanded to serve as auxiliary soldiers. You can farm on weekdays and assist you in combat during wartime. You can receive food and wages from the army. One team of main soldiers and two teams of auxiliary soldiers form a battalion, with one battalion commander. All officers above the commander are officers. All officers can receive different military fields according to their rank. The battalion commander is 100 mu, the captain is 50 mu, and the leader is 20 mu.”

Now let alone Sun Jiao, even the others They were all breathing quickly.

Those of them who have participated in battles and won third-class military merits, are they all likely to be promoted to officers?

If you have an official title, wouldn’t you have several times more acres?

Ten acres of land can support a family of three without paying taxes. If it is 20 or 50 acres, is it not a landlord who can support maids and tenants?

“This battalion is called the ‘Brave Camp’. There is a cloud in “Six Tao”: there are those who are brave, daring to die, and happy to be injured. |Those who are violent, gather as a pawn, and are called ‘Shi Chen’; those who have a long sword of relatives and martial arts, gather as a pawn, and they are called ‘scholars of bravery’. I don’t want to be willing to take risks. The fanatic of the blade is not a lone army relying solely on courage, but a brave and strong soldier who can beat the drums together and keep the guns in disorder. You are all selected in the army, and you are the sharp blade for me to defend my homeland. Remember your camp No, if you don’t have the courage to be brave, you don’t deserve to be the main soldier of the Brave Camp!”

Speaking of which, Liang Feng took two things from the silver plate on the high case, and said solemnly, “Yi Yan.”

“This subordinate is here!” Yi Yan took a step forward and knelt down in front of Liang Feng on one knee.

“This is the flag and the military merit book of the ‘Yongrui Camp’. The flag is the soul of the army. The flag is in the establishment, and the flag is destroyed when the establishment is destroyed. The military merit book is the root of the army. Now, I’ll give you these two things. May you take charge of this camp and you won’t be imperiled in a hundred battles!”

“My subordinates will live up to the master’s trust!”

Afterwards, he got up and walked to the point of commander’s stage, showing his hand and fluttering the flag.

“Your Majesty is mighty! Brave and brave are victorious!”

I saw the word “Courageous” embroidered in the center of the flag, with a red bottom gold thread, shining brightly in the sun.

Everyone shouted: “The lord is mighty! Brave and victorious!”

The voices were so loud that it spread all over the Liangfu mansion and mansion inside the wall, and the shacks where the refugees temporarily lived outside the wall, echoing endlessly in the more distant valleys.