Steel Dynasty - Chapter 1024

[Chapter 1016 Divide]

In the dim light, Lei Ming’s expression changed with the light.

Standing up and looking at the dark night outside, he said: “I was planning to announce this matter tomorrow. Since you mentioned it tonight, I will tell you directly. This attack on the Australian Emperor has given us some benefits. If you want to turn your profits from this war into land, I can promise it to you.”

Shi Yanjun was overjoyed and said loudly: “Long live my emperor, long live, long live, commander, you must give it .

“My piece of fertile land.”

“Of course, but there is one thing. The Australian Land Cabinet has set the price. If the land you want is too big, I am afraid that in addition to the money allocated this time, you will have to spend some money to fill it.

“Of course there is no problem.”

Shi

Yanjun said cheerfully. During the last Guandong War, he was allocated a piece of land of 300 acres and bought slaves to cultivate the land. Over the years, he made a total of money from the land. Three hundred golden dragons.

Now he is planning to sell the land in Guandong and use all his savings to buy manors and ranches here. When sorting out the information, he took a fancy to this place.

Because he discovered the profit of wool in it, and now with the development of imperial industry, the demand for wool is also increasing, and it is important to take the lead.

Looking at Shi Yanjun’s excited face, Lei Ming frowned and reminded: “The emperor has given us full favors, but this does not mean that we can do whatever we want. It is precisely because he is worried that the generals in the army will use their private power to do whatever they want in the occupied areas that the emperor did this this time. A little power has been opened to us, and the emperor’s request has not changed. Generals and officials are not allowed to do business. Fighting is our duty, so you don’t waste too much energy on this matter. Do you understand?”

Shi Yanjun regained his composure. , he said: “Don’t worry, Commander, I won’t do anything random.”

“Well, you go back and prepare to enact slavery in Wales.” Lei Ming said.

Watching Shi Yanjun leave, Lei Ming frowned. In his position, he was no longer thinking only about fighting, but also about the construction of the army.

Although the imperial court stipulated that generals and officials could not engage in business, there was no way to restrict their family members and relatives from doing business. After all, one could not let other aunts and uncles starve to death just because one person became an official.

Therefore, facing this situation, the cabinet can only issue regulations to restrict relatives’ business operations and minimize the involvement of generals and officials. It is just that there are policies from above and countermeasures from below.

In the development of the empire over the years, it was inevitable that officials and generals would use their influence to make the people around them rich.

There are many cases of this phenomenon in the military, such as the Kanto War.

After occupying this huge piece of land, the imperial court urgently needed the people in the pass to move there and actually control the east of the pass, so it adopted a large number of methods to reward meritorious officials.

As a result, many generals and soldiers obtained large amounts of land in Kanto, and they purchased slaves to operate these lands, thus making Kanto gradually prosperous in just a few years.

Although this was exactly what the court wanted, in the process it was inevitable that generals would use their rights to obtain fertile land. For this reason, the court specially dealt with a group of people.

Now the Australian meat falls on the head of the Southeast Military Region. For the generals, this is a piece of fat. But as the commander of the military region, this is nothing more than a trouble for him. If he does not handle it properly, he may be punished. Impeachment of political opponents.

Now, all eyes in the empire are staring at him. After all, many people want to remove him from the position of commander.

“Hey, I really wish I could go back to the time when I was still a big-headed soldier.”

Lei Ming sighed. His warning to Shi Yanjun just now was for his own good. He didn’t want his brother who followed him in the north and south to make mistakes.

But this time he didn’t say anything, because the emperor’s instructions to him were very loose and gave him full rights to allocate land. Australia was too big to be divided by the empire.

Therefore, he was also thinking about whether he should be more relaxed this time. He knew Shi Yanjun’s character. If he took the initiative, there must be other generals behind it. If this involves the interests of most people, he would have to weigh it.

While he was thinking, Shi Yanjun also returned to his residence. As soon as he entered, the brigade commander, regimental commander, and camp commander from the army gathered around him.

“Division commander, what did the commander say?” Brigade Commander Gao Shunyi asked.

“The emperor seems to have given the commander some authority. Everyone should be able to taste the benefits this time.” Shi Yanjun said with a smile.

When the generals heard this, they immediately became happy. Gao Shunyi said: “Commander, you have to take care of the brothers this time. When we were in Guandong, Riesling gave all the favors to Luo Xin, and they allotted most of the fertile land. , we are all idiots. This time our Southeast Military Region occupies the whole of Australia. Don’t give this privilege to outsiders. “

“I have no say in this. The commander just warned me and asked me to restrain myself .”

I can see what everyone is thinking. Our commander is from a humble background. He is not someone who has followed the emperor from the beginning like Commander Lu, nor does he have a backing like Luo Xin. You should try not to cause more trouble for the commander.”

He paused .

, he continued: “Besides, the commander will not let us suffer. You should keep your hearts in your stomach. What is yours is yours, and it is not yours. It is useless if you stretch your neck.”

Gao Shunyi was a little dissatisfied .

, he said: “The commander is too cowardly. What are you afraid of? If anyone dares to make irresponsible remarks on this matter and give us little shoes, I, Gao Shunyi, will lead someone to shoot him.”

Shi Yanjun’s face changed, and he Said: “Shut up, if the commander finds out, you will have to shed your skin even if you don’t die. From now on, no one should mention the land, otherwise don’t blame me for turning against me.”

All the generals sighed, but after Shi Yan With Jun’s stern eyes, they turned around and went back.

After sending his subordinates away, Shi Yanjun breathed a sigh of relief. In fact, he was also in a dilemma. The generals and soldiers fought bravely in this battle. The biggest factor that motivated them was that they could be the first to carve up Australia’s high-quality land.

Because of this, the generals would come to ask him after the war was over. If the matter was not handled properly in the end, it would be a blow to the confidence of the soldiers.

“Riesling, you are an excellent general, but you don’t understand people’s hearts.” Shi Yanjun sighed slightly. Who would be willing to sacrifice his life if he did not protect the interests of his generals?

Looking at the Governor’s Mansion, which was still lit with lights, Shi Yanjun sat down at the table, then took out his pen and began to formulate the matter of slavery.

Now they occupy Australia, but it will take a long time before the imperial court appoints officials to come here. During this time, they can only manage it on their behalf.

Early the next morning, Shi Yanjun handed over the slavery bill that had been prepared most of the night to Lei Ming.

After glancing at the content above, Lei Ming nodded. He did not mention the slaves but said: “I thought about it all night and decided to give you a piece of fertile land.”

Shi Yanjun was dumbfounded when he heard this. His commander Has the officer finally come to his senses?

(End of chapter)