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Chapter 206 0203 [Celebration Banquet! 】

"The county magistrate!"

After receiving the notice, Zhang He hurriedly walked out of the tent and responded with clasped fists.

Han Zhen nodded slightly and asked casually: "How are the six hundred new recruits doing?"

Of the more than 600 prisoners of war from the Ganchi Army who surrendered a while ago, only [-] were selected who were tall, strong, and brave. The remaining [-] people were organized into auxiliary troops and placed in the naval barracks.

Zhang He answered truthfully: "According to the order of the county magistrate, 600 people were dispersed and divided into various squads in the army. Now most of them have adapted to military life and integrated into the squads."

The army is a big millstone, especially an army like the Qingzhou Army that is pure and has a strong atmosphere.

No matter what kind of monster they are, once they arrive, they will be quickly assimilated involuntarily.

"Oh?"

Han Zhen raised his eyebrows: "I heard what you mean, there are still some people who haven't adapted?"

"There are indeed a few thorns in the side who are disobedient to discipline and are still in the solitary room. I believe they will become more honest after they are released from the solitary room!"

Speaking of the solitary room, a hint of imperceptible fear flashed in Zhang He's eyes.

Although he has not been imprisoned, there are people in the army who have been.

Liu Qi must be awesome. When he first came to the military camp, he was a little bully who was fearless. Even if he was beaten up by Han Zhen, he could still smile playfully with them with a pig's head on his head.

But after being held in confinement for two days, when I came out, my legs were weak and I needed help when walking.

It took several days to fully recover.

Since then, Liu Qi has been more honest than anyone else.

Nowadays, there is a private warning among the Qingzhou army that they would rather receive twenty military sticks than be imprisoned for two days.

The confinement sounds like nothing. No one disturbs me. I sleep for two days and it passes quickly.

But only those who have truly experienced it understand how painful it is.

In the dark, cramped room, there was no light or sound. I couldn't stand upright or sit firmly. The only thing I could hear was my own heartbeat.

Humans are social creatures and are accustomed to talking and interacting with others, and are also accustomed to listening to various sounds. When a person is suddenly separated from any sensory stimulation from the outside world, he will involuntarily have auditory hallucinations and hallucinations, and that kind of pain and suffering. , making every minute and every second become extremely long, and it is truly like a year.

If kept for too long, it can even cause permanent and irreversible damage to the brain.

Therefore, the maximum confinement time set by Han Zhen is seven days.

Beyond this time, soldiers will have mental problems.

Han Zhen asked again: "Where is the auxiliary army?"

Zhang He answered truthfully: "Although the auxiliary army is newly built and they are all brave troops, it went extremely smoothly."

It's hard not to think it's going well. The toughest and bravest among the prisoners of war have been singled out.

The remaining people are relatively honest and are not difficult to manage.

"Not bad!"

Han Zhen nodded with satisfaction, put his hands behind his back, and came to the barracks warehouse.

In the warehouse, the accountants and scribes are preparing in advance to distribute the rewards when the victorious soldiers return.

This time was different from the past, as the rewards distributed amounted to 60 to [-] yuan.

Not only the 1 Qingzhou Army, but also more than [-] armed guards and Zhen Haijun participated in the war.

Liu Qi assured them that all participants in the war would be rewarded, and an additional reward of four strings would be given for the first level of beheading.

This reward money must not be saved, it must be distributed.

This is just the reward money. Taking into account the losses of food, grass, baggage and other supplies during this dispatch, the money spent is as high as millions.

Otherwise, once the cannon goes off, there will be a thousand taels of gold.

Money is what fights.

This was just a military deployment of more than [-] people, and Yidu was very close to Shouguang, so the food loss on the road was almost negligible.

If there were 10 people, an expedition spanning hundreds or thousands of miles would cost at least tens of millions of dollars.

The biggest consumer in a war is food.

In fact, after arriving on the battlefield, soldiers did not consume much food.

The real place where food is consumed is during transportation.

When a cart of grain is transported to a battlefield thousands of miles away, people eat horses' chews along the way. At least ten carts of grain must be eaten.

Of course, the ancients were not that stupid. When a large army went on an expedition, they would basically plan in advance the route to transport food to the nearest location.

For example, last year when Zhao and Song invaded the Northern Liao Kingdom, food was collected from Shandong, Hebei, Shanxi, and Hedong.

But even so, when one cart of food was transported to the front line, it took five carts.

Therefore, a military battle involving 10 people would only cost tens of millions of dollars.

However, Zhao Song's annual tax revenue was only 6000 to [-] million yuan.

Fortunately, Han Zhen gained a lot from his use of troops against Zhang Wanxian. In addition to taking Shouguang and Changle counties into his pocket, he also seized nearly 80 yuan in money.

Part of this money is the property of wealthy businessmen in the two counties, and part of it is the money collected by the county government.

Although Zhang Wanxian grabbed the money, he had nowhere to use it.

Because no one dared to do business with them, they could only stay and watch, which ended up giving Han Zhen an advantage.

Of course, Han Zhen did not ask Nie Dong to transport all of the 80 guan back. Instead, he kept 20 guan in the treasury of Shouguang and Changle counties as public funds.

……

afternoon.

The three cavalrymen walked along the loess road and headed straight for the military camp.

After verifying their identity, the cavalry was able to enter the military camp and report to Han Zhen.

"Reporting to the county magistrate, the army led by Nie Du has entered the boundaries of the county city, less than ten miles away from the military camp!"

Hearing this, Han Zhen said with a smile: "You have worked hard, go and rest first, and wait for the army to return to camp, and you can reward yourself with food and wine!"

In fact, Han Zhen didn't need to say it, these three cavalrymen already knew about it.

Just because the entire military camp was filled with a strong aroma of meat, and looking at the countless wine jars placed on the school grounds, how could you not know it.

"Yes!"

The three cavalrymen answered with clasped fists, and then went to rest happily.

The ten-mile journey takes only half an hour on horseback and half an hour on foot at most.

But the army travels much slower.

After waiting for more than two hours, until the sun gradually set, we saw the vanguard of the army.

Liu Qi was riding on a walking horse, high-spirited.

This guy didn't know where he got a white cloak. The shiny fish scale armor on his body reflected dazzling light under the setting sun. Paired with the white cloak swaying in the wind, he looked very coquettish.

Seeing this scene, Zhang He, who accompanied Han Zhen to welcome the army, was a little dumbfounded.

Han Zhen was also a little speechless, but Liu Qi's character was like this, he was a deep middle school patient.

At this moment, I don’t know if I am cosplaying Xue Rengui or Li Cunxiao.

Leading the cavalry battalion all the way to the gate of the military camp, Liu Qi shouted loudly: "Dismount!"

Whoa!

More than five hundred cavalrymen turned over and dismounted in neat movements.

Liu Qi took a step forward, bowed and clasped his fists, saying: "I have met the county magistrate, Liu Qi is lucky to have lived up to his command!"

Looking around the cavalry camp and quickly counting the number of people in his mind, Han Zhen couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, the casualties were very small.

These cavalrymen are his treasures. It takes a lot of money and energy to train a cavalryman. Losing one of them makes him feel sad.

Thinking of this, Han Zhen patted his shoulder heavily and said with a smile: "You did a good job this time, you didn't let me down!"

Although he did not go to the battlefield in person, the battle reports were accurate.Although Nie Dong was the commander of the capital this time, it was Liu Qi who dominated the battlefield.

Whether it was subduing the armed guards or setting up the battle, including arranging an ambush in advance to cut off Zhang Wanxian's retreat, he highlighted a person who was steady but surprising, well-organized and sophisticated, unlike a newcomer who had just entered the battlefield.

I have to say, talent is something I really can’t envy.

"hey-hey!"

After being praised by Han Zhen, Liu Qi couldn't help but grin.

Seeing this, Han Zhen couldn't help but joked: "The cook in the army specially left a pig for you, waiting for you to kill it."

"Really?"

Liu Qi's eyes suddenly lit up.

Everyone has their own preferences.

For example, Zhao Ting loves money, Liu Mi is delicious, Han Zhen loves people...

Liu Qi has a unique hobby. He likes to kill pigs.

Every time when the soldiers had a meal of meat every three days, the happiest person was Liu Qi.

After Liu Qi was settled, Han Zhen looked at the soldiers in the cavalry camp and said loudly: "We are going to fight. Brothers, thank you for your hard work. We have prepared wine and meat in the army. You can go back to the barracks first to take off your armor and rest. I will have a good time later." Have a drink!”

"Thank you magistrate!"

The cavalrymen all looked excited and shouted to the sky at the top of their lungs.

Sure enough, the county magistrate never let them down.

As long as you practice hard and fight to the death, you don't have to worry about the rest. There will be no shortage of salary, rewards, food and wine.

After waiting for a while, the army led by Nie Dong arrived.

Nine hundred Qingzhou soldiers, 2 armed guards, more than [-] naval forces, plus [-] prisoners of war from the Ganchi Army, nearly [-] people, marched towards the military camp in a mighty manner.

Compared with the majestic Qingzhou Army, the Wuwei Army has a complicated atmosphere from top to bottom.

They didn't know it before and thought Liu Qi and others were government soldiers. Later they captured Changle. Only when they were about to go back did they realize they were rebels.

But even though they knew they were rebels, none of the generals in the armed guards dared to act rashly.

After this battle, the Qingzhou Army's powerful strength made them tremble.

What's more, there are [-] heavy armored cavalry under Liu Qi.

At this moment, the soldiers of the Wuwei Army were feeling uneasy.

Marquises such as Huang Kai were worried about their own lives and futures, not knowing how these rebels would treat them.

The top soldiers were thinking about whether the rewards promised by Liu Dutong would be paid to them truthfully?

The ass decides the head!

The big-headed soldiers don't worry about their own safety. They just disarm and return to the fields and go back to farming.

Anyway, I didn't have enough to eat or wear warm clothes in the Wuwei Army before.

"Meet the county magistrate!"

Nie Dong turned over and dismounted, and saluted with clasped fists respectfully.

Han Zhen said with a smile: "Okay, this battle was fought beautifully, and the majesty of our Qingzhou Army was not reduced. I will mark your contribution!"

Nie Dong said humbly: "I don't dare to take credit for my humble position. It's all thanks to the county magistrate's skill in using troops and his commanding ability!"

"A plan is a plan, and actual combat is actual combat. They cannot be confused. In our Qingzhou Army, there are not so many twists and turns. A meritorious service is a meritorious service!"

After Han Zhen finished speaking, he looked at the [-] Qingzhou Army and said loudly: "Thank you for your hard work, officers and men. The food and wine in the army are ready. Let's drink as much as you want tonight!"

"Thank you magistrate!"

The officers and soldiers of the Qingzhou Army shouted loudly and smiled happily.

After calming the officers and men of the Qingzhou Army, Han Zhen looked past the crowd and landed on the Wuwei Army.

After glancing around, he slowly said: "We are rebels!"

The soldiers of the Armed Guards did not react much, as they had known about it for a long time.

Immediately afterwards, Han Zhen spoke again: "Liu Qi and Battalion Commander Liu's previous promise is still valid. All soldiers participating in the battle will be rewarded, including one level of beheading and four more rewards!"

Whoa!

At this moment, more than [-] armed guards suddenly burst into cheers.

Great, there is actually a reward!
As for them being rebels...

who cares?
Is it possible that the imperial court will reward Qiu Bafa like them?
"quiet!"

Han Zhen let out a loud shout.

The originally noisy Wuwei Army immediately became quiet.

Han Zhen looked at Huang Kai and others and said the third sentence: "Yu Chaohuan and Luo Sha are now on errands under me, and I won't do anything to you!"

call!
Hearing this, Huang Kai and other princes could not help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Three concise and clear sentences comforted the Wuwei Army from top to bottom.

The middle-level generals like Du Yuhou were not in danger, and the lower-level soldiers were rewarded with rewards. Everyone was happy.

Han Zhen had a clear view of the reaction of the Wuwei Army. He couldn't help but smile at the corner of his mouth, and said generously: "You are also waiting for a part of today's celebration banquet. Let's go to the military camp!"

Hearing that they could also drink wine and eat meat, these top soldiers of the armed guards couldn't believe it, and they were immediately overjoyed.

How can this be a rebel? This is simply my own father!
As the army completely entered the barracks, the two tall and heavy doors slowly closed.

After returning to the military camp, Han Zhen first arranged for the prisoners of the Ganchi Army to eat, and then arranged for soldiers to guard them.

The remaining people, including the armed guards, all gathered on the school grounds.

Standing on the high platform, looking at the dense soldiers below, Han Zhen raised his wine glass and shouted: "Everyone, drink to win!"

"Drink wins!"

More than 1 soldiers raised their glasses together and shouted loudly, with overwhelming momentum!

After a glass of wine, Han Zhen stopped talking nonsense and said: "This great victory is all thanks to the soldiers, drink wine and eat meat!"

This time is not suitable for long speeches.

Everyone fought desperately and worked hard for so many days. They just wanted to drink and eat meat.

Sure enough, everyone in the Wuwei Army only felt that Han Zhen was reasonable, and their favorable impressions became even greater.

Rebels?

Damn those rebels!

For a time, the entire military camp fell into a carnival.

If you have enough wine and meat, you will have enough food!
The soldiers of the Qingzhou Army had seen the world and had one meal of meat every three days, so after eating a few pieces of meat, they gathered together in twos and threes with wine glasses, chatting and venting their frustrations.

On the other hand, those in the armed guards and the Zhenjun army only had gruel on weekdays. The last time they ate meat could be calculated in years.

Therefore, these people are like starving ghosts reincarnated, stuffing stew and shortbread into their mouths.

On the high platform, Han Zhen played with his wine glass and asked: "Are there any good talents in the Wuwei Army?"

Zhen Haijun is a bunch of beggars and refugees who are not even qualified to be an auxiliary army. They will be completely disbanded and released into the fields.

In comparison, the Wuwei Army as the Forbidden Army is slightly better. They are picky and picky, and there are still useful generals.

Liu Qi held a chicken leg in his mouth and replied: "There is one."

"Who?"

Han Zhen became interested and asked.

"This man's name is Huang Kai, and he is the Marquis of Yu, the capital of Zuoying. Zhang Wanxian was killed by this man!"

After swallowing the chicken drumstick in his mouth, Liu Qi continued: "Although Huang Kai is a bit stupid, he is a fierce general with extraordinary martial arts skills. He is not afraid of death in battle and is brave. After training him, he will be able to do it in the future. Maybe I can stand alone.”

Han Zhen nodded and wrote down the name Huang Kai in his mind.

(End of this chapter)