Late Tang Dynasty: I

Chapter 44

Wannian County Government
The smoke of the war has cleared, and it is a dilapidated scene.

Most of the three-entry government offices and official pavilions, together with the surrounding auxiliary buildings and public walls, were burned down, and there were not a single ten of the surrounding houses.

There are many traces of knives and axes on the wall. It can be imagined that the battle was fierce at that time.

The name of Shenwei Army Sandu is deeply engraved in Li Ye's heart.

This is the original team of the Shence Army, the army formed.

The right servant of the Ministry of War said to Yun: "The victory against Li Maozhen, I think this is the first achievement of the three capitals of the Shenwei Army. In Wannian County, they restrained Li Maozhen's more than [-] troops and killed more than [-] enemy soldiers. The enemy's morale is very high. fell, and the morale of our army increased greatly."

Li Ye nodded and said: "It's not just that, regardless of the military exploits, this army has protected the people for tens of thousands of years!"

Wang Xingyu was also in the team. He didn't know much about the battle in Wannian County, but hearing the results of the battle, it felt particularly incredible.

Defending the city with more than a thousand soldiers and horses, against Li Maozhen's more than ten thousand cavalry, let alone being undefeated, he can kill three thousand, this...

He wanted to see who actually created the miracle, did he have three heads and six arms?

"Is Commander Du feeling better?"

Tian Xin, the inner servant, said: "Your Majesty, someone has come from the imperial hospital, and the medicine has been given, and the servants have been waiting on him day and night, and he is now fully recovered."

Li Ye nodded. The situation was definitely settled. He immediately looked at the heroes of the three capitals of the Wannian Shenwei Army. There were more than [-] people, and the remaining were less than [-]. Because the wounds were not treated properly, the next day Another twenty or so left.

There are more than 180 people left, and they are all treasures of Datang.Especially Du Chongwei, Li Ye was taken aback when he heard the name.

Good guy, five generations of famous generals, Shi Jingtang's brother-in-law, but the time is not right, what year is it now, Shi Jingtang is probably not a tadpole now, maybe he has the same name.

Li Ye naturally attaches great importance to veterans who have survived many battles.

"Go, take a look!"

Nancheng of Wannian County is mostly rich households. Because it is not in the center of the battle, the damage will not be great. The government requisitioned [-] households in Xing'an Street to accommodate these wounded and sick. The common people also know that these soldiers protected them. I would like to, and the government also made up the money.

In a family surnamed Hu, Du Chongwei could already stand up. The knife wound on his body was not serious, but mainly burns. There was a piece on his leg, and a piece on his left cheek connected to his arm was more serious, which was stained by fierce fire oil.

As soon as Li Ye entered, he saw Du Chongwei, Fang Rang and others standing and waiting.

He hurried forward and said: "The general should rest and recuperate, why be so polite." Then he said to the eunuch on the side: "I let you serve with your heart, how can you neglect, go to the army tent to get ten army sticks, and improve your memory. .”

Du Chongwei hurriedly said: "It has nothing to do with angels, the last general is already well, and he insists on welcoming His Majesty."

Li Ye said: "General Meng Lang is dead, you should put the most importance on maintaining your health. Today is a cool and windy day. If you feel the wind and evil in this shape, the country will lose its pillars, and I will miss the humerus!"

"His Majesty……"

Du Chongwei's eyes filled with tears, this is the third time His Majesty has visited him, how can an emperor value being a soldier so much.

Wang Xingyu on the side also sighed, secretly thinking that although His Majesty the Emperor is young, he is also skilled in buying people's hearts.

Liu Chongwang and the others just felt that His Majesty cherished talents and favored soldiers with meritorious service.

And Wang Xingyu was leading the troops, so he naturally knew that the emperor was buying horse bones, otherwise why would he bring a large group of people, the commanders of the guards in the army, all the commanders and envoys came.

Not just to show these people that His Majesty the Emperor is not mean and ungrateful.

Wang Xingyu thinks he can do this move.

"I have discussed with the ministers that the imperial court will set up a monument to the west of Wannian, and I will engrave the names of all your soldiers on it. I will make you respected by all people and generations!"

"His Majesty……"

Li Ye waved his hand to signal Du Chongwei, Fang Rang waited for him to finish speaking.

"I will also build a hall to enshrine the spirit plaques of the fallen soldiers, and set up a stele of loyalty to the Tang Dynasty. As long as the Tang Dynasty is still there, these heroes will be enshrined in four seasons and enjoy the incense forever."

After Li Ye finished speaking, the soldiers behind him also looked solemn.

It's worth it.

A soldier begs for life on the edge of a sword, and no one wants to become a lonely ghost after death.
Du Chongwei couldn't hold back anymore, he didn't care about the stretching pain of his body, and wanted to kneel down, how could he be made to kneel down at this time, the above words were all false, and the next thing was real, supported Du Chongwei Let Neng go on to say:
"I can't bear it. The imperial court has formulated regulations to comfort all soldiers who were killed or disabled in battle. In addition to the pension money, if there are old people and children in the family, I will also send each person five hundred texts, food and silk every month. The imperial court will arrange for children to study. , writing, becoming a talent, the imperial court intends to use officials, and all martyrs and military members are given priority... think it is custom-made."

The grace to the dead and disabled soldiers is not only for the living. The atmosphere in the army of the late Tang and Five Dynasties was extremely bad. The reason is greed and habit. Of course, one of them is very important.

Soldiers have no sense of security, there is no stable regime and pension system is the key.

In today's world, if a soldier dies in battle and his family has no other men, it is often very miserable. Therefore, there are rewards for fighting money, and they don't fight if they don't have money. There are even a few people who kill chief officials in riots.

After all, in this world, if you leave some money for self-defense at home, you will be less concerned about dying in battle.

"Your Majesty's move will save both face and heart. He will have no selfish worries, and the soldiers will have no family to care for. It will be the end of death."

Wang Xingyu sighed, this can only be done by the imperial court. Local feudal towns are very difficult. First, they have no such financial resources. can continue.

In the camp of the Zuolongwu army, the announcement of the reward has been posted.

"Every school in the front guard will reward ten guan, shield soldiers will add two guan, other schools in the front guard will reward five guan, each school in the middle army and rear army will reward each person with one guan, and the dead soldiers will receive [-] guan in compensation. Check the family members, there are old and young people, those who are supported by the court, and disabled soldiers..."

Zuo Yulin was an experiment site. In this battle, the Zuo Yulin army had been stationed on Chengbei Avenue to guard against Wang Xingyu, but did not pick up the station. Compared with the soldiers in front, the risk was naturally much smaller.

The reward for soldiers is only one guan, and the reward for the soldiers of Youlongwuwei who take over the battle is ten guan.

The more effort you put in, the greater the risk, and the more money you will be rewarded. This is the court's principle.

The wind-seeker returns.

"Your Majesty, some people said that the court was unfair, but most of them accepted it. There was no cascade of riots in the barracks. Most of the soldiers of the Habayashi Army just resented that they didn't get a battle this time, otherwise they could have been divided into dozens."

Compared with the past, there are fewer two rewards for one battle. During Emperor Xizong's reign, even if he was defeated, one person could earn three or four rewards.

Now there is a lot less, of course, those who survived the front line are all beaming with joy, especially the shield soldiers, twelve guan, nearly two years of military pay, which is a lot of money.

"Feng Er, with so many rewards, go back and let your mother tell you about a daughter-in-law."

"Isn't that right, Brother Feng, our aunt's family has a girl, she's fifteen, and she's very pretty, do you want to be a matchmaker?"

"Feng Er, don't listen to Erhe. I've seen the daughter of his aunt's house. She looks skinny. To find a daughter-in-law, you have to find someone with a big butt..."

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Li Ye returned to Chang'an with the great victory Yu Wei. Counting the days, Zhang Chengye should have arrived in Hanzhong, and Zoubao should be in Chang'an soon. I don't know how the situation in central Sichuan is. If we can make nails in Langzhou, Jiange, and Baozhou this time , Keeping the passage into Shu is a great achievement.

"The book tells Zhang Chengye that the general idea is as follows: The imperial court has recovered Fengxiang and Pingning, and Guanzhong has no major enemies except Han Jian.

Reiterating the key points of the Duke’s trip to Shu, first, to stabilize the oblique line, Jiange, Langzhou, and the passage to Shu must be ensured, this is the key.

Second, stabilize the situation in Dongchuan and Xichuan, and keep each vassal on its own.

Thirdly, Dong, Xichuan, Shannanxidao states and counties are urging taxes, and all grain and grass do not need to be transported back to Chang'an.

Fourth, recruit troops according to the opportunity, and recruit soldiers and horses from the Eight Capitals depending on money and food.

Fifth, if Wang Jian is not dispatched by the imperial court, he should adapt to the situation, remember that he must not fight provocatively, and should focus on repelling. "

(End of this chapter)