Rebirth of the eldest daughter

Chapter 372: This king was tricked!

After all the people returned home safely, the Bai family and the soldiers set foot on the road back to the city.

Bai Mingwei asked Wei Xiao to gather all the soldiers and wait outside the north gate of Qiang City. After she sent her sisters-in-law back, she took Yu Jiao, Bai Xiuying, Xiao Chuanyi, Liu Yao and Wei Xiao to the north gate. Outside the city gate.

When they arrived, tens of thousands of soldiers lined up in square formations and stood under the city with bated breath.

Under the feet of the soldiers was freshly turned soil, where large pits had been dug and the bones of Beiyan soldiers were buried.

This is Bai Mingwei's decision. She just wants to tell the people of Beiyan that if they dare to invade the south again in the future, they must first step over the burial place of their companions!

She also wants to tell everyone that this is the result of attacking Dongling!
Bai Mingwei held Xiao Chuanyi's hand and stood on the high city wall, looking at her companions who had fought alongside her. She spoke slowly, but her voice was particularly powerful.

"In recent days, post-war pensions have been handled very well. The soldiers' relics and pension coins have been sent back one after another, and the meritorious soldiers who have performed well have also received the rewards they deserve."

"I believe you are looking forward to getting in touch with your family, but today I have an important announcement to make to you."

After a pause, Bai Mingwei continued:
"Just before we recaptured the first city, our Lieutenant General Jiang sneaked into Beiyan with five hundred brothers and obtained a large amount of wealth from the rich and unkind nobles of Beiyan."

"But because they couldn't bring it back to Yao City at that time, they hid it in the mountains near Qiang City and have not been retrieved until now."

"This is something they earned with their lives, but Vice General Jiang and his brothers who came back alive gave these treasures to me for disposal."

"After taking into account the expenses of organizing teams to send letters home and additional compensation for the sacrificed and disabled soldiers after the war, there is still a considerable amount left."

"After our discussion, I plan to use all this extra money on the soldiers to reward them for their hard work in protecting their homes and country!"

As soon as these words came out, all the soldiers couldn't help but boil.

Although they are full of passion for serving the country, some of them still have wives, children and mothers to support in their hometowns, and some older people also have to consider what they will do after they retire.

They need money.

And they also knew that the court could not give them much.

Whether it is military supplies, food and grass, pensions for casualties after the war, or money to reward meritorious soldiers, the Bai family has always been subsidizing it, otherwise everyone would only get a few cents.

Now that Miss Bai has spoken, she wants to reward them with another sum of money. How can this not make them happy?
Liu Yao looked at her in horror: "Bai Mingwei, you are crazy. If your father knows that you will not confiscate this money, he will definitely punish you."

Bai Mingwei looked at Liu Yao, with a sense of confidence that no one could ignore: "When Brother Jiang led the people to get this money, they were not Bai Jiajun. Why did they need to hand over the money they earned to the national treasury?" Confiscation?”

"Since they gave me this money, what I do with it is my business. Your Majesty will never come to steal my money, right?"

Liu Yao was frightened when he saw that look.

He quickly said: "In this case, there is really no need to hand it over."

Bai Mingwei saluted Liu Yao: "Your Highness understands the righteousness, I admire you!"

Liu Yao frowned and suddenly became furious: "Bai Mingwei, are you cheating on me?"

Didn't you trick him Liu Yao?

Although logically speaking, this money does not need to be handed over, Emperor Yuan Zhen has always been unreasonable.

If he knew that there were millions of taels that could fill the national treasury, but were divided up by Bai Mingwei among the soldiers, he would not be so angry that he jumped up and stabbed Bai Mingwei ninety-nine times eighty-one times.

But it's different with Liu Yao's words.Liu Yao personally admitted that the money did not need to be handed over, which showed the attitude of the royal family behind him.

No matter how angry Emperor Yuanzhen was, he could only beat his son behind closed doors. He could never do something that would slap himself in the face and chill the hearts of his soldiers.

You must know that this emperor likes to seek fame and reputation most. In front of everyone, he will only say that this is what he instructed his son to say, in order to gain a virtuous reputation.

When Liu Yao saw Bai Mingwei not paying attention to him, he was so angry that he wanted to curse, but when he saw Xiao Chuanyi's admiring look, he stopped what he was about to say.

Bai Xiuying took the opportunity to say: "Your Majesty Ninth Prince, look how happy the soldiers are? You have done something extraordinary!"

Liu Yao raised the corners of his lips: "That's right, I have always been so wise."

After tricking Liu Yao, Bai Mingwei continued: "I have decided that all those over fifty, those who are unwell, and those who are disabled can receive generous amounts of silver and return home! The remaining silver will be used to increase the number of soldiers. Military pay.”

As soon as these words came out, it was like pouring cold water into a hot oil pan, and the atmosphere boiled again.

Liu Yao jumped up again and lowered his voice: "Bai Mingwei, are you crazy again? You have no right to decide whether soldiers are discharged or not!"

Bai Ming raised his lips slightly: "I don't know anything else. I only know that when the late emperor was there, there was such a reward. Soldiers who could no longer serve the country due to age or physical reasons were allowed to retire and return home."

"It's just that it was later changed by Qin Fengye. It was stipulated that the decision of all officers and soldiers must be reported to his younger brother, the Minister of War, and decided by his younger brother."

"In my heart, the rules set by the late emperor are more important than the words of his Grand Master Qin. What do you think, Your Highness?"

Liu Yao was instantly alert: "Don't cheat me."

Bai Mingwei didn't talk to Liu Yao anymore. Now she is no longer Bai Mingwei, the legitimate daughter of the aristocratic family. She is the true leader of the Bai family army.

She decides whether to keep her soldiers or not.

Even if Emperor Yuan Zhen wanted to talk about this matter, she would have thousands of ways to deal with it, leaving them speechless.

From now on, she will never tie her hands and endure injustice again and again.

She is responsible for the soldiers of the Bai family army!Fight for these brothers who have gone through life and death and get everything they deserve.

This episode passed quickly, and Bai Mingwei continued: "Of course, you can apply for retirement voluntarily and it is not compulsory."

"If you want to stay in the army, then stay and continue to fulfill our duties as soldiers with me, Bai Mingwei."

"If you want to leave, I will give you enough reward to ensure that you can live the rest of your life peacefully without suffering the pain of hunger and wandering."

This is a grace, and the meaning of grace is to please those who receive it.

Some people have no relatives or friends, and at least they have comrades in the army who treat them with sincerity. If they are unwilling to leave, Bai Mingwei will not force them, and will naturally allow them to stay.

If they feel that it's time to retire after success, Bai Mingwei will give them enough money to ensure that they can live comfortably after returning home.

Although they cannot be guaranteed to have enough food and clothing, at least they will have money to buy real estate and land after returning home.

At this time, a veteran suddenly knelt down and said: "Miss Bai, I want to return home, but I can't bear to leave these brothers who have been through life and death..."

He still has the strength, he can still fight, but if he leaves, Miss Bai will have one less helper. How can he leave peacefully?

(End of this chapter)