Dawn of the Empire

Chapter 341 Affecting the Account (6)

"There is no distinction between high and low, and you don't worry about the few but the unevenness?" Li Sihai repeated Zhao De's words playfully, "This sounds good, but it is really wrong in practice. Ping, then why recruit talented people, who would be willing to contribute to the public? Our dynasty established a system of thirteen military merit promotions, just to clarify the difference between high and low, so that people's hearts will be motivated, and they will not confuse the virtuous and foolish. It's all fighting with bloodshed , Sergeant's annual salary is only 50 guan, centurion is 100 guan, and school lieutenant is 400 guan. How can there be "unequal suffering"? Brother Zhao, in my opinion, to do things for the superior should be "not to worry about the widowed" And suffering from injustice' is. During the siege, it is natural to reward the soldiers, as long as the judgment is fair, it will never cause the ups and downs to be separated, but it will have an incentive effect."

Seeing that Zhao Xingde's face was gloomy and he didn't answer, he turned his head and said to the surrounding soldiers in a deep voice: "The system of our dynasty is to promote the good and suppress the evil, as long as you have the ability, I will Our officials and titles are taken from the battlefield. In this world, the weak are preyed upon by the strong, not to mention rich women, mansions and fertile fields, even if you are a prince of ten thousand households, what is the point?" His tone of voice is not like that of a prince of the Hou family, but rather like a fight with a knife and a gun. The underprivileged officers in the army, all the soldiers did not understand the details, and they all felt the same in their hearts.Some people even thought, "Although General Zhao is a good man, he is not as straightforward as Captain Li!"

Some soldiers showed envious looks on their faces, some peeked at the women outside the city, and some cast pleading looks at Zhao Xingde, but no one dared to speak up, Li Sihai smiled when he saw this Said: "Brother Zhao is really good at running the army."

On the top of the city, the wind was blowing fiercely, Zhao Xingde was silent for a moment, and said in a deep voice: "Lieutenant Li also said to 'promote good and suppress evil', as long as Zhao is in Nanshan City for one day, he will never allow 'prostitutes' to camp. "His face was colder than the north wind, and he refused twice. If he tried to persuade him again, it would be a violation of his authority in Nanshan City.

"Brother Zhao is merciless about this kindness, so forget it." Li Sihai didn't feel embarrassed at all, but smiled instead, "These are all private prostitutes, and there are no 'prostitutes' anywhere I go." He pointed The soldiers who were staring at the women lowered their voices and said to Zhao Xingde: "Brother Zhao, the brothers guarding the city under your command probably have never touched a woman in their entire lives. Why don't you let the girl from Linhai Tower stay overnight in the city. "Li Sihai 'touched' his chin, and said slowly, "After a hundred days, how many people will survive?"

Zhao Xingde's expression changed several times, and he finally nodded. Li Sihai smiled and said, "Okay! I'll send someone to pick them up tomorrow morning." The surrounding soldiers were all overjoyed.That night, the deputy general who guarded the city presided over the arrangements and arranged thirty rooms to come out, while other matters were arranged by the people in Linhai Building.These prostitutes didn't have to stay in the lonely city, they were all grateful as if they had received an amnesty, and even secretly discussed that they would set up a longevity tablet for General Zhao in Nanshan City after they returned.

Nanshan City is a pure military fortress. Not only does it have no civilians, but even family members and merchants. Usually, when you step into this city, you will feel a cold and murderous aura.On this cold winter night, the city is filled with a sense of spring.After the soldiers guarding the city heard the news, they flocked to them like flies chasing smells, and a long queue formed outside the reception room.

Zhao Xingde personally led other soldiers to patrol the city defense, he had no other thoughts, just out of sight and out of mind.He almost picked out the three thousand soldiers defending the city one by one.There are only a few lookout posts on the top of the city, and most of the important artillery positions are built in the enemy towers and attached forts, and tight guards are arranged outside the ammunition and water warehouses.After patrolling the city three times, he returned to his residence at midnight, took off the cold and heavy iron armor, and went to bed with his clothes on after preparing for a fist fight.

At this time, there was a sound from the next door, mixed with the indistinct male and female voices.Zhao Xingde was slightly taken aback, and just remembered that because there was no spare room in Nanshan City, the lieutenant moved around and requisitioned a guest room next to him.When the city was first built, only the outer walls and the rammed earth above the head were considered to be strong, and the partition walls of the barracks were not so thick.

"The Master said, don't look at injustice, don't listen to injustice." Zhao Xingde couldn't do anything. As a general, he couldn't beat the wall and shout, "You guys, please keep your voice down!" He could only blow out the oil lamp, lie on the bed, Concentrating and calming down, he said silently, "Don't say anything wrong with etiquette, don't move anything wrong with etiquette... I also have a good heart, even though I have almost died, I still don't regret it..." However, the voice from the next door is getting louder, and the master said, eat'color ''Sex' also.Zhao Xingde was not ignorant of men and women, so naturally he was a little confused, he frowned, turned over and sat cross-legged on the couch, reached out his hand in the dark to touch the saber, and pulled it out with a "Zengzhen".This knife has followed him through battles for a long time, like a part of his body, it has killed dozens of enemies.The unsheathed steel knife was placed horizontally on his knees, and his hands on his knees touched the cold blade, a biting murderous aura was born in his body, he adjusted his breathing, and the rising desire temporarily calmed down.

Zhao Xingde breathed a sigh of relief, and suddenly, Han Ningshuang's appearance appeared in his mind, charming and cold, just like the feeling of a horizontal knife with him, the blade is full of complicated and cold patterns, it is daunting, but he can't help it want to touch.For a moment, Zhao Xingde's face turned red and his heart was like a 'tide'.During these days, when Han Ningshuang met him, they were a little distant.However, there is a kind of tacit understanding just beyond this alienation.When the two returned from Liaoyang, although Zhao Xingde was seriously injured, but in a coma, sometimes he had some hazy consciousness, and some feelings were deeply imprinted in his mind.He usually deliberately avoids and even suppresses these.However, for some things, the more you suppress them, the deeper they become, and the more you can't get them, the more you want them.Ordinary people, sages and heroes, there is no exception.At this moment, Han Ningshuang suddenly appeared in his mind, which caught him off guard.

"I can't," Zhao Xingde took a deep breath and suppressed these thoughts forcibly, "I can't, I'm sorry Ruoxue." The veins on his forehead were slightly raised, and after several heavy breaths, a moment later, he finally Turning to calm, he closed his eyes and concentrated his mind like this, with a long breath, and seemed to turn a deaf ear to any noise from the next door.

At the southernmost tip of the peninsula, Tieshan Fort is no longer as lively as it used to be. Although the terrain here is dangerous, it is still too dangerous for the commander-in-chief to be alone here.Therefore, in the middle of winter, the commander-in-chief of the Han army will still move to Tieshan Island not far from here, and then move back when the spring warms and the ice melts.

"Miss, the boat has stopped at Shizikou Wharf, and General Zhang has sent someone to invite you."

The night is extremely dark, except for the faint lights in the north.Han Ningshuang stood at the top of the city, looking at the faint light in the distance, and asked, "Have all the retreating soldiers boarded and left?"

"Except for those staying at Nanshan City and Tieshan Fort, more than 3 soldiers and horses have been transported to Tieshan Island one after another. We will dispatch ships to the other outer islands and the land in the north after dawn tomorrow." Wang Ji said respectfully. replied.The tens of thousands of troops retreated, and Han Ningshuang insisted on leaving last. Therefore, during the day and night retreat, everyone from the general to the pawns felt very at ease. No one was worried about being abandoned, and the tens of thousands of troops boarded the ship and retreated in an orderly manner.

"After tonight, he will be the only one in the south of Suzhou Guan." Han Ningshuang's eyes showed a trace of complicated emotions, she was silent for a moment, and said in a low voice: "General Zhao's family, are you all boarding the ship? "As for the matter about Zhao Xingde, she usually avoids it, but now, she can't help asking about it.

Wang Ji was stunned for a moment before Bing Bing said: "Mrs. Zhao was picked up by Xia Guoying's boat, but they are still anchored at Shizikou." He thought for a while, and then asked, "If the young miss wants to meet, how long will it be?" Will you send someone to invite Mrs. Zhao to cross the boat?" These guards accompanied Miss Han to travel around the world, so they usually still use the same title as before, not "Marshal".And a guard general like Wang Ji is more familiar with Han Ningshuang's behavior habits, knowing that she will not mention someone unintentionally, and there may be follow-up arrangements.

"Don't disturb people's peace," Han Ningshuang frowned slightly, and said again, "Let's talk when the boat arrives at Tieshan Island." She gathered her cloak, turned and left Tieshan Fort.During the day, Shizikou, where there are many masts, and the docks are already empty, and most of the sea ships have left with the soldiers of the Han army.On the top of the mast of the Shuaifu's ship, a string of green unicorn lanterns stands out in the dark night.After Han Ningshuang boarded the ship surrounded by dozens of guards, the ship lifted anchor and raised its sails.In the dark night, in the narrow berth of the port, the helmsman turned the bow of the boat, and circles of water rippled away, and the ship of the commander-in-chief left the port.

After the Shuaifu's ship left, only two seagoing ships of the Xia Guo Navy were left behind, and the huge pier looked particularly desolate.On one of the boats, Li Ruoxue had just put the two children to sleep, put on a white sheep fur coat casually, and walked out of the cabin.Occasionally, there were two or three sergeants on duty on the deck, and when they saw her, they stood up and saluted spontaneously.

The north wind blows from the land in gusts, the sea is especially cold, and the pier is even more chilly, as if it is going to freeze people to the bone.If not for Zhao Xingde's insistence, she would even have stayed in Nanshan City, but...she slowly boarded the ship building, staring at the north, the meeting was happy but short, parting was bitter and long, for a long, long time, a crystal clear teardrop appeared from the corner of her eyes, It slowly slid down the face, gradually condensing into white tear stains.

The bustling south of Suzhou Guannan in the past has become silent, but about tens of miles away, Tieshan Island is full of lively scenes.On this usually inaccessible island, countless piles of bonfires were lit at this moment. Tens of thousands of soldiers of the Han army, together with the evacuated civilians, set up thatched tents all over the mountain.Today is the general retreat day of the Han army. Many Han soldiers who just disembarked had no tents and slept wrapped in a blanket. They were so cold that they couldn't sleep.Although the climate here is bitter and cold, most people's hearts are hot.