back to ancient times to be emperor

Chapter 587 On the Rewards for Deeds
In fact, it was just as Lu Chengqi expected.As soon as the report that the Liang Shanshui bandits were wiped out came out, the entire Dashun was buzzing.Some people still remember the news that 20 years ago, the imperial navy was defeated by Liang Shanshui bandits and the entire army was annihilated. Thinking about it now, it is really like a different dynasty.Since the little emperor came to the throne, he has vigorously rectified his military equipment, and the combat effectiveness of the imperial army has risen to a higher level.No matter how poor the mountains and rivers are, those unruly people dare not be presumptuous.

Not only has the law and order improved a lot, but even foreign enemies have never fallen behind.I still remember that a year ago, the Khitan people committed crimes in the south every year.But in the past year when the little emperor rectified his armaments, the Khitan people suffered repeatedly, and the Khitan emperor was almost killed by the rebels.The original rhetoric advocating that Han people are inferior to foreigners has long since disappeared.The national pride of the Han people has once again risen to the highest point.Probably the Han people have never been so elated since the Han Dynasty.

It was in this mood that the common people did not pay attention to another major event. Many officials in various state capitals in Dashun were dismissed and sent to prison.The specific reason is said to be related to the case of the blood staining of the Golden Temple a few days ago.There was a great shock in the officialdom, but there was no response from the people at all.Lu Chengqi's move made a lot of noise and successfully diverted the attention of the people, which minimized the shock of Dashun.As for the trivial matter of the jailer being bribed, naturally no one mentioned it.The Patriarch of the Wang family, Wang Yuanshi, was also secretly sent back to Taiyuan Mansion because he actively participated in solving the case, and he was not the chief culprit.It's just that the Wang family's property has been confiscated, and it will not be returned.The Wang family is now fragmented, and it will take at least several generations of struggle to revive it.

Not only did he publicize the great victory in the newspapers, but Lu Chengqi also went so far as to publish the imperial decree of the reward in the "Dashun Minbao".In this way, the pot exploded immediately.Who has seen such a rich reward?Money touches people's hearts, people don't think they have a lot of money when they are alive, and soldiers have such a good income, even if the risk is high, it is enough to make people's hearts move.As the saying goes, good iron does not make nails, and good men do not serve as soldiers.But now it seems that being a soldier is not so bad.Even if they die in battle, the pension is enough to feed and drink the family for decades.

In fact, Lu Chengqi's intention is also here.This year is no better than later generations. Later generations have a strong sense of national identity. Once a war breaks out, many aspiring young people will take the initiative to join the army and dedicate themselves to the country.But in this day and age, an army without money means no morale, so why would you use your life to fight for you?So talking about honor and national righteousness with these low-educated soldiers is all false.You have to talk about rewards and promotions, so that you can mobilize the morale of the army and become an army that enforces orders and prohibits.

Therefore, Lu Chengqi's goal has also been achieved. Over the past few days, the number of "aspiring young people" who signed up to participate has increased suddenly, and the expansion quota will soon be full.Those who were far away from Chang'an did not catch up, and stomped their feet in regret.

Too many soldiers is not a good thing.Some ruffians and thugs also pretended to be fake and mixed in.As a result, such people are often the worst trained.But this kind of soldier is also the favorite of every officer.They never follow the rules and are often able to surprise.If it is taught well, it is a good medicine, and if it is not taught well, it is a black sheep.Therefore, in the new barracks, every day there are those who are eliminated, and new recruits will be recruited every day.

And those honest farmers are the favorites of all generals.This kind of person is willing to sacrifice his life for money, and he admits death, and his loyalty is guaranteed.In fact, the loyalty of the army is more important than anything else.And the instructors from the Royal Military Academy all asked them to look for the dragon flag instead of their chief general. This is undoubtedly a brainwashing indoctrination, and it is indeed very effective.

What is even more mysterious is that the special warfare method studied in the Royal Military Academy has been quietly selected among the Forbidden Army.This kind of selection is based on the fact that they have participated in actual combat, have outstanding performance, have certain skills, and can use Hongxiang rifles as the selection criteria, which can be described as extremely harsh.Among the more than 20 forbidden troops, less than [-] were selected.These people are all the seeds of special operations, and each one is very rare.

Of course, this novel method of combat must be kept secret. In the imperial court, only Lu Chengqi and the Privy Council knew about it.As for the Royal Military Academy, only Di Qing and a few others know about it.As for those teachings, they all "disappeared" in the eyes of the world, and when they re-entered the eyes of the world, they had already become heroes.In the teaching of these special forces, there is Su Shi's bodyguard, Qin Ming.Because the case was uncovered and the murderer was punished, Su Shi's status as an imperial envoy disappeared. He returned to Chang'an a few days ago and continued to be the head of his criminal department.

The forbidden army on Liangshan finally arrived at Dongping Mansion two days after the imperial decree was published in Dashun Minbao.Lu Chengqi calculated the time on purpose and published the imperial decree in "Dashun Min Bao".It's a pity that the edict's servant is really weak, he can't ride a horse or a boat, so he can only ride a carriage, and he vomited half to death before he came to Liangshan.If you rush day and night, you will not miss a major event.

Lu Chenhuan, the commanding officer of the Forbidden Army, heard the messengers report that there was an imperial edict, so he immediately finished dressing, prepared the incense table, and was ready to lead the army to meet the imperial edict.

"The imperial decree has arrived, the Imperial Guard is in command, and Lu Chenhuan accepts the decree!"

The servant said weakly that he had vomited for several days, so he had to force himself to say it.

"The minister accepts the order!"

"Zhi said, Lu Chenhuan, the commanding officer of the Forbidden Army, has outstanding martial arts skills and skilled military strategy. He led fifty thousand forbidden troops and wiped out the bandits in Liangshan and Shui. I am very relieved. The soldiers of the Forbidden Army have served together and made great contributions. I hereby commend you. Lu Chenhuan, the commander in chief, was promoted to General Xuanwei, and Chen Fangyun, Marquis of the Tiger Wing Army, was promoted to General Dingyuan. The rest of the meritorious officers and men were all promoted to a higher rank, and each of them was rewarded five times in military pay! , and bestow official titles as appropriate. July [-]nd of the fourth year of Hongxiang."

Lu Chenhuan originally thought that the little emperor would give him an official promotion, but he didn't expect that it was just an official in exchange.If he had been given the title of General Xuanwei, he would have jumped up with joy.But today is different from the past, he is a man of great merit, why is such an official appointed?In fact, what he wanted more was the position of Marquis of Du Yu in front of the palace, so that he could command more imperial troops.

There is no way, the imperial decree has been issued, and Fatty Lu has to accept it if he does not accept it, so he knelt down and kowtowed three times, bowed once, and said aggrievedly: "The last general wishes Tianan, long live, long live, long live..."

The servant who delivered the decree seemed to have exhausted his strength and took a long time to catch his breath, as if he was enduring something: "Sheng Gong'an..."

According to the etiquette, Lu Chenhuan kowtowed three more times, bowed once and said: "The general thanked God for his grace!"

The servant said weakly: "Heaven's grace is mighty!"

Lu Chenhuan kowtowed three more times, and bowed meticulously again: "The last general will always obey his resignation, long live, long live, long live!"

"Sincerity is a precept."

After the servant finished speaking, he suddenly turned around and covered his heart, as if trying to endure something.Lu Chenhuan waited for him to finish speaking, then slowly got up.At this time, the edict was announced, and the servant waited for the edict to be handed over to him.Unexpectedly, as soon as he opened his mouth, the waiter would vomit profusely.Fortunately, Fatty Lu was agile, so he dodged when he saw the abnormality.In fact, the servant has been vomiting for several days, there is nothing to vomit, it's just retching...

(End of this chapter)