Prancing Horse Xiliang

Chapter 343
In the sixth year of Jian'an, the first month of 198 AD.

Luo Zheng carried out reforms in Guanzhong, Liangzhou, Hanzhong and other places under the rule of Xiaguanzhong, Liangzhou, Hanzhong and other places. First, to strengthen the centralization of power, and second, to reform the military system, and list a list of military merits, and circulate them to the soldiers of the three armies. Even illiterate soldiers must memorize the list cooked.

The list lists all the important figures of Cao Cao's military group, and indicates the military titles and awards.

Among them, Cao Cao is at the top of the list. As long as Cao Cao can be killed, no matter who he is, he will be granted the title of Marquis, ten thousand hectares of land, one hundred thousand cattle and horses, one hundred thousand hectares of grassland, three mansions, and one thousand servants.

Such a huge reward can be described as enviable.

You must know that even the rich Mi family in Xuzhou in the past did not have such a large family business.

It can be said that as long as Cao Cao can be killed, he can become a local tyrant within the world.

After the reform of the military system, the Xiliang Army immediately became overwhelmed. In the past, even if they tried their best to kill the enemy, it would not do any good.Although the Xiliang army is tough and good at fighting, ordinary soldiers lack the initiative in war from the bottom of their hearts.

If it weren't for Luo Zheng's soldiers to eat well, and the military pay is also generous, who would want to carry their heads on the battlefield.

When I came out to serve as a soldier, I had to join the army because there was no way to survive, or because the government forced conscription.

However, after the promulgation of the new military system, the recruitment offices of various government governments were immediately overcrowded.

The reform of the military system this time is obviously more inclined to the army. Not to mention the generous rewards for killing enemies, the reward of the 21st-level title alone has made everyone jealous, not only the soldiers of the three armies, but even ordinary people.

In addition to the rewards for killing the enemy, the soldiers who have been awarded the title of first-class military merit can inherit the next generation. To the salary of the title.

For meritorious officers and soldiers who have been awarded the second-level military merit title, the title can be passed down to two generations, and so on.

Every time the title is higher, it can be passed on to one more generation.

Starting from the tenth level, each higher level of title can be passed on for two more generations.

As for the highest marquis and duke, it will even be passed on forever.

In the new military system, the lower the title, the lower the military merit required. For the lowest level of military merit title, you only need to kill ten enemy soldiers to be awarded the title. The higher you go, the less military merit you need. bigger.

When it comes to the duke, at least powerful princes like Cao Cao or Yuan Shao must be eliminated to be granted the title.

Ordinary soldiers and ordinary people dare not expect extravagant dukes and marquises, but it is enough to fight for a title of fourth or fifth rank.The coveted reward, as well as the servitude and various miscellaneous taxes exempted from inheriting the title, severely stimulated everyone's nerves.

Even if he only earns a first-level title, he can make his son a nobleman, and he will have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of his life.

If you are lucky, you can take your own life and fight for a third or fourth rank of nobility, then the third and fourth generations of descendants don't have to worry about it.

If Cao Cao can be killed, let alone, as long as the regime established by Luo Zheng does not fall, the descendants will be honored for generations.

Compared with the military system of the Qin Army, a group of capable officials under Luo Zheng's command removed the dross and kept the essence. The new military system formulated with the Qin Army's military system as a blueprint is undoubtedly more perfect and has a more stimulating effect on the army powerful.

Therefore, the Xiliang army was completely boiling, and all excited eyes were red. No one would suspect that the government would deceive people, because Luo Zheng never failed to honor what Luo Zheng said to the soldiers, so the soldiers were excited.

Many common people are eager to join the army, wanting to fight for wealth for their children and grandchildren.

Of course, the movement in Guanzhong cannot be concealed from the spies of various princes who have sneaked into various places.

After the princes of the world received the secret report, they naturally had their own thoughts.

Yuan Shao, Sun Ce, Liu Biao, Liu Zhang, etc. all praised Luo Zheng's courage. He dared to make drastic changes, but he could only envy them and could not copy them, because such changes would often touch the interests of a large number of people.

If Luo Zheng and the others rebuild a high-rise building on a piece of ruins, how the high-rise building will be built is naturally up to him.

At least for now, there is no interest group that can compete with his prestige.

The other princes are different. Whether it is Yuan Shao, Sun Ce, Liu Biao, Liu Zhang, or even Cao Cao, the core of their power is the rich and prosperous family. Once the interests of these people are touched, the foundation will be unstable.

Therefore, Yuan Shao and others could only be jealous and dare not follow suit.

Yuan Shao and the important figures of the Jizhou Army were not on the list. Although Yuan Shao refused to admit it, he was inexplicably relieved.As for Liu Biao and Liu Zhang, a big stone fell to their hearts, so they don't have to worry about having nightmares at night.

It is definitely not a pleasant thing to be listed as a must-kill target by the famous Luo Zheng.

They had heard the news that Cao Cao had been assassinated three times within one month.Although the assassin couldn't get close to Cao Cao's side at all, but listening to it still made people feel a little terrified, and it was hard to sleep or eat.

There were also no names of Sun Ce and important figures in Jiangdong on the list, but Sun Ce didn't care at all.

After Cao Cao got the list, instead of being furious, he smiled and showed his confidantes, "That guy Luo Zheng really thinks highly of Cao, if he takes Cao's head, he will be directly named the highest duke and enjoy the vast expanse of land , [-] cattle and horses, [-] hectares of pastures, three mansions, thousands of servants, big money, really big money!"

All the generals were impressed by his demeanor, but they were not without worries.

Cheng Yu said worriedly: "My lord, you can't be careless in this. Although Luo Zheng's reputation is not good, he has always followed his word to his soldiers. Such a generous reward, let alone those ordinary people, is just watching It is also jealous. As the saying goes, people die for money, and birds die for death. Even if Luo Zheng does not send assassins to assassinate, most of the retired veterans under Luo Zheng will take risks for this generous reward. It is hard to guard against. In the future, the lord must Strengthen your defenses."

Guo Jia, Chen Gong, Liu Ye, Xia Houdun, Xia Houyuan and other confidantes also nodded in unison, with solemn faces.

Cao Cao was also taken aback, and said: "What Zhong De said is absolutely true, Cao Cao would never take his life as a joke."

Xun You said: "Can our army follow the example of Luo Zheng, and also open a reward order. If we can get Luo Zheng's head, we will also reward him heavily. As the saying goes, there must be brave men under heavy rewards. As long as Luo Zheng's head can be retrieved, Anyone can be rewarded."

Xiahou Dun said in a deep voice: "Luo Zheng formed three thousand wolf cavalry to guard him well, and Xu Chu and his fellows never left Luo Zheng's side, even if Lu Bu was to assassinate, he would never return. How could ordinary people get close to Luo Zheng's side. "

Guo Jiadao: "General Yuan Rang's words are very true, but the reward for Luo Zheng's head is just a tooth for a tooth. Anyway, it is not our soldiers who died, and the lord will not lose anything. Even if those assassins can't get close to Luo Zheng's body, as long as It won't be a bad thing if you can create some trouble for Luo Zheng. The lord can even offer a huge reward to Luo Zheng's confidants, civil and military, even if you can't assassinate Luo Zheng, but if you can kill Jia Xu, Xun Yu and other confidants Advisers, or Zhao Yun, Gao Shun, Zhang Liao and other confidant generals, are also waiting to cut off Luo Zheng's arm. Of course, we have to be careful so as not to be taken advantage of by assassins."

Chen Gong, Liu Ye, Cheng Yu, and Xun You were secretly worried. They were all on the list. On the military merit list of the Xiliang Army, their heads were worth about the same as those of Xiahou Dun, Xiahouyuan, Cao Hong and other generals who commanded the army.

As for the generals, they don't care at all.

They are accompanied by personal soldiers when they travel, and they are proficient in martial arts, so how can they be afraid of mere assassins.

Cao Cao said happily: "In the opinion of filial piety, Zhao Yun, Zhang Liao, Gao Shun and other generals are fine. Unless these generals are besieged with a large army, mere assassins may find it difficult to get close. Jia Xu, Xun Yu and other counselors are not good. Fighting, those assassins who are extremely kind and forbearing may not find opportunities, so they can try it. Especially Xun Yu, who is a barren land in Xiliang, but Luo Zheng has been able to use troops abroad for years, and has never had any worries about logistics. Rely on the merits of this person. If you can cut off this person, it is tantamount to breaking Luo Zheng's arm."

Xun You's face was not very good-looking, and he glanced at Guo Jia.

Guo Jia seemed to know what he was thinking, and said with a smile: "Don't blame the public, I'm planning for the public, and the public is the most important thing. Although Wen Ruo is an old friend, but the current state affairs, we can only temporarily put aside the personal relationship. Wen Ruo is a great talent in the world, Luo Zheng was able to pacify Guanliang so quickly, and he has the potential to strengthen Qin, Wen Ruo can be said to have contributed a lot, and it is really a big problem for the lord!"

Xun You sighed and said nothing more.

Although he and Xun Yu are uncles and nephews, they are actually brothers.

It's a pity that fate tricked people, Xun Yu was captured by Luo Zheng and went to Liangzhou, and put him under Luo Zheng's tent, but Xun You was thrown under Cao Cao's tent. The other party was willing to give up.

In this case, what else can Xun You say.

Cao Cao glanced at Xun You, smiled and said: "Don't worry about Fengxiao, Gongda understands righteousness, so you won't be offended."

Guo Jia smiled lightly and said nothing more.

Xun You arched his hands and said, "My lord, don't worry, I can tell the difference."

Cao Cao straightened his face, and sighed again: "Luo Zheng is a hero, and he is truly a hero. Just looking at his changes and military system reforms, we can see that this person is heroic. Cao has already imagined it, and within a few years, The Xiliang army will inevitably be single-minded, and it will be more difficult to deal with than before. If such a powerful military system can be implemented under the rule, the soldiers of the three armies will definitely kill the enemy on the battlefield. Who can block it, who can fight against it."

Guo Jia said solemnly: "Luo Zheng's change has its advantages, but our army does not have these conditions. Let alone the other things, it is only the grasslands and fields that are rewarded to soldiers according to their military achievements in the reform of the Xiliang military system. My lord I can't get it out. Luo Zheng cleared the [-]-mile Qiang Plain and the vast Mobei Grassland, and there is a lot of land that can be named as a meritorious soldier. But the Central Plains has a small number of people, and the wealthy Wang family occupies a large amount of land. Even if the lord wants to There is no place to award meritorious officers and soldiers."

Everyone is silent, this is a knot that cannot be untied.

Cao Cao chuckled and waved his hand: "I won't talk about this. Although Luo Zheng is a wolf, he is not too panic-stricken. He is willing to be a hunter. Let's talk about the preparations for armaments. Yuan Shao has pacified Youzhou. I The army has to speed up its pace, and it is necessary to capture Wancheng before Yuan Shao raises his troops to the south, and build a solid line of defense, so that when Yuan Shao raises his troops to the south, Luo Zheng's fellow will go out of Wuguan and take a detour to Nanyang to attack Xuchang."

(End of this chapter)