wild trail

Chapter 363
After finishing the matter of meritorious deeds and rewards, the next thing Wang Lang has to do is to disarm the army. An army of more than 20 is too large for Xia Guo.

As soon as the matter of disarmament was brought up, it was immediately opposed by military personnel.

As Wang Lang's confidant and important minister, Lin Shupi chose to stand by Wang Lang's side, even though he was unwilling to disarm the army.

Officers at all levels told Wang Lang about the disadvantages of disarmament, and their saliva was almost sprayed on Wang Lang's face.

Wang Lang's face was very gloomy, he slapped the table and shouted: "What kind of dignity are you guys, is it the market in Yancheng at this time!"

Seeing Wang Lang getting angry, everyone immediately quieted down.

"Master of the Household Department, please tell them about the military expenditure in the past few years." Wang Lang said to Kong Er.

Kong Er took a look at these officers, and he was also very dissatisfied with the realization of these people. As the Minister of the Ministry of Households, he naturally knew how huge the financial pressure of Xia Kingdom was in order to maintain this huge army in the past few years. The most important thing is Most of this pressure is borne by myself, after all, I am sitting in this position.

With a light cough, Kong Er bowed to Wang Lang, bowed his hands to the officials, and said slowly: "Your Majesty, colleagues, since the expansion of the army in Daxia four years ago, due to the lack of young and strong labor force, all walks of life in the country All industries have been affected, especially the food sector. The annual food production is not even half of what it was before the military expansion. A large area of ​​the former farmland has been deserted, and the soldiers are not engaged in production, and the annual supply The grain of the army accounts for 10% of the tax revenue. Except for some grain left by the common people, the remaining tens of thousands of people can only live on this [-]% of the grain. One can imagine how the life of the common people is now. Although many newborns are born in our country every year, it will take at least ten years for these people to make a difference. If there is no disarmament, I estimate that the current situation can only last for another two to three years. By that time, many people will not be able to fill their stomachs, and disarmament must be done."

The rest of the officers were silent after hearing this. If it is true as Kong Er said, the problem is indeed serious. If soldiers hear that their families may not even have enough to eat in the future, it will deal a great blow to morale.

Lin Jianya disagreed with Kong Er's words. He stood up and looked at Kong Er and said, "Kong Shangshu, you are in charge of the household department. If the money and food are not enough, why don't you say that you are not capable? I don't agree with the disarmament."

When Kong Er heard this, his beard trembled with anger. He was so humiliated for his hard work in managing the money and food for Daxia. He pointed at Lin Jianya and laughed angrily: "Hehe, Zongbing Lin, Baron Lin, I The ability is not enough, if there is no me, how can your army be able to eat, our household department can be said to have been working for the army for the past few years, are your eyes blind?"

"Bold, how dare you speak to me like that." Lin Jianya said angrily.

Seeing that the two were about to strike, the civil and military officials beside them quickly stood up and stopped them.

Wang Lang looked at the chaotic scene with a sneer, and said, "Why do you still want to fight?"

Wang Lang's words made people stunned. When he remembered where it was, he was startled. Back in the tribal era, Wang Lang had punished Lin Shupi and Kong Yi for quarreling during the discussion. Now on such an important occasion, by roaring in public, he did not give Wang Lang, the emperor, any face, and the two of them couldn't help but sweat coldly.

"I'm sorry, sir!" Kong Er said respectfully.

"I'm sorry!" Lin Jianya said in a nonchalant manner.

Wang Lang didn't intend to trouble the two of them, so he said: "You have heard what Kong Shangshu said, Xia Guo is now facing a very serious shortage of manpower, this army has ruled, and the longest veterans in the army have served for five years. They have been in the army for six years, and they should be retired due to reason and reason.”

Lin Jianya wanted to say something more when he heard the words, but Wang Lang choked back his words with a glance.

"Whoever agrees to disarmament now please raise your hand!"

The civil servants naturally followed Wang Lang's footsteps and raised their right hands one after another. Lin Shupi, Wang Lang's confidant and one of the two most powerful in the military, also raised his right hand without any surprise.

The officers all raised their hands when they saw the boss, and they naturally had no objection, and Lin Jianya's subordinates were waiting for Lin Jianya's opinion.

Lin Jianya looked angrily at these people who raised their hands, and under pressure, he had no choice but to agree to Wang Lang's disarmament plan.

Whether it is willing or not, the agreement on disarmament at the DPRK meeting was passed smoothly this time.

Wang Lang promulgated a disarmament plan formulated with civil officials. He plans to abolish 20 troops within one year, leaving only 13 standing troops. Those retired soldiers will exist as reserves or militia. They are ordinary peasants, but if the Xia Kingdom encounters a war, they must unconditionally respond to the country's call and put on military uniforms to serve the country again.

In addition to this reserve system, Wang Lang promulgated a compulsory military system. In the future, all young people who have reached the age of 16 in the Xia Kingdom must join the army for three years. This decision has largely calmed down the dissatisfaction of the military. The resistance has been greatly reduced.

This court meeting lasted from morning to dusk. Wang Lang and these officials discussed some details of the disarmament in detail, and the specific disarmament plan was handed over to the Ministry of War to draw up a written document.

On the other hand, since the noble officers of the dinosaurs were executed by Wang Lang, these captives without a leader completely lost their minds about doing things, and stayed in the captive camp waiting for human beings to arrange for them.

It is not unacceptable to be a slave in a defeat. Even among the dinosaurs, it may be the best end for the defeated party to be a slave. It is the existence of livestock and pets. It is extremely difficult to change this concept.

Fang Shaoshi came to the captive camp under the escort of a few human soldiers. When these prisoners saw this kind of person who betrayed their own race and was willing to be a lackey of human beings, most of them looked at him very closely when they were young.

However, the little bosses of the dinosaurs who were promoted by humans were extremely envious of Fang Shaoshi. This guy was able to get an official position among humans. Humans must have some skills in this.

When these little bosses saw Fang Shaoshi coming, they immediately moved a chair for him graciously, and placed them beside him respectfully.

Fang Shaoshi nodded in satisfaction. This kind of treatment may only be enjoyed by nobles and gentlemen in the Old Continent. Although it can be imagined that a little-known little man in the past can still have the status he has today, even if this status is extremely high. Let people not be ashamed.

Fang Shaoshi sat leisurely on the chair, enjoying the service of these fellow clansmen.

He narrowed his eyes and said, "You guys are fine."

These people were extremely excited when they heard the words, and they flattered the other party repeatedly when they were young.

At this time, a small leader said: "Your nobleman, we lowly people don't know what to call you yet."

"My name is Fang Shaoshi. This is my human name. From now on, just call me Fang Guanren. Officials on the human side are called officials or officers. You must remember this clearly." Fang Shaoshi said slowly .

"Can humans speak our language?" asked one.

"Although they can't speak, there are still people who can understand. It seems that you guys are not bad. Let me remind you. Be careful when you speak in the future. If you lose your head, don't blame me for not reminding you."

"Yes, yes, we humble people will still need your care in the future, and we will absolutely listen to you in the future."

Fang Shaoshi's expression changed when he heard the words, and he said to him: "What do you mean by listening to me? You all have to listen to His Majesty the Emperor here. If you let me hear this in the future, don't blame me for being rude."

These people knew that they had said the wrong thing, they were taken aback immediately, and even came to nod in agreement.

"Mr. Fang, what are you doing here?" one person asked.

Fang Shaoshi's expression became a little unnatural when he heard this, and his eyes swept over the dinosaur captives.

A small leader followed Fang Shaoshi's gaze, and suddenly understood in his heart, thinking that this guy in front of him must have been alone with humans for a long time, and he was very depressed.

He immediately grinned and said with a horrified smile: "Fang Guan's low-minded people understand."

Fang Shaoshi glanced at this man in surprise, and nodded in satisfaction, with a teachable expression on his clothes.

"What's your name?" Fang Shaoshi asked it.

"The name of a humble person dare not stain the eardrums of a Fang official." The man said humbly.

Fang Shaoshi said disapprovingly: "I see that you are very clever, I will go back and talk to those officers, and I will transfer you to my side to work."

The man was overjoyed when he heard the words, and immediately knelt down in front of Fang Shaoshi, kowtowing repeatedly.

This guy who had luck with shit immediately made the leaders envious, and they didn't know what this guy saw.

"Tell me, what's your name?" Fang Shaoshi asked again.

The man replied: "Now in the place of human beings, the old names are no longer used. The humble people want to ask the officials to reward them with a name."

As soon as this sentence came out, the expressions of the other little bosses suddenly changed, and they secretly scolded this guy for being shameless enough. He thought he was shameless enough, but he didn't expect this guy to be so shameless.

In the culture of the Shilunjia Empire, the matter of rewarding names can only be rewarded by the elders to the younger generations. If someone who has no blood relationship rewards the name, it proves that this person has sold himself to the other party. In their religious culture Here, this is equivalent to recognizing the other party as the master even after death, and the children and grandchildren must be the other party's slaves.

Although Fang Shaoshi knew that there was no such habit in the human world, he was still very satisfied. Even the small nobles in the Old Continent did not have such a follower.

Fang Shaoshi, who was extremely satisfied in his heart, nodded and said: "In this case, you and I have the same surname. From today onwards, you will be called Fang Wanglong!"

"Mr. Fang, what do you mean at this time?"

Fang Shaoshi explained: "They call us dinosaur people. This Wanglong means that you should try to forget your original identity in the future. Even though we and humans are not the same species, you have to treat yourself as a human being from the bottom of your heart. do you understand?"

Fang Wanglong nodded quickly when he heard the words, "I understand, I understand!"

After Fang Shaoshi got him up, he said to the rest of the bosses: "Your choices are correct. Although you are slaves now, you have advantages over them. If I have the opportunity, I will say something good to you. , adapt to the human way of life as soon as possible, but you can get rid of slavery in the future, maybe you will have the opportunity to become a nobleman in the future."

These leaders nodded repeatedly, expressing that they would absolutely obey Fang Shaoshi's words.

"Recently, humans may arrange for you to go to work. You guys must take care of these guys. If there is trouble, beat them to death, and try to leave a good impression on humans."

With only a trace of guilt towards his own kind, Fang Shaoshi pointed out a few clear ways for them, and then took a look at Fang Wanglong.

Fang Wanglong understood immediately, and said to the little bosses: "What are you guys doing standing there in a daze, hurry up and pick out a few strong ones from the captives to serve Fang officials."

These little bosses immediately understood what this guy saw just now, and at this moment they all scolded themselves for being too stupid. After reacting, they immediately picked out a few people who looked like Very healthy female dragon.

Fang Shaoshi nodded in satisfaction, took out a notebook from his pocket, wrote a few words on it with charcoal, and handed it to the human soldiers behind him.

The few human soldiers glanced at them, nodded, and then dispersed to find a slightly clean place to rest in the camp.

After Fang Shaoshi, who had been holding back for several years, entered the cabin, he was so hungry and thirsty that he immediately grabbed the two female dragons.

Dinosaurs saw that the status of males and females can be said to be equal, and there is little difference between the two in terms of intelligence and physical strength.

However, Fang Shaoshi, who has lived in human society for a long time, is inevitably influenced by humans. He is extremely envious of the male-dominated human society. These two wooden dragons dare not resist at all, allowing Fang Shaoshi to do something unsuitable for children things.

Satisfied physically and mentally, Fang Shaoshi put on his clothes and walked out of the cabin refreshed.

When Fang Wanglong and the others saw it coming out, they hurried over and praised it for its powerful fighting power.

"Fang Guan, look at the villain's affairs..." Fang Wanglong asked hesitantly.

Fang Shaoshi nodded and said: "Don't worry about this, it's not a problem for me to come out alone with my current status, and you can come out in a few days."

"Thank you Fang Guanren, thank you Fang Guanren." Fang Wanglong kowtowed repeatedly.

Fang Shaoshi walked up to those human soldiers, and wrote respectfully: "The officers have been waiting for a long time, I will invite you to drink later."

The soldiers nodded in satisfaction, and followed Fang Shaoshi and left the dirty prison camp.

(End of this chapter)