Royal road

The supplies transported from the mountain came back to the two teams one after another, and it was not until the sun set that Yiyan returned to the Liang Mansion with the last team.

The night was already dark, but the front of the Liang Mansion was brightly lit, like a bright light calling for tired birds.However, Yiyan didn't expect that even that person went out the door.

He walked up to Liang Feng in three steps and knelt down on one knee: "My lord, it's a good luck that this subordinate did not disgrace his life, and completely wiped out Qingyangzhai!"

Not only was it flattened, but it was probably moved away, right?Liang Feng smiled and took a step forward, reaching out to support his arm: "I didn't expect you to do so well, get up. Talk inside."

That hand was a little cold, and I don't know if it was because I waited too long or because my body temperature was too low.Yi Yan got up quickly and supported Liang Feng.Just like when the two met for the first time, he was still stained with the blood of the enemy, covered in dust and embarrassed.And that person is still clean and elegant, like a cloud in the sky.But this time, Yiyan didn't back away, didn't let go, but stuck tightly to Liang Feng's side, supporting him to move towards the main courtyard.

Step by step, Yiyan's heart seemed to calm down, no longer angry, no longer anxious, no longer hesitant, everything fell back to the original place, tied to the person beside him.

Not long after, the two returned indoors.Sitting down by the couch, Liang Feng breathed a sigh of relief, and first asked: "Fortunately, everything went smoothly this time. How did you attack?"

He didn't even ask himself what was in the last confiscation.Yiyan's chest felt hot, and he described the experience of attacking the stronghold in detail.Liang Feng nodded as he listened. This was clearly the attacking tactics of the special forces. Maybe in the future we can train a sharp knife squad according to the training methods of the special forces?

After finally finishing speaking, Yi Yan said: "I brought back all the belongings in Qingyang Village, and set fire to the village, so there will never be bandits again."

No wonder the light convoy came back three or four times. Liang Feng asked curiously, "What are the three big cars you brought back?"

"Money and silk." Yi Yan answered simply, "There are also gold, silver, jewelry and various curios, probably obtained by looting caravans. They were not willing to spend them, and hid them in their respective houses."

Whoa!There are hundreds of thousands of money for such three big cars, right?Liang Feng couldn't help laughing: "It's still easy to buy and sell without money."

"I can lead troops to attack other cottages!" Yi Yan said immediately.

Liang Feng shook his head: "Qingyangzhai is in a special situation. The main force has been wiped out by our army, so it is easy to capture. But don't take the siege war lightly. You don't have several times the force, so don't even think about capturing a strong city. The defenders of the city are determined, the supplies in the city are abundant, and it is common for them to stand firm in front of several times the enemy army. The siege of the city becomes a war of attrition. Therefore, unless it is absolutely necessary, don’t attack those cities.”

Just like in the Southern Song Dynasty, when the Mongolian army broke the whip to Diaoyu City, tens of thousands of troops could not conquer a small city. Instead, they killed the enemy commander in World War I, which caused civil strife in the Mongolian army and changed the pattern of the whole world.Key fortresses set up at key locations have always been a factor that cannot be ignored in wars, and he doesn't want to make Yiyan feel negligent about siege battles because of a small cottage.

Yi Yan nodded thoughtfully.Liang Feng didn't stop, and continued: "Besides, I didn't train you for the purpose of looting your house. No matter if you are robbing civilians or bandits, serious consequences may result. If the army's morale is lost, everything will be in vain. You did a good job this time, you didn’t distribute the property to the soldiers privately, only good discipline can keep the soldiers from being moved by immediate interests.”

"My lord, do you want to reward these people? They have already received a lot of favors!" Yi Yan frowned.He didn't think too much, he just felt that all the property seized should belong to the lord, so he didn't let the people below touch it.

Liang Feng shook his head and said: "If you win a battle, you should be rewarded. However, money and silk will disturb people's hearts, and it is never the right way to reward soldiers. This encounter also made me see a lot of problems, so I just wanted to take advantage of this opportunity. Reorganize the parts and increase the number of soldiers."

Before he thought about it a little bit, the route of elite soldiers is good, but it is not completely suitable for the Liang family.The number of people in the Liang Mansion is too thin, if only relying on professional soldiers, there will never be enough people for a big battle.It's better to learn from the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty and develop a group of half-cultivation and half-war reserve forces.And those professional soldiers will become the sharp knives among them and play the biggest role.

This topic was exactly what Yiyan wanted to hear: "That's right, there are too few people and it's impossible to take care of both. The lord also needs to leave enough people around him!"

It seems that this hijacking incident still left a considerable psychological shadow on Yiyan.Liang Feng smiled: "That's the reason. In the future, I will also keep an internal guard by my side, and the servants in the main house must also be trained, taking into account safety and security. But these are secondary, the most important thing is that I imagined it." This reward system. It is divided into three levels, and it can be operated like this..."

Liang Feng spoke with great interest. The more Yiyan listened, his brows frowned higher, and finally he couldn't help but said: "My lord, I don't need such a reward. Besides, the number of acres is too much. How can the mansion maintain it?" livelihood?"

"The more acres of land given to the soldiers, the more people can be fed. Every mu of tax-exempted land can feed one more human life. So what depends on is not how much food the Liang Mansion can receive, but It's how many people it keeps alive and how many lives it keeps."

This is something Liang Feng spent an afternoon slowly trying to figure out.At this stage, such reorganization does cost a lot, but correspondingly, it can support more people.And when these people survive, and even have food in their warehouses and money in their pockets, the local economy will recover.Raising soldiers not only raises soldiers, but also the family members behind those soldiers.

When there were 500 people, such a policy seemed inconspicuous.But if there are 5 to [-] people, then the people behind them are a huge enough number.However, these are still far away. What needs to be done now is to allow those soldiers who have shed blood and sweat to get the rewards they deserve.

After finally figuring this out, Liang Feng was in high spirits.Looking at the pale but energetic man in front of him, Yi Yan's eyes gradually brightened.He knew that the lord had a kind heart, otherwise he would not have saved himself from the officers and soldiers, let alone set them free.But he didn't expect that the lord could see so far!If he were allowed to govern a county or even a state, how many people would be able to avoid being displaced and live a peaceful and prosperous life?

No matter how it is compiled, this song is the foundation of the protagonist.He will polish this army well and make it the wings of the lord soaring into the sky!

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In the Datong shop in the barracks, there was a lot of snoring.Zhu Er, who was sleeping in the corner, hugged the thin quilt on his body and rolled comfortably.Almost bumped into a teammate on the side.However, both of them were sleeping on their backs, and no one disturbed anyone's sweet dreams.

After another quarter of an hour, Zhu Er suddenly said "Ouch", turned over and sat up: "I'm going to miss morning exercise!"

The voice was not too loud, and half of the people in the barracks woke up.Immediately, someone scolded: "What the hell is going on, rest these two days!"

Hearing this roar, many people fell asleep again.Zhu Er blushed, completely lost sleepiness from embarrassment, secretly climbed off the bed and walked outside.

It was just dawn at this moment, and there was really no one on the school field outside. Zhu Er stood by the empty field, a little dazed.It has been three days since the day when I faced the bandits, but standing here, I can still feel the thrill of killing the enemy that day.That heart clenched, eyes bloodshot fear and excitement.

In that battle, he killed three enemies head-on and injured two more.After coming down, my hands were shaking for a whole day, and I couldn't even participate in the attack on the cottage the next day.Until now, he can still remember the bloody faces.But the strange thing is that those faces never appear in dreams every day when I sleep.Instead, sleepless nights until dawn.

It must be because those people deserve to be killed.Zhu Er clenched his fist, feeling surprisingly calm in his heart.He is a householder in Liangfu and was born in the farm.At the foot of the mountain, there are his family's fields, his parents and relatives, why should he let those bandit soldiers do harm to him?If those bastards dare to come again, he must kill a few more, so that they will die without a place to die!

"Huh? Zhu Er, why did you get up so early?" The door to the side room opened, and Sun Jiao came out from inside. He saw his subordinates at a glance, and asked involuntarily.

"Captain!" Zhu Er hurriedly stood up straight, raised his right hand to his chest, and gave a military salute.This is also taught by the team, saying that it is inconvenient to kneel down when the armor of the soldier is on the body, just use this kind of etiquette.

Sun Jiao waved his hand casually: "Where are there so many rules? Aren't you not going to practice today? Why are you up so early?"

"I...I couldn't sleep, so I came out and walked around." Zhu Er scratched his head and said with a smirk.

"Haha, are you also thinking about today's review?" Sun Jiao glanced at the wooden platform that was just erected in the past two days, and said in a serious manner, "I have inquired about it, and it is said that the master will reward us! Maybe it's the money paid from the bandit's lair!"

"Really?!" Zhu Er was taken aback, "If one person sends two strings, it will be a lot of money!"

"That's really hard to say." Sun Jiao clicked his tongue, "But I heard that the wooden workshop has won two or three awards. This time our contribution is so great, maybe we can give some sweets?"

"Actually, the Lord is good enough for us." Zhu Er was a little guilty, and murmured, "Just three meals a day, clothes, and land are a lot of expenses. Isn't it just for raising us? In war, asking for rewards is unreasonable..."

Sun Jiao couldn't help but choked: "I just listened to it, who knows? Anyway, this is the first time the Lord Lang is reviewing the trilogy, so you need to get more energy! Don't talk nonsense with you, I'm going to practice archery."

Ever since he lost to Yiyan, Sun Jiao also practiced arrows secretly, and Guang Zhu Er has met him several times.Seeing Wu Changyuan's back, Zhu Er heaved a sigh of relief, yes, no matter how rewarding it is, it is necessary to cheer up to practice in front of the Lord Lang, so as not to lose Wu's face.

After thinking about it, Zhu Er trotted all the way to the well beside him.Looking at the team's attitude that they have to clean up every day before returning home, it's always right to wash your face first to refresh your face.

After another half an hour, everyone was chased away by their corporal leaders.They put on new clothes one by one, and picked up the long guns that they never left their hands all day.After the fierce battle that day, everyone in the team got a three-foot-long red tassel, which can be tied to the head of the gun. It is said that this can prevent blood from flowing down the shaft of the gun, and the hand will not slip when fighting with the gun. .For the family soldiers who have seen blood, this thing is absolutely practical, and it looks good on the tie. It seems that even the long spear has a bit more majestic momentum.

After taking care of everything, the drums on the sidelines of the school grounds rang.The scene of killing the enemy that day suddenly came to mind, all the soldiers clenched their spears, puffed up their chests, and strode to the edge of the general platform.

However, it is different from what I imagined. At this moment, there is no soft couch or low table on the tall wooden platform, but a strange tall and long table with a red cloth on it and a silver plate on it. What is it.But no matter how doubtful they were in their hearts, no one whispered to each other. They were used to practicing in line, and they understood the rules.

In such an extremely quiet and solemn atmosphere, the two climbed up the steps and slowly climbed onto the high platform.One person was wearing leather armor, holding a long sword in his hand, and there was a faint murderous look in his gray-blue eyes, which made people dare not look directly at him.The other wears a wide robe with a loose belt, and has elegant sleeves, which is indescribably oppressive.

The two walked to the middle of the high platform one after the other, and the man in military uniform stepped forward and said loudly: "Everyone is there, stand at attention! Marching salute!"

With a clatter, everyone put their heels together, raised their right arms, tapped on their left chest, and performed the military salute designated by the Liang Mansion.Although there were only 20 people, their movements were uniform and magnificent.

Liang Feng glanced at them and nodded, "You fought the enemy bravely the day before yesterday and repelled bandit soldiers five times your own. You are brave and heroic and deserve praise."

Just a few words made many people below turn red.This is a compliment from the Lord Lang!And the reward, do you really want to reward something?Why didn't you see the copper coins on the case?

Liang Feng didn't take it too seriously, and said, "From now on, the Liang family's military merits will be divided into three grades. The third grade of military merit is to kill the enemy bravely and win a big victory. All soldiers who participated in the battle will be exempted from paying for three years!"

As soon as these words came out, there was a commotion below.They expected to get a reward, but the best scenario was nothing more than a few strings of money.However, three years of tax exemption is different. Each of them has ten acres of military land. If ten acres of land are exempted from taxes for three years, wouldn't they be able to support a family?

"The third-class military merits can be accumulated. Every time you fight the enemy bravely and return with a big victory, you will be rewarded with a three-year exemption. This is how it is in battle!"

Now, even the calmest person couldn't help it.If this is the case, won't the military mother be exempted from taxation for 30 years after winning ten battles? 30 years!I'm afraid it will be used for my own death!

Liang Feng didn't care about the commotion, and continued: "If you dare to take the lead in the battlefield, can turn the tide of the battle in one fell swoop, and lead the trilogy to turn defeat into victory, you will be a second-class army attack. You will be exempted from taxation for ten years!"

Everyone's eyes turned to Yiyan instantly.Each of them has seen the team fighting desperately. Without the team, they would never have won so easily.It is a glorious feat to be able to turn things around in one fell swoop on the battlefield.And this kind of soldier's courage can also plunder merits that are multiples of his own!If they can become the corps leader and team leader, can they also win this honor? !

Seeing the hot atmosphere in the audience, Liang Feng smiled and threw out the last bombshell: "If you are disabled due to war, you can also enjoy second-class military merit! If you die in battle, in addition to exempting the land from taxation, the Liang family will also pay for the deceased. Take care of your wife and children. If you get [-] third-class military merits or [-] second-class military merits, you can be promoted to first-class military merits. All first-class meritorious officials will never be taxed in the military land they are awarded, and can be passed on to their children and grandchildren!"

Not to mention the preferential treatment for the wounded and disabled, this is the first-class military merit that can be passed on to future generations, isn't it Yongyetian? !In the past, only kings and nobles could enjoy the treatment, so as long as they follow the lord, can they get it in exchange?That is a great honor!Everyone has lost their language, and money may give them food and clothing for a while, but such meritorious deeds are the guarantee for their lifelong worry-free life.You can let them throw their heads, sprinkle their blood, and be desperate for it!

They did not follow the wrong person!

"I would like to die for the Lord!"

I don't know who yelled first, and then everyone shouted in unison: "May I die for my lord! May I die for my lord!"

This is their cry from the heart.All of them grew up in the fields and were born farmers.They know the importance of the land and love the land sincerely.Whoever can give them land, exempt them from taxes, and give them lifelong ownership of the land is their god and deserves to be worshiped wholeheartedly!

Looking at the flushed faces below, Liang Feng heaved a sigh of relief in his heart.The third-class military merit system was copied by him from the troops of later generations, and after some adjustments, it was connected with the military merit granting of land in Qin Dynasty.In terms of law, he actually did not have the right to cede the land privately.In any era, the right to distribute land is the exclusive right of the imperial court and the emperor.

But now, it is a truly troubled time, a catastrophic era in which the imperial court is about to collapse.He needs an army that is loyal enough and strong enough.Since the fields can sustain this loyalty, he can steal power and give the land around him to those who fight for him.

Liang Feng raised his hand and pressed lightly, and the tsunami-like shouts stopped immediately.This is the real order and prohibition, and it is also a clear proof of the team's obedience.Liang Feng nodded slightly, and continued: "After this battle, the current manpower shortage problem of the Liang Manor was also exposed. Therefore, I decided to expand the series. You soldiers who are only responsible for combat, as regular soldiers, you can get Ten acres of military land, the tax is halved. The staff of a team is increased to [-] people, with one team leader and two team deputy. Five subordinates are one team, and a team leader is set; ten people are one team, and a team leader is set."

These words immediately excited Sun Jiao.If there is an increase in manpower, wouldn't he, the former corps leader, want to go along with the flow and be promoted to Shichang?

Liang Feng continued: "Another two teams will be added to serve as auxiliary soldiers. They will farm on weekdays and assist you in fighting during wartime. You can receive food and pay from the army. One team of regular soldiers and two teams of auxiliary soldiers form a battalion with a battalion commander. What All officers above the commander are officers. All officers can receive different military fields according to their ranks, the battalion commander has 25 mu, the team leader has [-] mu, the team deputy has [-] mu, and the team leader has [-] mu."

Let alone Sun Jiao, even the others became short of breath.Those of them who have participated in battles and won third-class military merits, are they all likely to be promoted to officers?If there is an official title, wouldn't it be several times more acres?Ten mu of land without tax can support a family of three. If it is thirty mu or fifty mu, isn't it a landlord who can support maids and tenants?

"This battalion is called the 'Yongrui Battalion'. There is a saying in "Six Secret Teachings": In the army, there are those who are brave, daring to die, and happy to be wounded. Those who gather together as a pawn are called "scholars who are trapped in Chen". Those who have a close relationship with a long sword and a line of martial arts gather together as a pawn and are called "brave men". What I want is not willing to risk the sword. The lunatic is not a lone army relying solely on bravery, but a brave and strong soldier who can advance with drums and guns without chaos. You are all the best in the army and the sharp edge of my homeland. Remember your battalion number, If you don't have a heart of courage, you are not worthy of being a soldier of the "Brave Battalion"!"

Speaking of this, Liang Feng took two things from the silver tray on Gao's case, and said solemnly: "Yiyan."

"Your subordinate is here!" Yi Yan took a step forward and knelt down in front of Liang Feng.

"This is the banner and military merit book of the 'Yongrui Battalion'. The banner is the soul of the army. The flag is there when it is established, and it will die when the flag is destroyed. The military merit book is the root of the army. It records the military exploits of all soldiers and has been passed down for generations. .Now, I give you these two things, and I hope you will be in charge of this camp, and you will never end up in a hundred battles!"

"This subordinate will live up to the lord's great trust!" Yi Yan raised his hands above his head, and solemnly took the two things.Afterwards, he got up and walked to the front of Dian Jiang's stage, he stretched out his hands, and the flag fluttered.

"My lord is mighty! Brave and victorious!"

I saw the word "Yongrui" embroidered in the middle of the flag, with gold thread on the red background, shining brilliantly in the sun.

Everyone yelled: "My lord is mighty! Brave and victorious!"

The shouts shook the heavens, spreading throughout the mansion of the Liang Mansion inside the wall, the huts where the refugees temporarily lived outside the wall, and echoing endlessly in the more distant valleys.