In such a situation, things are much easier.

As long as it can stimulate their fighting spirit, Yuan Keli believes that this battle will definitely be won, so he has always been so confident.

Seeing that Li Biao and Zhang Yanfang were both looking at him, Yuan Keli said: "At the same time, the order will be passed down, and each head in this battle can be exchanged for twenty taels of silver." ”

Hearing Yuan Keli's words, Li Biao and Zhang Yanfang didn't expect that it would be so simple and rude?

Yes, that's it, simple and crude. The two of them didn't ask, and Yuan Keli didn't say, but that's what it meant.

Yuan Keli had studied the military status quo of the Ming Dynasty, and he knew one thing, that is, rewards were very important.

Many people join the army, but he is not patriotic or loyal, or even for promotion and fortune, and to get ahead.

If you want to be promoted and make a fortune in the army, you must have ideals, at least you have to be a middle- and lower-level officer to have such an idea.

Ordinary soldiers, they serve as soldiers just to get paid.

Many people have suffered from famine and cannot afford to eat, so they really have no way to go to the army to eat.

For some people, it is because the family is in trouble, or there are too many children and little land at home. In such a situation, the same is hungry and can't afford to eat, so there is no choice but to go to the army to eat.

They value nothing else, but money. The silver given by the court was small, and they just wanted to mix their bellies. In such a situation, they don't want to fight, who is to blame if they die in battle?

On the northern border, the Ming also had a policy. Anyone who kills a Mongolian soldier will be rewarded with forty taels of silver.

It's just that this policy is often just a decoration, and there is no money to give at all.

The first is that the court has no money, and the second is that even if the court gives it, it will be embezzled layer by layer when it is issued.

In the alternation of these two factors, the soldiers did not have the heart to fight desperately at all. If you can't get money even if you work hard, who will work hard?

Among the army of the Ming Dynasty, there is a relatively special army, that is, Qi Jiguang's Qi family army.

All the people in the Qi family's army will be fully paid, and a large part of the captured things will be left; As for the reward for killing the enemy, there will be no less.

In order to maintain such a large expense, Qi Jiguang did a lot of things.

The first is to give gifts, to Zhang Juzheng and the civil officials of the imperial court, Qi Jiguang can be said to be a gift at all costs.

In addition, it is to eat empty salary. It is impossible for the imperial court to give you a full amount of money, and even if it is allocated to you in full, there will be layers of skin in the middle. In Qi Jiguang's hands, it is impossible to have so many at all.

In such a situation, there is only one other way. For example, Qi Jiguang reported the establishment of 20,000 people, but only recruited 10,000 people.

In addition to raising these 10,000 people, the rest of the salary allocated by the imperial court can be used by Qi Jiguang as gifts, and those officials and masters can also put a little bit in their pockets.

In this way, Qi Jiguang's silver is enough. Otherwise, he would not have the support of the imperial court or Zhang Juzheng.

Yu Dayou, who is the same age as Qi Jiguang, has a relatively straight temper and will not do this like Qi Jiguang.

Look at his life, when he fights, he is Yu Long Qihu; But in terms of being officials, the two of them are far behind.

Although Qi Jiguang was finally implicated by Zhang Juzheng, when Zhang Juzheng was in power, Qi Jiguang's official position was rising rapidly.

Look at Yu Dayou again, there have been several ups and downs in this life, and it is called a miserable.

Looking at this matter, Yuan Keli did realize some of the mysteries about warfare. That is, to give the soldiers enough rewards to use to stir them to war.

This is not Northern Xinjiang, and forty-two heads are obviously unrealistic. But cutting it in half, twenty taels is more realistic.

With such an incentive, Yuan Keli believes that these people will definitely have the morale to fight, and there will be brave men under the heavy reward.

A man's head is twenty taels of silver, and two people's head is forty taels. In this part of the Southwest, how much is an acre of land?

As long as you cut off two heads, you can buy more than a dozen acres of land and build another house at the same time. If you cut a few more, you can become a small landlord.

With such an incentive, someone is sure to take a gamble. People die for money, birds die for food, let alone a fierce place like the southwest? What's more, those veterans in the army?

It's not that these people can't fight, they just don't want to fight. When you see the good, you rush up, and when you see the danger, you go backwards.

This is the advantage in danger, and Yuan Keli believes that these people will play with their lives.

Zhang Yanfang looked at Yuan Keli, and her eyes suddenly lit up.

That's all money! If his subordinates cut off too many heads, they will definitely be able to share a little. This Zhang Yanfang still understands.

Zhang Yanfang said cautiously and cautiously: "Lord Dutang, can this promise of the first twenty taels of silver be fulfilled?" ”

What he's worried about now is that if he doesn't cut off his head and doesn't give money, then it's over. At that time, if you can't fulfill the promise you give, the soldiers will make trouble with you.

Yuan Keli nodded with a smile and said, "Don't worry, a person's head is twenty taels of silver, and one tael is a lot." ”

Nodding excitedly, Zhang Yanfang said with a smile: "Then go and tell them immediately!" ”

Looking at Zhang Yanfang, who was excited to leave, Yuan Keli stroked his beard with a smile.

For Yuan Keli, spending some money to solve this matter is not a matter. At that time, if His Majesty does not give approval, he can also get some from the southwest.

With so much toast, you still don't believe that you can't find some silver?

His Majesty allowed himself to come to the southwest, but what he did was to change the land and return to the stream. Some of the accounts in the future will be played, and some of the money will be made in the future, and maybe this matter will be used when the time comes. Either pay or die.

The news soon spread among the army.

For a while, there was an uproar in the army, and no one expected Yuan Keli to make such a promise.

Sure enough, the soldiers began to discuss excitedly. Although there are some skepticism, there are still quite a few people who are willing to give it a try.

Zhang Laosan is one of them, he came to join the army because his family was poor and he couldn't afford to eat.

It is said that his ancestors were also wide, and he was once a rich man, and he was also an official. Later, because of a crime, he was assigned here, and it has been passed down for several generations, and now it has long since declined.

By Zhang Laosan's generation, the family had a large population, and he had to find another way.

Zhang Laosan is about thirty years old, with a big beard and a strong figure.

After waiting for this news, more than a dozen people gathered around Zhang Laosan.

Although Zhang Laosan is not an officer, his prestige is very high. Because this person is a veteran oilman, many people in the army believe in him.

On Zhang Laosan's side. A person said suspiciously: "Third brother, can you believe what you say?" Don't let our brothers work hard at that time, if they don't give money, then we will lose a lot. ”

Zhang Laosan glanced at this person and said angrily: "These words were passed down by Lord Dutang. Who are you as a metropolitan adult? ”

"That's a big official from the capital. I've already inquired, and it's said that this man has the emperor's trust, and he won't deceive us with this kind of thing. ”

"If we don't give money, we'll make a fuss. Now that there are rebellions everywhere in the Southwest, he will definitely give money. You go and find a few other people, and then bring in Wei Laosan and Li Laoer, let's discuss it carefully. ”

"I tell you, this is an opportunity to get rich. No one is allowed to do it alone, let's discuss it carefully, this time we have to do a big one. This will cost hundreds of heads, that is, more than two thousand taels of silver, and we will divide it when the time comes. ”

"Think about it, the money will be taken to my house to buy land and marry my mother-in-law, that will be enough, and we will be a small landlord by then."

"So to tell you, this may be the only opportunity in this life. If you don't do it, you may not have a chance. Anyway, whether you do it or not, I'm sure I'm going to do it. ”

The people around listened to the words of the third brother, and hurriedly echoed and said, "Let's follow the third brother." ”

Zhang Laosan nodded with satisfaction and said: "Brothers, don't worry, even if someone really dies in battle, I will take out half of the money we get to compensate the brothers who died in battle, so that you don't have to worry about the future." ”

"We can trust the third brother." Everyone hurriedly said.

Such cases are not uncommon in the military.

The soldiers who were transferred from all over the country each reported to the regiment, and after the news came out, they began to gather together to discuss, wanting to do a big job.

The news quickly spread back to Zhang Yanfang, and he excitedly told Yuan Keli about it.

Yuan Keli smiled and nodded, looking confident.

In fact, he really thinks he can do it. You must know that this is the southwest, the more bitter and cold the place, the more fierce the people's customs, because if you don't work hard, many times you can't survive at all.

In such an environment, there is no shortage of desperate genes in people's bones. Fight with the sky, fight with the earth, and now it's time to fight with people.

Yuan Keli said: "If the order goes down, everyone will speed up. Tell them to go and kill people, earn money, and earn money and go home to marry their daughter-in-law and buy land. ”

"Yes, sir." Zhang Yanfang agreed and left excitedly.

Li Biao on the side finally couldn't help it at this time.

He looked at Yuan Keli and said with a wry smile: "Lord Dutang, don't expect the lower officials to come out with this money, the lower officials don't have any money." ”

Li Biao couldn't bear it anymore, so he told the truth directly. He weighs a few pounds and taels, and he knows it very well in his heart.

If you let yourself come out with this money, you won't be able to sell yourself. Li Biao is also really worried that Yuan Keli will let him pay this money, you must know that he is a master of the Dutang, and he can't say anything if he lets his governor, pay the money.

"Don't worry! I don't need you. Yuan Keli glanced at Li Biao and said with a smile.

After completing the morale boost, the speed of the army really increased a lot.

In order to boost morale, Yuan Keli did not let people stop discussing in the army, as long as he did not shake the army's heart and said something discouraged, then there would be no problem.

At the same time, the battle in Bijie City continued.

An Bangyan led people to storm Bijie City, and the battle was very fierce, and the corpses were piled up.

The two sides began a fierce strangulation at the head of the city, and it can be said that neither side backed down.

Zhang Cheng covered his arms and commanded the battle with a gloomy face.

Just hit an arrow, Zhang Cheng directly cut off the shaft of the arrow, and the arrow cluster was not pulled out. Zhang Cheng knew that now was not the time at all, so he did not retreat.

There are a lot fewer soldiers in the city, and more than half of the young men who are busy helping him defend the city.

Under such circumstances, how could Zhang Cheng's face be good-looking?

This is only the first day. In Zhang Cheng's opinion, he is afraid that he will be loyal to His Majesty this time, because there is no hope. Even if his letter for help is sent, it will take time to mobilize people from above.

Glancing at the sky, Zhang Cheng sighed.

Hold on until tonight, and you'll be fine. It was impossible for An Bangyan to attack at night, that would not do him any good.

So I can spend this night safely, but what about tomorrow?

Looking at his own people, Zhang Cheng was a little helpless.

He knew very well in his heart that he had no way to hold on to tomorrow, and Bijie City would definitely not be able to hold it tomorrow, and his death would come by then.

Sure enough, after the sun set, An Bangyan's men and horses slowly retreated.

Zhang Cheng came to the city and saw Zhang Zhongmou, who was busy greeting the soldiers.

At this time, Zhang Zhongmou was also very tired, his official uniform was full of dirt, and he was not in the mood to beat it off.

Organizing people to send stones and oil to the city, and at the same time, he also had to organize Langzhong to treat the wounded, let people carry the corpses down, and at the same time arrange cooking, etc., Zhang Zhongmou was also busy all day.

After seeing Zhang Cheng, Zhang Zhongmou hurriedly greeted him, and asked with a concerned look on his face, "Are you injured?" ”

"It's not a big deal, I was bitten." Zhang Cheng waved his hand and said.

Looking at his appearance, Zhang Zhongmou knew that he was bitten?

Zhang Zhongmou hurriedly beckoned Lang Zhong to treat his injuries, and at the same time asked people to prepare water and rice for him.

Lang Zhong healed Zhang Cheng's injuries. Zhang Cheng was gobbling up food, he was really hungry.

Stuffing a large piece of meat into his mouth, Zhang Cheng looked at Zhang Zhongmou and said, "My lord, today we are defending, but tomorrow I am afraid we will not be able to hold it." ”

We had already sent people, but even when the letter for help arrived, the reinforcements did not arrive so quickly. Judging by today's situation, we should not be able to hold out tomorrow. I just took a look, An Bangyan's team is still expanding, and many toasts have begun to join him. ”

"This group of wolf ambitions, unfamiliar wolf cubs!" Zhang Zhongmou said angrily, his tone full of unwillingness.

At the same time, Zhang Zhongmou pointed to the outside of the city and said: "I should have known that I should have exterminated them all!" ”

Looking at the angry Zhang Zhongmou, Zhang Cheng smiled and said, "I didn't expect adults to have such a side." ”

Thinking of Zhang Zhongmou's usual appearance, Zhang Cheng really didn't dare to imagine that this adult still looked like now.

"I'm going to die, and I'm still talking about this?" Zhang Zhongmou said angrily.

Zhang Cheng glanced at Zhang Zhongmou, moved closer to his side, and said in a low tone: "My lord, I can arrange for someone to send your adult away tonight." ”