The sky was grey and gloomy.

The earth is covered in silver.

Luo Cheng was wearing a thick fur coat and a thick fur hat on his head, and even his face was covered.

He sat on a sled, and there was a small stove burning coals next to him.

Groups of Turkic captives acted as sled dogs, carrying sled dogs on their backs.

The snow is so deep that you can step on it up to your knees.

The victorious soldiers enjoyed the same victorious treatment as Luo Cheng, and they all sat on sleds, letting the Turkic captives pull forward.

The cold wind howled.

The Turks hunched their backs and shrunk their necks one by one, but the cold wind was still pervasive.

Many Turkic people moved forward with deep feet and shallow feet in their hearts, secretly cursing in their hearts, scolding Shibi Khan for being incompetent and scolding Luo Cheng for his ferocity.

In this damn weather, they should have stayed in the camp to avoid the winter, lying in a warm tent, drinking milk tea and comfortably spending the winter, but now, their family is still far away, and they don't know what the situation is over there.

There is a vast future ahead, and they are also full of confusion about the future.

"Dashuai, the front is Tongding City, and not far ahead is the Liao River."

"Oh, there should be soldiers from Tongding City, right?"

"There are more than 500 people, and they are home."

Luo Cheng got up, the wind was very strong, and he caged his robe.

The more than 500 soldiers have arrived home and will be separated here, and Luo Cheng is going to say goodbye to them. Ride your horse and come to the city gates, where many people have gathered.

There were officials from the city who came to greet them, and even more people were the families of those soldiers who went out to greet their relatives.

And the soldiers who were about to go home were all assembled in front of the city, standing upright in the cold wind.

"Handsome!"

More than 500 soldiers stood up excitedly.

Luo Cheng looked at these guys and said with a smile, "How about it, after being away from home for a few months, I finally arrived home, many people should have seen their relatives waiting over there to greet them, right?" I guess you can't wait to go home, so I won't talk nonsense. Take your booty and your rewards, go back, enjoy the warmth of your family at home, comfort your wives, serve your parents well, and spend more time with your children. ”

"Of course, I know that you have also received a lot of loot this time, but remember to be diligent and thrifty, do not waste money, and do not gamble and drink too much. When I have time, I tidy up my home and practice martial arts. ”

"Alright, disband, get out!"

More than 500 soldiers laughed and saluted Luo Cheng, and then ran to the side to get their salutes and trophies.

Everyone had a lot of things, in addition to the two horses they carried when they were drafted, as well as spears, bows, knives, armor, etc., this time each person was given a few horses, as well as some cattle and sheep, and slaves.

There were brave men, one who had four horses and six slaves.

At least, they were also given two Turkic horses, two Turkic slaves, not to mention some armor and bows.

The family members of the government soldiers who had been waiting at the gate of the city for a long time also called their names and ran over at this time.

There are young couples who can't help but hug each other, there are elderly fathers who hold their sons, and there are young children who jump into their fathers' arms.

And in the midst of these joys, there is also some sadness.

There are some who remain in the land forever.

"How many brothers did Tongding die in battle?"

"Tongding conscripted eight hundred, but only five hundred and sixty-three returned, and two hundred and thirty-seven were killed in battle."

Luo Cheng nodded.

At the gate of the city, many people have been calling for the names of their relatives who have gone on the expedition, but they have not received a response.

Luo Cheng asked people to go over and report the names of these soldiers who died in the war and call their families over.

"It is unfortunate to inform you, your relatives, that they have not been able to return. They are the bravest warriors who have died in battle for their country, and we can only bring back his ashes, as well as some of their relics. ”

After Luo Cheng's words were finished, there was a cry below.

Luo Cheng had to interrupt his speech, and only after a long time did he continue to announce the bereavement of these soldiers who died in battle, and gave horses, clothes, and money and silk to each family's wives and children as a consolation pension.

"The military fields granted by these brothers who died in battle are inherited by their wives, sons, and daughters."

"The burial expenses of the brothers who died in the war are paid by the yamen of the Jiedu envoy, and if their descendants are adults, priority is given to the selection of the government soldiers to join the army, and if the brothers who died in battle have no children and grandchildren, their relatives can also be hired, and if they are minors, they will still be given priority in hiring when they become adults."

"Each brother who died in battle was given a one-time pension of 20 acres of land, and another one-time pension of 20 yuan to settle down."

In addition, even if they die in battle, all the rewards they have received for their previous meritorious services will be repaid, and even after they die in battle, they can still receive a share of the spoils of war.

So of the 4,000 brothers who died in this battle, Luo Cheng paid a bloody compensation.

The horses, armor, and weapons that each man had brought with him when he went out on the expedition were returned, and he was also given a trophy reward, and twenty acres of land and twenty pieces of money as a pension, and the cost of burial was also paid separately.

"The festival envoy yamen will also build a special monument to heroes, inscribe their names on the monument, and send people to pay regular sacrifices. And the soldiers who have no descendants will also adopt righteous children for them and inherit incense for them. ”

In addition, those government soldiers who were not injured were also given additional compensation according to the level of disability.

"For the wives, sons and daughters of the fallen brothers who have no support, the festival will make the yamen give assistance for life!"

"For the brothers who are disabled and have to quit the army, the festival will make the yamen give them military fields, and give them cattle and horses, as a permanent inheritance."

After the reading of this article of bereavement rewards, although it cannot bring the dead back to life and the injured to recover, after all, it can give them some protection and comfort in addition to grief.

"Dashuai, the standard of this pension is not low, and if it continues for a long time, it will be a big burden." Wei Zheng reminded Luo Cheng in a low voice.

"I know, but the foundation of our Andong Dao is these soldiers. If we can't properly compensate and help these dead and wounded, how will we fight in the future, and who will be willing to fight with their lives? ”

Besides, in fact, this standard is not too high, and for many dynasties that attach importance to military generals, there are special pension regulations, which are actually not low.

Luo Cheng also specially called the local officials in Tongding and told them that they must take more care of the families of these dead soldiers and the wounded soldiers who have been discharged from the army.

"Drinking water and thinking about the source, our stability is also inseparable from the efforts of these brothers, so you must treat their families well, especially those wounded soldiers who have been discharged, and they must be well settled."