Chapter 3 Promotion to General
During the Tang Dynasty, because of the successive victories in foreign wars, there were many famous wars, such as Li Jing's night attack on Yinshan to destroy the Eastern Turks, Su Dingfang's destruction of the Western Turks, Pei Xingjian's Black Mountain War, and Li Daozong's destruction of Tibet...... There are many wars such as beheading tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, and annihilating the country, and a victory of annihilating 50,000 Liao troops like this is nothing at all.
However, this is the biggest victory in the history of the Song Dynasty, and it is also the biggest victory since the fall of the Tang Dynasty, which has been almost 200 years since its demise, and its significance is very great.
After two hundred years of absence, and then win the battle, it is really rejoicing, and the joy of the converted people will not be dispersed, singing and laughing every day, and the whole city of conversion is immersed in a joy.
Rebuilding and converting to faith was the first priority, and although Wu Ji received a lot of orders, he did not start construction, but put the people of Wu's military industry into the affairs of reconstruction.
Wu Qing, Li Fubo, Qiao Dayuan, Cao Dalin and the people from Wujiazhuang found Wu Ji, but they were all embarrassed.
Wu Ji was a little surprised and asked, "Third Uncle, what's the matter with you?" ”
"This ......," the crowd hesitated.
Wu Ji was very curious and asked, "Third uncle, if you have something, just say it, don't swallow it." ”
Li Bofu and Qiao Dayuan pushed Wu Qing, meaning to ask him to say. Wu Qing stroked his forehead with his hand, hesitated for a while, was very embarrassed, and said, "Ji'er, in fact, it's not a big deal, it's just a little thing, a little thing." ”
"You're all here, and it's a little bit?" Wu Ji was even more surprised. The leadership of the Wu military industry is almost all here, and if this is also a trivial matter, then this trivial matter is a bit surprising.
"Ji'er, there's nothing else, we just want to go home." Wu Qingyi gritted his teeth and told the truth: "After such a big victory, we got so much silver, and we want to give it to our family." The year will soon come to an end, and with this silver, we will be able to live a happy year. ”
It turned out to be this, and Wu Ji suddenly realized. It is human nature that people have a heart of glory, and they participated in the battle of conversion, rescued Xiongzhou, and shared this glory with their families. Besides, they also got a lot of silver, and it was indeed a wonderful thing to give it to their families and celebrate the New Year with them.
"Your request, I agreed." Wu Ji is reasonable, if he changes to Wu Qing's status, he will think so.
"Xie Ji'er!"
"Xie Dongjia!"
Wu Qing was overjoyed, hurriedly thanked them, and was about to leave. But I heard Wu Ji say: "However, not right now." ”
"Ahh Wu Qing's smile just now was gone, and they looked at Wu Ji, extremely surprised, Wu Ji has always been very talkative, how could he be so unreasonable?
"Ji'er, you can't be so unreasonable." Wu Qing was in a hurry, so he ignored Wu Ji's face: "We have done such a glorious thing in our lives, and you don't let us go back, doesn't it make us uncomfortable?" ”
When these words went to the hearts of everyone, they all nodded yes.
"There's one thing you didn't expect." Wu Ji knew that Wu Qing's surname was very straightforward, and he didn't have much heart, so he wasn't angry at all, and said, "The reward of the imperial court will come down soon." If the court's reward arrives, and you are not there, and you can't see Lord Qincha, will you regret it? Besides, wouldn't it be better to wait until the reward has passed and then go home? Then you will have more glory. ”
That's the big truth. Such a big victory, the reward of the Song Dynasty will soon come down, this glory is very great, after the reward, it is the time to return with fine clothes, it is indeed the time to raise eyebrows, everyone understands, can't help but be overjoyed, even say thanks, and go back happily.
"The third uncle is still so anxious." Yang Xiuxiu looked at Wu Qing's back, a little funny.
"It's not impatient, it's human nature. This reminds me that my brothers may be like arrows in their hearts. Wu Ji stood up and said, "I have to solve this matter." ”
Although the families of the converted army are converting, they still have relatives and friends in their hometowns, who have won battles, returned to their hometowns in fine clothes, and the scenery is inevitable, and it should indeed be resolved.
Wu Ji rushed to the barracks and surrounded a group of soldiers of the Converting Army, all looking forward to it, but they wanted to say goodbye, Wu Ji knew that he had guessed correctly. He ordered everyone to be gathered together, announced on the spot, and when the reward was over, they were given a holiday, so that they could go home for the New Year and have a good gathering with their relatives and friends.
When the converts heard the gospel, they were overjoyed and shouted in unison.
After Wu Ji asked them to disperse, he left Shang Yuan behind and asked, "Shang Yuan, when you used to do Hui Yi, do you know where there is a potion to wash away the tattoos?" ”
"Commander Wu, what are you going to do? You're not going to let the brothers wash off the tattoos, are you? Shang Yuan was taken aback.
In the Song Dynasty, being a soldier was to tattoo the character, and with this tattoo, he was not a normal person, and he was inferior to others. There are many people who want to be soldiers, but they don't want to tattoo words, so they have to be effective. The practice of tattooing words makes people deeply disgusted, and those who have tattoos will see people who are one level shorter, so that only desperate people will come to serve as soldiers.
When the Song Dynasty recruited the most soldiers, it was when it encountered floods and natural disasters, recruiting these displaced people into the army could stabilize the situation and prevent turmoil. The homeless had no way out and had to join the army and accept humiliating tattoos.
"That's right!" Wu Ji had long wanted to wash off the tattoo, but he didn't have a chance. Now, the Converting Army, relieving the siege of Xiongzhou, and using potion to wash away the tattoos of the Converts Army, is a good opportunity.
"Commander Wu, your kindness, the brothers all understand, but this matter is too big." Shang Yuan was frightened. Tattooing is a common practice in the Song Dynasty army, if Wu Ji ordered to wash off the handwriting, this is a big crime, if the court investigates it, it is a great crime.
"The brothers have made such a great contribution to wash them away from the tattoos, I think even if the court knows about it, there will be no objections." Wu Ji was very resolute: "You go and get a sum of silver, go buy some potions and come back." ”
"Commander Wu......" Shang Yuan was stunned for a moment, nodded and said, "Take the order." "Hurry away.
Wu Ji was inspecting the barracks, and Huangfu Song and Zheng Tai came quickly, with a solemn face. Mrs. Zheng lowered her voice and said: "Commander Wu, it is not a trivial matter to wash the thorn characters, once the imperial court investigates it, it is difficult to imagine." ”
"Shang Yuan reported this to us." Huangfu Song also frowned: "Di Qing has made such a great contribution, and he doesn't dare to wash it away privately, and he has to make an order from the official." Although Di Qing had great ambitions, he did not wash away. ”
"I've made up my mind, you don't need to say more." Wu Ji waved his hand and said: "Not only do I have to wash the brothers, but as long as I can be the master, all the soldiers recruited will no longer tattoo the characters." ”
"In that case, it counts us too. In this way, even if the court wants to punish, I believe it will be much lighter. Zheng Tai and Huangfu Song glanced at each other and immediately made a decision.
"Perhaps, the court won't punish crimes?" Wu Ji also knew that this was a big deal. However, as a modern person, I am very unhappy when I look at the tattoo, which is a violation of human rights.
This matter is decided, and Shang Yuan is arranged to buy potions. Shang Yuan got the order and rushed away. This was definitely the top priority of the Converts, and as soon as the news spread, the Converts were both surprised and delighted. If they really wash away the tattoos, they will be able to be normal people again, and when they see people, they will not be reprimanded as "thieves with troops".
They also knew how much pressure they were under in this matter, and their gratitude to Wu Ji skyrocketed.
The next time is to rebuild conversion. Half of the conversion was destroyed, and if it were to be rebuilt, it would require a lot of manpower, and the people of the city of conversion alone would not be enough. This made Mrs. Zheng and Wu Ji very distressed, and the two discussed and decided to recruit migrant workers.
As soon as it was discussed, before it could be implemented, I received a report that the imperial court's envoy had arrived, and he had arrived outside the city of conversion.
With such a big victory, the Song Dynasty will inevitably have a reward and will send a messenger to come. However, it will not come so quickly, from Bianjing to conversion, it will take ten days and a half months on this road alone, not to mention, there are still things to prepare for the army, and it will take a lot of time. It was only three to five days after he returned to the faith, and the Chin Cha arrived, which was too efficient.
Although surprised, Zheng Tai, Wu Ji, Huangfu Song, and Qi Dabao led the whole city of soldiers and civilians out of the city to greet them.
As soon as I got out of the city gate, I saw a Song army of tens of thousands of people coming. This Song army is neat, orderly, well-equipped, and more powerful than the Xiongzhou army, Wu Ji saw it in his eyes and was surprised in his heart, this is definitely elite, even if it is not inferior to the Liao army, which army is this?
"It's Wang Shao, General Wang!" Mrs. Zheng's surprise was particularly loud, her eyes lit up, as if a fan had seen an idol, her face was full of red light, and she rushed over quickly.
"Wang Shao?" Wu Ji was also shocked, he had heard of this name many times. This is the first general of the Song Shenzong Dynasty, the planner and implementer of the Battle of Xihe, forcing hundreds of thousands of Western Xia people to surrender and fighting a rare victory.
When I opened my eyes wide, I saw a big man like an iron tower, riding on a special horse, majestic, the person had not yet arrived, and the momentum on his body had arrived, which was very terrifying.
"A good man!" Wu Ji saw it in his eyes and praised loudly. This person was able to become the first general of the Song Shenzong Dynasty, to be able to put forward the "Pingrong Policy", and to complete the Battle of Xihe, which is indeed not lucky, but has real skills.
"I've seen the king's privy." Zheng Tai saluted loudly.
Wang Shao jumped down from the horse, rolled his eyes, shot out of essence, like a sharp sword, raised his hand, patted Mrs. Zheng on the shoulder a few times, and said with a smile: "Lord Zheng, meet again." Hehe, return to the army, it's good! Great! ”
"Huh!"
Wang Shao is the first general of the dynasty, and he is a famous general, how rare it is to be praised by him, although Mrs. Zheng looks at these reputations relatively lightly, she still can't help but let out a long list of laughs, especially happy.
"This is the brother?" Wang Shao strode over, opened his arms from a distance, came to Wu Ji, hugged Wu Ji in his arms with a bear hug, and laughed: "Brother Wu, it's good!" Great! ”
"Brother Wu?"
There were a lot of people who came with Wang Shao, Zhou Wei, Lin Hong, and Han Fang, these border generals, all came, and they listened to Wang Shao's Wu brother on the left and Wu brother on the right, and they almost smashed their eyes on the ground, with a look of admiration.
Zhou Wei has followed Wang Shao for many years, and he has never heard Wang Shao call him a brother, Wang Shao actually called Wu Ji a brother, how exciting this is, they are so enamoring to death.
"Brother Wu, congratulations, you have become a general!" Wang Shao's surname is straightforward, and without waiting for Wu Ji to speak, it is another amazing sentence.
(To be continued)