Chapter 412 Boom in the Army

In the feudal society that lasted for more than 1,000 years, the captive policy of the Song Dynasty belonged to the most humane and magnanimous, which was the embodiment of the high political, economic and cultural development of the Song Dynasty and reached a certain level of civilization.

Of course, although the large-scale killing of prisoners rarely occurred in the Song Dynasty, there were still some abuses and killings of prisoners, but compared with the previous and subsequent dynasties, the capture policy of the Song Dynasty was the closest to that of later generations. However, this civilization did not continue, and it can be seen from the way the captives were disposed of that the later Yuan culture was actually a serious regression.

What I remember most in my mind is the phrase "surrender the gun and don't kill" that often appears in movies and television, and every time the PLA takes control of the war situation, these four words will resound over the entire battlefield.

Lu Xiufu said: "Your Majesty, for those who have no great evil among the captives, if they are more obedient, they are often sent back to China, first, to show the magnanimity of our dynasty, and secondly, it is also conducive to improving the relationship between our dynasty and the hostile country, for those who are willing to submit to our dynasty, they will be used according to the measure, some are released as people, entered the household registration of our dynasty, and given grain fields for their cultivation, and some are granted official positions, directly in our dynasty as officials, for the evildoers, they are punished with long-term detention or beheading, relatively speaking, this part of the number is very small, For most captives, the most common way is to serve in the army or after being stabbed, and if they encounter our army and are captured by the enemy, they will first exchange prisoners. On the whole, our DPRK's prisoner policy is quite flexible and benevolent. ”

"Well, Lu Aiqing, for the prisoner policy, your Military Affairs Institute will take the time to refine it."

"Your Majesty, there are not many prisoners captured by our court, and the minister thinks that the existing way can be completely handled, do you need to discuss it again?"

"It's not much now, but when the war breaks out, there will be more. As for the prisoner policy, my idea is that in the early and middle stages of the war, that is, in the defensive stage of our dynasty, the stage of stalemate, the captured prisoners should mainly be exchanged, and in the later stage, another way should be adopted, that is, to release the Han soldiers in the Mongol army and imprison the Mongols and Semu in the Mongol army, so as to achieve a dividing effect. ”

Lu Xiufu thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty is reasonable, and the minister will arrange time for the Military Affairs Yuan and the Ministry of War to discuss this matter. ”

Lin'an in March, the spring breeze and Xi, the flying butterflies surround the clusters of flowers that compete to bloom, compete for beauty, the willows on the side of the road weep down the branches and leaves, fluttering in the breeze, for the south of the Yangtze River, the scenery and climate in March are undoubtedly the best.

"It's a beautiful scenery in the south of the Yangtze River, no wonder everyone says that the scenery in the south of the Yangtze River is good in March." Zhang Quanyi, who was standing on the shore of West Lake, sighed.

On the day of the break, Fang Ling and I, Yuan Jian, Zhang Quanyi, and Xiao Qi came to the West Lake to go on a leisurely trip. I smiled and said: "The scenery in the south of the Yangtze River is beautiful and pleasant, and the West Lake of Lin'an is one of the best spots. ”

"Yes, Childe."

"Brother, sir, let's go boating."

I nodded and said, "Okay, Xiao Qi, go rent a boat." ”

Fang Ling volunteered to be the boatman, rocking the oars while singing the song I taught, let us swing the oars, and the boat pushed away the waves......

This song was taught to Fang Ling when I was boating on the West Lake with me, but now Fang Ling has no memory, after returning from the Valley of the Kings, I taught Fang Ling all the songs I would play, including this song "Let's Swing the Sculls" that I modified the lyrics of.

The nursery rhyme is light and joyful, and the voice of Fang Ling is like a lark, which makes people feel comfortable.

The boat moved slowly forward, and we chatted while enjoying the beautiful scenery of the West Lake. Zhang Quanyi: "Childe, the imperial court has recently started recruiting troops, and many people in the martial arts hall are ready to sign up. His subordinates also want to join the army, does Childe think it's feasible? ”

"Quanyi, how did you think of joining the army?"

"Childe, yes, my subordinates also want to be like Wenzhang and make contributions in the field."

I smiled, and I understood that young people have such youthful enthusiasm: "Quanyi, you cultivate talents in the martial arts hall, and they join the army, this is a contribution to our army, and it is also a kind of merit." I suggest that you still concentrate on taking care of the martial arts hall, and when the war breaks out, I will personally conscript, and when you and I are together, are you still afraid that there will be no chance to go into battle to kill the enemy and make meritorious contributions? ”

Zhang Quanyi hurriedly said: "Childe, this is what you said personally, and you can't go back." ”

Yuan Jian on the side scolded with a smile: "Junbao, how can you talk to your son in this tone." ”

"It doesn't matter."

Fang Ling, who was rowing, said: "Brother, I will go too." ”

"Ling'er, going to the battlefield is a man's business, you still ......"

Fang Ling interrupted: "Brother, I am your personal bodyguard, there are no eyes on the battlefield, so I need Ling'er by your side even more." ”

"Good, good. When the time comes, I will definitely take you, as well as Mr., Quan Yi and others, and we will go to the battlefield to kill the enemy together. ”

Fang Lingwaner: "It's pretty much the same, hehe." ”

I also smiled and said to Zhang Quan: "Quanyi, I asked the Military Affairs Institute to set up a recruiting point in the Wudang Martial Arts Hall, so that it is convenient for the people of the Wudang Martial Arts Hall to sign up for the army, and at the same time, it can also increase the reputation of the Martial Arts Hall, do you think it is feasible?" ”

When Zhang Quan heard this, he immediately said excitedly: "Of course you can, Childe, then the people of our martial arts hall can sign up for the army, is it okay, can we be accommodating?" ”

I didn't react at once: "Quanyi, what is accommodating?" ”

Yuan Jian smiled slightly: "Childe, this year, the enthusiasm of the people in Lin'an City and the surrounding areas for joining the army is higher than in previous years, judging from the few days at the beginning of the month, the number of people who sign up for the recruitment may far exceed the number of recruits, that is to say, it is very likely that a wave of military enthusiasm will be formed, and there are more people and less porridge, so Junbao's intention is to ask Gongzi to open the back door, haha, Junbao, that's right, this kid has also learned to take the relationship." ”

When I saw Zhang Quanyi smiling shyly, I asked, "Why is this year's enthusiasm so high?" ”

Zhang Quanyi: "According to the people who plan to join the army in the martial arts hall, there are two main reasons, one is that the treatment of the army in our dynasty is guaranteed, in addition to three meals a day, there is also a fixed military salary every month, if you can be promoted, this salary will also increase, for young people who are not good at studying, this is easier than the imperial examination, and the military officials do not dare to deduct military salaries, and they can get it every month." The second is the vigorous propaganda of various newspapers in Lin'an City, although the life of our dynasty has generally been improved, and people gradually have a sense of wealth, but there is always a need for someone to protect this rich life, and the hot-blooded young people should protect their families and defend the country, as far as Wei Qing and Huo Qubing of the Han Dynasty, and as close as Yue Fei and Meng Gong, this is also the hero complex that Gongzi said, and the people in the martial arts hall are good at dancing and playing with guns, so they are even more willing to sign up for the army. ”

Xiao Qi said: "Childe, this is a good thing." ”

"Well, yes, everyone has a responsibility to protect the family and defend the country. Xiao Qi, after you go back, you will inform several editors-in-chief of the Great Song Dynasty Royal Newspaper, and ask them to contact the Military Affairs Yuan more in the near future, write more articles, set up models, hype up the hero complex, and encourage the people, so that the people of the court can understand the truth that 'one person joins the army, and the whole family is glorious'. ”

"Yes, Childe."

"Also, Xiao Qi, let the Great Song Dynasty Royal Newspaper start serializing "Yue Jiajun Loyal to the Country" based on the story of Yue Fei told by folk storytellers, I think it's time to publicize the recovery of mountains and rivers and go straight to Huanglong."

Yuan Jian persuaded in a low voice: "Childe, is this matter appropriate?" The Great Song Dynasty Royal Newspaper represents the Great Song royal family, if you hype up the matter of Marshal Yue, doesn't it mean that the first emperor Gaozong's decision-making was wrong? ”

"Hehe, sir, back then, the first emperor mistakenly believed the slander of the traitor Qin Hui, and when Emperor Gaozong knew about the incident in Fengbo Pavilion, it was too late to stop it, this was all the result of the traitor Qin Hui's concealment and private behavior." I looked at the surface of the lake and said meaningfully, "Sir, history, just like this ripple, one by one, has already drifted by the wind, do you understand?" ”

Yuan Jian nodded and said, "My subordinates understand." ”

I then said to Zhang Quan: "Quanyi, it's not impossible to be accommodating and accommodating, but why don't you have confidence in the people in the martial arts hall?" When recruiting, the people of the martial arts hall should have a unique advantage at least in terms of physical fitness and martial arts, right? ”

Zhang Quanyi: "Childe, of course this subordinate is confident, but it's just because the ** in the martial arts hall are all ordinary people who have no power and powerless, for fear of being squeezed out when there are many people, so Quan Yi just wants to talk to Childe." ”

I understand Zhang Quanyi's worries, this is like the unspoken rules of the civil service examination in later generations, I said: "I see, Quanyi, you can rest assured that you can rest assured, I will deal with those who use power for personal gain, I have always advocated fairness and justice, merit-based admission, and it is the same for those who have the right and no power, as long as there are illegal black-box operators, they will be dealt with according to the law." ”

"Childe, that subordinate told the people of the martial arts hall that they can join the army based on their ability, as long as their grades are excellent, they don't need to think about anything else."

"Yes, of course. Quanyi, for those who are interested in joining the army, you should teach them according to their aptitude, and you can teach them how to use the common weapons of our army, such as bows and crossbows, knives and guns, and the like. Or simply like this, in addition to the basic skills, the teaching content of the martial arts hall is divided into two parts, one part is to strengthen the body, mainly fists and feet, and the other part is specifically for the army, mainly weapons, so that the martial arts hall can be used as a training base for the army. ”

"Okay, Childe, my subordinates will do it tomorrow."

"Brother." Fang Ling smiled, "Do you count this as abusing power for personal gain?" ”