PS: Wang Xiu sighed and said that I should do my best to promote this matter and let General Wang rest in peace.

After going out and returning home with a few personal soldiers, the horse walked on the stone road, and the sound of hooves was cold.

Looking up at the sky, the stars are scorching.

If the deceased does not sleep, look down on this ancient city with an undercurrent.

For a month and a half, everyone was busy stir-frying.

The dead were to be buried, the wounded were to be healed, and although this battle was a great victory, the number of dead and wounded was the most tragic since the Northern Expedition. Although the Huns of Great Xia fought a battle, they also took away thousands of martyrs.

The lost sources of troops should be replenished on the spot. Conscription notices were posted in various parts of Guanzhong, but few responded. The rumors of Wang Zhenwei's murder have been known to women and children, and although the authorities have tried to "refute the rumors", the people prefer to believe it. The refusal to join the army is the best response of the local people to this matter: Wang Zhenwei is the god of war and the Bodhisattva in their minds, and the grandson of the virtuous minister Wang Meng, so why should they support the army that killed him? If this army actually fights in the same room, who would dare to entrust their lives to them?

Horses to be bought. In the harsh winter battle, in addition to the dead and disabled horses on the battlefield, there were many horses who sweated profusely and died of illness on the way to victory because they did not keep warm in time. The cavalry can't be replenished, and the next time they meet, the chances of winning will be much less. I found a local horse dealer who was willing to cooperate, and asked them to go to Hehuang and Hexi to buy horses separately, and it is estimated that when they come back, it will be the beginning of summer, and I hope that there will be no Xiongnu, Rouran or Xianbei people at that time.

The places that had been occupied by the Xia army were to be taken over one by one, and the Fengsui Pavilion that had been destroyed by the Xia army was to be repaired and defended. The generals argued over this. One faction believed that the troops of Guanzhong and Beifu could not receive assistance from Jiangdong, and their troops were already insufficient. If the troops are divided to guard the various places, the manpower will be even more scarce. In the end, it is defensive everywhere and thin everywhere. It is better to concentrate forces and maneuver to deal with all kinds of dangerous situations. The other faction believes that someone guarding the border city can avoid being directly besieged by the enemy, and even if it is a mobile response, there must be a warning. If it is the worst, the key points on the way back must also be occupied. In the end, Chang'an made a decision and chose a compromise plan: there is no need to send troops everywhere, but a few key points still have to be held in hand.

After all the qiē are arranged. Fu Hongzhi left the main force in the place where Shen Tianzi had been stationed before, and he took a part of the officers and soldiers to Chang'an to receive the award on behalf of the whole army.

Chang'an held a ceremony for them to enter the city.

Cheerless.

Perched and perched.

The last time I entered the city, Chang'an was almost empty, and the Beifu soldiers passed through not only the sea of people, but also the sea of flowers, mountains and songs, the sound of gongs, drums and firecrackers shocked you to the point that you can never forget it for the rest of your life, there are smiling faces everywhere you can see, and it seems that the world has no other look besides this.

even said goodbye to Liu Yu last time. Although the local people were sad, the crowd was still surging, and the food stuffed into the hands of the officers and soldiers was warm and sweet.

This time, there were no gentry at the gates. Only Wang Xiu led a group of staff; When they entered the city, there were no roads on the side of the road to welcome the people. The shops along the street are not closed, but businessmen and customers don't even bother to go out to see the excitement. They glanced blankly inside the door and inside the window, and went about their own business.

Guo Xu glanced at Chen Song beside him. He was found to have a gloomy face.

Looking at the other brothers around him, they were also depressed.

Even the horses were tired.

The beginning of spring passed early, and in the rainy season, Chang'an City greeted them with a face of frost.

Is it because they are not throwing the blood of the children of Guanzhong?

Is it because the victory they are fighting for is not for the peace of Guanzhong?

Is it because the enemy they repel is not the enemy of the common people?

Is it because the people they defend are not ordinary people's own families?

The soldiers had no time to think so deeply, and they were only in the heat and excitement of triumph, when they were confronted with a basin of cold water, first surprised, then puzzled, then depressed, then sad, and finally indignant. How difficult it is to win a victory! How much blood was shed to rush away the enemy! If it weren't for this victory, and the Huns entered the city, could they really be more than the Beifu soldiers without committing any crimes? Chang'an is no longer the capital of the Yao and Qin Emperors, it is a pearl on the map of the Great Jin Dynasty, and its Chinese brilliance is polished by the soldiers with blood. The people of Chang'an, aren't they the people of the Great Jin Dynasty? The army of the Great Jin Dynasty, isn't it the Great Wall of flesh and blood of the people of the Great Jin Dynasty? The people of the Great Jin Dynasty, shouldn't they cheer for the victory of the Great Jin Dynasty army?

Feng Shui has always flowed, but it can't be so urgent!

It is easy for people's hearts to turn against each other, but they can't do it so quickly!

What kind of iniquity has been done by the soldiers, and they should be treated with such a cold shoulder!

This silent army, this army with honor blooming in its heart, this Chinese army that has been fighting with all kinds of Hu people to the end since it became an army, with a gloomy face and a bowed head, all the way through Chang'an, the old capital of China, where no one applauded, arrived in front of Liu Yizhen's assassination of Shifu.

It's like a world away, and the scenery is unique.

Wang Xiu had already expected that the people would not spontaneously welcome him, but he couldn't let Liu Yizhen meet the generals and reward the officers and soldiers in a deserted manner, so in addition to bringing the local fathers and elders who were intimate with the Jin army to the Assassin's Mansion to cheer, he also let the soldiers wear the clothes of the people, forming a huge welcoming crowd. The tree in front of the house is far from the spring bud blooming, so I have to wrap the trunk in colorful silk silk, and tie the branches with colorful paper flowers. Coupled with drum music, coupled with firecrackers, the five colors and five sounds are all in unison, but it is also gorgeous and lively.

Fu Hongzhi led the people, dismounted far away, walked through the cheering crowd, and walked to the empty field in front of the gate of the Thorn Mansion. After the officers and men finished marching, amid the deafening sound of drums and firecrackers, everyone wore a large satin with big red flowers, and the iron blue on their faces gradually warmed up, showing a hint of smile. By the time the girls began to sing and dance, the corners of their mouths began to rise from the first downward, to the back of their heads.

It's so coaxing to be a soldier.

Wang Xiu picked a hundred best-looking women from the brothel in Chang'an and taught them to learn to sing a song, and now, as soon as they started singing, the soldiers were fascinated:

After the beginning of spring, it is rain

My sister is waiting for my brother to come back at home

Brother is the most courageous in the army

In front of him, he became a cavalry lieutenant

When the rain comes, the flowers bloom

My sister was happy

Brother rode home on a steed

Sister painting new makeup and waiting for my brother to come

The flowers are fresh because of the rain

My sister is only for my brother

Brother sheds blood for the country

Sister and brother and hoof lilies

It's really difficult for Wang Xiu, he is a Taoist literati, and he wants to make the soldiers who have to get rid of the scum love to listen. and not too vulgar; It is necessary not only to show the loyalty and courage of the three armies, but also to portray the people supporting the army; It is necessary to have a small and medium-sized flirtatious interest. It is also necessary to take care of the dignity of the court. found a local soldier who was rough and ink-like, and let him follow the taste of Guanzhong tune. first wrote a limerick poem, and then put plasters on the left and bloodletting on the right, wore a hat and boots under the bottom, played in unison, used knives and lances together, elegant and vulgar furnaces, north and south combined, and finally concocted such a thing, and then found a musician to compose a song. Sing it to Liu Yizhen, and the latter said that it was very good, that's it!

The singing stopped, the laughter fell to the ground, and with a burst of magnificent drums and trumpets, Liu Yizhen came out of the mansion gate, and the soldiers and civilians present knelt down to greet him. Liu Yizhen is on the left and on the right, the honor guard is brilliant, and his face is full of spring breeze. Try to pretend to be a majesty that is difficult for a child to have. He was 12 years old when he arrived last year, and he had just turned 13 at this time. Children of this age, neither big nor small, seem to understand whether they understand or not; Some things are already shrewd. Others are still ignorant; Sometimes maverick, sometimes crowded; It's not good to hold in your hands, and it's troublesome to let it go; The farmer's child may have helped the plow. The children of the nobles are still playing; The writing has been formed, and it is dangerous to play with the knife; In front of the young children is already a great shore. The elders were still innocent in their eyes. But since he is Liu Yu's son, he can't help but pull the heavy cart.

The so-called commendation. Two things actually. One is to announce Liu Yu's order, and the other is to express Liu Yizhen's own meaning. Liu Yu received the news of Chiyang's victory, and immediately awarded Fu Hongzhi the title of General Jianwei, and under the control of the new Sima Mao Xiu, the commander-in-chief of the soldiers and horses outside Chang'an. Chen Song, Guo Xu, and Hu Luzheng have made many meritorious contributions, and they have all been promoted to military vice-presidents. Meritorious officers and soldiers below the owner of the building were authorized to be promoted at Liu Yizhen's discretion.

The right to appoint and dismiss important generals is obviously still controlled by Liu Yuyao, and what Liu Yizhen can do is to promote the outstanding team leader. Xu Zhihao had a meritorious role in luring the enemy this time, and won the military flag of the Xia Army alone, and was promoted to the lord of the building. Although the madman stayed in Chang'an, he had the credit of riding into Chang'an with Guo Xu at the beginning, and recently he was loyal and diligent, cautious and thoughtful, so he could be of great use.

After reading this award order, the hearts of the soldiers warmed up, their eyebrows raised, the corners of their mouths curved, and their faces turned red. The hard work of being a soldier is seen by the superiors, and this is enough. As for the common people, alas! Let him go, and things will become clear after a long time.

The next thing is the benefit of all officers and soldiers: reward!

When reading how many soldiers each soldier, I don't know if it was intentional or stumbling, Liu Yizhen paused, and then said a number:

Six hundred dollars per soldier!

The audience was stunned for a moment, and then suddenly exploded with joy.

Six hundred dollars! This is probably the highest amount of reward given to soldiers since the formation of the Beifu army. Fu Hongzhi is the oldest, and he was also frightened by this number. He had the impression that after the pacification of Huan Xuan, the imperial court was grateful to Dai De, and the three armies were extremely generous, and each soldier could receive 500 yuan. The Beifu soldiers have strict discipline, and it is strictly forbidden for the officials to detain their subordinates, so basically they will get as much as they want, and compared with other armies, the rewards that the soldiers get are already very rich. If you go to an enemy country, because the food is for the enemy, before the final pacification order is issued, the soldiers are not forbidden to copy it. The boss knew that the soldier had private money, so the reward would not be too rich. In fact, the specifications obtained at all levels are much higher than in the past, but each soldier is rewarded with 600 yuan, and there are more than 20,000 living and dead in the combat troops.

Looking up again, Liu Yizhen's face was full of red light, and he raised his hand to greet everyone amid the cheers of the soldiers, very proud of his generosity. But Wang Xiu, who was beside him, suddenly sank his face.

Wang Xiu almost fainted on the spot.

In order to reward the high and low, it has been a whole day of fighting. The first is to ask Wang Xiu to draft a charter. Wang Xiu was in charge, knowing that firewood and rice were expensive, and he worked hard to handle it, not only to satisfy the three armies, but also not to make the treasury empty and green and yellow, so he listed the levels very carefully. How much reward each person takes depends on his performance on the battlefield. How many decapitations? Have you caught any of the captives? Are there any injuries in the battle? Is it the front charge? After it was prepared, it was shown to Liu Yizhen, who was dizzy when he saw it, saying that the reward was originally to make everyone happy. It's so cumbersome, just to screen the credit. It will chill everyone, and the lines should be thicker. Wang is reconsidering. Liu Yizhen casually pulled a note and showed it to Wang Xiu. According to his meaning, officers are rewarded according to their rank, and soldiers are the same. Wang Xiu said that according to this, Guo Xu performed the most dangerous task, risking his life to lead the enemy into an ambush circle, and almost folded on the battlefield, and in the end he took less than a rear military deputy; The soldiers had as much of the fire in their hands as the spears of the cavalrymen in the front row, so wouldn't this make everyone even more chilling? The two argued for a long time, and finally came up with a solution. It is a general with significant merits, and the bounty is the same as that of a superior officer, and the soldiers are divided into two categories, one is attacking and defending before the battle, and the other is the baggage after the battle; The former was rewarded with six hundred dollars each, and the latter was rewarded with three hundred per person.

According to this meaning, Wang Xiu drafted a proclamation that Liu Yizhen wanted to read in public. Who knew that Liu Yizhen was coming to an end, and he actually put aside the agreed figures and temporarily canceled the difference between the front and rear soldiers. Announced 600 yuan per person, and used the public funds of the treasury to buy private favors!

Wang Xiu felt like he had been slapped in the face!

I can't wait to brush my sleeves away and declare my anger in public.

But he couldn't fight back like this, unless he wanted the soldiers and civilians present to confirm a conjecture: the high command of the Guanzhong army was divided.

News of Wang Zhenwei and Shen Tianzi's infighting. It has been spread to everyone. A few days ago, several fathers and elders came to the Assassin's Mansion and asked Liu Yizhen to clarify the matter. If General Wang Zhen is alive. Ask him to come out to us; If he dies, we will give him a funeral. And please explain how he died. Liu Yizhen swore an oath, reluctantly convincing the family that Wang Zhenevil was a disease caused by hard work. died suddenly on the front line, and promised to wait until the war was over, and welcomed his coffin back to Chang'an for burial. These people were sent away, but the rumors did not subside. I don't know who is making trouble, but a flying book soon appeared on the streets of Chang'an, which wrote in great detail the cause of Wang Zhenxi's death. This incident is a heavy blow to the prestige of the Beifu soldiers, and I don't know when the aftermath will really subside. If this moment makes people see that the long history of the Assassin's Mansion and the history of the Assassin are not in harmony, wouldn't it be even worse?

He held back his anger, and when he saw Fu Hongzhi looking at him, he squeezed out a smile and beckoned to him. If the officers and soldiers of Beifu knew that Liu Yizhen was generous and he Wang Xiu was stingy, then resentment would pour out on him. After Liu Yu left Chang'an, a dangerous momentum became clearer and clearer, that is, the dominance of the military was rising. Although he was a military general, he wholeheartedly cooperated with Wang Xiu, a civil official, and tried to free Guanzhong from the state of occupation, and instead persuaded farming, prospering business and traveling, treating the elderly well, and rewarding scholars. When the common people live and work in peace and contentment, this place can be regarded as truly included in the rule of the Great Jin Dynasty. Wang Zhen was so evil that he could not die, and his successor, Mao Xiuzhi, was keen on using force and did not care about civil affairs, and still regarded the people of Guanzhong as subjects of the enemy country, feeling that they would rebel at any time. The idea he instilled in Liu Yizhen was not to hope for the support of the Chang'an scholars, but to rely on powerful military equipment to suppress them. And to have strong armament, it is necessary to raise good soldiers. Liu Yizhen used to be diligent in meeting with local fathers and elders, asking them to come up with ideas, and relying on them to pacify the locality, but now he has not done so for a long time. He was more than happy to be surrounded by a group of officers, in and out of the school grounds, and to enjoy the salutes of the officers and soldiers, which was obviously more fun for a small child than listening to the old men's clichés. For Wang Xiu, this means that the civil and official forces he represents are increasingly standing aside in this Assassin's Mansion. Changshi and Sima Wenwu check and balance, plus a child with a big title, together form the three legs of the table. Now, one of the legs is shorter.

At the end of the commendation ceremony, Liu Yizhen held a banquet to entertain the representatives of his father and elders and the officers above the lord of the building, Wang Xiu was still sitting next to Liu Yizhen at first, and later there were too many generals who came to toast, and he felt that he was in the way, so he simply retired on the grounds that he was not strong enough to drink.

Just about to go out, he was pulled by a person, and when he looked back, it was Chen Song, who had just been promoted to military deputy, and Guo Xu was standing beside him. Wang Xiu had a good impression of these two young men and immediately congratulated them on their ascension. But there was no joy on the faces of the two, Guo Xu asked him directly:

"When will there be a state funeral for General Wang Zhenwei?"

This question made Wang Xiu hesitate.

Guanzhong, has always insisted that Wang Zhen died of a bad disease, because of the chaos of the war, so temporarily in a local temple, ready to transport the coffin back to Chang'an at a later date. On the Jiangdong side, according to Mao Xiuzhi, Liu Yu only issued a proclamation over there, claiming that Shen Tianzi suddenly fell ill and killed Wang Zhenwei in a coma, and he immediately pleaded guilty and surrendered to the law. This proclamation was not sent to Guanzhong, presumably Liu Yu himself knew that this set of rhetoric could not fool the military and civilians in Guanzhong. Wang Zhenwei was posthumously awarded the title of General Zuo and the Assassin of Qingzhou, but Liu Yu did not order a state funeral for him. If he doesn't express his position, I'm afraid it will be difficult for Guanzhong's side to make an arbitrary decision. Because as far as the practice is concerned, the state funeral is only held for the father who died well or the civil and military courtiers who died heroically, since Wang Zhenwei died in internal strife, holding a state funeral is afraid that it will be a discord in the ritual system and will lead to a material discussion.

Chen Song said that the etiquette system is not in harmony with the hearts of the people in Guanzhong, and the long history thinks which is more important?

Guo Xu said that General Wang is like a god here in Guanzhong, and if he can't get the glory he deserves, I'm afraid that the locals will really think that there is a difference between the north and the south in our bones, and they don't treat them as their own. Besides, General Wang still has a group of subordinates guarding Guanzhong, and if General Wang's affairs continue to be ambiguous, I am afraid that they will be chilled.

Wang Xiu actually mentioned this matter in the Assassin's Mansion, but one is that Liu Yu's attitude is unclear, and the other is that although Shen Tianzi is dead, his old days are still there. Although many southern generals did not approve of him killing Wang Zhenevil, they did not like the latter because of this, and some people even felt that Wang Zhenevil was a hidden worry, so as soon as Wang Xiu proposed a state funeral, many people objected. Now it seems that whether or not to bury the king in a state funeral to suppress evil is already a dispute. Since the second generals Chen and Guo have said this, it proves that there are many supporters of the state funeral among the generals of the Shaozhuang faction.

Chen Song finally said that Changshi does not need to be embarrassed, it is good to be able to convey our thoughts to the history of assassination.

Wang Xiu sighed and said that I should do my best to promote this matter and let General Wang rest in peace.

After going out and returning home with a few personal soldiers, the horse walked on the stone road, and the sound of hooves was cold.

Looking up at the sky, the stars are scorching.

If the deceased does not sleep, look down on this ancient city with an undercurrent. (To be continued......)