The emperor announced, and all the generals came in one after another, each standing solemnly in the big tent, and many people's eyes were blazing, and their hearts were full of anticipation.

In the first battle of Hanzhong, the Northwest Frontier Army broke the Mongol army, everyone made a lot of meritorious contributions, and the emperor has always rewarded and punished clearly, and this time, he will definitely not treat the generals badly.

"Ladies and gentlemen, in the first battle of Hanzhong, my Song Dynasty defeated the Tatar army of 70,000, thanks to the unity of all the soldiers and soldiers, forgetting life and death. I have replaced the 70 million people of the Great Song Dynasty, thank you! ”

Sure enough, Zhao Hong stood up first, bent down and bowed.

"Share worries for the king, kill thieves for the country!"

The generals knelt down on one knee, and the ministers bowed solemnly, and everyone was solemn.

The generals straightened up, Zhao Hong picked up the reward list prepared by Shangshu Xuanxuan and others of the Ministry of War, swept his eyes over the generals, and finally cast on the anxious Cao Youwan.

Cao Youwan was surrounded by bandages on his head and hands, and there were blood stains on the bandages on his neck, which looked like a fierce battle and was scarred.

"In this war, the Yangzhou defense line has made great contributions and made the first contribution. Yangzhou commanded Cao Youwan Yongguan and made great contributions, and I am very pleased. Reward 2,000 yuan, 200 stones, Cao Youwan was promoted to the commander of the Lizhou West Road, continued to serve in the border army, and shared worries for the country. ”

For Cao Youwan's bravery, Zhao Hong was very pleased.

Cao Youwan is reckless and straightforward by nature, and the righteousness of the rivers and lakes is too heavy, so he can only be a general, not a handsome. Even if you want to be handsome, you have to go through years of tempering and baptism, and now is not the time.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The generals looked at it with envy, Cao Youwan didn't synthesize, so he quickly knelt down on one knee and kowtowed again and again.

He didn't care about promotion, as long as the emperor looked at him and affirmed him, he was satisfied.

The military generals of this dynasty made meritorious contributions, and the emperor only promoted and increased his salary, omitting those vain titles, I don't know if the emperor did it on purpose. But the emperor didn't mention it, and the ministers didn't bother to ask.

"Cao Youwan, get up, you deserve it. Your mother, your eldest brother, your family, and your comrades in the army will be proud of you. ”

When Cao Youwan got up, Zhao Hong's eyes fell on Wang Jian.

"Wang Jian, you are the commander of the Yangzhou defense line, you are not afraid of danger, if you command it, you will make great contributions to the sniper Tatar army. The reward is 2000 yuan, and the meter is 200 stones. Our army is about to enter Shaanxi, and you will assume the post of commander of Shaanxi, guard the front line of Guanzhong, and make new contributions. ”

Wang Jian, as his name suggests, is indestructible. With the advantage of the Mongol iron cavalry of the Torre Department, it is impossible to penetrate the shield of the king's strong army, and his ability to lead the troops can be seen.

Wang Jian was overjoyed, and hurriedly received the order to thank him.

The size of Shaanxi, the danger of mountains and rivers, the former capital of the Han and Tang Dynasties, is it comparable to the Lintaofu Road in a small land?

"The Yangzhou defense line, the generals are brave and brave, and they have made immortal achievements. Cao Shixiong rewarded 1,000 guan and 100 stones, and served as the commander of Shaanxi Road. Gao Guoshou served as the commander of the artillery of Lintaofu Road, and the reward was 500 guan and 50 stones. Gao Hu was appointed as the commander of the Lintao Road cavalry, and the reward was 500 guan and 50 stones. Let's keep up the good work. ”

Cao Shixiong and Gao Guoshou and Gao Hu came out, knelt down on one knee together, and thanked them, and everyone was dancing with their eyebrows.

The Yangzhou defense line has played a bloody and famous role, and the emperor's affirmation is the best reward.

The generals in the tent looked at each other, although they were a little unconvinced, but no one squeaked.

More than 20,000 people died in the Yangzhou defense line, and this merit and glory, Wang Jian and Cao Youwan deserve it, and they deserve it.

They just secretly complained that the emperor did not give them this opportunity.

"In this Hanzhong War, all the fallen soldiers will be given a pension of 200 guan meters and 20 stones per person, 100 guan meters and 10 stones for the seriously injured and disabled, and all the rest of the soldiers, the Yangzhou defense line and the defenders of Xingyuan Fucheng will be rewarded with 50 guan meters and 5 stones each, and the rest of the armies will be rewarded with 30 meters and 3 stones. All the seriously injured and disabled are properly resettled by the imperial court, and no one can be left with no one to rely on. All rewards and promotions were distributed to the soldiers and their families before the festival. ”

Zhao Hong looked at the courtiers, his face was solemn, and his voice was sonorous and powerful.

"I can't let my soldiers of the Great Song Dynasty shed blood and tears. I will not let any family members of soldiers who die for the country starve, and I will do everything possible to let the families of the fallen soldiers be cared for by the imperial court. If their lives are difficult, it will be a shame for me, a shame for my Great Song court. As long as I am the son of the Great Song Dynasty for one day, this kind of thing will never happen to my Great Song Dynasty! ”

In the past, the absurd thing of the Great Song Dynasty emphasizing literature over military force, making meritorious contributions to soldiers, and rewarding the usual money and three baked cakes must not appear again.

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

Zhao Hong was solemn, and all the generals were solemn and took orders together.

The emperor loves soldiers like sons, rewards and punishments are clear, and he is sincere, and everyone in the court is respectful.

Today's Great Song Dynasty currency is strong, the new Huizi is valuable, and the soldiers are holding it in their hands, and their hearts are steady, but it is not the weakness of the heart when the Huizi was flooded in the past.

After rewarding the generals of the Yangzhou defense line, Zhao Hong looked at the swarthy Wu Feng and nodded with satisfaction.

Chaowen said, death at night is enough. Wu Feng, you and Zhang Zhongxia are both students of the first phase of Jinling Lecture and Martial Arts Hall, joined the army, were born and died, and made many military exploits. You are a role model for the children of Lin'an and a model for my Great Song Dynasty soldiers. I'm so proud of you! ”

Zhao Hong raised his hand and gave a thumbs up to Zhang Zhongxia and Wu Feng.

Gentlemen and scoundrels seem to be classified as hazardous garbage. However, if people are properly employed and cultivated, they can also turn waste into treasure and make them good generals who serve the country.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Thank you for your majesty's teachings!"

Wu Feng and Zhang Zhongxia walked out, both of them blushing.

"Wu Feng promoted the deputy capital of Hexi Road, rewarded 500 yuan, 50 stones, and continued to guard Hexi; Zhang Zhongxia was promoted to the deputy capital of Shaanxi Road, with a reward of 500 yuan and 50 stones; Cao Shixiong served as the commander of Shaanxi Road. After New Year's Day, Wang Jian and Zhang Zhongxia led 50,000 troops into Shaanxi, and together with Chen Longyi, the pacification envoy of Shaanxi, bravely shouldered the heavy burden. ”

The generals clenched their fists and obeyed the order, and they all knelt on one knee.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Zhao Hong laughed and motioned for the generals to get up.

These people are all proud disciples of his Jinling Martial Arts Hall, and now they have made great contributions, which shows that he founded the Martial Arts Hall correctly.

"Sichuan envoy Cui He, and Shaanxi pacification envoy Chen Longzhi, each rewarded 1,000 guan and 100 stones; Guo Zhengsun rewarded 500 guan and 50 stones, and concurrently served as the pacification envoy of Lintao Road, and Zhao Yanna rewarded 300 guan and 30 stones, and took over as the pacification envoy of Hanzhong. As for other related people, the court has other rewards. ”

Zhao Hong looked at the smiling Shangshu Xuanxuan of the Ministry of War, and smiled slightly.

"Xuan Xianggong, you are conscientious and hardworking, and you will also be rewarded with 500 yuan and 50 stones."

Several civil servants fortified the wall, appeased the people, worked hard, and worked hard for the country and the people, this is the Huanghuang scholar.

Xuan Xuan and Cui He, the Sichuan envoy who came in a hurry, as well as Chen Long's Wenchen, received the order to thank him.

After rewarding a few ministers, Zhao Hong faced the generals who were full of expectations in the tent.

"Lu Wende concurrently served as the commander of Lintao Road, with a reward of 1,000 yuan and 100 stones; Yu Jue, Zhao Wei, Jiang Wanzai, and Meng Heng each rewarded 1,000 yuan and 100 stones; The rest of Lu Yuanting, Wang Shixin, and Huang Xi rewarded 500 guan and 50 stones; The rest of the soldiers, I will be rewarded for meritorious deeds, and none of them will be missed! ”

The generals smiled and thanked them one after another.

The soldiers have made war exploits, and the emperor's rewards are rich, and they are never treated badly. The emperor is also very strict with the army, and corruption is even more hateful, and the generals also know it.

The emperor was in a good mood, and Cao Youwan couldn't wait to play:

"Your Majesty, the Tatars have been defeated, it is better to take the opportunity to wave troops north and restore the Central Plains!"

The emperor rewarded him, and his impatient character was revealed.

Wave troops north and restore the Central Plains?

Zhao Hong was surprised, and Yu Jue stood up and played excitedly.

"Your Majesty, the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains is a good opportunity at this moment, to take the opportunity to destroy the Jin Kingdom again, and end the century-old wish of my Great Song people!"

"Your Majesty, after destroying the Jin Kingdom, first restore the land of Henan. Then wave the army to the north and reclaim the land of the two rivers. I am willing to be a pioneer! ”

Lu Wende walked out, also with a fighting spirit.

In the Hanzhong War, he was not the absolute main force, and of course he was unwilling.

"Your Majesty's words are extremely true! After this fierce battle in Hanzhong, there were many casualties in the army and a lot of ammunition loss. Now Shaanxi is in dilapidation and needs to be restored. At this time, the Northern Expedition was too hasty! ”

The military department Shangshu Xuanxuan hurriedly came out to dissuade him.

These arrogant soldiers and fierce generals, one by one, are like wolves and tigers, and they want to make meritorious contributions, but they don't care whether the court has money and food. War is not only about logistics, but also about meticulous preparations.

"Your Majesty, the Northern Expedition is a national war, and there are thousands of problems, so you can't do it hastily. Your Majesty ponder! ”

Guo Zhengsun, the pacification envoy of Lizhou West Road and Lintaofu Road, also hurriedly came out to speak.

The Hanzhong War had just ended, with countless casualties, and the soldiers had not yet repaired, so they were about to go on a northern expedition immediately, which was too rash and too hasty.

"Your Majesty, in the opinion of the old minister, the Tatar army has suffered a crushing defeat and its vitality has been greatly damaged, and the Northern Expedition is not impossible at this moment. However, we must first solve the problem of grain and grass before we can go north with peace of mind. ”

Hanzhong showed off his might in the First World War, and Cui He, the envoy of Sichuan, also seemed to be interested in the Northern Expedition.

"Destroy the Jin Kingdom and restore the two rivers, I dream of it!"

Zhao Hong laughed, and then shook his head slightly.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the soldiers and horses have not moved, and the grain and grass go first. Not to mention that the trapped beasts of the Jin Kingdom are still fighting, and the strength of the Tatars still exists, even the grain, grass, baggage, firearms and ammunition needed for this Northern Expedition have to be prepared for more than half a year. My Great Song Dynasty soldiers, you can't rely on blood to fight. ”

Xuanxuan and Guo Zhengsun were right, the Northern Expedition was a national war, and they couldn't be rushed, and they made a decision as soon as their heads were hot.

The generals laughed and laughed, all embarrassed by their recklessness.

The soldiers and horses did not move, and the grain and grass went first. War is about logistics, and they still understand the simple truth of these marches and wars.

"You're right. The Northern Expedition is the aspiration of the people and the responsibility of our generation. Don't be impatient, the first battle in Hanzhong, the loss of our Great Song Border Army is not small, we must train the soldiers first, in case of untimely needs in the coming year. Those who have not been promoted should not be discouraged, in the future, they will recover the Central Plains, recapture Liaodong, return to the Western Regions, and use troops overseas. If you want to make a contribution, there are many opportunities! ”

Zhao Hong's big words came down, and all the ministers in the tent were excited.

Listening to the meaning of the emperor's words, this is preparing for the Northern Expedition next year.

Recovering the Central Plains, it is not only about making meritorious contributions and rewarding officials, but also the ideals and dreams of generations of the Great Song Dynasty, who is not impressed?

"Your Majesty, Chang'an is my former capital of the Han and Tang Dynasties, don't you want to go north and admire the old glory of my Central Plains Dynasty?"

Yu Jue asked with a hippie smile.

"Of course I want to go! When the time comes, you will all be together, let's look at the victories, talk about the past and the present, and sing about wine, wouldn't it be happy? ”

Zhao Hong was also interested and said loudly.

Life is short, and wine is a song. Fortunately, he is still young and has a passion for playing.

"Your Majesty, it's New Year's Day soon, won't Your Majesty return to Lin'an City?"

Lu Wende asked expectantly.

"What, are you reluctant to me?"

Zhao Hong laughed, stood up, and walked down.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this New Year's Day, I am going to spend it in Hanzhong. Let's talk about our hearts and talk about our life ideals! Now, you go out with me and visit the border soldiers of my Great Song Dynasty! They are the real heroes! ”

There are only more than 20,000 troops in Shaanxi, and Tongguan is still in the hands of the Jin army, and Shaanxi has not yet been fully controlled; The Mongol Middle Route Army is attacking the land of Henan, who knows if it will attack Shaanxi?

The Hanzhong War has just ended, and the army's morale is not stable, so it is indeed not appropriate to leave too early.

Talk about your heart and talk about your life ideals!

The ministers looked at each other, and they all smiled awkwardly.

The ideal of life, isn't it where your old man is pointing?

Zhao Hong came out of the big tent. The guards opened the way, and the ministers followed.

Xuanxuan thought secretly, appeased the soldiers, stabilized the morale of the army, and waited for Shaanxi to settle down at the earliest. It seems that when the emperor returns south with peace of mind, it will be spring at the earliest.

Zhao Hong and the courtiers went out of the big tent, and the guards left on horseback, and went down to convey the military order of reward. A moment later, all the soldiers of the Song army in the field raised their swords and guns, and the cheers were thunderous, as if the sky had collapsed.

"Hooray! Banzai! Hooray! ”

"Soldiers, hard work!"

Zhao Hong climbed a high ground, with a smile on his face, and frequently waved to the Song soldiers in Siye.

The army cheered, the sound shook the sky, and all the courtiers gathered around Zhao Hong, all of them felt their blood boiling, and everyone blushed.

The emperor loves the people like a son, loves the soldiers like a son, and with such a king, his future is promising, and the future of the Great Song Dynasty is unlimited!