It snowed last night, but it still couldn't stop the enthusiasm of the warriors.
They stood crowded together on the school grounds, stepping forward to receive the rewards one by one, feeling happy in their hearts.
"Thank you for recruiting the envoy." Those who received the reward saluted one after another.
Li Hang stepped aside and said with emotion: "This is a reward from the King of Xia. If you want to thank him, I am also thanking the King of Xia. I dare not take the credit."
"Thank you, Your Highness King Xia." Everyone changed their words one after another.
As long as you have money to take it, it doesn't matter who you thank.
The noisy reward distribution ended at noon, but people could not leave yet. There were about five thousand people here. In addition to the original two thousand river government soldiers, most of them were deserters who ran back after hearing that the reward was about to be distributed.
There are more than a thousand in total - you see, those are the people carrying big and small bags.
In addition, there are also many rural warriors who think they are skilled in skills and want to gain wealth by joining the army. There are about two thousand people.
Li Hang summoned the officers above the deputy level, and then ordered his entourage to take out the blanks.
"Everyone, since you know King Xia and have met Xia's army, you should know King Xia's rules. Now I have three questions." Li Hang cleared his throat and said loudly.
Everyone held their breath and listened to his next words.
"The first question is, did the King of Xia ever reduce the number of sergeants and give him military gifts when he was running the army?" Li Hang asked.
Everyone looked at me, and I looked at you, and finally said: "Xia soldiers have been stationed in the river, and Jin and Jiang have been there for many years, but they have not heard of this."
Li Hang nodded with satisfaction and asked: "Second question, in running the army, did the King of Xia not show respect for his soldiers, and was arrogant and cruel?"
Everyone stopped talking.
You have to look at this matter from both sides. King Xia was really kind to his direct troops, and he really didn’t do anything cruel or cruel, but when it comes to the servant army, that’s not necessarily the case. There are good and bad, but overall it’s not too bad.
Well, the soldiers in Hezhong are very experienced.
Li Hang glared and was about to rebuke loudly when someone suddenly said: "I heard that we have been incorporated into the Xiaojie Army. They should be the direct subordinates of King Xia. They must be good."
"What's your name?" Li Hang asked overjoyed.
"Liu Yizong, the commander of the right wing of the Xiaojie Army."
"He can be the deputy general and be in charge of a battalion of soldiers." Li Hang turned his head and looked at Feng Zangzhi, who was still injured, and said.
Feng Zangzhi had been designated as the military envoy of the right wing of the Jiefie Army. After hearing this, he immediately said: "Liu Military School is skilled in skills, loyal and brave, and comes from a famous family. He should be reused."
Li Hang smiled and immediately asked someone to bring a blank report. After the staff filled it out, he filed one copy and handed the other to Liu Yizong, saying: "From now on, I will be Vice General Liu."
Everyone looked straight and almost slapped themselves in the face. Why can't I say something against my will?
"The third question." Li Hang continued to ask: "Did the King of Xia do anything stupid or unethical in running the army?"
This time everyone reacted much faster and responded: "I've never heard of it."
As for the facts, they don't know much about it, but it shouldn't be so. The overall reputation of King Xia is quite generous. He doesn't skimp on wealth, official positions, and beauties, and he will reward them when they deserve them. There is even an interesting story among the Xia army: Once upon a time
There was a famous warrior who, because of his bravery in battle, forced the King of Xia to reluctantly part with him and rewarded him with two beautiful concubines.
This news spread so widely that King Xia became famous and everyone subconsciously believed it.
"Very good." Li Hang said with a smile: "Since the difficult times, there have been a lot of noises among the army. The reasons are nothing more than seeking money, seeking power, resisting violence, etc. The Xia army is paid on time, and there is never any shortage, and rewards are given for meritorious service.
, if there is a violation, you will be punished. There is never any abuse or humiliation of the sergeants. In this case, what is there to say? Since you have joined the army and enjoy these benefits, you should know that there are rules in the army, and those who violate them will be severely punished. This is not
False words.”
Everyone nodded like garlic.
"Since you have agreed, let me tell you the first rule now, you are not allowed to rob the people." Li Hang's expression changed and he said loudly: "The third commander in the right compartment, during the chaos of the first month, looted wantonly and got a certain amount of property.
.”
There were more than a thousand people in the third command, and they were basically Hezhong Yamen soldiers who had returned. When the military academy heard this, everyone's expression changed.
Close and open the door, seal it and take a step forward at the same time.
Behind them were a full two thousand military officers and soldiers, fully armed and standing in silence for a long time.
"I have set up a siege outside the school grounds. The third command sergeant can anonymously invest the looted property into it. The matter will be written off and will not be pursued again," Li Hang said.
The military academy was in an uproar.
Guan Kairun signaled, and the military sergeant hit the ground with his pole, immediately suppressing all the noise.
In the thirteenth year of the Dali calendar, the army in Shaanzhou was in chaos and looting everywhere. The observation made Li Guoqing unable to restrain him. It happened that Li Zhongchen, the envoy of Huaixi Jiedu, entered the court and passed by Shaanzhou. The court ordered Li Zhongchen to go and investigate.
The Shaanxi soldiers were afraid of the military power of the Huaixi soldiers led by Li Zhongchen and did not dare to act rashly. Li Zhongchen did not pursue the looting behavior of the rebel soldiers. Instead, he "set up a siege and ordered the sergeants to anonymously throw goods into the treasury" and recovered a large amount of property.
Li Hang's move was also based on Li Zhongchen's old wisdom.
The cadets in the first command and the second command looked at each other and did not dare to speak. The cadet in the third command was stunned for a long time, and finally, at the urging of Li Hang, they returned to their respective camps and conveyed the order.
Not surprisingly, it caused a huge backlash from the sergeants.
However, uniform shouts of killing soon rang out in the school grounds. The military officers and soldiers all stepped forward, and the front row leveled their rifles with murderous intent.
Not to mention this, there was another dense sound of footsteps outside the school grounds. Another two thousand infantrymen arrived and pressed them from behind.
The people in the third command made a fuss, surrounded them from the front and back, and were carrying baggage. They couldn't escape even if they wanted to. What should I do?
Li Hang waited quietly without any intention of stopping him.
"Kill!" The military sergeant in front took a few steps forward, his long spear almost touching the rebel soldier's chest.
The sergeant behind had already picked up his bow and arrows, as if he could kill thousands of people with just one order.
The rebels froze for a while and then gave up.
An officer took the lead and took out the money and silk from the bag and threw it on the ground.
Someone takes the lead, and soon there will be a second, third...
Li Hang made a signal, and the army of the commander-in-chief detached 300 infantrymen to place all the goods together, and the clerks counted them.
The soldier who lost his property felt as if he was bereaved. If he had known this, he might as well have continued to be a thief instead of running back.
Li Hang was too lazy to care about what they thought.
Today's lesson is about establishing rules. Using an impressive thing, teach five thousand people what rules are.
Fortunately, the effect is good.
"Envoy, these treasures..." The clerk quickly finished counting, drew up a form, and submitted it.
Li Hang didn't look at it and ordered: "In the Xia King's army, there are five rewards a year. Now that you have joined the army, the Chunshe reward can be reissued. I will give you two pieces of silk and two coins, and you will get it from these treasures."
Come out. If there is any shortage, ask for it from me."
Of course, the remaining part is due to Marshal Wang Yao, who generously sponsored it.
"Send people to buy food and wine again. It will be a big feast today." Li Hang ordered again.
The news was quickly passed on by the officers. The first and second commanders cheered with 4,000 people, and everyone was very happy. After the third commander calculated it, he didn't seem to have lost much, and his mood improved inexplicably. At the same time, he was still frightened.
The new arrival made the rules very strict, and he was already like this. The majesty of the old man, King Xia, was even more unpredictable, and everyone put away their scornful heart.
Seeing the performance of the sergeants, Li Hang also smiled.
He struck while the iron was hot and sent people to bring in all the confessions and fill them out on the spot. The officers were also beaming with joy - although they had obtained military positions before, they had not filed any petitions. In theory, it would not count. Now they were relieved.
Guan Kairun also stopped being scornful towards this envoy. He heard that this person often went to various towns as envoys and was extremely courageous. He did not expect that this method of combining kindness and power was not bad. If those rebels dared to resist, they would undoubtedly be
It was a massacre, and the conciliator must not have blinked an eye, right?
"On the right side of the army, five thousand troops may not be enough. I have sent an envoy back to Luoyang and asked the king to allow me to expand the army to ten thousand. How can a good man from the river work for Li Ya'er in Jinyang?" Li Hang
He smiled and said: "First we will train in Hedong for a few days, and after five days we will go north to Jiangzhou to recruit rebels. Those who don't follow will be exterminated."
"As ordered." He responded subconsciously under the seal.
"General Guan, in this way, the military force will be free. Your department can listen to the orders of General Lu Du, and I will not interfere." Li Hang turned around and said again.
"After this reorganization, the right wing of the Hsiaojie Army should be able to use its fingers like an arm." Guan Kaiyun complimented and said with a smile: "I am afraid that I will not be able to fight against the Jin army, but annihilating the rebels will not be a problem. I will do it now."
Gather your troops and wait for orders from the commander-in-chief."
If nothing else goes wrong, the Jinglue Army should be rushing to Cixi.
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Almost at the same time, Xia Sanmu, the black army envoy stationed in Zheng County, Huayin, and Tongguan, also received Lu Huaizhong's order. Before that, Shao Shude's order had arrived, and the black army returned to Jiangzhou to camp.
command.
Xia Sanmu immediately called for the deputy envoys Ding Wei and Du Yuhou Ma Sixun, and said: "The chief ordered us to gather our troops and find the right time to cross the river."
Ding Wei always obeyed orders without asking any questions.
But Ma Sixun couldn't help but said: "Military envoy, what does 'finding the right time' mean?"
"Commander Lu has an order, Jin thieves are going south from Shizhou, attacking cities and villages, plundering the countryside, they are coming with great force. If the Xi soldiers cannot be controlled, the thieves will despise us, so we can let them go south, while the Heiyi army prepares food, grass, equipment, and waits for orders.
." Xia Sanmu explained briefly.
When Ma Sixun heard this, he thought this move was a bit cruel.
"Military envoy, how many troops and horses do the Jin thieves have going south?" Ma Sixun asked again.
Unexpectedly, Xia Sanmu sighed and said, "I really don't know."
Ma Sixun was speechless, were the Xi soldiers so bad? He couldn't even figure out the number, number, and generals of the rebel soldiers?
"There is a report in Xizhou, but it is said that the thieves are powerful. Banners are all over the mountains and fields, and drums are beating. There are thieves everywhere in Shilou, Yonghe and other places. There are even thieves riding directly to the Xizhou city and looting wantonly. The governor of Xizhou
It is said that there may be one hundred thousand thieves." At this point, Xia Sanmu also laughed. There must be a limit to nonsense, and it is really not allowed in Xizhou.
"Don't think too much, get ready quickly." Xia Sanmu said: "Don't be careless. After the reorganization, the number of soldiers has increased, but I think the combat effectiveness has decreased. The army is full of new soldiers, so we need to reorganize it."
"Yes." Ding Wei and Ma Sixun responded at the same time.