In the feudal society that lasted for more than a thousand years, the Song Dynasty's prisoner policy was the most humane and tolerant. This was a reflection of the highly developed politics, economy, and culture of the Song Dynasty and reaching a certain level of civilization. The Song Dynasty implemented loose and enlightened governance. Ideas, as well as economic development and the unprecedented prosperity of material civilization are the political and economic basis for the implementation of the magnanimous captive policy.
Of course, although large-scale killings of captives rarely occurred in the Song Dynasty, there was still some torture and killing of prisoners. However, compared to the previous dynasties and subsequent dynasties, the captive policy of the Song Dynasty was the closest to that of later generations. However, this kind of civilization did not continue. It can be seen from the way in which captives were treated. The culture of the later Yuan Dynasty was actually a serious retrogression.
What I remember most deeply in my mind is the phrase "Stop the gun and don't kill" that often appears in movies and TV shows. Whenever the People's Liberation Army takes control of the battle situation, these four words will resound over the entire battlefield.
Lu Xiufu said: "Your Majesty, for those prisoners who are not evil, if they are more obedient, they will often be sent back to the country. Firstly, it will show the magnanimity of our government. Secondly, it will also help improve the relationship between our government and hostile countries. Those captives who are willing to submit to our court will be used according to their abilities. Some will be released as civilians and registered as household members of our court, and will be given grain fields for farming. Some will be granted official positions and will directly serve as officials in our court. For evildoers, Those who are captured will be sentenced to long-term imprisonment or beheading. Relatively speaking, this group of people is very small. For most prisoners, the most common way is to serve in the army or to serve as slaves. If they encounter our army, they will also be captured by the enemy. When the situation arises, the prisoner exchange will be carried out first. Generally speaking, our government's prisoner policy is quite flexible and quite benevolent."
"Well, Lu Aiqing. Regarding the prisoner policy, your Military Academy will take the time to refine it in detail."
"Your Majesty, our government has not captured many prisoners. I think the current method can completely handle it. Do we need to discuss it further?"
"It's not much now, but when the war breaks out, there will be more. And by then, the Military Council will probably have no extra time to discuss. As for the prisoner policy, my idea is that it should be done in the early and middle stages of the war. That is to say, during the defense stage and stalemate stage of our dynasty, the captured prisoners should mainly be used for exchange. In the later stage, another method should be adopted, that is, to release the Han soldiers in the Mongolian army and to imprison the Mongolians in the Mongolian army. , Semu people. To achieve the differentiation effect."
Lu Xiufu thought for a while and said: "Your Majesty's words make sense. I will arrange time for the Military Affairs Council and the Ministry of War to discuss this matter."
Lin'an in March. The spring breeze is gentle. Colorful butterflies are flying around clusters of blooming flowers. The willows on the roadside have hanging branches and leaves. They are fluttering in the breeze. For Jiangnan, it is the best time of the year. .The scenery and climate in March are undoubtedly the best.
"What 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 beautiful in March." Zhang Quanyi sighed while standing by the West Lake.
On the morning rest day, Fang Ling, Yuan Ji, Zhang Quanyi and Xiao Qi and I had some free time and went to the West Lake for an outing. I smiled and said: "The scenery in the south of the Yangtze River is beautiful and pleasant. The West Lake in Lin'an is one of the most beautiful scenery. Quan Yi. Come to Lin'an. It’s been so long. Let’s appreciate it today.”
"Yes, young master."
"Brother, sir, let's go boating."
I nodded and said, "Okay, Xiaoqi. Let's rent a boat."
Fang Ling volunteered to be the boatman. While shaking the oars, she sang the songs I taught. Let us swing the oars. The boat pushed away the waves...
I taught this song to Fang Ling when she and I were rafting on the West Lake. Now Fang Ling has no memory of it. After returning from the Valley of the Kings, I taught Fang Ling all the songs I know. Among them There is this song "Let's Swing the Oars" whose lyrics I modified.
The nursery rhyme is light and joyful. It lingers around in Fang Ling's lark-like voice. It makes people feel comfortable.
The cruise ship moved forward slowly. While admiring the beautiful scenery of the West Lake, we started chatting. Zhang Quan said: "Master, the imperial court has recently started recruiting soldiers. Many people in the martial arts hall are preparing to sign up. My subordinates also want to join the army. Master, I think it is feasible. ?”
"Quanyi. Why do you think of joining the army?"
"Sir, yes. My subordinates also want to be like Wen Zhang and make achievements on the battlefield."
I chuckled, knowing that young people have such youthful passion: "Quanyi, you train talents in the martial arts school and they join the army. This is a contribution to our army. It is also a kind of merit. I suggest You should concentrate on taking care of the martial arts school. When the war breaks out, I will personally fight. Then you will be with me. Are you afraid that you will not have the opportunity to go into battle to kill the enemy and make contributions?"
Zhang Quanyi said hurriedly: "Master, this is what you said personally. You can't go back on it."
Yuan Ji on the side smiled and scolded: "Jun Bao, why do you talk to the young master in such a tone?"
"It doesn't matter."
Fang Ling, who was rowing the boat, said: "Brother, I will go there 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 eyesight on the battlefield, so you need Ling'er by your side even more."
"Okay. Okay. I will definitely take you, sir, and the rest with me when the time comes. We will go to the battlefield to kill the enemy together."
Fang Ling Wan'er: "That's pretty much it. Haha."
I also smiled and said to Zhang Quan: "Quanyi, I asked the Military Affairs Council to set up a recruitment point in the Wudang martial arts gym. This will make it easier for people from the martial arts gym to sign up to join the army. It will also increase the reputation of the martial arts gym. Do you think it’s feasible?”
Zhang Quan listened one by one and immediately said excitedly: "Of course it is possible. Master, then is it possible for us martial arts people to sign up to join the army? Can we make an accommodation?"
I didn't react at once: "Quanyi. Accommodating."
Yuan Ji smiled slightly and said: "Sir, the people in Lin'an City and surrounding areas are more enthusiastic about joining the army this year than in previous years. Judging from the first few days of the month, the number of people who signed up may far exceed the recruitment quota. In other words. It is very likely that there will be a wave of enthusiasm for joining the army. There are more people and less rice. So Jun Bao’s intention is to ask the young master to open the back door. Haha. Jun Bao, that’s right. This kid has also learned how to use relationships."
I saw Zhang Quanyi smiling shyly and asked, "Why is my enthusiasm so high this year?"
Zhang Quan said: "According to people in the martial arts school who plan to join the army, there are two main reasons. One is that the treatment of our army is guaranteed. In addition to three meals a day, there is also a fixed military salary every month. If it can be upgraded, The salary will also increase accordingly. For young people who are not good at studying, this is easier than the imperial examination. Moreover, military officials do not dare to deduct military pay. They can get it in real terms every month. Second, Lin'an City's various Through vigorous publicity by newspapers, although life in our dynasty has generally improved and people gradually feel affluent, someone is always needed to protect this affluent life. Passionate young people should protect their families and country. This is far more like the Han Dynasty. Wei Qing and Huo Qubing are as close as Yue Fei and Meng Gong. This is the heroic complex that the young master said. And people in martial arts schools are good at dancing with guns and sticks, so they are even more willing to sign up to join the army."
Xiao Qi said: "Master, this is a good thing."
"Yes. That's right. Protecting the family and the country is everyone's responsibility. Xiao Qi. After you go back, inform several editors of the Royal News of the Song Dynasty and ask them to contact the Military Academy more in the near future. Write more articles. Set an example and publicize it. The heroic complex encourages the common people. I want the common people to understand the principle of 'when one person joins the army, the whole family will be honored'."
"Yes, young master."
"Also, Xiaoqi. Let the Song Dynasty Royal News start serializing "The Yue Family Army Serves the Country with Loyalty" based on the story of Yue Fei told by folk storytellers. I think it is time to publicize the recovery of mountains and rivers and go straight to Huanglong."
Yuan Ji advised in a low voice: "Young Master, is this appropriate? The Royal Newspaper of the Song Dynasty represents the royal family of the Song Dynasty. If you publicize the matter of Marshal Yue in such a big way, doesn't it mean that the late Emperor Gaozong's decision-making back then was wrong?"
"Haha. Sir, the late emperor mistakenly believed the slander of the traitor Qin Hui. When Emperor Gaozong learned about the Fengbo Pavilion incident, it was already too late to stop it. This was all the result of the traitor Qin Hui's secret behavior." I looked at the lake. He said meaningfully, "Sir, history is just like these ripples. One by one, they have all been blown away by the wind. Do you understand?"
Yuan Ji nodded and said, "I understand."
I then said to Zhang Quan: "Quan Yi. Accommodation, accommodation is not impossible. But why don't you have confidence in the people in the martial arts hall? When recruiting soldiers, the people in the martial arts hall should at least have good physical fitness and martial arts skills." It’s a unique advantage.”
Zhang Quan said: "Young master, of course this subordinate is confident. It's just because most of the people in the martial arts hall are ordinary people with no power. They are afraid of being squeezed out when there are many people. So, Quan Yi wants to talk to the master. .”
I understand Zhang Quanyi's worries. This is like the unspoken rules for civil servant examinations in later generations. I said: "That's it. Quanyi. You can rest assured about this. I will deal with those who seek personal gain with power. I have always advocated fairness and justice, and merit-based selection." Admissions are the same for people with or without power. Anyone who violates the rules and operates behind closed doors will be dealt with according to the law."
"Sir, my subordinate told the people in the martial arts school to let them join the army based on their ability. As long as their grades are excellent, there is no need to consider anything else."
"Well, of course. Quanyi. For those who are willing to join the army, you should teach them in accordance with their aptitude. You can teach them how to use weapons commonly used by our army, such as crossbows, knives and guns. Or simply like this. In addition to basic skills Divide the teaching content of the martial arts hall into two parts. One part is for physical fitness, focusing on fists and kicks. The other part is specifically for the army, focusing on weapons. In this way, the martial arts hall can be regarded as a part of the army. It’s a training base.”
"Okay. Master, I will do it tomorrow."
"Brother," Fang Ling said with a smile. "Do you think you are using your power for personal gain?"