Original Yang Yuanqing's camp is still in Huojia County. Qin Qiong arrived with 20,000 reinforcements, bringing him urgently needed medicine and military doctors. In an ambush battle, although he annihilated more than 30,000 enemies, he killed 3,000 and died.
He suffered 800 losses. The tenacious counterattack of Dou Jiande's army made him
He also paid a heavy price with more than 2,000 people killed and more than 5,000 injured. These were veterans who had followed him for many years and were the foundation of his quest to conquer the world. This made Yang Yuanqing extremely heartbroken. In the past few days, he spent most of his time in the military camp.
Visit the wounded and arrange pensions
The wounded soldier's tent is a specially made tent. Each tent covers an area of about one acre. It is a huge horse tent captured from the Turks. This kind of tent is well ventilated, spacious and does not feel oppressive. It is very suitable for a healing tent.
More than a hundred wounded soldiers could lie inside the tent.
Most of the wounded soldiers were injured by arrows, many were stabbed by spears by cavalry during fierce battles, and some were injured when they fell from their horses. In the cold weapon era, there were not many soldiers killed directly on the battlefield, and most of them were killed directly.
Most of them died after being injured.
The same goes for the more than 2,000 people killed by the Sui army. Only a few hundred soldiers were killed on the spot. The rest of the soldiers died due to lack of timely treatment. Some died of excessive bleeding and some died of wound infection.
It is a huge problem that causes all armies a huge headache.
After Yang Yuanqing listened to the report from doctor Liu Hong, he sighed and said to the generals behind him: "The treatment of injured soldiers is indeed a big problem. A battle lasts at least two or three hours, and soldiers have to lie down on the battlefield after being injured.
For two or three hours, it is almost impossible for anyone to survive until the end, so we must find a way to solve this problem."
As soon as Yang Yuanqing finished speaking, Qin Qiong smiled and said: "Marshuai Zhang also discussed this issue with us, and the discussion was very lively."
He turned back and asked Luo Shixin, "Shixin. Do you still remember?"
Luo Shixin nodded and said: "I remember that Jia Runfu proposed a good idea at that time, which was to form a special rescue medical force. They would only carry the wounded soldiers regardless of fighting, and transport the wounded soldiers back to the camp for treatment as quickly as possible. Everyone was in favor of it at that time.
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In fact, Yang Yuanqing also thought of the medical soldiers, which were similar to the rescue medical soldiers. He asked again: "What happened later, how was the effect?"
Luo Shixin's eyes were a little sad, and he whispered: "The Battle of Dahai Temple happened later, and this plan was too late to be implemented."
Yang Yuanqing patted him on the shoulder and said to everyone: "This is a good idea. We are all people who have fought in the war. We should consider more practical and effective rescue methods. Try to kill as few brothers as possible, and there will be fewer orphans and widows."
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At this time, Qin Qiong brought Jia Runfu in. Jia Runfu was not a general who charged into battle, but was in charge of heavy supplies in Zhang Xutuo's army. He was a small landowner at the foot of Mount Tai in Lu County. He met Zhang Xutuo because his sister married Qin Qiong.
, Zhang Xutuo saw that he was very clever in calculating accounts and knew a little about strategy. He ordered him to be responsible for the logistics of the army. Currently, he is the Cang Cao of Yang Yuanqing's army and is in charge of military supplies.
Jia Runfu stepped forward and saluted, "See the manager!"
Yang Yuanqing smiled and said: "We are talking about reducing the deaths of wounded soldiers. I heard that you once proposed to my master the establishment of a special rescue medical force. We all think it is good. I want to hear you talk about other plans."
Jia Runfu thought for a while and said: "I actually heard about this from an old military doctor. His humble job once opened a car dealership in Licheng County. It specialized in renting and buying and selling oxcarts and carriages. At that time, a drug store ordered a car
A special carriage is used to transport emergency patients. The carriage is very wide and has a three-compartment bed inside.
The couch can transport three patients at the same time. A doctor can sit next to it and treat people on the road. I think our army can also make this kind of carriage specifically to transport wounded soldiers. It can be covered with a layer of iron to protect it from arrows. The carriage will be bigger.
At one o'clock, six wounded soldiers will be transported at a time, and one rescue medical soldier will be assigned."
When Jia Runfu said this, everyone cheered. It was indeed a good idea. Yang Yuanqing secretly thought that this was the prototype of an ambulance.
At this time, doctor Liu Hong also smiled and said: "I also have a suggestion! I thought of it a long time ago."
"Say it!" Yang Yuanqing said with great interest.
Liu Hong stroked his beard and said: "It's about cleaning the wounds. In the past, we used to wash them with water and then apply medicine, but the soldiers' wounds were prone to suppuration. Many soldiers died of colds and fever. Later, we used salt water to wash the wounds, but we felt that it was ineffective.
It’s still not ideal. Once in Fengzhou, a soldier told me that using good rose apple wine to wash wounds is very effective, but drinking is not allowed in the army. I hope the general manager can specifically allow military doctors to use rose apple wine.”
After Liu Hong finished speaking, Yang Yuanqing suddenly remembered that Wei Zheng steamed wine and sold it to the Turks, and smiled and said: "You reminded me, Wei Zheng can steam wine using the Western Region method to make the wine thicker, but we don't use peach wine.
You can use sorghum to make wine, and then use the Western Region method to steam the wine. This kind of wine is stronger and is best used for disinfection. After returning to Taiyuan, Doctor Liu can go to Wei Shilang to discuss it."
In fact, the medicine Yang Yuanqing used to practice martial arts was also a good medicine for astringing wounds. Yang Yuanqing once promoted it in the Fengzhou Army, but later found that the medicine varied from person to person, and many soldiers suffered serious injuries after using it, so they gradually stopped using it.
Everyone was talking to each other and offering suggestions one after another. At this time, Cheng Yaojin couldn't help but said: "I, Old Cheng, also came up with a way to make the soldiers not want to die."
His voice was very loud, and everyone suddenly fell silent. They all looked at him with strange expressions. Isn't this nonsense? Which soldier wants to die, and I wonder what bad idea he will come up with?
Cheng Yaojin scratched his head and said with some embarrassment: "Don't look at me like that. My method ensures that everyone likes it."
Yang Yuanqing smiled slightly, "Actually, what Lao Cheng said is right. Sometimes the pain is so painful that life is worse than death. I really want to die. Tell me! What can I do?"
Cheng Yaojin glanced at the soldiers running back and forth in the big tent. These soldiers were all here to help take care of the wounded soldiers. They were all sweating profusely from their work. He slapped his nose with his hand in disgust and said, "Can you please help me?"
These stinky men who specialize in taking care of people are replaced by beautiful women. In that case, I, Lao Cheng, would be willing to get hurt."
As soon as he finished speaking, the generals objected, "No! Women are not allowed in the military camp."
Yang Yuanqing laughed. Is Cheng Yaojin going to become the father of nurses?
He waved his hands and said to everyone: "Everyone, Lao Cheng's method actually makes some sense. Women have a natural instinct to take care of others. They are careful and considerate, and can take care of wounded soldiers in every possible way. When I set up the rules, the main thing was
Is it because there are women in the army?
It will affect the morale of the military, but it is different if it is a medical soldier. In the future, our military camp can have a dedicated medical camp. Soldiers are not allowed to enter and exit easily, so that female medical soldiers can be recruited. There are many widows everywhere now, so we don’t have to worry about candidates. I
Decided to adopt General Cheng’s opinion.”
Cheng Yaojin's eyebrows danced with joy, "Manager, recruit more beautiful women. I guess Lao Qin and Xiao Luo will pretend to be injured and keep fighting. How boring!"
Everyone glared at him. Although they still wanted to object, Yang Yuanqing had already decided and there was nothing they could do. Yang Yuanqing had indeed decided to establish a logistics general medical camp in Taiyuan and recruit a large number of female medical soldiers. This could solve the livelihood of many soldiers' widows.
Question, among them, those with strong physiques can be used as female guards on the battlefield, which is of great benefit in reducing the mortality rate of wounded soldiers.
Yang Yuanqing said to Jia Runfu and Yi Zheng Liu Hong: "I will leave this matter to you two. As the general manager, I will execute the special order. After I return to Taiyuan, I will arrange for the court to assist, and all measures must be put into action immediately."
Jia Runfu and Liu Hong bowed together and said: "I humbly obey my orders!"
At this time, a soldier rushed over and whispered a few words in Yang Yuanqing's ear. Yang Yuanqing was slightly startled, then smiled at everyone: "I have something to do. I will go to the big tent, and you can continue to comfort the wounded soldiers."
Yang Yuanqing turned around and left the tent, got on his horse, and ran towards the Chinese army camp along the horse path. When he reached the gate of the tent, he dismounted and was greeted by a soldier. He pointed to the guest tent next to him and said, "General Manager,
The visitor is waiting inside the tent."
Yang Yuanqing asked again: "How many people are here?"
"There is only one person and a few followers waiting in another camp."
"The steward is here!"
Following a soldier's loud shout, Yang Yuanqing opened the curtain and entered the guest tent. Sitting in the guest tent was a man of about thirty years old, drinking tea anxiously. This man was wearing a white brocade robe, tall and burly, with a pore
He is powerful, has a long face, and his slender eyes always reveal a hint of coldness.
He heard the shouts outside the tent and stood up quickly. At this time, Yang Yuanqing lifted the curtain and walked in. When the young man saw that Yang Yuanqing was wearing a golden helmet, he knew he was the person he wanted to see. He quickly stepped forward and bowed to salute, "
The Duke of Zheng from the Eastern Capital, and Wang Renze, the general of the Ministry of Personnel, Wang Shangshu, are here to see His Highness the King of Jin!"
"You are Wang Shangshu's nephew!" Yang Yuanqing asked with a smile.
Wang Renze nodded hurriedly and said, "That's right! I came to see His Highness on my uncle's orders."
"sit!"
Yang Yuanqing ordered Wang Renze to sit down. When he saw that the tea on the table had not been moved and was already cold, he ordered his soldiers, "Pour General Wang another cup of hot tea."
Wang Renze quickly leaned over and said, "Thank you very much! Can you change me to a cup of buttermilk? I'm really not used to drinking tea."
Yang Yuanqing chuckled and said, "Go get two bowls of buttermilk."
After the soldiers went out, Yang Yuanqing asked with a smile: "General Wang has also been in Dongdu for several years. Isn't he still used to drinking tea?"
Wang Renze shook his head and smiled bitterly: "I am not a blessed person. I have been accustomed to buttermilk and horseradish wine since I was a child. I am really not used to drinking tea. Or it is the way of the Turks. I put salt in the tea. I can drink a few.
Cup, I’m really not used to ordinary clear tea.”
"It's no wonder, habits are hard to change."
Yang Yuanqing exchanged a few pleasantries and then asked him: "Wang Shangshu sent a general to see me. What's the matter?"
Wang Renze quickly took out Wang Shichong's autographed letter from his arms and presented it to Yang Yuanqing with both hands, "This is a letter from my uncle to your highness. Your highness, please read it first."
Yang Yuanqing opened the letter and read it, frowning slightly. Li Yuan's army occupied Hongnong County. When did this happen? He didn't even know.
"When did Li Yuan send troops to Hongnong?"
"Reporting to Your Highness, this happened just the day before yesterday. As soon as the news came, my uncle ordered me to come to see Your Highness immediately."
Yang Yuanqing continued to read the letter. Wang Shichong begged to cooperate with him in the letter to drive Li Yuan's army back to Guanzhong. However, he did not say how to cooperate or what to do after retaking Hongnong County. Yang Yuanqing closed the letter.
Asked: "Does Wang Shangshu hope that I will send troops to promote agriculture?"
[It’s Monday, I’m asking for your recommendation votes!!] To be continued