On the Qing army's position in the south of Suzhou County, in the trenches, officers were counting down level by level, counting the family situation of each of their subordinates, where they lived, who else was in the family, and what their surnames were...
…Whether they are soldiers or officers, they are all counted.
This kind of activity has been carried out vigorously throughout the Qing army for some time, with the focus being the Central Plains Corps. The Central Plains Corps currently has about 2 million troops, including the original 400,000 Eight Banners Division. After the war, the training corps was urgently mobilized south to join together, including
400,000 Eight Banners Division. In this way, the ratio of Eight Banners Divisions in the Central Plains Corps has reached a considerable height, with a ratio of 2:3 to the Han Army.
The soldiers of the Eight Banners Division are mainly middle- and lower-class Manchus, and the officers are middle- and upper-class Manchus. Because they are Manchus, although they are also ordinary people, due to long-term "policy tilt", the economic conditions are generally better than those of Han people. Therefore, the Eight Banners Division
The education level of soldiers is also much higher than that of Han military divisions, and there is almost no illiteracy.
Comparatively speaking, the educational level of the soldiers of the Han Military Division is very low, with an illiteracy rate of dozens of percent, and they are from poorer and more ignorant families. This so-called "killed pension file" registration, in the Eight Banners Division, many officers
Even the soldiers could see what was going on at a glance. This was not at all a good intention of the court, which wanted to compensate the families of the soldiers after they were killed in battle, but to accurately understand the family situation of each soldier. Once they surrendered or mutinied, the family members at the rear would be affected.
There will be immediate retaliation.
On the contrary, in the Han military division, many soldiers did not even understand the meaning of the words "killed in action", "pension" and "file".
Each officer was given the task of counting the family information of his soldiers. As officers, most of them could guess what was going on, but everyone had to continue to lie to the soldiers below.
"If you die in battle, you will be beaten to death!"
"Pension means that after you die, the court will send a sum of money to your family!"
"The file is just to write down your family situation and report it to the court! With so many millions of soldiers, how can the court know where each of you lives and what your parents' names are? Write down everything like this and send money to your parents later.
That’ll be easy!”
"Come on, come on, you have to remember it all! You can't do it if you don't remember it!"
In each trench, junior officers took notebooks to write down the family conditions of their soldiers. Some soldiers believed it, and some did not. The big-headed soldiers, who were always used to being oppressed, could not believe for a while that the imperial court would be so good and they were unlucky.
If you love guns, the court will also send money to your family.
At the same time, a rumor with noses and eyes began to spread in various trenches: the imperial court did not want to send money to our family at all, but wanted to hold our family members in the palm of their hands so that we would not dare to surrender on the battlefield...
As a result, many soldiers in many units that had started counting had secretly registered false addresses and names. The military officers quickly discovered this situation. There are regulations from above. If you go back and find the person with the address and name in the statistics, right?
On the number, if this situation reaches a certain proportion, the commander of this unit will be dealt with by military law. Therefore, all units and officers at all levels are under great pressure to publicize the court's "pension policy" to the soldiers in a unified manner, and
Strictly suppress all those who talk nonsense and move. Every division shoots several people every day.
Large loudspeakers were set up over various positions and military camps to play the "special programs" of the Qing Radio Station. The radio station invited a large number of senior officials, scholars, and senior officials to pat their chests and give assurances, and to introduce the policy with frothy words.
OK, what are the details of this policy... Scholars say
It proves everywhere that this "all-army casualty pension policy" is so advanced, how many countries have implemented it for many years in the world, and how useful it is in improving combat effectiveness... This kind of benefit to the country and the people will last forever.
Soldiers don't have to worry too much about things, our Qing Dynasty is just in line with international standards.
…
Xiang Xiaoqiang had already gone to the fortress to interview Zhu Yourong and told her that Yonggui had lobbied to alienate Shi Shi Gege and that he had brought her property to Shi Shi Gege under Guangwu's order.
Zhu Yourong immediately asked Shi Shigege what her reaction was and what her mood was. After receiving Xiang Xiaoqiang's affirmative reply, she seemed a little relieved.
But when Xiang Xiaoqiang looked at Zhu Yourong, he seemed to have something on his mind.
"After all, Princess Liaoyang still loves me, the Ming Dynasty," Zhu Yourong sighed and said lightly, "The fact that she told us everything about this matter immediately shows that she has regarded herself as the Princess of the Ming Dynasty. Princess Liaoyang is not a fool.
What the Beiqing did to her and what the Ming did to her are all here. Even if Su Qin and Zhang Yi are reincarnated, what's the use of Yonggui."
Xiang Xiaoqiang smiled and said:
"You can't just think so simply. After all, Princess Liaoyang has a special life experience, and what Yonggui said makes sense... Even if she doesn't say a word in Princess Liaoyang's heart, at least she hits the point. As long as what Yonggui said
The factors still exist, Princess Liaoyang has it in her heart
There will always be concerns. Your Majesty, you still have to win over Princess Liaoyang... By the way, in your name, let Princess Liaoyang get a fast ship to Europe. Guangwu returns the property to her, you can help
By bringing her back, at least half of Guangwu's favor will be offset."
Zhu Yourong lowered his head, his breathing gradually became a little rapid, and his face became a little red.
Suddenly, she raised her head and said:
"Yes, help Princess Liaoyang find a consort, what do you think?"
This "bomb" hit Xiaoqiang's mind, and he couldn't calm down for a long time.
He said "Ah" numbly, slowly picked up the tea cup and drank water, and his breathing began to become rapid.
Zhu Yourong observed him and said slowly:
"Come on...what do you think? Aren't Princess Liaoyang worried about being 'hidden by us'?...It doesn't matter, let's choose the best consort for her, one who is young, handsome and has a bright future.
the consort... Moreover, we must allow her to stay for a long time after the war
Taking up intelligence work and giving full play to her expertise... The consort I am talking about also holds a high position in the Ming Dynasty's intelligence agency, so Princess Liaoyang will feel at ease. Even if she retires from public office, she can become his husband's wife after his death.
Career helper, do a good job..."
Xiang Xiaoqiang was pleasantly surprised, his chest jumped, and an unbelievable thought came into his mind:
…Could it be that the “consort” in Zhu Yourong’s words is me?…God, you won’t favor me like this!
Zhu Yourong continued to say slowly:
"Well... the current deputy director of the Fourth Bureau of Dongchang... Well, the man named Cai Hanzhi is less than thirty-five years old this year, and he is also handsome... He is only nine years older than Princess Liaoyang, so he is quite well matched...
...It is said that this person is very talented and capable, and has a bright future in Dongchang..., he
It is not impossible for Japan to become the director, or even the factory supervisor... Moreover, the Fourth Bureau of Dongchang happens to be against Japan, and Princess Liaoyang has a long-term Japanese background. In the future, the two of them will work together like fish in water... I agree, what do you think?
What do you think? How do you feel about Cai Hanzhi being the consort of Princess Liaoyang?"
…
The surprise that Xiang Xiaoqiang had just risen to suddenly hit rock bottom again.
His face slowly turned pale, he took a deep breath and said something vaguely.
"Take it?" Zhu Yourong stared at him and said softly, "I didn't hear it."
"You... have you asked the princess herself if... you are... an arranged marriage..."
Zhu Yourong said quietly:
"I haven't asked yet. But I don't need to ask after thinking about it. Princess Liaoyang has a noble status and simple communication. She just goes to and from the headquarters and home every day, and has no other interactions... I think it is impossible for her to fall in love with someone...
The princess is not young anymore, so we help her find the person she likes, which is also the best care for her... I agree, are you right?"
"No, no..." Xiang Xiaoqiang murmured. Suddenly, he made up his mind, took a deep breath, and said loudly, "No, as far as I know, Princess Liaoyang has fallen in love with a certain man in the headquarters.
And that man loves her just like I love you. Let’s never talk about finding a consort for Princess Liaoyang again!”
Zhu Yourong didn't say a word, just stared at him.
Xiang Xiaoqiang also looked at her, and suddenly he hugged her and pressed her down. No matter how much Zhu Yourong struggled, he just kissed her deeply. Wei Zijin at the door saw something was gradually wrong, and felt that Mr. Xiang had raped His Majesty.
I mean, run over to rescue him right away.
But just when she ran forward, Xiang Xiaoqiang let go of Zhu Yourong and just whispered:
"I love you. But, I also love her."
Zhu Yourong bit her lip and shed tears. It was unclear whether the tears were from humiliation or jealousy.
"Pah!" She raised her hand and slapped Xiaoqiang.
Xiang Xiaoqiang covered his burning cheeks and still whispered:
"There is no way. I said that my love for her is as deep as my love for you. I would give my life for any of you."
Zhu Yourong cried and shouted:
"There is also Cong Cong, right? For Cong Cong, you are willing to sacrifice your life, right?"
Xiang Xiaoqiang was startled and suddenly raised his head, quickly guessing what was going on and who had told Zhu Yourong about it.
Zhu Yourong sobbed and stretched out her hand, and Wei Zijin quickly gave her a handkerchief. Zhu Yourong wiped her tears while sobbing silently, crying very sadly.
Xiang Xiaoqiang wanted to say something, but Zhu Yourong shook his head and pointed at the door with tears in his eyes:
"Okay...you can retreat..."
Xiang Xiaoqiang was startled and looked at each other with Wei Zijin. Wei Zijin looked at Xiang Xiaoqiang sympathetically and nodded slightly, meaning: Your Majesty is indeed telling you.
Xiang Xiaoqiang was unwilling to give in and wanted to go over to comfort her, but Zhu Yourong stood up, sobbed softly, shook his head and walked into the inner room, leaving only Xiang Xiaoqiang's back and the closed bedroom door.
Wei Zijin looked at Xiang Xiaoqiang, sighed softly, didn't say anything, just bowed slightly and said softly:
"Please, sir."
Xiang Xiaoqiang stood up, looked at Wei Zijin, and said quietly:
"Miss Wei... I want to ask someone... what is going on? Has anyone seen His Majesty? What did he tell His Majesty?"
Wei Zijin stared at him for a moment, then lowered his head and shook his head.
Xiang Xiaoqiang knew that Wei Zijin was as loyal as a dog to Zhu Yourong, and it was almost impossible to open a gap in her body, so he left without wasting any words.
…
As soon as I returned to Wuwang Villa, I saw Xiuxiu looking at me with a strange expression.
"What's wrong?" he asked.
Xiuxiu approached him and whispered:
"Cong Cong is here. I am anxious to see you. I told you to go to the fortress. She is waiting here."
"Oh?" Xiang Xiaoqiang rolled his eyes, "What's the matter?"
"She hesitated and didn't say anything, and I didn't ask too many questions."
Nodding to Xiaoqiang, he followed Xiuxiu to Zheng Yucong's small building.
After Xiuxiu exited, Zheng Yucong stood up, threw herself on Xiang Xiaoqiang, and cried loudly:
"Xiaoqiang... please forgive me... I messed up... at my cousin's place..."