After rebirth, I became the stupid son of the Hou family

When Jiang Chen came down from the school military field, he saw that the prince and the king of Wei were both here.

The prince met him and said:

"What a young general. Looking at the majestic look of your white horse and spear, you don't look like a scholar. You are clearly a general and a tiger, so you are worthy of your name."

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a loud voice next to him saying:

"The prince is right. As my grandson, if we can secure the country through civil and military power, then I, Jiang Rong, will be so lucky. Having a grandson like this will be enough for me in this life."

The prince turned around and saw the Marquis of Dingyuan standing behind him. He quickly said to the Marquis:

"It's all thanks to the blessings of the old Marquis' descendants that your Jiang family has many talented people, including young talents like Jiang Chen. He will definitely inherit the glory of the Marquis family and honor our ancestors in the future."

Just as the prince finished speaking, he heard King Wei beside him say:

"The prince has used all his words of praise for Jiang Chen, what else do you want me to say."

At this moment, Jiang Chen threw the spear in his hand to the principal beside him. As soon as he came in front of everyone, he heard his grandfather say to him:

"Jiang Chen, I can't believe that you have made rapid progress. You have been able to go through dozens of rounds with Coach Geng. It is indeed very impressive. It shows that you are still very talented as a general. Otherwise, you can stay here with Grandpa and let Grandpa I also have the opportunity to teach you some skills.”

Jiang Chen quickly said to his grandfather:

"Grandpa, you are flattering me. This is not a matter of my talent. It was clearly given to me by Coach Geng. I am still self-aware of myself. If I can really learn from Grandpa's skills, then that will be my destiny. I I really want to stay with grandpa and let you teach me kung fu."

The prince immediately said to Jiang Chen:

"Jiang Chen, that won't work. Don't forget, in a few days, it will be the day when the results of the imperial examination will be released. If you are ranked among the top three, you stay here and let them find you, the upstart of the day."

The old marquis said to the prince:

"Our Jiang family has been practicing martial arts for generations, and no one has ever taken the imperial examination. But this year, my two grandsons have taken the imperial examination. I just hope that Jiang Feng can be on the list. As for Jiang Chen, I don't know. Do what you want. Each level of the imperial examination is like passing through a series of hell gates. You also know that Jiang Chen wasted so many years of homework because of an accident. Just being admitted to the Imperial College for one year is not enough. Maybe he can be like Jiang Feng. But everyone has his own destiny. My Jiang Chen will inherit the title of Marquis in the future. It doesn't matter whether he gets the title or not."

The prince stepped forward and said to Marquis Dingyuan:

"I'm afraid the Marquis doesn't understand Jiang Chen's situation, but it's good if you think so. It might bring you an unexpected surprise, so maybe."

The Marquis said to the prince as he walked:

"People can't expect too much. Now that I can see my grandson by my side, I am already very satisfied. I know that my grandson is very good, so it would be better not to put more psychological pressure on him."

Jiang Chen didn't say anything after listening to his grandfather's words.He hoped to stay here in the future and spend more time with his grandfather.

After all, the time he spent with his grandfather and father over the years had not left any impression on his memory.

An old general who has been guarding the frontier for many years, leaving his small family to protect everyone, is indeed very admirable.

Marquis Dingyuan said to the prince and King Wei:

"Your Highness, I have written to the Emperor, requesting an increase in military spending and the construction of fortifications. The Northern Kingdom is currently stationing troops on the border and has a strong tendency to move south. If there are no defensive measures at all, once they provoke a war, we will be very passive. In addition, Winter has come, and the clothes for the soldiers to keep out the cold in the winter must be in place as soon as possible. We can't let them spend the winter in single clothes. Moreover, the soldiers' military pay cannot be delayed again and again. They also have parents and children who need to support their families. . If we repeatedly default on their military pay, who will work for the imperial court once a war breaks out. These matters at the border cannot be taken care of at all."

The prince was shocked when he heard what Marquis Dingyuan said.The nature of the matter of arrears of military pay is very bad.

Once dissatisfaction appears in the army, this sentiment will spread immediately.

Not only will it greatly reduce the military's combat capabilities, but the impact will be even worse.He asked with some disbelief:

"Master Marquis, when did the imperial court default on military pay begin?"

Dingyuan Hou said:

"There have been occasional arrears since the year before last, but they were able to make up for it and cope with it. But this year the arrears have been longer, and the soldiers have complained. I give them a big guarantee that the court will make up for it as soon as possible. Come up. I'm afraid that if it takes too long, the mood of the soldiers will not be appeased."

King Wei, who had been following him all the time, felt excited in his heart after hearing what Marquis Dingyuan said.

He knew all this because the prime minister temporarily diverted these military salaries to Liu Gu, who was guarding Xiliang.