[Sword III] Life skills take you to fly

This was probably the most peaceful time in Xinglou in the past few years. After taking down Yizhou, both sides tacitly ceased fighting.Due to a major mistake in the decision-making of the regent in Xiliang, part of the power was returned to the little emperor, and the political turmoil in Xiliang also initially stopped.At this time, Xiliang sent a group of envoys to Dayong Shangjing. As for how the benefits will be distributed after the war, it is not known yet.

The people in Yizhou were a little apprehensive at first, but when they saw that Dayong soldiers were only stationed there and did not disturb the lives of ordinary people, they gradually became relieved.Now Jing Yuan has 9 people under his command, and most of the familiar faces have disappeared, and most of them are transferred from other stations later.

Seeing the cruelty of the battlefield, Xinglou also felt lingering fears. Even though he possesses special skills, there are still some people who cannot be saved no matter what.The matter of Tan Yuan has always been a thorn in his heart, but fortunately the situation has calmed down later, and there is still a lot of time for Xinglou to adjust.

Even though so many lives have been lost at the border, the wars in the past few years seem to have had no impact on Dayong.Bianzhou still knows some news, especially some families whose males are serving in the military, but the inner states are still singing and dancing.

After Jing Yuan was allowed to report the movement of the border customs, he directly changed the person in charge of Linshan Pass and Mao County, and pulled out a lot of nails after careful investigation.The front is busy with the battle situation, and the rear will follow them to make waves first, but once they are free, let people know what it means to fight ten times with one force.All sophistry was crushed with the threat of strong soldiers and horses. The magistrates of the counties in Bianzhou went to five out of seven, and just ransacked their homes and confiscated 20 taels of silver. All the people onlookers applauded and applauded. Well, once the people behind the scenes have worked so hard in Bianzhou for so many years to be pulled out, even if they vomit blood in their hearts, they still have to support it on the surface.

The prince gave out another 10 taels of silver, plus 20 from the ransacking of the house and used it as a pension, which was distributed to the families of the soldiers who died in battle and meritorious officials.After the peace talks are over, return to Beijing for a briefing and then further discuss meritorious deeds and rewards.

During the past half a year, Xinglou followed the pension-issuing troops through towns and villages, reporting funerals to the families of the soldiers who died.I have gained a lot of knowledge, but I am still worried about some of the scenes I saw.

"What's the matter, I've been pouting since I came back." Jing Yuan couldn't hold back, stretched out his hand and pulled Xinglou's face.After the war, Xinglou was busy all day, his face was thin and there was not much flesh on his face, and now he has finally regained some weight.Well, it feels pretty good.

After dealing with the officials in Bianzhou, Jing Yuan delegated the matter to the lower levels. Apart from supervising the military training from time to time, he was happy to have a leisurely day.Later, when he saw that Xinglou had nothing to do all day long, he would think wildly, so he arrested him to distribute pensions with him, and walked outside to relax.It was okay at the beginning, but I have to be more energetic when I have something to do, but I didn't expect to be a little depressed recently.

"In the village I visited today, I went to a total of six families, but none of them seemed to feel sorry for the death of their children and grandchildren." ask.

"There is no way to do this. There will never be war, and the compulsory military service is weak. The people live affluently. If they don't want their own family members to go, they will probably be able to spend money to eliminate military service. Therefore, most of the soldiers called up now are from their families. People who are not valued are sent to the army." This is a common phenomenon in Dayong. The imperial court encourages childbearing, and there are usually three or five children in a family. If you can afford the money to pay for your military service, but you can't afford the money to marry a wife, you might as well send them to the army, with food, housing and food included.

"I just think it's a little sad. They died but they don't even want to miss their families." In the end, the money in exchange for their lives will be sent to those family members who don't value them. "The soldiers are working hard at the border, but those people are not grateful .”

Jing Yuan was also a little difficult to answer, saying that this is other people's family affairs, and even the Shangguan is not good at intervening. "This is because the imperial court deliberately didn't let the news spread. Even if ordinary people heard it, they would think it was just a trivial matter. You Do you know how many people there are in the Dayong Standing Army?"

"I only know that there are 12 in Bianzhou, and I don't know about the others." Jing Yuan has [-] men in the front line, and General Li has [-] in the rear, but it is always the Bianzhou army.Only then did Xinglou suddenly remember that no matter how fierce the fighting was here, and how tragic the casualties were, the number of people was always a constant [-].

"A total of 120 million. 80 for the army and 40 for the navy." This figure shocked Xinglou. Compared with the total number of people, Bianzhou is really inconspicuous. "Dayong has Xiliang in the west, Beimo in the north, Dongshang in the east, and Nanying in the south. There are garrisons in all directions. Only Xiliang and our dynasty share a set of cultural and scientific systems. The relationship is the most peaceful. Therefore, the garrison in Bianzhou At least." So Jing Yuan knew that this Yizhou would have to be returned in the end, and it was just a matter of how quickly Xiliang would pay.

"Then why did you fight with Xiliang this time?" There was no reason to start the fire, and somehow the conflict started on a small scale and then expanded.The death of so many people turned out to be just a drop in the ocean for the seriousness of the superiors.

"Your Majesty has been obsessed with alchemy since six or seven years ago. The prince's supervision of the country is the predictable result of various forces. Someone in the court has always maintained contacts with Xiliang, and Bianzhou fell into the hands of that person after the fall of the original family. , it is not difficult to negotiate with Xiliang to cause a war on the border."

Xinglou recalled that two years ago after Jingyuan captured Linshan Pass, the situation was overwhelming and Xiliang was retreating steadily, and he also had some aftertaste, "I still struggled for a long time, thinking that you started the war."

"It's just taking advantage of the situation and muddying the water so that the man can't get what he wanted. Knowing that this battle has to be fought, we have to figure out how to fight it to get the maximum benefit." A small but protracted war can not only leave a stain on the prince's supervision of the country, but also make money through the war. Unexpectedly, the development of the matter was out of control.

"That's why you deliberately conquered three passes and hit Yizhou, so that Xiliang can't end it lightly." The regent of Xiliang also used external wars to divert attention from domestic conflicts. The person who secretly passed the song is not reliable.

It was also because that person underestimated the enemy, thinking that Bianzhou was under his control, but he didn't expect that the prince's side was not a vegetarian, so he had already made preparations, and he came out with a strong general like Jing Yuan, who directly attacked the interior of Xiliang.This battle was really beautiful for Dayong, and there is no reason to compromise easily. In the end, not only did it not leave any stains, but it was a great achievement.

"In fact, they did a lot of tricks, but we were so lucky that we resolved them one by one." Thinking of the secret letter medicine powder found in the star building, it is not ordinary luck that can explain it.If those things are really allowed to work, the final result will be unimaginable, and it is unknown who will win the deer.

"But it's finally over. Even if this battle seems trivial to others, the experience we have personally experienced is quite different." If Da Yongshi must fight one side, the target is that Xiliang Could not have been a better choice.Not only was there domestic turmoil in Xiliang, but also there were fewer troops stationed on the border between the two sides, and casualties were kept under control.But in Xinglou's eyes, death cannot be measured by numbers.

"Soon, I heard that the peace talks in Shangjing are over, and we should be able to go home soon." To Jing Yuan, it doesn't matter where he is, but the standard of living at the border has never been as high as that of Yingzhou Shangjing. .If there is a better choice, I would like the environment around the star building to be more comfortable.

Jing Yuan's estimate was correct, and the results of the peace talks and the order to summon him to Beijing for his duties arrived in Yizhou three months later.

The troops stationed in Yizhou, Xiliang, gathered and prepared to move back to Bianzhou. Dayong adopted the system of changing generals without changing troops. The generals of the fourth rank and above had to return to Beijing to wait for dispatch to other places after serving for a period of time. , will not stay in one place for a long time so as not to raise a private army.

"I guess I will stay in Shangjing after I go back this time. My father wrote to say that he must have a baby if he goes back." Ning Chi couldn't tell whether he was happy or sad. He was already married, but he kept his wife in Shangjing all the time. When he came to the frontier, his father, Changning Hou, was also in a hurry.There was still a war before, and now there is no excuse and the ultimatum must be sent back.

"You left your sister-in-law alone in Shangjing, and now you should go back and take some responsibility." Xinglou sneered, how many people want to stay at the feet of the emperor, but there is no way.Ning Chi is lucky, he tends to run away, but he does have ambition and ability.

"How can you say that I'm not responsible? I've worked so hard for so many years just to keep my wife safe." Ning Chi also retorted. In the eyes of people in this era, his behavior is already a model.I don't know how many nobles have used him as an example to educate their descendants to rely on their own true abilities and not always think about the little incense left by their ancestors.Although Marquis Changning regretted that his son was not around all the year round, he was undoubtedly very proud of him.

"It's just irresponsible." Xinglou couldn't say more, Ning Chi still had two concubines in Bianzhou Mansion, it was indeed a kind of betrayal to stand in the position of his original wife.It's not easy for Xinglou to say that this is like the modern "successful man" whose red flag at home does not fall down and the colorful flags flutter outside.

However, this kind of thinking was very common in ancient times. Maybe the wives thought that it was enough for their husbands to find a Marquis, and taking two concubines was not a big deal.After all, it is a family matter, and it is difficult to distinguish between the two conflicting thoughts. He turned his head and looked at Jing Yuan's rascal and asked, "Ah Yuan, am I right?"

"Xinglou is right. If I am sure I won't leave you, it would be better if I stay with you." When Jing Yuan said this without shame or impatience, he completely forgot the first time when he left. I also want Xinglou to stay in Yingzhou.

Ning Chi rolled his eyes and looked at the couple, "Can this man be the same as a woman? It would be difficult for her to come to this bitter cold Bianzhou." What about you, are you going to stay in Shangjing this time or go outside?" Jing Yuan made such a great contribution this time, the prince still has to give him some favor.

"I'll go wherever the Star Tower goes." Now there is no one else in Yuan's family, and Shang Jing told Jing Yuan that it was just a term in his memory, and there was nothing to miss.Xinglou was also moved when he heard the words, and squeezed Jing Yuan's hand tightly.

"You really don't care about fame and wealth. The one on the dragon chair who likes the most is a courtier like you." Ning Chi clicked his tongue twice, thinking that Jing Yuan's master Guo Huai was also like this. He only guarded one person all his life and never married His wife gave birth to children, and he was praised as the No. 1 loyal emperor of the Great Eternity.

Along the way, several people talked about their vision for the future, but an unknown disease spread among the soldiers.