Become a feudal king from today

"By the way, there is one more thing. The royal army needs to make adjustments now."

After pacing back and forth for a few steps, Zhao Xu remembered that he wanted to update the royal family's military units, so he told him.

"One hundred thousand infantry equipped with flintlocks and artillery, 30,000 light cavalry, 10,000 heavy cavalry, and 10,000 chariot camps?" Chang Wei repeated the numbers given by Zhao Xu.

Not long after the imperial edict arrived, he learned that the emperor had allowed King Yan to expand his army to 150,000.

Now the number given by King Yan is exactly 150,000.

After pondering for a while, he said: "Your Highness, the general thinks that 20,000 of the 100,000 infantry should be left for the heavy infantry. They are the ones taking the lead in this battle. The flintlock rifle is very powerful, but if it gets into hand-to-hand combat, the advantage will be It will shrink and have to rely on heavy infantry. "

He touched his chin and said, "Also, it is good for the heavy infantry to form a formation on the battlefield to resist the impact of the cavalry. If the fusiliers and the enemy's cavalry rush into chaos, the heavy infantry can also come up to give the fusiliers another chance." Opportunity to line up.”

After saying that, he saw Zhao Xu looking at him with bright eyes, so he chuckled twice, "Your Highness, this is just the general's humble opinion. The general just thinks that although the artillery and muskets of the royal army are powerful, they are not fired due to the The speed is slow, and it will be very disadvantageous if you are ambushed and get into close combat. "

Zhao Xu was startled.

This time he was a little more aggressive.

Chang Wei's words reminded him.

It seems that a quota of heavy infantry should indeed be reserved.

After all, the enemy he faced was not an army that also held flintlock guns and played with him in lining up to shoot.

In that case, soldiers wouldn't even need to wear armor.

His enemies were still fighting in armor.

It's not appropriate to completely give up your armor advantage.

Thinking of this, he nodded, "You are right, then leave 20,000 people for the heavy infantry."

"Yes, Your Highness." Chang Wei suddenly beamed.

It turned out that King Yan was confused sometimes. At this moment, he finally felt that His Highness King Yan was a bit smoky.

Rather than always acting like a god, omnipotent.

Zhao Xu saw Chang Wei suddenly very happy and wondered where his excitement was.

Shaking his head, he asked: "By the way, how is the reward for soldiers? I heard that there are a lot of soldiers purchased in Yancheng in the past two days, and the merchants are very happy."

When he came to Beida Camp, he saw many soldiers who had taken off their armor and were only wearing military uniforms, happily returning to the camp carrying a large basket of things.

According to the regulations of the royal family, soldiers can rest for one day every ten days.

These are soldiers on rotation.

"Back to Your Highness, I've made about 20% of my salary. I think it will be almost done in five or six days." Chang Wei became happy again when he mentioned this.

What King Yan said was true. The soldiers who had received rewards were now like nouveau riche.

The soldiers who were on rotation took their money and spent it lavishly.

A year ago, they were living in embarrassment, unable to afford pants.

Now the accumulated military pay and rewards have made them rich people.

These are just the soldiers who are on leave. Now more soldiers want to go home and are constantly applying to the generals.

Zhao Xu nodded, he could understand the mood of the soldiers now.

After returning from the battlefield with a narrow escape, it was natural to spend some money with the money.

Chatted a few more words.

Zhao Xu ordered Chang Wei to restore the normal operation of the military academy in a few days, and then walked out of the camp.

Whenever the generals and soldiers saw him on the road, they all stopped and saluted respectfully, with a hint of gratitude in their eyes.

King Yan treated them so kindly that their bloodshed on the battlefield was well worth it.

Arriving at the gate of the camp, Zhao Xu got on his horse and headed towards the palace under the protection of Xu Lie.

While passing by Jinhua Lane, he suddenly saw a familiar figure, but it was Chen Hu.

At this time, there were two women beside Chen Hu, an older woman and a beautiful girl.

He met Chen Hu's mother when Chen Hu joined the army.

At this time, after comparison, the older woman was Chen Hu's mother.

As for the girl, it seems that she is Chen Hu's sister. At that time, he mentioned that he had a sister.

The three of them were standing in front of a house, talking to the same merchant.

"Isn't that Chen Hu?" Xu Lie also saw it at this time, showing an amused look.

"Let's go and take a look." Zhao Xu said.

Back in Yancheng, life was naturally not as stressful as in Jinzhou.

In his leisurely days, his desire for gossip seemed to grow day by day.

"Mom, this is the courtyard."

Looking at his mother, Chen Hu had a satisfied smile on his face.

After joining the royal army, he took his mother and sister to Yancheng.

He used his monthly military salary to rent a small courtyard in the city to support his mother and sister.

On weekdays, my mother and younger sister make some red wine to supplement the family income.

Compared to the days when we were hungry and cold, it was like a place on the ground and a place in the sky.

However, with the influx of a large number of merchants into Yancheng.

The price of renting a house in Yancheng is also rising.

Chen Hu felt that it was not a good deal, so he considered buying a house of his own.

Of course, this was just his idea, and he never thought it could be realized.

However, because of his bravery in the Beidi Autumn Hunting Battle, he was promoted to captain, and his military salary was increased to twelve taels per month. He also received some rewards during the war.

This time, he took another thirty-six taels of silver, making his net worth more than a hundred taels.

So he took advantage of his family leave to buy the yard.

"Huzi, why does this yard cost eighty taels?" Chen Hu's mother looked into the door with a surprised expression.

Having lived in Yancheng for such a long time, she still had little idea of ​​the value of a yard in Yancheng.

In a remote private village, an ordinary courtyard house costs about 33 taels.

This Siheyuan is located in Jinshui Lane, which is close to the East Market. It has to be doubled in size.

The plump merchant laughed along with him: "Madam, you guessed it right, a total of eighty-two taels."

Hearing this number, Chen Hu's mother immediately became embarrassed and said, "Huzi, this is too expensive. Just buy a yard in a remote place. Why do we have the dignity to live here?"

"Madam is surprised by what she said. My prince's captain has no face to live here. Who has the face to live here?"

Zhao Xu came behind several people at this time with a smile on his face.

Chen Hu turned around and saw that it was King Yan. He was surprised and hurriedly stepped forward to salute.

Chen Hu's mother had seen Zhao Xu and recognized King Yan. She hurriedly pulled her daughter to give him a blessing and said, "A commoner woman comes to see your highness."

"No courtesy." Zhao Xu wanted to help Chen Hu's mother up.

Thinking of the lack of intimacy between men and women here, he raised his hand slightly.

Chen Hu stood up and scratched his head in embarrassment, "Why is Your Highness here?"

Zhao Xu smiled and said: "Now the whole Yan City knows that your royal soldiers have made a fortune. I wanted to see what you bought, so I came here when I saw you."

Then he walked into the courtyard. It was an ordinary courtyard, quite spacious and very clean.

So he said: "Yes, if the money is not enough, I can give you some more."

Chen Hu laughed when he heard this.

"It's enough. Even if it's not enough, I can't ask for His Highness's money."

Since Zhao Xu appeared, Chen Hu's mother and sister were both a little embarrassed.

But when Zhao Xu said this, Chen Hu's mother immediately said loudly.

Chen Hu nodded, "Your Highness, the general has a lot of money in his hands."

Then he said: "Thanks to His Highness for the reward this time, many generals are now looking for suitable yards in Yancheng."

Mrs. Chen also turned her grateful eyes to Zhao Xu and said, "I still remember that the civilian woman stopped Hu Zi from joining the army. Thinking about it today, it was really a big mistake."

As if she was afraid that Zhao Xu would get the wrong idea, she said: "If His Highness had not led them to conquer the north and south, the people of the four northern counties would still have to suffer from Beidi and the Yuan family. Now seeing that the people of the four northern counties are finally living a decent life, The civilian woman thought that even if Hu Zi died on the battlefield, it would still be worth it. "

"Mom, what are you talking about? My life is very tough. How can I die so easily?" Chen Hu rolled his eyes.

Chen Hu's sister covered her mouth and laughed.

Zhao Xu then looked at Chen Hu's sister, who looked about thirteen or fourteen years old.

At this time, she was wearing a blue plain skirt. There was nothing fancy about the clothes. It was a very common dress for women from ordinary people's homes.

She is thin and pretty, like a girl next door.

Meeting Zhao Xu's gaze, sister Chen Hu immediately blushed and hid behind her mother.

Zhao Xu smiled and didn't take it seriously.

Looking at Mrs. Chen, he said: "I would also like to thank you. If it weren't for your willingness to let your sons go to the battlefield, the four northern counties would not be where they are today."

Hearing what Zhao Xu said, Chen was even more excited.

Growing up, she witnessed a world where wealthy people were superior and treated them like cattle and sheep.

But now, King Yan actually thanked her in such an approachable manner.

At this moment, even a woman like her is willing to go through fire and water for King Yan.

At this time, Mrs. Chen took Chen Hu's arm and said: "Your Highness, if my tiger dares not to listen to you in the future, you can beat him how you want. If he becomes a deserter on the battlefield, you can just kill him." The civilian woman will never have a single complaint.”

Chen Hu was speechless and choked when he heard this, "Mom, did you pick me up?"

Zhao Xu laughed loudly, patted Chen Hu on the shoulder and said to Chen: "Chen Hu is very good and a talent that can be made. Your son will not become a deserter."

Mrs. Chen looked at Chen Hu with pride in her eyes.

After chatting for a few more times, Zhao Xu was about to leave.

Thinking of something, he said to the merchant who was always smiling beside him: "You can make money, but you can't deceive the soldiers and generals of the palace. It's because they shed their lives and blood on the battlefield that you can have a stable life in Yancheng. If you let The king knows that you are deliberately raising prices to make money for the soldiers and generals, and I will definitely deal with you. Please tell other merchants this message."

The merchant's face turned pale, and he cupped his hands and said: "Your Highness, I am also from the four northern counties. I will never do such immoral things. I really don't make much in this yard, only three taels of hard-earned money."

Zhao Xu nodded slightly, "That's pretty much it. Remember, thieves also have their ways, not to mention you merchants."

After leaving these words, Zhao Xu and Xu Lie turned and left.

Under the soft sunshine, Chen Hu, his mother and sister watched Zhao Xu's figure disappear, and it took a long time to recover.

"Mother, His Highness Prince Yan is really different from the wealthy families, more like people like us." Chen Hu's sister Chen Qiu said softly.

"That's why the soldiers are willing to sacrifice their lives for His Highness. It's worth it." Chen Hu chuckled, turned around and strode into the yard.

From then on, he had a home in Yancheng.

at the same time.

Many generals and soldiers who have relatives in the countryside went back to visit relatives.

Wealth that does not return to its hometown is like walking in brocade at night.

Huang Yang is an ordinary artilleryman, and his home is in Xiaowei Village, not far from Fushi Village.

Due to the large population in his family, his family lived in poverty in the village. Growing up, he barely had enough to eat.

When the Royal Army expanded to 120,000, he happened to be old enough, so he chose to join the Royal Army.

Unexpectedly, we caught up with the war in Jinzhou.

He came back alive from the battlefield and couldn't wait to go home with the reward money in hand.

"Brother Yoko will be here, Brother Yoko is back." Huang Yang appeared at the entrance of the village.

The three urchins who were playing screamed immediately when they saw it.

Seeing Huang Yang carrying a basket full of things, the three urchins refused to leave and chased Huang Yang to the village, shouting all the way.

Huang Yang's face was filled with a smile.

In the past, he had been looked down upon in the village because of his poverty.

Although it wasn't very pleasant to think about it now, he had seen so many life and death situations on the battlefield that he suddenly didn't want to care about it anymore.

Including these three urchins, they often provoked him and mocked him for his thatched trousers.

He took out a handful of sprouts from the bamboo basket behind his back and gave them to the three urchins.

The eyes of the urchins suddenly widened. They just grabbed the sprouts and shouted louder, "Brother Yoko is back as a soldier, Brother Yoko is back as a soldier."

The urchin's voice attracted the attention of many villagers.

Looking at Huang Yang, who was wearing military uniform and carrying a bamboo basket on his back, many people looked in awe.

Many young people of similar age to Huang Yang gathered around and kept asking Huang Yang about matters in the army.

"What is artillery?"

"What? Can breathe fire, make thunder, and can kill a cow with one shot?"

"How many miles can it fly? It's amazing."

"..."

Huang Yang's answer aroused bursts of exclamation, which made Huang Yang extremely proud.

After a while, he arrived at a dilapidated thatched house.

Seeing his father weeding in the fence, he shouted: "Dad!"

The old man in the fence raised his head and saw that it was his son Huang Yang. He dropped his hoe in surprise and shouted into the room: "Mother, my son is back."

After he finished speaking, a woman came out of the house.

The woman wore shoes and pants made of straw, and three girls of different ages poked their heads out of the door. They had no decent clothes to wear and did not dare to go out.

"Yoko." The woman cried with joy.

When they learned that their son had gone to Jinju, they entertained the idea that their son might not be able to come back.

Now that I want to see it, I am naturally excited.

Huang Yang's tears were also rolling. He ignored the onlookers and entered the fence, putting down the bamboo basket behind him.

"Father, mother, the children are back. This time I have brought you a lot of things. These are clothes and rouge for the three younger sisters. These are clothes for your two elders. There are also clothes for the eldest brother here..." Huang Yang said one piece Take out brand new clothes from the bamboo basket.

He bought these from the ready-made clothing store in Yancheng.

Finally, he took out two more silver ingots from his pocket and said, "Mom, Dad, I'll give this to you. Renovate our thatched hut and build a few more rooms."

Huang Yang's parents were still excited, but they were stunned again.

They had never seen so many valuable things.

But now Huang Yang came back with a basket full of money as if he didn't need any money.

When the onlookers saw him, they were so envious that they wanted to bite off their tongues.

Tonight, they were afraid they wouldn't be able to sleep.