Chapter 2550: Fear of being close to home makes things difficult
Outside Chang'an City.
People were everywhere, standing on both sides of the official road, and colorful flags were flying on the city walls.
Many people heard about the great victory at Yinshan and escorted the prisoners of war to Chang'an, so they spontaneously came to watch the ceremony.
When the sun rose above the treetops, smoke and dust gradually rose in the distance from the official road, and a wave of enthusiasm suddenly set off. The people gathered around, stretched their heads, looked into the distance, and talked about it.
When the row of people and horses approached, there were countless cheers, whistles, excited looks, and flushed faces, as if a grand festival was ushering in.
First, the leading military academy arrived at the city. Then they saluted Wei Yan, who was in charge of receiving them, and said loudly, "General! I have been ordered by General Li to escort the invading prisoners from Yinshan here! General Li led the troops to attack the enemies of Ding Ling.
The formation beheaded more than 300 Hu heads, including one general Ding Ling, three junior generals, and several leaders. Some Ding Lings died in the wilderness and could not beheaded... In addition, a large Ding Ling waste flag and an oxtail war flag were seized.
There are some cattle and sheep on all sides..."
Wei Yan nodded, and then said: "The Lord of a certain generation sent an order! Guarding the border is the bounden duty of a soldier! Attacking the enemy angrily is the blood and courage of China! Now there is a group of Yinshan, fighting in the north of the mountain, winning a great victory, and following the army
Law, record merit and rewards!』
As Wei Yan's voice fell, the surrounding soldiers and people cheered together, and many people shouted "hero", "warrior" and so on.
Immediately, soldiers came forward, took over the duties of the Yinshan soldiers, and escorted the prisoners of war. Instead of entering the city, they bypassed Chang'an City and then went to the Qinling prisoner of war camp. After arriving there, these prisoners of war will be distributed through unified arrangements.
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A political power must protect the interests of a certain group of people. China's political power naturally protects the interests of China. Those who cannot protect their own interests will of course not get the support of the people. Only by standing on the standpoint of one's own nation can
There is wider support. This has been proven and practiced time and time again since the ancient Yan and Huang Dynasties.
Ordinary people may not understand the specific operations of the entire political group and its future development direction, but this does not prevent them from dedicating their enthusiasm to the soldiers who protect them!
Along with the Yinshan prisoners of war came some retired soldiers and some disabled soldiers.
These retired and disabled soldiers were not all produced in the previous battle, but they all received a warm welcome. The huge and continuous cheers made these people's fatigue almost disappear.
, some people's faces turned red with excitement, which made people worried that the wound would swell and bleed again in the next moment.
Li Er is one of the veterans.
Although he didn't feel that he was really old, he knew that his physical strength was indeed gradually declining and he could no longer keep up with those young guys. He was reluctant to leave his soldiers, but the petty officials in the army came to find him and
The other older soldiers held discussions two or three times, and most of them, like Li Er, agreed to retire.
Military merit and salary are indeed attractive, but according to the military order, no matter whether you are young or old, once your physical strength is exhausted and you fall behind, if you fail to do your job, etc., you will not only be punished, but you will also be implicated in the job.
Of course, there are also some people who feel that their physical strength is not bad and can survive for two more years, or there are some who feel that there is hope to go further and are reluctant to join the military. Anyway, everyone has their own ambitions, and there is no requirement. But you have to be a captain. Further up, this level does not mean that you can work hard or wait for two years, but it means a very big span...
Therefore, Li Er thought twice and decided to take advantage of this opportunity to retire with a certain amount of military exploits. Although he did not directly kill many heads, for the sake of retirement, the army generally would kill a few The first level of merit should be given to these retired veterans.
This is customary.
The same goes for other veterans when they retire. Unless they really behave badly and have extremely bad relationships, generally speaking, they will add some glory when they retire...
Li Er and a group of veterans paid a visit to Wei Yan, and then reluctantly paid a military badge representing his identity at the Military Affairs Office. Then, wearing a red flower representing retirement, he walked out of the martial arts hall and said goodbye to a few old friends. After making an appointment for the next meeting, they dispersed in twos and threes.
Not everyone can get an inspection position. One of the criteria is naturally the rank of military merit in the army, and the other is the cultural class. Those who fail the cultural class, but have high military merit, can still have one year after returning to the place. It’s time to review and take the exam again. If you say you haven’t passed the exam, you’re out of luck.
Li Er's culture is quite good, at least it can be seen from his name. His family is in Longxi.
Li Er has not yet officially waited for the inspection appointment. After all, it will take a few days for the writing and formalities to be handed over. These days are considered holidays. He did not go to the city to play, but went outside the school grounds of the martial arts hall. Temporary stay in the barracks.
After all, food and accommodation are free here.
Although he can be regarded as a descendant of the noble clan, is it worth saving a little bit...
Of course, he cannot live like this forever. Once the inspection procedures are completed, Li Er must go to the assigned location to report.
This area within the barracks is a specially planned area. It is inhabited by veterans like Li Er, some from Yinshan, and of course from other areas, such as Sichuan and Shu. In the Western Regions, etc.
Generally speaking, there is no hard time limit for soldiers to retire. Generally speaking, every year in autumn and winter, when new soldiers join the army, they will talk to some veterans.
Wounded soldiers naturally retire. There is nothing to say about this. But for those who are not injured, there is no need to force them. However, most veterans will agree to retire like Li Er. After all, those who are strong and strong like Yan Yan and Huang Zhong are in the minority. When most people get older, they always feel uncomfortable here or there. If they want to compete with young people in terms of physical endurance, they will be somewhat disadvantaged.
If these veterans are willing to retire, they will not all go to Chang'an. Instead, they will be arranged according to the original household registration of the soldiers. For example, those from Hedong will return to Hedong, and those from Longxi will return to Longxi. Moreover, they will not set off immediately, but after accumulating some numbers, they will encounter, for example, Escorting prisoners of war, transporting grain and fodder, or other relatively low-risk tasks are the responsibility of these veterans. On the one hand, they can complete the tasks, and on the other hand, they can naturally reach their destinations.
Li Er stood at the gate of the camp, hesitant, somewhat cautious as if he were new to a strange place.
Two people came out from the camp. When they saw the red silk flower on Li Er's chest, they immediately laughed and greeted Li Er, "Brother, where did you retire from? Have you just arrived? Come on, come in quickly!"
One person stepped forward and pulled Li Er, while the other patted Li Er on the shoulder, took Li Er's small luggage, and walked toward the camp together.
Li Er scratched his head and chuckled twice, "Yes, I just arrived today."
I don't know why, but suddenly, that unfamiliar restraint seemed to disappear little by little.
"My surname is Wang, from Fufeng on the right. I don't have a big name, but my nickname is Dongdong. I am the drummer Dongdong..." Wang Dongdong, the man on the left holding the luggage, said, "I came earlier, and now I am the camp manager."
Well...his name is Shitou, Western Region Shitou. Not long after he came back from the Western Region, there are three people named Shitou in our camp..."
Wang Dongdong said and introduced.
"My, my name is Li Er..." Li Er responded, his eyes fell on the leg on the right named Shitou, and then quickly turned away. Wang Dongdong is probably the same as Li Er himself, he is older.
He retired after his death, and Shitou looked younger, but his legs were lame, probably because his hamstrings were injured, and he couldn't bend or stretch very well, and he walked with a slight limp.
"There is still room here, how about you stay here?" Wang Dongdong walked to a wooden house and turned around to ask Li Er.
Li Er quickly responded and said there was no problem.
Two people came out of the wooden house. When they saw Li Er, they also smiled, "A new brother is here again? By the way, boss, didn't you say you were going to get the ball?"
"Didn't we meet Brother Li just after we went out?" Wang Dongdong took out the pen bag from his arms and wrote Li Er's name on the wooden board in front of the wooden house. He replied, "You guys help with the arrangements first."
, let’s see what Brother Li needs...Okay, I’m going to apply for Juqiu...』
Cuju is said to have been around during the Yan and Huang dynasties. It is unknown how long ago it was in other countries, and it was very popular from the beginning. As early as the Warring States Period, the recreational Cuju game was popular among the people in China, and it has been popular since the Han Dynasty.
It became a method for military strategists to train troops. In the Song Dynasty, special Cuju organizations and Cuju artists appeared. Even the big braided dynasty also had innovations, such as Cuju on the ice. However, it was only in later generations that it became a worse game.
Therefore, it can be said that Cuju is a wonderful sports event in China that has been spread for a long time and has a great influence.
By the way, this weird thing refers to the men’s football team.
In the Han Dynasty, Cuju was still a very popular activity. There were even people who insisted on playing Cuju even if they were seriously ill, and then died, which was considered to be "really" risking their lives...
Wang Dongdong and Shitou left to receive the ball.
The two people in the room were helping Li Er put his luggage and asked, "Brother, how do you like playing Cuju? Do you want to play a game together?"
"Okay!" Li Er also liked Cuju, so he naturally agreed repeatedly. After all, there are grasslands and wastelands everywhere in the Yinshan Mountains. Soldiers often use this method for entertainment and training, and sometimes they even have to wear armor and carry weights.
, you can play any tricks.
During the Han Dynasty, Cuju was generally divided into three categories.
One type is performance in nature, which is generally like acrobatics. It is performed in the streets and alleys with the cooperation of small drums and gongs. It is not only entertainment for the people, but also appears in national celebrations. There are single players, double players and multiple players, and there are also single ball and multiple players.
There are many kinds of balls. As the saying goes, "racing in the prosperous village and playing juju in the poor alleys", "at high school, bowing and horse are the main business, and at home, Cuju is the learning."
The other type is the competition type, which is generally in a special Juju venue. The Juju venue is already very similar to the stadium of later generations. It has a hall specially used for viewing and seating, and is surrounded by walls, so it is also called
It is called "Jucheng". There are also special rules, "Round and square walls resemble yin and yang. The law and the moon are in opposition, and two and six are equal. When building a long and flat city, the rules are as follows: no closeness or distance, no selfishness."
"Be honest and calm, don't blame him for his faults. Ju Zheng is still in charge, but it's better to stick to his guns!"
The last category is Cuju in the military. Cuju not only symbolizes "military strength", but also emphasizes mutual cooperation. It naturally has the function of training soldiers. It is also used to enrich military life and enable soldiers to maintain good physical strength and mood. The so-called
"If the army has nothing to do now, let's play Cuju." It has become a habit to play a game if nothing happens.
After all, there is inevitably a harsh hierarchy in the army. Years of training are also very boring. In addition, under military discipline, corporal punishment and scolding are unavoidable. On the battlefield, the blood and injuries of fighting will definitely put a lot of mental stress on the soldiers.
Great, these exercises similar to Cuju can just allow soldiers to vent all the negative accumulation in their daily life.
Not long after, the ball was brought back, and the camp suddenly became lively.
A group of people yelled, collided with each other, scrambled, chased, and laughed...
Unknowingly, these strangers from various places became familiar with each other. There was no longer any restraint, no indifference, and no barriers when they got along. When they lost, they cried out regrets together, and when they won, they cried out together.
Then we cheered and cheered together.
Shitou also played for a while, but his injured leg couldn't hold on for long and he couldn't run fast. In the end, he could only drag his leg and sit on the sidelines.
In the military camp, not everyone is as lucky as Wang Dongdong and Li Er. There are also those who are like stones and retired due to injuries. Two have leg injuries like stones, and three have injured hands.
Some are better, like stones, but their skills are damaged; some are worse, their limbs are amputated, and they cannot continue to serve and can only retire.
These people, like Shitou, although before retiring, the military academy repeatedly said that the Hussars General would be responsible for their lives and get the proper arrangements they deserve, they are still somewhat worried about the future. After all, their limbs
Damage is equivalent to damage to the labor force. Many heavy tasks may not be able to be done. For ordinary families, it will definitely have a certain impact.
Fortunately, the worries of Shitou and others did not last long. After they played a game of Cuju, the officials responsible for the transfer and placement of soldiers in the Jiangwu Hall came, not only to supplement the registration of newcomers like Li Er.
He also convened Shitou and other injured soldiers for a discussion, asked Shitou and their current situation one by one, reviewed their cultural levels, and then told them good news and bad news.
The good news is that Shitou and the others will be assigned positions within a month. Those with high educational levels may enter the junior staff level, serving as local warehouse managers, or logistics personnel for military camps, and serving as instructors for recruit camps in various places.
Instructors, etc., those with relatively low education can give priority to caravan guards, square guards and other positions...
Anyway, there must be arrangements.
The bad news is that these arrangements may not all be in Chang'an Sanfu. It is possible, well, it is very likely that they will be in Longxi.
After all, Longxi is currently undergoing large-scale development and is very short of manpower.
Of course, this is also voluntary. If you are unwilling to accept the assigned position, you can directly settle it into a certain amount of money and then make your own way out. The follow-up will have nothing to do with military affairs.
If there is only one way, of course there is nothing to consider, just like retiring or not retiring, it is more or less simple. As a result, with more choices now, it is inevitable that some people will worry about gains and losses, or discuss the difference in position, or
It is a discussion about whether it is worthwhile to take the money directly. Anyway, everyone has some calculations in their mind.
The military affairs officer had no intention of letting Shitou and others make up their minds on the spot. Instead, he asked Shitou and others to think about it and wait a few days for him to come back to register. Anyway, this would take some time, so there was no rush.
The retired money of wounded soldiers will be higher for those who have to complete all tails. However, if they sit back and have nothing, they may not be able to sustain it for long. Therefore, most people are willing to choose a basic position, but this basic position is not in Guanzhong, but in Guanzhong.
I am going to Longxi...
Although the military officer didn't say death, that's pretty much what he meant.
Within this intermediate period of time, there is of course room for movement up and down, and this has been the case throughout China. However, people like Shitou, of course, do not have much room for movement, and that is what they are assigned.
Some people with higher positions in the military, or those with some mobility, basically know where they are going, but people like Shitou have to face the arrival of the unknown.
The unknown always brings some fear.
This kind of fear is not the same as the fear in the battle formation. The fear in the battle formation can be gradually eliminated through training and killing enemies, but this fear of the future occurs every day and cannot be completely eliminated.
, until the day I close my eyes.
Or to put it another way, it’s called “security.”
Some people who may be a little dull don't know what a sense of security means. They think that being in a place where you won't be hit by a car, having a place to live, and having food to eat is called a sense of security. But in fact
This sense of security is not entirely a material requirement, but also a spiritual requirement...
The stone turned over and over all night long, with many things on his mind. He couldn't make a choice and was hesitant.
The other people in the same room had a great time playing football and were tired, and they were not like stones with missing limbs, so whether they had arrangements or no positions, they were all full of hope and confidence for the future, and naturally they were whirring.
They were sleeping heavily, and some were snoring so loudly that it seemed like they would collapse the wooden house.
If one person is fine, he will be fine no matter where he goes. If one person is full, the whole family will not be hungry.
However, Shitou had worries in his heart, so he couldn't be free and easy.
Finally it was daybreak. Shitou watched the morning light emerge, then got up. After washing, he sat on the wooden floor of the wooden house and was silent for a long time.
Finally, Shitou stood up, asked for leave with Wang Dongdong, and then went to the military affairs officer of the Jiangwu Hall to get a guide for the way in and out. He was going to go home and go back to the somewhat dilapidated home in Lingyi to discuss it.
one time……
It turns out that he was timid in his hometown and had a broken leg, which made him feel somewhat inferior. He didn't want to meet the people he cared about like this. He thought that after his position was assigned, he could go home with it, which was a bit of a shame.
