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Chapter 121 Hiring Wounded Soldiers

Manna Hall.

Qin Huaidao felt inexplicably angry when facing the inquiry. Wang Tongbiao ran away and might come back at any time. This was a knife hanging over his head and must be cleared. He said seriously: "Initiate an army to investigate the crime and force him to rebel."

"Forcing a rebellion?" Li Jing's eyes twitched. This guy really dared to say that. He quickly reminded: "This is impossible. Without direct evidence, the Wang family cannot rebel. The most they can do is make some compensation, and then join forces with other aristocratic families to put pressure on the court. Once they join forces,

If you stop the government, the consequences will be serious."

Of course Qin Huaidao understood this and explained: "Master Li, forcing rebellion is not the purpose. The imperial court issued an order to force him to surrender, just to show off. The real purpose is to send a signal that the imperial court is dissatisfied with the Wang family and is not prepared to do so."

Signal for reuse.”

"Release a signal to the Khitans?" Li Jing reacted thoughtfully.

"Yes, the reason why the murderer cooperated with the Wang family was just because of Wang's energy. Once he learned that the Wang family was targeted by the imperial court, he would be nervous and confused, while other tribes would wait and see. If the imperial court issued an order at this time,

Khitan tribe khan, and proposed that whoever kills the murderer will be supported by the court to run for the next khan. The Khitans will definitely fight each other, and there will be chaos without the court taking action. When the spring comes next year, an elite army will be sent to suppress and appease at the same time.

We will surely bring Khitan into the imperial court."

Everyone's eyes lit up and they became excited.

When Xu Shiji heard that he had a chance to take revenge, he immediately said: "Your Majesty, I second the proposal. When the time comes, I would also like to ask Your Majesty not to forget about my veteran. Although I am old, I can still wield the sword."

Li Er also felt that it was feasible. There were only two imperial edicts, one to suppress the Wang family and the other to disrupt the Khitan. There would be no other losses, but it could lay the foundation for the recovery of the Khitan. Why not? He nodded to Qin Huaidao with satisfaction, and then looked at Li Jing

, Li Er always paid attention to Li Jing's wishes in military matters.

Li Jing thought carefully for a moment and then said: "Your Majesty, I also agree that no matter whether there is a war or not in the coming year, two imperial edicts can be issued to suppress the Wang family and express the court's attitude. Doing nothing will only encourage certain people."

The ambitions of some people will disrupt the internal balance of the Khitan and weaken its strength. This has both advantages and disadvantages. If we can do anything about it, I can bring an elite division to destroy them next year."

"Hahaha, the pharmacist is still as ambitious as before, but unfortunately he is not in good health. We will discuss the matter of leading the troops on the expedition next year. I am very pleased that Qin Huaidao's advice has been meritorious. I will reward you with a hundred pieces of cloth and ten pieces of gold. Please retire."

"I obey the order!"

Everyone said in unison and slowly exited.

Walking out of the hall, Cheng Chumo stopped Qin Huaidao's shoulder, raised a thumbs up with his other hand and said excitedly: "Brother, this is awesome, I was so scared just now that I didn't dare to speak."

"Me too. The Holy One is as majestic as the sky, but you can still talk freely. It's amazing." Yuchi Baolin also said.

Qin Huaidao looked at everyone and cursed angrily: "It's embarrassing to say that all of them usually have their eyes higher than the sky. Except for the Holy One, they consider themselves third and refuse to accept anyone's second place. They were unexpectedly attacked."

"I was careless. Seeing that I had a chance to win, that bastard Wang Tongbiao only had a few hundred remnants around him. He could be destroyed in an instant. I didn't expect someone who was not afraid of death would actually show up." Cheng Chumo explained awkwardly.

Seeing Xu Shiji coming out, Qin Huaidao couldn't say anything else and saluted, "I've met General Xu."

"I'm so embarrassed this time. I originally thought I could make a comeback and clear up Baiqisi's name, but I didn't expect... Oh, let's not talk about it anymore." Xu Shiji looked aggrieved.

Qin Huaidao said with a smile: "The weather is unpredictable, and the enemy is not prepared for anything. Faced with the siege of 20,000 well-prepared cavalry, General Xu was able to break out of the siege. It is a miracle that he survived half of it. I am afraid he would have died if he had been there."

"

Cheng Chumo and others just rolled their eyes. Who was scolding just now?

Xu Shiji didn't hear what Qin Huaidao said just now, and sighed in his heart, saying: "If you lose, you lose. There is nothing to say. I just pity those soldiers. Nearly half of them can come back alive. They can't stay in Baiqisi. I have no face."

Face everyone."

"Should the injured retire?" Qin Huaidao asked.

"What should I do if I don't retreat? They are all heroes, blame me." Xu Shiji said, his eyes red.

Li Jing comforted him: "If the earthen pot is not broken far from the wellhead, the general will inevitably die in battle. If you look at it more broadly, the court will not treat these soldiers badly. They will provide sufficient pensions and assign positions to those who are not seriously injured. They will not have no chance of survival."

Qin Huaidao became interested when he heard this and asked: "Uncle Shibo, according to the court's practice, how will it be handled?"

"Usually when we go back to our respective hometowns, if we have minor injuries, we will assign them to simple positions, such as government servants, policemen, inns, etc. If they are a little more serious, we will give them adequate compensation and they will be worry-free for the rest of their lives. But this passion may not be able to work.

Yes." Li Jing explained.

All those who can be selected into the Hundred Cavalry Division have good combat prowess and rich experience. If they really go back, their abilities will be useless. Qin Huaidao can't help but think of those comrades in the past. After they returned, they were unknown and had a miserable life. Many of them suffered from post-war diseases.

Those suffering from trauma syndrome may even die of depression or even commit suicide.

With a thought in his heart, Qin Huaidao couldn't help but ask: "General Xu, Qinjiazhuang needs guards. It doesn't matter if you don't have hands or feet. I wonder if you can hire them?"

"What did you hire me to do if my limbs were injured?" Xu Shiji asked rhetorically.

"The person is injured, but the experience is still there. Moreover, some jobs do not require both hands and can be done with one hand. I always need it. I wonder if the court will allow it?"

"As long as the soldiers are willing, the court will not ask more questions." Xu Shiji said, breathing a little faster: "You tell me the truth, do you really need it? Are you not trying to trick me? How much do you want?"

"Of course the more the merrier, but how much is the salary usually paid?" Qin Huaidao asked rhetorically.

When Xu Shiji saw that Qin Huaidao didn't want to make a joke, he was overjoyed and said quickly: "Working is different from being a soldier, and you are injured, so you can't compare with a healthy person. For a few dozen coins, even if it is a little lower than the market price, brothers will be satisfied. I will remember you."

This is such a huge favor.”

Qin Huaidao was worried about the lack of manpower, and he was a retired soldier with strong discipline and the ability to endure hardships and stand hard work. He agreed: "Then General Xu will tell everyone that anyone who is willing to come can come. All food and accommodation are included. Qinjiazhuang and other places

It’s different. The more you work, the more you earn. For example, those who make bricks can earn twenty cash in half a day.”

"So much, isn't it more than one tael of silver a month?" Xu Shiji asked in surprise.

"By the way, if there is a more profitable job, it depends on whether you can do it or not." Qin Huaidao had an idea and said: "After the soldiers retire, they will definitely have a pension, which can be used to buy mules and carriages, and invest ten or so taels of silver to go

Pulling coal in Tongguan County, a load of 50 cents, taking care of food, one round trip a day, net profit of 50 cents, I have to do this job for at least a year, how much can you make?"

When Xu Shiji heard this, he became uneasy and said: "Fifty a day, a month is 1,500 yuan, how much does it add up to a year?" He couldn't figure it out for a while.

"Eighteen taels." Qin Huaidao smiled.

Everyone looked at Qin Huaidao with shock in their eyes.

"How did you calculate so quickly?" Li Jing asked in shock.

Xu Shiji also asked: "Yes, how did you calculate it? There are really so many, you didn't trick me?"

Qin Huaidao smiled and said nothing. This is difficult for elementary school students to learn.


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