Tens of thousands of horses and horses were scattered and hidden on the islands of Menshan and Baitashan.
Various groups took small boats to land at various places along the coast of Haining to spy on information, while the rest stayed on the island to enjoy their rare free time.
Afternoon.
Yang Boxing returned to the camp of Flagman Camp and came to the camp of the servant team. Since it was still summer, it was convenient to set up camp on the island. He cut a few tree trunks and set them up, tied a piece of felt cloth, and spread some branches outside. A simple
A camping tent would be fine, with ten people per room.
"Team leader."
Six huts were surrounded together, with an open space in the middle. They were simply cleaned with knives and axes. When the soldiers saw Yang Boxing coming back, they all stood up and shouted.
"Well, sit down. Our team has a rest today. His Highness just called me over. Our team's achievements in the last battle have been rewarded, and the reward has also been rewarded."
When everyone heard about it, their faces showed excitement.
"Don't be impatient. The money will be distributed as soon as it comes. There will be no shortage of it. But today we have free time. We will also do a summary of the battle and have a good meeting. We should learn from the shortcomings and improve them. Everyone has good things to do.
I also actively put forward some suggestions.”
The flagbearer battalion's servant team has twenty more people than the ordinary team, a total of sixty people. They are all tough elites selected from the original battalions. Even the new recruits are all tall and strong, and
Basically they are proficient in fists, kicks or swords and guns.
As a member of the Imperial Guard, everyone is also very proud. Although they have not had much chance to rush to the front line in several battles, they still get some benefits after all.
After several battles, only a few members of their pro-army group were slightly injured, and no one was reduced.
"Ex-president Zhao Desheng."
"arrive!"
Yang Boxing called his name, "It's up to you to speak first."
Zhao Desheng stood up, looked around everyone, and scratched his head, "I just think that our flag-bearer battalion's soldiers are the best in the whole battalion in terms of martial arts and equipment, but every time we have no chance to charge.
Killing the Tartars in front will make a difference."
"Can you let us be the vanguard next time? Also give us a chance to make meritorious deeds? Kill a Tatar for ten taels of silver!"
The clerk in the team was holding a pen and taking notes.
"Zhang Dabiao, the commander of the center left, please continue."
Zhang Dabiao and Zhao Desheng are known as the two gate gods of the Guards. They are both tall and sturdy. When they stand straight up, they are like pulling up a hill. It turns out that they are not soldiers. They were recruited in Ningbo. In the early years
He worked on the docks and went to sea to follow the ship. It is said that he was an orphan since he was a child. He was adopted by an old Taoist and traveled around the world with him. He learned fists, feet, guns and sticks, and even practiced Qi Neijing and acupuncture points.
Everyone has seen this guy with his own eyes. He can carry a bucket of water in one hand and can fly over walls and walk on flat ground. He can even tap acupuncture points. If he taps an acupuncture point, he can directly knock someone to the ground.
"I think we are His Highness's personal army, and our biggest responsibility is to protect His Highness. As long as we can ensure His Highness's safety, it will be considered a meritorious service. The charge will be left to other battalions."
The chief of Houshi also stood up and said, "I think so. Everyone has their own division of labor, so we can't always judge heroes based on their heads. Our team is destined not to be able to cut off many heads, but our contributions are no worse than others. This
When it comes to apportioning rewards for merit, there is no reason for us to compare ourselves with others."
Yang Boxing listened carefully, while the clerk diligently recorded it.
The post-war summary meeting is a rule set by the Supervisor himself. It requires that this meeting be held after every battle, and everyone must speak and take minutes of the meeting. Finally, the captain is responsible for producing a summary of the meeting.
Yang Boxing was originally a woodcutter. In terms of ability, his team members were basically better than him. However, he jumped into the sea and died for his country. The prisoner country appreciated his loyalty and specially summoned him to serve as his attendants. He rose from the rank of soldier to commander and then to captain.
The former captain of the Guards Corps was a veteran who was good at cavalry and shooting. Now he has been promoted to serve as sentry commander in other battalions. Several other veterans who are very capable in fighting have also been transferred to each battalion as team commanders.
Yang Boxing was promoted to team leader, and there were still some who were unconvinced. However, those veterans who openly provoked Yang Boxing were gradually transferred away, mostly to other battalions.
As a result, Yang Boxing's position as team leader has been secured, and there are not even a few domineering veterans left in the team. The current servant team has a team of sixty people, plus the deputy secretary of the team, Hu Yong, and ten more.
People, actually seventy people.
Without those old bastards, we are more united.
Yang Boxing is also very grateful to Jian Guo for his trust and works very hard to lead this team. He usually puts in more effort and sweat in training than everyone else.
He listened carefully to everyone's speeches. There were mainly three voices in the team. One was that they were superior in terms of ability, but they had no chance to take the lead in battles and had fewer opportunities to make meritorious deeds.
The second type believes that they are the pro-soldiers of the prison country, and protecting the safety of the prison country is more important than anything else.
There is also a voice that believes that it is unreasonable to reward people based on their heads.
Yang Boxing listened to them one by one and made a final concluding speech.
"Let me tell you a few points. First of all, our Guards Corps has actually gone through several rounds of adjustments since its establishment. Many old people have been promoted or transferred to other camps. Our brothers are still getting used to it, but in general
The performance is still very good.”
"Of course there are some problems. For example, Zhao Desheng is a very talented person, but every time he fights, he always wants to be in the limelight, always wants to rush to the front to kill, and forgets our own important responsibilities."
"And Zhang Debiao, you are also very capable, but in the last battle, you still cut off the heads of the Tatars killed by others. Isn't this taking credit? We killed them, and they are ours. We did not kill them.
Damn it, if you go and chop it down, isn’t this just cheating? Then you won’t be able to conflict with other sentry brothers?”
"Another thing is that when some of us start fighting, we always forget to cooperate. I know that most of our team are new recruits, but now that we have joined the army and become soldiers, we have to remember that we are no longer common people.
, fighting is not a fight, we have to pay attention to the formation and cooperation. We are all organized according to the mandarin duck battle formation. We have spearmen, shield soldiers, musketeers, archers, and even clerks and cooks in the team. When fighting, we all have to fight against each other.
Cooperate and remember your position."
"The pikemen and shield soldiers have to be in front to protect the archers and musketeers behind. Don't think about their heads being taken by them. We are a whole body. If you cut off the head, it will be considered as the credit of the entire team. When the time comes, we will be together
The amount of money depends on the effort."
"Next time when there is a battle, if you run around and ignore your fellow soldiers regardless of the formation, I will give him a black mark first."
"The merit of the head is everyone's, and the money is divided according to the effort. I like the fact that the team leader said it well." Zhao Desheng chuckled. He has always looked down on the team leader's skills with fists, feet, swords and guns, but the team leader manages the team.
, was able to keep a balanced approach and never put on airs about the team. He was even trusted by His Highness and did not use his power to bully his subordinates. This fact made him, a veteran, admire him very much.
Yang Boxing waited for him to finish, and then continued, "After several battles, our team has adapted well, but don't be arrogant. Our team itself is the elite of the entire army, and His Highness also has the best armor, swords and guns."
We have been given priority equipment, and we have even been given horses and mules, but until now, there are still some people who are not good at riding horses, which would be a disservice to His Highness's trust, so we must seize the time to practice well."
"Another one is that everyone should take good care of their weapons and armors, just like they take care of their wives. They should be maintained regularly, especially muskets and cannons. Your firearms must be even more careful, and they cannot withstand any moisture."
"Last point, don't complain at ordinary times, and the seniors can't beat or scold the brothers in Shizhong. We come from all over the world, but once we are in the camp, we are all brothers and sisters. We have to fight side by side on the battlefield. Don't you treat other people
As brothers, how can you expect others to be brave enough to save you on the battlefield?"
"Don't always think about fighting in formations, charging, beheading heads, and competing for silver rewards. We all have our own division of labor and do our jobs well. Our share of the credit will not be lost, and our share of the money will not be lost. Okay, let's talk
Let’s talk so much first, now let’s divide the money.”
The Banner Battalion Guards did not have decapitation merit, but they also participated in several battles at Minghe, Meishan, and Changtan with the Supervisor State, so they were also recorded as having merit as a guard.
"The Supervisor also gave us an extra reward of silver, one tael for each third-class soldier, one tael and a half for the second-class soldier, and two taels for the first-class soldier. Do you have any opinions?"
Soldiers are divided into three levels. The more capable the soldiers are, the higher their level will be. Rewards will be divided according to the level, which is also popular.
"The team commander and the commander are all treated as first-class soldiers."
The two masters Zhao Desheng and Zhang Dabiao had no objection. Although they felt that based on their ability, their officers should get more, but since the team leader had decided, they were not willing to fight anymore.
"In addition, I would like to mention a few names to express their individual performance. Zhao Desheng, Zhang Dabiao, Huang Yong, Zhang Cheng, and Wei An performed particularly outstandingly. The supervisors specifically named them for praise, so this time I will record individual contributions.
Once, I will be awarded a ribbon of honor and two taels of silver."
Yang Boxing took out some colorful ribbons and tied one on each of the five people's arms.
"This ribbon is worth two taels of silver?" Zhang Dabiao laughed.
"This is an honorary ribbon awarded by a prisoner. It's a good thing that money can't buy. You should take it with you and don't lose it."
Zhang Dabiao touched the ribbon and said, "I can't lose it. Even if I lose my arm, I won't lose the ribbon given by His Highness."
"Well, His Highness said that he will create a batch of medals for you later, and then use these ribbons to hang them on your body."
"That's quite impressive."
Yang Boxing brought the silver and showed it to everyone.
"Your Highness has already cashed in these silver rewards. However, since it is inconvenient to carry them among the troops, I propose that they be kept by the team and kept here in the documents. They will be distributed to everyone after our triumphant return. Do you agree?"
Zhang Dabiao looked at the four taels of silver that belonged to him and smacked his lips, "But it's okay, but can you let me touch it first to get addicted?"
Yang Boxing also followed the advice, "Then distribute the money first, everyone will have a good time, and then take it all back for safekeeping. Don't worry, everyone, even if a brother is really unfortunate to die, the money team will find a way."
Send it back to your homes, for your parents, wives and children."
Zhang Dabiao smiled and said, "I am an orphan, and the old Taoist master who adopted me has died long ago. If I die, I won't be able to use this money."
Zhao Desheng said, "How about we become sworn brothers? How about I ask my second son to recognize you as his godfather? If you die, the money will be given to my second son?"
"Get out of here, motherfucker." Zhang Dabiao said angrily.
"I'm kidding you. You are quite talented now. You are His Highness's personal soldier. You are so young and you have saved ten taels of silver, right?"
"Why do you always think about how many taels of silver I have saved?"
"I'm thinking about you. When we serve as soldiers, we eat food. We eat rice with decapitated heads and lick blood with the blade of a knife. To be honest, we don't know when we will be separated from each other. You can marry a wife as soon as you have money."
“Where did the wife come from and where did she come from?”
Zhao Desheng chuckled and said, "You are from the north and don't know about things in the south. As long as you have money, if you can't find a suitable wife to marry at the moment, you can still pledge your wife."
"What is a virtuous wife?"
"It's just like pawning things. Some poor people pawn and sell their wives, that is, rent them to others, for one or two years or three to five years, and rent them to those who can't afford wives to have children, and the children they have will be theirs.
When the time comes for a woman to return to her husband's house, she can rent a wife for a few years without spending much money, and she can even have one or two children."
"Bah, I am a man, why am I renting other people's wives to have children?"
"Then you should marry one quickly. How about I introduce my sister-in-law to you? My husband-in-law has given birth to seven daughters. There are still three unmarried girls in the family. They are all around the age of fifteen, six or seventy-eight years old. Just right, they are tall.
It’s not bad, it’s just that the feet are naturally big without binding, but the big feet are good and can be used for work. Queen Ma, our great ancestor, Emperor Gao, married back then, also had big feet.”
Zhang Dabiao was really moved by what Zhao Desheng said. No one in this army knew which battle would end.
Although he beat the little orphan, he didn't want to live his life in vain.
"Is this really happening?"
"How can I fucking deceive you? Don't you have ten taels of silver? I won't accept one tael of silver. I'll use these ten taels of silver as a gift, and I'm sure it will happen."
"Clerk, please write a letter to my father-in-law for me, and then send the money with the letter. We have done this good thing for Mr. Zhang."
The clerk over there agreed happily, and the other soldiers also booed after hearing this.
"Chief Zhao, it's worth ten taels of silver to marry a charming mother-in-law."
"Yes, it's not a loss."
"Anyway, we're going to have to live for the rest of our lives. If we have money, spend it as soon as possible. It's most worth it to get a new mother-in-law."
"Well, let's make a decision first. When we return home, you can quickly welcome us through the door and enter the bridal chamber to give birth to the child."
"Have more babies."
Everyone's words changed the tone of the summary meeting, but it also made the atmosphere much more relaxed.
"Whatever I want to coax you to do, you can choose from my father-in-law's three unmarried sisters-in-law!"
"Okay then, I'll just trouble Zhang Shichang."
"In the future, don't call Zhang Shi, Elder Zhang or anything like that, call me brother-in-law!"
Immediately, there were some soldiers shouting at the side. They called out to my brother-in-law first, "Brother-in-law, look, I have saved six or seven taels of silver now. Can you introduce me to another sister-in-law?"
"You damn thing, you know how to take advantage. You, a third-class private, still want to marry my sister-in-law. Dream on, wait until you are successful enough to tell me!"
"Brother-in-law, please don't. I will definitely respect my brother-in-law from now on."