On the third day after Liu Yan led his troops back to Qianhusuo City in front of Xiahe Village, the promotion order issued by the imperial military department was also delivered to the city.
Under the persuasion of Yang Sichang, Minister of War, Emperor Chongzhen believed that the Battle of Julu was a rare victory, so he rewarded Gao Qiqian and Lu Xiangsheng heavily, and appointed Lu Xiangsheng as governor of Shandong.
The matter has been finally decided. Although Lu Xiangsheng was dissatisfied with such a reward, he still put national affairs first. After receiving the transfer order from the Ministry of War, he led the newly reorganized Supervisory Biao Battalion officers to Jinan Fucheng to take office.
At the same time, Liu Yan was promoted to commander due to his meritorious service and served as the conduct officer of Lingshan Guard. He was also awarded the rank of Wu Xun and Wu San. As soon as the news came out, the entire Lingshan Guard was shocked. Even the generals in Jimo Camp were shocked. .
Liu Zeqing, the commander-in-chief of Shandong Province, was also surprised when he heard the news. Although he knew that Liu Yan and his troops had made great contributions in the Battle of Julu, he did not expect that the imperial court would reward him so highly. Not only was he promoted to four levels in a row, but he was also awarded a martial arts honor. This was for For a martial artist, this is a great honor.
At this time, the guards in Shandong were under the jurisdiction of three battalions including Jimo Camp, and Jimo Camp, Dengzhou Camp, and Wendeng Camp were all commanded by Shandong Commander-in-Chief Liu Zeqing. Liu Zeqing was naturally overjoyed to have a warrior like Liu Yan under his command. .
What's more, the relationship between Liu Yan and the new Shandong Governor Lu Xiangsheng is extraordinary. It can be regarded as a "life and death friend". Even the Shandong Governor Yan Jizu also thinks highly of Liu Yan, which makes Liu Zeqing even more proud. He glanced at Liu Yan.
So Liu Zeqing specially sent someone to send congratulatory gifts to Liu Yan. As soon as the news spread, the military attachés of Shandong Dusi raised eyebrows. I had never heard of a superior officer giving congratulatory gifts to his subordinates!
Within just a few days, Liu Yan received a mountain of congratulatory gifts. Generals such as Li Jiwen and Hu Zongming from Jimo Camp and officials from Lingshan Guard also sent people to send congratulatory gifts. Liu Yan did not refuse. All his subordinates were handed over to Wang Yunhe to keep as personal money.
Liu Yan then summoned the seven hundred generals Chen Xun, Wang Yue, Wang Bo, Zhang Yi, Shen Tuo, Miao Shao, and Xu Ming, the artillery flag commander Qian Qian, the town governor Xun Jingyun, the hundred households Tian Huixu, and the medical officer Bao In Xuezhen, chief Tan Xiaoda, chief Xu Le, money and grain officer Yue Ming, commercial officer Song Gongming, and guantun officer Zhang Lei discussed matters.
In the thousand-household official hall, everyone gathered together to talk and laugh. Now that Liu Yan was promoted to the Lingshan Guard Conduct Officer, everyone naturally followed the rising tide. The promotion is certain, and his future career will definitely be smooth sailing.
Liu Yan felt happy when he saw everyone talking and laughing. In the battle of Julu, although more than half of the new troops in Xiahe Village were killed or injured, they still achieved an astonishing result. There were also many old brothers present, which was a blessing.
"Okay, although we haven't seen each other for a long time, I have already hosted a banquet in Qianhu's official hall tonight. We will have plenty of time to catch up on old times. Now let's talk about business first."
Everyone fell silent when they heard this, looking at Liu Yan expectantly.
"Let's talk about your promotion first."
Liu Yan immediately announced that Chen Xun, Wang Yue, Wang Bo, Zhang Yi, Shen Tuo, Miao Shao, Xu Ming, seven hundred generals, plus the artillery flag commander Qian Qian, the town governor Xun Jingyun, and the medical officer Bao Xuezhendu There is promotion.
"Chen Xun, Wang Yue, Wang Bo, Zhang Yi, Shen Tuo, Miao Shao, and Xu Ming were promoted to the rank of Qianhu, and were appointed as the Chief of Qianhu in the army. Xun Jingyun, the town governor, was promoted to the rank of Qianhu, and was still appointed as the governor of the army. , in charge of military discipline. Qian Qian, the artillery flag commander, was promoted to Baihu, and the artillery team was also expanded this time."
"Medical Officer Bao Xuezhen will be a hundred households from today, taking charge of the affairs of the medical center, and preparing for the relocation of the new location of the medical center in Lingshan Acropolis."
After hearing this, several people were immediately happy, and Bao Xuezhen was even more happy. He didn't expect that he, a medical officer, could be regarded as a hundred households. From now on, he would have acres of land to divide, plus military pay and rations. Now his life could finally be settled. It's getting richer.
Then Liu Yan said to the chief officer Tan Xiaoda, Baihu Tian Huixu, chief officer Xu Le, money and grain officer Yue Ming, commercial officer Song Gongming, and guantun officer Zhang Lei: "You did not go with the army to fight, but you are still staying at Xiahe Village and other places. The merits of your hard work are great, so each of you will be given a reward of five hundred taels of silver. After I take charge of the Lingshan Acropolis, I will choose an opportunity to transfer you to the Acropolis."
Although Chief Tan Xiaoda, Chief Xu Le, Baihu Tian Huixu, Qian Liang Guan Yue Ming, Commercial Officer Song Gongming, and Tuen Guan Zhang Lei were not promoted, they had no regrets in their hearts. After all, they did not fight with the army in bloody battles. Naturally, the merits of the battle will not be shared with himself.
Now everyone was given five hundred taels of silver, and Liu Yan also promised to move to Lingshan Acropolis in the future. Everyone was still very happy and thanked them with fists in their hands.
"Now let's talk about the expansion of the new army."
The new army in Xiahezhai suffered hundreds of casualties in this battle. This time Liu Yan not only had to make up for all the missing men, but also further expanded it to once again enrich his troops.
Now with the entrustment of the new Governor Lu Xiangsheng, the support of Shandong Governor Yan Jizu, and the favor of Shandong Chief Military Officer Liu Zeqing, Liu Yan will naturally not let go of this great situation, and it is imperative to expand the army!
Chen Xun, Wang Yue, Wang Bo, Zhang Yi, Shen Tuo, Miao Shao, Xu Ming, and Qian Jie were all happy when they heard that the army was to be expanded. Chen Xun'an couldn't bear the joy in his heart and immediately said: "Your Excellency, prepare How to expand the army and by how much?”
However, Motoda Teresu was thoughtful and his brows furrowed slightly.
Liu Yan saw it, but still smiled and said: "Let's talk about the artillery team first. This time the artillery team has been expanded from a banner to a general. Of course, the specific organizational details are slightly different from the other departments."
"Each artillery piece is still manned by four gunners, who are organized into a team, consisting of a captain, a shooter, one person to carry the artillery shells, and one person to load the artillery pieces. Then every ten artillery pieces are organized into a flag, and the flag commander is assigned One team of guards, two messengers, and two drum and buglers. The two flags are organized into one sentry, and the commander is assigned a team of guards, four messengers, and five drum and buglers. The two sentries are organized into one commander, and the commander-in-chief is Qian Qian, an official from one hundred households, is accompanied by a flag guard, five messengers and five trumpeters each."
"There are two sentries under the command of the artillery commander. One is equipped with a tiger cannon, and the other is equipped with a twelve-pound Folang machine cannon. The entire artillery commander has a strength of 362 people."
Speaking of this, Liu Yan looked at Tan Xiaoda, the director of the Firearms Supervision Department, and Cui Mingyuan, the director of the firearms workshop, and said: "The Firearms Supervision Department will seize the time to cast the Tiger Cannon for the time being. As for the Folang Cannon, the casting process is more difficult. , and then cast again after all the Tiger Zun Cannons are cast."
Tan Xiaoda and Cui Mingyuan clasped their fists and accepted the order.
Liu Yan then continued: "The other seven generals have all been expanded, and a battalion-level organization has been added to the overall organization. The details are as follows:"
"First of all, the lowest team will be expanded from twelve to fifteen people, including one captain, four sword and shield players, and ten gunners or spearmen."
"With four teams as one flag, there are still two teams of gunners and two teams of gunners. The flag leader is assigned two messengers and trumpeters, one flag bearer, and four guards. The two flags are one whistle, and the commander is assigned one The team is a bodyguard and night guard, with five drum and buglers, and five messengers. The two sentries are a commander, and the hundred commanders are assigned a team of guards, a team that is night guard, five drum and buglers, ten messengers, and a flag. Troops and troops."
"The two generals form one battalion. Our army currently has seven battalions of soldiers and horses. Each battalion has one thousand generals, who are served by thousand-household officials. They are Chen Xun, Wang Yue, Wang Bo, Zhang Yi, Miao Shao, Xu Ming, There are seven Shen Tuo people. The numbers are as before."
"General Qian is assigned a flag to guard, a flag to be kept at night, ten trumpeters, ten messengers, a sentry and heavy troops, and thirty craftsmen, veterinarians, and medical officers to accompany the army."
Liu Yan said: "After such expansion, the strength of each battalion will be 1,282 people. With the soldiers of the seven battalions plus the artillery chief, our army's strength will reach 9,336 people!"
"In addition, the military pay of officers in various ministries will also be increased. The monthly military pay of ordinary officers will be increased from three taels of silver to four taels. The other officers at all levels will have an increase. The details are as follows."
With that said, Liu Yan took out a "Salary Increase Strategy" and handed it to everyone to circulate.
After everyone saw it, Chen Xun, Wang Yue and others were naturally overjoyed. However, the money and grain officer Yue Ming said with a wry smile: "Your Excellency, this is really a generous move. This time, we not only expanded our army greatly, but also expanded our army's strength from more than 3,000 people." We have more than 9,000 people, and we have also increased military pay, so our army’s military pay expenditure is nearly 40,000 taels of silver every month! Sir, we are under too much pressure!"
Liu Yan nodded and said: "Of course I know this, but with the current income from the workshops and the income from the farmland, it should still be able to support it."
Yue Ming said: "What your Excellency said is true, but now our monthly income is only more than 43,000 taels. In addition to military expenditures, we also have to support the imperial court's recruitment and other expenditures. After all deductions, it is only There’s not much money left.”
Liu Yan said with a smile: "It doesn't matter, let's take care of it for now. After we have established a firm foothold in Lingshan Guard, I still have ways to make money, and we will take care of it then."
Seeing what Liu Yan said, Yue Ming sat down with his fists clasped.
Immediately afterwards, Momoda Terisu clasped his fists and said, "Sir, my subordinates have difficulties with the expansion of the army."
The recruitment and training of the new army in Xiahezhai fell to Tian Huixu, so when he stepped forward, Liu Yan naturally wanted to listen.
"Tian Baihu, please tell me if you have anything to say."
"Sir, our Qianhu Station in front of Xiahe Village is now flourishing. We have previously prepared to build a new army and recruited more than 3,700 young men. Now the manpower of our Qianhu Station has reached its limit. If we expand the army to more than 9,000 People, my subordinates really can’t recruit so many young and strong military households.”
Liu Yan said: "I know about this, and I was about to talk to Tian Baihu about it."
"In this expansion of the army, the scope of recruitment should not be limited to the Qianhu Station in front of Xiahe Village, but the entire Lingshan Guard. Now that I am the conduct officer of Lingshan Guard, Tian Baihu can act on my behalf with full authority. .”
Tian Huixu then showed joy and said, "In this way, my subordinates will feel confident!"
That night, Liu Yan and all his subordinates gathered together. Wang Wenzhen and Jia Hongyu came to visit in a hurry, and they also brought a heavy gift.
After hearing the news, Liu Yan smiled and let the two people in, and added an extra seat to the banquet, sitting next to him.
Wang Wenzhen and Jia Hongyu looked flattered, even saying they didn't dare, and they were extremely respectful to Liu Yan.
"My lord, you must not do this. I got the news too late, otherwise I wouldn't have come to visit late at night. I have disturbed you, and I hope you will forgive me!"
Jia Hongyu on the side kept smiling apologetically, and Liu Yan was filled with emotion as he looked at the two of them.
Once upon a time, these two people were his superiors, but now they have become his subordinates. This is the way things are in the world.
"Haha, Wang Tongzhi and Jia Qianhu, we are all old acquaintances, so there is no need to be so polite."
Liu Yan said to the two of them affectionately: "When I arrive at Lingshan Acropolis, I will still treat you as my confidant. I will rely on you to handle many things. You will have to work harder in the future."
Wang Wenzhen and Jia Hongyu were immediately excited. Wang Wenzhen's eyes were red and he said: "Your Majesty, these words will make me feel ashamed to repay your kindness."
Wang Wenzhen also proposed to hand over the elements he occupied in the salt drying field and other places, but Liu Yan declined and accepted. This is Wang Wenzhen's "voucher of nomination". If he doesn't accept it, it will make Wang Wenzhen and the others uneasy.
Liu Yan then invited everyone to have a drink and have a good time, but Wang Wenzhen mentioned something during the dinner, which made Liu Yan immediately alert.
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