If Wang Bi, Zhang Han, Kang Anping and others were present, Ning Xingwang would probably have started to rant as soon as he finished speaking.
What? When war is needed, troops are recruited everywhere and favorable conditions are offered.
Even though fighting has become much easier in recent years than before, it is still dangerous!
Not to mention the long journey, in order to rush on the road, I don’t know when I will eat the next meal.
Hungry is also common.
There are snakes, insects, rats, and ants everywhere, and no one knows whether they are poisonous or not. One bite and the swelling will be minor for a few days.
Maybe my life will be lost immediately. How can I be safe in the mainland of Daqin?
Leaving their hometown and sleeping in the open air brought peace and stability to the people of Qin Dynasty!
Now that the world is at peace, what about disarmament?
A large number of soldiers were suddenly laid off, where would they go?
Although the military generals were dissatisfied, they were stupid and not as shameless as Wang Ben and others. They said they would just quarrel with the old censors at court.
"Your Majesty, our country, Qin, has just settled down and cannot dismantle its army!"
"Yes! This is not the best time to disarmament!"
"The overseas lands have just been conquered, and they still need to be guarded by soldiers...!"
The military generals stood up and expressed their thoughts one after another.
"Even if we want to guard it, we won't need two million people! Besides, with the expansion of immigration, the people will be able to take on the responsibility of guarding, and we won't need so many soldiers at all!"
"Yes! The return of millions of soldiers will free up a lot of people for immigration, which will actually make the overseas lands more stable!"
"That's right! His Majesty once said that guarding overseas lands alone is useless. The most important thing is immigration...!"
Several more censors came forward to support Ning Xingwang's opinion, and even moved Ying Feiyu out.
The generals were clumsy and tongue-tied, and were immediately speechless when they retorted. They could only raise their hands to Ying Feiyu and say with a grimace, "Your Majesty, we cannot disarm!"
The civil servants and military generals each held their own opinions and could not stop arguing.
For a moment, all the courtiers' eyes were focused on Ying Feiyu, wanting to see how His Majesty would make a decision when he faced such a big thing for the first time since he ascended the throne!
“It’s easy to open a store but hard to keep it!”
However, Ying Feiyu suddenly said such a business lesson, which confused everyone and couldn't help but look at each other.
Immediately afterwards, he continued: "The same goes for the country. If the newly conquered land is not guarded properly, it will still be stirred up by someone with good intentions!"
After hearing this, the censors already understood that His Majesty did not agree with disarmament.
"Your Majesty, the immigrants can defend the territory in place of the soldiers!"
I would rather be prosperous than give up.
"What if the unmanaged immigrant people have selfish motives? If they unite and occupy the territory, the court will not only send troops to conquer, but also lose these people, and the gain will not be worth the loss!"
"There are only two million soldiers. Can't we, the Qin Dynasty, afford them?"
"Great Qin has just unified the world now, and it's not time to let go of Nanshan! Not only now, even if Great Qin gradually stabilizes in the future, there will never be large-scale disarmament!"
Ying Feiyu made a decision directly.
"But... Your Majesty, if the army is not dismantled, the soldiers will get older and older. If something big happens in the future, they may not be able to go to the battlefield! Why not lay off some of the older ones and recruit some younger ones later?"
Ning Xingwang's opinion was rejected, and then he put forward another opinion.
As long as the opinions are adopted by the new emperor, his face will definitely be bright!
"Then this cannot be called disarmament, but demobilization!"
Another new word came out of Ying Feiyu's mouth, which made the courtiers confused.
"Retired?"
"That's right! In the past, there were constant wars. In order to expand the number of troops, there were indeed many veterans in the army. Now that there are no internal and external troubles, it is indeed time to reorganize the army!"
Ying Feiyu touched his smooth chin, seeming to be thinking about something.
"How to rectify it?"
The generals stared at him eagerly.
"The first is the age to join the army. You must be over sixteen and serve for two years. Those with outstanding performance and excellent grades can continue to stay in the army, and the rest can return to their hometowns...!"
Ying Feiyu pondered for a moment and continued: "In addition, the court will provide certain subsidies to retired people. If they do not want the subsidies, the court can arrange appropriate jobs to provide them with living security!"
This era is different from later generations. Boys at the age of 16 have become the main labor force in the family. They often go to the fields to do farm work. There is absolutely no problem with physical strength. It is the best age to join the army!
"Your Majesty is a wise man. He enlisted in the army at the age of sixteen and will be exactly eighteen when he retires. He will not delay the marriage of the soldiers!"
Hearing this, an elderly military commander was filled with joy and quickly thanked him.
This reform will be of great benefit to the people and the court!
It was because he stayed in the army for too long that he delayed the best time to get married.
It wasn't until he was almost thirty years old and had already distinguished himself in the army that a girl was willing to marry him and give birth to three sons in one go!
"Your Majesty, can those veterans really get subsidies after they retire?"
Another soldier beside him asked with a surprised look on his face.
There are many veterans in the army, and their physical strength is indeed not as good as that of the young and strong.
But after staying in the army all his life and doing a lot for the Qin Dynasty, now that he is old and driving them away, he feels a little bit sorry!
It would be different if there were certain subsidies or some appropriate work arrangements.
At least it provides a living guarantee!
"Can I still lie in public?"
Ying Feiyu frowned slightly.
How many years has he been in Xianyang? Why do some people think he can talk empty words?
"No, no, no, that's not what I meant!"
The soldiers quickly waved their hands, unable to hide the excitement on their faces.
At the same time, all the ministers' eyes were focused on Ning Xingwang, somewhat mockingly!
The front foot suggested that the military expenses were too high and wanted to save money. As a result, His Majesty not only refused to agree, but actually agreed to provide some subsidies to veterans!
Now the treatment of soldiers is much better than before, and this subsidy will definitely not be less!
"Great Qin's foreign enemies have been wiped out. It is the best time for the veterans to return to life. This matter will be left to the Ministry of War to sort out the list of eligible soldiers and their place of origin as soon as possible! The specific amount of the subsidy depends on the enlistment. This year! We’ll discuss the details later!”
Wang Ben was drunk and did not attend court early, so Ying Feiyu set his sights on the Minister of War.
"I accept your order!"
The Minister of War put his hands in his hand and came out of the queue and responded.
"Okay! Let the various government offices post notices to recruit new soldiers on a voluntary basis. Those who meet the conditions will be recorded first. After the Ministry of War has sorted out the retired list, they will recruit as needed!"
"yes……!"
After deciding on the matter, the ministers began to report some important matters accumulated in various places before. Ying Feiyu answered fluently and gave corresponding opinions.
After the morning meeting, the officials rushed to their posts.
The most energetic one is the Ministry of War.
The Minister of War happily passed the news on, and in an instant, the entire army was excited.
"As long as officers and men have been in the military for more than two years, they are free to make a choice! Whether you want to stay in the military, continue to serve the country, increase your promotion space, and increase your salary, or go home and live a life with subsidies, you can choose for yourself!"
After the Minister of War made the explanation clear, he gave the soldiers room to think, and only allowed them to start signing up three days later.
At the same time, the government also received the corresponding telegram and began to publish the list according to the content.
The newspaper also gave a more detailed explanation of the matter.
Including how to reform the army, how many levels the army will be divided into in the future, the corresponding salary of each level, and the recruitment conditions for new recruits are all introduced!
In the past, in order to encourage soldiers to go into battle to kill the enemy, the army divided the knighthood into twenty levels. Military merit was calculated according to the enemy's head level, and certain houses and fields were given.
In that precarious era, the soldiers worked hard for these properties and fields, so that they could break out of the siege among the countries and become the great Qin that they are today!
However, this incentive policy has been banned after the invention of thermal weapons.
Once the hot weapon fires, the enemy has almost no room to fight back.
If this system is still followed, how much real estate will Da Qin get?
Therefore, later military merit was replaced by honor, money, and official position.
Even so, the soldiers were all working hard.
It is almost a one-sided battle. As long as you participate in it, you will definitely get military merit after the victory. The minimum is money, which is equivalent to picking it up for free.
If you perform outstandingly, you can be promoted, receive salary from the court, and honor your ancestors. This is something you can't even ask for!
