"Hey, we were actually transferred to serve as General Li's short-range soldiers."
"It must be A Tuo's credit. General Li praised A Tuo very much during the Jingu training. Now we have made great achievements in Gubo Township and are favored by the general. It must be because of this that he transferred us. Enter into short-range combat."
When Zhao Tuo returned to the military camp and announced that his troops had been transferred to Li Xin's short-term soldiers, everyone was shocked.
Black Butt suddenly beamed: "This is great. Nai Gong can actually become a general's short-sighted soldier. If I return to the countryside, it will be enough for me to show off to others for the rest of my life."
Everyone else also nodded in agreement. It was indeed a great honor to serve as a soldier for the general.
Moreover, the status of short-term soldiers in the military camp is slightly higher than that of ordinary troops.
The so-called short soldiers are often referred to as the general's own bodyguards.
According to the Qin law, the Qin army's hundred generals need to charge into the battle. When they reach the level of five hundred masters, they can stand in the rear and command. They no longer need to risk arrows and stones to fight on the front line, and they are also protected by corresponding short soldiers.
In the military system of the Qin State, the number of short-term soldiers is generally one-tenth of the number of soldiers under the general.
The five hundred masters have fifty short soldiers, the two to five hundred masters have one hundred short soldiers, and at the level of captain, there are a thousand short soldiers. As for general Pi, the number varies, but they are all at least two thousand or more.
Since they are the general's personal guard, they must stay behind the battlefield to protect the general and cannot easily go to the battlefield to fight. In this way, although the danger of dying in battle can be avoided, the chances of decapitation and meritorious deeds will naturally be reduced. .
Compared with the joy and surprise of others, Zhao Tuo was very troubled in his heart.
After all, if he goes to the battlefield, he can still give it a try, rely on the beheading theory, and then rise to the rank of doctor. But if you become a short-term soldier, it will be difficult to go to the battlefield in person.
Although when the battle reaches a fierce stage, short-term soldiers may be sent to the battlefield as a new force, but judging from the current comparison of Qin and Yan's combat power, such an opportunity may be difficult to occur.
Moreover, although short-term soldiers are better treated than ordinary soldiers in terms of food, housing and transportation, there are also risks in this profession.
This is what Qin Fali said: "fight until the death of officials, but underestimate the shortcomings of soldiers."
If the generals guarding the soldiers in close combat die in battle, all the soldiers in close combat will be beheaded, unless they can kill the enemy generals of the corresponding level to avoid death.
Think about it, if the officer you were protecting was shot by a gun on the battlefield and died on the spot...
However, Zhao Tuo was not worried about this. In history, Li Xin would lead the war against Chu in the future, and it was impossible for him to die here.
Thinking of this, Zhao Tuo actually breathed a sigh of relief.
Although he longs for promotion and wants to climb to a high position as soon as possible, he is not a fool who dislikes his fate.
Now that the Qin-Yan war has reached its final stage, King Yan likes to shrink his troops and defend Jicheng. Wang Jian wants to destroy Yan, so he can only attack the capital of Yan.
In this case, the Qin army's attack on the city must have suffered heavy casualties, far exceeding the casualties in the field.
Although merit is good, life is also important. By becoming Li Xin's short-term soldier, Zhao Tuo at least does not have to worry about being sent as a death squad to attack the city.
This kind of idea is not just for him, but also for Black Hips, Xiao Bai and others. Now that everyone has earned a title, it is a good thing as long as they can return home alive, so why bother to fight to the death.
Only Xiqigu didn't get any promotion in his title after enlisting in the army, and he was as troubled as Zhao Tuo.
"Okay, the second and third sons should pack up quickly. They will go to the city with me later to guard the general."
Zhao Tuo left after instructing everyone in the village and asking She Jian to supervise them on their behalf.
He still had something to do. He had to explain it to his superior, Lord Five Hundred, and accept the subordinates assigned to him from another village.
Zhao Tuo's original immediate superior was General Lu Wu. In the previous operation of the Qin army to collect towns, he also brought a group of people to garrison a town.
Lu Wu was lucky. There was a wealthy family with a big surname in the village, who was willing to surrender like the Gu family and help the Qin army pacify the villagers.
As a result, Lu Wu may not have enjoyed a high-quality life in Qin, and was deceived by the wealth and beauty of the wealthy family. Not only did he sleep with other people's junior princes, but he also accepted a lot of bribes.
Lu Wu was actually a little smart, he knew how to distribute the wealth to his subordinates, so that each soldier got a little money to seal his reputation.
But unfortunately, several of his subordinates were unwilling to take risks for a little money, fearing that they would be punished if the affair was revealed, and they competed to accuse the traitor (accused of adultery to get rewards, and those who were fair and honest received money), which led to the revelation of the matter.
Lu Wu, as a general, knew the law and broke the law. He not only accepted bribes, but also tried to cover up what others said. He added more crimes to his crimes. He should have been severely punished and became a prisoner. But fortunately, he has a title, so he can use it to pay for his crimes.
Although Lu Wu has not been punished today, the crown on his head has been taken away.
After a night of romance and possessions, all his hard work for decades was reduced to nothing.
Not only was all the money Lu Wu had embezzled confiscated, but his title was also lost. The hundreds of acres of fields and homesteads he had received from his title in his hometown in Guanzhong were all taken back.
After receiving Lu Wu's money, those soldiers who had not yet reported the rape also received corresponding punishments, and all of them complained endlessly and regretted it.
When Zhao Tuo went to visit the Lord of Five Hundred, he met Lu Wu who had just been punished.
The two looked at each other, and Zhao Tuo hurriedly bowed his hands.
"Zhao Tuo, you are done with it, so there is no need to treat me like this."
Lu Wu murmured, looking at the plate crown on Zhao Tuo's head, he felt lost for a while.
It can be said that things in the world are unpredictable. The former Bu Geng Baijiang was turned into a white body in a blink of an eye, but the teenage public servant has already put on the crown that belongs to Bu Geng.
Zhao Tuo shook his head and said: "Zhao Tuo worships Lu Jun not because of his title, but because of Lu Jun's appreciation. Without Lu Jun's promotion in the past, there would be no Zhao Tuo today. Lu Jun's kindness should be remembered for the rest of his life."
Lu Wu smiled, reached out and patted Zhao Tuo on the shoulder, saying: "You know a lot about kindness. You already have a title at a young age, you are smart and sensible, and you are appreciated by General Li. The future is limitless. I hope you will take me as a warning and don't be confused for a moment. Women and money are the easiest to attract eyes, so you should be careful and careful. "
After Lu Wu finished speaking, he left lonely. His tall body slumped down, as if he had aged dozens of years in an instant.
Zhao Tuo looked at Lu Wu's back, sighed and shook his head.
This is the reality. Some people earn titles through meritorious service, while others break the law and win titles.
Climbing all the way, walking on thin ice, Zhao Tuo kept what happened to Lu Wu deeply in his mind, reminding himself not to let all his efforts go to waste because of a momentary mistake.
After bidding farewell to his former superiors, Zhao Tuo went to find the Lord of Five Hundred to hand over the matter.
Although the five hundred masters in charge of their village had a high status, they knew that the young man in front of them had been recruited as a short-term general by General Li. He did not dare to neglect at all. He politely talked with Zhao Tuo, completed the corresponding procedures, and assigned The soldiers from another camp and him gathered together a hundred people.
When everything was done, all the one hundred soldiers under his command were assembled.
Zhao Tuo took a deep breath and led people into Zhuoyi City.
From today on, he will be a short-term general under General Pi Li Xin.
