Three days later.
The entire camp became extremely lively.
From time to time, a few non-commissioned officers with military crowns appeared.
They all came from the three counties of Nanhai recently, and they also learned about this incident on the way.
Many non-commissioned officers were deeply surprised by Fusu's proposal of retirement and job transfer.
At sunset.
The air is crisp in autumn. Although the weather is still a bit hot, it has become much cooler than at noon. With the wind blowing from time to time, the entire camp does not seem stuffy. However, the camp is now bustling with activity. , a group of non-commissioned officers with military crowns sat on the ground, waiting for Fusu's arrival.
They didn't wait long.
Fusu then appeared in front of everyone with big steps.
Fusu's clothes are very formal.
He was dressed in a black suit, with a pan bag hanging around his waist and a side note crown on his head.
Fusu looked at the noncommissioned officer below, and then stepped directly onto the cloud cart. The cloud cart was about two feet above the ground. Standing on the cloud cart, Fusu also had a panoramic view of the situation under the cart.
Fusu said calmly: "I have called you here in a hurry this time. You may have heard about what happened on the way. I don't like to keep it secret, so I will tell you directly."
"Since the last time Hu Hai came to Nanhai, he heard that many sergeants in the army were homesick and reported the matter to His Majesty. The imperial court attached great importance to this matter and ordered some adjustments to be made."
"After consulting with officials from the Prime Minister's Office, we reluctantly came up with several solutions."
"But when it comes to hundreds of thousands of soldiers, we don't dare to be so rash, so we can only select related matters in batches. After many discussions with officials from the Prime Minister's Office, we proposed to start with non-commissioned officers first."
"That's why I came here this time."
"And the military retirement system introduced by the imperial court."
"Retirement, as the name suggests, means leaving the army completely. Unless there are special circumstances in the future, you will not return to the army. That is to say, from now on, retired soldiers will no longer go to serve in the South China Sea and Northern Xinjiang. You only need to serve The corvées only work in the vicinity of counties and counties to build water conservancy projects or build some cities, and they will not travel hundreds of miles away."
"The retired soldiers will also completely leave the army."
One word fell.
Not only did the non-commissioned officers below look surprised, but the expressions of Zhao Tuo, Li Xin and others also changed slightly.
Fusu had been secretive about his discharge from the army before, and they did not find out much information, so they could only take it literally. The so-called discharge from the army meant quitting the army, but they really did not expect Fusu's span. Being so old means not only quitting the army, but completely staying away from military service.
After a brief silence.
The sergeant below said in disbelief: "Your Highness, are you telling the truth? If we are discharged from the army this time, will we really no longer have to serve in the garrison in the future?"
Fusu nodded affirmatively.
He smiled and said: "This is a decision made by the imperial court. How could it be fake?"
"And this is not absolute. If there is another war in the world, they may be recalled again, but for now, it is basically impossible. The court will not need so many soldiers in the short term, so it can be said that once they retire, Then stay away from the army completely."
After hearing Fusu's words, the sergeant below showed excitement.
They have served for at least ten years or as many as several years. The long military life has long made them tired of it, but the service period seems to be far away and has no end. Now that they hear that after being discharged from the army, they no longer have to serve, they also have some feelings in their hearts. idea.
Zhao Tuo raised his eyes and looked at the sergeant sitting on the ground beside him.
His brows furrowed.
Fusu really had extraordinary means. With just two or three sentences, he aroused the interest of the non-commissioned officers in retiring from the army. Even the non-commissioned officers who had not had much interest in retiring from the army before heard that they were permanently retiring from the army would inevitably feel fear. There will be fluctuations.
The non-commissioned officers have been divided invisibly.
Fusu continued: "But as I said, this is the first batch. The scale will not be too large, it can even be called small. The number that can eventually withdraw from the army will certainly not be too many."
"This is the first time."
"But it definitely won't be the last time."
"That's for sure."
"but."
Fusu paused for a moment before his expression became solemn.
He said slowly: "You have served the Qin Dynasty for many years, and you have more or less understanding of the world's situation. However, the imperial court has always owed the land and house rewards that should have been honored."
"But you should have heard about the conditions of the fields and houses in Guanzhong."
"The imperial court cannot provide so many houses and fields."
It was quiet all around.
Many non-commissioned officers’ eyes flickered.
Zhao Tuo and others also looked at Fusu with curiosity, and they were a little confused as to why Fusu would tell this matter directly. There were some things that were not said, so there was still room for maneuver. Once they were said, it might not be possible. It's over.
Or does Fusu already have a solution?
Zhao Tuo, Li Xin and others looked at Fusu curiously, waiting for Fusu's next words.
Fusu smiled faintly and said: "You may be a little surprised, why should I tell you this matter? Your guess is indeed correct. The imperial court is indeed working on solving this matter and has also proposed some solutions. As the first A group of retired non-commissioned officers are also the first recipients of these policies."
As soon as he finished speaking, it became noisy below.
Fusu ignored it and continued to talk to himself: "You don't have to be so panicked. The imperial court can't give you a house, but it's not really that overbearing. The imperial court will give you some choices. How you choose in the end is up to you. You decide for yourself, but once these decisions are made, they cannot be changed.”
"One: The imperial court will build dozens of new junior schools in Guanzhong."
"The first solution is to use your land and house in exchange for a child's qualification to enter school. The court will cover all the expenses for food, accommodation and study, and students who come out of the junior school can, after a trial, enter the local official system. Officer, but you have to start from the bottom."
After the first method was said, the place fell silent instantly.
Many noncommissioned officers began to weigh it.
It is not necessarily unacceptable to use the land and house that I have worked hard for over the years to exchange for the qualifications for my children to obtain knowledge, and even obtain the qualifications to serve as officials.
after all
Tianzhai is dead.
If one's own heirs could enter the government as officials, it would be a great honor for most of their families, and previously they were not qualified based on their titles, let alone the means to become officials.
What's more, the imperial court pays for all expenses.
Many non-commissioned officers were moved.
Zhao Tuo's eyes were slightly strange.
He weighed it in his mind.
But he shook his head.
This solution seemed good, but in fact the variables were too great. What the court really promised was an admission qualification. Whether he could eventually become an official depended on subsequent assessments. For him, the attraction was far less than that of a farm.
But he also had to admit it.
Fusu's method was not attractive to him, but it was not the case to the sergeants below.
They all came from humble beginnings.
If he had not joined the army, fought on the battlefield, won military honors, and obtained a title, otherwise for the rest of his life, no one in his family would be able to enter the government, let his children gain knowledge, or even enter the government, even if it was only the lowest official. It's a big breakthrough.
This kind of temptation is far beyond the fields and houses.
Zhao Tuo's heart sank slightly.
he knows.
Once Fusu came up with this idea, many non-commissioned officers might be tempted.
At this time.
Someone in the crowd asked: "Your Highness, is it true that as long as you retire from the army, you can choose this?"
Fusu nodded, shook his head, and said: "I have seen your titles in the past two days. Most of your titles are hairpins, so they are in compliance. These requirements also have restrictions."
"Except for title restrictions."
"If you had acquired more land than the public servants in the past, any land exceeding one hectare would be returned to the court."
Hear the words.
The court suddenly became quiet.
If they just exchange their unredeemed land and houses for such a qualification, they are actually very happy in their hearts. After all, the court cannot provide so many land and houses. It is no wonder that they can use some uncashed land and houses in exchange for such a qualification. It's earned.
What's more, he won't have to serve in the garrison anymore.
But if they need to return the fields they have received, this makes many non-commissioned officers hesitant.
Fusu saw the reactions of the people below.
He continued: "What I said before is the first one. As for the second one, it is to give up the land and residence in Guanzhong and go to Guandong to serve as an official. In Guandong, the court will allocate another hectare of land and residence to you, and the official position will be slightly smaller. higher."
"If you are willing to stay in the South China Sea, or go to the northern Xinjiang."
"The imperial court will give you an extra hectare of land and house."
This second idea also attracted many people's attention.
This is his own responsibility.
After all, the first admission qualification is only to have the opportunity to serve as an official, but the second one does not allow them to retire and become an official directly. This is a treatment that only people with middle-level titles can have, but they can enjoy it in advance.
However, the conditions are also somewhat harsh.
Not only did they have to abandon their farm and house in Guanzhong, but they also had to move their family to Guandong.
Is it really worth it?
Many people are weighing this in their minds.
True.
The two solutions proposed by Fusu are very attractive, but one is not very safe, and the other requires moving out of their homeland, which also makes many non-commissioned officers frown.
At this time.
Another sergeant said loudly: "Your Highness, can't you stay in Guanzhong?"
Fusu shook his head and said coldly: "No."
He didn't explain much.
He believed these noncommissioned officers could think clearly.
How could the imperial court let these non-commissioned officers take advantage of everything?
Moreover, there are not so many official positions available to them in Guanzhong. If they want to become officials directly, they can only drag their families and move to Guandong, which leaves no room for maneuver.
Fusu continued: "Besides that."
"If you insist on keeping the land and houses that you deserve, the court will not force you to give up. But I have said before that the local government cannot provide so many houses in a short time. You want to get these houses. , can only wait.”
"As for how long we have to wait, I can't give an answer."
"When the place frees up extra fields and houses, when will the court be able to honor it?"
"To be fair, I prefer you to choose the first or second option. The first option allows you to continue to stay in Guanzhong and give your family an upward path. The second option is to work as an official in other places, although the fields have been taken away. "Zhai, but the treatment you receive is what you can only get if you don't change your title, so if you gain something, you must lose something."
"And that's what makes sense."
"As for how to choose, it's up to you."
"But before that, I also want to explain something in advance."
"This discharge is compulsory and does not allow anyone to change it. Once selected by the government to retire, no matter what the reasons or excuses are, you cannot continue to stay in the army. You must leave as soon as possible and cannot interfere with the normal operation of the army. .”
"Besides, this is the only time you make your own choices."
"Once you don't make a choice, it will be assumed that you insist on getting the land and house."
"There will be no chance of change after this."
"in addition."
“The number of places available for this discharge is limited.”
"In the next few days, if you intend to retire, you can take the initiative to apply and state your military past. The court will make a discretionary decision. As for whether it will be accepted in the end, it will be decided based on the actual situation."
“Application will not be the only criterion.”
"at last."
"For retired non-commissioned officers who do not have a surname when they return to Xianyang, the court will give them a surname."
"This is the reward you deserve over the years, and it is also the reward the soldiers of Great Qin deserve. You are the victors in this world war, and you deserve to be rewarded as victors."
"You should also return to Xianyang with your head held high."
The words fell.
Everyone present was stunned.
What Fusu said later was really shocking.
Given?
Many generals were a little dizzy, and some couldn't believe their ears. Did they really hear this?
This is the Ci family!
In the past, only those who had made great achievements, were enfeoffed to a certain place, or were appointed as high-ranking officials were eligible to receive surnames, but now these middle and lower-level non-commissioned officers in Da Qin can all receive surnames.
How is this not shocking?
These few words shocked the generals on the side far more than the method Fusu mentioned before.
And it's much more shocking.
Fusu was also excited.
But he didn't show much emotion on his face, as if he already understood this.
Real reward, virtual reward.
There is indeed quite a difference between the two.
But the impact on people is not the same.
In this era when nobility has taken root in the world, surnames are very noble and are also symbols of status. This has been an unwritten rule for three generations, but this rule seems to be broken.
Although the scope this time is small.
But if you really think about it, is it really less?
This is thousands of people.
Throughout the eight hundred years of the Zhou Dynasty, it took at least five or six hundred years for thousands of people to obtain their surnames. However, the Qin court gave it out so lightly, which was a blatant trampling on Zhou etiquette.
Once this news comes out, the world will be in an uproar.
But Fusu still did it.
The whole audience was silent.
Everyone seemed to be shocked and did not dare to make any sound for a long time.
There was only the sound of rustling and wind all around.
a long time.
Finally someone recovered.
But their eyes were still full of horror and confusion.
Still seemed very at a loss.
After an unknown amount of time, Fusu's voice sounded in their ears again, but they didn't hear it clearly. They could only faintly hear "This is a reward for the winner."
I seem to have missed something, let me think about it.
(End of chapter)
