Because of the relationship between Liaodong soldiers and slaves and thieves, the imperial court spent a lot of money on food and supplies in Liaodong every year. This also made Liaodong civil and military officials full of food. Even the soldiers below were better than those in other places.
At least the soldiers in Liaodong were rarely owed military pay. Even if they didn't have enough food, the whole family would still be hungry. Although life was a little harder, they could still have something to eat.
"Boss, this isn't right! Why is the salary so small? It's one-third less than in Liaodong."
"That's right. Did you pronounce it wrong? It's too little."
"Being greedy!"
The soldiers who had received their pay found that the money they received was much less than before. A group of people surrounded their respective flag officers, clamoring for an explanation.
When it comes to personal interests, no one is willing to lose a salary for no reason.
"Don't fucking ask me, I'm just like you, I'm also short of a lot of money." Youbo was annoyed by the soldiers below and cursed.
However, the soldiers did not let him go.
Suddenly one-third of their pay was lost. For these soldiers who were about to go into battle to kill the enemy, they would not be willing to suffer this loss.
In the end, he was so troubled that he had no choice but to go find the camp general.
Almost all the camps were the same, with uneven pay and silver. The commanders and flag officers in the camp could not control the situation. They were worried that there would be a pay dispute in the camp, so they could only go to the camp general to ask for an explanation.
A group of military men gathered around the general and the flag officer and went to the general's tent in the camp.
The camp general and the flag officer entered the tent.
As soon as they entered, they found that many commanders from the same camp were already waiting in the big tent.
"You are also here for salary matters, right?" the battalion general asked several officers who entered the big tent.
The commander took a step forward, saluted, and said: "General, the difference between pay and silver is too big. The soldiers below are making a fuss. If we can't give them an explanation, I'm afraid there will be a pay dispute."
"Yes, once the pay dispute comes out and the rebels in Baoan Prefecture know about it, I'm afraid they will take advantage of the chaos and send troops against us before we can send troops to suppress them." Someone next to him agreed.
The matter of pay has become a big deal, and the commander-in-chief and flag-officer below are both one and two big.
The camp general looked at the subordinates in the tent and said: "It's not that I want to withhold the pay of the people below, but the court only gave so much. I didn't withhold even a tael of silver here. I gave them all in full, even to the people below. No matter how much trouble we make, I can't come up with any more money, so what you have to do now is to appease them, and a pay mutiny must not happen."
"It's not that we don't want to appease them, but you should know, general, that the soldiers in our camp are all masters who dare to fight with slaves and thieves. If we default on their wages, we can't stop them even if they really want to cause trouble. "That boss said with a wry smile.
The soldiers in Liaodong were accustomed to being treated like bosses by the imperial court, so they could only take advantage and not suffer any losses. Even he, the commander-in-chief, did not dare to offend the soldiers below him too much.
After all, it is not just one or two soldiers who are making a fuss about their pay, but a whole battalion of soldiers making a fuss about their pay.
The battalion general glanced at the commander who spoke.
Knowing this in his heart, he couldn't blame the other party. Who made Liaodong valued by the imperial court? Now that they have gone to Datong, they are obviously no longer valued, and even their wages have begun to be in arrears.
"General, please think of a way quickly. If we delay it any longer, something might really happen." said the general manager worriedly.
The camp general sitting in the main seat in the tent thought for a while and said: "It's useless for you to look for me. I can't change the money. All I can do now is to appease the soldiers below. I'll leave everything to Liu Thief." .”
If Xuanda's rebels are pacified, the court will issue rewards, and the pay dispute can be postponed, and maybe this opportunity can be used to resolve it.
"If you can't comfort me, I'm afraid something will happen to you in the camp before you can deal with Xuanda's rebels." As a low-level officer, Mr. Jiang knew very well the virtues of the soldiers below.
It is useless to talk about the righteousness of the family and the country. What the soldiers want is tangible benefits.
At this moment, a person walked in outside the tent.
When the battalion general saw the person coming, he stood up from his seat, greeted him, and said with a smile: "Why are you here, Deputy General Zuo?"
"If I don't come here, your camp will be blown up!" Zuo Fu said angrily.
The camp general looked embarrassed.
The situation in the camp cannot be concealed at all. As soon as the other party comes, they can see the soldiers in the camp making trouble.
"How is it? Can the salary issue be resolved?" Zuo Fu asked, and he walked to the main seat where the camp general was sitting before and sat down.
The battalion general shook his head with a wry smile and said: "To be honest, the general is having a headache because of this matter. I think the deputy commander Zuo must have seen the virtues of the soldiers below. The general is really worried that there will be a change in the camp."
Zuo Fu's face sank and he said coldly, "I don't care how you try to appease him, but the camp coup must not happen. Otherwise, don't blame me and the commander-in-chief for using your head to quell the anger below."
"Please spare me. I'm short of so much money and you can't even make up the money even if you sell me." The camp general said helplessly.
It would be easy to explain if it's just a little bit off, but it's nearly a third off. It's really too big of a difference and there's no way to explain it.
Zuo Fu also knew that the other party was in trouble, so he softened his tone and said: "I am here this time to solve the salary issue for you. However, it is impossible to get the missing salary immediately. You should know that the salary sent by the court Only these, the general did not deduct a penny of money, and gave it all away."
"I wonder if Deputy Commander Zuo has any solution to the matter at hand?" the battalion general asked eagerly.
The top priority is to solve the problem of paying for the soldiers in the camp.
If you want to be promoted in Tiger Character Banner, you have to make more meritorious service. Under the same conditions, whoever has more merit will be promoted first. The first battle barracks are stationed in Zhangjiakou Fort. It is difficult to have a chance in the subsequent battle to capture the entire Xuanfu. Get involved.
If you cannot participate in the war, you will have fewer opportunities to make meritorious deeds.
As the commander of the First Battle Barracks, it is unlikely that he will be promoted for a while, but other officers of the First Battle Barracks still have a good chance of being promoted, provided they make enough contributions.
War is where soldiers get the best credit.
Wang Yuncheng did not look into Jia Bo's eyes, but said: "The first battle barracks will serve as the garrison staying at Zhangjiakou Fort, the second battle barracks will go to Wanquan Right Guard City twenty miles to the west, and the third battle barracks will go to the east. At Yangfang Fort, twenty miles away, the baggage camp ensures the baggage and food for both armies."
"yes."
Several battalions in the seats were standing up to receive orders.
Even Jia Bo had to accept the order of the First Battle Barracks to garrison Zhangjiakou Fort.
Wang Yuncheng took out a pocket watch from his arms, took a look at it, and said: "The second battle camp and the third battle camp are ready, and we will set off in two hours."
