The two kings met alone, and when they returned to the team, they looked at each other again beside their respective cars.
"Wang sister, take good care of her all the way." Xiao Yuan said loudly and waved goodbye to her.
King Xuan moved the corners of his mouth, as if he was reluctant to give up. He wanted to say something, but he couldn't speak. In the end, he could only say the same thing: "Brother Wang, take care of me."
Afterwards, the two returned to their cars and the teams began to set off separately.
I don't know how much time passed, but heavy snow was falling outside. Xuanjun's soldiers were still marching unhurriedly, with halberds standing there and their armors rubbing against each other.
In the carriage, King Xuan was wrapped in his coat and was lost in thought. He didn't know what he was thinking.
Xie Hongling was riding a war horse right next to Wang Jia. When he saw the heavy snow, he couldn't help but said: "Your Majesty, it's snowing. Do you want to light some fire and bring it to me?"
"Ah?" King Xuan in the car came to his senses, opened the curtains and looked outside, "No, I'm very warm."
With that said, she lowered the curtain again, sat in the car and gently touched her coat.
the other side.
During the slight bumps of the car, Xiao Yuan was wearing a quilt, holding a bamboo slip in his hand, and was reading a book.
The king's car was of course spacious enough, and there were beds inside. After a while, he threw down the bamboo slips and shouted outside: "Xu Hu."
"Ah? Your Majesty." Xu Hu rode a horse and walked beside the king.
"Where are you?" Xiao Yuan didn't lift the curtain, only his voice came.
"Back to your Majesty, we are almost at Shanyu Pass."
"It's getting late, isn't it?"
"Yes."
"Send someone to tell Wang Lin that he will rest at Shanyuguan tonight, and ask him to arrange tents, dinner, and fires for the soldiers in advance. In addition, call Sir Shangguan over."
"promise!"
Xu Hu took the order, pulled the reins slightly, and rode away.
Not long after, Shangguan Wenruo came over in a hurry. The car stopped temporarily, and he quickly stepped forward, bent down and held his hands in his hands: "Your Majesty."
"Come in."
"Yes." The latter responded. He patted the snow on his body and adjusted his official uniform before getting into the car. After entering, he also saluted respectfully, stood with his hands down, and then secretly glanced at Xiao Yuan.
Xiao Yuan was still wrapped in quilt, and he didn't forget to rub his hands, acting very casually: "It's cold in this weather."
After muttering something, he added: "By the way, it's snowing heavily this winter. After returning to the court, I also plan to let the soldiers take a vacation and go home to see them. In addition, in terms of military pay, the country will give more to the soldiers at the end of the year. If we can distribute some of our welfare, such as pigs and sheep, let each county distribute some."
"This..." Shangguan Wenruo muttered: "Your Majesty has raised soldiers' pay several times, which has already exceeded that of other countries. Although it is to encourage soldiers, do you think about it again?"
Hearing this, Xiao Yuan frowned slightly and said: "The soldiers followed me in the south and north. They fought hard all the way and conquered every inch of the mountains and rivers, so that the Qin Dynasty became what it is today. They worked hard, It is a matter of pouring blood. For the soldiers, if the country cannot even take care of these things, then I would be derelict in my duty."
But Shangguan Wenruo said: "Your Majesty, the officers and soldiers have been awarded military honors, which is already very good. This is impossible in other countries. The morale of the army is even more united, and there is no problem at all..."
Knowing what he meant, he undoubtedly hoped to reduce national expenditures when unnecessary. Xiao Yuan interrupted him and said: "Isn't this coming to discuss with you? Of course I know that there is no problem with the morale of the military. Doing this is not the moral integrity of the military." The problem."
"Sir Shangguan, our low-level officers and ordinary soldiers, especially the infantry, often have to fight hard. In this regard, we must make their military pay and welfare more than enough to support their parents, wives and children, regardless of whether the country has Money, this expense cannot be saved.”
"And after this conferment, I intend to improve the status of soldiers in the country."
"This..." Shangguan Wenruo rolled his eyes, and then said respectfully: "Your Majesty is wise, I agree."
Xiao Yuan looked at him and smiled, and said insinuatingly: "You guys, the literati, have so many comments about me emphasizing martial arts over literature, do you think I don't know that?"
"Ah!?" Upon hearing this, Shangguan Wenruo was startled and hurriedly knelt on the ground: "How dare I, Your Majesty Mingjian?"
"Okay, you go down first. Let's talk about this after we return to the capital." Xiao Yuan waved his hand.
"Yes, I will leave." Shangguan Wenruo saluted quickly.
Does Xiao Yuan value martial arts over literature? In fact, in his heart, he did have a point. However, when it came to the gentry, he did not carry out any suppression. On the contrary, he promoted many officials.
A country needs civil servants who are good at governing and military generals who dare to fight. Civil and military officials are indispensable.
The team continued to move forward, and finally arrived at Shanyuguan in the evening.
At this time, the guard Wang Lin had naturally received the news. He braved the wind and snow early and led a group of his men to wait at the city gate.
Seeing Wang Jia Xiao Yuan, he quickly stepped forward, knelt down on one knee, clasped his fists and said: "General Wang Lin, welcome your Majesty, I will be your king for ten thousand years!"
There were still some snowflakes on his general's helmet.
Xiao Yuan opened the curtain and walked out, waving his hand casually: "Get up, tell me everything you have to do, have you finished it?"
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. After receiving the king's order, I made urgent preparations. Now I'm almost ready." Wang Lin got up and returned.
"Well, thank you for your hard work." Xiao Yuan nodded, subconsciously glanced at the wind and snow around him, and then stepped out of the car.
Wang Lin quickly bowed and stretched out his hand: "Your Majesty, be careful of the snow."
After the army entered Shanyuguan, Wang Lin was indeed almost ready for everything. Not only had the smoke started rising, but a lot of charcoal fires had also been lit.
Meeting hall.
There was a large brazier in the middle, and the charcoal fire was burning brightly. After Xiao Yuan came in, he first patted the wind and snow, then rubbed his hands as if they were cold, and while stepping forward to warm up the fire, he also greeted everyone: "Everyone. Stop standing and come here to warm yourself.”
ah? Everyone was in a daze when they heard this.
"Why are you still standing there stupidly?" Xiao Yuan repeated.
At this moment, everyone came back to their senses, responded one after another, and then gathered around Xiao Yuan.
Under the roaring charcoal fire, the coldness on his body was really driven away. Xiao Yuan also smiled and said to Xu Rong: "Xu Rong, you have made a lot of achievements in driving away foreign enemies this time. Yes, we, the Qin Army This is what a general should do on the battlefield."
In front of so many people, receiving such praise from the king, Xu Rong suddenly felt as if he was stepping on the clouds, and his face was full of excitement: "It is a lifetime honor for me to be loyal to the king!"
"Okay! Everyone has outstanding achievements in battle. After returning to the capital, I will also reward you based on your merits!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty——" When everyone heard this, they were all shocked.
What kind of monarch is he? He gathers around the fire with other generals to warm up, talking and laughing. Sometimes, he is so tolerant, and sometimes, he is decisive and majestic.
