Back in Ruzhou, the city was extremely happy. Before entering the city gate, some elders from the city came out to greet him and set up an incense table by the roadside. Several large households also contributed money together, collected a few pigs and sheep, bought dozens of jars of wine, and sent them to the army to reward the troops.
After everything was done and he returned to the government office, Wang Xiaolie felt his head buzzing. I went to the study to rest for a while and drank tea, and then I felt much better. He took off his military uniform, changed into his official uniform, and ordered the soldiers to call several leaders to come to discuss matters.
Several people entered the door, sang promises to Wang Xiaolie, and sat on both sides.
Wang Xiaoxing said: "I will go to Baofeng County first this time. Fortunately, Niu Gao understands justice and is willing to accept the imperial edict. From now on, he will be the commander of our army. These days, if there is no war, I will be with you." Wang Jun of Umbrella Mountain refused to accept the order and had to annihilate him. Everyone worked hard and finally came back victorious. After annihilating Wang Jun, he got some food and treasures, and later handed over the accounts to Yang Shen. Within three days, Yang Shen led People are counted.”
Yang Shen crossed his hands and sang a promise.
Wang Xiaolie said: "Now we have thousands of soldiers and horses. We are no longer like before, when a few hundred people lived randomly. From today on, Yang Shen will be the grain and grass officer of the army, and he will be in charge of grain and property. As the saying goes, the soldiers and horses have not moved. Food and grass go first, this job is not easy. Yang Shen, are you willing?"
Yang Shen crossed his hands: "General, please obey your orders!"
Wang Xiaolie nodded: "Okay. There is one thing I want to make clear first. Public and private matters must be distinguished. Your family used to have a restaurant in Ruzhou, but it was sold within ten days. People in the military, people in the government, You can’t do business if the government pays your own salary.”
After hearing this, everyone couldn't help but be surprised. Everyone comes from all over the place and does whatever they want at home. For example, among the leaders, Yang Shen's family owned a restaurant, and although Xie Li Nong's family didn't have much land, there was also a small village outside Ruzhou City. How much money can you make in the military? If all these are sold, what will the family do? What to eat?
After thinking about it for a while, Xie Li Nongchashou said: "Xiaoshiren, Mojiang's family has a lot of people, how can he live on only his salary?"
Wang Xiaolie said: "When we join the army, we abandon our families and careers and risk our lives to do big things. What the people in the family do has nothing to do with us. But the people don't think so. Do you have people in your family? Business, they thought, must be taken care of by you. There is a lot of business at home, and they will think that all the profitable businesses in the world are done by us. If you want to achieve great things, how can you do it without the support of the people? As soon as I returned to Ruzhou, I asked my sister Sell the land at home, and I will manage her life from now on."
I saw a few people looking sad. Wang Xiaolie added: "Of course, it's not that people in the family are not allowed to make money. For example, going out to work or farming the land at home are all allowed, and it's hard for others to say anything. There is one thing that is strictly prohibited. Hiring people is absolutely not allowed!"
Zhang Jun, who was recording at the same time, couldn't help but be surprised when he heard Wang Xiaolie's words. When they were at Umbrella Mountain, Wang Xiaolie said that he had put all the gold and silver treasures into the army's account. At that time, he thought it was an excuse, but he didn't expect that Wang Xiaolie was telling the truth.
He didn't speak when he saw everyone. Wang Xiaolie sighed: "It is human nature to want glory and wealth, and a house full of gold and jade. A gentleman loves money and gets it in a wise way. There is a rule in this dynasty that is beyond the reach of previous dynasties, which is to avoid the law. Why? Avoid? Because we, the people, hold the local power. When your family does business, you will inevitably suffer the benefits of this power, and the people will suffer the disadvantages of your power. Of course, there are people in the world who will not abuse power, but numbers There are too few. As officials and soldiers, we can only avoid it."
Seeing that everyone was still silent, Wang Xiaolie smiled and said: "Having said that, if you don't want to give up your family's property, you don't have to do it. There is no need to avoid being a soldier or an official, because you have to do it. If you need to be an official, then you can choose give up."
After speaking, Wang Xiaolie closed his eyes slightly and let everyone think slowly.
After a long time, Yang Shen crossed his hands and said: "Since I joined the army with the old officials, I have been working hard to save the country. It's just a restaurant, what can't I abandon? Don't worry, Xiaoshe, I will sell it in a few days." "
Wang Xiaolie nodded to Yang Shen and said nothing more.
Xie Li Nong said: "Following the instruction of Xiaosheren, I have sold the extra land at home in the past few days."
Wang Xiaolie looked at everyone and said: "In addition to you, the officers and officials below also have to deal with the local industries. Otherwise, we have to deal with them. From now on, Yang Shen will be in charge of our treasury. . To start a business, money must be earned. If you are not allowed to do business, we cannot lose money and food. Only when everyone is fed and clothed can we win the war."
Seeing that everyone was silent and the atmosphere was a bit depressing, Wang Xiaolie changed the topic. Said: "While the Jin Army hasn't gone south yet, let's learn more from Coach Lin these days. We can't become proud just because we won a few games. We are still not very familiar with many things in the army. Only when we are familiar with the old ones, can we become proud." Only then can we develop new ones.”
Shao Ling said: "Instructor Lin is naturally very familiar with military matters, and there is nothing wrong with learning. It's just that he has rarely been in battle, and he is not familiar with how generals direct operations. He is just learning from the instructor, I'm afraid-"
Wang Xiaolie said: "So he is just an instructor, not a general in the army. To be honest, there is no way to teach you how to command a battle now. Although there have been military books since ancient times, and they are all good, but it depends on your talent to understand them. Those who are talented will benefit greatly from reading it. Those who are not talented will just feel confused when reading it. When you are studying, get together more often and discuss how to teach the generals."
Cao Zhiyan laughed and said: "Xiaoshe people are joking! Who are we? How can we do such a big thing!"
Wang Xiaolie said: "Why can't you do it? It's just that you didn't do it well at the beginning, and you have to correct it bit by bit in practice. If you change it carefully and take time, it will always be perfected. The most fearful thing is not to Do it, it doesn’t mean you can’t do it well.”
After listening to Wang Xiaolie's words, several people discussed it below. They all thought that Wang Xiaolie was too whimsical to do such a thing.
Wang Xiaolie naturally knew that he couldn't do it well. How could he happen to be a genius when he only had a few hundred people and a few leaders at the beginning? They can't do most things well. But what does it matter? If you don’t have genius, then you won’t be able to judge things? It's nothing more than hard work, hard work can make up for your weakness. As long as everyone works hard and perseveres, it will eventually work out.
What I fear the most is not to start this. As long as there is a start and everyone gets used to it, many things that seem difficult will not be difficult.
Seeing that everyone was talking endlessly, Wang Xiaolie said: "We will discuss this matter later, so I won't say more today. If you think it can't be done, I will make a charter for you. It must be done. Okay, let's talk about this. The soldiers captured in the first battle of Ci Sheng Gaishan. Wang Jun had many soldiers and horses, even better than us. According to my idea, the more than a thousand people captured should be trained together first. Once they are qualified, they can be combined with Our army is mixed.”
Xie Linong said: "Soldiers are just going into battle to kill the enemy, swinging swords and stabbing spears. What's the point of training?"
Wang Xiaolie was stunned for a moment. After a while, he said: "You suddenly said this, which kind of confused me. Why do we need to train? What to train them for? The first is consciousness training. Let these people know what kind of army we are and what we need to do. What kind of things. The second is discipline training. Let everyone know what kind of disciplines to abide by, why they abide by it, and what will happen if they don't abide by it. Finally, there is the training of combat skills. Knowing how to hold swords and guns, how to form an array, How to fight. After training, once divided into various armies, at least they can go into battle."
These people below have been soldiers for more than a year, and they are actually vague about this. After listening to Wang Xiaolie's words, I felt that it made sense, but I always felt that it was different from my own understanding. What's different, I can't tell.
Wang Xiaolie looked at everyone with a smile. These days, no matter what I arrange, I feel like the people below me don’t understand. Slowly I got used to it and gained enough patience. There is no way, this is inevitable. As long as you are good and keep doing it, they will eventually understand.
Why should Yang Shen sell the restaurant? Xie Li Farmer wants to sell land? Even sold the land in your own home? There is no way, it is indeed what Wang Xiaolie said just now, he must avoid it. If you don't avoid it, it will be difficult for the army and the government to lead you. In the end, I accidentally ended up on the same old path.
I would rather give out more money than let my subordinates make money on their own. Once the power in their hands is related to money, it will no longer be clear. If you want to do business, don't be an official. Even if this will miss some talents, it is worth it.
To be strict in discipline, you must start with yourself. If you don't do it yourself and ask your subordinates to do it, everyone in the world will be fools. Wang Xiaolie can set his salary higher. Even if there are criticisms, he will not make a big mistake. But if one's own family is doing business, the subordinates will no longer be able to control it.
The most combat-effective unit at this time is undoubtedly the Yue Family Army. Later generations always say that the Yue family's army has strict discipline and bravery in combat, which is unmatched by other armies. The question is, don't other armies have strict discipline? Just as strict. At least some of the army's discipline is no worse than that of Yue's army.
Why are the other armies incapable of fighting? Because those disciplines are strict, most of them only exist on the surface and cannot go deep. Starting from himself, Yue Fei set an example by being extremely strict with himself and managing his family. With this example, the discipline in Yue Fei's army can be truly enforced, and strict discipline can produce positive effects.
I want to think that I am high up, have countless money, and live in debauchery. There may be such a great person who makes his subordinates loyal to him and invincible, but he is not Wang Xiaolie. What Wang Xiaoxian learned is just what normal people do. Starting from himself, a powerful army emerged.
Wang Xiaolie also wants to be free and do whatever he wants. I also want to wear good clothes, eat good food, live in a good house, and don’t want to think about so many things. But how? There is no other way. If you want to do great things in this position, you can only start with yourself. These subordinates can only do this. If you don’t want to do this, get rid of it from the beginning.
