General Qin

"General, they are just being greedy for a while, please forgive them for the sake of following them all the way and fighting to kill the enemy."

In the Chu Palace in Shouchun City, Hei Hip begged Zhao Tuo with embarrassment.

Behind him, there are three military officials wearing board crowns and holding the titles of official and duke.This is a two-five hundred master and two five hundred masters under his black buttocks.

"We are greedy, please forgive us, General!"

"I won't dare to wait until next time!"

Their faces were pleading, and their heads touched the ground.

On the other hand, Zhao Tuo had a cold face, and his eyes swept over the three people, and fell on the piles of gold and jade, and a military judge with a blood-stained cloth wrapped around his head.

These gold beads and jade are all property in the treasury of the Chu Palace.

The king of Chu surrendered with bare meat, and all the sacrificial utensils and precious books in the palace were loaded into carriages by the Qin army, transported to the Huai River, and sent back to Qin by boat.However, there are still a large number of precious items in Miyagi, waiting to be counted by the Qin army who will take over later.

Because Zhao Tuo's troops were the first Qin army to arrive at Shouchun, they not only captured Shouchun Waiguo and made great contributions, but also kept the palace city from attacking, and distributed the credit for destroying the country to the troops, so Wang Jian will be stationed at the palace. The task of the city was assigned to Zhao Tuo's subordinates.

Compared with other generals, the trilogy was sent to guard various places in Shouchun, and entangled with the Chu people.Stationed in Miyagi and take over the defense, this is a great job.

In the palace city, not only did there not be the righteous soldiers of the Chu Kingdom who were full of blood to fight with them, but there were treasures and gold jade everywhere, and they would dazzle their eyes if they picked up anything casually.

Rare treasures and precious objects are checked and sealed by military judges. After numbering and recording, they are put into boxes and wait to be transported back to the country.

Other than the money in the palace, you can handle it as appropriate.

The military laws of the Qin army were strict, and there were very few massacres and robberies. At most, after breaking through the enemy's cities, some of the money in the treasury was distributed to the soldiers.

In this great victory, the Qin army has established an incomparable merit. In addition to military merit and honor, it is naturally a tacit reward to obtain property from the Chu Palace treasury.

The soldiers fought hard, especially Zhao Tuo, who first fought against the [-] Qi army with him, and then entangled with Xiangqu's [-] Chu army, and then went hundreds of miles deep to take Shouchun.

Such hardships should naturally be rewarded.

Therefore, although the Qin army can't reward the soldiers with the property in the palace on the surface, the military judges from Wang Jian and Zhao Tuo to the various ministries will turn a blind eye to certain things and regard them as certain things. Kind of unspoken rules.

The premise is not to be too greedy, just pick up some coins, bring a few pieces of gold cakes, Ying Yuan, etc. It’s fine, everyone closes their eyes and it’s over.

But there are always people who are too greedy, just like the few people kneeling in front of Zhao Tuo at this moment.

They boasted that they were the two or five hundred lords and five hundred lords of the Qin army, but they carried a box of gold cakes and Ying Yuan out of the palace.

Even the two or five hundred masters who took the lead found the inner and outer clothes of the beauties in the palace from nowhere, wrapped them in several layers, and prepared to wear them in such a ostentatious way.

Such insolent behavior, of course, was stopped by the military judge on the spot, and asked them to put some belongings back, and those gorgeous clothes had to be taken off.

But those two or five hundred masters were conceited that they had made great achievements, and were dazzled by the property, and even got into an argument with the military judge on the spot. In a hurry, they shouted things like "Shouldn't you get some money to kill the enemy on the battlefield?" , picked up the gold cake and slammed it on the military judge's head.

Then, the trouble came to him, Zhao Tuo.

Black Hip muttered: "General, we should celebrate the great victory of destroying Chu, and the generals should also get some property. When we destroyed Wei before, it was also divided..."

"Why, your black butt is coming to teach me?"

Zhao Tuo looked at him coldly.

The black buttock suddenly became excited, and hurriedly lowered his head and said weakly: "Don't dare."

Zhao Tuo said coldly: "These people are all under your black buttocks, and you are not strict in discipline. You are also responsible for sitting down. How dare you speak out here? How dare you defend yourself for these people?"

"Ah? I'm guilty too?"

Black Butt was dumbfounded.

Zhao Tuo was very angry. Although the black butt was restrained after being reprimanded several times by him, he also knew to start learning the art of war.

But compared with Zhao Guang, She Jian and the others, they were far behind.If it was the other two, how dare they say please for these people at this time.

The black butt is loyal, but he is quite rude and arrogant. If he doesn't deal with it properly, he doesn't know what troubles will happen in the future.

"Privately plunder the property in the palace, and these two will seize the title."

Under Zhao Tuo's cold voice, the two five hundred masters trembled and cried into a ball.

After winning a battle, not only did they fail to be promoted, but their original titles were also deprived, let alone the regret in their hearts.

Zhao Tuo's eyes were cold, and he turned his head to look at the trembling two or five hundred masters, and asked the military judge waiting at the side: "This person, as the two or five hundred masters, took the lead in plundering the property of the Chu Palace privately, and beat up the military judges. what?"

The military law official immediately replied: "According to the military law, you should be the first to show the public."

Zhao Tuo covered his face with frost, and said in a deep voice, "Then deal with it according to military law."

Hearing this, everyone was stunned.

After winning the battle, he actually killed his own military officer of the thousand-man rank.

After the two or five hundred masters reacted, they immediately yelled: "I don't accept it, I am not the only one taking the money, everyone is taking it!"

As soon as these words came out, the faces of many military officials who had sympathized with him just now changed drastically.

"He beat the military judge, he deserves to be killed!"

"Drag the owl head down!"

"If you don't kill this person, the military law will be wrong!"

The two or five hundred lords were dragged away by two soldiers and went out of the palace. He cried out as he cried, "I have made meritorious service for the general, and I have shed blood for Qin..."

Soon a bloody human head was brought up for the generals to have a look at. When everyone saw the ferocious head that was dying in peace, they all fell silent and dared not speak.

Zhao Tuo looked indifferent, taking money is a problem, but it will not be beheaded.

The one who really wants to beheaded is this person who beat the military judge. If this person is not killed, how can the sanctity and majesty of the military law be guaranteed, and how can rewards and punishments be clearly defined in the future.

Not to mention that Zhao Tuo led his staff to get this good job this time. I don't know how many people saw it and complained.At least that Qiang Li would definitely feel uncomfortable. Now that this happened, if Zhao Tuo didn't deal with it decisively and cleanly, wouldn't it be a mouthful.

Thinking of this, Zhao Tuo tilted his head, stared at the black buttocks who kept swallowing saliva, and snorted coldly: "Your black buttocks are not disciplined strictly, you should be punished by sitting in a row, and you will be punished with ten armors and endure the punishment."

Hei Hip breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this, as long as he doesn't seize the title, it's a trivial matter.

But when he thought of paying Shijia, he felt distressed again. It would cost more than 1 yuan in fines.

For someone from a humble background like Hei Hip, it felt very painful.

Not to mention the torture that is full of insults in this era, and he has to shave off his beard and sideburns.

The higher the title, the greater the mental damage caused by this humiliating punishment.

"You will be guilty at the end, and you will accept your punishment at the end."

Black Butt bowed his head and pleaded guilty with a bitter face, and stepped back to find the military judge to shave him.

Seeing the black-bottomed military marquis being reprimanded and punished by General Zhao, the other military officials were terrified, thinking that they must take good care of their subordinates when they go back, and don't let themselves end up like this.

Only Xi Qigu couldn't help laughing when he saw Hei Hip's face full of grievances.

Back then, he made She Jian rectify, was sentenced to a life sentence by the head of the village, and shaved off his beard. At that time, he was often made fun of by the black butt.Now it was finally his turn to laugh.

Zhao Tuo looked at Hei Hip retreating in fear, and nodded imperceptibly.

I think this reprimand and punishment should dispel some of this guy's arrogance, let Hei Hip restrain himself, and let him know that even if he is a military officer, he must act according to the rules.

After this incident, everyone knows that General Zhao's rewards and punishments are fair, even his favorite general, Black Butt, will be severely punished after committing a crime.

Next, the soldiers of the Qin Army were stationed in the Chu Palace, and each of them acted according to the rules. They were also careful about carrying money, for fear that they would be deprived of their titles and beheaded if they were not careful.

After the news got out, other generals heard about it, and most of them nodded their heads in approval.

This Zhao Tuo is a man with a strong fist, he speaks and does things impeccably, and no one can find fault with him.

A few days later, the follow-up Qin Army troops arrived in Huainan one after another. Except for some troops, the Qin Army was still conquering the cities of Chu State in Huaibei, and an army of about 30 gathered outside Shouchun City.

Although King Chu Chu surrendered, the state of Chu was not really destroyed.

To the south of the Huai River, there is still a large piece of land in the hands of the princes of the Chu Kingdom, and the red phoenix flag of the Chu Kingdom is still planted above the cities.

Therefore, the war is far from over. The 30 troops will be dispatched by Wang Jian to attack various cities in Huainan, and plant the black flag of Qin State on every piece of land south of the Huai River.

Of course, before starting a new round of conquests, the titles of meritorious service in the war against Chu were also announced.

For Zhao Tuo's work, it was a joyful day.

Under Zhao Tuo's command, all the generals have meritorious service, and each has been upgraded to a title.

Among them, the titles of Bai Rong and Xiqigu were originally Dukes.

Relying on their achievements in the Battle of Zhencheng, as well as their achievements in defeating Xiangqu and Shouchun, the rewards were directly promoted to two ranks.

He already has the qualifications to become a military marquis, or even a school lieutenant.

Under two people, official officials Su Jiao and Zhang He were also promoted two ranks due to their meritorious service, and became public servants.

In addition, Lu Wan and Li Shang, who were Zhao Tuo's short soldiers, had captured corresponding heads before the Qin army defeated Xiang Qu and on the way south to Shouchun, and their titles had been raised to the same level.

Now, on the basis of not changing, they share the merits of the war together, and each of them has been promoted two levels in a row, reaching the level of official officials.

When she put on the crown symbolizing officials, Lu Wan knelt and kowtowed to Zhao Tuo with tears in her eyes on the spot.

"If it weren't for the general, Lu Wan is still a foolish villain in the abundance, and she can have the glory she is today."

"Lu Wan's life shall belong to the general!"

Lu Wan was really excited. Just a year ago, he was just a lowly native of Chu country. Even if he was brought to Qin country, he would be useless.

Zhao Tuo, as a senior nobleman, treated him differently, personally taught him the art of war, and took him to practice on the battlefield.Even after defeating the enemy army, he asked Lu Wan to hack and kill the "enemy" with his own hands, and directly fed his title to the same level.

Now that he has been promoted to official doctor because of several great achievements, how can Lu Wan repay such kindness?
"The only thing is to repay with your life!"

Lu Wan muttered to herself.

Compared to how Lu Wan and Li Shang were raised to official rank by Zhao Tuo with their captives and credits, Zhong Limei's promotion speed was shocking.

Last year, Zhong Limei was honored as a third-level hairpin because he was established by the Qin State as a model of the Chu people descending to Qin.

After that, he followed Zhao Tuo to defeat the [-] Qi army, and he could be upgraded to the title of no change according to the merits of the profit.

At this moment, he actually led a hundred riders westward, and captured Qi State Da Sima Tianchong alive while the Qi army was fleeing.

That is the great Sima of a country, the commander-in-chief of a hundred thousand troops!
His title and official position can even be compared with Wang Jian's. Such a great achievement is even more important at the critical moment of the battle between Qin and Qi.

Later, Zhong Limei followed Zhao Tuo to participate in the battle of defeating Xiangqu and capturing Shouchun, and many of them made suggestions. Therefore, after Wang Jian's careful consideration, he decided to directly promote him to the title of Five Doctors.

In half a year, Zhong Limei was promoted from a small third-level hairpin to a ninth-level fifth doctor. The speed of his upgrade made everyone who heard it horrified.

But no one was dissatisfied, because Zhong Limei had captured the Grand Sima of the Qi State alive, and this feat alone was enough to overwhelm all doubts.

If you have the ability, you also go to catch a big Sima?
When Zhong Liyu put on the crown and became one of the top five doctors along with Xiqigu and Bai Rong, although he tried his best to calm down, the excitement in his eyes was hard to conceal.

He did not say the words of service on the spot like Lu Wan, but knelt down to General Zhao to show his gratitude.

Pulling Zhong Limei up from the ground, Zhao Tuo looked at the joyful generals in front of him after he was promoted, and he couldn't help but think of the two five hundred masters who had been deprived of their titles by him before, and the one whose head had been beheaded. Naturally, there are no more than two or five hundred masters.

The laws of Qin are strict and strict, and there are countless people in the entire Qin country who break the law and win titles every day.

Some people made meritorious deeds and were promoted to nobles, while others broke the law to seize them.

Is there a unique balance between one in and one out?

On this day, except for Zhao Guang, She Jian, and Hei Hiu, all the generals under Zhao Tuo's command were promoted to titles.

The titles of these three people have not changed for the time being, because the titles of five doctors and above will not be issued until they return to Xianyang, so they are not worried.

According to Zhao Tuo's estimation, these three people participated in the Battle of Zhencheng, and with the credit of defeating [-] Qi troops, they were promoted to Zuo Shuzhang, so they must be stable.

After that, Xiang Qu was defeated, and he went south to attack Shouchun, and finally Wang Jian shared the credit for destroying the country. The three credits add up, and it is possible to be promoted to You Shuchang. If you can win some more victories in the future, it will be more stable up.

After counting the meritorious deeds of the generals, Zhao Tuo couldn't help but examine his own merits.

He was originally Zhong Geng, and he led the army to defeat [-] Qi troops in Zhencheng. As the main general, he had gained all the merits. In addition to Qu Yuanli's previous meritorious service, it would definitely be no problem to be promoted to the title of You Geng.

But if you want to go one step further and rise to the No. 15 Shaoshangzuo title, it will be a bit difficult.

The first battle with Xiang Qu is naturally a great achievement for those with low titles.

However, Zhao Tuo's title was too high. He defeated Xiangqu's 1 Chu army, but the actual gains were only more than [-], and he did not capture the enemy's main general.For Zhao Tuo, who wants to be promoted to the top level, this little credit can be ignored.

In the words of later generations, Zhao Tuo's level is too high, and too much experience is needed to upgrade the title, and a mere gain of more than 1 is just at the bottom.

You must know that Li Xin followed Wang Jian to defeat Yan, and from it he jumped to the title of Shaoshangzao.

In addition to conquering the city all the way and distributing the benefits to destroying Yan, the more important reason was that Li Xin, as the main general, surrounded the west of Liao for thousands of miles and intercepted the clan, nobles and ministers of the entire Yan Kingdom.At the same time, Prince Dan of Yan, who was named and wanted by Qin Wangzheng, was also captured.

With such great achievements, Li Xin was able to be promoted to a young master.

Another thing worth referring to is, just like Wang Jian, a veteran, before he conquered Zhao Guo, he was only promoted from the top to the rank of Siche Shuzhang.When the Yan State was destroyed, he was promoted from Siche Shuchang to Da Shuchang, and he has not been named a marquis until now.

Therefore, when Wang Jian swore an oath as a teacher in Bashang and asked Qin Wangzheng for a field and a house, he faced Qin Wangzheng and asked him, "The general is gone, why worry about being poor."

Wang Jian replied with a complaint: "As a great king, he will not be named a marquis if he has meritorious service. Therefore, as for the king's ministers, the ministers also promptly invited the garden as a career for their descendants."

Wang Jian, who even destroyed the two countries, was not allowed to be a marquis, which shows how difficult it is for Qin to rise to the title in the future.

Therefore, if Zhao Tuo wants to upgrade to Shao Shang Zao, he must give the same credit as Li Xin.

If he led the army alone to defeat Shouchun, take down the Chu Palace, and capture King Chu and Chu's royal family and nobles, such a great achievement in destroying the country, it is safe to be promoted to the top of the ranks, and even the King of Qin was overjoyed, let him It is not impossible to jump another level to Dashangzao.

However, Zhao Tuo gave up the exclusive merit of destroying the country and the captive king, and only took the military merit of breaking the outer city of Shouchun. Even if he could get some credit for destroying Chu afterwards, it was always a little bit worse.

He lacked the extremely important meritorious service of intercepting the royal family of Yan State and capturing Yan Dan like Li Xin alone.

"It's a little bit worse. If I want to be promoted to a young master, I'm afraid I can only respond to him."

Zhao Tuo looked to the east again.

This time, his eyes were full of fire.

In the past few days, the sentry of the Qin Army from the east and the intermediary lying in Huainan sent back the latest information one after another.

"Yin Xiangyan, the order of the state of Chu, led tens of thousands of elite soldiers from the east of the Huai River to the south of the river."

"Xiong Qi, the rebel who was sent by King Chu Chu to Jiangdong to appease the Yue people, also led Jiangdong's soldiers to the north to join Xiang Yan."

"Xiang Yan and Xiong Qi have nearly [-] troops, holding high the anti-Qin banner in Huaiyin, and are calling on all the princes in Huainan to come and meet!"

"Historical Records Biography of Wang Jian": Wang Jianxing, there are many beautiful fields and gardens.The first emperor said: "The general is going, why worry about being poor?" Wang Jian said: "As a great king and general, he will not be named a marquis if he has meritorious service. Therefore, as for the king's townspeople, the ministers also promptly asked the garden for their children and grandchildren." Huang laughed.