The cold wind was howling, the flags were fluttering, and the soldiers marched into the city in a heroic and vigorous manner. The generals riding on their horses were in the front, each of them held their heads high and chests puffed out, with extraordinary momentum.
At the front was a young man in military uniform, with stern eyes, heroic demeanor and imposing bearing. It was Du Shaoxuan.
The people were extremely excited! The Du family army had returned triumphantly!
Everyone waved their arms enthusiastically and shouted, "The young marshal is mighty, the Du family army is mighty."
We are grateful that they fought bravely to hold the defense line and saved the people from the disaster of war.
The girls threw handkerchiefs and sachets at him like raindrops, it was so lively.
Yes, even if Du Shaoxuan became the commander-in-chief of the Du family army, in the eyes of the people of Xiliang, he was still their young commander-in-chief.
The soldiers listened to the cheers of the people, their blood boiled and a sense of pride rose in their hearts.
This is everything they are willing to protect at all costs.
Coach Du walked out with the officials, and when he saw his son returning with all his hands and feet intact, his heart finally settled down.
I just hope my son comes back safely.
Du Shaoxuan also saw his father, and quickly jumped off his horse, walked quickly forward, and knelt down on one knee.
"Du Yuze of the Du Family Army is reporting to the commander-in-chief. The Du Family Army has lived up to its mission and repelled all enemy forces. It has once again defended the border. Please review it, commander-in-chief."
"Good, good, good." Du Shuai said three good words in a row, his eyes red, and he bent down to help his son up. "You have lived up to the Du family's century-old reputation. Very good, you are worthy of being my son."
The disciple is better than the master. As a father, he is sincerely moved and proud.
A gust of cold wind blew, and Du Shuai's body swayed, which scared Du Shaoxuan. He quickly supported his father and said in a low voice, "You are not well yet. You shouldn't go out in such a cold day."
Du Shuai coughed twice, his vision went dark, and he forced himself to stand up with the help of Du Shaoxuan's arm.
His broken body cannot be cured. All his martial arts skills are useless. He gets tired and out of breath after just a little movement. He cannot be exposed to cold or wind.
But in front of others, he still had to pretend, "I'm fine, I'm happy."
It’s great to have successors.
Du Shaoxuan quickly helped him into the tent and gave him a cup of hot ginger soup, and Du Shuai's complexion improved.
Du Shaoxuan secretly breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but look at the bright-as-a-pearl woman, "Wanqing, are you doing well?"
He had seen her a long time ago. She had grown up after not seeing her for a long time. She was extremely beautiful, noble and imposing.
Mu Wanqing smiled slightly, "Very good, you have changed a lot."
After the baptism of war, he became calmer than before, with a firm look in his eyes, which showed how much pressure he was under during these days.
In the past, with Coach Du in charge, he only needed to follow the instructions.
But now, as the commander-in-chief of an army, he is under tremendous pressure.
They also had to divide their forces into two battles and fight remotely, which was exhausting.
He cannot lose and cannot retreat, as there are hundreds of thousands of Xiliang people behind him.
Fortunately, he survived and grew rapidly during the war.
Fortunately, he had Mu Wanqing behind him, who stabilized the rear and collected food and fodder, so that he had no worries.
Du Shaoxuan didn't show it on his face, but he was very excited inside, "It's great to see you."
The corners of Du Shuai's mouth twitched, and he paid attention to the occasion. "Ahem, County Master, please say a few words."
Okay, Mu Wanqing was not stage-frightened, she walked forward with ease and raised her right hand slightly.
There was silence at the scene, and all the soldiers and civilians were staring at her.
Most of the people knew Mu Wanqing, but many soldiers saw her for the first time.
According to the legend, there was a heroic supplier of grain and fodder, the acting chief of Xiliang, the virtuous Princess of Qingping County, Mu Wanqing.
They were quite curious about how she managed to gain a foothold in officialdom.
The cold wind blew her long hair, and a clear voice rang out, "On behalf of all the people of Xiliang, I welcome all the soldiers home."
Just a simple sentence brought tears to the eyes of countless soldiers.
This is what they have always dreamed of, to come back alive and see their families alive.
However, countless companions are buried in the ground and can never return home again. How sad their wives, children and parents must be.
Mu Wanqing took a deep breath and said, "I hereby declare that all soldiers will receive two more years of salary. The names of those with outstanding military achievements will be presented to the king and rewarded according to their merits."
What did the soldiers seek? Three things: defending the country, making achievements, and providing honors for their families.
She gives them whatever they want.
Sure enough, the crowd was buzzing with excitement. Two years' salary was a lot of money that could be used to improve their lives.
Mu Wanqing's eyes fell on the injured soldiers. "The government will cover all the medical expenses for the soldiers. If they are discharged due to injuries, they will be arranged to work in government-run workshops and security teams. They will be properly resettled and you will have a stable income."
Generally speaking, after retiring from the army, one would receive a few taels of silver, but it was really not enough.
Life after discharge for wounded and disabled soldiers is extremely difficult. They cannot do heavy work or anything else. They have no income, are impoverished, and some are even abandoned by their families.
So, when the soldiers heard her words, they were very excited. In the war, they would definitely get injured. They were not afraid of bleeding, but they were afraid of being half-dead and struggling after being injured.
Mu Wanqing is meticulous and does her best to do what she wants. "The deceased soldiers will receive a pension of 10 taels of silver, and children under the age of 15 will receive free tuition and a certain amount of living expenses every month. Parents over the age of 50 will also receive a certain amount of living expenses until they die."
There was an uproar at the scene, and the soldiers' faces turned red with excitement. The children would be educated and the elderly would be taken care of.
The pension is not much, but that is not the point. The point is the welfare benefits for military families.
Mu Wanqing's arrangement solved all their future troubles.
Even if they sacrifice themselves, they don't have to worry about their families, as they will be taken care of by the government.
"County Lady, is this true?"
Mu Wanqing nodded slightly, her expression serious, "Really, we in Xiliang will not let our soldiers shed blood and tears. You fight bravely on the front line, and we protect your families in the rear."
The soldiers' eyes filled with tears and they knelt down one after another, "Thank you, county lady, thank you for your great kindness."
From today on, Princess Qingping is their breadwinner and their great benefactor.
Anyone who dares to disrespect her will be the enemy of the Du family army.
Mu Wanqing personally stepped forward to help the injured soldier up, "No need to thank me, this is a unanimous decision made by the government, using the taxes paid by the people of Xiliang. You are Xiliang's own soldiers, the military and the people are one family, we are all one family."
Mu Wanqing pointed at the people lining the avenues to welcome him, "Look, all the people have seen your efforts, and they are grateful. They are all thanking you for your bravery in killing the enemy and protecting hundreds of thousands of people."
"Thank you." An emotional citizen shouted, and other people were infected by it and followed suit to express their gratitude.
The soldiers cried, the people cried, and the officials couldn't help but have red eyes.
This moment is warm and touching.
Du Shuai looked at the girl shining in the crowd. She was very thin, but she was the light that countless people were chasing after.
He saw shining humanity in her, but also unfathomable scheming.
He turned his head slightly to look at Du Shaoxuan. Du Shaoxuan's eyes were also red and the corners of his eyes were sparkling.
He sighed silently, "Did you see that? Princess Qingping is a natural strategist. She won the hearts of the army with just a few words, making everyone in the army love her, and making the army and the people united in purpose."
She always knows how to win people's hearts, how to mislead people, and how to manipulate public opinion.
The only thing to be thankful for is that she has a good heart.
He was just reminding his son, but Du Shaoxuan looked proud, "This is a wise plan, open and aboveboard, and loyal, who can not love it?"
Good people can't be scheming? Can't use tricks? What kind of logic is this?
He doesn't care. Anyway, he is proud and proud.
The girl he likes is the best and he won't accept any rebuttal.
Du Shuai was silent. Is this a case of beauty in the eyes of the beholder? No, Mu Wanqing is indeed a rare genius.
Du Shaoxuan was still showing off, "Father, just look at what she does. If the result is good, that's all."
Everything she did was beneficial to the military and civilians, and that was justice.
Du Shuai doesn't want to talk anymore. Let him do whatever he wants.
After winning a great victory, of course there would be a big celebration banquet with lots of eating and drinking, and everyone was in great joy.
Mu Wanqing also attended the celebration banquet.
She also announced something that the government was going to build a school specifically for the children of the military, with the best civil and military instructors and the best teaching staff.
My goodness! After she said this, the officers gathered around to ask for advice.
What worries these people the most? The education of the next generation.
Many people don’t have time to teach the next generation personally, so they want to find a good school for their children.
However, the educational foundation in Xiliang area is too weak, and it is very difficult to find a good teacher, let alone a good school.
They were extremely annoyed to see their children were neither good at literature nor martial arts.
Mu Wanqing smiled and said, "I wrote a letter to the emperor, asking him to pick a few good teachers. I asked him for ten civil scholars and ten military scholars."
The generals looked at each other, happy and worried. They were worried because the Jinshi was the best among ten thousand, and she asked for twenty at once. Could they agree to this?
The good news is that once it is done, the teaching staff will be strong. Which academy has such a configuration?
"Can we still find the emperor for this?"
Mu Wanqing asked curiously, "Why not? If you have any problems, go to the emperor. He is the ruler of the world. The big problems in our eyes are not worth mentioning in his eyes."
What he said seemed to make some sense, and the generals were uneasy, "Will they agree?"
"Why not? We are heroes, so what's wrong with having a few good teachers?" Mu Wanqing had already made plans. "And we will only stay for three years, and then we will have another batch of teachers. This is called experience, and it can add something to our resume, which is also good for the teachers."
She said it with confidence.
Everyone was crazy about it and started to think about which child to let go to school?
"Everyone over the age of six will come to school. Those who fail ten exams will drop out. If you really don't have the qualifications, you can learn something else, such as accounting, financial statements, carpentry, or business. There is always a way out."
Infrastructure requires a large number of manpower, and all industries need it. It is not too late to train them now.
Mu Wanqing was speaking happily, but Sun Tongzhi on the side had a worried look on his face.
As soon as the celebration banquet was over, Du Shaoxuan couldn't wait to pull Mu Wanqing and run away. He had a lot to say.
Unexpectedly, the way was blocked by Sun Tongzhi.
"County Princess, you have promised so much, but where is the money? We have no money in the account!" The government is poor, and the court has not allocated any money.
Did she know how big the gap was? At least one million taels of silver! Where did the money come from? Ah! When he thought about being despised by the soldiers for breaking his promise, he wanted to faint.
Du Shaoxuan was stunned for a moment, "Not enough money? Then use the money from our Du family account."
Mu Wanqing rubbed her nose nonchalantly, "It's not a big deal, let's try another trick of getting something for nothing."
"Take me with you!" Du Shaoxuan was very excited and had no doubt about her ability to make money.
Sun Tongzhi's eyes lit up, "Take me with you too!"
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