"Charge!"
"kill!"
The shouts echoed through the valley.
The two groups of people were entangled in a fierce battle, creating quite a commotion.
However, the women soldiers were well-prepared and had been waiting in ambush, so they quickly launched a counterattack.
"Save them alive! Her Majesty said to leave them alive!"
The leader of the women's team was none other than Ruyi, Xie Yuan's former maid.
She is no longer the timid woman she once was, forced by the Xie family and only daring to stand tremblingly in front of Xie Yuan.
After three years of training, she wore armor, held a sharp blade, and exuded a heroic and imposing aura.
She rode on horseback, surveying the battlefield and issuing orders.
"yes!"
All the female soldiers responded in unison.
"Medical team, assess the casualties!"
"The wounded should be treated immediately, and the remains of the fallen soldiers should be collected and their ashes brought back to the capital for burial!"
"Don't worry, everyone. Her Majesty has already prepared a mausoleum in the suburbs of Beijing. All the fallen soldiers will be buried in the mausoleum."
"..."
Even if you are prepared for battle, there will be casualties as long as you take action.
Xie Yuan has always upheld the policy of giving preferential treatment to martyrs and their families, and she would never let the heroes shed blood and tears.
After death, they are placed in a cemetery, where there are dedicated caretakers and incense offerings throughout the year.
Military merits and achievements will be transferred to the immediate family members.
Pensions, funeral expenses, war merit subsidies, etc., will all be paid in full and on time.
Family members will also receive preferential treatment.
The family's medical care, children's education, and other issues are all handled by designated personnel.
It can be said that one person serving in the army (regardless of life or death) can support the entire family.
It was Xie Yuan's generous treatment that made the soldiers of the Yue Prince's Mansion fearless in the face of death.
Whether they were imperial guards or female soldiers, they would charge forward bravely at the command of Helian Jue or Xie Yuan.
Now that Helian Jue has become emperor, this policy will be implemented throughout the entire Great Zhou Dynasty.
This was a method Xie Yuan helped Helian Jue devise to consolidate military power.
Military pay and pensions were the responsibility of the monarch.
Those generals who lead troops are therefore unable to use these methods to win people's hearts.
To some extent, this can prevent situations like the emergence of a "X family army" (a group of people with multiple families).
Of course, there are many related policies to follow, which will eventually form a complete system.
Xie Yuan hopes to minimize the situation of local armed separatism.
These are all things to be discussed later!
At present, Xie Yuan, who treats his soldiers so well, has gained the bravest warriors.
"Reporting to the general, there are thirty-two lightly wounded and nineteen seriously wounded."
The guards went around to count the exact number of people and then ran back to report.
There were only injuries, no deaths!
That's good!
Although you don't need to worry about what happens after you die.
However, human life is still the most precious thing, and we should try our best to reduce deaths as much as possible!
As for serious injuries—
The Yue King's Palace trained a large number of medical soldiers.
There were also wound medicines, anti-inflammatory drugs, and catgut suture techniques developed by Physician Feng and others!
It can be said that as long as there is still breath, there is a chance of resuscitation.
Even if someone has a broken arm or leg, or a gaping hole in their stomach, the medics can find a way to save them!
"Let's rest here and continue our journey early tomorrow morning!"
Ruyi nodded in satisfaction and began arranging the follow-up matters.
Today's "encounter" should not be the last one.
Yuezhou is two or three thousand miles away from the capital, and there are several groups of forces secretly plotting to harm the Empress and her children.
Who knows how many fish we'll catch along the way!
"yes!"
The soldiers agreed and busied themselves cleaning up the battlefield, treating the wounded, setting up camp, and preparing food.
Ruyi led her female soldiers on a journey of rest and fishing, facing a fierce battle every few days.
Gradually, soldiers began to fall in battle.
However, they are also killing or capturing more and more "assassins" and "bandits".
This road is filled with noise and killing.
On the other side of the official road, however, life was peaceful and serene.
"Your Majesty, your oxcart is truly wonderfully designed!"
"The key is that it's not bumpy at all. How do you manage to do that?"
Sitting comfortably in the carriage, holding her large pregnant belly, Princess Xu ate fruit and chatted idly.
Princess Xu had always greatly admired Xie Yuan.
But whenever she thought Xie Yuan was already awesome enough, she would suddenly realize that she could be even more amazing!
For example, this carriage was designed by Xie Yuan himself.
The space was enormous, yet felt like a small room.
It is said that the exterior of the carriages was also covered with sheet metal and coated with tung oil, which not only provided insulation and waterproofing but also offered some protection.
If someone were to shoot a stray arrow, the arrowhead wouldn't even pierce that layer of iron.
The carriage also cleverly incorporated many hidden compartments and mechanisms.
If you want to sit, there are tables, stools, and other furniture.
If you want to lie down, you can pull out a flat, spacious bed.
The most amazing thing is that it's not bumpy at all.
It was just a layer of dark stuff wrapped around the wheels.
However, the wooden wheels no longer made a rattling sound when rolling on the official road, nor did they bounce back and forth.
In addition, the cart was pulled by two strong yellow oxen, so although the speed was very slow, it was really very smooth.
Princess Xu, a pregnant woman, did not feel dizzy or irritable while sitting in the carriage.
With the car window open, a gentle summer breeze blew in, and a soft cushion lay beneath her. Over time, she would unconsciously drift off to sleep.
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