The Six Arts of the Gentleman in the Bright Moon of Qin Dynasty

Chapter 617 Qin Army Reform [Subscribe*Monthly Ticket Request]

Jing Ke and Fu Nian did not need to consider these things. They only needed to know that the people of Zhao accepted this decree and welcomed it without resistance.

The State of Zhao had already lost the support of the people because of the joint trial of Mohism and Confucianism.

The Qin State used these two tricks again and directly won the hearts of the people of Zhao.

Even the most die-hard Qin loyalists now have to admit that these Qin policies are truly for their own good.

At least the land in your hands can't fool anyone.

In particular, the new government established by the Qin State would lend them production tools and means of production at extremely low interest rates or even for free.

This is something they never thought of.

They only knew that the Qin State would only levy taxes on them once according to the area of ​​land they held, and would not make them perform damnable corvee labor, miscellaneous labor, and life-threatening military service.

As for what happens in the future, let's wait and see.

At least the Qin people are treating them very well now, so just believe it for now.

Moreover, with the presence of Mohism and Confucianism, I think the Qin State would not dare to act recklessly.

The news of what Jing Ke and Fu Nian did soon spread in Zhao State. Qin State did not block the news. Instead, Handan tried every means to prevent the news from being transmitted back.

"King Zheng of Qin is going to die?" The King of Zhao and his court officials who received the news were all puzzled.

If Qin only collected land tax and no longer levied corvee labor, miscellaneous labor and military service, where would it get so much labor and soldiers?

Not only Zhao State was suspicious, but other princes were the same.

"The military pay has come down, come and collect it!"

The Qin army didn't care about all this. Although the Qin State fought wars everywhere and was known for its strict laws and its army of tigers and wolves, there is one thing that makes the Qin State a role model for the entire world.

That is, no matter how difficult the Qin State is, it will not withhold military pay and will pay it on time.

"Hey, sergeant, is there a mistake?" The first soldier who received his salary looked at the coins in his hand in surprise.

"Less?" The soldiers who did not receive their pay were also shocked.

They have been out for quite some time, so it is understandable if they cannot get enough military pay, and they are mentally prepared.

"No, it's almost twice as many. We're almost catching up with the Vanguard Camp and the Armored Camp!" said the soldier.

"Ah?" The other soldiers were also surprised.

They have been together for so long and are in the same team. They are brothers in life and death, so naturally they know each other.

"What are you thinking about catching up with those soldiers who are seeking their own death?" the sergeant complained indifferently.

"Everyone's military pay has been raised to a higher level. There is no mistake!"

"Ah?" All the soldiers were surprised.

Their military pay is already the highest among all branches of the military in the entire world, and most importantly, it is absolutely available.

"Rumor!" The sergeant looked around and whispered, motioning everyone to come over.

The soldiers also stood in a circle and listened attentively.

"I heard that the king is going to carry out military reforms!" the sergeant whispered.

"My uncle's younger brother was a secretary to the Central Army Shogunate."

"Ah?" Everyone was surprised. No wonder he was a sergeant. It turned out there was such a relationship.

Although he is just an assistant secretary, it also depends on which secretary he is. The assistant secretary of the Central Army Shogunate, and the next level is the Shogunate Counselor.

"After we joined the army, our household registration was temporarily transferred to the military, but everyone knows that it will be transferred back to the local area after the war." "But there is news from the Shogunate Council that this group of soldiers may be completely converted to military status!" the sergeant whispered.

"Ah?" The soldiers were shocked.

The treatment for transferring to military status and their temporary military status is completely different.

Those who are formally registered in the military are all the standing troops of the Qin State, the standing forces, or the regular army, the elite of the army!

They are cannon fodder on the battlefield.

Once you become a formal soldier, your chances of making meritorious contributions on the battlefield will increase.

The most important thing is that formal military personnel will still enjoy wartime treatment and pay after the war.

Moreover, those who are formally enlisted in the military can benefit their families. For example, in terms of taxes, if there is a formal enlisted person in the military, the family members will no longer need to perform military service, do menial work, etc., and the taxes they have to pay will be one-third less than that of ordinary families.

However, the number of Qin's regular military personnel was very small.

There are only a few of them, including the Sharp Warriors Camp of the Lishan Camp, the Lantian Camp, and the Qushui Cavalry Camp, and the total number of people is less than 100,000.

Now they actually have the possibility of becoming formal military personnel!
Become the main force!

"Didn't you envy the treatment the king gave to the people of Zhao before?" the sergeant continued.

"Now, the food and wages you have received are the compensation given to us by the king. Everyone's military pay has been increased by nearly double!"

"Long live the king!" The soldiers could no longer contain their joy.

Don’t worry about scarcity but inequality.

Before, they were envious of the king’s good attitude towards the people of Zhao, but now they see that they are doing pretty well too, and their military pay has doubled.

"Of course, there are requirements to be able to become a formal military officer, so you should know how to use this money!" the sergeant kindly reminded.

Having money is not for you to squander.

That's what short-sighted people do.

Especially those who have inside information know clearly how to spend the money.

For example, it can be used to purchase equipment to transform oneself from an ordinary soldier into an armored soldier, so that transfer to formal military status will be a foregone conclusion.

Or it can be used to supplement nutrition so that one's physical fitness and physique surpass those of ordinary people, so that one will be qualified to become a formal military member.

"The quartermaster is not far away, and the Inspector is not far away either. It's up to you to choose!" The sergeant was just a reminder. As for how to choose, it was up to the individual.

All he could do was remind his comrades.

After all, unlike ordinary soldiers, if he wants to be promoted, he needs more than just military merit and personal strength.

The same thing requires people under your command!
If he has five soldiers under him, then he would be a sergeant!
That person is a low-level officer in the main army. If he were placed in an ordinary camp, he would at least be a centurion.

Through these soldiers, the changes in the army were quickly reported back to Qin in the form of family letters.

The Qin State only had soldiers and farmers. This is no joke. The soldiers who became the main force of the army were the most envied by all Qin people.

In the Qin State, if you couldn't make it anymore, your family would tell you to join the army and eat the food.

Many hooligans who were originally notorious in their hometowns suddenly became popular in the surrounding area because they became soldiers of the main army.

Therefore, with the reminders from their superiors, many soldiers chose to keep most of their military pay to exchange for supplies and equipment with the quartermasters, and only a few chose to send the money back home.

"I have fought all my life, but I have never fought such a rich battle!"

Wang Jian was also deeply moved.

Originally, there were only three battalions of armored soldiers in the army, with less than 10,000 people. Now, he has nearly eight battalions of armored soldiers under his command, with a total number of nearly 30,000!
(End of this chapter)