Northern Song Dynasty: Starting from the son of Song Renzong

Chapter 82 Study of Rewards and Punishments
After discussing the situation in the northwest.

On the way back, Zhao Xin's stomach was rumbling with hunger.

Of course, his father actually hadn't eaten yet.

After hearing the voice, he also said: "Why is my Tiance General so hungry? What do you want to eat? Daddy will ask someone to make it."

Zhao Xin was speechless.

No matter how much you eat, it’s always the same old thing. Besides, homemade food can never be as delicious as takeout.

Then he said, "Dad, I want to eat outside."

Zhao Zhen: "..."

Zhao Xin: "Tell someone to go to the night market outside and buy a little bit of everything."

Zhao Zhen found that if he did not make any request, it would be difficult to meet.

He had no choice but to stop and let the eunuch behind him do it.

He returned to Miao Niang's courtyard in the dark. When Miao Niang heard that Zhao Xin still had to go out to buy food so late, she glared at him.

Zhao Xin also had a reason, saying: "I am understanding the people's sentiments!"

"I basically know everything about the daytime events, but I don't know about the nighttime events."

"I heard from Zhao Xun that Tokyo City is more lively at night than during the day."

"Speaking of which... Daddy, when I grow up, can I live outside?"

Zhao Zhen asked, "Why, you don't want to live with me, your father?"

Zhao Xin: "Living in the palace is a bit troublesome."

Madam Miao also said to Zhao Zhen: "Let him go out. Look, he doesn't want to stay in the palace anymore."

Zhao Zhen also said: "According to etiquette, we should indeed set up a Shouguo Mansion outside. But... you are still young! It will take at least ten years for you to get out. We can talk about the future later."

But Zhao Zhen thought again, why would Zui Xinglai say that?

Could it be that it was because of what I had just said, "Don't worry, Zhang Qing, I'm prepared for this."?
In fact, he was not prepared at all.

I was just casually talking to Zhang Fangping.

But Zui Xinglai probably doesn't think so.

after all……

Given his intelligence, he might have already figured out what his future path should be.

otherwise……

Why did he suddenly talk about living out when he grows up?

I always feel...

It seemed like I felt a little sad for a moment.

Just watched Zui Xinglai silently.

Zhao Xin was lying on the ground hungry, so Madam Miao asked someone to heat up some rice for him.

Zhao Xin forced him to take a few bites.

in this way……

After a long while, the midnight snack was finally served.

Feel……

It is very similar to the midnight snack in later generations.

For example, fried clams, roasted chicken, roasted lamb, and snacks that look like buns and dim sum, etc.

The cheapest one is only five or six cents, which is not bad.

of course!

As for expensive ones, it’s hard to say directly, it mainly depends on where you bought them from.

If it is in a big restaurant, the price will naturally be different.

It only takes a few bites to finish.

Next is to wash up and go to bed.

Hey~
Another fulfilling day.

……

The next day.

Although he slept late last night, Zhao Xin came to the Martial Hall very early in the morning.

When I arrived at the Lecture Hall early in the morning, I saw that Zhao Xun was a little absent-minded.

After asking this, I found out that he had a younger brother who was also on the northwest front like him.

But later, because of Zhao Xin, he came to Tokyo alone.

Zhao Xun and his brothers probably had the same idea in mind. Through the transmission of urgent intelligence yesterday, they had anticipated that there might be another war in the northwest.

Zhao Xin then asked, "Which group is your brother in charge of?"

Zhao Xun said, "Jingyuan Road." Zhao Xin: "Uh... that's bad!"

Zhao Xun: “…”

Zhao Xin: "Ge Huaimin, deputy commander of Jingyuan Road, led his troops to attack Xixia and fell into the enemy's trap. Your brother might be among them."

This frightened Zhao Xun so much that he instantly lost his mind.

Zhao Xin also said: "Don't panic, maybe he is not with Ge Huaimin. Um... I will give you a month off, you can go back and take a look. If you need to hold a funeral, you can come back after the funeral. The important thing is to come back."

Then Zhao Xun immediately stopped being polite with him, stood up, bowed and left.

After seeing that the other party had gone far away, Zhao Xin said, "How many more heads will the Song Dynasty have to give away?"

Then... he asked everyone, "How much reward do you get for cutting off an enemy's head in battle?"

Someone raised his hand.

Zhao Xin asked: "Five strings of cash?"

The man nodded.

Zhao Xin: “Fuck!”

You make me want to kill someone.

It makes more money than I make from selling silk.

Zhao Xin asked again: "Was it like this before?"

The people below replied that it was almost the same.

Then Zhao Xin understood.

and……

It is said that during the reign of Emperor Zhenzong, if a Khitan was captured alive, he would be rewarded with ten strings of coins; if he was beheaded, he would be rewarded with five strings of coins. If ten people were captured alive or more than ten people were beheaded, all the property obtained from the capture and beheading would also be given to the person himself.

This is too direct!
Zhao Xin once again understood why the Song Dynasty would rather pay annual tribute than fight a war.

but……

Perhaps Emperor Taizong Wen was actually the same at that time.

after all……

Without such generous rewards, who would work for you?
It’s just that the historical records at that time did not record all these details.

However, the reward from the Song Dynasty was a bit too much.

Take Ren Fu for example. Even though he was defeated in a battle, he was still promoted after his death. He would definitely receive other rewards as well. There is no need to even think about it.

Rewards are greater than punishments, and power is not as great as kindness.

This Song Dynasty... is really difficult to deal with.

But if you think about it carefully, you can’t say it’s wrong.

even……

Thinking about it this way, Zhao Xin immediately understood why some historical books recorded that some soldiers were killed by others because they were fighting for spoils of war.

The main thing is that the spoils are indeed rich.

This undoubtedly taught Zhao Xin a hard lesson.

In the past, I have never seriously studied this aspect.

and……

Next they will definitely have to formulate a system of rewards and punishments.

this day……

Zhao Xin discussed this with them.

There is a 99% chance that this salary cannot be lowered, and Zhao Xin may even have to give him a little more.

Because if you want to train an army that completely obeys your orders, you have to pay more money than others.

can only say……

It's so worrying!
No wonder the Song Dynasty dared to collect all kinds of taxes, including salt, iron, wine and tea, and even charged heavy taxes. If it didn't collect any, how could it feed all these soldiers?
It seems...

Our own weaving factory still needs to be further expanded.

Finished studying the military’s reward and punishment system in the morning.

In the afternoon, Zhao Xin started to study the foot-operated loom again.

Although he can't remember it clearly.

but……

It's just like that. Just add a few more gears and put them together, and slowly, you will start to get the hang of it.

It is expected to be completed within half a year.

At that time, it will be a qualitative leap.

(End of this chapter)