My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 52 Bugle Call: Black Armor!
hateful!

So dazzling!
The section chief in front of him almost turned into the sun in Gao Yu's eyes.

"Thank you, General."

Gao Huan bowed respectfully in gratitude, for this favor was indeed greater than having them serve as messengers.

"Oh, no need to be so polite."

The section chief smiled and waved his hand, "It was nothing, just a small favor. I will tell you two brothers the specific rewards."

The section chief didn't bother with the preamble and went straight to the point.

"Give a reward to Gao Yu, a soldier of Huai Shuo Army, and promote him to commander of Huai Shuo Cavalry Army. Set a quota of 500 soldiers, and reward him with 100 bolts of cloth, 20 catties of gold, and 10 maids."

The title of "Ma Junzhu" is actually the same as "Junzhu" (military commander). This position was established during the Northern and Southern Dynasties period. Under him were deputy military commanders. The number of troops under his command was not fixed, ranging from several hundred to tens of thousands. In addition to the military commanders who commanded infantry, there were also cavalry commanders and naval commanders. Depending on their tasks, they also had titles such as "Tent Junzhu" (military commander in the tent), "Roaming Junzhu" (military commander who roamed the barbarians), "Extermination Junzhu" (military commander who attacked the barbarians), and "Front Army Junzhu" (military commander of the vanguard).

Ma Junzhu was actually the commander of the cavalry!
That is to say...

This wave of rewards from the imperial court propelled Gao Yu, who was originally just a squad leader, to a rank of two, making him the commander of an army!
At Gao Yu's age, this is not just a simple promotion, but a super promotion!

Even if it's only five hundred people, it's still leading an army, which is a very high reward. No wonder the section chief wanted to suppress the news. If this reward were to spread, how envious would others be?
Gao Yu was stunned, and Gao Huan was also momentarily taken aback, not expecting the imperial court to give such a generous reward.
But the section chief did not stop.

"Gao Huan was promoted to commander of the cavalry, with a fixed number of one thousand soldiers, one hundred bolts of cloth, twenty catties of gold, and ten maids."

"Hou Jing and Mulan are rewarded with fifty bolts of cloth and ten catties of gold."

Gao Yu thought for a moment.

That is to say...

It seems that the credit for seizing Anagui's share has been divided among him, Gao Huan, Hou Jing, Mulan, and the section chief?
Duan Chang received the greatest credit and was subsequently transferred to the position of governor. Gao Huan was his superior, so he received a slightly more generous reward, and his own reward was not bad either. Mulan and Hou Jing, on the other hand, only received monetary and material rewards.

It’s time to say it or not.

Gao Huan's jade-faced golden Buddha was not given away for nothing.

The Grand Commander took the money and actually did his job. The rewards for the six garrisons are still under discussion and in arrears.

The awards for him and Gao Huan have already been issued.

I must go to Luoyang. I really need to find a way to get someone in the court to speak on my behalf. Maybe all I need to do is mention it during the court assembly, and a reward that I wouldn't normally receive will fall into my lap!
However, Gao Yu has another important question!

In the Six Garrisons, all officers above the rank of squad leader are responsible for raising their own troops. Although the imperial court has given them a quota of 500 soldiers, it hasn't specified where the equipment will come from.

"General... what about the horses and equipment of the soldiers under my command?"

"The imperial court does not offer any such reward."

Duan Chang shook his head, but then he said, "You two brothers are the ones who have made such a contribution, so... I can give you two additional rewards. I will allocate 100 sets of armor, 500 bows, and 10,000 arrows from the Huai Shuo Armory for you two."

The general's kindness can never be repaid!
This vest is the armor used by armored cavalry, and it is extremely expensive!

One hundred vests are enough to form a hundred-man armored cavalry regiment!

"As for how to distribute it, you two brothers can discuss it privately. However... I still advise you that although armored cavalry is powerful in combat, it is extremely expensive to maintain. Even with the Lou family's wealth, it is still very difficult. You two brothers should think it over carefully."

"Thank you, General!!"

The two brothers immediately bowed in gratitude!
"This is the credit you two brothers earned yourselves, there's no need to thank me, I was just going with the flow."

Duan Chang laughed and said, "Then he added that you two brothers will be setting off for Luoyang in a few days. Now we should decide on the general's title. I will send someone to register it first. After I am transferred, there will be a military register, so I don't have to worry about the next garrison commander not recognizing it."

"As for your soldiers, you can choose them from the military register after you return from Luoyang."

Gao Huan nodded, and after a moment's thought, he spoke directly.

"Let's name our army's bugle 'Shooting Sound'."

"Shesheng" means a person who is extremely skilled at archery.

"Where's Erlang?"

Gao Huan did not overstep his bounds, nor did the section chief.

In ancient times!
The right to name an army is a very important right and symbol, and it is generally not allowed to be touched by others. An army that is personally named by Gao Yu will become Gao Yu's core and direct subordinates in the future, and the people in the army will be Gao Yu's core troops!

Gao Yu was also thinking, and soon a smile appeared on his face.

Since you've already stolen Saluzi, might as well go all the way!!

At worst, after achieving success and fame, we can give Li Hu some rewards as compensation.

"I've made up my mind. Let's name our army 'Xuanjia'."

The section chief nodded and immediately sent someone to give an order to the sergeant, instructing him to register the organizational structure of Gao Huan's and Gao Yu's armies and complete the registration procedures. Even if no one is recruited now, it doesn't matter if the organizational structure is canceled.

"Everything has been taken care of. You two brothers can discuss the rest in private."

"Thank you, General!" The two brothers did need to sort out their thoughts.

He quickly left Duan Chang's house and returned home. Duan Chang had already sent people to deliver the money and goods that the court had rewarded him with, including the twenty maids. Gao Yu glanced at them.

The orchid girl who drank with me last time is in here.

It seems that the imperial court's previous order was just that—an order—and the specific rewards would still have to be provided by Huai Shuo Town.

As for courtesans like Hu Ji, they were common in the homes of high-ranking officials and nobles... They would be invited to dance and entertain at banquets, or even to accompany guests for drinks.

This was also a matter of face; the higher the rank of an official, the more beautiful the concubines in his household would be.

However, in their eyes, these courtesans, no matter how beautiful they were, were nothing more than commodities to be given away at will.

Gao Yu naturally prepared cloth, gold, and maids for Lou Zhaojun. He lived in Gao Huan's house, eating and drinking for free, and even the expenses of the soldiers under his command were covered by Lou Zhaojun as a subsidy.

but……

Lou Zhaojun learned of the news of her promotion to military commander.

But he shook his head.

"Since Erlang is now the commander of an army, his status is extraordinary... Don't worry, your sister-in-law will definitely take care of things for you in the future. These maids can be arranged in the mansion for now."

"Thank you, sister-in-law!!"

He then dismissed the servants.

Gao Huan then said, "All the horse tack that the general gifted will be incorporated into your army."

"Brother..."

"Someone as brave as you should know that the key to an army is quality, not quantity. Now that we have this opportunity, let's build a core elite force that is loyal to us."

Gao Yu then stopped being polite and sighed, "Ah... if only you would give me a full set of horse tack."

Gao Huan and Lou Zhaojun shook their heads and advised, "Although armored cavalry are brave, they are extremely expensive to maintain. I will find a way to manage your hundred armored cavalry... but that is the limit. For the other four hundred soldiers, just use ordinary cavalry."

"This... thank you, brother, thank you, sister-in-law!!"

One hundred armored cavalrymen!
It's simply impossible for Gao Yu to raise it himself.

But Lou Zhaojun directly offered to pay...

It's great to have a rich sister-in-law.

"That's a story for later. The immediate priority is to depart for Luoyang tomorrow. Before we leave, I need to find Wan Jing and the others and give them my instructions before I can leave with peace of mind."

Gao Huan went directly to Hou Jing.

Back when they were with the section chief, the two brothers had already decided on the candidates for deputy general.

Gao Huan chose Hou Jing, while Gao Yu chose Mulan.

The two brothers split up and took with them the rewards that were to be given to them.

"Mulan, you are the most valiant person in the team besides me. Now that I have been promoted to commander, I will immediately appoint you as deputy commander!"

"Then... I will thank you for your kindness, Commander?"

Gao Yu smiled and said, "We've known each other since we were nobody, why bother with this?"

"Tomorrow I will go to Luoyang. After I leave... do not announce my promotion to military commander. Observe the troops first. If you see any soldiers with potential, remember their names. When I return, I will personally go to recruit them."

"Yes, sir! Do you have any other instructions, Commander?"

Gao Yu raised his foot to kick his butt, but Mulan dodged it with a grin.

"Don't let your personal martial arts skills go to waste. When I return... I'll personally test them!"

"Of course!!"

"Then... I entrust the affairs of the army to you! Please!!"

"Here!"

Mulan suppressed her smile and bowed very seriously.

Explain everything.

a few days later

The two brothers then bid farewell to everyone and set off for Luoyang!

(End of this chapter)